METRORAIL SILVER LINE
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Reston Station
The Silver Line provides rail transportation from Dulles International Airport to downtown Washington. The first phase of the Silver Line opened on July 26, 2014. Click here for more information on the Silver Line and the Wiehle-Reston East station.  DEVELOPMENT / FUTURE On the Rise
New projects and construction continue around Reston. Keep up with all the latest news by visiting the Development & Future of Reston section of RA's website.
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 Video: RA's Open House |
 In this week's Reston Today video, visit with Reston Association staff and members at the RA Open House held last week. Click the image above to watch the video on YouTube.
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Nature House Closed Oct. 23-25
| The Nature House at the Walker Nature Center will be closed Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25 due to its annual Halloween House and Trick-or-Treat Trail event. All tickets to the event are sold out. Adults and teens interested in volunteering should contact habrock@reston.org about remaining open positions.
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Algae Bloom at Lake Audubon
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 Due to last week's rain and warm weather, a blue-green algae bloom has formed on Lake Audubon. With cooler and cloudier conditions, the bloom will eventually dissipate. Click here for more information.
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Town Center Celebrates 25 Years
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Sunday, Oct. 18 Noon-4 p.m. Reston Town Center. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Reston Town Center will provide free refreshments, live music, entertainment and pumpkin decorating at Fountain Square and the Pavilion. For additional anniversary-related event dates go to www.restontowncenter.com.
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Regional Transportation Forum
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Wednesday, Oct. 21 Plaza at 11389 Reston Station Blvd. 8-10 a.m. The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce is holding a legislative forum titled "Regional Transportation - Moving Reston Forward." State and local transportation executives will address priorities, funding and other topics. Click here for more information or to register.
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Turkey Feathers
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Monday, Nov. 2 or Tuesday, Nov. 3 10-11 a.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive. $7/child RA members, $9/child Non-members. Ages 18-35 months (Children must be accompanied by an adult.) Reservations required by Oct. 28. Email naturecenter@reston.org or call 703-476-9689. Come shake your tail feathers with the rest of us turkeys! Learn about turkeys, read a turkey story, make turkey noises, and strut around in your own turkey tail feathers.
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Home Energy Efficiency
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Thursday, Nov. 5 7-8 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive. $5/person RA members, $7/person non-members Adults. Reservations required by Nov. 5. Email naturecenter@reston.org or call 703-476-9689. Cold weather is on its way. Do you want to improve your home's energy use to make it more efficient, comfortable and cost effective? Learn how from an energy coach. Co-sponsored by Reston Community Center.
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Fall Weenie Roast
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Friday, Nov. 6 6-7:30 p.m. WNC Campfire Ring on Soapstone Dr. between Glade Drive and Lawyers Road. $7/person RA members, $10/person Non-members. All ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.) Reservations required by Nov. 3. Email naturecenter@reston.org or call 703-476-9689. Enjoy an evening in nature singing and eating around a crackling fire. Make campfire popcorn and roast your own hot dog. Sweeten things up with s'mores, and wash it down with some hot apple cider. Bring a flashlight. All supplies provided.
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RA Covenants Workshop:
Updating Cluster Standards
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Thursday, Nov. 12 6:30 p.m. Reston Association Conference Center, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive. During this hands-on, interactive workshop, attendees, Reston Association Covenants staff and contractors will work together to locate and compare products, view samples, and prepare Design Review Board applications. Please RSVP by Monday, Nov. 9 to covenantsworkshops@reston.org. View the full 2015-2016 workshop schedule here.
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NeighborWoods Month
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Saturday, Oct. 24
9 a.m.-noon
10803-10807 Oldfield Drive.
 As part of National NeighborWoods Month, volunteers in Reston will pull invasive shrubs at the Sunrise Valley Recreation Area. Volunteers will also plant trees and shrubs at the site. Click here to volunteer.
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