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Reston Events and Notices for Aug 1st – 7th, 2010

Adam Viener — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:17:27 +0000

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Reston Association Headquarters has moved and is open for business.

Our new address is:
Reston Association
12001 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191-3404
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SAVE THE DATE: Reston Association Open House, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. Events include Newcomers’ Night, Volunteer Appreciation and Tours. Please plan to stay for the regular meeting of the Board of Directors.

Aug. 4, 2010 Legal Committee Meeting Rescheduled
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept.1, 2010 at 6 p.m. in the main conference room (B). Contact Arlene Whittick via e-mail at Arlene@reston.org.

Live

Aging In Reston: A Community Forum for the Hunter Mill District
Oct. 9, 2010, 1-5 p.m.
Reston Community Center – Hunters Woods
By 2020, approximately 363,000 residents over the age of 50 will live in Fairfax County. As a result, many people are planning how they can retire gracefully and comfortably in the community they love. Residents are invited to participate in this education session about needs and services for older adults in Reston and surrounding areas, and how they can create an aging-in-place community model that best serves their needs. Learn about available services, programs and options to consider for the future. Keynote speaker is Robert E. Simon Jr., founder of Reston. He will talk about his original village concept that includes housing for everyone.

Take the survey to gauge the aging-in-place concerns of residents. Your responses will be used to shape the agenda for the October forum. For more details: www.aginginreston.org. Sponsored by Supervisor Cathy Hudgins’ Hunter Mill District office.

Deer Management in Fairfax County
Take an online survey that will help the county assess and find news ideas for managing the deer population. Click here for a link to the survey or find it on our home page, www.reston.org.

Work

HIRING CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS for the Reston Association Aquatics Department
The Reston Association Aquatics Department is still looking for instructors for our seasonal pools. American
Red Cross certified Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructors can apply at http://careers.reston.org/.

If you have questions about required certifications for the positions, please call Willa at (703) 435-6532 or e-mail aquaticsinfo@reston.org.

Play

Follow Reston tennis on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RestonTennisNews

Reston Team Tennis Underway
This is a fun, competitive league that plays Wednesday and Thursday evenings through October. Contact: Mary Conaway (703) 435-6534.

Cool Off in a Reston Pool
What happens to your class or plans for the pool if the weather turns bad? Here’s the answer.
Check out the 2010 Pool Schedule at www.reston.org, in Reston magazine or pick up a copy at any local pool. If you have questions about the pools, contact aquaticsinfo@reston.org. Pool and Tennis passes available online or in the main office. If you live outside Reston Association or if you work in Reston, there’s a pool pass for you, too. Call member services at 703-435-6530 for details.

7th Annual Asian Festival
Saturday, July 31: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 1: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Free admission
Lake Newport Tennis facility

Take a virtual tour of a Philippine village and enjoy food, music, culture and tennis in this two-day event designed to promote a greater understanding of Asian cultures. Click here for more information. Keynote speaker is U.S. Tennis Association Chairman of the Board and President Lucy Garvin.

Let’s Go Fishing
Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010
10–11 a.m.
Location: Lake Audubon Boat Ramp: 2070 Twin Branches Drive, next to Lake Audubon Pool
Reservations required by Aug. 2, 2010
$5/child RA members, $8/child Non-members
For ages 3–5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For reservations, please call (703) 476-9689 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org.

It’s a whole different world under the water. Find out where fish live and what they like to eat. Make a fishy craft, toss a fishing line into Lake Audubon and look for other critters that call the lake their home.

Night Hike
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010
8–9 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by Aug. 6, 2010
$4/person RA members, $6/person Non-members
For all ages
For reservations, please call (703) 476-9689 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org.

Test your night vision and explore the forest at night. Which animals are finding a place to sleep and which are just waking up? Listen to the sounds of the night chorus and tune your senses into a new kind of nightlife!

Tree-rific!
Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010
11 a.m.–Noon
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by Aug. 18, 2010
$5/person RA members, $8/person Non-members
For all ages
For reservations, please call (703) 476-9689 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org.

Trees provide shade in the summer as well as homes and food for animals. Use a key to identify some of Reston’s most common trees. Make leaf and bark rubbings and learn to identify trees from many angles. Taste some tree treats, create a tree craft and get a list of recommended Reston trees.

Reston Association plans 85+ Special Events each year. Check out what activities are available for you and your family at www.reston.org or click HERE and join us for some fun this summer.

Get Involved

Nature Center Docent Program
Come learn about the Nature House and find out how rewarding volunteering can be. The Nature Center Docents staff the front desk, greet visitors and provide information at the year-round Nature House’s new state-of-the-art environmental learning facility. Training includes an overview of frequently asked questions, a description of Reston’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified building’s sustainability features, and a brief narrative of the Nature House history and current programs.

Docents staff the front desk on Saturdays from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Sundays 1–4 p.m. or from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekdays (closed on Tuesday). For more information on the Nature Center Docent Program, contact Ha Brock at (703) 435-7986 or via e-mail habrock@reston.org.

Call for Committee Volunteers
Reston Association Board of Directors seeks applicants to fill vacancies on its Fiscal Committee and Elections Committee.
For full descriptions of each committee, click on its name:
Fiscal Committee Description
Elections Committee Description
If you are interested in applying to be a member of one of these Committees please forward a brief statement of interest and any pertinent qualifications by Sept. 13, 2010, by fax (703) 435-6516, e-mail cate@reston.org or mail to Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191-3404, ATTN: Board Committee Application.

MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS

Reston Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday, May through October
8 a.m. – Noon
Location: Lake Anne Plaza
Check out this year’s spread and support sustainability in our community. Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com to find out what your favorite vendors will be selling this weekend.

Mr. Knick Knack! Children’s Performance
Free event, every Monday through October, 10:30 a.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion
Unique, heart-centered music for kids.

Family Fun Series: Presented by Reston Community Center and MSE Entertainment

Mark Lohr’s Classic Comedy Show
Saturday, Aug. 7, 11–11:45 a.m. at the Reston Town Square Park
Enjoy a fast-paced, side-splitting family vaudeville show filled with audience participation and circus skills with a sprinkling of magic thrown in the mix. One continuous surprise after another makes for a fun time for the whole family. Free.

Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Presented by Reston Town Center Association and Reston Town Center

Incendio
Saturday, July 31, 7:30–10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and enjoy the sounds of Spanish guitar, Afro-Cuban & more
Big Joe & the Dynaflows
Saturday, Aug. 7, 7:30–10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and enjoy the sounds of New Orleans swing and rhythm & blues.

Please note: These events are free and will occur rain or shine. Concert Hotline: (703) 912-4062

ArtsCapade 2010
Saturday, Oct. 23 & Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010
Location: Dulles Expo Center

Sponsored by the League of Reston Artists, this eclectic event offers a juried festival, activities and events for the whole family. LRA is seeking partnerships and business who want to participate and highlight businesses in this event bringing thousands of people and supporting a growing arts community for children and adults. For more information please contact Cheryl Parsons: artscapade.info@gmail.com or (703) 585-6206.

Reston Virginia Events and Notices for June 26th – July 2nd, 2010

Adam Viener — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:19:11 +0000

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RA Offices Closing
All Reston Association offices will be closed on Monday, July 5 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday.
All pools will operate on their normal Monday schedule and swim lessons and pool rentals will meet as scheduled.

Colvin Run Stream Restoration Meeting
Saturday, June 26, 2010
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Forest Edge Elementary School
Lunch is provided and everyone is invited.

The stream section named Forest Edge North is the first priority stream reach for the Colvin Run Watershed. The design plans are available and will be discussed at this community meeting before the plans are presented to the Design Review Board.
Forest Edge North begins at Baron Cameron Avenue and runs between the Forest Edge Cluster and Hillcrest Cluster, past Forest Edge Elementary School and down to Lake Fairfax. For more information e-mail RestonInfo@wetlandstudies.com.

July 27th Design Review Board (DRB) meeting canceled
The DRB meeting scheduled for July 27, 2010 has been canceled due to Reston Association’s upcoming move.

Nature News & Tips

Help to plant trees in VA State Parks
Would you like to have a tree planted in a state park for free? Check out the Odwalla Plant-A-Tree program, available in all 50 states. Here’s how it works: Go to the Web site, www.odwalla.com/plantatree, enter your e-mail address, and choose the state park in which you would like Odwalla to plant a tree. Only one per person.

Odwalla will plant the tree in the chosen state. This program runs until Aug. 15, 2010 or until 175,000 trees are donated. The cost of the trees is paid by Odwalla. Should a state not accept the donated tree, the donation would benefit a non-profit organization, which would plant the tree.

Need woodchips?
If you happen to see a pile of woodchips on RA property and would like them for your yard, please help yourself. Clean-up work following last winter’s storm damage has left RA with piles of woodchips. There is a pile near Hunters Woods pool, too. We also have overflowing bins at our maintenance facility, so come and pick them up during normal business hours. If you have a pick-up truck and call in advance, we could even schedule loading.

Work

NOW HIRING CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS at Reston Association Aquatics Department
The Reston Association Aquatics Department is looking for instructors for our seasonal pools. American Red Cross certified Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructors can apply at http://careers.reston.org/.

If you have questions about required certifications for the positions please call Willa at 703-435-6532 or e-mail aquaticsinfo@reston.org.

Play

Tennis Lessons are in full swing for all ages. Register online today.
Follow Reston tennis on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RestonTennisNews

Reston Team Tennis Underway
This is a fun, competitive league that plays Wednesday and Thursday evenings through October.
Contact: Mary Conaway (703) 435-6534.

Cool Off in a Reston Pool
ALL Reston Association pools are now open. Check out the 2010 Pool Schedule at www.reston.org, in Reston magazine or pick up a copy at any local pool. If you have questions about the pools, contact aquaticsinfo@reston.org. Pool and Tennis passes available online or in the main office. Information is available at www.reston.org.

July 4 at the Pools
ALL Reston Association pools will close at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2010 in celebration of Independence Day. The normal pool schedule will resume on Monday, July 5, 2010. If you’re looking for a fun, family oriented activity for July 4 please join us at Lake Newport Pool from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. for a FREE celebration. There will be a DJ, contests, prizes and pizza available to purchase from Vocelli’s. Canceled in the event of rain. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org for more information.

