September 17, 2014 



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Sophia and I thank all who attended this year's Plum Family Picnic!

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Medicaid Expansion Lite
Delegate Kenneth R. "Ken" Plum

Virginia's first governor, Patrick Henry, was elected to four one-year terms. Henry's reputation as a leader was well established before he became governor with his famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech made in St. John's Church in Richmond before the Revolution. Virginians honored his memory about a decade ago when the renovated Library of Virginia/Supreme Court building was named the Patrick Henry Building and became the office location for the governor and his staff and cabinet secretaries. Henry would have been proud when one of the former reading rooms converted to a public meeting room was the scene last week of a press conference by Governor Terry McAuliffe announcing his plan to expand Medicaid to the extent that he could within the constraints of the law. Read more.   

 


Virginia Report on Comcast Channel 28

Tune in to Ken's weekly television program, Virginia Report, on Reston Comcast Channel 28 for public service programming (Verizon Channel 1981). Ken interviews state and local leaders who are making news by making a difference.  

 

TONIGHT - Wednesday, September 17, at 10:30 p.m., David Broder, SEIU Virginia        

Tuesday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, September 24, at 10:30 p.m., Saima Hedrick, Reston Useful Services Exchange     

 

Virginia Report is also available online at https://vimeo.com/album/1650266 for viewing on your computer or iPad.

 


Bulletin Board

Virginia will join 40 other states to celebrate 
American Craft Week, October 3 through 12


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Animal Adoptions

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Girl Makers Visit Home Depot

 

Thanks to a partnership between local organizations, members of a GEMS Club (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) visited the Reston Home Depot for a 2-hour program, which included hands-on demonstrations, an equipment tour, and a DIY wood build project. To learn more and see photos, visit Girl Makers Visit Reston Home Depot. 

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Announcements and Statewide Events from the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce

 

Visit their website, aabac.org, to learn more.

 

 

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Websites and Facebook Pages to Check Out 

  • Fairfax County's Office to Prevent and End Homelessness now has a Facebook page
  • A Facebook page for Dulles Corridor Riders is here 
  • The General Assembly has introduced a new online application, Who's My Legislator to find who represents you
  • The U.S Justice Department launched a comprehensive website for those seeking information and help with Elder Abuse: www.justice.gov/elderjustice

 

Calendar of Events 

 

Tomorrow: Thursday, September 18, 10:00 a.m. to noon, Open House at Shepherd's Center of Oakton to learn more about Fall 2014 Session of Adventures in Learning Classes, at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax (UUCF). Printed registration forms may be mailed any time during the term with payment. Location, class schedule and registration form are available at www.scov.org/ail.    

Friday, September 19, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., United Christian Parish Monthly Community Movie and discussion of Christian responses to today's Immigration Challenges. "Which Way Home" is a 2010 Academy-Award-nominated feature documentary film that follows unaccompanied child migrants, on their journey through Mexico, as they try to reach the United States. More information is at ucpreston.org.  

 

Saturday, September 20, Dulles Day Family Festival and Plane Pull, at Dulles Airport. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. Schedule, directions and other information are at Plane Pull.   
   
Saturday, September 20, American Foundation for the Prevention of Suicide's Out of the Darkness Walk, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Syvlan Theatre-National Mall Washington, D.C. Register here. 

 

Sunday, September 21, 11:30 a.m., People's Climate March in New York City. Sign up and details at People's Climate March. 

 

Tuesday, September 23, 11:00 a.m. to noon, Pirate Party for ages 3-5, at Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive. Registration required, RA members $4; Non-members $6; Contact Ashleigh@reston.org  or call 703-435-6577 to register. 

Saturday, September 27, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna. For more information, call the Public Information Office at 703-324-8662 or download an invitation.

 

Saturday, September 27, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the 14th annual Reston Multicultural Festival, at Lake Anne Plaza. Rain or shine. Contact the Community Events Director at 703-390-6166 or kevin.danaher@fairfaxcounty.gov for more information. 

