Reston Events and Notices for Aug 1st – 7th, 2010
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Reston Association Headquarters has moved and is open for business.
Our new address is:
Reston Association
12001 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191-3404
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SAVE THE DATE: Reston Association Open House, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. Events include Newcomers’ Night, Volunteer Appreciation and Tours. Please plan to stay for the regular meeting of the Board of Directors.
Aug. 4, 2010 Legal Committee Meeting Rescheduled
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept.1, 2010 at 6 p.m. in the main conference room (B). Contact Arlene Whittick via e-mail at Arlene@reston.org.
Live
Aging In Reston: A Community Forum for the Hunter Mill District
Oct. 9, 2010, 1-5 p.m.
Reston Community Center – Hunters Woods
By 2020, approximately 363,000 residents over the age of 50 will live in Fairfax County. As a result, many people are planning how they can retire gracefully and comfortably in the community they love. Residents are invited to participate in this education session about needs and services for older adults in Reston and surrounding areas, and how they can create an aging-in-place community model that best serves their needs. Learn about available services, programs and options to consider for the future. Keynote speaker is Robert E. Simon Jr., founder of Reston. He will talk about his original village concept that includes housing for everyone.
Take the survey to gauge the aging-in-place concerns of residents. Your responses will be used to shape the agenda for the October forum. For more details: www.aginginreston.org. Sponsored by Supervisor Cathy Hudgins’ Hunter Mill District office.
Deer Management in Fairfax County
Take an online survey that will help the county assess and find news ideas for managing the deer population. Click here for a link to the survey or find it on our home page, www.reston.org.
Work
HIRING CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS for the Reston Association Aquatics Department
The Reston Association Aquatics Department is still looking for instructors for our seasonal pools. American
Red Cross certified Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructors can apply 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.
Play
Follow Reston tennis on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RestonTennisNews
Reston Team Tennis Underway
This is a fun, competitive league that plays Wednesday and Thursday evenings through October. Contact: Mary Conaway (703) 435-6534.
Cool Off in a Reston Pool
What happens to your class or plans for the pool if the weather turns bad? Here’s the answer.
Check out the 2010 Pool Schedule at www.reston.org, in Reston magazine or pick up a copy at any local pool. If you have questions about the pools, contact aquaticsinfo@reston.org. Pool and Tennis passes available online or in the main office. If you live outside Reston Association or if you work in Reston, there’s a pool pass for you, too. Call member services at 703-435-6530 for details.
7th Annual Asian Festival
Saturday, July 31: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 1: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Free admission
Lake Newport Tennis facility
Take a virtual tour of a Philippine village and enjoy food, music, culture and tennis in this two-day event designed to promote a greater understanding of Asian cultures. Click here for more information. Keynote speaker is U.S. Tennis Association Chairman of the Board and President Lucy Garvin.
Let’s Go Fishing
Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010
10–11 a.m.
Location: Lake Audubon Boat Ramp: 2070 Twin Branches Drive, next to Lake Audubon Pool
Reservations required by Aug. 2, 2010
$5/child RA members, $8/child Non-members
For ages 3–5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For reservations, please call (703) 476-9689 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org.
It’s a whole different world under the water. Find out where fish live and what they like to eat. Make a fishy craft, toss a fishing line into Lake Audubon and look for other critters that call the lake their home.
Night Hike
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010
8–9 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by Aug. 6, 2010
$4/person RA members, $6/person Non-members
For all ages
For reservations, please call (703) 476-9689 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org.
Test your night vision and explore the forest at night. Which animals are finding a place to sleep and which are just waking up? Listen to the sounds of the night chorus and tune your senses into a new kind of nightlife!
Tree-rific!
Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010
11 a.m.–Noon
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by Aug. 18, 2010
$5/person RA members, $8/person Non-members
For all ages
For reservations, please call (703) 476-9689 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org.
Trees provide shade in the summer as well as homes and food for animals. Use a key to identify some of Reston’s most common trees. Make leaf and bark rubbings and learn to identify trees from many angles. Taste some tree treats, create a tree craft and get a list of recommended Reston trees.
Reston Association plans 85+ Special Events each year. Check out what activities are available for you and your family at www.reston.org or click HERE and join us for some fun this summer.
Get Involved
Nature Center Docent Program
Come learn about the Nature House and find out how rewarding volunteering can be. The Nature Center Docents staff the front desk, greet visitors and provide information at the year-round Nature House’s new state-of-the-art environmental learning facility. Training includes an overview of frequently asked questions, a description of Reston’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified building’s sustainability features, and a brief narrative of the Nature House history and current programs.
Docents staff the front desk on Saturdays from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Sundays 1–4 p.m. or from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekdays (closed on Tuesday). For more information on the Nature Center Docent Program, contact Ha Brock at (703) 435-7986 or via e-mail habrock@reston.org.
Call for Committee Volunteers
Reston Association Board of Directors seeks applicants to fill vacancies on its Fiscal Committee and Elections Committee.
For full descriptions of each committee, click on its name:
Fiscal Committee Description
Elections Committee Description
If you are interested in applying to be a member of one of these Committees please forward a brief statement of interest and any pertinent qualifications by Sept. 13, 2010, by fax (703) 435-6516, e-mail cate@reston.org or mail to Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191-3404, ATTN: Board Committee Application.
MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS
Reston Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday, May through October
8 a.m. – Noon
Location: Lake Anne Plaza
Check out this year’s spread and support sustainability in our community. Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com to find out what your favorite vendors will be selling this weekend.
Mr. Knick Knack! Children’s Performance
Free event, every Monday through October, 10:30 a.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion
Unique, heart-centered music for kids.
Family Fun Series: Presented by Reston Community Center and MSE Entertainment
- Mark Lohr’s Classic Comedy Show
Saturday, Aug. 7, 11–11:45 a.m. at the Reston Town Square Park
Enjoy a fast-paced, side-splitting family vaudeville show filled with audience participation and circus skills with a sprinkling of magic thrown in the mix. One continuous surprise after another makes for a fun time for the whole family. Free.
Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Presented by Reston Town Center Association and Reston Town Center
- Incendio
Saturday, July 31, 7:30–10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and enjoy the sounds of Spanish guitar, Afro-Cuban & more - Big Joe & the Dynaflows
Saturday, Aug. 7, 7:30–10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion
Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and enjoy the sounds of New Orleans swing and rhythm & blues.Please note: These events are free and will occur rain or shine. Concert Hotline: (703) 912-4062
ArtsCapade 2010
Saturday, Oct. 23 & Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010
Location: Dulles Expo Center
Sponsored by the League of Reston Artists, this eclectic event offers a juried festival, activities and events for the whole family. LRA is seeking partnerships and business who want to participate and highlight businesses in this event bringing thousands of people and supporting a growing arts community for children and adults. For more information please contact Cheryl Parsons: artscapade.info@gmail.com or (703) 585-6206.