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RestonCelebrates! 2014

This landmark year of 2014 will honor very special events in the history of Reston, Virginia, the innovative, award-winning, planned community and New Town that was brought to life in 1964 by the vision of its founder, Robert E. Simon, Jr. (Bob Simon). The first Reston residents moved into their homes at Lake Anne that year, and 50 years later, Bob Simon is celebrating his 100th birthday in the community he created. Reston is celebrating with commemorative “50/100” events throughout the year and various organizations in the community are presenting special tributes and celebrations of all sizes beginning in March. The highlights include a special concert on March 23 presented by The Reston Chorale, the April 5 Founder’s Day celebrations, a screening of “The Reston Story (Working Title)” documentary film, and the Best of Reston gala, being held on Bob Simon’s April 10 birthday. All events related to 50/100 in 2014 will be listed on www.RestonCelebrates.org, and all those featured will be open to the public, some with free admission, and some requiring ticket purchase.  Participating organizations supporting the 50/100 events are Reston Community Center, Reston Association, Reston Historic Trust/Reston Museum, Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, Reston Hospital Center/Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), Cornerstones, Reston Town Center, and Myers Public Relations, the host of RestonCelebrates.org. 

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