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24 COVER STORY Celebrating the Vision

12 Development, Proffers and Rezoning

BY BONNIE HAUKNESS

Fall, gorgeous homes and supporting the Reston museum make for a perfect day.

42 Deloitte IMPACT Day

BY SUSAN KONRAD

Volunteers prove businesses have more to contribute than just their checkbooks.

BY CATHY HUDGINS

Important process for the development of parks, schools and affordable housing.

ON THE COVER The stacked-stone arch frame provides a unique look for this North Point home. The Reston Historic Trust’s 12th annual home tour offers an inside look at the creative energy that makes our town a very special place to live. It’s a perfect way to Celebrate the Vision.

Photographer: David Madison

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The Friendly Approach to Budgeting

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All Aboard!

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Susco 8k

Who’s Hanging Out at Nature House?

The Reston Spirit

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Advancing Equity for Women and Girls

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BOARD & 84 Volunteer Resource for GOVERNANCE

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the Reston Community Reston Multicultural Festival 86 Habitat Heroes 87 Halloween House

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Protective Covenants and Compliance 92 Preserving Reston 94 Community

Association Finances

More Than Counting Beans!

95 Recap of 2013 Spring

Fling Event 95 Word Find

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Board of Directors' Actions 97 Board of Directors

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Reston Association Common Area 99 RA Facilities & Map

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THE FRIENDLY APPROACH TO

BUDGETING

BY KEN KNUEVEN

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veryone knows the best way to dampen the mood in any office setting is to mention the words “Budget Cycle” in a staff meeting. Even the most avid fan of spreadsheets, numbers and statistical data cringes at the thought of hours stuck in windowless rooms poring over pages of requests to spend money that is always in short supply, ensuring all vital services are covered and maintaining a strong and robust reserve in case of an emergency. It is the necessary evil you know must be done, but view as the fearful trip to the dentist you remember as a child.

The RA Board of Directors, with the assistance of Acting CEO Cate Fulkerson, decided to approach the budgeting process a little differently as we prepare for FYs 2014-2016.

The task still daunting, but the process has included more time talking with members of the association, hearing their concerns and ideas, and even taking a facilities tour to see the full scope of the multitude of services and programs offered by RA and to better understand some of the projects and items that need to be addressed. We took the “Get involved” element of our principles to a whole new level, and instead of presenting the budget in November as a finished product, we reached out at the beginning of the process to solicit engagement, and believe the end result will be a testament to the success of the changes.

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To create a starting point, members of RA, staff and board and committee members submitted their wish lists of budget requests, and all 136 suggestions were then entered into a matrix for consideration and discussion. The suggestion ranged from infrastructure issues like improving bike and bus infrastructure to more capital investment projects like installing a bocce ball court or buying the golf course with a gamut of ideas in between. The level of engagement from the community illustrated the love of and investment in Reston from those who call it home.

Board members were then given a homework assignment. Yes, homework! Over the summer, no less! We were asked to prioritize the requests on an individual basis, which, as you review the dozens of very good ideas, becomes much harder than it sounds. Fortunately, we did have the option to participate in a facility tour on a Saturday in June, enabling us to see first-hand many of the issues that need to be addressed, and to see many of the facilities in full swing, amplifying their importance to community members. The tour not only gave board members hands-on knowledge of the needs, it also gave us additional time to discuss our thoughts, viewpoints and priorities with our colleagues. And, the occasion for public comment and input continues through scheduled budget hearings and open board meetings. More opportunities for collaboration and transparency have alleviated some of the

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acrimony that can and has accompanied the budget process in the past.

Hard choices still need to be made regarding how to continue to provide the level of service Restonians have come to expect and deserve, while also keeping the cost of doing business at a reasonable and affordable level.

We all have made very well-thought-out and informed decisions to be Reston residents, based often on the quality of life we are afforded by living here.

We still have more meetings ahead of us and many more hours of discussion regarding the most financially responsible ways to reinvest in Reston and to better maintain what we have.

However, I am not dreading those meetings, and instead believe the time captures a process of inclusion, thoughtful deliberation and an overall commitment to keeping Reston a place we all love.

Ken Knueven is president of the Board of Directors of Reston Association and represents his beloved Lake Anne/Tall Oaks District. He represents RA on the boards of IPAR and Friends of Reston. Because he works in Reston as well, Knueven does get to experience the Reston motto: Live, Work, Play and Get Involved™.

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BY KEN PLUM  PHOTOS PROVIDED BY KEN PLUM

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ith the increasing number of Metro rail cars testing the Silver Line tracks from the Wiehle Avenue Station eastward to its connection with the Orange Line, it is time to realize that the long-talked-about and anticipated rail connection of Reston to the rest of the metropolitan region will in a few short months be a reality. Boarding the train at the Wiehle Avenue Station, one will be able to stay in the same seat to get to Tysons Corner, Arlington, Smithsonian, Capitol Hill or Largo, Maryland, and points in between! The Silver Line will help people get to work, go shopping, and expand educational and cultural opportunities outside our Reston community and for those who come to Reston to work, shop, dine or play here. Expanded opportunities will abound!

While the building of the line was an impressive engineering feat with the elevated tracks to get over the hill at Tysons Corner and to cross the streets, and with the tunnel at the top of the hill at Tysons, designing and building the system seems easy when compared with the political route approval and funding the new line required.

Just 20 years ago the task seemed almost insurmountable. Political support was almost nonexistent. There was no consensus on route, and the sources of funding were unknown.

A leadership void existed for a project that was seldom talked about back then and few believers that it could happen.

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DCRA Secretary Joe Stowers, Founder and Chairman Delegate Ken Plum, and President Patty Nicoson review construction progress.

My response was to bring together individuals from the community at large and from businesses that showed an interest in the project. The group I assembled agreed to call itself the Dulles Corridor Rail Association (DCRA). We had the good fortune of having one of our first volunteers who had just retired as a professional planner become president of the association — Patty Nicoson — who continues in that position, as I remain chairman.

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The Dulles Metrorail Project that was eventually named the Silver Line had at least nine lives.

Serious debates over whether the line should go through or around Tysons Corner, over or under the ground in Tysons, one or two tax districts, approvals of all counties and towns involved, and other issues threatened its very existence. Federal funds were used for 80 percent of the original Metro system but were available for only a quarter of the cost for the first phase. Developers were willing to join a special tax district when the line was sure to get near their properties, but not before. Tolls seemed like a ready source of local money, but drivers made it clear that they were not going

DCRA Chairman Ken Plum presents an award to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood. Also shown are Vice-Chairman Delegate Tom Rust, Supervisor Cathy Hudgins, and Chairman Sharon Bulova.

to be gouged to pay for a disproportionate share of the costs.

Through the many debates, newspaper headlines declaring the project dead, and political uncertainties, DCRA provided a steady voice as to the long-term value of the project for the economy and quality of life for the region. DCRA brought disagreeing parties together, applied gentle political pressure when

needed, and turned up the political heat when necessary. DCRA recognized the champions and supporters of the project and encouraged them on. It applauded the efforts of the federal and state secretaries of transportation, Republican and Democratic governors, legislators, and the men and women who built the new line. Its receptions were a time to celebrate each success in moving the project to completion.

All the effort paid off! Phase I is about to open; the contract has been signed for Phase II. Thanks to all who made it possible — not just the engineers and tradespersons who built

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it, but the political, community, and business leaders who took the risks to support it. Watch for an announcement for the official opening date when Phase I testing is completed and the line will open for passengers. Hope to see you on board!

Delegate Plum represents the 36th District, including all of Reston, in the House of Delegates and is Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Dulles Corridor Rail Association.

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Development,

Proffers and Rezoning

BY CATHY HUDGINS

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n the summer 2013 edition of Reston, we began a discussion about land use, zoning, and the Comprehensive Plan. In this fall edition, I’d like to speak about another topic of great interest to our community: proffers. Let’s start with a wee bit of history.

Since 1975 in Fairfax County, like many jurisdictions throughout Virginia, the proffer system has been in use and has added a significant element of flexibility to the Zoning Ordinance, land use regulation and redevelopment. In land use parlance, a proffer occurs only during the rezoning process and it is exclusively voluntary.

Proffers cannot be changed or modified once the public hearing is called before the Board of Supervisors.

As part of the rezoning process, a rezoning application must include a statement of justification and a development plan. A staff analysis of the development plan follows. Established ordinances,

regulations and policies, such as the Zoning Ordinance, the Public Facilities Manual, and the Comprehensive Plan provide the criteria upon which the rezoning is assessed.

Two weeks prior to the first public hearing, before the Planning Commission, the staff issues its report and recommendation.

Typically, draft proffers are included in the report. The Planning Commission is tasked with delivering a recommendation on the application to the Board of Supervisors. At the second public hearing before the Board of Supervisors, the rezoning application is either approved or denied. All approved proffers must be actuated at specified times or before bond release.

