Reston Virginia Events for May 15th – 22nd, 2010
What’s New This Weekend
Learn about Effects of Metro in Reston
Have you been wondering what Reston will be like once Metro arrives? Learn how it will affect your neighborhood by attending Transit Oriented Development: A Tale of Two Counties and How a Connected Street Network Can Support a More Attractive and Walkable Reston. This discussion about transit-oriented development will take place on Saturday, May 15, 2010, from 9–11 a.m. at South Lakes High School’s Seminar Room at 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston.
Print the flyer for the meeting and invite your neighbors and friends.
Please visit our Web site: What’s New for more information, or call 703-715-4500.
Save the Dates:
• May 22nd Community Meeting – North Reston Town Center area
• May 25th Task Force Meeting– Transit Oriented Development around the Wiehle Avenue Station
Let Summer Splash begin!
On May 15, 2010, grab your swimsuit, sunscreen and towel, and head over to Ridge Heights and North Shore pools, which will be opening for the summer season! The remaining Reston Association pools will open Saturday, May 29, 2010. Pick up your pool pass and get your “splash on” this weekend.
Coming Friday: Leave Your Car at Home
Register Today for Reston Bike to Work Day 2010
Join hundreds of bicycle commuters on Friday, May 21, 2010 to celebrate the annual Bike to Work Day at Reston Town Center Pavilion. Cyclists will gather from 6:30–9:30 a.m. for a free breakfast, raffles of bike-related prizes and bicycling information handouts. Participants can also try out new bike routing software, and pre-registered riders will receive a free T-shirt.
Winners of the Employer Challenge, a contest that recognizes the most bike-friendly business based on nominations from participants, will receive a free catered lunch from Whole Foods Market. In 2009, Software AG won for its bicycling commuter employee accommodations, including showers, lockers and a changing facility, as well as providing bike commuting information and encouraging employees to participate in the contest.
Many people bicycle as an alternative to driving, especially for short trips to work or around town. Each mile traveled by bike instead of driving is one less pound of carbon dioxide emitted into the air — and almost half of all trips taken during the day are three miles or fewer. Register now and select the Reston pit stop.
Live
Abandoned Boats
Reston Association is currently looking for the owners of the following boats found on Reston lakes:
Lake Thoreau:
- Yellow, “Sawyer” canoe
- Yellow, “Snark” sailboat
- Red, “Sears” canoe
Lake Anne:
- Red “Coleman” canoe
The following boat is available to be given away by a raffle.
Please note: only Reston residents are eligible for the drawing.
A two-seater pontoon, gray “Sun Dolphin” with an electric motor and paddle.
Names will be drawn during the second week of June. For Reston residents only.
To enter your name or to claim your boat, please call Brian Petty at Reston Association 703-435-6535.
Take a Trip to China with the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
You are invited to travel to China with business and community colleagues for a nine-day trip that combines both learning and cultural opportunities. Learn how the Chinese business system works. September 13–21, 2010. Contact the Chamber at 703-707-9045 or click here for more details. The trip is sponsored by the Reston and Arlington Chambers of Commerce.
Nature News & Tips
Need woodchips?
If you happen to see a pile of woodchips on RA property and would like them for your yard, please help yourself. Clean-up work following last winter’s storm damage has left RA with piles of woodchips. There is a pile near Hunters Woods pool, too. We also have overflowing bins at our maintenance facility, so come and pick them up during normal business hours. If you have a pick-up truck and call in advance, we could even schedule loading.Adopt a Recycling Bin
For a “Restonesque” way to remember someone special or to honor a tennis player, adopt a recycling bin at a Reston Association tennis court. The sturdy bin, made of 100 percent recycled plastic lumber, features a personalized, engraved plaque and can be placed at the tennis court of your choice.
For more information, visit our Web site.
Work
Reston Association Aquatics Department is NOW HIRING INSTRUCTORS
The Reston Association Aquatics Department is looking for instructors for our seasonal pools. American Red Cross certified Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructors can 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.
