Reston Association Community News for the week of Nov.14-21, 2009
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NATURE HOUSE GRAND OPENING
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, 1-5 p.m.
Walker Nature Education Center
11450 Glade Drive, Reston Association
Free.
Guided tours of the long awaited educational “home” for nature programs. Event begins with ribbon cutting. Then stay for nature activities entertainment and refreshments.
Call for Volunteers: Pedestrian and Bicycling Advisory Committee
If you are interested in walking or biking in Reston, you may wish to volunteer for the Pedestrian & Bicycling Advisory Committee. <https://www.reston.org/InsideRA/Governance/Committees/AdvisoryCommittees/PedestrianBicycling/Default.aspx?qenc=HzT9ACzZbNs%3d&fqenc=w1qrNZPpf7GpEJU0L6GaMg%3d%3d> It advises the Board of Directors on the sound development, management, and safe use of Reston’s pedestrian and bicycle systems as they relate to infrastructure improvements, accessibility, and promoting the benefits of these systems.
If you are interested in applying to be a member of the committee, please forward a brief statement of interest and any pertinent qualifications by fax 703 – 435-9481, e-mail cate@reston.org or mail to Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston VA 20190 ATTN: Cate Fulkerson.
Coming in January
New magazine combines A to Z Guide and Reston Resource.
Reston will contain the full program guide for camps, aquatics, tennis, home maintenance, events and member service news you’ve come to expect in the A to Z Guide.
PLUS
All the news and information from the Reston Resource — profiles of people, interviews with the newsmakers, in depth reporting on issues that affect the Reston community along with volunteer opportunities.
Quarterly Magazine Saves Money
Each quarter, Reston will be mailed to all members who receive the A to Z Guide and the Reston Resource. Because those publications were mailed to members a total of seven times a year and Reston will be delivered a total of four times, there will be a savings on postage and the cost of producing each issue will be no more than the two publications were.
Reston will be the publication that defines the Reston community for visitors, newcomers and residents. It will be the complete resource for living, working, playing and getting involved.
“The Heart & Soul of Reston” as told by Robert E. Simon, Jr.
Exclusive 30-minute documentary of Reston’s founder telling Reston’s history, highlighting the beauty of Lake Anne. Released on April 18, 2009, Reston Founder’s Day. Only $10 each, available at: Lake Anne Florist, Lakeside Pharmacy, Jasmine Café, Reston Art Gallery & Studios, Reston’s Used Book Shop, small change, Reston Museum.
(Editors Note: Proceeds cover production costs and in future will benefit the community with more free entertainment on the plaza. DVD production is by Fairfax Public Access and funded by Lake Anne merchants.)
PLAY
November Bird Walk
Sunday, November 15
7:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Brown’s Chapel Park – 1575 Brown’s Chapel Road
No registration required
Free
Adults
For more information, call (703) 435-6509 or email enviroed@reston.org.
Look for waterfowl, raptors, woodpeckers and winter sparrows. This is a new walk that will explore the lake, forest, stream and field habitats between Lake Newport and Baron Cameron Park. Leader: Kevin Munroe, Manager of Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria and former RA Environmental Resources Specialist.
Open Air Bazaar
Lake Anne Village Center
Saturdays, May – December, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Have fun shopping from outdoor vendors offering art, handcrafts, collectibles, and more at The Reston Market. Free live music and entertainment for children.
Ice Skating
Nov.1, 2009- mid March 2010
Reston Town Center
Public skating and skate rentals daily. Also available: private lessons, birthday parties and reservations for private and corporate parties. For information, rates and schedules call 703.709.6300 or visit www.restontowncenter.com
Holidays are here
Friday, November 27
Reston Town Center
7:30 a.m. Run with Alan Webb races for toddlers to teens. Led by U.S. Olympian and U.S. mile record-holder, Reston hero Alan Webb.
11 a.m. Look for Reston Association in the Reston Holiday Parade, followed by afternoon visits with Santa. Ice skating all day.
6 p.m. Tree lighting and sing along. Horse drawn carriage rides through the evening.
Find all the details at www.restontowncenter.com
GET INVOLVED
Morning at the Movies- Benefit Showing to raise money for melanoma research and support
9 a.m. (doors open at 8:15 a.m.)
Reston Town Center Cinema
“Planet 51” – new family film
Suggested donations $10/adults & $8 children
Contact: Brian Cole at 703-435-7528 or via e-mail at chairman@ashleyfistercolefoundation.org.
Ashley Fister Cole was a vibrant 28-year-old Reston educator whose life was cut short by skin cancer, or melanoma. Her husband launched the Ashley Fister Cole Foundation to raise money to support research and the Life With Cancer Center in Fairfax County. So, bring the children to the showing of the brand new movie, Planet 51 and help raise money for a Melanoma support group at the Life with Cancer Center. www.ashleyfistercolefoundation.org.
Weed Warriors Projects
Our native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive exotic plants like English Ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and Bamboo. That is why 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.
For this event, contact: Ha Brock, RA volunteer specialist, via e-mail habrock@reston.org or call 703-435-7986.
Soapstone Fire Ring
Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.- Noon
Rally the troops for one last hoorah before the end of the year. We will be returning to the Glade Stream Valley targeting English Ivy and Pachysandra that is trying to take its place along the pathway from Soapstone Dr. toward Steeplechase Drive. We will be working along the newly restored stream to protect it from invasions of non-native plants. Meet at the Soapstone fire ring down the hill from Glade Drive. Please park on the street. There is poison ivy at this site.
Winter Bird Count
Date: Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010
Time: 7 a.m. – Noon
Location: Nature House – 11450 Glade Drive
Contact: Ha Brock, RA volunteer specialist, 703 435-7986 or via e-mail at habrock@reston.org.