As Hunter Mill District Supervisor representing Reston, I am happy to report that the proffer system has enriched our community in unique and site-specific ways.

Today, the community enjoys such amenities as parks, school sites,

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affordable housing, transportation and other public facilities proffered during early Reston development. During my tenure, Hunter Mill District has received many benefits, a few of which follow: Land donation for elementary schools, i.e., Coates Elementary School Affordable and Workforce housing, i.e., residential units at Wiehle and Sunset Hills Contribution of private land for public use, i.e. Arrowbrook Centre Park Facilities and improved fields, i.e., Dulles Corner Field and Madison High School stadium field Funding for augmented bus service, i.e., Fairfax Connector Route 505 Enhanced pathway system, i.e., underpass connecting Parc Reston Condos and Spectrum Improved environmental conditions, i.e., Merrybrook Stream Project

Commitments to public art, i.e., Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) Art in Transit at the Reston East (Wiehle Avenue) stop Transportation Enhancements, i.e., traffic signal and sidewalk along Fox Mill Road and Sunrise Valley Drive

Land development contributes to the quality of our community and proffers play an important part. Should this piece, or any land use issue, kindle a response or question, please do contact the office. We are happy to help.

Cathy Hudgins has represented the Hunter Mill District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors since 2000. As a long-time Restonian, she has been involved with local, county and state politics for over 30 years.

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BY LEILA GORDON  PHOTOS PROVIDED BY RESTON COMMUNITY CENTER

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eston Community Center is all over the community geography in the fall months. Our partner organizations work with us on many exciting events that promise something enjoyable for everyone in Reston.

You can have fun from one end of Reston to the other if you follow our Fall Program Guide to good times and great entertainment. In keeping with the “Reston spirit,” many of these events help combine festivities, with giving to help people in need of our support.

Waving good-bye to the lazy days of summer is much easier to do at the Annual Lake Anne Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, August 31 from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. This round-up of talented singing and musicianship is hosted at Lake Ann Plaza and sponsored by RCC in support of the festival presenter, Friends of Lake Anne.

Each year, crowds have enjoyed great music, fantastic food and the beautiful setting of Lake Anne at this special event. If your taste runs to an international line-up of entertainment, activities and fellowship, mark your calendars for the Annual Reston Multicultural Festival at Lake Anne Plaza on Saturday, September 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Reston celebrates its diversity each year by coming together and sharing stories, music, food, dance and crafts from around the world.

Top: Drummer performs at Annual Lake Anne Jazz and Blues Festival. Bottom: Indian classical dancers at 2012 Reston Multicultural Festival.

Maybe you like to mix doing something wonderful for other people with your weekend festival experiences. If so, you want to be with us on Sunday, October 27, for the community walk to end homelessness that kicks off at the Festival on the Square at Reston Heights. Start out at noon by supporting Reston Interfaith as it walks to raise money and consciousness.

Then, stay to enjoy the fall fun of this annual community-spirited celebration. If you like the notion of helping people who are hungry, the month of November will help you fill Reston Interfaith’s pantry throughout the community at the drop-off locations for the Annual

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Thanksgiving Food Drive. The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and RCC combine efforts to help everybody in Reston remember to lend a helping hand through the holiday season.

The kids get into the fall fun spirit at the Halloween Family Fun Day held each year at RCC Hunters Woods. October 19, from noon to 5:00 p.m., is their time to put on their costumes and get giggles or goosebumps as they enjoy treats and entertainment. The Children’s Fall Flea Market is held on Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. Young entrepreneurs can clean out their closets, make some holiday spending money, or provide contributions to a local charity that receives whatever is not sold.

2012 Reston Thanksgiving Food Drive Volunteer Event.

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The whole family can get together for a pancake lunch extravaganza and a performance by Gustafer Yellowgold in the CenterStage afterwards on Saturday, November 23. During December, head for

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Reston Town Center on the weekends to shop and to enjoy holiday performances by student musicians, Reston Chorale and other local favorites in The Promenade.

Does this sample of what’s around the calendar corner whet your appetite for more? Check out Reston Community Center’s Fall Program Guide for the full line-up of events, shows, classes, workshops, trips, tours, studios, lectures, films and more. RCC is “enriching lives” and “building community” this fall in hundreds of different ways — come along and join the fun!

Leila Gordon has been the RCC Executive Director since 2008.

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Express Lanes Transforming Travel in Northern Virginia

BY MICHAEL MCGURK  PHOTOS PROVIDED BY 495 EXPRESS LANES

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he 495 Express Lanes are transforming travel in perennially congested Northern Virginia, offering new convenience and reliable commuting on the Capital Beltway in Virginia.

Flex can switch between tollpaying and HOV travel modes, giving drivers the flexibility to travel toll-free or pay a toll depending on how many people are in the vehicle. Bus riders and motorcyclists can also travel the lanes toll-free.

Open since last fall, the new lanes are gaining in popularity as Northern Virginians experience how the new route offers a congestion-free trip and makes commuting quicker and more reliable.

NORTHERN VIRGINIA ISN’T GENERALLY KNOWN FOR CONTENTED COMMUTERS, BUT THE EXPRESS LANES ARE ACQUIRING A FAN BASE.

Tolling is all-electronic and there is no option to pay cash, so all drivers must have an E-ZPass® or E-ZPass® FlexSM properly mounted to the vehicle windshield before they travel on the Express Lanes.

A standard E-ZPass can be used to pay a toll on the 495 Express Lanes. Those traveling alone or with one passenger pay the current toll, which varies according to traffic in the Express Lanes and the distance one travels. Those traveling with three or more in the vehicle can enjoy a toll-free ride with an E-ZPass Flex set to HOV mode. The E-ZPass

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Northern Virginia isn’t generally known for contented commuters, but the Express Lanes are acquiring a fan base. "I am so

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loving the I-495 HOT lanes,” one happy traveler posted to Twitter earlier this year. “Got from Springfield to Rockville in only 40 minutes, leaving me almost an hour to sit in Starbucks sipping a latte and playing with my spiffy new laptop.” Tweeted another: "Two-buck happiness. 495 Express Lanes. Cheaper than chocolate.”

In addition, the Lanes are being hailed as an important new tool supporting the region’s economic growth and prosperity.

“As we prepare for the growth of Tysons as a mixed-use urban hub, including the new Tysons Tower, we expect even more commuters will take advantage of this convenient new route,” said Cory Scott, assistant vice president of property management for Tysons Corner Center mall.

The lanes were built under an innovative public-private partnership between the Commonwealth of Virginia, toll road operator Transurban, infrastructure developer Fluor and road builder Lane Construction. The lanes opened

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Travelers are encouraged to visit www.495ExpressLanes.com to learn the rules of the road, plan their trip and learn which E-ZPass is best for their travel needs. By planning travel in advance, drivers can familiarize themselves with entry and exit points along the Express Lanes.

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on Nov. 17, 2012 — more than a month early — after four years of construction that included the replacement of more than 50 bridges and overpasses along Interstate 495, most of which now include bike and pedestrian access.

destinations. Buses that were using 495 before the Express Lanes opened have moved to the Express Lanes and have experienced up to a 20-minute time savings. Thus, even people who might not ever drive on the Express Lanes are enjoying benefits.

In addition to increasing capacity for car travel on Virginia’s congested Capital Beltway, the lanes encourage ride-sharing and rapid transit.

New express bus routes have been developed to take advantage of 495 Express Lanes to provide quicker, more reliable service to Tysons and other popular

The new lanes and the HOTlane concept are novel to Northern Virginia, so the Express Lanes team has been hard at work to help travelers understand how the lanes work. A broad public education campaign has been under way for more than a year to offer information and answer specific questions

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about individual trips.

Scott, said he is enthusiastic about the new travel option.

“We view the 495 Express Lanes as a strong amenity for the region and for our shoppers,” he said. “Since the Express Lanes opened, our guests have experienced faster and easier travel to and from the property, which is a big positive for everyone.”

Mike McGurk is the corporate relations associate at Transurban, the operator of the 495 Express Lanes.

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Susco 8k

BY MELISSA OZMAR  PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MELISSA OZMAR

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ix years ago, Tim Susco, progeny of Reston, graduate from South Lakes High School, Eagle Scout from Troop 1802 and Reston Youth Baseball League player, suddenly passed away from a fatal brain aneurysm at the age of 25.

Fast forward to today, Nancy Susco, Tim’s mother and Director of Reston Hospital Center’s surgical unit, has just returned from a trip to Maui and is entering her “busy season” planning the Susco8k, one of Reston’s premiere race events. She will spend her summer courting sponsors, encouraging race registrations and managing the logistics of a race, hoping to have 800 runners and walkers this year.

Nancy’s travel and race preparations over the past six years have all been in memory or her son. She travels all over the country meeting the recipients of her son’s organs and advocating for organ donation. Her family created the Susco8k as a way to honor Tim’s memory by raising

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September 21, 2013 South Lakes High School susco8k.com funds and awareness for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation (BAF) and the Washington Regional Transplant Community (WRTC).

