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WEATHER RELATED ANNOUNCEMENTS ON HOME PAGE
Please watch the Reston Association homepage for updates on office closures in the event of weather-related disruptions to services. To receive instant notification via Twitter, subscribe to Reston Association’s Twitter feed. Just go to our homepage, www.reston.org and click on the Twitter icon. Here is some additional information from the Red Cross to help you prepare in the event of a hurricane.
COMMUNITY YARD SALE
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 (rain date Sept. 11)
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive.
Ninety-five families will be selling a variety of items. Sign up to have a booth or stop by to browse for great bargains. Booth space equals two parking spaces. Tables are not provided. Space is limited. All sales are final. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org. Registration required. Click here for more information.
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NIGHT HIKE
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011
8-9 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
Reservations required by Aug. 26, 2011.
$4/person RA members, $6/person Non-members
For all ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.)
For reservations, please call 703-476-9689 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
Test your night vision as you explore the forest after sunset. 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.
U.S. OPEN BUS TRIP TO ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM IN NEW YORK
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011
6 a.m.-11 p.m.
Meet at Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive.
Reservations required by Aug. 29, 2011
$140/person RA members, $145/person non-members.
Ages 12 years through adult (Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.)
For reservations, please call 703-435-6502 or e-mail tennis@reston.org
ENVIRONMENTAL FILM NIGHT: “FRESH”
Friday, Sept. 9, 2011
7-9 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
Reservations required by Sept. 6, 2011.
$5 suggested donation.
For adults.
For reservations, please call (703) 476-9689 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
“FRESH” celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture system into an industrial model and offer new alternatives for a healthier and more sustainable future. After the film, join members of Sustainable Reston’s Local Foods Working Group for a discussion about healthy eating in Reston and what you can do to support a sustainable diet. Brought to you in partnership with Sustainable Reston.
SEPTEMBER SCAVENGER HUNT
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011
11 a.m.-Noon
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
Reservations required by Sept. 7, 2011.
$4/person RA members, $6/person Non-members.
For all ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.)
For reservations, please call 703-476-9689 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
Nature’s treasures are hidden everywhere. Go on a scavenger hunt to find them all. Look high in the trees and low on the ground as you follow a trail of clues. Who knows where the clues will lead you? Collect a prize at the end.
GROUP TENNIS LESSONS
Registration is now open.
Available for all ages and skill levels. For more information or contact our Tennis Lesson Coordinator at 703-435-6502 or tennis@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 or click HERE and join us for some fun this season.
Get Involved
Please visit our new Volunteer Reston Facebook Page and “Like” us if you are a member of the Facebook community. Check out our photo albums to see our volunteers in action and find out how your neighbors and friends are getting involved. Receive up-to-date volunteer opportunities in Reston for all ages. www.facebook.com/VolunteerReston.
WEED WARRIORS PROJECT – PROTECT THE TREES
Our native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive exotic plants like English Ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and Bamboo. We need warriors like you to join us in rescuing Reston’s beautiful parkland from these aggressive plants. 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. Please spend a couple hours in our parkland protecting our forests every fourth Saturday of each month as we help restore Reston’s forests to their natural state.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon.
Children under 13 must be supervised by an adult.
Please wear long sleeves and long pants if you are allergic to poison ivy. RA will provide tools, gloves, snacks and water. To volunteer, contact Ha Brock, RA community outreach specialist at habrock@reston.org or by phone at 703-435-7986.
Protect the Trees
Saturday Sept. 24
The heavy vines of Oriental Bittersweet continue to strangle trees and take over shrubs in the natural area at Stones Throw Drive. Oriental Bittersweet is one of the most invasive and vigorous weeds in Reston. Please help us eradicate this aggressive vine. We will meet at the Bright Pond Lane cul-de-sac and walk down the path on the left of the pipe-Stem driveway. There is poison ivy at this site.
HELP MONITOR STREAMS
Ages: Must be 16 years old or older. Fall Session: Oct. 1- Nov. 30.
Become a volunteer stream monitor and help RA assess the health of our streams at several sites in Reston. If you are willing to learn, can work with a partner, enjoy data collection, wildlife identification and are interested in the health of Reston’s streams, this is the job for you. Volunteering consists of four monitoring sessions of three to four hours each for a total of 12-16 hours per year. Training and practice are required and a two-year commitment is encouraged. For more information join the volunteer monitors’ e-mail notification list by sending an e-mail to Brian Petty, Watershed Specialist at bpetty@reston.org with “Add me to the Stream Monitors list” in the message.
28TH ANNUAL RESTON TRIATHLON SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
This year’s edition of the Reston Triathlon will be held at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, beginning with the swim at Lake Audubon. The popular race attracts nearly 700 participants to swim, bike and run in south Reston. Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions. Each volunteer will receive a T-shirt and be able to enjoy post-race food and music at the South Lakes High School stadium. Please visit the website, http://www.restontriathlon.org/tri/ and click on the volunteer link on the left bar.
MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS
Note: These listings are provided by other organizations. Please contact that organization for questions or details.
RESTON MUSEUM
Owned and operated by Reston Historic Trust
1639 Washington Plaza, Reston, Va., at historic Lake Anne Plaza
703-709-7700 www.restonmuseum.org
Permanent exhibit: “From New Town to Our Town.” Get the whole Reston story through this comprehensive exhibit of the beginnings and development of this award-winning community. Enjoy a live history tour of the exhibit, presented by docents every Saturday at noon. Museum guidebooks are available.
RESTON CONCERT ON THE TOWN SERIES – SCYTHIAN
Saturday, Aug. 27, 7:30-10 p.m., Reston Town Center Pavilion.
High-energy Celtic and world music. Alcohol permitted at restaurants only. Free.
RESTON COMMUNITY CENTER SEEKS BOARD CANDIDATES
Reston Community Center is seeking candidates to run for seats on its 2011-2012 Board of Governors. Residents of Small District 5, age 18 or older, are eligible to run for appointment to the board.
Candidates must complete a candidacy statement in order to have their names placed on the Preference Poll ballot. Statements will be available at the center or online at www.restoncommunitycenter.com beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 29. The deadline for candidacy registration is 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12.
This year’s Preference Poll will fill three three-year positions and the balance of a one-year term. Online and mail-in balloting, and walk-in voting will be available from Sept. 22-Oct. 13 until 5 p.m. For more information call 703-476-4500 or visit the RCC website.
MEET ACTOR-NARRATOR AT THE RESTON LIBRARY
Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.
Reston Regional Library
For reservations, call 703-689-2700 (press 4)
Come meet actor Ralph Cosham. He performs at Arena Stage and the Shakespeare Theater. He has appeared in feature films. Fairfax County Public Libraries own many of the audiobooks that he has narrated.
