Reston Association: Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities & More

Actions of the Board of Directors
May 28, 2009 Meeting

Reston Association Board supports Lawyers Road bike lanes
The Reston Association voted to support a plan to reduce the number of lanes and add a bike lane to a stretch of Lawyers Road. In a vote of 8-1, the board said it favored the restriping project, set to begin later this summer. The board members also called on the Virginia Department of Transportation to lower the speed limit from 45 to 35 miles an hour.
The planned resurfacing and restriping will reduce the 4-lane section of Lawyers Road between Reston Parkway and Myrtle to three lanes for cars and create two bicycle lanes. The center lane will be used as a turning lane.

According to Virginia Department of Transportation, the lane changes would make the road safer. VDOT statistics indicate there were 15 preventable crashes along this stretch of Lawyers Road between 2005 and 2007.

For more information
Virginia Department of Transportation plan

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill/transportation.htm

Lawyers Road re-striping plan draft

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill/transportation/lawyers_restriping_plans_draft.pdf

Virginia Department of Transportation PowerPoint presentation

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill/transportation/lawyers_road_pp_pres_3_09.pdf

Lawyers Road proposal & diagrams

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill/transportation/lawyers_rd_proposal_3_09.pdf

Board Supports Development for Future Wiehle Avenue Metro Rail Station
In a unanimous vote, the Board expressed support for plans to develop the parking garage for the planned Wiehle Avenue Metro station.
In a letter to Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy Hudgins, RA Board President Robin Smyers urged Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to ratify a ground lease and development agreement.

Fairfax County signed an agreement with Comstock Partners LC that gives the Reston-based development group rights to develop the Wiehle Avenue Metro station site, beginning with construction of a parking garage.

The Comstock plans include a 2,300- space garage that includes 40 kiss-and-ride and commuter bus bays. Eventual plans give Comstock the right to build offices, homes and shopping on top of the metro-parking garage. The Wiehle Avenue station, expected to open in 2013, will be the final stop in the first phase of a project to connect Tysons Corner with Dulles International Airport and Loudon County.
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Learn How New Virginia Legislation Affects Homeowners
Legislative Update and a Conversation with the Common Interest Community Ombudsman and CICB Chair
June 11, 2009
7: 30 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Jo Ann Rose Gallery, Lake Anne -RCC, 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston, VA 20190
Deadline to register: June 10, 2009
Fees: Free
Cluster/ Condo Board Members and Residents
Contact: Arlene Whittick, 703-435-6503 or arlene@reston.org
Lucia Anna “Pia” Trigiani, Attorney-at-Law, Mercer Trigiani, Principal and Heather Gillespie, Common Interest Community Ombudsman will be the featured speakers at this information-packed workshop. Ms. Trigiani will review the 2009 Virginia General Assembly legislation that affects residents and Ms. Gillespie will discuss her role as the new Ombudsman.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Reston Festival 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sunday
Reston Town Center
FREE
All ages welcome
Contact: Ashleigh@restonfestival.com or call 703-435-7989

Bring the whole family and enjoy a weekend of fun, food, games, arts, crafts, and great entertainment. It is Reston’s 45th Birthday Celebration and everyone is invited. For more information about entertainment, volunteering, sponsorship opportunities, or to make a tax-deductible donation in support of Reston’s hometown festival, check out our Web site at www.restonfestival.com
Music Headliners: The Grandsons and CHUCK BROWN.
Sponsored by: Reston Association, Reston Community Center and Reston Festival, Inc.

Taste of the Town
Friday, June 12, 2009
3 -10:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Noon-10: 30 p.m.
Reston Town Center, Market Street, Reston.
Free: Tickets for tastes are $1 and “tastes” cost between $1-$5 each

The 19th annual Taste of the is Northern Virginia’s largest outdoor food festival featuring delectable samplings from the region’s favorite eateries, live music both days, beer and wine gardens, and fun and games at Kids Corner.
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FATHER’S DAY EVENTS
Take Dad Out to the Ball Game
Father’s Day trip to see the Washington Nationals vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Sunday, June 21, 2009
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Fee: $30 RA Members, $34 Non-residents
Please note: All sales are final
Bus pick up at Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston, Va.
All ages welcome.
Children under 18 years old must be accompanied adult.
Call 703-435-6577 to register.