The money raised to date has funded research grants in Tim’s name and allowed for the creation of many outreach programs to spread organ donation awareness.

Paul, the recipient of Tim’s heart and lungs; Ann, the recipient of a portion of Tim’s liver; David, the other recipient of a portion of Tim’s liver; cannot thank Tim, Nancy and her family enough for the lifesaving gift they received. You can help the Susco family further their efforts to support the BAF, WRTC and honoring Tim’s memory by registering to run the Susco8k on September 21, 2013 or becoming a sponsor. Register and get complete details at susco8k.com.

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Top: Reston Hospital Center's 2012 team posing for a pre-race photo. Middle: Some of the 700 runners from last year's race. Right: Tim Susco's parents and founders of the Susco 8k, Tom and Nancy Susco.

Melissa Ozmar is the Director of Marketing & Communications for the HCA Northern Virginia market, including Reston Hospital Center, Dominion Hospital and the planned StoneSpring Emergency Center.

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CELEBRATING the

Vision

BY BONNIE HAUKNESS  PHOTOGRAPHY BY BOB HAUKNESS AND DAVID MADISON

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s we approach Reston’s 50th Anniversary, it is important to reflect on the amazing vision of our founder, Robert E. Simon, Jr. who himself turns 100 years old next year! He was, no doubt, once labeled a dreamer for his highly “speculative and impractical” ideas.

Today, both Reston and Bob Simon are celebrated for their successes.

The owners of this year’s homes are, in many ways, also visionary.

Their altered and enhanced spaces reflect their ability to envision and create new and exciting possibilities for their surroundings.

Wild Bramble

Hired by the builder to stage and decorate his models, the interior designer-owner and her husband fell in love with the neighborhood and Reston. That was in 1994 when North Point was in its infancy. Of course a designer’s home is always being redesigned and altered to reflect the latest vision of the designer. A hand-chiseled, stacked-stone arch frames a Reston artist’s painting, antiques, reproductions and a little funk all mix perfectly together.

Our 12th annual tour allows you to see behind the façade of some of the most interesting and unusual homes in Reston.

Besides the homes featured here, another special stop at the Bow Tie Cinemas in Reston Town Center has been added. Here we will show a documentary on Public Art in Reston, followed by the first public showing of the trailer for a documentary that is currently in the making celebrating Reston’s 50 years. The films will be followed by a discussion with the film-maker.

Tickets to this one-day event sell out quickly. To avoid disappointment, make plans now.

All proceeds benefit the Reston Historic Trust and the Reston Museum.

Reston Home Tour

12TH ANNUAL

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 10 A.M.-5 P.M. Tickets: $30 Available at: Reston Museum Lake Anne Florist The Wine Cabinet at North Point Appalachian Spring in Reston Town Center Greater Reston Arts Center Visit www.restonmuseum.org or call 703-709-7700 for more info.

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Patio Home

Living overseas, supporting local craft and art fairs, while volunteering at the Renwick has produced an amazing gallery in this patio home.

Well-crafted architectural elements and extensive use of natural materials enliven every space. Award-winning landscape architect Richard Arentz has created an outdoor space, defined by a fountain set in a bluestone patio, where the landscape becomes a bridge between nature and people.

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Modern Makeover

They popped the top! An energetic eight-month renovation of this 1960’s rambler created a new life for this home, which already had a fabulous location overlooking Reston’s Hidden Creek Country Club. Enter the custom door, flanked by stone, to the light, modern interior. The addition of a floating stainless-rod and wood staircase to the new loft, a gourmet space for entertaining and architecturally interesting angles and windows will get your creative juices flowing.

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Lake Anne Townhouse “Reston Receives Its First Family” was the title of the article that appeared in The Evening Star on December 11, 1964. Designed by Chloethiel Woodard Smith, the two-bedroom townhouse overlooked the “30-acre Lake Anne in the Fairfax County satellite city’s first village.”

Renovated and updated, this home is still making history — having received a house blessing from the Monks of the Wat Lao Buddhavong.

The owner looks forward to sharing his special home, and amazing views with you.

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Midtown Condo

The owners of this condominium in Reston’s Town Center have lived the Reston dream for fortyfour years. Moving from a larger home a few years ago meant honing the collection and saving only the best.

Today their home showcases late 19th C French posters, art deco furniture and collectibles, Danish modern and 19th C Asian pieces.

Large expanses of glass frame the urban vistas, and custom cabinetry and creative use of space make it guaranteed to motivate.

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The Next Generation of Spine Surgery

BY ANNE STEWART  PHOTOS PROVIDED BY RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER

State-of-the Art Robotic Guidance System Improves Precision, Safety and Outcomes

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hen he first felt pain in his lower back, Tom did what many people do, he ignored it. But as the pain intensified, the 62-year-old former Marine from Sterling sought a familiar face: Thomas Mazahery, MD, at Commonwealth Orthopaedics. Several years earlier, Dr. Mazahery had performed Tom’s discectomy. This time, Dr. Mazahery diagnosed stenosis, a narrowing of the spine that puts pressure on the spinal cord and surrounding nerves.

After physical therapy, massage and injections failed to ease Tom’s pain, he opted to have spinal fusion. Dr. Mazahery gave him a choice: he could have the standard surgical procedure or he could try something brand new — computer-assisted robotic surgery. Tom didn’t hesitate. “I work on electromechanical instruments as part of my job as the IP LAN system administrator at a large law firm, so I felt extremely comfortable with the technology,” he says. “It was a very easy decision.”

This component of the Renaissance surgical guidance system guides the surgeon's instruments to ensure accurate placement.

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Surgeons create a preoperative blueprint of the ideal surgery in a virtual 3D environment on the Renaissance console.

Reston Hospital Center, is a specially designed guidance system that allows surgeons to perform spine procedures with greater precision and accuracy.

It uses a pre-operative CT scan to create a unique surgical blueprint so surgeons can plan exactly where to make incisions and place rods and screws before they even get to the operating room. Dr. Mazahery is among a handful of orthopaedic specialists worldwide and one of the first in the Washington metropolitan area trained to use the technology.

“This is a very exciting option for our patients because it is much less invasive than traditional or even minimally invasive surgery,” Dr. Mazahery explains. “We don’t have to open up the patient and look for anatomic landmarks; the robotic software has already found them for us. There is much less dissection, which results in less pain and blood loss, fewer complications, minimal scars, faster recovery and quicker return to daily life.”

In the operating room, the surgeon does the actual work. The robot guides the tools according to the surgical blueprint to allow the surgeon to place the implants safely, with the highest level of accuracy, in the exact preplanned locations. And since there is minimal need for additional X-rays during surgery, patients

are exposed to less intraoperative radiation.

FOLLOWING HIS SURGERY, TOM’S BACK PAIN WAS GONE. Following his surgery, Tom’s back pain was gone. He was walking around Reston Hospital within 24 hours and walking around his neighborhood four days later.

Within six weeks, he was back at work.

“Tom was the ideal candidate for this type of surgery. He had a significant spinal deformity which was getting worse, and he’d had a previous discectomy.

With this option we didn’t have to cut through scar tissue and he was back on his feet as soon as possible,” says Dr. Mazahery, who notes that indications are still evolving and new candidates emerge daily as he and his team become more proficient with the technology.

Now that he’s pain free, Tom has no trouble keeping up with his active brood of eight young grandchildren. And this Vietnam veteran is looking forward to resuming his volunteer work with Honor Flight Chicago, a not-for-

Tom enjoys being a Guardian for the day with his World War II Veteran, John, as they tour various memorials in Washington, D.C.

profit organization that flies World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., escorts them to the memorials and takes them back to the airport. “I was a guardian for eight flights but had to stop when my back pain got really bad,” he says. “Thanks to everyone at Commonwealth Orthopaedics and Reston Hospital Center, I’ll be able to serve these heroes once again.”

Dr. Mazahery graduated with a BA in Biology from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, and earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He then completed a general surgery internship and an orthopaedic surgery residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, Dr. Mazahery completed a spine fellowship with the renowned surgeon Dr. Henry Bohlman at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

As a spine specialist, Dr. Mazahery enjoys helping his patients return to normal function and resume their active lifestyles. He is especially fascinated by degenerative spine conditions, motion sparing technology including cervical disc replacement and research related to improving spine surgery and technology. His areas of specialization include minimally invasive techniques, robotic surgery, XLIF, cervical disc replacement, microsurgery, traumatic spine injuries, and fractures/dislocations.

Active in many professional leadership roles, Dr. Mazahery has been the recipient of several research grants and has presented his research at national and international meetings.

Dr. Thomas Mazahery is a member of Commonwealth Orthopaedics and the Inova Spine Program. For an appointment, call 703-277-BONE (2663).