June Bird Walk
Sunday, June 27, 2010
7:30 –10:30 a.m.
Location: Buttermilk Creek Nature Trail. Meet at Uplands Pool, 11032 Ring Road.
No reservations required.
FREE

Beginning and expert birders are all welcome to look at the birds that inhabit the beautiful Buttermilk Creek area. This walk is jointly sponsored by Reston Association and its Environmental Advisory Committee, the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and The Bird Feeder store.

Butterfly Class and Count
Butterfly Class
Thursday, July 1, 2010
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
$5/person; free for Butterfly Count participants
Sign up by June 28, 2010. Call (703) 435-7986 or e-mail habrock@reston.org.

Butterfly Count
Saturday, July 3, 2010
9:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. An optional lunch will be provided from 12:45–1:30 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
FREE
Sign up by June 30, 2010. Call (703) 435-7986 or e-mail habrock@reston.org.

Discover the colorful and diverse lives of Reston’s “flying flowers.” The butterfly class will focus on the basic identification and life cycles of our local butterflies. Through a combination of field guides, handouts and a Power Point presentation, learn how to identify Reston’s common butterflies and get a basic introduction to their life history. We hope you’ll also join us for the annual Butterfly Count through Reston’s natural areas. Meet fellow butterfly lovers, learn tips on identification and have fun while helping to collect important information on our fluttering friends.

Walker’s Rangers Camp
4 one-week sessions in July and August
8:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
$80/session RA Members, $105/session Non-members
For ages 6–8 years old by Sept. 30, 2010.
Register online at www.reston.org or in person at 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston.

Come to camp at the new Nature House. Discover Reston’s “most extreme” living things. Do fun experiments to test the forces of earth. Go on a nature safari and become an animal tracker. Explore things that are gloppy and gooey. Each session will have fun, hands-on activity stations as well as other outdoor learning experiences.

Reston Association plans 85+ Special Events each year. Check out what activities are available for you and your family at www.reston.org or click HERE and join us for some fun this summer.

Get Involved

Weed Warriors Project – English Ivy
Saturday, June 26, 2010
10 a.m. to Noon
Location: First entrance to Old Trail Drive, heading east toward Soapstone Drive from Reston Parkway
For ages 13 or older

Our native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive exotic plants like English Ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and Bamboo. These fast growing, invasive plants escape from people’s yards and seriously threaten local ecosystems, taking away vital food and habitat from already stressed wildlife populations.

RA needs warriors to join us in rescuing Reston’s beautiful parkland from these aggressive plants. Spend a couple of hours every fourth Saturday of each month as we help restore Reston’s forests to their natural state.
Long pants and long sleeves are recommended; there will be poison ivy. Water, work gloves and tools will be provided.

For more information or to volunteer contact Ha Brock at (703) 435-7986 or via e-mail habrock@reston.org.

Be a part of Reston Festival’s 46th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11, 2010
Location: Reston Town Center

Volunteers are needed for set-up, volunteer check-in, vendor parking, information and sales booth, concessions, children’s activities, breakdown and much more. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. In exchange for your volunteer work, you will receive a 2010 festival t-shirt and a meal ticket. Big groups are welcome and students can receive validation for community service hours. For more information or to volunteer contact Ha Brock at (703) 435-7986 or via e-mail habrock@reston.org. For more information on the festival visit us online at www.restonfestival.com.

MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS

Great American Backyard Campout
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Location: Lake Fairfax County Park

Whether you’re an experienced camper or a first-timer, you’re invited to spend the summer evening of star-gazing, sharing campfire stories, roasting marshmallows and creating new memories with your friends, family and children. The event is hosted by Reston-based National Wildlife Federation; interested parties are encouraged to register for the event at www.greatamericanbackyardcampout.org.

Family Fun Series: Plunkett & Tremolo Show
Saturday, June 26, 2010
11–11:45 a.m.
Location: Reston Town Square Park
FREE

Come see the incomparable Mark Jaster and Sabrina Mandell — fun, knock-about comedy and classic physical mime antics. Tremolo is the star, while Plunkett tries to steal the show. Hilarity ensues as these two mute fools try to prove who is who with gentle humor and playful interaction. Presented by Reston Community Center and MSE Entertainment

Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Chuck Redd
Saturday, June 26, 2010
7:30–10 p.m.
Location: Reston Town Center Pavilion
FREE

Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and enjoy the sounds of Chuck Redd with Maucha Adnet, Duduka Da Fonseca, & Robert Redd. Sorry, no dance floor. Rain or shine. Concert Hotline: (703) 912-4062
Alcohol permitted at restaurants only. Presented by Reston Town Center Association and Reston Town Center.

2010 Reston Sustainability Awards
The Sustainable Reston Committee, an initiative of the Reston Citizens Association, proudly announces the 2010 Reston Sustainability Awards Program. This awards program has been created to honor those Reston citizens and organizations that have contributed significantly to making ours a sustainable community. The awards are intended to highlight global, national and local sustainability issues, and to stimulate a community-wide discussion of our mutual responsibilities to the future.

All nominations must be received no later than June 30, 2010. Nominations may be mailed to: Sustainability Awards, c/o Reston Citizens Association, P.O. Box 2851, Reston, VA 20195. For more information about the awards program, contact sr.info@restoncitizensassociation.org.

Reston Virginia Events and Notices for June 12th – June 18th

Adam Viener — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:01:13 +0000

Live

Legislative Update Workshop
Monday, June 14
7: 30 – 9:30 p.m.
Reston Association Headquarters, Main Conference Room
FREE

Don’t miss our annual legislative review presented by Lucia Anna “Pia” Trigiani, Attorney-at-Law with the firm Mercer Trigiani. Ms. Trigiani is an expert in the field and an active lobbyist in Richmond for homeowners’ associations. This lively presentation promises to provide you with an understanding of how legislation will impact your association and single-family detached homeowner communities.

Colvin Run Stream Restoration Meeting
Saturday, June 26, 2010
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Forest Edge Elementary School
Lunch is provided and everyone is invited.

Forest Edge North begins at Baron Cameron Avenue and runs between the Forest Edge Cluster and Hillcrest Cluster, past Forest Edge Elementary School and down to Lake Fairfax.
For more information e-mail: RestonInfo@wetlandstudies.com.

July 27th Design Review Board (DRB) meeting canceled
The DRB meeting scheduled for July 27, 2010 has been canceled due to Reston Association’s upcoming move.

Nature News & Tips

Help to plant trees in VA State Parks
Would you like to have a tree planted in a state park for free? Check out the Odwalla Plant-A-Tree program, available in all 50 states. Here’s how it works: Go to the Web site, www.odwalla.com/plantatree, enter your e-mail address, then choose the state where you would like Odwalla to plant a tree in a state park. Only one computer click per person permitted.

Odwalla will plant the tree in the chosen state. This program runs until Aug. 15, 2010 or until 175,000 trees are donated. The cost of the trees is paid by Odwalla. Should a state not accept the donated tree, the donation would go to a non-profit organization that would plant the tree.

Work

If you have questions about required certifications for the positions please call Willa at 703-435-6532 or e-mail aquaticsinfo@reston.org.

Play

Tennis Lessons are in full swing for all ages. Register online today.
Follow Reston tennis on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RestonTennisNews

Reston Team Tennis Underway
This is a fun, competitive league that plays Wednesday and Thursday evenings through October.
Contact: Mary Conaway (703) 435-6534.

Cool Off in a Reston Pool
ALL Reston Association pools are now open. Please check out the 2010 Pool Schedule at www.reston.org, in Reston magazine, or pick up a copy at any local pool. If you have questions about the pools please feel free to contact us at aquaticsinfo@reston.org. Pool and Tennis passes available online or in our main office. Information is available on our website. www.reston.org.

Sing a Song
Thursday, June 17, 2010
10–11 a.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by June 14, 2010
$5/child RA members; $8/child non-members
For ages 3–5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For reservations, call 703- 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org.

Our birds have been singing all spring long, and it’s time we join them! Learn all about our feathered friends and how to identify some just by their songs. Get a close-up look at their feathers, nests and eggs.

Summer Break Campfire
Friday, June 25, 2010
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: WNEC Campfire Ring on Soapstone Drive between Glade Drive and Lawyers Road
Reservations required by June 22, 2010
$5/person RA members; $8/person non-members
For all ages
For reservations, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org.

Kick off the start of summer vacation around a crackling campfire. Sing fun summer songs, roast marshmallows and do an end-of-school cheer! Share an evening of fun with an RA naturalist.

June Bird Walk
Sunday, June 27, 2010
7:30–10:30 a.m.
Location: Buttermilk Creek Nature Trail. Meet at Uplands Pool, 11032 Ring Road.
No reservations required.
FREE

Reston Association plans 85+ Special Events each year. Check out what activities are available for you and your family at www.reston.org. Click the Parks, Recreation & Events link and join us for some fun this summer.

Come Out for the 6th Annual Great American Backyard Campout
Whether you’re an experienced camper or a first-timer, you’re invited to spend the summer evening of June 26, 2010 at Lake Fairfax County Park star-gazing, sharing campfire stories, roasting marshmallows and creating new memories with your friends, family and children. The event is hosted by Reston-based National Wildlife Federation; interested parties are encouraged to register for the event at www.greatamericanbackyardcampout.org.

The Great American Backyard Campout, co-sponsored by American Girl and Hershey’s, will benefit National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There campaign, whose mission is to return to children what they don’t even know they’ve lost: their connection to the natural world. Kids today spend twice as much time indoors as their parents did, missing out on the simple pleasures and lasting mental and physical health benefits of daily outdoor time.

Get Involved

Be the Leader: Orientation Set for Invasive Plant Management Leaders
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Learn the leadership and organizational skills that will help you manage a group of volunteers as you search for invasive plants before they gain a foothold and choke out the native plants. This is part of the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) program.

During this orientation, you will be taught how to survey an area of the parkland, identify the invasive plants and use a hand-held GPS unit to mark their location and log the information into a website.

There are only six open slits per session, so sign up quickly.

