A Star-Spangled Salute & Operation Care Package 2024

May 25, 2024 @ 7:30PM — 9:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Reston Town Center Pavilion: 1818 Discovery Street Reston, VA 20190 Get Directions

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Honoring Those Who Sacrificed All and Thanking Those Who Serve

* Join us for A STAR-SPANGLED SALUTE on May 25th, a free patriotic concert honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and OPERATION CARE PACKAGE (May 25-June 11), a care-packages-for-troops drive thanking those who serve.

A STAR-SPANGLED SALUTE
Saturday, May 25, 7:30-9:30 PM
Bring a lawn chair and join The Reston Chorale and Brass Band of Northern Virginia at Reston Town Pavilion on Saturday, May 25th, for A Star-Spangled Salute. This free, family-friendly event will honor the men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

When: Saturday, May 25, 7:30-9:30 pm
Where: Reston Town Center Pavilion
What:
> Free concert of patriotic music and songs that celebrate America,
> Family Activities, including a "Mail Call" station for troops where children and adults can create special thank you cards for military and temporary Patriotic Tattoos.
> A care package drive to thank and support troops serving overseas.

How: Tickets are not required, but we encourage you to register so that we can update you in case of weather-related changes or the addition of new care package drop-off locations.

OPERATION CARE PACKAGE
Donations Accepted: Saturday, May 25 - Friday June 7

The event will also kick off Operation Care Package, a drive to collect and ship care package items to America's military personnel serving overseas. Since 2015, The Reston Chorale's has shipped more than 2,000 pounds of care package donations to troops serving in the Baltic region, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe, reminding those serving far from home that they are remembered and appreciated.

Click here to download donation guidelines and a list of suggested items -- from snack foods to sports equipment -- as well as drop-off locations.

Donations may be dropped off: through close of business on Friday, June 7 at:


  • Carahsoft Technology Corp., 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190
    • Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Mac Physical Therapy, 21620 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 180, Sterling, VA 20165
    • Monday & Wednesday::10:30 am - 7:00 pm
    • Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Friday: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Reston Town Center office lobbies:
    • 11911, 11915 and 11951 Freedom Drive
    • 1818 Library Street
    • 1875 Explorer Street
    • Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

No time to shop or drop off your donation? No problem! Click on the DONATE button to contribute financially, and we'll do the shopping and delivery for you!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR BENEFACTORS

The Reston Chorale thanks our Benefactors for their generous support:

Carahsoft Technology Corp.
The Overton Family Trust
in memory of Dr. Eugene Overton, Captain, U.S. Navy
Reston Town Center
Boston Properties
Reston Town Center Association and
Pat & Steve Macintyre

. We also thank the many generous individuals who contribute to our Operation Care Package drive and lift the spirits of our men and women who serve far from home.

Sponsorship Opportunities, as well as Employee Volunteer Opportunities, are available.
Contact Harlie Sponaugle, developement@restonchorale.org.

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