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VARIABLE DANCER

ROBIN'S CARPENTERWORM MOTH

EYED CLICK BEETLE

LUNA MOTH

NORTHERN WALKING STICK

HOLLOW-SPOTTED PLAGODIS

LINNE'S CICADA

ROBBER FLY

SADDLED PROMINENT

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SUMMER FISHFLY

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ature House is a LEED Gold Certified building. Among its many green features is the sustainably harvested cypress siding. This siding has a natural texture with many nooks and crannies. Invertebrates can find hiding and resting spots, and their activities do not damage the exterior of the building.

Dragonflies, damselflies, spiders, tree crickets, butterflies, moths, ants, bees, leafhoppers, caddisflies, fishflies, katydids, and grasshoppers are some of the many invertebrates you may spot on the sides of Nature House during a visit to Walker Nature Center.

Summer Fishfly

The creatures pictured at left and on the next page have different and fascinating life histories.

Some live underwater for part of their lives (fishfly and damselfly); others begin their lives in soil (cicada and click beetle), and some only feed on certain plants such as larvae (moth). Their presence at the nature center speaks to the good environmental quality of Reston’s forests, soils, streams and lakes.

Plagodis, Lunate Zale, Clymene Moth, Robin’s Carpenterworm Moth, Luna Moth) Many moths use the sides of Nature House to rest after a long night of searching for food and potential mates. Most moths rest with their wings flat, instead of upright like butterflies. They are usually cryptically colored for camouflage, although some like the Luna and Clymene Moths can be quite striking in color. Another way to distinguish moths from butterflies is their antennae. Moth antennae are usually feathery in appearance, when they are not tucked away from sight.

Summer fishflies begin life as aquatic larvae.

They are omnivorous, eating plant material, detritus (dead organic material), and the occasional invertebrate. When they are large enough, they leave the water in search of a fallen log where they will pupate. Adult fishflies can be quite large and impressive, but they are harmless. They emerge only to mate, and many feed little if at all during their brief adulthood.

While they may be larvae for 1 to 3 years, adults only live about a week. The feathery antennae identify the fishfly in this picture as a male.

Moths (Saddled Prominent, Hollow-spotted

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FORK-TAILED BUSH KATYDID

Fork-tailed Bush Katydid

These Katydids can be found all across North America. This individual is a female. The projection at the end of her abdomen is an ovipositor, an organ used to lay eggs. Male katydids attract females by singing. They produce these songs by stridulation, the rubbing of two body parts against one another. Katydids rub the base of their forewings together. The forewing bases are modified into two structures, a bumpy ‘file’ and a sharp-edged ‘scraper.’The effect is similar to someone running their fingernail against a comb.

Linne’s Cicada

Linne’s Cicada is a common cicada of eastern deciduous forests. These cicadas spend several years in the soil before adults emerge, but they are seen every year because the generations are staggered. When the nymphs are large enough, they emerge from the soil and climb up a tree. There the cicada nymph sheds its exoskeleton for the last time. The new adult cicada must wait motionless for 1 to 2 hours while its new exoskeleton hardens and its wings expand. Male cicadas make loud noises using organs called “tymbals” in their abdomen. Different species can be identified by their song.

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Northern Walkingstick

Northern Walking Sticks are masters of camouflage. They hide among the foliage of trees and shrubs. Of course, this camouflage does not serve them well on the side of Nature House. This is the most common walkingstick species in North America. They feed on black locust, cherry and oak trees.

Robber Fly

The Robber Fly pictured has caught a Soldier Fly. Robber Flies often rest close to the ground, waiting for their potential prey to fly by. They are aerial predators, using their spiny legs to snatch flies, wasps, bees and even dragonflies out of the air. They feed in a secluded spot where they hang from a branch by their front pair of legs.

Variable Dancer

Damselflies are aerial predators that hunt small, flying insects. The Variable Dancer can be seen during spring and summer, and prefers vegetated ponds and streams as its hunting grounds. They often rest in sunlight on the upper deck railing on the back of Nature House. Damselflies, and their similar-looking cousins, the dragonflies, begin their lives underwater as predatory nymphs. When large enough, they emerge from the water on rocks or vegetation and molt their exoskeleton one final time.

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Eyed Click Beetle

This beautiful beetle is the Eyed Click Beetle.

Click beetles get their name from a notch and groove mechanism in the segments of their thorax. They force the notch into the groove, causing a violent click which can propel the beetle into the air. This sudden movement can startle predators (and curious humans).

The large eyespots on the Eyed Click Beetle are another defense mechanism, thought to confuse potential predators into thinking the beetle is larger than it really is.

Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, includes 72 acres of woodlands, one mile of looped trails, a pond, demonstration gardens and two streams. Next time you stop by, be sure to also take a close look at the exterior of Nature House. You never know what might be looking back at you.

Ken Rosenthal is a naturalist at Walker Nature Center in Reston. He enjoys birding and wildlife watching, and spends many late nights trying to identify the many creatures he photographs during his outings.

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Advancing Equity for Women and Girls AAUW RESTON-HERNDON BRANCH

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ounded in 1969, the Reston-Herndon Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a vibrant and effective community action group which insists on having fun while pursuing their goals. The Branch welcomes members from the Reston, Herndon, Chantilly, Oak Hill, Sterling, Ashburn, and Great Falls areas. With over 90 members, it is the third largest of 30 branches in Virginia. An original founder of the Branch, Barbara Naef, still lives in Reston.

Today, the mission of AAUW and its RestonHerndon Branch is to advance equity for woman and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. AAUW seeks a diverse membership and when you join AAUW of Reston-Herndon, you belong to a community engaged in breaking through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance. AAUW priorities are: 1. to support a strong system of public education that promotes gender fairness, equity and diversity; 2. to achieve economic self-sufficiency for all women; and, 3. to guarantee equality, individual rights, and social justice for a diverse society.

From September through May, the Branch has lively, monthly meetings with engaging speakers on a range of topics of interest to members, including women’s rights and

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economic equity, the environment, and current public policy issues. These meetings, typically held at the Reston Community Center, Reston Regional Library or a local restaurant, have featured political figures, renowned authors, and leaders from business, academia and the nonprofit spheres. Each year, the Branch holds a joint meeting with its sister organization, the National Council of Negro Women. All monthly meetings are open to the public.

But, at its heart, AAUW’s Reston-Herndon Branch is a community action organization. For over twenty years, the Branch has sponsored and cooperated in an annual Conference for Girls Excelling in Math and Science, GEMS. The conference brings together 5th and 6th grade girls from area elementary schools and their parents to hear and meet with women leaders in the fields of math, science and technology.

Astronaut Sally Ride was a presenter at a conference held at Dogwood Elementary School. She and other leaders in the fields of math, science and technology inspired young girls to pursue studies and careers in these fields which are increasingly open to women.

The Branch was the leader in organizing successful GEMS clubs [vice "conferences"], growing to 60 in Northern Virginia alone.

In fact, some girls who attended early conferences pursued studies and careers in math and science and have returned to GEMS conferences in recent years as presenters.

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PHOTOS FROM WIKIMEDIA.ORG

BY JOHN LOVAAS  PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN AND FRAN LOVAAS

Left: Marion Talbot was Chairman of the Department of Household Administration and Dean of Women at University of Chicago Right: Ellen Swallow Richards, the first female student and instructor at MIT.

The national AAUW was founded in 1881 in Boston when Marion Talbot and Ellen Richards met with alumnae from eight colleges to discuss the needs of college-educated women. They called themselves the Association of Collegiate Alumnae (ACA), and initially focused on expanding opportunities for and assisting women in higher education. Over the years, the name changed to AAUW and the mission broadened to advancing opportunity and equity for all women. In 1885, the Association issued its first research report. The report, Health Statistics of Women College Graduates, among other things found that, contrary to thenpopular belief, women’s health was not adversely affected by attending college.

Top: 2009 GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) Conference participants at Dogwood Elementary School.

Reston-Herndon Branch of AAUW initiated and has sponsored GEMS conferences in Reston for 21 years. GEMS clubs have now spread beyond Reston, inspiring young girls to continue their studies in math and science. Left: The Reston-Herndon Branch student mentoring program has worked with girls at Forest Edge Elementary School for over 10 years. One of the first girls to work with an AAUW mentor graduated from college in May 2013. Right: U.S. Air Force Captain Susanne Schulz, a pilot, leads the "Who Wants to be a Pilot" workshop for GEMS participants at Dogwood Elementary School in 2009.

For over 10 years, members of the RestonHerndon Branch have served as mentors to young girls at Forest Edge Elementary School in need of help to be more successful in school and in growing up. The school’s counselor or teachers identify girls as young as third graders in need of assistance and whose parents agree.

The mentors work with the girls after school one day each week for the full school year, through the sixth grade. Mentoring can be an extremely satisfying experience, as one sees a young child grasp new concepts and start to improve her test scores and grades, but more importantly to feel a lot better about herself.