BEFORE RESTON: AN INTIMATE VIEW OF THE TOWN OF WIEHLE
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011
7-9 p.m., Reston Community Center, Lake Anne, 1609A Washington Plaza.
Call 703-709-7700 or e-mail restonmuseum@gmail.com.
Reston Museum presents a primer on the pre-history of Reston: The little town of Wiehle. Historical researcher, Audrey Haugan, will present an overview of this historic location developed by Dr. Max Wiehle on the land that is now Reston.
LAKE FAIRFAX PARK WALK
Saturday, Sept. 10.
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Meet at Reston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza at Lake Anne, to carpool to the Uplands Tennis Courts on Ring Road for a walk over the new foot bridge connecting Buttermilk Trail in Reston to Lake Fairfax Park. The bridge is part of the Reston Association stream restoration project being undertaken with Wetland Studies and Solutions on 29 miles of Reston streams. Led by Nancy Davis, the two-mile walk will go around Lake Fairfax and down Hunt Club Road to one of the highest elevations in Reston on Ring Road. All welcome. Call the museum at 703-709-7700.
GREAT DECISIONS – AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
Sept. 13, 2-4 p.m.
Reston Regional Library
For reservations, please call 703-689-2700 (press 4)
Join us a stimulating roundtable discussion of American foreign policy. This month’s topic is “Sanctions and Nonproliferation.” Reading material is available at the library’s Information Desk.
BEFORE RESTON: THE CAPTIVATING STORY OF THE BOWMAN FAMILY
Thursday, Sept. 22
7-9 p.m.
Reston Community Center, Lake Anne, 1609A Washington Plaza.
Information: 703-709-7700; restonmuseum@gmail.com.
Reston Museum revisits pre-Reston history with an extensive presentation on the Bowman family and the era of 1927-1961. Learn stories about this family, including the history of the Bowman Distillery that continued its production of “Virginia Gentleman” bourbon in Reston through the 1980s. All welcome.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH CONFERENCE
Learn about Neighborhood Watch. See police safety and rescue equipment. Free.
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston.
Neighborhood Watch Educational Workshops
You will learn:
- How to start a Neighborhood Watch
- Tips on home security and safety
- Keeping a Neighborhood Watch active
- How to recruit volunteers in your community
Brought to you by Fairfax County Police Department and Reston Association.
RESTON, VA – Reston Community Center (RCC) is pleased to announce the grand re-opening of the RCC Lake Anne facility on September 10. All are invited to attend the grand re-opening ribbon-cutting ceremony and see the newly renovated and expanded facility. RCC Lake Anne is located at 1609-A Washington Plaza Reston, VA 20190. This event is free and open to the public.
The grand re-opening celebration will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at RCC Lake Anne. The RCC Board of Governors and special guests will participate in the official ribbon-cutting to re-open the facility. The newly expanded 12,000-square-foot facility features: two dedicated fitness studios, a wellness studio, a new 3-d media fine art studio, a three-dimensional art hallway to showcase teacher/student work, an expanded fine art studio, and a new air conditioning system and improved acoustics. The celebration will include special remarks and classroom demonstrations.
“With the renovation and expansion of RCC Lake Anne, Reston Community Center is poised to serve several hundred more patrons of all ages and abilities in beautiful new classrooms dedicated to fitness, wellness and fine arts,” Reston Community Center Executive Director Leila Gordon said. “The RCC Board and Staff have worked hard to ensure this is a premium facility that will continue to enrich the community by providing exceptional leisure and cultural experiences.”
The ribbon cutting ceremony is open to the public. For more information, call BeBe Nguyen, RCC Director of Communications, at 703-390-6145.
W&OD Trail Event – Sept 3, 2011
Dominion Virginia Power has teamed with the Northern Virginia Regional Park Foundation and the Greater Washington Sports Alliance to host a signature environmental event that highlights the Washington and Old Dominion Trail. Dominion Trail Mix is a family-themed event which celebrates the Trail and our community as a whole. It will be held Saturday, September 3, 2011.
All proceeds will go to support the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority’s “Nature Nuts” program. The goal of this program is to provide half a million children with a meaningful outdoor experience that positively affects them through education, health benefits and interaction with the environment.
Trail Mix is actually three different events:
Hail the Trail (7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.): It will feature the largest community service project in the trail’s history, and will take place at 10 locations along the trail.
The Great Skedaddle (Starts at 11:00 a.m.): It will combine biking, running and walking along the W&OD trail, for bikers, runners and walkers of all ages.
Trail Fest (Noon – 5:00 p.m.): This is a community festival for families and park enthusiasts to be held at Farmwell Station Middle School in Ashburn. Trail Fest is free to the public and features live entertainment, activities, food and sports clinics.
Volunteers Needed
Two of the Hail the Trail locations are in Reston:
Wiehle Station
Tasks: Bench construction, overgrowth removal, and cutting back of vegetation around the picnic area
Cross streets: Wiehle Ave and Sunset Hills Rd.
Sunrise-Sunset Station
Tasks: Replacement of boards in picnic table
Work takes place at: Robert Fulton Dr. & Sunrise Valley Dr.
If you have a team of volunteers who would like to participate at one of the Hail the Trail station locations in Reston, please contact Chris Browne or Melody Jones with the Greater Washington Sports Alliance. They are responsible for organizing the day’s activities, and can assist with getting your organization involved or answer any questions.
Here is their contact information:
Chris Browne
P: 202-407-8557
E: cbrowne@gwsportsalliance.com
Melody Jones
P: 703-966-4292
E: mjones@gwsportsalliance.com
Please visit the Dominion Trail Mix web site for additional information about the events as well as volunteer and sponsorship opportunities:
http://www.dominiontrailmix.com
RESTON, VA — Sustainable Reston, a project of the Fairfax Coalition for Smarter Growth, invites nominations for the third annual Reston Sustainability Awards, which will be presented at Sustainable Reston’s community-wide forum on October 22.
The Reston Sustainability Awards honor Reston citizens and organizations that have contributed significantly to making our community sustainable. The awards are designed to highlight global, national, and local sustainability issues and to foster a community-wide discussion about sustainability.
This year, awards will be presented in four categories: youth (12-18), adult (18 or older), business organization, and nonprofit or community organization. All entrants must reside or attend school within the Reston jurisdiction, and organizations must be headquartered in Reston.
Entrants must have contributed significantly to the sustainability of the Reston community within the past two years in one of more of the following areas:
- Best sustainable management practices
- Coalition building
- Community engagement
- Cultural contribution
- Economic feasibility (present day)
- Education
- Energy efficiency and/or conservation
- Green building or renovation
- Greening/landscaping
- Habitat protection or preservation
- Integrated methods (air/land/water)
- Leadership
- Pollution prevention/remediation/cleanup
- Recreation opportunity
- Stormwater management
- Sustainable food
- Sustainable health system/program
- Sustainable jobs/employment
- Transportation alternatives
- Water efficiency/conservation
- Other areas as appropriate
Award nominations are due on September 15, 2011. Additional information and nomination forms are available online at www.sustainablereston.org. Completed nominations should be mailed to Sustainability Awards, c/o Sustainable Reston, 12132 Quorn Lane, Reston, VA 20191.