For more information about the EDRR program, scheduled excursions or how to become involved, contact Kathy Frederick, Invasive Management Area Volunteer Coordinator, at (703) 324-8681 or e-mail katherine.frederick@fairfaxcounty.gov. Visit the Fairfax County parks Web site for more.

Volunteer for a Shift at Taste of Reston at RTC
Friday, June 18, 3–11 p.m. and Saturday, June 19, Noon–11 p.m.
Both individuals and corporations are invited to volunteer at this year’s Taste of Reston. Corporations, consider having your teams volunteer for a shift. ALL volunteers will receive a Taste of Reston T-shirt and a $20 gift certificate to Brix American Bistro as a thank you for your time and efforts.

Visit www.restonchamber.org or click here to download the volunteer form. E-mail your form to Lesley Green at lesley@m-b-logistics.com, or fax it to the Chamber at (703) 707-9049.

Weed Warriors Project – English Ivy
Saturday, June 26, 2010
10 a.m. to Noon
For ages 13 or older
Location: First entrance to Old Trail Drive, heading east toward Soapstone Drive from Reston Parkway

Long pants and long sleeves are recommended; there will be poison ivy. Water, work gloves and tools will be provided.

Docents staff the front desk on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sundays 1–4 p.m. or from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekdays (closed on Tuesday). For more information on the Nature Center Docent Program, contact Ha Brock at 703 – 435-7986 or e-mail habrock@reston.org.

Be a part of Reston Festival’s 46th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11 at Reston Town Center.

Volunteers are needed for set-up, volunteer check-in, vendor parking, information and sales booth, concessions, children’s activities, breakdown and much more. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. In exchange for your volunteer work, you will receive a 2010 festival t-shirt and a meal ticket. Big
groups are welcome and students can receive validation for community service hours. For more information or to volunteer contact Ha Brock at
703-435-7986 or via e-mail habrock@reston.org.

MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS

Free Summer Series Concerts at the Reston Town Center Pavilion
Saturday, June 12, 2010
7:30 –10 p.m.
FREE – rain or shine
Enjoy the sounds of island rhythms, funk and blues by Entrain. Alcohol permitted at restaurants only. Contact the Concert Hotline for more information: (703) 912-4062.

Information Session for Fairfax CASA
Saturday, June 12, 2010
11 a.m.–Noon
Location: Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive
Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates will host an information session for interested volunteers who would like to learn more about advocating for abused or neglected children. Volunteers must be at least 21 and willing to commit 20 hours per month. All necessary training is provided; no prior experience is required. Call (703) 273-3526 ext. 22 or contact ekosarin@casafairfax.org for more information.

Summer Kickoff at Marvelous Market
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Come to the Reston Town Center for $3 sandwiches, wraps or entrée salads and $6 Combos, which include a sandwich, wrap or entrée salad, chips and a canned soda. Toasted sandwiches are excluded. Two per person max; while supplies last. Visit www.marvelousmarket.com for more information.

Harry Potter: World of Wizarding Art at ArtInsights
Through Monday, July 19, 2010
Location: Reston Town Center, 11921 Freedom Drive
See the exhibit that celebrates The Harry Potter Wizarding World in Florida with new exclusive original and limited edition art of Harry Potter. Visit artinsights.com for details.

2010 Reston Sustainability Awards
The Sustainable Reston Committee, an initiative of the Reston Citizens Association, proudly announces the 2010 Reston Sustainability Awards Program. This awards program has been created to honor those Reston citizens and organizations that have contributed significantly to making ours a sustainable community. The awards are intended to highlight global, national and local sustainability issues, and to stimulate a community-wide discussion of our mutual responsibilities to the future.

Reston Community Events and eNotices for June 5-11, 2010

Adam Viener — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:15:18 +0000

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Reston Association Headquarters Moving July 23, 2010
The RA phone system will be down and offices will be closed from July 23- 26, 2010. You will still be able to conduct business with us online at www.reston.org. We will reopen on July 27, 2010, and we look forward to seeing you during our open house, scheduled for Sept. 23, 2010.

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RA BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPANDS VISION STATEMENT
To reflect the growing community outreach and active volunteerism of the Reston Association, the Board of Directors approved the addition of two words: “Get Involved” to the Vision Statement.

It now reads: “Leading the model community where all can live, work, play and get involved.”

Buy A Book: Support Public Art in Reston
The Initiative for Public Art – Reston (IPAR) and Hunters Woods Elementary School PTA are hosting a book fair at Barnes & Noble to benefit IPAR, which supports public art in Reston.

Purchase any books using the check out code 10206795 and 10-20 percent of your purchase price goes to IPAR. This is part of the Barnes & Noble National Book Fair week, June 4-11. So tell your friends everywhere to use the code and buy online.

There are three ways to support the Initiative for Public Art – Reston during this time. You must use the check out code 10206795.
* Online from June 4-11: www.barnesandnoble.com
* At a local Barnes & Noble store from June 4-6. Give the cashier the code.
* At the Reston Barnes & Noble, 1851 Fountain Drive, on Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join us there to buy your books and meet IPAR representatives. You can learn more about the first public art project at Glade underpass in Reston Association, where artist Valeria Theberge and children from Hunters Woods Elementary School are creating the project. Learn more about IPAR by clicking here.

Legislative Update Workshop
Monday, June 14
7: 30 – 9:30 p.m.
Reston Association Headquarters, Main Conference Room
FREE

How Loud is the Highway Noise?
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, the organization building the rail line along the Dulles Toll Road, will hold a Highway Noise Policy Public Workshop on June 10, 2010 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Langston Hughes Middle School, 11401 Ridge Heights Road, Reston.

Draft policy is available, and online comments will be accepted through June 30 on the “Highway Noise Policy” link at www.mwaa.com/tollroad.

American Flag Disposal Program
Properly dispose of your old or damaged flag at one of the designated receptacles: at Reston Association Member Services, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, or at Reston Association Central Services, 12250 Sunset Hills Drive.

American Legion Post 180 of Vienna will pick up U.S. flags dropped off by community members. Only U.S. flags will be accepted.

July 27th Design Review Board (DRB) meeting canceled
The DRB meeting scheduled for July 27, 2010 has been canceled due to Reston Association’s upcoming move.

Nature News & Tips

Honor Someone Special by Adopting a Recycling Bin
For a “Restonesque” way to remember loved ones, adopt a recycling bin at a Reston Association tennis court. The sturdy bin, made of 100 percent recycled plastic lumber, features a personalized, engraved plaque and can be placed at the tennis court of your choice. For more information, visit our Web site.

Help to plant trees in VA State Parks
Would you like to have a tree planted in a state park for free? Check out the Odwalla Plant-A-Tree program, available in all 50 states. Here’s how it works: Go to the Web site, www.odwalla.com/plantatree, enter your e-mail address, then choose the state where you would like Odwalla to plant a tree in a state park. Only one computer click per person permitted.

Odwalla will plant the tree in the chosen state. This program runs until Aug. 15, 2010 or until 175,000 trees are donated. The cost of the trees is paid by Odwalla. Should a state not accept the donated tree, the donation would go to a non-profit organization that would plant the tree.

Work

If you have questions about required certifications for the positions please call Willa at 703-435-6532 or e-mail aquaticsinfo@reston.org.

Play

Tennis Lessons are in full swing for all ages. Register online today.
Follow Reston tennis on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RestonTennisNews

Reston Team Tennis Underway
This is a fun, competitive league that plays Wednesday and Thursday evenings through October.
Contact: Mary Conaway (703) 435-6534.

Join us for the half-day Annual Summer Bird Count through Reston’s natural areas. Meet local bird experts, learn tips on identification and have fun while helping to obtain important information about our feathered friends. Enjoy lunch, tally results and swap stories back at the Nature House following the count.

Stream Restoration Exhibit, Walk, and Talk
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Noon–3:30 p.m.
Location: Reston Museum, Lake Anne Plaza
Join Mike Rolband of Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc (WSSI), for a walk and talk focusing on the next phase of the stream restoration program in Reston. The Reston Museum exhibit will show the importance and benefits of restoring streams in Reston and the progress of how streams are being restored. In addition, the exhibit will feature models representing an impaired urban stream and a restored urban stream. At 1 p.m. visitors can join WSSI staff for a stream walk to view Reston streams pre- restoration near Hickory Cluster and post-restoration at 2 p.m. near The Glade Fire Ring.

For more information, contact Bethany Bezak at bbezak@wetlandstudies.com or call 703-679-5646.

Sing a Song
Thursday, June 17, 2010
10–11 a.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by June 14, 2010
$5/child RA members; $8/child non-members
For ages 3–5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For reservations, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org.

Get Involved

Be the Leader: Orientation Set for Invasive Plant Management Leaders
Learn the leadership and organizational skills that will help you manage a group of volunteers as you search for invasive plants before they gain a foothold and choke out the native plants. This is part of the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) program. The final EDRR Orientation Expedition will be held Thursday, June 17, 2010.

RA needs warriors to join us in rescuing Reston’s beautiful parkland from these aggressive plants. Spend a couple of hours every 4th Saturday of each month as we help restore Reston’s forests to their natural state.
Long pants and long sleeves are recommended; there will be poison ivy. Water, work gloves and tools will be provided.

Come One & All: Reston Festival Volunteers
Be a part of Reston Festival’s 46th Birthday celebration on Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11 at Reston Town Center. Volunteers are needed for set-up, volunteer check-in, vendor parking, information and sales booth, concessions, children’s activities, breakdown and much more. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old.

In exchange for your volunteer work, you will receive a 2010 festival T-shirt and a meal ticket. Big groups are welcome and students can receive validation for community service hours. For more information or to volunteer contact Ha Brock at 703 – 435-7986 or e-mail habrock@reston.org.

Taste of Reston at Reston Town Center – Volunteers
Date: Friday, June 18, 3 – 11 p.m.
Saturday, June 19, Noon – 11 p.m.
Both individuals and corporations are invited to volunteer at this year’s Taste of Reston. Corporations, consider having your teams volunteer for a Taste of Reston Shift. Individuals are also invited to volunteer. ALL volunteers will receive a Taste of Reston t-shirt and a $20 gift certificate to Brix American Bistro as a thank you for your time and efforts.
www.restonchamber.org or click here to download the volunteer forms. Then e-mail your form to Lesley Green, at lesley@m-b-logistics.com, or fax it to the Chamber at 703.707.9049.

MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS

Free Summer Series Concerts at the Reston Town Center Pavilion

Radio King Orchestra
Presented by Reston Town Center Association and Reston Town Center, every Saturday, June–August
Saturday, June 5, 2010
7:30–10 p.m.
Location: Reston Town Center Pavilion
FREE – rain or shine
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and enjoy swing and big band jazz by Radio King Orchestra. Alcohol permitted at restaurants only.
Entrain
Saturday, June 12, 2010
7:30 –10 p.m.
FREE – rain or shine
Enjoy the sounds of island rhythms, funk and blues by Entrain. Alcohol permitted at restaurants only.
Contact the Concert Hotline for more information: 703- 912-4062.

Love Your Body: Northern Virginia Yoga and Wellness Day
Sunday, June 6, 2010
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: Reston Town Center Pavilion
Yoga studios and wellness centers of Northern Virginia will be offering classes, providing services and sharing educational information on ways to take care of your body. Participants are asked to donate $5 in classes to benefit Reston Interfaith. Check out www.belovedyoga.com or call (703) 860-9642 for more information.

Beautiful: Virginia Women Artists and the Body at GRACE
Through June 11, 2010
Location: Reston Town Center
The statewide Minds Wide Open program celebrates Virginia Women in the Arts. “Beautiful” features four Virginia artists: Elissa Farrow Savos, Elizabeth Menges, Victoria Gaitán and Bernis von zur Muehlen. For more information, visit www.restonarts.org or call (703) 471-9242.

Reston Virginia Events and Notices for May 22-29th 2010

Adam Viener — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:34:38 +0000

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Reston Association Move Update
Construction is well underway at the site of our new Headquarters facility located at 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive. In less than 60 days, Reston Association will be relocating our headquarters to the new address. Our move date is Friday, July 23, 2010.

Please note that our phone system will be down and our offices will be closed from July 23- 26, 2010. You will still be able to conduct business with us online at www.reston.org.

We will reopen on July 27, 2010 and we look forward to seeing you during our open house, scheduled for September 23, 2010.

County Reports More Copperhead Snake Sightings Than Usual
Fairfax County officials are warning that the season for sightings of venomous Copperhead snakes is already upon us. According to county wildlife biologists, there have been reports of the snake throughout the county, including the Hunter Mill area of Reston, and they are calling this an “unusually high number” of sightings county-wide for this time of year.

The only report in Reston is that of a dog suffering a bite in the Lake Fairfax area.

Both county wildlife officials and Reston Association environmental management staff are encouraging community members to take precautions. Learn more.

Abandoned Boats & Raffle
Reston Association is currently looking for the owners of the following boats found on Reston lakes. Please contact RA at (703) 435-6530 if you have any information.
Lake Thoreau: Yellow “Sawyer” Canoe, Yellow “Snark” sailboat, Red “Sears Canoe.
Lake Anne: Red “Coleman”canoe.

Boat Raffle for Reston residents: Grey Two seater “Sun Dolphin” pontoon
Drawing second week of June. Contact Brian Petty 703- 435-6535.

Nature News & Tips

Honor a Tennis Player by Adopting a Court Recycling Bin
For a “Restonesque” way to remember someone special, adopt a recycling bin at a Reston Association tennis court. The sturdy bin, made of 100 percent recycled plastic lumber, features a personalized, engraved plaque and can be placed at the tennis court of your choice.

For more information, visit our Web site.

Work

Reston Association Aquatics Department is NOW HIRING INSTRUCTORS
The Reston Association Aquatics Department is looking for instructors for our seasonal pools. American Red Cross certified Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructors can apply now at http://careers.reston.org/.

If you have questions about required certifications for the positions please call Willa at 703-435-6532 or e-mail aquaticsinfo@reston.org.

Play

Summer Splash
Grab your swimsuit, sunscreen and towel, and head over to Ridge Heights and North Shore pools, which have opened for the summer season! The remaining Reston Association pools will open Saturday, May 29, 2010. Pick up your pool pass and get your “splash on” this weekend.

Tennis Lessons are in full swing for all ages. Register online today.
Reston Junior Tennis Day
Saturday, May 22, 2010
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: Lake Newport Tennis Courts
Join us for a Tennis Block Party with Radio Disney and a guest appearance by Washington Kastles coach Murphy Jensen.

Reston Team Tennis Underway
This is a fun, competitive league that plays every Wednesday and Thursday evening through October.
Contact: Mary Conaway (703) 435-6534.

Talking About Invasive Exotic Plants: A Brown Bag Lunch n’ Learn
Tuesday, May 25, 2010, Noon- 1 p.m.
Main Conference Room
1930 Isaac Newton Square
Reston, VA 20190
Contact: 703 435-6530
You will hear topics we’ve already shared with landscapers and nurseries at the Landscapers’ Luncheon and then you will have an opportunity to share your ideas for ways we can increase our efforts to explain the invasive exotic issue to landscapers and nurseries. To join the program via conference call, please dial 1-888-338-7820, and code: 508438To join the program via conference call, please dial 1-888-338-7820, and code: 508438

Free Junior Tennis Lessons
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Location: Lake Newport Tennis Courts
FREE
This event welcomes all juniors who would like a free introductory tennis lesson. Please bring a racket if you have one; otherwise one will be provided.
Ages      Times
3 – 4      9 – 10 a.m.
5 – 9    10 – 11 a.m.
10 – 14    11 a.m. – Noon

Night Hike
Thursday, May 27, 2010
7–8 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by May 24, 2010
$4/RA members, $6/Non-members
For all ages
For reservations, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org.
Test your night vision on an after-dark tour of the forest. Listen to the sounds of the night chorus, and search for the critters, making their calls. Look for nocturnal insects, flying squirrels and frogs that are just waking up from their daytime slumber, and learn what makes these animals especially suited for the night life.

Ssssnakes!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
4–5 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by June 1, 2010.
$4/child RA members, $6/child Non-members
For ages 5-12 — Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For reservations, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org.
Snakes are fascinating creatures to study. Discover how snakes use their senses to explore the world around them. Learn some folklore about these slithering creatures and look at one up close.

Summer Bird Count
Saturday, June 5, 2010
6:45 a.m.–Noon (Count), Noon–12:30 p.m. (Optional lunch provided)
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Sign up by June 2, 2010
FREE
To sign up, call (703) 435-7986 or e-mail habrock@reston.org.
Join us for the half-day Annual Summer Bird Count through Reston’s natural areas. Meet local bird experts, learn tips on identification and have fun while helping to obtain important information about our feathered friends. Enjoy lunch, tally results and swap stories back at the Nature House following the count.

Senior Movie Day- Featuring “Love Happens”
Doors open at 9:15 a.m. — Movie starts at 10 a.m.
Reston Town Center Multiplex Cinemas
FREE
For ages 55 years and older
The Reston Association, in cooperation with Reston Town Center Multiplex Cinemas, presents “Meet Me at the Movies.” Join us on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Refreshments will be provided and door prizes will be distributed prior to the movie. Showings are posted at www.reston.org.

Get Involved

Volunteer for the Reston Weed Warriors Project
Saturday, May 22, 2010
10 a.m.–Noon
Location: Wainwright Drive, near the recreational field
Remove fast-growing invasive plants that harm the ecosystem in the Reston community. We will battle Garlic Mustard, one of the many invasive exotic plants taking over the Wainwright natural area. Reston needs as many hands as possible to pull Garlic Mustard from the forest floor to help create space for native plants to grow.

Please wear long sleeves and long pants if you are allergic to poison ivy, as it is present at this site. RA will provide tools, gloves, snacks and water. Adults and youth ages 10 and up are welcome to attend. Young volunteers are encouraged to come with adult chaperones. This project fulfills community service requirements.

Learn First-Hand What’s Going on With the Future Wiehle Metro Station
Saturday, May 22, 2010
1:30 p.m.
Location: Reston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Village Center
After a presentation on a special exhibit titled “Reston—The Road and the Rail” by Patty Nicoson, chair of Dulles Corridor Rail Association, attendees will carpool to the Wiehle Avenue Park & Ride for a tour of in-progress rail construction in the Dulles Access Road median, plus sites of planned development and access points around the future Wiehle Station location.

Reston Master Plan Special Study Task Force Community Meetings
Save the Dates:
• May 22nd Community Meeting – North Reston Town Center area
• May 25th Task Force Meeting– Transit Oriented Development around the Wiehle Avenue Station

Deadline Approaching: Covenants Committee Opening
One member from Reston’s North Point District is needed to serve a three-year term on the Covenants Committee. This committee is responsible for administering the Use and Maintenance Property Covenants and considers/determines cases concerning these areas.

If you are interested in applying to be a member of the Covenants Committee, please forward a brief statement of interest and any pertinent qualifications by May 28, 2010, by fax (703) 435-9481, e-mail cate@reston.org or mail to Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston, VA 20190. For more information, visit our Web site.

Be the Leader: Orientation Set for Invasive Plant Management Leaders
Learn the leadership and organizational skills that will help you manage a group of volunteers as you search for invasive plants before they gain a foothold and choke out the native plants. This is part of the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) program. The final EDRR Orientation Expedition will be held Thursday, June 17, 2010.

Volunteers Needed for Reston Festival 2010
Come out to celebrate Reston’s birthday at the Reston Festival! The Reston Festival is seeking volunteers on July 10–11, 2010, for a variety of exciting positions throughout the weekend. Meet many of your neighbors or fulfill your community service hours while having fun. Contact Ha Brock at habrock@reston.org or call (703) 435-7986. Please indicate the day and shift you are available to volunteer. In exchange for your volunteer work, you will receive a festival T-shirt and a free meal ticket. For more information, visit our Special Events Web site and www.restonfestival.com.

MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS

Want to Take a Nine-Day Trip to China?
Travel with business and community colleagues of Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce for a nine-day trip from Sept. 13–21, 2010 that combines both learning and cultural opportunities. Learn how the Chinese business system works. Contact the Chamber at (703) 707-9045 or click here for more details. The trip is sponsored by the Reston and Arlington Chambers of Commerce.

