Archive for August, 2010

Karen Schaufeld to speak at September Sterling Women Event

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

sterling women karen schaufieldReston Limousine CEO and President Kristina Bouweiri has made philanthropy an important aspect of the company and supports others who do so as well. One such individual is Karen Schaufeld, founder of 100 Women Strong and the speaker for Sterling Women’s monthly luncheon in September.

Founded by Kristina, Sterling Women provides a new networking opportunity for business women in the Sterling area and beyond. Each month a successful businesswoman from Loudoun County is invited to speak about her accomplishments.

In September, Ms. Schaufeld will talk about her passion for philanthropy through 100 Women Strong, which she organized to use strategic philanthropy to improve the lives of the citizens of Loudoun County.

Ms. Schaufeld is an enthusiastic volunteer and supporter of local and global environmental, arts, peace, and health programs. She holds a B.A.in English and Government from Lehigh University and a J.D. from the National Law Center at George Washington University. Ms. Schaufeld has worked in the fields of environmental permitting and compliance, specializing in energy cogeneration, as well as corporate, labor, employment, and insurance related law. Ms. Schaufeld also helped found NEW Customer Services Companies, Inc., the nation’s largest administrator of consumer product warranties, where she served as General Counsel.

For more information about Ms. Schaufeld or to register for the Sept. 9 luncheon, visit www.sterlingwomen.org.

Let Reston Limousine take you to Sunset Hills Vineyard

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

If you’re looking for an introduction to DC’s Wine Country, one of the best bets is Sunset Hills Vineyard, which combines Old World traditions with modern amenities such as WiFi and two large TV monitors housed in a beautifully restored historic barn.

You can explore this Purcellville winery on one of Reston Limousine’s weekend wine tours (next one is Sept. 5) or have us customize your own private tour that could include wine educators for special tasting presentations, winemaker talks, and tours of the vineyard, stone spring house, and winemaking processing lower level.

During your visit, you’ll be able to taste and purchase some of their award-winning wines, such as the 2009 Viognier, which won a gold medal at the 2010 International Eastern Wine Competition and double gold at the 2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition.

Not up for wine tasting on the Labor Day weekend? Let Reston Limousine spare you the driving on these other events around the DC Metro area:

Kennedy Center Page-to-Stage Festival
From Sept. 4-5, more than 25 local theater companies will perform free readings and open rehearsals of plays and musicals that will prepare you for the 2010–11 theater season.

Abbey Road on the River – Beatles Tribute Festival
September 2 – 6, 2010.
The Gaylord National Resort at National Harbor hosts a Beatles fest like no other, with more than 50 bands from around the world performing Sept. 2-6.

DC Blues Festival
Enjoy this free festival featuring live music by local and national musicians from 1-7 pp.m. on Sept. 7 at the Carter Barron Amphitheater.

For more Labor Day Weekend events, visit About.com’s Washington DC section.