In one case, a mentor I know worked with a young girl who, when they started working together, was having a lot of fun in school but was failing academically and was repeating third grade. When she got to middle school four years later, she was still having fun, but was also investing time in her studies and had become a pretty reliable ‘B’ student. She was also a cheerleader and had begun to think

about college, while still helping her single mom raise her three little brothers and sisters.

Another of the Branch’s mentors proudly attended her first student’s graduation from Hampton College in May of this year.

The Branch also raises money for scholarships for women at the local, national and international levels. Much of the money donated goes to scholarships awarded by the national AAUW organization. In addition, the Reston-Herndon Branch annually awards a scholarship to a young woman graduating from either South Lakes or Herndon High School.

Branch members participate in Lobby Corps,

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Adopt-A-Spot team, which picked up all the trash on the paths by the roadside in the Broadlands Pool and Cedar Ridge Elementary School area, Spring 2009. Left to right: Abbie Edwards, Barbara Burleson, Fran Lovaas, John Lovaas, Sid Hurlburt, Carol Hurlburt, and Hale Ament.

a national program which sends women to Capitol Hill every Thursday when Congress is in session.

To find out more about the Reston-Herndon Branch, go to Reston-Herndon Branch of AAUW on Facebook or to restonherndon-va.aauw.net

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They call on legislators to sponsor or support specific bills which advance the interests of women and girls. For example, they support paycheck fairness, increased student loans for single mothers, equal access to public programs and services, and the right of women to make their own reproductive decisions. In fact, AAUW is the only women’s organization with a weekly lobbying program.

And, if you’ve noticed part of Reston looking a bit nicer because all the litter has been picked up, you might give credit to the Reston-Herndon Branch. For several years, a team of AAUW local volunteers has actively participated in the Reston Associationsponsored Adopt-A-Spot Program. At least three times a year, the AAUW team can be seen cleaning up along the trail and roadway from Uplands Swimming Pool to the pedestrian overpass at Wiehle Avenue.

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Looking ahead, the Branch is considering active projects for issues such as paycheck fairness and sexual harassment in the high schools.

In addition to ongoing projects, AAUW of Reston-Herndon distributes “Action Alert” emails on timely issues important to women at the local, state, and federal levels; distributes a monthly newsletter to keep membership informed about upcoming activities and items of interest; holds monthly book, movie, and Great Decisions discussion groups; and, coordinates cultural field trips to places like the Lincoln Cottage, the Lorton Workhouse, and the Sewall-Belmont House.

John Lovaas is a retired Senior Foreign Service Officer (USAID) who hosts Reston Impact, a local public affairs TV program, and writes a regular column in the Reston Connection. He and his wife Fran live in Lake Anne and are the co-Market Masters of the Reston Farmers Market there. He is a member of the American Association of University Women.

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Deloitte

IMPACT DAY

D(Hokies) to the Rescue…

BY SUSAN KONRAD  PHOTOGRAPHY BY SEAN BAHRAMI, HA BROCK AND SUSAN KONRAD

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ike an army of blue-clad ants, they came; they clipped; and they cleared two Reston areas of invasive plants, fallen branches and residential clutter.

Friday, June 7 was Deloitte’s annual IMPACT Day of service, and more than 150 employees of Deloitte worked throughout the rainy day. Reston was privileged to have two sites selected for inclusion in Deloitte’s 2013 IMPACT Celebration Day — Lake Newport Soccer Field and Cocquina Cluster.

Deloitte’s Southeast Community Involvement Leader, Emily Rothberg, explained why it was important to Deloitte to embrace Reston with its skill-based volunteerism and traditional hands-on projects. Deloitte’s team leaders are passionate about each project and are dedicated to the preservation and restoration of natural environmental areas. Over the past three years, Deloitte has also worked with Reston Interfaith. “The organization [Reston Interfaith] is more than a vital safety net for the community,” Rothberg said. “CEO Kerrie Wilson and her staff are working smartly to bring key community organizations together to address the community’s toughest challenges in a strategic, long-term manner.”

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Activities at the Lake Newport Soccer Field site, which were led by Deloitte’s Jason Hovell and Reston Association’s (RA) Jenn Truong, included clearing honeysuckle bushes and other invasive plants. Almost all of the Deloitte volunteers were also Virginia Tech alumni, and their Hokie spirit kept them motivated throughout the rainy event. The volunteers banded together into a hand-off brigade: the first line cut back branches; the second line hauled branches to the chipper and the third line used Weed Wrenches to remove the stumps. It truly was an inspiring sight as the overgrown areas suddenly cleared, and the soccer field perimeter was made ready for native plant revitalization in the fall.

Among the volunteers, newly elected North Point District Representative Tim Cohn was on hand to assist with clearing the soccer fields.

“Deloitte volunteers are really essential to the restoration of natural areas,” he said, because they are a full resource group that provides manpower and dedicates the time to see the project through to completion — rain or shine.

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WHAT IS IMPACT DAY? IMPACT Day is an annual celebration of Deloitte’s year-round commitment to volunteerism in local communities. The day is part of Deloitte’s culture known as the Impact Imperative and is fueled by their commitment to contribute skills, time and expertise to leading nonprofit organizations. By helping communities and organizations advance their mission and achieve even greater societal impact, Deloitte has proven that businesses have far more to contribute than just their checkbooks.

Deloitte Volunteers Give Back to the Reston Community on the 13th Annual IMPACT Day. IMPACT Day is a national, firmwide day of service that provides employees the opportunity to participate in locally-driven projects to support community needs.

"YOU SEE AMAZING RESULTS IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, AND, IT’S A LOT OF FUN.”

“We love having Deloitte as a partner,” said Truong. “They’re always enthusiastic and don’t mind getting dirty. They’re very gung-ho and bring their own people and resources. You see amazing results in a short period of time, and it’s a lot of fun.”

Cocquina Cluster received a major cleanup, with several residents joining in the activities and all appreciating the neighborhood facelift.

Under the guidance of Deloitte site leader, Diana Hirabayashi, and RA site leader, Julie Loy, two massive dumpsters were filled with fallen tree limbs and branches and abandoned residential clutter, including a rusty swing set, old tires, litter and trash. The two main goals at

Cocquina were to clear the cluster’s common areas of dumped household items and revitalize the entranceways where blooming daylilies now offer a bright “welcome home” to residents.

This cleanup effort, “really helps the community and instills a sense of pride in their neighborhood,” said Loy. “Cocquina is an older cluster in Reston and many of the homes are rentals. The Deloitte volunteers are very important to us because they give their time and add that extra muscle power” that is sometimes needed when dealing with heavy, rusted equipment and old tires.

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In the United States, Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries have 57,000 professionals with a single focus: serving our clients and helping them solve their toughest problems. We work in four key business areas — audit, financial advisory, tax and consulting — but our real strength comes from combining the talents of those groups to address clients’ needs. Fortune and BusinessWeek consistently rank our organization among the best places to work, which is good news for our talent and our clients alike. When the best people tackle the most compelling challenges, everyone wins.

Reston was privileged to have two sites selected for inclusion in Deloitte 2013 IMPACT Day — Lake Newport Soccer Field and Cocquina Cluster. This was our 4th year partnering with Deloitte on their IMPACT Day. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to the Reston community year after year.

Hirabayashi was delighted to be spending the day in Reston rather than attending a corporate meeting or perhaps traveling to a client site.

She participated in the Deloitte Reston event last year, and nominated the two sites in Reston for this year. “I love to do volunteer work,” she said. “Living in a condo doesn’t give me much of a chance to get my hands dirty, so I really enjoy the opportunity to get out and do something.” More than 200 projects were submitted in the Greater Washington D.C. area, and 94 were approved. Reston was privileged to have both Lake Newport and Cocquina as selected sites.

Volunteers are a vital part of every community and provide invaluable assistance at Reston’s many open natural areas, neighborhoods and clusters, as well as local community centers and recreational areas. The need for volunteers is limitless, and the value they provide to the Reston community is priceless. Companies, groups, and individuals are all welcome to volunteer in Reston, where an abundance of projects are available within many different areas of interest. If you would like to volunteer or obtain more information, contact Ha Brock, Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator at habrock@reston.org or call 703-435-7986.

Susan Konrad, Restonian and a member of the Communications Advisory Committee.

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SMART MARKETS

BY JEAN JANSSEN  PHOTOS PROVIDED BY JEAN JANSSEN

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trolling through the Smart Markets Reston farmers’ market on a typical Wednesday afternoon or evening, you will see a bustling market with a wide variety of local farmers, graziers, and home-based cooks. You can buy a week’s worth of healthy groceries and a few little treats to reward all that healthy eating. You can also buy dinner to go or sit and enjoy dinner al fresco in a lovely tree-blessed setting with a small pond and fountain.