The awards will be presented during a formal ceremony at the community-wide Sustainable Reston forum on October 22. The forum will be held at the Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods at 3 p.m.
Sustainable Reston is a project of the Fairfax Coalition for Smarter Growth. The community-wide sustainability forum is co-sponsored by civic organizations including Sustainable Reston, Fairfax County, the Reston Association, the Reston Community Center, the Reston Citizens Association, the Reston Historic Trust, the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, the Reston Town Center Association, and Reston Interfaith.
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About the Reston Community Center
Each year RCC offers more than 2,000 positive, self-development experiences that enhance the quality of life for all people living and working in Reston. RCC provides a wide range of programs in arts, aquatics, enrichment and life-long learning. We also create and sustain community traditions through special events, outreach activities and facility rentals. To find the programs or events that are right for you, visit www.restoncommunitycenter.org or call 703-476-4500.
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COMMUNITY YARD SALE
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 (rain date Sept. 11)
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive.
Ninety-five families will be selling a variety of items. Sign up to have a booth or stop by to browse for great bargains. Booth space equals two parking spaces. Tables are not provided. Space is limited. All sales are final. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org. Registration required. Click here for more information.
FRIENDLY REMINDER: PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER PETS
Reston residents are reminded to obey the Fairfax County law that states the following: “It shall be unlawful for the owner of any animal or animals to keep such animal or animals in such a manner as to cause unsanitary conditions. The owner or custodian of any dog shall be responsible for the removal of excreta deposited by such dog on the property of another, including public places.” – Fairfax County Code of Ordinance, Section 41.1-2-6.
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RA SEEKS PART-TIME GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST I
This position provides assistance with the writing and design of the Association’s publications, brochures, flyers and advertisements, ensuring that all materials comply with graphic and style standards of the Association. Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree (A.A.) in Graphic Design, Communications or related field, plus two years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. For more information, please go to http://careers.reston.org/
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SOME POOLS TO CLOSE FOR SEASON
Several Reston Association pools will be closing for the season on Sunday, Aug. 21. Please visit our website (www.reston.org) for the complete pool schedule.
TRIP TO VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS IN RICHMOND
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Bus pick-up times and locations:
8 a.m., Hunters Woods Shopping Center (Ledo’s Pizza).
8:15 a.m., Thoreau Place, 1951 Sagewood Lane.
8:30 a.m., Lake Anne Fellowship House, 11450 North Shore Drive.
$36/RA members.
$42/Non-members.
Ages: Senior Adults, 55 years and older.
Join Reston Association for a guided tour of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. Enjoy artwork from almost every major world culture. The museum houses a permanent collection of more than 22,000 works of art including the Faberge exhibit. Participants will be on their own after a 30-minute guided tour. The Amuse Restaurant will be open for lunch in between exhibits. Registration is required. Call 703-435-6577 for registration information.
KIDS OUTDOORS
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011
9 a.m.-Noon
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
Reservations required by Aug. 19, 2011
$15/child RA members, $20/child non-members.
For ages 6-8 years old.
For reservations, please call 703-476-9689 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
Parents – Drop off your child at this action-packed morning of outdoor fun.
Kids – Answer the call of the wild. Learn some tips, tricks and techniques of basic wilderness survival. Pitch a tent. Play a game of search and rescue. Discover what all backcountry hikers should carry in their packs. Find a hidden treasure in the woods using basic tools of navigation. Make your own nutritious and delicious trail mix.
NIGHT HIKE
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011
8-9 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
Reservations required by Aug. 26, 2011.
$4/person RA members, $6/person Non-members
For all ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.)
For reservations, please call 703-476-9689 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
Test your night vision as you explore the forest after sunset. 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.
U.S. OPEN BUS TRIP TO ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM IN NEW YORK
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011
6 a.m.-11 p.m.
Meet at Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive.
Reservations required by Aug. 29, 2011
$140/person RA members, $145/person non-members.
Ages 12 years through adult (Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.)
For reservations, please call 703-435-6502 or e-mail tennis@reston.org
ENVIRONMENTAL FILM NIGHT: “FRESH”
Friday, Sept. 9, 2011
7-9 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
Reservations required by Sept. 6, 2011.
$5 suggested donation.
For adults.
For reservations, please call (703) 476-9689 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
“FRESH” celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture system into an industrial model and offer new alternatives for a healthier and more sustainable future. After the film, join members of Sustainable Reston’s Local Foods Working Group for a discussion about healthy eating in Reston and what you can do to support a sustainable diet. Brought to you in partnership with Sustainable Reston.
GROUP TENNIS LESSONS
Registration is now open.
Available for all ages and skill levels. For more information or contact our Tennis Lesson Coordinator at 703-435-6502 or tennis@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 or click HERE and join us for some fun this season.
Get Involved
Please visit our new Volunteer Reston Facebook Page and “Like” us if you are a member of the Facebook community. Check out our photo albums to see our volunteers in action and find out how your neighbors and friends are getting involved. Receive up-to-date volunteer opportunities in Reston for all ages. www.facebook.com/VolunteerReston.
WEED WARRIORS PROJECT – PROTECT THE TREES
Our native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive exotic plants like English Ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and Bamboo. We need warriors like you to join us in rescuing Reston’s beautiful parkland from these aggressive plants. 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. Please spend a couple hours in our parkland protecting our forests every fourth Saturday of each month as we help restore Reston’s forests to their natural state.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon.
Children under 13 must be supervised by an adult.
Please wear long sleeves and long pants if you are allergic to poison ivy. RA will provide tools, gloves, snacks and water. To volunteer, contact Ha Brock, RA community outreach specialist at habrock@reston.org or by phone at 703-435-7986.
Protect the Trees
Saturday Sept. 24
The heavy vines of Oriental Bittersweet continue to strangle trees and take over shrubs in the natural area at Stones Throw Drive. Oriental Bittersweet is one of the most invasive and vigorous weeds in Reston. Please help us eradicate this aggressive vine. We will meet at the Bright Pond Lane cul-de-sac and walk down the path on the left of the pipe-Stem driveway. There is poison ivy at this site.
HELP MONITOR STREAMS
Ages: Must be 16 years old or older. Fall Session: Oct. 1- Nov. 30.
