Monday, January 28, 2013
Herndon Community Center pool closed Thursday.
1. The Herndon Community Center pool will be closed for maintenance beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday. The pool will reopen at 6 a.m. on Friday. For more information, call the Herndon Community Center at 703-787-7300. 2. Herndon's annual Father Daughter Dance is from 6:30-9 p.m. this Saturday at the Herndon Community Center. The dance is for girls ages 4-12 and their father, grandfather, uncle or other male guardian. The event is semi formal and will include dancing, appetizers, drinks, a photo of the couple and a keepsake. For registration information visit the Herndon Community Center website. 3. The Council for the Arts of Herndon's annual meeting will be from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday at Ice House Cafe in downtown Herndon. During the annual …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Give back on MLK Day, Tomfoolery opens this week, FroZenYo coming to Herndon.
1. Those looking for a way to give back to the community with their family can head to Volunteer Fairfax's Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day. Attendees will work on service projects with various nonprofits around the region. A Give Together event will be held at the Herndon Senior Center from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday. Find more singup info here. 2. Herndon's Montessori Country School is looking for donations and sponsors for its spring 2013 online auction. The auction, benefiting the school, will run for three weeks from April 28 to May 19. To learn more about donating to or sponsoring the auction, click here. 3. Nominations are being accepted until February 4 for the Fairfax County Volunteer Service Award. Those making a …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Head to the Gingerbread Man Mile, local holiday parades, or holiday fundraisers.
These Herndon-area happenings can make your week a little brighter. 1. The Rotary Club of Herndon meets for its regular meeting Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at Amphora Diner. Speakers will include Kathy Beck and Signe Friedrichs. 2. Classical Ballet Theatre performs The Nutcracker this weekend in Annandale. Performances take place at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Find more details here. 3. Run off some Turkey Day calories with the Gingerbread Man Mile on Friday in Reston Town Center. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and races begin at 8 a.m. More details on the event are available here. 4. Stick around after the Gingerbread Man Mile and enjoy the annual Reston Town Center Holiday Parade on Friday at 11 a.m. The parade …
Monday, August 13, 2012
This week is the last of the Herndon Golf Course Summer Camps and the last week of our Readers' Choice poll!
Here's a few things to know about happening in Herndon this week: 1. The last of the Herndon Golf Course Summer Camps will be this week from Tuesday to Thursday. Children and teens can learn the basics of golf, the rules of the game, etiquette and more. 2. The Herndon Rotary Club's weekly meeting will be Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at Amphora Diner Deluxe. This week's speaker is Dr. Robert Verhalen, who will be discussing the aging crisis faced by the United States. 3. The Moms Club of Herndon's monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 10 a.m. The Moms Club will be discussing the Olympics, culture and diversity this month and children can take part in related craft projects. Click here to learn more. 4. Registration is open for Legends …
Monday, July 9, 2012
Herndon Braves play a home game tonight;Herndon Chamber Committee meets Tuesday.
There's a lot happening in Herndon this week, including a few things you may want to know about or attend. 1. The Herndon Braves play tonight at Herndon High School at 7 p.m. They take on the Baltimore Redbirds. The Redbirds are currently standing at first in the league, while the Braves are in seventh. 2. The Herndon Chamber Committee meets at noon at ArtSpace Herndon on Tuesday. The featured speaker is Herndon's new Mayor, Lisa Merkel, who will discuss her plans and goals for her term. The event is bring your own lunch. 3. A Tribute to Margaret's Garden opens at ArtSpace Herndon on Tuesday. The exhibit includes photographs, watercolors, drawings and more of Margaret Thomas' famous iris gardens. 4. The Rotary Club of Herndon meets at …
Monday, May 21, 2012
The Herndon Town Council will be discussing the town's Capital Improvement Program at its next public hearing on May 22.
1) The swearing in for the 2012-2014 Herndon Town Council will be held on Thursday, June 21 at 6 p.m. at the Herndon Municipal Center, 777 Lynn St. The new town council begins its duties on July 1, 2012. The swearing in ceremony is open to the public. Find more information on the swearing in ceremony on the Town of Herndon's website. 2) The Rotary Club of Herndon's next meeting will be on the Children's World Peace Organization which provides education in Mexico, Nepal, and Kenya on Wednesday, May 23. The guest speaker will be William Day Jr. The Rotary Club of Herndon meets each Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. at Amphora's Diner Deluxe. For more information about Rotary meetings, email herndonrotary@gmail.com. 3) The Herndon Town …
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The Herndon Town Council will be discussing the town's 2013 budget Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
1) The Herndon Town Council will meet for a public hearing Tuesday night. On the agenda is the town's 2013 budget. Herndon residents and businesses are welcome to comment on the budget. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the Mary Ingram Council Chambers, 765 Lynn St. 2) Volunteers are needed for the SPIRIT Open Equestrian Therapeutic Riding Program at Frying Pan Farm Park. The program provides children and adults of all ages and physical and cognitive abilities the opportunity to work with therapeutic riding horses for beginner lessons and other assisted activities. 3) The next team captain meeting for this year's Herndon Relay for Life is Thursday evening at Herndon Middle School at 6 p.m. In the past eight years Herndon’s Relay event has …
Monday, April 2, 2012
The town-wide spring cleanup will take place from April 16-20.
1) The Town of Herndon's town-wide spring cleanup will take place the week of April 16-20. Residents may place items to be picked up on their trash day only. Visit the Town of Herndon's website for a list of items that can be picked up during the cleanup. 2) April 2-8 is National Public Health Week and Fairfax County is providing information on how to keep your family healthy, including tips on living an active life, healthy eating, mental and emotional health and more. Visit Fairfax County's website for more information on National Public Health Week. 3) The Town of Herndon wants the public's input on their thoughts on Herndon. Take this survey to let the town know how you feel about various aspects of the town. See the Town of Herndon …
Monday, March 19, 2012
Herndon Rotary has two $3,000 scholarships available to students living in the Town of Herndon.
1. Herndon Rotary has two scholarships available for high school students living in the town of Herndon, whether they are home schooled, attend a private school or attend Herndon High School. Two students will be awarded $3,000. Application requirements can be found here. 2. Connections for Hope is celebrating two years of service to the Herndon area community. The center provides numerous wrap-around services for those in need, including financial management counseling, tax assistance, job seeking assistance, health services through the Jeanie Schmidt Free Clinic and more. Click here to read a full update on Connections for Hope. 3. The Herndon Harbor Adult Day Health Care Center is seeking volunteers for two positions. The center needs …
Monday, March 12, 2012
Friday Night Live's 2012 lineup is up on HerndonRocks.com and making us long for summer days.
1. If the gorgeous weather we're in store for this week doesn't make you long to be outdoors, the lineup for Friday Night Live 2012 will. The season kicks off with Laura Lea & Tripp Fabulous on opening night May 4, Drop Dead Sexy on May 11, Love Seed Mama Jump on May 18 and The Reagan Years on May 25. For the full FNL lineup, visit HerndonRocks.com. 2. Stepmothers who could use some support can join a free stepmom discussion group. The group focuses on making their family relationships smoother, easier and more fun, as well as looks at creative, positive ways to make families come together. The group is facilitated by Stepfamily Coach, Claudette Chenevert. The next meeting is this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. 3. The Herndon Chamber Committee's …
