Reston Community’s eNotices for Jan. 23- 29, 2010

Live
Community News

• Call for Candidates: Reston Association Board of  Directors Election
• Stream Restoration Meeting –Colvin Run
• Reston Master Plan Special Study Task Force –Community  Meeting
• Freezin’ for a Reason – Take the Polar Dip

Work

• Special events assistant opening
• Camps openings
• Aquatics job openings

Play

• Camp Registration
• Early February Bird Walk
• Organic Gardening Workshop
• Ice Skating at the Pavilion

Live
Call for Candidates
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.  Directors 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.

Reston Master Plan Special Study Task Force Meetings
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2009
7 p.m.
Langston Hughes Middle School cafeteria
Community meeting on the guiding planning principles for Reston.
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.

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.

Freezin’ for a Reason: Virginia Polar Dip
Saturday, Feb. 6, 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.freezinforareason.com/members/member.php?mem_id=746

Second, you could take the plunge yourself or get your organization involved.  To learn more, log onto www. Freezinforareason.com.

Work
RA Events Assistant Job opening this summer
Check the RA Web site beginning Feb. 1, 2010 for details/application
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 or Ashleigh Soloff, events specialist at 703-435-6577 or via e-mail at Ashleigh@reston.org.

RA Camp Jobs—Coming in February
Check the RA Web site beginning Feb. 1, 2010
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 or 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—Coming in February
Check the RA Web site beginning Feb. 1, 2010 for a listing of our seasonal aquatics positions.
Positions include lifeguards, assistant pool managers, office assistant, maintenance staff, and program instructors.
Contact: Reston Association Human Resources a hr@reston.org or Willa Whitacre, aquatics assistant at 703-435-6532 or via e-mail at aquaticsinfo@reston.org.

Play
Summer Camp Registration
Online or in person at 1930 Isaac Newton Square
Jan. 25, 2010  at 8:30 a.m. for members
Feb. 1, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. for non-members
Contact 703-435-6530.

Friendship and fun for over 35 years for kids ages 3-16.  Small groups and award-winning activities.
Camp descriptions can be found in Reston magazine, which was mailed to RA Member homes or is available online, Register online at www.reston.org.

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.

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