Join the Reston Association as we take a chartered bus to cheer the Washington Nationals to victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. You are welcome to bring food and drink for the bus ride.

Fishing with Fathers
Saturday, June 20
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Lake Anne Public Boat Docks – Washington Plaza in the Lake Anne Village Center
Deadline to Register: Wednesday, June 17
Fee: $5/RA members, $8/non-members
All ages
Call (703) 435-6509 or email enviroed@reston.org to register.

Celebrate Father’s Day by fishing with us at historic Lake Anne. Learn fish facts, fishing basics and practice casting. We’ll provide rods and bait. Those 16 and older wishing to fish will need a fishing license available online at www.dgif.state.va.us.
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Opportunities to get involved
Volunteer openings for any of these events, contact:
Ha Brock, RA Volunteer Coordinator, 703-435-7986 or via email habrock@reston.org
Reston Lake Cleanup
Saturday, June 13, 2009
9 a.m. – Noon
Lake Audubon Pool – 2070 Twin Branches Road, Reston, VA
Lake Thoreau – Public Access area at Ridge Heights and South Lakes Dr.
Lake Anne Plaza – 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston, VA
All ages

The annual lake cleanup provides a chance for residents who care about Reston’s lakes to volunteer to pick up litter and other non-natural debris on and around Reston’s lake. Join fellow boaters and lake enthusiasts for the third annual Lake Cleanup. We are looking for volunteers to get on their boats and to walk the shorelines of Lake Audubon, Thoreau, Newport and Anne. Supplies will be available at each lake. When You Pitch In, Lakes and Rivers Win! Let’s do our part in cleaning up Reston’s Lakes. There will be a barbeque following at Lake Audubon Pool.

Weed Warriors – Protect the restored stream
Saturday, June 27, 2009
10 a.m. – Noon
Hunters Woods Shopping Center
Must be 13 years old or older to volunteer

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. With new RA guidelines stating that certain invasive exotic plants may not be installed or maintain on Reston Association member property, we have more support than ever in this rigorous battle.

Join us to protect the restored stream from invasive Japanese Honeysuckle, Multi-flora Rose and more! We will meet at the Hunters Woods Shopping Center near the Rite-Aid and walk down the hill to the stream.

Long pants and long sleeves are recommended. We will provide water, work gloves and tools.

Reston Festival
Saturday, July 11and Sunday, July 12, 2009
Volunteer Time: 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. (shifts available.)
Reston Town Center – 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190
All ages

Every July the Reston community comes together to help celebrate Reston’s birthday at the Reston Festival. The Reston Festival is seeking volunteers for a variety of exciting positions throughout the weekend. For more information on the festival go to www.restonfestival.com.

SAVE THE DATE!
All Reston Association Volunteers Invited to the 2009 Volunteer Appreciation Luau!
To show our gratitude for all that you do as a volunteer for Reston Association, we invite you to join us at the 2009 Volunteer Appreciation Luau. We’ll have food, music, games, give-a-ways and much more.
Friday, July 31, 2009 (Rain date: Friday, Aug.7)
6 – 8 p.m.
Sit back, relax and let RA staff serve you.
Hunters Woods Pool – 2501 Reston Parkway, Reston, Va.

RSVP by July 24, 2009 to Ha Brock, Volunteer Coordinator at 703-435-7986 or via e-mail habrock@reston.org.

Because our volunteers are the best and we want to say thank you.
This pool has a children’s splash area, diving board and large spa. So bring your family and enjoy a relaxing evening at the pool.
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Experience the outdoors and nature – family events
For all these events call:
(703) 435-6509 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org to register.

Summer Break Campfire
Friday, June 19
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, meet at the group campfire site.
Deadline to Register: Tuesday, June 16
Fee: $5/RA members, $8/non-members
All ages
Call (703) 435-6509 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org to register.
Kick off the start of summer vacation around a crackling campfire. Sing summer songs, roast marshmallows and do an end of school cheer! Share an evening of fun with an RA naturalist.

Busy Bees
Saturday, June 27, 2009
10 – 11 a.m.
Hunter’s Woods Pavilion – 2501 Reston Parkway, park at Hunter’s Woods Pool
Deadline to Register: Wednesday, June 24
Fee: $4/RA members, $7/non-members
All ages
Discover the wonderful world of bees. There are many types of bees that live with us in Reston. Find out the benefits they provide and learn how to live happily with them. Make a mason bee nest box to take home.