Art Fair at Academy of Christian Education
Saturday, May 22, 2010
10 a.m.–Noon
Location: 1808-A Michael Faraday Court, Reston
ACE will host an Art Fair of works created by its current students, from pre-kindergarteners through 6th graders. Earlier this month, 37 Academy students won awards from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Regional Art Festival.

Reston Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday, May through October
8 a.m.–Noon
Location: Lake Anne Plaza
The Reston Farmers’ Market has returned for the 2010 season, with two new vendors: The Ole Pioneer’s Kitchen and 100 Bowls of Soup. On Saturday, May 22, 2010, check out this year’s spread and support sustainability in our community. Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com to find out what your favorite vendors will be selling this weekend.

The Art of John Alvin at ArtInsights
Through May 31, 2010
Location: Reston Town Center
“Lord of the Rings,” “Star Wars,” “Aladdin,” “Lion King,” “The Little Mermaid” and more are represented in this worldwide exclusive. For more information, visit www.restonarts.org or call (703) 478-0778.

Beautiful: Virginia Women Artists and the Body at GRACE
Through June 11, 2010
Location: Reston Town Center
The statewide Minds Wide Open program celebrates Virginia Women in the Arts. “Beautiful” features four Virginia artists: Elissa Farrow Savos, Elizabeth Menges, Victoria Gaitán and Bernis von zur Muehlen. For more information, visit www.restonarts.org or call (703) 471-9242.

RESTON MUSEUM PRESENTS …
The Following events will take place at Reston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Village Center.

Singer Beverly Cosham to Perform Favorite Composers
Saturday, May 22, 2010
7 p.m.
This popular song stylist will showcase some of her favorite jazz composers as well as some of her signature hits, blending humor with her musical knowledge of jazz history.

Reston Potter Guy Zoller Art
Through May 28, 2010
A show and sale of classical sculptures and decorative functional pottery.

“Reston—The Road and the Rail”
Special Exhibit, through May 30
This exhibit shows the history of transportation in this area since 1859, highlighting the W&OD Railroad (Trail), Dulles Access road, Reston Commuter Bus anecdotes, the coming of Metrorail and more, with newly released images of the past and future.

SAVE THE DATE
9th Annual Reston Home Tour
Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010
Visit five outstanding private homes in Reston. Ticket proceeds benefit Reston Museum. Find Reston Home Tour on Facebook for the latest

Reston Virginia Events for May 15th – 22nd, 2010

Adam Viener — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:17:39 +0000

What’s New This Weekend

Learn about Effects of Metro in Reston
Have you been wondering what Reston will be like once Metro arrives? Learn how it will affect your neighborhood by attending Transit Oriented Development: A Tale of Two Counties and How a Connected Street Network Can Support a More Attractive and Walkable Reston. This discussion about transit-oriented development will take place on Saturday, May 15, 2010, from 9–11 a.m. at South Lakes High School’s Seminar Room at 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston.
Print the flyer for the meeting and invite your neighbors and friends.
Please visit our Web site: What’s New for more information, or call 703-715-4500.
Save the Dates:
• May 22nd Community Meeting – North Reston Town Center area
• May 25th Task Force Meeting– Transit Oriented Development around the Wiehle Avenue Station

Let Summer Splash begin!
On May 15, 2010, grab your swimsuit, sunscreen and towel, and head over to Ridge Heights and North Shore pools, which will be opening for the summer season! The remaining Reston Association pools will open Saturday, May 29, 2010. Pick up your pool pass and get your “splash on” this weekend.

Coming Friday: Leave Your Car at Home
Register Today for Reston Bike to Work Day 2010
Join hundreds of bicycle commuters on Friday, May 21, 2010 to celebrate the annual Bike to Work Day at Reston Town Center Pavilion. Cyclists will gather from 6:30–9:30 a.m. for a free breakfast, raffles of bike-related prizes and bicycling information handouts. Participants can also try out new bike routing software, and pre-registered riders will receive a free T-shirt.

Winners of the Employer Challenge, a contest that recognizes the most bike-friendly business based on nominations from participants, will receive a free catered lunch from Whole Foods Market. In 2009, Software AG won for its bicycling commuter employee accommodations, including showers, lockers and a changing facility, as well as providing bike commuting information and encouraging employees to participate in the contest.

Many people bicycle as an alternative to driving, especially for short trips to work or around town. Each mile traveled by bike instead of driving is one less pound of carbon dioxide emitted into the air — and almost half of all trips taken during the day are three miles or fewer. Register now and select the Reston pit stop.

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Abandoned Boats
Reston Association is currently looking for the owners of the following boats found on Reston lakes:
Lake Thoreau:

Yellow, “Sawyer” canoe
Yellow, “Snark” sailboat
Red, “Sears” canoe

Lake Anne:

Red “Coleman” canoe

The following boat is available to be given away by a raffle.
Please note: only Reston residents are eligible for the drawing.
A two-seater pontoon, gray “Sun Dolphin” with an electric motor and paddle.
Names will be drawn during the second week of June. For Reston residents only.
To enter your name or to claim your boat, please call Brian Petty at Reston Association 703-435-6535.

Take a Trip to China with the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
You are invited to travel to China with business and community colleagues for a nine-day trip that combines both learning and cultural opportunities. Learn how the Chinese business system works. September 13–21, 2010. Contact the Chamber at 703-707-9045 or click here for more details. The trip is sponsored by the Reston and Arlington Chambers of Commerce.

Nature News & Tips

Need woodchips? If you happen to see a pile of woodchips on RA property and would like them for your yard, please help yourself. Clean-up work following last winter’s storm damage has left RA with piles of woodchips. There is a pile near Hunters Woods pool, too. We also have overflowing bins at our maintenance facility, so come and pick them up during normal business hours. If you have a pick-up truck and call in advance, we could even schedule loading.

Adopt a Recycling Bin
For a “Restonesque” way to remember someone special or to honor a tennis player, adopt a recycling bin at a Reston Association tennis court. The sturdy bin, made of 100 percent recycled plastic lumber, features a personalized, engraved plaque and can be placed at the tennis court of your choice.

For more information, visit our Web site.

Work

If you have questions about required certifications for the positions please call Willa at 703-435-6532 or e-mail aquaticsinfo@reston.org.

Play

Tennis Lessons are in full swing for all ages. Register online today.

Reston Team Tennis Underway
This is a fun, competitive league that plays every Wednesday and Thursday evening, May through October.
Contact: Mary Conaway 703-435-6534.

Murphy Jensen Clinic
Friday, May 21, 2010
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Lake Newport Tennis Courts
$50/RA members, $55/Non-members
Registration required
Adults
Murphy Jensen, Coach of the Washington Kastles will host a clinic at the Lake Newport courts from 6-7:30. The fee includes a ticket to see the Washington Kastles take on the New York Sport Times with John Mc Enroe on July 20, 2010 at the Kastles Stadium on 11th & H Streets, Washington, D.C. Contact Rob at tennis@reston.org or call 703-435-6502 for more information. You can register at www.reston.org.

Reston Junior Tennis Day
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Lake Newport Tennis Courts
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join us for a Tennis Block Party with Radio Disney and a guest appearance by Washington Kastles coach Murphy Jensen.

Free Junior Tennis Lessons
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Lake Newport Tennis Courts
This is a free event for all juniors who would like a free introductory tennis lesson. Please bring a racket if you have one; otherwise one will be provided. We love tennis.
Lesson Schedule
Ages      Time
3 – 4      9 – 10 a.m.
5 – 9    10 – 11 a.m.
10 – 14    11 a.m. – Noon

Ranger Rick’s Geo-cache Trail for Kids
Saturday, May 15, 2010
11 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Participants will set out every 15 minutes, starting at 11:15 a.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
For families with kids, ages 6–14
Bring your kids out for an outdoor treasure hunt! Grab your GPS and venture out for a fun day of geo-caching with Ranger Rick® and his pals. In geo-caching, you can only take something if you leave something else behind. Children can bring small items to trade with the treasures found in the cache boxes. A special prize will be awarded to all kids who geo-cache.

If you have a GPS unit, feel free to bring it. There will be a few will be available to loan as well.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and walking on natural surfaces. Bring a water bottle for the journey and wear sunscreen.
This event is hosted by National Wildlife Federation, based in Reston, and Walker Nature Education Center. For more information, e-mail Megan Isom at isomm@nwf.org.

Teddy Bear Picnic
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
11 a.m.–Noon
North Hills Pavilion, 1325 North Village Road
$3/RA members, $6/Non-members
Registration required
For ages 3–5
Bear lovers are invited to a BEAR-ific morning, which includes bear stories, crafts and fun! Bring a picnic lunch and your favorite teddy bear. Earl the Squirrel will be on hand to have your child’s picture taken with him. This program is canceled in the event of rain. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6571 to register. Payment is due the day of the event.

Trail of Tails
Saturday, May 22, 2010
10: 30–11:30 a.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
$5/child RA members, $8/child Non-members
Reservations are required by May 19, 2010
Ages 3–5
Some tails are furry and some tails have scales. Look at the many shapes and sizes of animal tails, and find out how animals use their tails. Play a tail matching game and make a craft to take home. For reservations, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org.

Senior Movie Day – Featuring “Love Happens”
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Doors open at 9:15 a.m.
Showtime at 10 a.m.
Reston Town Center Multiplex Cinemas
FREE
For ages 55 years and older
The Reston Association, in cooperation with Reston Town Center Multiplex Cinemas, presents, “Meet Me at the Movies.” Join us on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Refreshments are provided and door prizes are distributed prior to the movie. Showings are posted at www.reston.org. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577 for more information.

Night Hike
Thursday, May 27, 2010
7–8 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by May 24, 2010
$4/RA members, $6/Non-members
For all ages
For reservations, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org
Test your night vision on an after-dark tour of the forest. Listen to the sounds of the night chorus, and search for the critters, making their calls. Look for nocturnal insects, flying squirrels and frogs that are just waking up from their daytime slumber, and learn what makes these animals especially suited for the night life.

Washington Nationals Baseball Game Trip
Sunday, June 20, 2010
11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Bus pickup location: Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square
$30/RA members, $34/Non-members
For all ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
It’s Father’s Day — relax and enjoy door-to-door service as we travel by chartered bus to cheer the Nats to victory over the Chicago White Sox. Register online today. For more information, contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577.

