Reston Community’s eNotices for Jan. 8 – 16, 2010

Live
Community News

• Elections Information Session
• Stream Restoration Meeting –Colvin Run
• Reston Master Plan Special Study Task Force
• Reston Safety Alert – Fairfax County Police

Work
Camps Counselors – Apply beginning in Feb.

Play

• Winter Wonderland
• Camp Registration
• Ice Skating at the Pavilion

Get Involved

• Pedestrian & Bicycling Advisory Committee
• Initiative for Public Art Reston Committee
• Covenants Advisory Committee: Hunters Woods/Dogwood District
• Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children

Live
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.  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.

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.

Safety Alert: Catalytic Converter Thefts
The Reston Division of the Fairfax County Police is warning residents of an increase in the thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles. According to police there has been an increase in this theft in the last few months.  Police say in a minute thieves are taking catalytic converters from cars in commuter lots and neighborhoods – mostly during the workweek.  Thefts have occurred day and night.  Police are asking you to be aware of any suspicious activity and call the police at either 911 for emergencies or to make a report, call 703-691-2131. Callers may remain anonymous.

Work
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 (5-8 years old). Day Camp (7-11 years old). Science Camp (8-12 years old). Sports Camp (9-13 years old). Teen Camp (11-14 years old), and Counselor in Training (14-16 years old.)

Play
Winter Wonderland
Monday, Jan. 11, 2010
10 – 11 a.m.
$4/child RA members, $7/child non-members
Walker Nature Education Center – 11450 Glade Drive
Ages: 18 months to 35 months
Reservations required. Call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6518 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org.
Brrr! Come out of the cold and learn about the frosty winter season. Make icicles, sing winter songs and decorate cookies with icing.

Summer Camp Registration Coming Up
Online or in person at 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston
Jan. 25 at 8:30 a.m. for members
Feb. 1 at 8:30 a.m. for non-member
Contact 703-435-6530.
Summer fun for 35 years for kids ages 3-16.  Small groups and award-winning activities.
Camp descriptions can be found in Reston magazine, arriving in homes the week of Jan. 11, 2010.
Online at www.reston.org.

45th Anniversary of ‘Reston Pioneers’ Arrival
Sunday, Jan. 17 1 – 3 p.m.
Reston Museum & Shop
Lake Anne Plaza
Come and hear and share stories from Reston pioneers, including the Rogers family who moved into their Lake Anne townhome in December 1964. A short video will be shown and refreshments served.
(Note: This event was scheduled for Dec. 19, 2009 and was postponed due to the snowstorm. It is being held in conjunction with Oral Histories scheduled for this day.)

Open Readings
Friday, Jan.15, 7:30 p.m.
Reston Used Book Shop
Lake Anne Plaza
Poetry readings by professional and amateur writers.
Poets interested in participating should contact Neal Warren, AFoggyWord@yahoo.com. Listeners welcome. (Ongoing schedule for “Open Readings”: third Friday of each month)

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
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. 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.