If you are lucky, you will be at the market on a day when there is a top-notch musical performance, a cooking class, a nutrition demo, or an interactive demonstration by the smoothie vendor. No matter what day it is, the market will look like a market that cares about your family’s health and happiness.

It looks as if everyone is happy to be there, vendors and shoppers alike, and as if a lot of money is changing hands. Business is brisk.

What makes this and Smart Markets’ other markets in Northern Virginia so different from others in the area? And why are they different? What goes on behind the scenes to create markets that work so hard to make the

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shopper feel part of a community? What makes these markets fun as well as educational, and how does that contribute to the success of the markets as a business enterprise?

Smart Markets communicates weekly with shoppers and vendors, always working to connect with the community to bridge the gap between farmer and customer. Through weekly newsletters, Ms. Janssen captivates her audience by providing more than just vendor highlights and delicious recipes. She provides an insider’s view of the foods provided in the market and how and where they are grown or raised. She often profiles farmers and their methods and reminds shoppers that highquality, safe, and healthy food takes hard work and long hours in the field. She often reminds readers of the importance of knowing where their food comes from.

Much of this information is also provided in weekly Facebook postings, tweets, and posts on Patch websites. Smart Markets also distributes flyers countywide to support all six of its markets. Flyers highlighting vendors at each market are printed up in short order if necessary to provide to schools, businesses, and organizations that request them.

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Volunteer market managers are available to meet and speak with the community about Smart Markets. They participate in numerous Fun and Fitness events, Earth Day forums, and Healthy Living activities of all kinds.

They provide free recipes and a variety of educational and motivational materials at each market. Market managers work hard to meet and greet customers and sign them up to receive newsletters.

Vendors appreciate the work that goes into making successful and lively markets. Doug Linton of Angelic Beef has been a vendor since the beginning. He says that he can see that “there is always an emphasis to better the market.” He also appreciates being surrounded by high-quality vendors at sites which have been selected with care and attention to details and that provide good visibility and access.

West Virginia farmer Max Tyson has been with Smart Markets for four years. He appreciates the web-based marketing Smart Markets provides and says the vendors feel good knowing that “Smart Markets is promoting us.”

The cooking classes and music performances “make the market alive,” he says.

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Serving Northern Virginia with Produce, Meats, Poultry and Other Foods, All Fresh and Local THE COOKING CLASSES AND MUSIC PERFORMANCES “MAKE THE MARKET ALIVE." Baron Faust of Fossil Rock Farm says that he benefits from the hard work that goes into creating markets that challenge him and his partners to extend the season for the educated shoppers who attend the Reston market.

This takes commitment and hours of work on the part of management, but the success of these efforts also depends on the support of the vendors. Ms. Janssen relies on their input and participation as she gathers and provides information to customers, their associations, and the community at large.

Smart Markets works closely with public and private organizations to educate their members and bring them to markets. Groups of all ages are brought into the markets for events designed just for them, and many

groups, including schools and churches, send out a Smart Markets e-blast each week.

All of that hard work creates markets that are successful as well as fun. As for which comes first, who knows? But Smart Markets Reston is a prime example of a market that is bustling and alive, and it will be at least through Thanksgiving.

Jean Janssen founded Smart Markets Inc. in 2008 after working for years as an activist and entrepreneur in Northern Virginia. She has lived in Northern Virginia for almost 40 years and is passionate about community outreach.

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JEAN JANSSEN

Jean Janssen founded Smart Markets in 2008 after working as a volunteer market manager for the Fairfax County farmers’ markets for five years. During that time, she learned a lot about what makes a successful market, but she also learned even more about what markets could be and could do for the communities they serve if developed and managed with a more ambitious vision.

Her mission statement is prominently displayed on the Smart Markets website and sets lofty goals for reaching out and bringing in shoppers from all segments of the community. The objectives include educating families about healthy eating and providing a venue for cultural exchange, a vehicle for economic development, and a catalyst for community-building.

But how do you build markets that do all those things without losing sight of the basic need of the vendors to make money?

Ms. Janssen feels that all of these efforts work to increase community understanding of the role of markets. They increase support for the market and thereby increase sales.

And she firmly believes that markets that offer more to attract shoppers will bring those shoppers back more often to spend more. Those families buy more at the market because they appreciate and share the mission and enjoy the atmosphere fostered by the bond between vendors and shoppers.

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MEMBER SERVICES

Pool & Tennis Passes

Guests Welcome

As a host member or non-member, you may bring guests when visiting a pool or tennis court. There are convenient options to purchase in advance or on-site.

Welcome to our 2013 Pool and Tennis pass options page. Have an enjoyable season.

Two Easy Ways to Purchase Passes 1.

2.

Online — www.reston.org Walk-In — Come to Reston Association Member Services; our staff is happy to assist you.

Walk-In Hours and Location Member Services 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA 20191-3404

Purchase in advance Season Long Guest Pass

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Please Note: A current pass is required for anyone (age 1 or older) visiting pools and tennis courts.

Receipts will not be accepted on-site. Customers must be at least 18 years of age to purchase.

For corporate, family zip code and replacement passes, or if it is your first time purchasing as a non-member, please visit Member Services with qualifying proof. Call 703-435-6530 for more information.

MEMBERS

Welcome to the 2013 season.

We are happy to serve you again this year.

Pool & Tennis Pass

Price

Adults 18 years & older $20 Children under 18 $10 Season Long Guest Pass $40 Tennis Key Fob SOLD OUT $2.50 (with purchase of pass)

Discount for Members: For 2013 Assessments paid online

by March 1st, you are eligible for a 20% discount towards passes purchased online at www. reston.org. Offer ends April 30th.

Discount does not apply to Guest Passes or in-person purchases.

Please Note: Members may purchase a pass for themselves and one adult household member and immediate family members under the age of 18.

Two additional passes may be purchased for family members 18-22 years of age in person or online with prior approval from Member Services. All members must be in good standing and provide proof of owning or occupying a Reston Association property.

NON-MEMBERS CORPORATE We welcome non-members MEMBERSHIP who either do not live in Reston or may live in portions of Reston that are not part of the Association. There are many pool and tennis pass options to meet your needs. Prices are half off for the remainder of the season except for Season Long Guest Pass.

Pass Options

Price

Family Pool & Tennis $620 Family Pool Only $590 Family Tennis Only $350 Couple Pool & Tennis $535 Couple Pool Only $520 Couple Tennis Only $305 Individual Pool & Tennis $445 Individual Pool Only $360 Individual Tennis Only $245 NEW Family Zip Code Pass $520 Season Long Guest Pass $50 10 and Under Tennis Pass $35

Please Note: All non-members purchasing passes for the first time are required to have a picture taken. If you are a 2012 returning customer, this is not required. However, if you would like to have your picture for 2013 updated, please visit our office.

We do recommend that children have their picture updated every two years.

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Price

Individual Pool & Tennis $260 Individual Pool Only $210 Individual Tennis Only $225

Please Note: Corporate memberships are for weekday use only. Please visit Member Services to show proof of employment in Reston.

REFUND POLICY: ALL POOL AND TENNIS PASS MEMBERSHIPS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

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Pre-paid Guest Pass: $25

If you work in Reston and are looking for a membership before, during or after work, please join us. Prices are half off for the remainder of the season.

Pass Options

$40 $50 Please Note: RA members and nonmembers (18 years or older) may purchase a Season Long Guest Pass (limit one per household). This pass is good for one (1) guest only per visit. The address on both the guest pass and host's pass must display the same address. Guests must be accompanied at all times.

Pre-paid passes may be purchased online or in person. This convenient pass can be used for one or more guests at a time and eliminates the need to carry cash to the facilities.

Pre-paid passes are sold in packs of 5 passes.

Purchase on-site

Poolside One-Day Guest Pass: $5

A one-day pool guest pass can be purchased at your local RA pool; cash only please. Guests must be accompanied by a cardholder.

Courtside One-Day Guest Pass: $5

A one-day tennis guest pass can be purchased from the court monitor at the tennis court; cash only please.

Guests must be accompanied by a cardholder.

For more information on our facilities and programs, please refer to the Aquatics and Tennis sections, or e-mail Member Services at member_ services@reston.org. Please let us know if you have recommendations on how we can serve you better.

NEW 10 and Under Tennis Pass: $35 Valid at North Shore Courts only New this year is the Non-member 10 and Under Tennis Pass. This pass entitles non-member children 10 years of age and under to utilize the North Shore Tennis Courts for practice. There are six 36-foot courts available for use.

Children must be accompanied by an adult, but the adult is not required to have a pass. No photographs are needed and the pass may be purchased online.

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AQUATIC PROGRAMS

CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING

Missing Something?

Reston Association is excited to be an authorized provider of American Red Cross Health and Safety programs and will begin offering CPR, First Aid, and AED training this fall. All courses will be taught by certified instructors and the fee includes all class materials.

Six student minimum in each class.