Get Involved

Invasive Plant Management Leaders Orientation
Lead volunteers are needed for the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) program. This project will allow the Park Authority to locate and remove extremely invasive plant species before they gain a significant foothold within the parks. This program is an essential component in restoring the native ecology. EDRR Orientation Expeditions will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2010 and Thursday, June 17, 2010 at two different locations.

During the orientations, volunteers will learn how to lead, organize and manage a group of volunteers to conduct a systematic survey of designated parkland, identify targeted plant species, mark their location via hand-held GPS units and log data into an established Web site. Space is limited to six volunteers per orientation session.

For more information about the EDRR program, scheduled excursions or how to become involved, contact Kathy Frederick, Invasive Management Area Volunteer Coordinator, at 703-324-8681 or e-mail katherine.frederick@fairfaxcounty.gov. Visit the Fairfax County parks Web site for more about the IMA program.

LAST CHANCE – Volunteer for the Reston Weed Warriors Project
Saturday, May 22, 2010
10 a.m.–Noon
Location: Wainwright Drive, near the recreational field
Remove fast-growing invasive plants that harm the ecosystem in the Reston community. We will battle Garlic Mustard, one of the many invasive exotic plants taking over the Wainwright natural area. Reston needs as many hands as possible to pull Garlic Mustard from the forest floor to help create space for native plants to grow.

Covenants Committee Opening
One member from Reston’s North Point District is needed to serve a three-year term on the Covenants Committee. This committee is responsible for administering the Use and Maintenance Property Covenants and considers/determines cases concerning these areas.

Volunteers Needed for Reston Festival 2010
Come out to celebrate Reston’s birthday at the Reston Festival! The Reston Festival is seeking volunteers on July 10–11, 2010, for a variety of exciting positions throughout the weekend. Meet many of your neighbors or fulfill your community service hours while having fun. Contact Ha Brock at habrock@reston.org or call 703 435-7986. Please indicate the day and shift you are available to volunteer. In exchange for your volunteer work, you will receive a festival T-shirt and a free meal ticket. For more information, visit our Special Events Web site and www.restonfestival.com.

MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS

Reston Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday, May through October
8 a.m.–Noon
Location: Lake Anne Plaza
The Reston Farmers Market has returned for the 2010 season, with two new vendors: The Ole Pioneer’s Kitchen and 100 Bowls of Soup. On Saturday, May 16, 2010, check out this year’s spread and support sustainability in our community. Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com to find out what your favorite vendors will be selling this weekend.

The Art of John Alvin at ArtInsights
Through May 31, 2010
Location: Reston Town Center
“Lord of the Rings,” “Star Wars,” “Aladdin,” “Lion King,” “The Little Mermaid” and more represented in this worldwide exclusive. For more information, visit www.restonarts.org or call 703-478-0778.

Reston Virginia Community Events and Notices for May 8-14, 2010

Adam Viener — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:50:59 +0000

Live

Saturday Stream Restoration Walk
Join Reston Association for a walk on the newly restored Snakeden Branch and Glade streams on Saturday, May 8, 2010, from 9 a.m.–Noon. Meet at the Walker Nature Education Center, at 11450 Glade Drive, and be prepared to stroll on paved and natural surface trails to Lake Audubon, up to Soapstone, down to Glade stream and back to the Nature House. Please dress appropriately with hiking boots. RSVP to Nicki@reston.org or 703-435-6560.

Please visit our Web site: What’s New for more information, or call 703-715-4500.

Reston Bike to Work Day 2010
Join hundreds of bicycle commuters on Friday, May 21, 2010 to celebrate the annual Bike to Work Day at Reston Town Center Pavilion. Cyclists will gather from 6:30–9:30 a.m. for a free breakfast, raffles of bike-related prizes and bicycling information handouts. Hunter Mill Supervisor Catherine Hudgins will be there at 8 a.m. to greet riders.

Participants can also try out new bike routing software, and pre-registered riders will receive a free T-shirt.

Last year, about 400 people attended the Reston event. Many people bicycle as an alternative to driving, especially for short trips to work or around town. Each mile traveled by bike instead of driving is one less pound of carbon dioxide emitted into the air — and almost half of all trips taken during the day are 3 miles or fewer.

Nature News & Tips

Need woodchips? If you happen to see a pile of woodchips on RA property and would like them for your yard, please help yourself. Clean-up work following last winter’s storm damage has left RA with piles of woodchips. There is a pile near Hunters Woods pool, too. We also have overflowing bins at our maintenance facility, so come and pick them up during normal business hours. If you have a pick-up truck and call in advance, we could even schedule loading.

Adopt a Recycling Bin
For a “Restonesque” way to remember someone special or to honor a tennis player, adopt a recycling bin at a Reston Association tennis court.

The sturdy bin, made of 100 percent recycled plastic lumber, features a personalized, engraved plaque and can be placed at the tennis court of your choice.

For more information, visit our Web site.

Work

If you have questions about required certifications for the positions please call Willa at 703-435-6532 or e-mail aquaticsinfo@reston.org.

Play

One Week ’til Summer Splash
Beginning Saturday, May 15, 2010, the pools at Ridge Heights and North Shore open for the summer season. The remaining Reston Association pools will open Saturday, May 29, 2010. Get your pool pass and get your “splash on.”

Swim Lesson Water Test Day
If you are unsure what swim lesson level your child needs please join us for water test day at Ridge Heights Pool on Saturday, May 8, 2010 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Group Swim Lessons
Registration for Group Swim Lessons begins May 10, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. for RA members and May 12, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. for non-members. Registration can be done in person at our main office at 1930 Isaac Newton Square or online through SHOP RA. A schedule of group lessons is available online or in Reston magazine

Tennis Lessons
Are in full swing for all ages. Register online today.

Reston Team Tennis Underway
Contact: Mary Conaway 703-435-6534.
This is a fun, competitive league that plays every Wednesday and Thursday evening, May through October.

Bicycle Safety Rodeo
Saturday, May 8, 2010
1–4 p.m. (Stop by at any time. Course takes 20 minutes to complete.)
Location: Lake Newport Pool Facility, 11601 Lake Newport Road
FREE
Ages 5–12
Join the Reston Association, State Farm Insurance Co. and The Reston Bicycle Club for our Annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo. Children will complete eight safety stations to earn their bicyclist’s license. Children must bring their own bicycles and helmets. No registration required. This program will be canceled in the event of rain. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577 for more information or weather-related cancellations. Bike Rodeo volunteers are staffed by Common Ground Child Care Center.

Join Reston Association on a day trip to New York City
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
7 a.m.–11 p.m.
Bus Pick-Up Locations include: Hunters Woods Plaza, Thoreau Place, Lake Anne Fellowship House
$42/RA member, $48/Non-member
Ages 55 and older
Participants will be dropped off at Bryant Park on 40th Street and be on their own to explore the city. Registration forms can be found on www.reston.org. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577 for more information.

Spring Crafts
Sunday, May 16, 2010
2–3 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
$5/individual RA member, $8/ Non-member
Reservations are required by May 12, 2010
All ages
Spring is here, and what a beautiful time to bring the outdoors inside. Create a small floral wreath to decorate your own home or give as a gift. Let your creativity unfurl while using vibrant colors to make bookmarks and other crafts. All supplies provided. To make reservations, call (703) 476-9689, ext. 6540 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org.

Trail of Tails
Saturday, May 22, 2010
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
$5/child RA member, $8/child Non-member
Reservations are required by May 19, 2010
Ages 3–5
Some tails are furry and some tails have scales. Look at the many shapes and sizes of animal tails, and find out how animals use their tails. Play a tail matching game and make a craft to take home. For reservations, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org.

Washington Nationals Baseball Game Trip
Sunday, June 20, 2010
11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Bus pickup location: Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square
$30/RA member, $34/Non-member
All ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
It’s Father’s Day — relax and enjoy door-to-door service as we travel by chartered bus to cheer the Nats to victory over the Chicago White Sox. Register online today. For more information, contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577.

Get Involved

Orientation Set for Invasive Plant Management Leaders
Lead volunteers are needed for the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) program. This project will allow the Park Authority to locate and remove extremely invasive plant species before they gain a significant foothold within the parks. This program is an essential component in restoring the native ecology. EDRR Orientation Expeditions will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2010 and Thursday, June 17, 2010 at two different locations.

Covenants Committee Opening
One Member from Reston’s North Point District is needed to serve a three-year term on the Covenants Committee. This committee is responsible for administering the Use and Maintenance Property Covenants and considers/determines cases concerning these areas.

Volunteers Needed for Reston Festival 2010
Come out to celebrate Reston’s birthday at the Reston Festival! The Reston Festival is seeking volunteers on July 10–11, 2010, for a variety of exciting positions throughout the weekend. Meet many of your neighbors or fulfill your community service hours while having fun. Contact Ha Brock at habrock@reston.org or call 703 435-7986. Please indicate the day and shift you are available to volunteer. In exchange for your volunteer work, you will receive a festival T-shirt and a free meal ticket. For more information, visit our Special Events Web site and www.restonfestival.com.

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Reston eNotices Gone Crazy

Adam Viener — Mon, 03 May 2010 21:29:56 +0000

Looks like the Reston Association had some problems with their email system today. First I got a notice that time was running out to vote for the Reston Association Headquarters faculty and RA Elections, then I got a bunch of events updates. After closer inspection, the voting email was from 2009, followed by a list of happenings in October of 2009 and September of 2009. Whoops.

Are we going back to the Future with RA now?

Reston Community Events and Notices for May 1-7, 2010

Adam Viener — Sat, 01 May 2010 12:54:18 +0000

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Learn about Transit Oriented Development
Metro is coming to Reston. You’ve heard it and maybe you can’t wait for the day you can hop aboard a train rather than sit in traffic.

But what will Reston be like once Metro arrives? Gridlock around the stations? Asphalt and concrete replacing trees and walking paths? YOUR “Live, Work, Play and Get Involved”– gone? Not necessarily.

