Watch this video to learn more about the inaugural Tour de Hunter Mill!

Shyamali Hauth (far right) on my staff did a great job coordinating Saturday's bike event. She joined me (center) Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck (left) and Chairman Jeff McKay (second from right) when we were finished with our rides.

Also a big thanks to the rest of my staff who ensured that everything went smoothly. It was quite a team effort!

Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods provided post-ride snacks, water and entertainment. RCC Executive Director Leila Gordon generously shared her staff, volunteers and resources!

Besides enjoying the beautiful trails in Hunter Mill District, we also wanted the event to showcase the functional multimodal transportation opportunities in our community. Part of the route on Saturday was a short trip on Metro. My wife Kristina (right) joined me and it was easy to get bikes on and off the Metro train. Getting across Route 7’s double-crosswalk lighting system to the elevator was not quite as easy – if you are walking use the escalators/stairs to access the elevated walkway. 

We are already looking forward to next year's Tour de Hunter Mill, which is scheduled to start in Vienna. We hope to see you there!

Bike enthusiasts (and anyone with access to a bike, including Capital BikeShare) are encouraged to participate in this Friday's 20th Annual Bike to Work Day. And if you are working from home, bike anywhere on Friday, May 21! Learn more.   

There will be no Hunter Mill District newsletter next Wednesday, May 26 and it will return June 2. Also, please note that Fairfax County Government is observing Memorial Day on Monday, May 31 and many county offices will be closed.

I hope you and your families have a relaxing and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend!

This is great news for all who have been vaccinated and I hope also an incentive to get vaccinated, if you are not. Find an appointment here. All three available vaccines are safe, effective, and will allow us to return to normal.

Help is available for households struggling to pay for internet service because of hardship due to COVID-19 through the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying households.

Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County Health Department are offering COVID-19 vaccination opportunities for students (ages 12 to 18) at several high school locations. Learn more.

The Fairfax County Police Civilian Review Panel will hold a Public Forum on May 26 at 7 p.m. on WebEx. The Panel will discuss civilian oversight of law enforcement with Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis and will also allow time for the public to ask questions on civilian oversight. For more information on the event and instructions for joining, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/policecivilianreviewpanel/pcrp-meeting-5-26

“Tools 2 Thrive,” a virtual community discussion about mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health within the Black community is being held on Thursday, May 27, 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. This session will address what individuals can do throughout their daily lives to prioritize mental health, build resiliency, and continue to cope with the obstacles of COVID-19. All are invited to attend; register at bit.ly/Tools2Thrive.

For more information about previous events in the series, visit A Safe Space to Dig Deep

The Wiehle Avenue Study Group meeting is Thursday, May 20 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be hosted on the Webex platform. Use this link to attend and participate in the meeting. You will be prompted to register with your email address and ZIP code before logging into meeting. If you prefer to listen to the meeting on your phone, you may call 1-844-621-3956 and use access code: 173 873 6216. This is also the number to use if accessing TTY 711. (Please note that each meeting has a unique link and call-in information). 

NEW: Reston Comprehensive Plan Study Task Force meetings will now be held weekly through July.

To learn more about the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study and the task force, visit the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study webpage. You can watch a live stream of the meetings on YouTube Live.

Learn About Your Neighborhood Critters Tonight, May 19 at 7 p.m.

Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck is hosting a virtual community meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, May 19 with Fairfax County Animal Protection Police and Wildlife Management staff. They will discuss what to do when you see an animal that concerns you and what to know about typical animal behaviors. Learn more.

Join the Reston Association, Fairfax County Police Reston District Station, Southgate Community Center and Dogwood Elementary School for a community cleanup May 26 -29 along Glade Drive from Reston Parkway to Sunrise Valley. For more information or to get involved contact Ha Brock at ha@reston.org.

This year's festival will be spread out across several central Vienna locations to provide socially distanced zones for carnival rides, entertainment and vendors. I will have a booth in the vendor zone on May 30 and 31, so please stop by to say hello to me and my staff! Learn more.