Reston Community’s eNotices for Feb. 6-13, 2010
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• RESCHEDULED: Reston Association – Board/Committee Leadership Work Session on Reston Master Plan Special Study
• Special Board Meeting – Monday, Feb. 8, 2010
• RESCHEDULED: Freezin’ for a Reason – Take the Polar Dip
Work
• Special events assistant opening
• Camps openings
• Aquatics job openings
Play
• Early February Bird Walk
• Owl Moon
• Fireside Fables
• Organic Gardening Workshop
• Ice Skating at the Pavilion
Get Involved
• Fundraiser for Initiative for Public Art Reston’s First Project
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RESCHEDULED: SAT. FEB. 13, 2010 9 a.m.
Reston Association – Board/Committee Leadership Work Session
Reston Master Plan Special Study
Due to the anticipation of a large snowfall, the meeting will be rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at 9 a.m.
This workshop involves a discussion between the board and advisory committee leadership and is open to the public.
Meantime, Paul Thomas, RA’s representative to the Reston Master Plan Special Study Task Force wants your ideas about what Reston will look like in the future. So, he has launched an interactive blog, Planning for the Future. It’s on the RA Web site, www.reston.org. You can voice your ideas, keep up with the work of the task force and learn more about the ongoing project. Just go to the RA Web site and click on the “Master Plan Study” button on the home page. Read Director Thomas’s updates from the public meetings of the task force and share your thoughts.
Special RA Board of Directors Meeting
The Reston Association Board of Directors will be holding a Special Meeting at 7 p.m., on Monday, February 8, at Brown’s Chapel, 11300 Baron Cameron Ave, Reston, VA.
The purposes of the Special Meeting are to receive and take action as appropriate on a preliminary concept plan for an indoor tennis facility at Lake Newport Tennis Court Complex and to approve a letter to the Reston Master Plan Special Study Task Force regarding new residential developments in the area currently know as the Reston Center for Industry and Government (RCIG).
RESCHEDULED: FEB. 20, 2010:
Freezin’ for a Reason: Virginia Polar Dip— Help Larry Butler Raise $$
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, 2 p.m. Lake Anne Village Center
Reston Association is proud to support “Freezin’ for a Reason”. This annual fundraiser benefits Camp Sunshine, a national year-round retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses. Several families from Reston have benefitted from time at Camp Sunshine, which is located in Casco, Maine. There are several ways you can help. First, you can support Reston Association’s Director of Parks and Recreation, Larry Butler who will be taking the plunge into Lake Anne. Larry has set up a Web site to raise money.
http://www.freezinforareston.com/members/member.php?mem_id=746
Have you seen a sign that says “Natural Area Inspections Coming”?
View the sign here.
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.
Reserve Study Workshop
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Reston Association 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Main Conference Room
Free
R.S.V.P. Arlene Whittick at 703-435-6503 or e-mail Arlene@reston.org.
Mandated by the Commonwealth of Virginia, a reserve study must be conducted at least once every five years to determine the amount of money needed to repair, restore, and refurbish the capital components of clusters and condos. Our presenters will share their expertise on the reserve study process and answer your questions.
Presenters: Thomas W. Larson, P.E., Principal, Facility Engineering Associates, P.C. David Slater, President, Forest Edge Cluster Representative from Criterium Engineering
CAI Essentials of Community Association Volunteer Leadership Seminar
Saturday, Mar. 20, 2010
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Main Conference Room
This event is open to all Cluster, Condo and Single –Family Detached Board Members
$50 per participant, if you register by February 18
$60 per participant if you register on February 19 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.
Work
Three Summer Job Openings
Check the RA Web site and click on “Inside RA”. Then scroll down to “Jobs at RA.”
RA Events Assistant Job Opening this Summer Work with the Events Specialist planning and implementing events for all ages. Employment dates: Mid May – Mid Aug.
Contact: Reston Association Human Resources at HR@reston.org Ashleigh Soloff, Events Specialist at 703-435-6577 or via e-mail at Ashleigh@reston.org.
RA Camp Jobs—Work with kids in a fun environment. Great jobs for education, parks & recreation and science majors. Camp dates: June 24 – Aug.20, 2010 Contact: Reston Association Human Resources at HR@reston.org Barb Beaver, camp program supervisor at 703-435-6567 or via e-mail at campadmin@reston.org. Jobs include directors, assistant directors, specialists, senior counselors and counselors. The pay range is $15.00 for directors to $8.50 for counselors.
Types of Camps: Nature Camps (3-5 & 6-8 years old). Hug-A-Tree (5-7 years old). Sportsters (6-8 years old). Day Camp (7-11 years old). Science Camp (8-12 years old). Teen Camp (11-14 years old), and Counselor in Training (14-16 years old.)
RA Aquatics Jobs—Positions include lifeguards, assistant pool managers, office assistant, maintenance staff, and program instructors.
Contact: Reston Association Human Resources at HR@reston.org or Willa Whitacre, aquatics assistant at 703-435-6532 or via e-mail at aquaticsinfo@reston.org.
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Early February Bird Walk
Sunday, February 7, 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
No reservations required.
FREE
Adults
This walk will explore the upper Glade stream valley. We will meet at the Nature Center parking lot and walk down to the Glade Stream valley and continue upstream (west). Leader: Gavin Small.
Fireside Fables
Friday, February 12, 7 – 8 p.m.
Walker Nature Education Center – 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by February 8.
$5/RA Members, $8/non-members
All ages
To register, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org. As the flames dance and the embers crackle, gather around the hearth for an evening with professional storyteller, Margaret Chatham. Listen as she weaves tales that will make your eyes widen, your belly laugh and your imagination soar. Enjoy a warm beverage and other tasty treats.
Organic Gardening Workshop
Thursday, February 25, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Walker Nature Education Center – 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by February 22.
$5/person RA Members, $8/person non-members
Adults
To register, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org
It’s time to start thinking about your garden plots. Join a master gardener for some great tips on organic gardening. Get the latest information from soil amendments to pest control. Soil testing kits will be available.
Ice Skating at the Pavilion
Through 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 Open Your Heart to Public Art in Reston Join the Initiative for Public Art-Reston (IPAR) and Hunters Woods Elementary School PTA for some great, family-friendly fun, Monday, Feb. 15, 4 to 7 p.m., ice-skating at the Reston Town Center Pavilion. Admission is $10 per person and includes the skates rental fee. The skate is open to the public, and proceeds from admission, hot chocolate and cookie sales will benefit IPAR’s first public art project—the creation of a permanent Reston underpass art work involving an artist-in-residence who will engage with students from Hunters Woods Elementary School, a Fairfax County magnet school for the arts and sciences. This first Public Art Project is launched by IPAR in collaboration with project co-sponsors, Reston Community Center and Reston Association. For more information about the fund-raising skate and IPAR, call 703-467-9797, e-mail info@publicartreston.org or visit www.publicartreston.org.
