Reston Community’s eNotices for Dec. 23-2009 – January 8, 2010

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Call for Candidates & Election Information Session
Reston Association Members are invited to attend an Election Information Session on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, 7 p.m. at Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square.
Reston Association is seeking candidates to fill three open positions on the Board of Directors this spring. These positions are one at-large director, the North Point District director and the Lake Anne/Tall Oaks director. Board members determine the Association’s goals and policies, making a significant and lasting contribution to the community. For additional information log on to Reston Association’s Web site, www.reston.org or call 703-435-6512.

Stream Restoration Meeting – Colvin Run Community Outreach
Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010
9 a.m. – Noon
Forest Edge Elementary School
1501 Becontree Lane, Reston, VA 20190.

If you live East of Reston Parkway and north of the Dulles Toll Road, you are invited to hear about Reston’s Stream Restoration Project in the Colvin Run watershed. Preliminary designs are underway for the Uplands – Tall Oaks area. Learn about the history and purpose of the restoration project and the plans for this segment. For more information, contact Nicki Foremsky, RA’s Watershed Supervisor at 703-435-6560 or Nicki@reston.org.

Reston Master Plan Special Study Task Force Meetings
Tuesday, Jan. 12 and Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2009
7 p.m.
Jo Ann Rose Gallery – Reston Community Center at Lake Anne

The special task force appointed by Supervisor Cathy Hudgins will meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month to develop a set of recommendations on amendments to the Reston Master Plan. These recommendations will be presented to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors later in the year. Meetings are open to the public.

Reston Association Holiday Closings
The headquarters office of the Reston Association will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24,2009 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. The offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009.
New Year’s Day: All Association offices, including Nature House will be closed. All will reopen on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010.

Have You Seen a Sign That Says Natural Area Inspections Coming?
Every year, Reston Association’s environmental resource staff walks the common open space. The signs are now being used as temporary notification of the coming inspections. The sign asks that if your property adjoins RA natural areas please check for and remove any piles of debris, such as leaves, branches or grass clippings or structures that extend onto the Association property. This is in accordance with the Natural Area Guidelines.

Helpful Tips:
• RA property markers indicate the property line. Markers may be short concrete posts or grey recycled plastic lumber posts with a blue “RA, an “r.” or a small plaque with RA’s information.
• Debris or structures on RA property can result in a notice of violation for adjacent property owners.
If you have any questions, please contact RA at 703-437-7658.

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Winter Sky
Friday, Jan. 8, 2010
Cloud Dates: Saturday, Jan. 9 & Sunday, Jan. 10
7 – 8 p.m.
Quartermaster Field – Glade Drive at Quartermaster Lane.
Register by January 4.
$5/person RA members, $8/person non-members
All ages.
To register, call (703) 435-6518 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org.
Winter is a great time for viewing the moon, planets, stars and galaxies through a telescope. Join our guest astronomer to learn about the stars and folklore associated with these celestial objects. Stay warm with a hot beverage we provide on this “cool” night.

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.

Get Involved

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.
Join us for our annual winter bird count throughout Reston’s natural areas. Meet local bird experts, learn tips on identification and have fun while helping us obtain important information to help our feathered friends.

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. 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.

Covenants Committee Positions
One member each from Reston’s Hunters Woods/Dogwood District and South Lakes District are needed to serve three-year terms on the Covenants Committee. This committee is responsible for administering the Use of Property (maintenance) and Residential Property (use) Covenants and considers/determines cases concerning these areas.

Public Art Committee
Reston Association seeks volunteers to serve on its Special Committee for Public Art in Reston. This committee is charged with the task of developing, as part of the Initiative for Public Art Reston (IPAR) Public Art Master Plan, a work plan to implement art in Reston Association common areas. The deadline to apply is Jan. 4, 2009.

How to Apply
If you are interested in applying to be a member of these committees, please forward a brief statement of interest and any pertinent qualifications by fax 703 – 435-9481, e-mail Cate@reston.org or U.S. mail to Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston VA 20190 ATTN: Cate Fulkerson.

Will you speak for a child? Volunteers Information Session.
Saturday Jan. 16, 2009
11 a.m. – Noon
Reston Regional Library
Free/Reservations required.

Reservations or information: Elisa Kosarian, Recruitment & Training Manager 703-273-3526, ext. 22 or via e-mail ekosarian@casafairfax.org or on the Web www.casafairfax.org.

A new case of child abuse or neglect enters the Fairfax County Domestic & Juvenile Relations Court system once every 36 hours. These children need caring advocates to help ensure that they grow up in safe and permanent homes.

That’s where Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) comes in. An independent nonprofit organization, Fairfax CASA recruits and trains volunteers to investigate a child’s situation and to advocate for the best interests of the child in court.
All CASA volunteers undergo extensive training. No prior experience in child welfare or the law is required.