Become a volunteer stream monitor and help RA assess the health of our streams at several sites in Reston. If you are willing to learn, can work with a partner, enjoy data collection, wildlife identification and are interested in the health of Reston’s streams, this is the job for you. Volunteering consists of four monitoring sessions of three to four hours each for a total of 12-16 hours per year. Training and practice are required and a two-year commitment is encouraged. For more information join the volunteer monitors’ e-mail notification list by sending an e-mail to Brian Petty, Watershed Specialist at bpetty@reston.org with “Add me to the Stream Monitors list” in the message.
28TH ANNUAL RESTON TRIATHLON SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
This year’s edition of the Reston Triathlon will be held at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, beginning with the swim at Lake Audubon. The popular race attracts nearly 700 participants to swim, bike and run in south Reston. Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions. Each volunteer will receive a T-shirt and be able to enjoy post-race food and music at the South Lakes High School stadium. Please visit the website, http://www.restontriathlon.org/tri/ and click on the volunteer link on the left bar.
MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS
Note: These listings are provided by other organizations. Please contact that organization for questions or details.
RESTON MUSEUM
Owned and operated by Reston Historic Trust
1639 Washington Plaza, Reston, Va., at historic Lake Anne Plaza
703-709-7700 www.restonmuseum.org
Permanent exhibit: “From New Town to Our Town.” Get the whole Reston story through this comprehensive exhibit of the beginnings and development of this award-winning community. Enjoy a live history tour of the exhibit, presented by docents every Saturday at noon. Museum guidebooks are available.
RESTON CONCERT ON THE TOWN SERIES – MO’ SOL
Presented by Reston Town Center Association and Reston Town Center.
Saturday, Aug. 20, 7:30-10 p.m., Reston Town Center Pavilion.
Motown, soul and R&B. Alcohol permitted at restaurants only. Free. Rain or shine.
25TH ANNUAL RESTON CENTURY BIKE TOUR
Sunday, Aug. 21. Registration 6 a.m..
Reston Town Center Pavilion & W&OD Trail.
Riders select 30-, 63- or 100-mile routes. Post-ride party with food and music for participating cyclists. Friends and family join the festivities for a fee. Rain or shine. www.restonbikeclub.org.
INOVA BLOOD DRIVE
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 12-7:30 p.m., beside Reston Town Center Pavilion.
Schedule appointments at 866-256-6372 or www.inova.org/donateblood.
On-site registration.
USED BOOK SALE AT THE RESTON REGIONAL LIBRARY
Aug. 18-21. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday-Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday.
The Friends of the Reston Regional Library will hold a book sale featuring children, teen and education (K-12) materials. All proceeds from this event go to support the Reston Regional Library and the Fairfax County Public Library system. You may call 703-829-5467 if you have books that you would like to donate.
ART SHOW AND SALE – GRACEFUL SPACES AND FOUND OBJECTS
Opening Reception
Friday, Aug. 19, 2011
6-8 p.m., Reston Museum
Call 703-709-7700 or e-mail restonmuseum@gmail.com.
Enjoy a show and sale of Karen Hale’s “Oddjects”: Assemblages of found objects and scrap lumber. Hale is also known for her work with Graceful Spaces, which will also exhibit design examples during the show. Graceful Spaces is a volunteer organization that supports families in Reston Interfaith’s Transitional Housing Program, transforming empty spaces into warm, functional homes. The show and sale continue through Oct. 2. A portion of art sale proceeds benefits Reston Museum.
RESTON COMMUNITY CENTER SEEKS BOARD CANDIDATES
Reston Community Center is seeking candidates to run for seats on its 2011-2012 Board of Governors. Residents of Small District 5, age 18 or older, are eligible to run for appointment to the board.
Candidates must complete a candidacy statement in order to have their names placed on the Preference Poll ballot. Statements will be available at the center or online at www.restoncommunitycenter.com beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 29. The deadline for candidacy registration is 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12.
This year’s Preference Poll will fill three three-year positions and the balance of a one-year term. Online and mail-in balloting, and walk-in voting will be available from Sept. 22-Oct. 13 until 5 p.m. For more information call 703-476-4500 or visit the RCC website.
MEET ACTOR-NARRATOR AT THE RESTON LIBRARY
Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.
Reston Regional Library
For reservations, call 703-689-2700 (press 4)
Come meet actor Ralph Cosham. He performs at Arena Stage and the Shakespeare Theater. He has appeared in feature films. Fairfax County Public Libraries own many of the audiobooks that he has narrated.
BEFORE RESTON: AN INTIMATE VIEW OF THE TOWN OF WIEHLE
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011
7-9 p.m., Reston Community Center, Lake Anne, 1609A Washington Plaza.
Call 703-709-7700 or e-mail restonmuseum@gmail.com.
Reston Museum presents a primer on the pre-history of Reston: The little town of Wiehle. Historical researcher, Audrey Haugan, will present an overview of this historic location developed by Dr. Max Wiehle on the land that is now Reston.
LAKE FAIRFAX PARK WALK
Saturday, Sept. 10.
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Meet at Reston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza at Lake Anne, to carpool to the Uplands Tennis Courts on Ring Road for a walk over the new foot bridge connecting Buttermilk Trail in Reston to Lake Fairfax Park. The bridge is part of the Reston Association stream restoration project being undertaken with Wetland Studies and Solutions on 29 miles of Reston streams. Led by Nancy Davis, the two-mile walk will go around Lake Fairfax and down Hunt Club Road to one of the highest elevations in Reston on Ring Road. All welcome. Call the museum at 703-709-7700.
GREAT DECISIONS – AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
Sept. 13, 2-4 p.m.
Reston Regional Library
For reservations, please call 703-689-2700 (press 4)
Join us a stimulating roundtable discussion of American foreign policy. This month’s topic is “Sanctions and Nonproliferation.” Reading material is available at the library’s Information Desk.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH CONFERENCE
Learn about Neighborhood Watch. See police safety and rescue equipment. Free.
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston.
Neighborhood Watch Educational Workshops
You will learn:
- How to start a Neighborhood Watch
- Tips on home security and safety
- Keeping a Neighborhood Watch active
- How to recruit volunteers in your community
Brought to you by Fairfax County Police Department and Reston Association.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE GROUP NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Opportunities, Alternatives & Resources (OAR) of Fairfax County is a local non-profit restorative justice organization established in 1971 to provide opportunities, alternatives, and resources to offenders and their families. Male mentors are especially needed to help inmates at the county jail think through the choices they’ve made and guide them in making better choices in the future.
Time commitment: 1-2 hours weekly for 15 months. Mentoring begins three months before an inmate’s release and 12 months afterward.
There are many other volunteer opportunities at OAR and all inquiries are welcome. For details call 703-246-3055 or 703-246-3139, or e-mail: tcoleman@oarfairfax.org or ewilliams@oarfairfax.org.