Learn how Metro will affect your neighborhood by attending Transit Oriented Development: A Tale of Two Counties and How a Connected Street Network Can Support a More Attractive and Walkable Reston. This discussion will take place on Saturday, May 15, 2010, from 9-11 a.m at South Lakes High School’s Seminar Room at 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston.

You will hear how Arlington and Montgomery counties have both turned the areas around Metro stations into beautiful, tree-lined streetscapes, where people walk, bike, live and shop, where businesses thrive and how a connected street network
improves traffic and access while it prepares areas for transit oriented development.

This event is co-hosted by Supervisor Catherine Hudgins, Hunter Mill District, Dulles Corridor Rail Association and Reston Association. For more information, call 703-715-4500.

Summer Reston® Magazine Arrives
Where will you find information on the summer program designed to connect kids with activities in Reston, a trip to one of Reston’s most venerable restaurants along with full calendars and registrations for summer sports, special events and volunteer opportunities? That and more are in the summer issue of Reston® magazine. Reston is available to anyone in the community by stopping by RA Member Services, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston, from 8:30–5 p.m. weekdays and from 9 a.m.–Noon Saturdays through July. You can also access Reston online here.

RA Headquarters is Moving
At the end of July, Reston Association will be moving its headquarters to 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. Our phone number will be the same: 703-435-6530. Join us for an Open House, Thursday, September 23, 2010. Watch the Web site for details.

Reston Bike to Work Day 2010
Join hundreds of bicycle commuters on Friday, May 21, 2010 to celebrate the annual Bike to Work Day at Reston Town Center Pavilion. Cyclists will gather from 6:30–9:30 a.m. for a free breakfast, raffles of bike-related prizes and bicycling information handouts. Hunter Mill Supervisor Catherine Hudgins will be there at 8 a.m. to greet riders.

Participants can also try out new bike routing software, and pre-registered riders will receive a free T-shirt.

Last year about 400 people attended the Reston event. Many people bicycle as an alternative to driving, especially for short trips to work or around town. Each mile traveled by bike instead of driving is one less pound of carbon dioxide emitted into the air — and almost half of all trips taken during the day are 3 miles or less.

Reston Bike to Work Day is organized by the Reston Town Center Association, Reston Association, Reston Bike Club, Friends of the W&OD Trail, The Bike Lane and Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling with the help of many local sponsors.

To register, please visit http://www.waba.org/events/btwd/ and select the Reston pit stop.

Free Workshop for Reinventing Your Home
As your lifestyle changes over the years, so can your home. Learn how to easily upgrade your home so that it will always work for you, your family and friends at the Universal Design Workshop and Product Fair, to be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Homeowners are invited to the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, to attend the workshop, which offers learning opportunities on home improvements that make an immediate difference. Projects include updates to bathrooms, kitchens and doorways. At any time, it may be useful to know how to make changes to your home during everyday repairs or major upgrades, even as your needs may change.

The event is sponsored by Supervisors Catherine Hudgins of Hunter Mill District, and Linda Smyth of Providence District.

Space is limited, so please register to attend by calling 703-478-0283 (Hunter Mill District) or 703-560-6946 (Providence District). If you need an accommodation to attend this event, please notify the office when you register.

Stream Walk
Saturday, May 8, 2010
9 a.m. – Noon
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Join RA on a walk of the newly restored Snakeden Branch and Glade streams. Meet at the Walker Nature Education Center and be prepared to walk paved and natural surface trails to Lake Audubon, up to Soapstone, down to The Glade stream and back to the Nature House. Please dress appropriately with hiking boots.
RSVP to Nicki@reston.org or 703-435-6560.

Take a Trip to China with the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
You are invited to travel to China with business and community colleagues for a nine day trip that combines both learning and cultural opportunities. Learn how the Chinese business system works. September 13-21, 2010. Contact the Chamber at 703-707-9045 or click here for more details. The trip is sponsored by the Reston and Arlington Chambers of Commerce.

Nature News & Tips

Need woodchips? If you happen to see a pile of woodchips on RA property and would like them for your yard, please help yourself. Clean-up work following last winter’s storm damage has left RA with piles of woodchips. There is a pile near Hunters Woods pool, too. We also have overflowing bins at our maintenance facility so come and pick them up during normal business hours. If you have a pick-up truck and call in advance we could even schedule loading.

Reston Recycles “Adopt-A-Bin”
Would you like an eco-friendly and “Restonesque” way to remember someone special or honor a tennis player? Then Adopt-A-Recycling-Bin and have it placed at the Reston Association tennis court of your choice.

For the full $500 donation, you can have an engraved plaque on the front of the sturdy, recycling bin, which is made of 100 percent recycled plastic lumber.

Bin donations are tax-deductible by making your checks payable to the “Friends of Reston.” For more details about the Reston Recycles Adopt-A-Bin program, contact CSFstaff@reston.org or call 703-437-7658.

Work

If you have questions about required certifications for the positions please call Willa at 703-435-6532 or e-mail aquaticsinfo@reston.org.

Play

Tennis Lessons
Are in full swing for all ages. Register online at www.reston.org.

Reston Team Tennis Underway
Contact: Mary Conaway 703-435-6534.
This is a fun competitive league that plays every Wednesday and Thursday evening, April through October.

Community Yard Sale
Saturday, May 1, 2010 (Rain Date, Sunday, May 2, 2010)
8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Reston Association parking lot, 1930 Isaac Newton Square
Stop by to browse for great bargains at our 100 family community yard sale. This event is an opportunity to find great buys for a new home or college dorm. VENDOR SPACE IS SOLD OUT. Call 703-435-6577 for recorded information on weather related cancellations.

Curious Kids
Thursday, May 6, 2010
4–5 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations are required by May 3, 2010.
$4/RA members, $6/Non-members
For children ages 5-12 years
For reservations, call 703-476-9689 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org.
Grab a magnifying glass to view insects up-close and binoculars to see birds from far away. What can you find basking on a rock, clinging to a leaf or leaping through the air? Learn how to be a wildlife watcher.

Bicycle Safety Rodeo
Saturday, May 8, 2010
1–4 p.m. (Stop by at any time. Course takes 20 minutes to complete.)
Location: Lake Newport Pool Facility, 11601 Lake Newport Road
FREE
Ages: 5–12 years
Join the Reston Association, State Farm Insurance Co., and The Reston Bicycle Club for our Annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo. Children will complete eight safety stations to earn their bicyclist’s license. Children must bring their own bicycles and helmets. No registration required. This program will be canceled in the event of rain. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577 for more information or weather-related cancellations. Bike Rodeo Volunteers are staffed by Common Ground Child Care Center.

Under Your Feet
Monday, May 10, 2010
Time: 10–11 a.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations are required by May 5, 2010.
$5/child RA members, $8/child Non-members
For children ages 18-35 mos. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For reservations, call (703) 476-9689 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org.
Look under logs to see if you can find a salamander, roly poly or Bessie beetle. Dig in the ground and see what squirms. Maybe you will even find some worms? Investigate life underground and see what is living in places that we don’t usually look.

Two Weeks to Summer Splash
Beginning May 15, the pools at Ridge Heights and North Shore both open for the summer season. The remaining Reston Association pools will open on May 29. So get your pool pass and get your “splash on.”

Washington Nationals Baseball Game Trip
Sunday, June 20, 2010
11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Bus pickup location: Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square
Fee: $30 RA members, $34 Non-members
Ages: All ages welcome. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
It’s Father’s Day — relax and enjoy door-to-door service as we travel by chartered bus to cheer the Nats to victory over the Chicago White Sox. Register online at www.reston.org. For more information, contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577.

Get Involved

Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting TIME CHANGED
Thursday, May 6, 2010
7:30 – 9 p.m.
The TAC meeting originally scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 6 will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact JT McConnell, Covenants Case Manager at 703-435-6506 or jtmcconnell@reston.org.

To volunteer for the following events, contact: Ha Brock, RA community outreach specialist, via e-mail habrock@reston.org or call 703-435-7986.

Organize Volunteers to Help with Invasive Species Infestations in Virginia’s Parks and Natural Areas
The Virginia Master Naturalists and the Virginia Native Plant Society invite organizations to plan volunteer events for the second-annual, statewide Invasive Plant Removal Day. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2010.

Potential organizers for local events include Virginia Master Naturalist chapters, Virginia Native Plant Society chapters, neighborhood organizations, local parks and recreation departments, non-profits, nature centers, state and national parks, and other community groups.

With the permission of the landowner, you can host an event and post it on our Web site by visiting www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/invasives to enter information about the location, time, volunteer needs and target species. Your event will be posted on the Invasive Plant Removal Day Web site and publicized statewide.

Join Reston Association in the Statewide Invasive Exotic Removal Day
Saturday, May 1, 2010
9 a.m.–Noon
Location: Meet at Glade Pool parking lot at the corner of Glade and Soapstone Drives
We will journey down the asphalt path heading toward Snakeden Branch, a recently restored stream. Our goal will be to remove as much Garlic Mustard as possible by pulling the plant by the roots. To volunteer, contact Ha Brock, RA Community Outreach Specialist II, at habrock@reston.org or 703-435-7986.

In 2009, local organizations hosted 41 invasive plant removal events across Virginia. More than 400 volunteers, including Master Naturalists, scouting and other youth groups, neighborhood associations and other community volunteers came to assist the effort. Together, they contributed more than 1,300 hours of service and removed more than 250 bags of invasive plants. Their service, in addition to in-kind donations, are valued at more than $27,000.

Invasive species are non-native species that cause ecological or economic harm. They are widely recognized as a costly and leading threat to healthy ecosystems, as they out-compete native species for the same resources, eventually harming trees, wildlife and water quality. Invasive plants have taken a firm foothold in many parts of the Virginia, and the Plant Removal Day is an opportunity to engage community members in reclaiming our natural areas.

Orientation Set for Invasive Plant Management Leaders
Lead volunteers are needed for the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) program. This project will allow the Park Authority to locate and remove extremely invasive plant species before they gain a significant foothold within the parks. This program is an essential component in restoring the native ecology. EDRR Orientation Expeditions to be held on Thursday, May 20, 2010 and Thursday, June 17, 2010 at two different locations.

