Dear Reston Friends and Neighbors,
This Tuesday evening, June 8, will be the first–and maybe last–major opportunity for you to listen or speak to the Reston Master Plan Special Study Task Force that is in the process of re-shaping Reston into an urban community. The evening’s agenda is devoted to public comment, including comments by Reston’s various civic groups. Everyone is encouraged to participate and I strongly encourage you to be among those present at this important meeting.
The focus of the open comment session will be to gather community inputs on what should be done in developing the Dulles Corridor area–roughly the area between Sunset Hills and Sunrise Valley drives–and Reston Town Center, especially the under-developed north area from Baron Cameron to Bowman Town Center drives.
The task force has spent months hearing County officials and outside experts about what exists in these areas and the opportunities for transit-oriented development (TOD). TOD calls for high-density, high-rise, mixed-use (residential, office, retail, & other) development around the coming Metrorail stations. This is your one opportunity to make a contribution before they move on to deciding what and how much may be built where over the next several decades along the Dulles Corridor and in Reston Town Center.
RCA’s Reston 2020 Committee will be participating as a civic group. Its five work groups, covering such important issues as urban design and livability, environment, transportation, parks and recreation, and implementation, phasing, & financing, will be making very short presentations based on their months of research on these issues. The reports these work groups have submitted to the Task Force that back their brief presentations, they will be available on Reston 2020’s blog (Reston 2020: Citizens Shaping Reston’s Future) by Monday evening.
Reston 2020’s experience has indicated that the Task Force will listen and consider the concerns of the community. First, the vast majority of the Task Force members are Restonians. Second, Reston’s civic groups are adequately represented among the Task Force membership, including RA, RCA, ARCH, and the P&Z Committee. Most importantly, the Task Force has demonstrated an increasing openness to new ideas as it has progressed. If you have a concern or idea, I think they will listen to and consider your thoughts.
If you are invested in Reston as a place you plan to live for most of the rest of your life–and hope that maybe your children (or future grandchildren!) will live here too–I strongly urge you to attend Tuesday evening’s meeting. The meeting will be held at the South Lakes High School Lecture Hall and begins at 7PM. The meeting will give you the opportunity to hear other Restonians’ concerns and ideas as well as give you an opportunity to share your own. If you wish to speak, be prepared to say what you want in three minutes because we expect many others will wish to speak as well. Your participation in a huge turnout would be fantastic for the Task Force and the future of Reston.
Reston’s future as a planned community is important. Please use this unique opportunity to show you care and, if you choose, share your thoughts with the Reston Task Force. That’s Tuesday, June 8, 7PM, South Lakes High School Lecture Hall.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Regards,
Terry
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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. 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.
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
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. 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.
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.
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.
June 4, Friday, 6 until 8 pm: All are welcome to the opening reception for TWO NEW EXHIBITS –
• “Reston Stream Restoration” An exhibit of information and models showing the importance and benefits of restoring urban streams, and the progress of Reston’s stream restoration program. Presented by Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc (WSSI). (See below for Talk & Walk scheduled for Saturday, too!)
• “Nature of Reston” – Photography by Chuck Veatch, featured in the book “Nature of Reston”.
Both on display through July 6.
June 5, Saturday, 12 noon: Stream Restoration Exhibit Talk and Walk – Mike Rolband of Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc (WSSI) will talk about the next phase of the stream restoration program in Reston. At 1 pm, WSSI staff will lead a walk to Hickory Cluster to view pre-restoration streams, and at 2 pm, view a post-restoration stream at the Glade Fire Ring. For more information, contact Bethany Bezak, bbezak@wetlandstudies.com, or call 703-679-5646.
June 5, Saturday, 2 pm: Families are invited to hear Ralph Cosham present a reading of “Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame.
June 19, Saturday, 2 pm: Author Tom Finn presents his book, “Are You Clueless?”
July 17, Saturday, 2 pm: Author Trevor Owens presents his book, “Fairfax County”.
July 23, Friday, 6 until 8 pm: Opening Reception. Show and sale of works by the inimitable Reston artist, Pat Macintyre.
August 21, Saturday, 2 pm: Author Suzanne Scurlock-Durana presents her book, “Healing from the Core”.
ALSO SHOWING:
Permanent Exhibit – “From New Town to Our Town” Get the whole Reston story with a live history tour every Saturday at noon. Museum guide books available.
Save the Date:
October 16, Saturday – 9th Annual Reston Home Tour. A self-guided tour showcasing distinctive private homes, and more. Ticket proceeds benefit Reston Museum.
