Reston Community’s eNotices for Feb. 26-March 5, 2010
Live – Community News
2010 Board Candidates
This spring, Members of the Reston Association (RA) will elect three individuals to RA’s Board of Directors – one each from the North Point and Lake Anne/Tall Oaks Districts and one At-Large Director. Each will serve a three-year term. The Board of Directors determines the Association’s goals and policies, making a significant and lasting contribution to the community.
Ten Members of the Reston Association – David Robinson, Patrick Shipp, Joe Leighton, Rod Koozmin, Ken Knueven, Kevin Danaher, Guy L. Rando, Mike Collins, Rengin Morro, Ph.D. and Peter Greenberg have indicated their desire to serve the community by putting forward their names as candidates for election. Mr. Knueven, Mr. Danaher and Mr. Rando are running for the Lake Anne/Tall Oaks District seat. Mr. Collins, Dr. Morro and Mr. Peter Greenberg are running for the North Point District seat. Mr. Robinson, Mr. Shipp, Mr. Leighton and Mr. Koozmin are running for the At-Large seat.
PLEASE REMEMBER: IN ELECTIONS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OWNERS AND RENTERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.
Members will have an opportunity to meet the candidates during a “Question & Answer Forum” scheduled for Thursday, March 18, 7 p.m. at the Nature House, 11450 Glade Drive.
Ballots will be mailed on March 5th with a return deadline of 5 p.m. on April 2nd. Members can vote either by mail or via the Internet.
For additional information, logon to Reston Association’s Web site www.reston.org.
Reston Master Plan Special Study Public Meeting
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010
9 a.m.
Langston Hughes Middle School Cafeteria
11401 Ridge Heights Road
The County has appointed a 25-member Task Force to oversee the Reston Master Plan Special Study (plus 25 alternates). The purpose of the study is to develop recommendations to amend the Reston Master Plan section of the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan. The first phase of the study is focusing on the three transit station areas in Reston: Herndon-Monroe, Wiehle Avenue, and Reston Parkway.
The focus of the February 27 meeting will be to provide information about conditions in the Herndon Monroe Transit Station area and to receive public input. There will be subsequent meetings on conditions in the Wiehle Avenue and Reston Parkway station areas.
Reston Association has set up a special section of our Web site, which provides updated information, links to the Fairfax County Reston Master Plan Special Study Task Force Web site and a blog by RA Director Paul Thomas. He is RA’s representative to the task force. He encourages your comment through his blog, Planning for the Future.
Links
Reston Master Planning Special Study: http://www.reston.org/InsideRA/Governance/RestonMasterPlan/Default.aspx?qenc=HzT9ACzZbNs%3d&fqenc=53u%2fE3efMeW8RtXS4PnnHg%3d%3d
Planning for the Future
http://www.reston.org/PressRoom/RestonMasterPlanningThoughts/Default.aspx?qenc=HzT9ACzZbNs%3d&fqenc=53u%2fE3efMeWkuLz7%2fZUGaw%3d%3d
Newcomers’ Night
Thursday, March 11, 2010 – 7-9 p.m.
Reston Association
1930 Isaac Newton Square
Reston, VA 20190
Learn what living in Reston has to offer.
Whether you just moved to Reston or you have been here for some time, this is an opportunity to find out about the amenities, services and programs that are available to you through the Reston Association. Meet members of the RA Board and staff and find out about volunteer opportunities. Enjoy light refreshments and win a door prize just for coming.
RSVP to Ha Brock, community outreach specialist II at 703 435-7986 or e-mail to habrock@reston.org
RESCHEDULED: Covenants Committee Meeting
Due to the snowstorm of the past week, the Covenants Committee meeting for Feb. 17, 2010 has been rescheduled to March 17, 2010 at 7 p.m. in the main conference room, RA’s headquarters, 1930 Isaac Newton Square. If you have questions, please contact your Covenants Advisor. Here’s a link to help you to identify your Covenants Advisor. http://districts.reston.org/index.php.
DEADLINE EXTENDED:
CAI Essentials of Community Association Volunteer Leadership Seminar
Saturday, March 20, 2010
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Main Conference Room
This event is open to all Association Board Members of Cluster, Condo and Single –Family Detached homes.
$50 per participant, if you register by March 4, 2010
$60 per participant if you register by March 5, 2010 or after
$70 per participant for non-members
For a registration form or information contact Arlene Whittick at 703-435-6503 or Arlene@reston.org.
