Reston Volunteer Opporunities

Local Volunteers Part of National Event

Deloitte IMPACT Day
Friday, June 5, 2009
8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Orientation at Glade Pool
Welcome remarks by Robin Smyers, President Reston Association
Contact: Ha Brock, Volunteer Coordinator, 703-435-7986 e-mail habrock@reston.org
 
When the corporate volunteers in Reston don their work gloves on Friday June 5, 2009, they will be joining 40,000 of their co-workers in community services projects across the United States.  The 80 Deloitte LLP employees are taking part in the company’s IMPACT Day, a celebration of Deloitte’s commitment to workplace volunteering. Around the country, company volunteers will donate to 700 community service projects in more than 70 communities.
 
In Reston, approximately 80 Deloitte employees will be working with Reston Association environmental staff to remove invasive exotic plants inside the Old Trail Drive horseshoe by Glade Pool.   This is the second year that Deloitte LLP has worked on environmental projects in Reston. Last year, volunteers conducted a similar effort in Brown’s Chapel.
 
The firm was recognized as one of two 2008 Corporate Sponsors of the year during the Reston Association Annual Meeting in April 2009.
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Reston Association Camps Celebrate 35 Years
RESTON, Va. – Roberta Flack sang “Killing Me Softly with His Song.”  The Oakland A’s defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the World Series, the Oscar-winning film was “The Sting,” and Reston Association’s summer camps launched their first year.   That was 1974.
 
Now, 35 years later, RA summer camps are celebrating with an RA camp staff Reunion.  It will be held June 6, 2009 from Noon to 4 p.m. at Brown’s Chapel Park. They are asking participants bring photos, memorabilia and artifacts of their time in camp.  These will be displayed at the reunion.
 
Call Reston Association at 703-435-6530 or e-mail camp.reunion@reston.org for details.
 
Learn How New Virginia Legislation Affects Homeowners
Legislative Update and a Conversation with the Common Interest Community Ombudsman and CICB Chair
June 11, 2009
7: 30 – 9:30 p.m.
Location:  Jo Ann Rose Gallery, Lake Anne -RCC, 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston, VA 20190
Deadline to register: June 10, 2009
Fees: Free
Cluster/ Condo Board Members and Residents
Contact: Arlene Whittick, 703-435-6503 or arlene@reston.org
Lucia Anna “Pia” Trigiani, Attorney-at-Law, Mercer Trigiani, Principal and Heather
Gillespie, Common Interest Community Ombudsman will be the featured speakers at this information-packed workshop.  Ms. Trigiani will review the 2009 Virginia General Assembly legislation that affects residents and Ms. Gillespie will discuss her role as the new Ombudsman.
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FATHER’S DAY EVENTS
Take Dad Out to the Ball Game
Father’s Day trip to see the Washington Nationals vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Sunday, June 21, 2009
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Fee: $30 RA Members, $34 Non-residents
Please note: All sales are final.
Bus pick up at Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston, Va.
All ages welcome.
Children under 18 years old must be accompanied adult.
Call 703-435-6577 to register.
Join the Reston Association as we take a chartered bus to cheer the Washington Nationals to victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. You are welcome to bring food and drink for the bus ride.
 
Fishing with Fathers
Saturday, June 20
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Lake Anne Public Boat Docks – Washington Plaza in the Lake Anne Village Center
Deadline to Register:  Wednesday, June 17
Fee: $5/RA members, $8/non-members
All ages
Call (703) 435-6509 or email enviroed@reston.org to register.

Celebrate Father’s Day by fishing with us at historic Lake Anne. Learn fish facts, fishing basics and practice casting. We’ll provide rods and bait. Those 16 and older wishing to fish will need a fishing license available online at www.dgif.state.va.us <http://www.dgif.state.va.us> .
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Opportunities to get involved – volunteer openings
for any of these events, contact:
Ha Brock, RA Volunteer Coordinator, 703-435-7986 or via email habrock@reston.org
Breeding Bird Count
Saturday, June 6, 2009
6: 45 a.m. – Noon
RA Central Services Facility – 12250 Sunset Hills Road – next to the YMCA
All ages
Fee: Free
Join us for a half-day annual “Breeding Bird Count” throughout Reston’s natural areas. Meet local bird experts, learn tips on identification and have fun while helping us obtain important information to help our feathered friends.

Reston Lake Cleanup
Saturday, June 13, 2009
9 a.m. – Noon
Lake Audubon Pool – 2070 Twin Branches Road, Reston, VA
Lake Thoreau – Public Access area at Ridge Heights and South Lakes Dr.
Lake Anne Plaza – 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston, VA
All ages

The annual lake cleanup provides a chance for residents who care about Reston’s lakes to volunteer to pick up litter and other non-natural debris on and around Reston’s lake. Join fellow boaters and lake enthusiasts for the third annual Lake Cleanup.  We are looking for volunteers to get on their boats and to walk the shorelines of Lake Audubon, Thoreau, Newport and Anne. Supplies will be available at each lake.  When You Pitch In, Lakes and Rivers Win!  Let’s do our part in cleaning up Reston’s Lakes. There will be a barbeque following at Lake Audubon Pool.
 
Weed Warriors  – Protect the restored stream
Saturday, June 27, 2009
10 a.m. – Noon
Hunters Woods Shopping Center
Must be 13 years old or older to volunteer

Our native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive exotic plants like English Ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and Bamboo. That is why we need warriors like you to join us in rescuing Reston’s beautiful parkland from these aggressive plants. With new RA guidelines stating that certain invasive exotic plants may not be installed or maintain on Reston Association member property, we have more support than ever in this rigorous battle. 

Join us to protect the restored stream from invasive Japanese Honeysuckle, Multi-flora Rose and more! We will meet at the Hunters Woods Shopping Center near the Rite-Aid and walk down the hill to the stream.

Long pants and long sleeves are recommended. We will provide water, work gloves and tools.
 
Reston Festival
Saturday, July 11and Sunday, July 12, 2009
Volunteer Time: 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. (shifts available.)
Reston Town Center – 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190
All ages

Every July the Reston Community comes together to help celebrate Reston’s birthday at the Reston Festival. The Reston Festival is seeking volunteers for a variety of exciting positions throughout the weekend. For more information on the festival go to www.restonfestival.com
 
Experience the outdoors and nature – family events

For all these events call:
(703) 435-6509 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org to register.
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Summer Break Campfire
Friday, June 19
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, meet at the group campfire site.
Deadline to Register: Tuesday, June 16
Fee: $5/RA members, $8/non-members
All ages
Call (703) 435-6509 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org to register.

Kick off the start of summer vacation around a crackling campfire. Sing summer songs, roast marshmallows and do an end of school cheer!  Share an evening of fun with an RA naturalist.
 
Busy Bees
Saturday, June 27
10 – 11 a.m.
Hunter’s Woods Pavilion – 2501 Reston Parkway, park at Hunter’s Woods Pool
Deadline to Register:  Wednesday, June 24
Fee: $4/RA members, $7/non-members
All ages

Discover the wonderful world of bees. There are many types of bees that live with us in Reston. Find out the benefits they provide and learn how to live happily with them. Make a mason bee nest box to take home.