Lake Anne Welcomes the Holidays

Lake Anne Welcomes the Holidays Saturday, December 5, 2009 11 am – 1 pm: Petting Zoo, Entertainment & Santa by Barge 6 pm: Tree Lighting, Caroling & Light Up Lake Anne!

Reston, VA – Lake Anne Village Center will welcome the holidays with a Lake Anne tradition of a petting zoo, entertainment, ornament-making for children, Faux Bear, holiday market vendors, and the arrival of Santa by barge on Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Santa sails in at 12:00 PM to visit with children on the plaza. The event is free, presented by Lake Anne Merchants Association. In the evening, Light Up Lake Anne presents the plaza tree lighting and caroling at 6:00 PM. See the Lake Anne balconies, decks and boats-afloat aglow with lights. Presented by Friends of Lake Anne (FOLA). For information and more events, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Lake Anne Village Center, dedicated in December 1965, is the historic heart and soul of the award-winning, planned community of Reston, Virginia. The internationally recognized plaza is a destination spot for residents and visitors alike, with unique shops, restaurants, services, fitness studio, a museum, seasonal boat rentals, concerts, Saturday markets, and an unparalleled atmosphere. Truly a one-of-a-kind place to Dine, Shop and Play. For more information, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com. Directions to Lake Anne Village Center: From the Dulles Toll Road, take exit 13, Wiehle Avenue, and drive north to Baron Cameron Ave. Turn left. At the next light, turn left on Village Road. At the stop sign, turn left on North Shore. Make an immediate right into Lake Anne Village Center parking area, then walk toward the lake and plaza.

Lake Anne Heralds the Holidays www.lakeanneplaza.com 703-582-6475 Saturday, December 5, 2009 ~ Schedule:

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Holiday Market – vendors of art, collectibles, jewelry and more

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Ornament Making for children, with artist Pat Macintyre. Free (Located on the plaza, or in Reston Art Gallery & Studios if inclement weather)

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Petting Zoo – meet some furry and feathered barnyard friends, plus Lake Anne’s Faux Bear, and live entertainment on the plaza.

12:00 p.m.: Santa arrives by barge to visit with children on the plaza

6:00 p.m.: Light Up Lake Anne! Tree lighting, caroling, and see the balconies, decks and boats-afloat festooned with holiday lights.

6:30 p.m.: Christmas Concert at Washington Plaza Baptist Church. All welcome!