Sustainable Reston Forum Oct 22nd, 2011
RESTON, VA — Everyone is invited to a community-wide kick-off event, Looking Back and Moving Forward to a Sustainable Reston, scheduled for October 22. The event will inaugurate a multi-year effort involving a coalition of Reston civic organizations to build on Reston’s original values and make its future one of sustainable practices that will safeguard its natural beauty and environmental stewardship. There will be open discussions and opportunities for all to generate ideas and work together. In the first year of the initiative, residents are encouraged to “pledge” their commitment to sustainable practices; the goal of the first year is to have 12% of Reston households “pledged” by Founders Day in April, 2012.
The Sustainable Reston Forum will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods. Hunter Mill District Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins will open the forum and Michael Shuman will be the keynote speaker. Sustainability champions in the areas of “Transportation,” “Home and Lifestyle,” “Environment,” and “Buying Local” will give remarks and lead discussions. Additionally, the 2011 Reston Sustainability Awards will be presented by Sustainable Reston.
The forum begins an outreach program that will provide the community the educational foundation to understand sustainability and what it can mean for Reston. Takeaways will include action steps that community members can take to use sustainable practices. The Forum launches the community toward its target goal: 12% of Reston households pledged to sustainable practices by Founders Day, April 2012.
Sustainable Reston is a project of the Fairfax Coalition for Smarter Growth. The community-wide sustainability forum is co-sponsored by civic organizations including Sustainable Reston, Fairfax County, the Reston Association, the Reston Community Center, the Reston Citizens Association, the Reston Historic Trust, the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, the Reston Town Center Association, and Reston Interfaith.
About Sustainable Reston
Sustainable Reston, a project of the Fairfax Coalition for Smarter Growth, has a strong vision for making Reston a more sustainable community: Building on our traditions, values and leadership, Reston of the 21st Century continues to be a diverse and healthy community that fosters stewardship of natural beauty and has a vibrant, resilient economy. More information is available at www.sustainablereston.org.
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CAMPAIGN FOR RESTON LICENSE PLATE
Reston’s Dan McGuire knows about persistence. For more than four years, he has worked to get the Commonwealth of Virginia to approve a license plate for Reston. In order to achieve this goal, McGuire must get 450 people to fill out applications and each pay $10 up front and $10 annually. If you would like to apply, contact Dan McGuire at 703/620-9879. Read a recent story in The Washington Post.
LOSE SOMETHING AT A POOL THIS SUMMER?
Lost-and-found items are collected from RA pools periodically and taken to a centralized location. If you have lost something please follow these steps:
1. Call or visit the pool where you lost your item and ask the staff to check their lost and found.
2. If the item is not there please send an e-mail to pools@reston.org and give your name, contact information and an accurate description of the item.
COMMUNITY YARD SALE
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 (rain date Sept. 11)
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive.
Ninety-five families will be selling a variety of items. Sign up to have a booth or stop by to browse for great bargains. Booth space equals two parking spaces. Tables are not provided. Space is limited. All sales are final. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org. Registration required. Click here for more information.
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AQUATICS DEPT. LOOKING FOR CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS
The Reston Association Aquatics Department is seeking to hire water safety instructors.
Please visit our online careers page at http://careers.reston.org/ to see job descriptions and apply. If you have questions about required certifications for the positions, please e-mail Willa at aquaticsinfo@reston.org.
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RESTON KIDS’ TRIATHLON – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Please contact Larry Butler at lbutler@reston.org.
Event: Aug. 14, 2011.
Ages 6-14. For more information, go to www.restonkidstri.org.
The triathlon is hosted by Reston Association and YMCA Fairfax County Reston. To be a volunteer or event sponsor, please contact Laura Kowalski, aquatics manager, at 703-435-6528 or pools@reston.org.
SALUTE TO SUMMER CAMPFIRE
Friday, Aug. 19, 2011
7-8:30 p.m.
Location: WNEC Campfire Ring, on Soapstone Drive, between Glade Drive and Lawyers Road.
Reservations required by Aug. 16, 2011
$5/person RA members, $8/person non-members.
For all ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.)
For reservations, please call 703-476-9689 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
Join a naturalist around the campfire while we enjoy summer’s evening. Sing songs, play games and taste s’mores treats while gazing upon a glowing fire.
SOUNDS OF SUMMER
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011
11 a.m.-Noon
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
Reservations required by Aug. 17, 2011
$4/person RA members, $6/person non-members.
For all ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.)
For reservations, please call 703-476-9689 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
Frogs croak and katydids chirp. Summer is a noisy time of year in nature. Listen to the different calls of foxes, owls and other animals. Take a stroll through the woods to see how many of these noisy critters we can hear in their natural habitat.
TRIP TO VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS IN RICHMOND
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Bus pick-up times and locations:
8 a.m., Hunters Woods Shopping Center (Ledo’s Pizza).
8:15 a.m., Thoreau Place, 1951 Sagewood Lane.
8:30 a.m., Lake Anne Fellowship House, 11450 North Shore Drive.
$36/RA members.
$42/Non-members.
Ages: Senior Adults, 55 years and older.
Join Reston Association for a guided tour of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. Enjoy artwork from almost every major world culture. The museum houses a permanent collection of more than 22,000 works of art including the Faberge exhibit. Participants will be on their own after a 30-minute guided tour. The Amuse Restaurant will be open for lunch in between exhibits. Registration is required. Call 703-435-6577 for registration information.
KIDS OUTDOORS
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011
9 a.m.-Noon
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
Reservations required by Aug. 19, 2011
$15/child RA members, $20/child non-members.
For ages 7-10 years.
For reservations, please call 703-476-9689 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
Parents – Drop off your child at this action-packed morning of outdoor fun.
Kids – Answer the call of the wild. Learn some tips, tricks and techniques of basic wilderness survival. Pitch a tent. Play a game of search and rescue. Discover what all backcountry hikers should carry in their packs. Find a hidden treasure in the woods using basic tools of navigation. Make your own nutritious and delicious trail mix.
U.S. OPEN BUS TRIP TO ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM IN NEW YORK
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011
6 a.m.-11 p.m.
Meet at Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive.
Reservations required by Aug. 29, 2011
$140/person RA members, $145/person non-members.
Ages 12 years through adult (Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.)
For reservations, please call 703-435-6502 or e-mail tennis@reston.org
GROUP TENNIS LESSONS
Registration is now open.
Available for all ages and skill levels. For more information or contact our Tennis Lesson Coordinator at 703-435-6502 or tennis@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 or click HERE and join us for some fun this season.
Get Involved
Please visit our new Volunteer Reston Facebook Page and “Like” us if you are a member of the Facebook community. Check out our photo albums to see our volunteers in action and find out how your neighbors and friends are getting involved. Receive up-to-date volunteer opportunities in Reston for all ages. www.facebook.com/VolunteerReston.
