Friday, April 12, 2013
Reston's glamorous night raised $466K for Reston Interfaith.
More than 700 people packed the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Reston on Thursday for the 22nd Annual Best of Reston Awards. The black-tie event organized by Reston Interfaith and the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce honors outstanding Reston-area citizens and businesses for the community service. This year's event was co-chaired by 99-year-old Reston founder Robert E. Simon - who "parachuted" into the gala much like Queen Elizabeth did at the 2012 Summer Olympic Opening Ceremonies. Simon, who will also chair next year's event, has set a goal of raising $1 million to aid Reston Interfaith as a two-year total. The 2013 gala raised more than $466,000. A surprise winner Thursday was Bill Bouie, who was given the Robert E. Simon Community …
Monday, April 8, 2013
Lots of annual events celebrate Reston and Restonians in mid-April. Will you be there?
There is lots to celebrate this week in Reston. Several major annual events happen in mid-April. Here's a reminder in case you have been meaning to attend any of them: Reston Association Annual Meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, RA Headquarters All RA members are invited to welcome the new board of directors and hear the outlook for the association. Best of Reston, 6 p.m. Thursday,Hyatt Regency Reston This is the most glamorous night of the year in Reston as Reston Interfaith and the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce applaud select citizens for their impact in the community. Reston founder Robert E. Simon is the gala's honorary chair for the event, which aims to raise nearly half a million for Reston Interfaith. Tickets start at $150. Click here …
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Act now to be part of the gala on April 11.
There is only a little over a week to get your tickets to the 22nd annual Best of Reston gala. The Best of Reston, held April 11 at the Hyatt Regency Reston, honors individuals and businesses for their contributions to the community. It is also a major fundraiser for Reston Interfaith. Reston founder Robert E. Simon is this year's honorary chariman. For ticket and sponsorship information, click here. The 2013 honorees include: Individual Community Members Doug Bushee - Bushee is the founder of the CORE Foundation, which assists individual and groups to raise money for a nonprofit. The foundation has helped the Reston Sprint Triathlon raise more than $130,000 for Reston Interfaith. He is a former Reston Association board member. Ed …
Friday, January 11, 2013
Reston Interfaith, Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce select honorees who have served the community.
The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and Reston Interfaith announced the winners of the 2013 annual Best of Reston awards for those who have served Reston with outstanding community service. The winners, announced at a reception at The Metropolitan at Reston Town Center Thursday, will be honored at a gala to benefit Reston Interfaith on April 11. This is the 22nd year Best of Reston has been awarded. The 2013 class includes: Individual Community Members Doug Bushee - Bushee is the founder of the CORE Foundation, which assists individual and groups to raise money for a nonprofit. The foundation has helped the Reston Sprint Triathlon raise more than $130,000 for Reston Interfaith. He is a former Reston Association board member. Ed …
Ellen Moyer
7:29 am on Friday, April 12, 2013
I hope everyone can attend the Fundraiser N'Used Boutique and myself are having this coming Thursday night for Reston Interfaith. 4:30-7pm April 18th at N'Used Consignment Boutique in Herndon. All are welcome to attend this free Fundraising event. more ›