The new book “Reston, Virginia – A New Town”, an informative guide to Reston history, is included with Reston Historic Trust membership. Additional copies ($15 each) and memberships ($15 & up) can be purchased at the Reston Museum Shop, in person, or online at www.restonmuseum.org
Admission to Reston Museum is free. Except where noted, all events are free.
Membership and donations to Reston Historic Trust are TAX DEDUCTIBLE ~ your support is priceless!
Reston Museum & Shop ~ Operated by Reston Historic Trust
1639 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Village Center
OPEN: Tues-Fri, 12 – 5 pm; Saturday, 10 am-5 pm; Sunday, 12 – 5 pm; and 24 hours daily at www.RestonMuseum.org. Contact: RestonMuseum@gmail.com 703-709-7700
Reston Historic Trust (RHT) – “Best of Reston 2010” honoree – a community-based non-profit organization, was founded in 1996 to sustain the unique history of the award-winning, innovative, planned community of Reston through the operation of Reston Museum and Shop, which opened to the public in 1997. Located at Lake Anne Village Center, Reston Museum is open Tuesday to Friday from 12 until 5 PM, Saturday from 10 AM until 5 PM, and Sunday from 12 until 5 pm, staffed by volunteer docents. Reston Museum offers walking tours, community exhibits and archives, programs, commemorative bricks, and annual events such as Reston Founders Day in April, and the Reston Home Tour in October. Reston Museum’s shop is the only source for Reston-ware such as t-shirts, mugs, works by Reston artists, and more. Funding support for operation of Reston Museum comes from public membership in the Reston Historic Trust, donations, grants, Reston Home Tour proceeds, and shop sales. Call 703-709-7700 or visit www.restonmuseum.org. Reston Museum and Shop, 1639 Washington Plaza, Reston, VA 20190
Event: Taste of Lake Anne
Date: Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time: 9AM-12PM
Location: Lake Anne Plaza – 11402 Washington Plaza, Reston, VA 20190
Website: www.lakeanneplaza.com
Cost: Taste’s range from $2-$5
Rain or Shine
Eat to your heart’s delight at the Taste of Lake Anne on Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 9AM-12PM at Lake Anne Plaza in the historic heart and soul of Reston. Signature restaurants will dish up savory bites and noteworthy creations using fresh and local ingredients from the ever popular Saturday Farmers Market – also taken place at the same time on the Plaza. In addition, the open air arts & craft market will be in full swing featuring over 30 vendors and children friendly activities.
Participating restaurants include: Café Montmarte, Jasmine Cafe, G Sushi, Roti Grill, Kalypso’s, Chesapeake Chocolate, and Virginia Gourmet.
For more information, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com
Reston Town Center Summer Concert Series
Here is the 2010 Concert Schedule for the Reston Town Center:
2010 SUMMER SCHEDULE
Free concerts throughout the summer!
Time: Saturdays, June – August, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., rain or shine
Place: Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston Virginia
Directions: From the Capital Beltway (495), take the Dulles Toll Road (Exit 45A/ Route 267 West). At Reston Parkway (Exit 12), turn right. To enter Reston Town Center, turn left at the fourth light onto New Dominion. Free garage parking
Contact: call 703-912-4062 for further concert information
JUNE
5th
Radio King Orchestra
swing, big band jazz
12th
Entrain
island rhythms, funk, blues, ska
19th
C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band
Taste of Reston zydeco, high-energy blues
26th*
Chuck Redd w/ Maucha Adnet, Duduka Da Fonseca, & Robert Redd
JULY
3rd
Upper East Side Big Band
swing, big band jazz
10th
Reston Festival
17th
Jambulay
reggae, calypso, Afro-beat
24th
Solas
world-class Irish music
31st
Incendio
Spanish guitar, Afro-Cuban & more
AUGUST
7th
Big Joe & the Dynaflows
New Orleans swing, rhythm & blues
14th
Johnny White & the Elite Band
Motown
21st*
Airmen of Note
U.S. Air Force jazz band
28th
Hard Day’s Night
Beatles tribute
*concert format: no dance floor
Please note: Other than the June 19th Taste of Reston, alcohol is permitted at restaurants only.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Celebrate Fairfax has announced the Lords and Ladies of Fairfax for 2010. Representing our fair Reston, the Hunter Mill District, are Lady Carol Ann Bradley and Lord Patrick Kane.
Lady Carol Ann Bradley – Carol Ann Bradley’s service record is a testament to her selflessness and commitment to the Reston community. As the Principal of Terraset Elementary School, she has touched the lives of hundreds of Reston’s children and their families. In addition to her leadership in education, she has also served on the Reston Community Center Board for the past three years and most recently served as the Chairman of the Governing Board. Expanding upon her role as a leader of service in Reston, she has been involved in numerous community and national organizations, some of which include: the Greater Reston Arts Center, the American Association of University Women, the National Council for Negro Women, Global Camps Africa, Reston Interfaith, and the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. Ms. Bradley’s work is a model of dedicated community service, which she exemplifies in every facet of her life.