WEED WARRIORS PROJECT – PROTECT THE TREES
Our native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive exotic plants like English Ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and Bamboo. We need warriors like you to join us in rescuing Reston’s beautiful parkland from these aggressive plants. 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. Please spend a couple hours in our parkland protecting our forests every fourth Saturday of each month as we help restore Reston’s forests to their natural state.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon.
Children under 13 must be supervised by an adult.
Please wear long sleeves and long pants if you are allergic to poison ivy. RA will provide tools, gloves, snacks and water. To volunteer, contact Ha Brock, RA community outreach specialist at habrock@reston.org or by phone at 703-435-7986.
Protect the Trees
Saturday Sept. 24
The heavy vines of Oriental Bittersweet continue to strangle trees and take over shrubs in the natural area at Stones Throw Drive. Oriental Bittersweet is one of the most invasive and vigorous weeds in Reston. Please help us eradicate this aggressive vine. We will meet at the Bright Pond Lane cul-de-sac and walk down the path on the left of the pipe-Stem driveway. There is poison ivy at this site.
HELP MONITOR STREAMS
Ages: Must be 16 years old or older. Fall Session: Oct. 1- Nov. 30.
Become a volunteer stream monitor and help RA assess the health of our streams at several sites in Reston. If you are willing to learn, can work with a partner, enjoy data collection, wildlife identification and are interested in the health of Reston’s streams, this is the job for you. Volunteering consists of four monitoring sessions of three to four hours each for a total of 12-16 hours per year. Training and practice are required and a two-year commitment is encouraged. For more information join the volunteer monitors’ e-mail notification list by sending an e-mail to Brian Petty, Watershed Specialist at bpetty@reston.org with “Add me to the Stream Monitors list” in the message.
MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS
Note: These listings are provided by other organizations. Please contact that organization for questions or details.
RESTON MUSEUM
Owned and operated by Reston Historic Trust
1639 Washington Plaza, Reston, Va., at historic Lake Anne Plaza
703-709-7700 www.restonmuseum.org
Permanent exhibit: “From New Town to Our Town.” Get the whole Reston story through this comprehensive exhibit of the beginnings and development of this award-winning community. Enjoy a live history tour of the exhibit, presented by docents every Saturday at noon. Museum guidebooks are available.
FAMILY FUN SERIES: ROCKNOCEROS
Saturday, Aug. 13, 10-10:45 a.m., Reston Town Square Park.
Coach Cotton, Williebob and Boogie Woogie Bernie are Rocknoceros, the Washington, D.C. area’s award-winning band that makes very cool music for children of all ages. Presented by Reston Community Center and MSE Entertainment. Free.
RESTON CONCERT ON THE TOWN SERIES – U.S. ARMY BAND DOWNRANGE
Presented by Reston Town Center Association and Reston Town Center.
Saturday, Aug. 13, 7:30-10 p.m., Reston Town Center Pavilion.
Pop, R&B and more. No dance floor at this performance. Alcohol permitted at restaurants only. Free.
USED BOOK SALE AT THE RESTON REGIONAL LIBRARY
Aug. 18-21. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday-Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday.
The Friends of the Reston Regional Library will hold a book sale featuring children, teen and education (K-12) materials. All proceeds from this event go to support the Reston Regional Library and the Fairfax County Public Library system. You may call 703-829-5467 if you have books that you would like to donate.
ART SHOW AND SALE – GRACEFUL SPACES AND FOUND OBJECTS
Opening Reception
Friday, Aug. 19, 2011
6-8 p.m., Reston Museum
Call 703-709-7700 or e-mail restonmuseum@gmail.com.
Enjoy a show and sale of Karen Hale’s “Oddjects”: Assemblages of found objects and scrap lumber. Hale is also known for her work with Graceful Spaces, which will also exhibit design examples during the show. Graceful Spaces is a volunteer organization that supports families in Reston Interfaith’s Transitional Housing Program, transforming empty spaces into warm, functional homes. The show and sale continue through Oct. 2. A portion of art sale proceeds benefits Reston Museum.
MEET ACTOR-NARRATOR AT THE RESTON LIBRARY
Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.
Reston Regional Library
For reservations, call 703-689-2700 (press 4)
Come meet actor Ralph Cosham. He performs at Arena Stage and the Shakespeare Theater. He has appeared in feature films. Fairfax County Public Libraries own many of the audiobooks that he has narrated.
BEFORE RESTON: AN INTIMATE VIEW OF THE TOWN OF WIEHLE
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011
7-9 p.m., Reston Community Center, Lake Anne, 1609A Washington Plaza.
Call 703-709-7700 or e-mail restonmuseum@gmail.com.
Reston Museum presents a primer on the pre-history of Reston: The little town of Wiehle. Historical researcher, Audrey Haugan, will present an overview of this historic location developed by Dr. Max Wiehle on the land that is now Reston.
GREAT DECISIONS – AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
Sept. 13, 2-4 p.m.
Reston Regional Library
For reservations, please call 703-689-2700 (press 4)
Join us a stimulating roundtable discussion of American foreign policy. This month’s topic is “Sanctions and Nonproliferation.” Reading material is available at the library’s Information Desk.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH CONFERENCE
Learn about Neighborhood Watch. See police safety and rescue equipment. Free.
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston.
Neighborhood Watch Educational Workshops
You will learn:
- How to start a Neighborhood Watch
- Tips on home security and safety
- Keeping a Neighborhood Watch active
- How to recruit volunteers in your community
Brought to you by Fairfax County Police Department and Reston Association.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE GROUP NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Opportunities, Alternatives & Resources (OAR) of Fairfax County is a local non-profit restorative justice organization established in 1971 to provide opportunities, alternatives, and resources to offenders and their families. Male mentors are especially needed to help inmates at the county jail think through the choices they’ve made and guide them in making better choices in the future.
Time commitment: 1-2 hours weekly for 15 months. Mentoring begins three months before an inmate’s release and 12 months afterward.
There are many other volunteer opportunities at OAR and all inquiries are welcome. For details call 703-246-3055 or 703-246-3139, or e-mail: tcoleman@oarfairfax.org or ewilliams@oarfairfax.org.
RESTON COMMUNITY CENTER
2310 Colts Neck Road
Reston, VA 20191
Contact: BeBe Nguyen, Director of Communications
703-476-4500, 800-828-1120 TTY, Fax 703-476-8617
bebe.nguyen@fairfaxcounty.gov
restoncommunitycenter.com
August 12, 2011
RESTON COMMUNITY CENTER 2011 PREFERENCE POLL
Candidacy Registration Begins On August 29
RESTON, VA — Reston Community Center (RCC) is seeking interested candidates to run for seats on its 2011-2012 Board of Governors. The Board of Governors is a nine-member body responsible for overseeing the operations of the RCC. All residents of Small District 5, age 18 or older, are eligible to run for appointment to the RCC Board of Governors. Candidates must complete a Candidacy Statement in order to have their names placed on the Preference Poll ballot. Candidacy Statements will be available at the Center or online at www.restoncommunitycenter.com beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 29. The deadline for candidacy registration is 5 p.m. on Monday, September 12.