 

Saturday, September 27, noon to 5:00 p.m., Oak Hill Mansion Open House, a free event for the whole family, 4716 Wakefield Chapel Road in Annandale. Details are at Oak Hill Open House. 

 

Tuesday, September 30, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., What You Need to Know About Transportation program and reception, Capital One Auditorium, 1680 Capital One Drive, McLean. To register and for more information click here.   

 

Thursday, October 2, noon, 3rd Annual Reston Town Center Help the Homeless Walk, hosted by Mayflowers, visit Help the Homeless Walk for more information and to register. 

 

Friday-Saturday, October 3-4, 2014 Virginia Environmental Assembly at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond. To register and find more information, visit  Virginia Environmental Assembly.    

 

Saturday-Sunday, October 4-5, Metropolitan Washington Tour of Solar & Green Homes. Northern Virginia has 20 of the more than 50 homes on this year's tour. The free tour offers many ideas on how to save energy and keep energy bills down--from the high tech to the home made. Tour guide with maps and descriptive information on each home can be downloaded at Downloadable Tour Guide.  

 

Wednesday, October 8, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., free evaluation by Carfit experts to determine the safest fit for mature drivers, at the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department parking lot. Learn how to best position yourself to maximize safety when driving your vehicle. Call 703-255-6360 to register and for more information. 

Thursday, October 9, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 5th Virginia Immigrant Advocates SUMMIT, Annandale United Methodist Church, 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Registration fee: $40 (scholarships are available). More information and registration is here.

Thursday, October 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Reston Newcomers' Night, Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. Free event to meet Reston Association board members and staff. RSVP to Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577.

 

Saturday, October 11, Reston Home & Garden Expo from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., learn about products and services available to Reston residents, at Reston Association, Conference Center 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. More information is at Reston Home & Garden Expo. 

Saturday, October 11, 1:00 p.m., panel discussion, "Views of--and from--Fairfax's 1799 Courthouse" at the Fairfax Historic Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. The event is part of the Fall Festival City of Fairfax. For more details about the Fall Festival, call 703.385.7858 or visit Fall Festival.

 

Thursday, October 16, Joint Public Hearing on the Commonwealth Transportation Board's working draft of the Revised Fiscal Year 2015-2020 Six-Year Improvement Program, at the VDOT Northern Virginia District Office, Potomac Conference Room, 4975 Alliance Drive in Fairfax. Details are at Public Hearing.

Friday, October 17, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Asian American Business Summit & Expo, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Learn more at Asian American Business Summit.   

Saturday, October 18, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Reston Home Tour. For ticket sales and information, call or 703-709-7700 or visit restonmuseum.org.

Saturday, October 18, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm., Latino Festival of Reston's Take it to the Streets Soccer Tournament, at Southgate Community Center, 12125 Pinecrest Road, Reston. Call 703-860-0676 or stop by the Southgate Community Center for more information and to register ($5 per team).

Saturday, October 18, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., 5th Annual Latino Festival of Reston, Southgate Community Center, 12125 Pinecrest Road, Reston. For more information, or for a table, food vendor or performer application, call 703-860-0676. 

Sunday, October 19, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., 11th Annual Help the Homeless Walk, visit Help the Homeless Walk for more information and to register. 

Tuesday, October 21, The Virginia Wine Summit at The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Tickets to the day-long event, priced at $199, are open to the public and include entry to the post-summit reception where guests can end the day with a selection of sparkling Virginia wines. To register for the event and for more information, visit virginiawinesummit.com.    

Friday, October 24, noon to 2:00 p.m., 2014 Arts Awards at the Fairview Park Marriott, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church. Visit Arts Awards for details and to purchase tickets.

Saturday, November 8, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fairfax County History Conference, "Fire, Flight, and Fury," admission $20 per person, download brochure and registration form here.  

Registration is open for the 2014 Governor's Transportation Conference to be held November 12-14 at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Exhibitor booths and sponsor packages are available. See details at vatransconf.org.  

 

36th District 

Reston, Virginia




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