Lord Patrick Kane – Patrick Kane is a long time Reston resident and has been involved as a consultant, educator, and community advisor addressing planning and community needs for over 30 years. Locally Mr. Kane’s projects have addressed the planning needs of Reston, the Town of Herndon, and the future of Tyson’s Corner. Mr. Kane served as a member of the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission, a member of the Board of Directors of Gabriel Homes, the Dulles Corridor Task Force, and the Board of Directors AHOME. He was a founder and the first president of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and has shared his expertise as a member of the Southgate Community Center Advisory Council. Having raised a family in Reston, participating as a coach, a mentor, and an educator, Mr. Kane continues to be involved in the community, offering cutting edge and innovative community planning ideas and concepts for Reston and greater Fairfax County.
The Lords and Ladies of Fairfax will be honored at a dinner on June 7, and presented by the Board of Supervisors at their meeting at the Fairfax Government Center on June 8 at 9:30 am. For more information, contact Celebrate Fairfax, 703-324-3247, or www.celebratefairfax.com.
The tradition of honoring Lords and Ladies Fairfax began in 1984 as a unique way to recognize exceptional citizens of Fairfax County. Each year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors selects two people from each district who have demonstrated superior volunteer service, heroism, or other special accomplishments to receive the award.
Events – Reston Museum
All are welcome – come and enjoy free events at Reston Museum
May 22, Saturday, 1:30 pm: Afternoon PROGRAM & WALK – Patty Nicoson, chair of Dulles Corridor Rail Association, will present a talk based on the special exhibit “Reston – The Road and the Rail”. Afterwards, attendees will carpool to the Wiehle Ave. Park & Ride. From there, Ms. Nicoson will lead a walk to view rail construction in progress in the Dulles Access Road median, plus sites of planned development and access points around the ‘Wiehle Station’ location.
May 22, Saturday, 7 pm: Evening PROGRAM – Singer Beverly Cosham will perform “Favorite Composers”. This popular song stylist will showcase many of her favorite jazz composers, as well as perform some of her signature hits, and mesmerize with her humor and musical knowledge of jazz history. “Beverly’s stage presence is warm, inviting and relaxing,” says Ellen Graves, long time fan and Reston resident. “She’s a welcome distraction from our stressful lives.”
June 4, Friday, 6-8 pm: Opening Reception for TWO new exhibits –
• Reston Stream Restoration, presented by Wetland Studies Solutions.
• “Nature’s Best” – Exhibit of photography from Nature’s Best Magazine, which is published here in Reston, and Chuck Veatch’s works featured in the “Nature of Reston” book. On display through July 6.
June 5, Saturday, 12 noon: Exhibit talk and walk with Mike Rolband of Wetland Studies and Solutions, focusing on the next phase of the stream restoration program in Reston.
June 5, Saturday, 2 pm: Ralph Cosham will present a family reading of “Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame. Children are invited to attend with parents.
NOW SHOWING:
Special Exhibit, through May 30 – “RESTON: The Road and the Rail” showing 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. Sponsored by The JBG Companies.
Permanent Exhibit – “From New Town to Our Town” Get the whole story with a live history tour every Saturday at noon.
ART through May 28 – Guy Zoller, Reston potter. A show and sale of classical sculptures and decorative functional pottery. On display through May 28.
Save the Date:
October 16, Saturday – 9th Annual Reston Home Tour. Ticket proceeds benefit Reston Museum.
Reston Museum & Shop
Operated by Reston Historic Trust
1639 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Village Center
OPEN: Tues-Fri, 12 – 5 pm; Saturday, 10 am-5 pm; Sunday, 12 – 5 pm; and 24 hours daily at www.RestonMuseum.org. Contact: RestonMuseum@gmail.com 703-709-7700
Reston Historic Trust – “Best of Reston 2010” !
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.
Live
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
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 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.
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. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577 for more information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival is this weekend at the Reston Town Center (May 15&16th) and is open from 10am – 6pm daily.
For more information visit:
http://www.restonarts.org/Festival/
The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival, produced by the Greater Reston Arts Center, is a top-rated annual juried outdoor street festival held in the heart of the elegant and bustling Reston Town Center. The two-day event attracts over 50,000 patrons and provides an interactive experience to view, purchase, and experience art directly from the unique and talented artists who have created it.