Play
Tennis Lessons are in full swing for all ages. Register online today.
Reston Team Tennis Underway
This is a fun, competitive league that plays every Wednesday and Thursday evening, May through October.
Contact: Mary Conaway 703-435-6534.
Murphy Jensen Clinic
Friday, May 21, 2010
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Lake Newport Tennis Courts
$50/RA members, $55/Non-members
Registration required
Adults
Murphy Jensen, Coach of the Washington Kastles will host a clinic at the Lake Newport courts from 6-7:30. The fee includes a ticket to see the Washington Kastles take on the New York Sport Times with John Mc Enroe on July 20, 2010 at the Kastles Stadium on 11th & H Streets, Washington, D.C. Contact Rob at tennis@reston.org or call 703-435-6502 for more information. You can register at www.reston.org.
Reston Junior Tennis Day
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Lake Newport Tennis Courts
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join us for a Tennis Block Party with Radio Disney and a guest appearance by Washington Kastles coach Murphy Jensen.
Free Junior Tennis Lessons
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Lake Newport Tennis Courts
This is a free event for all juniors who would like a free introductory tennis lesson. Please bring a racket if you have one; otherwise one will be provided. We love tennis.
Lesson Schedule
Ages Time
3 – 4 9 – 10 a.m.
5 – 9 10 – 11 a.m.
10 – 14 11 a.m. – Noon
Ranger Rick’s Geo-cache Trail for Kids
Saturday, May 15, 2010
11 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Participants will set out every 15 minutes, starting at 11:15 a.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
For families with kids, ages 6–14
Bring your kids out for an outdoor treasure hunt! Grab your GPS and venture out for a fun day of geo-caching with Ranger Rick® and his pals. In geo-caching, you can only take something if you leave something else behind. Children can bring small items to trade with the treasures found in the cache boxes. A special prize will be awarded to all kids who geo-cache.
If you have a GPS unit, feel free to bring it. There will be a few will be available to loan as well.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and walking on natural surfaces. Bring a water bottle for the journey and wear sunscreen.
This event is hosted by National Wildlife Federation, based in Reston, and Walker Nature Education Center. For more information, e-mail Megan Isom at isomm@nwf.org.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
11 a.m.–Noon
North Hills Pavilion, 1325 North Village Road
$3/RA members, $6/Non-members
Registration required
For ages 3–5
Bear lovers are invited to a BEAR-ific morning, which includes bear stories, crafts and fun! Bring a picnic lunch and your favorite teddy bear. Earl the Squirrel will be on hand to have your child’s picture taken with him. This program is canceled in the event of rain. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6571 to register. Payment is due the day of the event.
Trail of Tails
Saturday, May 22, 2010
10: 30–11:30 a.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
$5/child RA members, $8/child Non-members
Reservations are required by May 19, 2010
Ages 3–5
Some tails are furry and some tails have scales. Look at the many shapes and sizes of animal tails, and find out how animals use their tails. Play a tail matching game and make a craft to take home. For reservations, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org.
Senior Movie Day – Featuring “Love Happens”
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Doors open at 9:15 a.m.
Showtime at 10 a.m.
Reston Town Center Multiplex Cinemas
FREE
For ages 55 years and older
The Reston Association, in cooperation with Reston Town Center Multiplex Cinemas, presents, “Meet Me at the Movies.” Join us on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Refreshments are provided and door prizes are distributed prior to the movie. Showings are posted at www.reston.org. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577 for more information.
Night Hike
Thursday, May 27, 2010
7–8 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by May 24, 2010
$4/RA members, $6/Non-members
For all ages
For reservations, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org
Test your night vision on an after-dark tour of the forest. Listen to the sounds of the night chorus, and search for the critters, making their calls. Look for nocturnal insects, flying squirrels and frogs that are just waking up from their daytime slumber, and learn what makes these animals especially suited for the night life.