The Reston pools collect thousands of lost items over the summer and want to get yours back to you.

If you lost something at the pool, please send an e-mail to aquaticsinfo@ reston.org with the following information:

Registration opens 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 9, online at www.reston.org, or in person at our Member Services desk.

WATER AEROBICS

Your name: Your e-mail address: Your phone number: Date item was lost: Pool where item was lost (if known): Detailed description of item:

Last call for water aerobics!

Adult CPR/AED and First Aid

Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Reston Association headquarters 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive $62 $82

Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/ AED and First Aid Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Reston Association headquarters 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive $72 $92

Classes are wrapping up in the next few weeks but we’re always interested in new participants.

Please join us for one of the last few classes of this summer.

To register for water aerobics, come to Member Services where you can buy a punch pass with as many classes as you would like or simply drop in on a class at the pool.

RA provides noodles and floating weights, but we ask that you bring your own water aerobics belt if you would like to use one in deep water.

Aqua-Zumba for Adult Aug. 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Thursday Tall Oaks Pool

Thanks for a great season, join us next summer for more fitness programs.

After we receive your e-mail, we will check the pool as well as our centralized lost and found storage space.

If an item that could be yours is found, we will contact you accordingly.

All unclaimed items will be donated in November.

Interested in Working for Reston Association Next Summer?

Reston Association is proud to employ over 300 members of the Reston community every summer across our different Parks and Recreation programs and while many return year after year, we’re always interested in meeting new, qualified people.

To work for Reston Association aquatics as a lifeguard, applicants must be 15 years old and have obtained the following American Red Cross certifications: ■■ Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED

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We are also looking for qualified instructors for swim lessons, CPR and First Aid training, Lifeguard Training, and fitness classes. Certification courses for lifeguarding, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), and Aquatics Fitness Instructors are held at various locations over the fall and winter months. Reston Association’s lifeguard classes will be advertised in the spring edition of Reston magazine and registration will open at 8:30 a.m., Monday, April 7, 2014.

If you have questions about working for RA Aquatics or want help finding a certification course, please contact Willa at aquaticsinfo@reston.org

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

DEAP

DEAP stands for Drowning Education Awareness Program and stands to become a featured program for school and youth groups as well as parents and individuals who want to learn more about water safety.

DROWNING FACTS

Drowning remains the second leading cause of injury related death among children ages 1 to 14. For every child who dies from drowning, four more receive medical treatment for submersion-related injuries.

For more information contact: Reston Community Center (RCC) 703-476-4500 Reston Association (RA) 703-435-6528 By working together, RCC and RA strive to assure our community’s access to healthy and safe fun in all of Reston’s pools.

WHALE Tales (5-12 years old)

Longfellow’s WHALE Tales is a FREE 1-hour interactive presentation that provides easy to follow information to help children learn safe behavior in, on, and around the water.

Taught in a classroom environment, WHALE Tales makes water safety fun and easy to learn. Each lesson is reinforced with color posters, worksheets, activities, and a video that features Longfellow, the animated whale. This program is offered to Cub Scouts and Webelos, Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts and day care centers. ›› One 60-minute session. Free. Registration Required.

Parent Orientation to Swim lessons (18 years +)

This FREE One-hour presentation (30-minute presentation, 30 minutes of Q&A) will provide parents with an orientation to the group swimming lessons offered at the RCC. It is designed to teach parents of the lower levels how to provide guidance, care, supervision, motivation, and support as their children participate in our swim lessons program. ›› One 60-minute session. Free. Registration Required

General Water Safety (18 years +)

This FREE 90-minute presentation (60-minute lecture and 30 minutes of Q&A) focuses on the importance of water safety training and provides general information for keeping family members safe in, on, and around the water. The presentation is designed for rotary clubs, PTAs, home school networks, church groups, and other civic organizations and can be scheduled at their facility. ›› One 90-minute session. Free.

Registration Required.

KAYAK & CANOE CLASSES Canoe Kayak and Paddle Company, CKAPCO, offers a variety of classes and trips for all skill levels. Check out the introduction classes held in our own Lake Audubon or venture further from home on a scenic trip in our nation’s capital.

General Information and Registration:

Contact Mike today 703-264-8911, or mikearonoff@aol.com.

SCUBA CERTIFICATION Ages: 12 and up Taught by a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, these classes will lead to certification as a PADI Open Water Diver. The course consists of three phases: Knowledge Development (Dive Theory) Skill Development (Pool Training), Open Water Evaluation (Check-out Dives) Fridays, 6:30 -9:30 p.m.

Saturdays, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sundays, 2-7 p.m.

Location: RA main office and various pools

Knowledge and Skill Development Weekends Sept. 6-8, Oct. 4-6, Nov. 15-17 $300/RA Members, $320/Non-members

Open Water Evaluation Weekends Sept. 28-29, Nov. 2-3 $200/RA Members, $220/Non-members Please Note: Medical history screening and watermanship skills (200-yard swim and 10-minute survival tread/float) are required.

How To Register for a Scuba Certification Class

Contact PADI Diver Trainer Frank Wilson at 571-437-5189 or deep_blue_scuba@excite.com to request a registration packet. Complete the packet and return to Mr. Wilson.

Mike Aronoff ACA iTE Kayak and Paddle Co., LLC. | 2218 Nobehar Dr. Vienna, VA. 22181 www.kayakreston.com

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POOL FACILITIES & FEATURES AUTUMNWOOD

11950 Walnut Branch Road 703-467-0903 Lane depth: 3.5-5.5 feet Length: 25 meters Wading pool with fountain, covered picnic area, grass area, tennis courts and playground within walking distance

DOGWOOD-NEWLY RENOVATED!

2460 Green Range Road 703-476-5717 Lane depth: 3.5-5 feet Length: 25 meters Zero-depth entry, in-water wheelchair available for pool access, play area with spray features, diving board, grass/ picnic area

GLADE

11550 Glade Drive 703-476-5732 Lane depth: 3.5-12.5 feet Length: 25 meters One-meter diving board, heated spa, zero-depth wading pool with fountains, two-story water slide, picnic tables, tennis courts and playground within walking distance

GOLF COURSE ISLAND

11301 Links Drive 703-435-8397 Lane depth: 3-12 feet Length: 25 meters One-meter diving board, two grass areas, wading pool, picnic tables, playground and pavilion within walking distance

HUNTERS WOODS

2501 Reston Parkway 703-391-2187 Lane depth: 3.5-8.5 feet Length: 25 meters In-water basketball and volleyball, diving board, interactive splash pad, extra-large heated spa, ADA ramp into main pool, in-water wheelchair available for pool access, picnic tables, tennis courts, playground, and pavilion within walking distance

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Dogwood's First Plunge LAKE AUDUBON

2070 Twin Branches Road 703-860-3080 Lane depth: 3-5 feet Length: 25 meters Diving board, grass area, picnic tables, wading pool, boat ramp to Lake Audubon within walking distance

LAKE NEWPORT

11601 Lake Newport Road 703-467-0694 Lane depth: 3.5-5.5 feet Length: 50 meters Two one-meter diving boards, wading pool, covered picnic area with charcoal grills, sand volleyball court, playground, softball and basketball within walking distance

LAKE THOREAU

2040 Upper Lakes Drive 703-860-0640 Lane depth: 3-5 feet Length: 25 meters Diving board, heated spa, wading pool, grass area, picnic tables, scenic lake view

NEWBRIDGE

11768 Golf Course Square 703-476-1301 Lane depth: 3.5-12 feet Length: 25 meters One-meter diving board, wading pool, picnic tables, tennis courts and playground within walking distance

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NORTH HILLS

1325 North Village Road 703-435-6769 Lane depth: 2-5 feet Length: 25 meters Wading pool with fountain, heated spa, ADA access and Hydrolift Chair to main pool, grass area, picnic tables, tennis courts within walking distance

NORTH SHORE

11515 North Shore Drive 703-689-4091 Lane depth: 3-11 feet Length: 25 meters Seasonally heated main pool, heated spa, shaded upper deck with picnic tables, wading pool, diving board, Hydrolift Chair to main pool; Lake Anne Plaza and tennis courts within walking distance.

Note: Parking only on North Shore Drive

RIDGE HEIGHTS

11400 Ridge Heights Road 703-476-7084 Lane depth: 3-5 feet Length: 25 meters Seasonally heated main pool, diving board, wading pool, two grass areas, picnic tables, Hydrolift Chair to main pool

SHADOWOOD

2201 Springwood Drive 703-860-8075 Lane depth: 3-5 feet Length: 20 meters Small slide into deep water, wading pool, grass area, picnic tables

TALL OAKS

12025 North Shore Drive 703-435-1072 Lane depth: 3-12 feet Length: 25 meters One-meter diving board, wading pool, picnic tables; Tall Oaks Shopping Center within walking distance

UPLANDS

11032 Ring Road 703-435-2586 Lane depth: 3.5-8.5 feet Length: 25 meters Zero-depth (0-3 ft) pool with interactive fountains and bench seating, in-water wheelchair available for pool access, picnic tables

The pool map is available on page 99.