Space is limited to six volunteers per orientation session. For more information about the EDRR program, scheduled excursions or how to become involved, contact Kathy Frederick, Invasive Management Area Volunteer Coordinator, at 703-324-8681 or email katherine.frederick@fairfaxcounty.gov. Visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resources/ima for more about the IMA program.

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Pet Fiesta – Exhibition and Pet Adoption
Saturday May 1, 2010, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Reston Town Center
Free.
All ages.
A celebration for pets and pet lovers! Includes a Tails on Trails dog walk, super pet adoption, pet contests, a Doghouse of Style fashion show, 80+ exhibitors of pet products, resources, organizations and rescue groups and more! Presented by and benefiting GoodDogz.org. On-leash pets of all kinds are welcome. www.PetFiesta.org.

“Beautiful”: Virginia Women Artists and the Body at GRACE
Through June 11
Location: Reston Town Center
The statewide Minds Wide Open program celebrates Virginia Women in the Arts. “Beautiful” features four Virginia artists: Elissa Farrow Savos, Elizabeth Menges, Victoria Gaitán, Bernis von zur Muehlen. For more information, visit www.restonarts.org or call 703-471-9242.

Reston Community eNotices for April 24-30, 2010

Adam Viener — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:12:57 +0000

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Summer Reston® Magazine Arrives
Where will you find information on the summer program designed to connect kids with activities in Reston, a trip to one of Reston’s most venerable restaurants along with the full calendars and registrations for summer sports, special events and volunteer opportunities? That and more are in the summer issue of Reston® magazine, due in RA member homes beginning April 26. Reston® is available to anyone in the community by stopping by RA Member Services, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston 8:30-5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. – noon Saturdays through July. It’s also available online.

RA Headquarters is Moving
Coming at the end of July, Reston Association will be moving its headquarters to 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston 20191. Our phone number will be the same: 703-435-6530. Join us for an Open House, Thursday, September 23, 2010. Watch the Web site for details.

Stream Restoration Walk
May 8, 2010
9 a.m. to Noon
Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Join RA on a walk of the newly restored Snakeden Branch and Glade streams. Meet at the Walker Nature Education Center and be prepared to walk paved and natural surface trails to Lake Audubon, up to Soapstone, down to The Glade stream and back to Nature House. Please dress appropriately with hiking boots.
RSVP to Nicki@reston.org or 703-435-6560

Nature News & Tips

Need woodchips? If you happen to see a pile of woodchips on RA property and would like them for your yard, please help yourself. Clean-up work following last winter’s storm damage has left RA with piles of woodchips. There is a pile near Hunters Woods pool, too. We also have overflowing bins at our maintenance facility so come and pick them up during normal business hours. If you have a pick-up truck and call in advance we could even schedule loading.

For the full $500 donation, you can have an engraved plaque on the front of the sturdy, recycling bin, which is made of 100 percent recycled plastic lumber.

Work

Reston Association Aquatics Department is NOW HIRING INSTRUCTORS
The Reston Association Aquatics Department is looking for instructors for our seasonal pools. American Red Cross certified Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructors can apply now at http://careers.reston.org/.

If you have questions about required certifications for the positions please call Willa at 703-435-6532 or e-mail aquaticsinfo@reston.org.

Play

Tennis Lessons
Are in full swing for all ages. Register online at www.reston.org.

Reston Team Tennis Underway
Contact: Mary Conaway 703-435-6534.
This is a fun competitive league that plays every Wednesday and Thursday evening – April through October

Sunrise Valley Wetlands at Sunset
Thursday, April 29
7 – 8 p.m.
Sunrise Valley Wetlands – 12700 Sunrise Valley Drive Drive. Park on the west side of the ASG Software Solutions building.
Reservations required by April 26.
$4/person RA members, $6/person Non-members
All ages welcome
For reservations, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the Sunrise Valley Wetlands. Bring a flashlight, binoculars or any other nature detective tool with you to explore your natural surroundings. This is a great time of year to experience the diversity of nature.

Community Yard Sale
Saturday, May 1, 2010 (Rain Date, Sunday, May 2)
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Reston Association parking lot, 1930 Isaac Newton Square
Stop by to browse for great bargains at our 100 family community yard sale. This event is an opportunity to find great buys for a new home or college dorm. VENDOR SPACE IS SOLD OUT. Call 703-435-6577 for recorded information on weather related cancellations.

Puddle Jumpers
Saturday, May 1
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Walker Nature Education Center – 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by April 28.
$4/RA members, $6/Non-members
All ages welcome.
For reservations, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail nature@reston.org.
Wildlife really gets hopping in springtime. Search for amphibians that lay their eggs in the early spring. Explore small vernal pools, which only contain water during part of the year, as well as Snakeden Branch stream and the shore of Lake Audubon. Learn about the life cycle of Reston’s frogs, toads and salamanders.

Curious Kids
Thursday, May 6
4 – 5 p.m.
Walker Nature Education Center – 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by May 3.
$4/RA members, $6/Non-members
For children ages 5-12 years
For reservations, call (703) 476-9689 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org.
Grab a magnifying glass to view insects up close and binoculars to see birds from far away. What can you find basking on a rock, clinging to a leaf or leaping through the air? Learn how to be a wildlife watcher.

Bicycle Safety Rodeo
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Time: Ongoing from 1 – 4 p.m. (stop by anytime. Course takes 20 minutes to complete)
Location: Lake Newport Pool Facility, 11601 Lake Newport Road
FREE
Ages: five – twelve years
Join the Reston Association, State Farm Insurance Co., and The Reston Bicycle Club for our Annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo. Children will complete 8 safety stations and earn their bicyclist’s license. Children must bring their own bicycles and helmets. No registration required. This program is cancelled in the event of rain. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577 for more information or weather related cancellations. Bike Rodeo Volunteers staffed by Common Ground Child Care Center.

Washington Nationals Baseball Game Trip
Sunday, June 20, 2010
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Bus pickup location: Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square
Fee: $30 RA members, $34 Non-members
Ages: All ages welcome. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
It’s Father’s Day. Relax and enjoy door-to-door service us as we travel by chartered bus to cheer the Nats to victory over the Chicago White Sox. Registration form can be found on our web site at www.reston.org. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577 for more information.

Get Involved

Covenants Committee Vacancy
One Member from the Hunters Woods/Dogwood District is needed to serve a three-year term on the Covenants Committee. This Committee is responsible for administering the Use and Maintenance of Property Covenants and considers/determines cases concerning these areas.

If you are interested in applying to be a member of the Covenants Committee, please forward a brief statement of interest and any pertinent qualifications by April 26, 2010, by fax (703) 435-9481, e-mail cate@reston.org or mail to Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston VA 20190 ATTN: Cate Fulkerson.

To volunteer for the following events, contact: Ha Brock, RA community outreach specialist, via e-mail habrock@reston.org or call 703-435-7986.

Volunteer for the Reston Community Weed Warriors Projects:
Remove fast growing invasive plants that harm the ecosystem in the Reston community.
All projects:
Time 10 a.m. – Noon
Please wear long sleeves and long pants if you are allergic to poison ivy. RA will provide tools, gloves, snacks and water. Adults and youth ages 10 and up are welcome. With young volunteers, adult chaperones are encouraged. This project fulfills community service requirements.

Saturday, May 22, 2010 – Wainwright Garlic Mustard
We will battle Garlic Mustard, one of the many invasive exotic plants taking over the Wainwright natural area. Reston needs as many hands as possible to pull Garlic Mustard from the forest floor to help create space for native plants to grow. Meet at Wainwright Drive near the recreational field. Look for the RA truck. There is poison ivy at this site.

Get Volunteer Help with Invasive Species Infestations in Virginia’s Parks and Natural Areas
The Virginia Master Naturalists and the Virginia Native Plant Society invite organizations to plan volunteer events for the second annual statewide Invasive Plant Removal Day. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Virginia Master Naturalist Chapters, Virginia Native Plant Society Chapters, neighborhood organizations, local parks and recreation departments, non-profits, nature centers, state and national parks, and other community groups are all potential organizers for local events.

With the permission of the landowner, you can host an event and post it on our website by visiting www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/invasives to enter in information about the location, time, volunteer needs, and target species. Your event will be on the Invasive Plant Removal Day Web site and publicized statewide.

Join Reston Association in the State-wide Invasive Exotic Removal Day
Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Location: Meet at Glade Pool parking lot at the corner of Glade and Soapstone Drives.
We will journey down the asphalt path heading towards Snakeden Branch, a recently restored stream. Our goal will be to remove as much Garlic Mustard as possible, by pulling the plant by the roots. To volunteer contact Ha Brock, RA community outreach specialist II, at habrock@reston.org or 703-435-7986.

In 2009, local organizations posted 41 invasive plant removal events across Virginia. More than 400 volunteers, including Master Naturalists, scouting and other youth groups, neighborhood associations, and other community volunteers, came to assist with the efforts. Together, they contributed more than 1300 hours of service and removed more than 250 bags of invasive plants. Their service plus addition in-kind donations are valued at more than $27,000.

Invasive species are non-native species that cause ecological or economic harm. They are widely recognized as a costly and leading threat to healthy ecosystems. They out-compete native species for the same resources, eventually harming trees, wildlife, and water quality. Invasive plants have taken a firm foothold in many parts of the state and everyone’s help is needed to reclaim our natural areas. The Virginia Invasive Plant Removal Day is an opportunity to engage our citizenry in these efforts.

Orientation Set for Invasive Plant Management Leaders
Lead volunteers are needed for the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) program. This project will allow the Park Authority to locate and remove extremely invasive plant species before they gain a significant foothold within the parks. This program is an essential component in restoring the native ecology. EDRR Orientation Expeditions to be held on May 20 and June 17, 2010 at two different locations.

During the orientations volunteers will learn how to lead, organize and manage a group of volunteers to conduct a systematic survey of designated parkland, identify targeted plant species, mark their location via hand-held GPS units and log data into an established website.

Space is limited to six volunteers per orientation session. For more information about the EDRR program, scheduled excursions or how to become involved, contact Kathy Frederick, IMA volunteer coordinator at 703-324-8681 or send an email to katherine.frederick@fairfaxcounty.gov. Information about the IMA program can also be found online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resources/ima.

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