Washington Nationals Baseball Game Trip
Sunday, June 20, 2010
11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Bus pickup location: Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square
$30/RA members, $34/Non-members
For all ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
It’s Father’s Day — relax and enjoy door-to-door service as we travel by chartered bus to cheer the Nats to victory over the Chicago White Sox. Register online today. For more information, contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577.
Reston Association plans 85+ Special Events each year. Check out what activities are available for you and your family at www.reston.org. Click the Parks, Recreation & Events link and join us for some fun this summer. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577 for more information.
Get Involved Invasive Plant Management Leaders Orientation
Lead volunteers are needed for the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) program. This project will allow the Park Authority to locate and remove extremely invasive plant species before they gain a significant foothold within the parks. This program is an essential component in restoring the native ecology. EDRR Orientation Expeditions will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2010 and Thursday, June 17, 2010 at two different locations.
During the orientations, volunteers will learn how to lead, organize and manage a group of volunteers to conduct a systematic survey of designated parkland, identify targeted plant species, mark their location via hand-held GPS units and log data into an established Web site. Space is limited to six volunteers per orientation session.
For more information about the EDRR program, scheduled excursions or how to become involved, contact Kathy Frederick, Invasive Management Area Volunteer Coordinator, at 703-324-8681 or e-mail katherine.frederick@fairfaxcounty.gov. Visit the Fairfax County parks Web site for more about the IMA program.
LAST CHANCE – Volunteer for the Reston Weed Warriors Project
Saturday, May 22, 2010
10 a.m.–Noon
Location: Wainwright Drive, near the recreational field
Remove fast-growing invasive plants that harm the ecosystem in the Reston community. We will battle Garlic Mustard, one of the many invasive exotic plants taking over the Wainwright natural area. Reston needs as many hands as possible to pull Garlic Mustard from the forest floor to help create space for native plants to grow.
Please wear long sleeves and long pants if you are allergic to poison ivy, as it is present at this site. RA will provide tools, gloves, snacks and water. Adults and youth ages 10 and up are welcome to attend. Young volunteers are encouraged to come with adult chaperones. This project fulfills community service requirements.
Covenants Committee Opening
One member from Reston’s North Point District is needed to serve a three-year term on the Covenants Committee. This committee is responsible for administering the Use and Maintenance Property Covenants and considers/determines cases concerning these areas.
If you are interested in applying to be a member of the Covenants Committee, please forward a brief statement of interest and any pertinent qualifications by May 28, 2010, by fax (703) 435-9481, e-mail cate@reston.org or mail to Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston, VA 20190. For more information, visit our Web site.
Volunteers Needed for Reston Festival 2010
Come out to celebrate Reston’s birthday at the Reston Festival! The Reston Festival is seeking volunteers on July 10–11, 2010, for a variety of exciting positions throughout the weekend. Meet many of your neighbors or fulfill your community service hours while having fun. Contact Ha Brock at habrock@reston.org or call 703 435-7986. Please indicate the day and shift you are available to volunteer. In exchange for your volunteer work, you will receive a festival T-shirt and a free meal ticket. For more information, visit our Special Events Web site and www.restonfestival.com.
MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS
Reston Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday, May through October
8 a.m.–Noon
Location: Lake Anne Plaza
The Reston Farmers Market has returned for the 2010 season, with two new vendors: The Ole Pioneer’s Kitchen and 100 Bowls of Soup. On Saturday, May 16, 2010, 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.
The Art of John Alvin at ArtInsights
Through May 31, 2010
Location: Reston Town Center
“Lord of the Rings,” “Star Wars,” “Aladdin,” “Lion King,” “The Little Mermaid” and more represented in this worldwide exclusive. For more information, visit www.restonarts.org or call 703-478-0778.
Beautiful: Virginia Women Artists and the Body at GRACE
Through June 11, 2010
Location: Reston Town Center
The statewide Minds Wide Open program celebrates Virginia Women in the Arts. “Beautiful” features four Virginia artists: Elissa Farrow Savos, Elizabeth Menges, Victoria Gaitán and Bernis von zur Muehlen. For more information, visit www.restonarts.org or call 703-471-9242