The RCC Preference Poll is a community event held annually to select members to serve on the RCC Board of Governors. The Board of Governors establishes the overall policies for the Center and oversees its programs and budget. Board members also represent RCC at social, recreational, cultural and educational activities in Reston. Each year, typically, candidates for three seats on the Board are subject to a community preference poll with voting by residents and businesses.
This year’s preference poll will fill three three-year positions and one one-year term balance on the RCC’s Board of Governors. Board members serve a three-year term, or the remainder of a vacated seat term. Online and mail-in balloting and walk-in voting will be available from September 22 – October 13 until 5 p.m.
The Fairfax county Board of Supervisors established the RCC Board of Governors to represent the interests of the residents of Small District 5 on issues affecting RCC. The RCC Board appointments are made by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors after residents of Small District 5 have made their preferences known in the annual poll.
For more information on the 2011 RCC Preference Poll or Board of Governors, please visit our website at www.restoncommunitycenter.com or call (703) 476-4500.
About the Reston Community Center
Each year RCC offers more than 2,000 positive, self-development experiences that enhance the quality of life for all people living and working in Reston. RCC provides a wide range of programs in arts, aquatics, enrichment and life-long learning. We also create and sustain community traditions through special events, outreach activities and facility rentals. To find the programs or events that are right for you, visit www.restoncommunitycenter.org or call 703-476-4500.
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NOTICE: Swimming is prohibited in Reston’s lakes and ponds. The bodies of water include lakes Anne, Audubon, Thoreau and Newport, as well as Butler and Bright ponds. Reston has ample opportunities for swimming, with 14 outdoor pools available during the summer. The lakes are designed for storm-water management and are not maintained or monitored for swimming. There are no lifeguards and often few people around during the daytime. Parents are reminded to discuss the hazards of lake swimming with their children.
LOSE SOMETHING AT A POOL THIS SUMMER?
Lost-and-found items are collected from RA pools periodically and taken to a centralized location. If you have lost something please follow these steps:
1. Call or visit the pool where you lost your item and ask the staff to check their lost and found.
2. If the item is not there please send an e-mail to pools@reston.org and give your name, contact information and an accurate description of the item.
COMMUNITY YARD SALE
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 (rain date Sept. 11)
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive.
Ninety-five families will be selling a variety of items. Sign up to have a booth or stop by to browse for great bargains. Booth space equals two parking spaces. Tables are not provided. Space is limited. All sales are final. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org. Registration required. Click here for more information.
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AQUATICS DEPT. LOOKING FOR CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS
The Reston Association Aquatics Department is seeking to hire water safety instructors.
Please visit our online careers page at http://careers.reston.org/ to see job descriptions and apply. If you have questions about required certifications for the positions, please e-mail Willa at aquaticsinfo@reston.org.
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COME TRY AQUA-ZUMBA
Reston Association Aquatics is offering three 30-minute Aqua-Zumba sample classes this summer to see how many people are interested for future seasons.
Ages: 13 and older.
Fee: Free.
Location: Tall Oaks Pool, 12025 North Shore Drive (parking is limited, please use the shopping center lot across the street).
Sunday, Aug. 7, 11-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 6-6:30 p.m.
For more information e-mail Willa at aquaticsinfo@reston.org
TOTALLY TRUCKS
Friday, Aug. 12, 2011
Times: 9:30-10:30 a.m. and again from 11 a.m.-noon. Free.
Location: Reston Association’s Central Services Facility, 12250 Sunset Hills Road.
Bring the kids and check out all the big trucks that Reston Association uses. The first 250 children in each session will receive a truck coloring book and construction helmet. Rain or shine. No registration required. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org or click here for more information.
PUPPET SHOW: EARL’S LUNCH
Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
Reservations required by Aug. 10, 2011.
$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 naturecenter@reston.org.
Munch on a morning snack while you enjoy a creative puppet show about what “Earl the Squirrel” and his nature center friends like to eat. Afterwards, create an animal puppet of your own to take home.
RESTON KIDS’ TRIATHLON – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Please contact Larry Butler at lbutler@reston.org.
Event: Aug. 14, 2011.
Ages 6-14. For more information, go to www.restonkidstri.org.
The triathlon is hosted by Reston Association and YMCA Fairfax County Reston. To be a volunteer or event sponsor, please contact Laura Kowalski, aquatics manager, at 703-435-6528 or pools@reston.org.
SALUTE TO SUMMER CAMPFIRE
Friday, Aug. 19, 2011
7-8:30 p.m.
Location: WNEC Campfire Ring, on Soapstone Drive, between Glade Drive and Lawyers Road.
Reservations required by Aug. 16, 2011
$5/person RA members, $8/person non-members.
For all ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.)
For reservations, please call 703-476-9689 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
Join a naturalist around the campfire while we enjoy summer’s evening. Sing songs, play games and taste s’mores treats while gazing upon a glowing fire.
SOUNDS OF SUMMER
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011
11 a.m.-Noon
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
Reservations required by Aug. 17, 2011
$4/person RA members, $6/person non-members.
For all ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.)
For reservations, please call 703-476-9689 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
Frogs croak and katydids chirp. Summer is a noisy time of year in nature. Listen to the different calls of foxes, owls and other animals. Take a stroll through the woods to see how many of these noisy critters we can hear in their natural habitat.
KIDS OUTDOORS
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011
9 a.m.-Noon
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
Reservations required by Aug. 19, 2011
$15/child RA members, $20/child non-members.
For ages 7-10 years.
For reservations, please call 703-476-9689 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
Parents – Drop off your child at this action-packed morning of outdoor fun.
Kids – Answer the call of the wild. Learn some tips, tricks and techniques of basic wilderness survival. Pitch a tent. Play a game of search and rescue. Discover what all backcountry hikers should carry in their packs. Find a hidden treasure in the woods using basic tools of navigation. Make your own nutritious and delicious trail mix.
U.S. OPEN BUS TRIP TO ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM IN NEW YORK
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011
6 a.m.-11 p.m.
Meet at Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive.
Reservations required by Aug. 29, 2011
$140/person RA members, $145/person non-members.
Ages 12 years through adult (Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.)
For reservations, please call 703-435-6502 or e-mail tennis@reston.org
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
Registration is now open.
Available for all ages and skill levels. Fee: $61 for RA Members, $78 for non-members.
Click here for more information or contact our Swim Lesson Coordinator at 703-435-6520 or swim@reston.org
GROUP TENNIS LESSONS
Registration is now open.