The Essentials of Community Association Volunteer Leadership covers …
Legal foundation and organization of community associations, problem solving, maintenance, rules creation and enforcement, risk control insurance, finances, board meetings, and hiring professional management. The course covers pertinent information to new board members as well as an excellent review for the seasoned board member.
Share the Link: Support the Friends of Reston and Nature House
http://www.active.com/running/reston-va/7th-annual-nature-house-5k-fund-run-2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
8 a.m.
Walker Nature Education Center
11450 Glade Drive
Deadline to register online
Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 11:59 p.m.
Walk up registration:
Friday, April 23 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, April 24, 7 a.m.
The 5k Fund Run is coming up and we want to invite as many people as possible to participate. So share the above link to the registration form with anyone who might be interested in walking or running.
This event raises funds for Friends of Reston and Nature House and its educational programs.
Work
Reston Association Aquatics Department is NOW HIRING.
The Reston Association Aquatics Department is looking for applicants to fill our seasonal positions at the pools. Positions include lifeguard (full-time, part-time, and substitute), water safety instructor, lifeguard instructor, water aerobics instructor and office staff.
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.
RA Events Assistant Job open this summer
Check the RA Web site for details/application at http://careers.reston.org/
Work with the Events Specialist planning, implementing and evaluating a variety of events, for all ages throughout the Reston Community.
Employment dates: Mid May – Mid Aug.
Contact: Reston Association Human Resources at hr@reston.org or Ashleigh Soloff, events specialist at 703-435-6577 or via e-mail at ashleigh@reston.org if you have any questions.
Play
Fireside Fun
Friday, March 5
7 – 8 p.m.
Walker Nature Education Center – 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by March 2.
$5/person RA members, $8/person non-members
All ages
To register, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org.
Enjoy a hot drink and popcorn in front of Nature House’s very own fireplace. While enjoying the warm glow of the fire, make a decoration for your home. Sing some fun songs and enjoy fireside stories.
Dancing Wind
Monday, March 8
10 – 11 a.m.
Walker Nature Education Center – 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by March 4.
$5/child RA members, $8/child Non-members
Ages: 18 – 35 months (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
To register, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org.
March is the windy month. Take a walk and feel the wind as it dances around you. Blow around like a gale and float like a breeze. Make a windsock so you can always tell when the wind is on the move.
Owl Pellet Pickin’s
Saturday, March 13
10: 30 – 11:30 a.m.
Walker Nature Education Center – 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by March 10.
$5/individual RA members, $8/individual Non-members
All ages
To register, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or email enviroed@reston.org.
Ever wonder how an owl eats its dinner? Learn how owls catch their prey and what an owl pellet is. Piece together the contents of an owl pellet for a hootin’ good time.
Get Involved
Design Review Board and Covenants Committee Vacancies
There are three vacancies on the DRB. Two design professionals (architect, land planner, or landscape architect) and one Lay Member are needed to serve three-year terms. The DRB interprets, administers, and renders decisions involving the design covenants in accordance with the Design Guidelines.
In addition, there are three vacancies on the Covenants Committee. One Member each from the Hunters Woods/Dogwood District and South Lakes District and one At-large Member are needed to serve a three-year term on the Covenants Committee. This Committee is responsible for administering the Use and Maintenance of Property Covenants and considers/determines cases concerning these areas.
If you are interested in applying to be a member of the Design Review Board or the Covenants Committee, please forward a brief statement of interest and any pertinent qualifications by March 15, 2010, by fax (703) 435-9481, email cate@reston.org or mail to Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston VA 20190 ATTN: Cate Fulkerson.
News and Events From Reston Historic Trust
Reston Museum & Shop – Regular Hours: Tuesday-Friday Noon- 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday Noon– 5 p.m.
Shop and information available 24 hours daily at www.restonmuseum.org.
Guided Tours of Reston History
Saturdays at Noon
Reston Museum
Lake Anne Village Center
1639 Washington Plaza
Free
All ages
703-709-7700
Learn about Reston’s early plans and the revolutionary concepts of the 1960s that have impacted the development of communities in America. The half-hour presentation includes an illustrative walking tour of Washington Plaza at historic Lake Anne.
Reston Historic Trust (RHT), 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. Volunteer docents staff the museum. 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, 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.