COFFEE AT FOX MILL, CULTURE AT RTC
Reston does coffee differently, meet The Traveling Shepherd, the kiss-and-ride roaster turning Fox Mill into a neighborhood café. We’re also peeking inside Ovissi, a new gallery-boutique marrying global art with Reston roots, plus a tight list of can’t-miss local events. Sip, stroll, and stay awhile.
What’s inside
Feature: Pop-Up Perfection
Around Town: Global Meets Local
Events: Rock the Rink, PJ Party, and Art Exhibits
What roast are you excited to try at The Traveling Shepard?
Feature Story
FOX MILL’S POP-UP COFFEE GEM
The Traveling Shepherd proves you don’t need a café to pour a perfect cup: this kiss-and-ride roaster sources beans from around the world and roasts weekly for true freshness. He honors each origin’s traditional roast and brew style, and the vibe at Fox Mill feels more like friends catching up than a line. Curious how a pop-up became a community? Click to hear the details.
Around Town
GLOBAL ART, RESTON HEART
Ovissi is a striking new gallery-boutique in Reston where bold, modern works by internationally exhibited artist Nasser Ovissi meet a deeply local story curated by his daughter, Maryam. The space blends Saqqakhaneh-inspired symbolism with vivid, contemporary design, plus prints and books you can actually take home. Watch for the full tour and the backstory!
Quick Hits
IN OTHER NEWS
Reston Parkway: Expect a temporary lane closure over the Dulles Toll Road bridge as repairs continue “for the next couple of weeks.” Plan a few extra minutes if you’re crossing the span near Town Center.
W&OD update: Dominion’s tree work shifts to Reston Jan. 20, targeting a 2.7-mile stretch between the Hunter Mill and Reston substations; NOVA Parks says it’s a more selective approach this time.
County leadership: Fairfax CSB director Daryl Washington will become Virginia’s behavioral health commissioner on Jan. 17, meaning Fairfax will soon recruit a new CSB chief.
Reuse those books: Fairfax launched a book reuse & recycling pilot—drop-offs at the I-66 Transfer Station support resale for county programs and keep thousands of books out of landfills.
Herndon budget notes: The FY2026 adopted budget pegs total outlays around $95.7M, with a real estate rate at $0.27per $100 of assessed value and a $5/quarter increase to the refuse collection fee.
New local shop: Goatz Sportz Cardz cut the ribbon in downtown Herndon—keep an eye out for hobby nights and trading events.
Curated Events
EVENTS IN RESTON, HERNDON, AND BEYOND
From meditative calm to moonlit adventure, this week in Reston–Herndon has range: start Thursday, Jan. 8 with a free Sahaja Meditation session at Herndon Fortnightly Library, then bundle up Friday, Jan. 9 for a guided Winter Night Hike at Walker Nature Center—or trade boots for blades at Reston Town Center’s high-energy Rock the Rink DJ skate. Little night owls get their turn Saturday morning, Jan. 10, at the Walker Nature Center’s cozy Nighttime Nature PJ Party for ages 3–5. On Sunday, Jan. 11, Lake Anne comes alive with the “Art of Lake Anne” opening reception at Reston Art Gallery & Studios, celebrating modernist-inspired works. And all week through Thursday, Jan. 15, stroll the Jo Ann Rose Gallery at RCC Lake Anne for the community-favorite “Gifts from the HeART” exhibit—perfect for a winter gallery wander.
A Final Note
YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM RESTON WHEN…
“…you know the tunnel trails better than Google Maps.”
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