Available for all ages and skill levels. For more information or contact our Tennis Lesson Coordinator at 703-435-6502 or tennis@reston.org.
NEW SENIOR SWIM PROGRAM
Join us to correct your swim stroke, build endurance and get more from your time at the pool. Classes meet twice a week for two weeks. Registration is available online at SHOP RA or in-person at our Member Services desk, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive.
Ages: 55+
Fee: $30.50 per session/RA members,?$39 per session/non-members.
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays.
First session begins June 27.
Click here for session dates and more information.
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 season.
Get Involved
Please visit our new Volunteer Reston Facebook Page and “Like” us if you are a member of the Facebook community. Check out our photo albums to see our volunteers in action and find out how your neighbors and friends are getting involved. Receive up-to-date volunteer opportunities in Reston for all ages. www.facebook.com/VolunteerReston.
WEED WARRIORS PROJECT – PROTECT THE TREES
Our native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive exotic plants like English Ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and Bamboo. We need warriors like you to join us in rescuing Reston’s beautiful parkland from these aggressive plants. 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. Please spend a couple hours in our parkland protecting our forests every fourth Saturday of each month as we help restore Reston’s forests to their natural state.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon.
Children under 13 must be supervised by an adult.
Please wear long sleeves and long pants if you are allergic to poison ivy. RA will provide tools, gloves, snacks and water. To volunteer, contact Ha Brock, RA community outreach specialist at habrock@reston.org or by phone at 703-435-7986.
Protect the Trees
Saturday Sept. 24
The heavy vines of Oriental Bittersweet continue to strangle trees and take over shrubs in the natural area at Stones Throw Drive. Oriental Bittersweet is one of the most invasive and vigorous weeds in Reston. Please help us eradicate this aggressive vine. We will meet at the Bright Pond Lane cul-de-sac and walk down the path on the left of the pipe-Stem driveway. There is poison ivy at this site.
HELP MONITOR STREAMS
Ages: Must be 16 years old or older.
Summer session: July 1-Aug. 31.?Fall Session: Oct. 1- Nov. 30.
Become a volunteer stream monitor and help RA assess the health of our streams at several sites in Reston. If you are willing to learn, can work with a partner, enjoy data collection, wildlife identification and are interested in the health of Reston’s streams, this is the job for you. Volunteering consists of four monitoring sessions of three to four hours each for a total of 12-16 hours per year. Training and practice are required and a two-year commitment is encouraged. For more information join the volunteer monitors’ e-mail notification list by sending an e-mail to Brian Petty, Watershed Specialist at bpetty@reston.org with “Add me to the Stream Monitors list” in the message.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TRIATHLON
Volunteers are needed for the Reston Kids’ Triathlon on Aug. 14 from 6 a.m. to noon at Ridge Heights Pool. This is an opportunity to get involved in the community and encourage youth to be healthy and active. Volunteers are crucial in helping ensure the safety and success of the event by providing support to the race organizers and to the young athletes. Duties include assisting race organizers in different areas and assisting young athletes in any of the three events: swimming, biking and running. Please contact Ha Brock at 703-435-7986 or e-mail habrock@reston.org if you are interested in helping out with this event.
MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS
Note: These listings are provided by other organizations. Please contact that organization for questions or details.
RESTON MUSEUM
Owned and operated by Reston Historic Trust
1639 Washington Plaza, Reston, Va., at historic Lake Anne Plaza
703-709-7700 www.restonmuseum.org
Permanent exhibit: “From New Town to Our Town.” Get the whole Reston story through this comprehensive exhibit of the beginnings and development of this award-winning community. Enjoy a live history tour of the exhibit, presented by docents every Saturday at noon. Museum guidebooks are available.
FAMILY FUN SERIES: PRELUDE BRASS – COME & BLOW YOUR HORN
Saturday, Aug. 6, 10-10:45 a.m., at Reston Town Square Park.
Hear music performed by the area’s top brass musicians performed on some of the most unique and historical instruments to be used in one show. Presented by Reston Community Center and MSE Entertainment. Free.
RESTON CONCERT ON THE TOWN SERIES – JAMBULAY
Presented by Reston Town Center Association and Reston Town Center.
Saturday, Aug. 6, 7:30-10 p.m., Reston Town Center Pavilion.
Reggae, calypso, soca, and zouk. Alcohol permitted at restaurants only. Free.
RESTON INTERFAITH FOOD DRIVE BY PERKOWITZ & RUTH ARCHITECTS
Friday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Reston Town Center Pavilion.
FAMILY FUN SERIES: ROCKNOCEROS
Saturday, Aug. 13, 10-10:45 a.m., Reston Town Square Park.
Coach Cotton, Williebob and Boogie Woogie Bernie are Rocknoceros, the Washington, D.C. area’s award-winning band that makes very cool music for children of all ages. Presented by Reston Community Center and MSE Entertainment. Free.
RESTON CONCERT ON THE TOWN SERIES – U.S. ARMY BAND DOWNRANGE
Presented by Reston Town Center Association and Reston Town Center.
Saturday, Aug. 13, 7:30-10 p.m., Reston Town Center Pavilion.
Pop, R&B and more. No dance floor at this performance. Alcohol permitted at restaurants only. Free.
MEET ACTOR-NARRATOR AT THE RESTON LIBRARY
Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.
Reston Regional Library
For reservations, call 703-689-2700 (press 4)
Come meet actor Ralph Cosham. He performs at Arena Stage and the Shakespeare Theater. He has appeared in feature films. Fairfax County Public Libraries own many of the audiobooks that he has narrated.
GREAT DECISIONS – AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
Sept. 13, 2-4 p.m.
Reston Regional Library
For reservations, please call 703-689-2700 (press 4)
Join us a stimulating roundtable discussion of American foreign policy. This month’s topic is “Sanctions and Nonproliferation.” Reading material is available at the library’s Information Desk.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH CONFERENCE
Learn about Neighborhood Watch. See police safety and rescue equipment. Free.
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston.
Neighborhood Watch Educational Workshops
You will learn:
- How to start a Neighborhood Watch
- Tips on home security and safety
- Keeping a Neighborhood Watch active
- How to recruit volunteers in your community
Brought to you by Fairfax County Police Department and Reston Association.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE GROUP NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Opportunities, Alternatives & Resources (OAR) of Fairfax County is a local non-profit restorative justice organization established in 1971 to provide opportunities, alternatives, and resources to offenders and their families. Male mentors are especially needed to help inmates at the county jail think through the choices they’ve made and guide them in making better choices in the future.
Time commitment: 1-2 hours weekly for 15 months. Mentoring begins three months before an inmate’s release and 12 months afterward.
There are many other volunteer opportunities at OAR and all inquiries are welcome. For details call 703-246-3055 or 703-246-3139, or e-mail: tcoleman@oarfairfax.org or ewilliams@oarfairfax.org.