AQUATIC PROGRAMS 2013 POOL SCHEDULE POOL

OPEN SWIM TIMES Weekdays

Weekends

CLOSED DAY

DROP-IN FITNESS HOURS (FOR PASS HOLDERS AGE 16+)

Season 4: Aug. 19-Sept. 2 Dogwood Pool

11 a.m.-7 p.m.

10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Thursday

Glade Pool & Spa

11 a.m.-7 p.m.

11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Monday

Lake Newport Pool

10 a.m.-8 p.m.

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Friday

Lake Thoreau Pool & Spa

10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Wednesday

North Hills Pool & Spa

11 a.m.-7 p.m.

10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tuesday

North Shore Heated Pool & Spa

11 a.m.-9 p.m.

11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Monday

Ridge Heights Heated Pool

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Thursday

Tall Oaks Pool

weekends only

11 a.m.-7 p.m.

North Shore Heated Pool & Spa

3-9 p.m.*

11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Ridge Heights Heated Pool

3-7 p.m.

11 a.m.-7 p.m.

6-8:30 a.m. weekdays 7:30-10 p.m. M/T/TH/F

7-9 a.m. weekdays

Season 5: Sept. 3-29

Inclement Weather

In the event of a storm (or if the weather is cool, raining or drizzling) all Reston Association pools will close with two exceptions: Lake Thoreau and North Shore Pools (unless normally closed on that day).

Lightning

All Reston Association pools will close until one half-hour after the last sound of thunder or visible lightning.

*After Sept. 6, pool closes at 7 p.m.

POOL SCHEDULE

Please note the following exceptions to the pool schedule: Labor Day Sept. 2 All pools except North Shore and Ridge Heights close for the season

End of pool season Sept. 29 All remaining pools close for the season

Reston Triathlon Sept. 8 Race starts at Lake Audubon Pool For details see www.restontriathlon.org

Reston Association Aquatics staff would like to thank the following businesses for the goods, services, time and effort they donated to our operation in 2013!

ATRIUM Environmental Health and Safety Services

Noodles & Company

Dr. Stephan Tisseront

Vocelli Pizza

All in Stitches

www. tisserontorthodontics.com

www.noodles.com

www.atriumehs.com

www.vocellipizza.com

www.allinstitchesva.com

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NATURE PROGRAMS

ALL AGES

All ages welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Farewell to Summer Campfire As the summer slips away, join us around the campfire to enjoy the end of the season. Use a Dutch oven to cook a special treat. Sing songs, share stories and roast a marshmallow over the crackling fire. ›› Friday, Aug. 30, 7-8:30 p.m. WNC Campfire Ring on Soapstone Drive, between Glade Drive and Lawyers Road. Reserve

by Aug. 27. $5/person $8/person

Bats: On Leathery Wings

Bats are the only mammals that can fly. Find out what bats eat, how they find food in the dark, what animals eat bats, and what challenges these animals face. Take a night hike with a bat detector to find wild bats of Reston as the sun sets. ›› Friday, Sept. 13, 6:30-8 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive.

Reserve by Sept. 10. $4/person $6/person

BABES IN THE WOODS

18 months through 35 months.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Campfire Cookery September Scavenger Hunt

Nature's treasures are hidden everywhere! Go on a scavenger hunt to find them all. Look high in the trees and low on the ground as you follow a trail of clues. Who knows where the clues will lead you? Collect a prize at the end. ›› Sunday, Sept. 8, 2-3 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive.

Reserve by Sept. 5. $4/person $6/person

Enjoy dinner around a crackling campfire. Try different methods of campfire cookery, including stick, pouch and Dutch oven techniques.

We’ll also make campfire popcorn, and finish our evening with s'mores. All supplies provided. ›› Friday, Oct. 11, 6-7:30 p.m.

WNC Campfire Ring on Soapstone Drive, between Glade Drive and Lawyers Road. Reserve by Oct. 8. $7/person $10/person

WALKER NATURE CENTER

Located at 11450 Glade Drive, the nature center provides a variety of educational and recreational programs and amenities.

The mission of the center is to foster an environmental stewardship ethic in the community. The center enhances people’s awareness, knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of the environment.

The 72-acre wooded site features: One mile of loop trails, including a short ADA accessible trail An education building known as Nature House A picnic pavilion Picnic tables and trailside benches A campfire ring

Bug Hunt

The walls and gardens of Nature House are host to many kinds of butterflies, moths, beetles, katydids, spiders and other fascinating creatures. Decorate a bug box, then take a look outside for insects and spiders before the weather begins to turn cold. ›› Monday, Sept. 9 or Tuesday, Sept. 10, 10-11 a.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive.

Reserve by Sept. 4. $5/child $8/child

Tiny Acorns, Mighty Oaks

Acorns may be small, but they grow into towering oaks. Go on a hike in search of acorns and oaks big and small. Find out which animals eat acorns, which live in trees, and make an acorn craft to take home. ›› Monday, Oct. 7 or Tuesday, Oct. 8, 10-11 a.m.

Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive. Reserve by Oct. 2. $5/child $8/child

Nature programs may be cancelled in the event of severe weather, severe weather warnings, or low enrollment. Advance reservations are required for all fee-based programs. Call 703-476-9689 and press 5 or e-mail naturecenter@ reston.org. RA members Non-members

Outdoor displays and interpretive signs Demonstration gardens and meadows A pond The Glade Stream Valley Snakeden Branch stream’s entrance to 44-acre Lake Audubon

Visit Nature House to: Enjoy exhibits and displays.

See some native animals up close.

Talk with a naturalist.

Use the nature resource library.

Do a simple activity or read a nature story with a child.

Learn about the green features of this LEED Gold building.

Nature House Hours

Free parking, restroom and trail access dawn to dusk, 365 days a year

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY TUESDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Closed 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

1-4 p.m.

Check holiday schedule for additional closings.

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NATURE PROGRAMS YOU’RE INVITED

to the best family friendly Halloween event this side of Transylvania — RAIN OR SHINE.

Halloween House &Trick-or-Treat Trail WALKER NATURE CENTER, 11450 GLADE DRIVE

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF FOUR EVENT TIMES:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 6-7:15 P.M. OR 7:30-8:45 P.M. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 6-7:15 P.M. OR 7:30-8:45 P.M. Gate opens 15 minutes prior to the event start time. Please park along Glade Drive or at Glade Pool, and bring a flashlight.

This is NOT a horror show or a haunted house. Meet a creative cast of characters, including live animals, along our stroller-friendly, nature themed Trick-or-Treat Trail and inside our Nature House, turned Halloween House for this very special evening. Enjoy jack-olanterns, carnival style games, sound and light effects, and creatures of the night.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Ticket price includes a Trick-or-Treat bag. Additional concessions (ex. popcorn, cotton candy, apple cider) will be on sale. Participants are encouraged to wear non-scary costumes, and enjoy the activities at their own self-guided pace.

TICKETS Advance tickets only. Tickets go on sale Monday, September 30 at 9 a.m. This is a sellout event. Don’t delay! $10/person (Adults and children who are 18 months or older must have a ticket.)

Buy your tickets online at www.eventbrite.com at the following links: http://halloweenhousefri1/eventbrite.com http://halloweenhousefri2/eventbrite.com http://halloweeenhousesat1/eventbrite.com http://halloweenhousesat2/eventbrite.com Note: A service fee per ticket will be applied to online sales. You may also purchase tickets in person at the Walker Nature Center’s Nature House.

Hours: Monday and Wednesday-Friday, 9-5, Saturday, 10-1, Sunday, 1-4. Closed on Tuesdays.

To volunteer, see page 87.

For more information, call 703-476-9689, and press 5 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.

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PRESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

3 to 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fur, Feathers, Fins

Different animals have different body coverings. Learn what covers the skin of different animals, like fins, fur and feathers, and how these help an animal survive. See and touch some up close. Make your own covering costume to take home. ›› Monday, Sept.

23, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive. Reserve

by Sept. 18. $5/child $8/child

Rascal Raccoons

Make your own raccoon mask and tail crafts, then dress up like a raccoon to go in search of what it needs to survive. Explore the forest to look for food, water and shelter that is just right for a raccoon. ›› Thursday, Oct. 17, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive. Reserve

by Oct. 14. $5/child $8/child

Attention Scout Leaders

Nature programs may be cancelled in the event of severe weather, severe weather warnings, or low enrollment. Advance reservations are required for all fee-based programs. Call 703-476-9689 and press 5 or e-mail naturecenter@ reston.org. RA members Nonmembers

Puppet Show:

How Turtle Tried to Fly South

The Walker Nature Center can help your organization to earn patches & badges.

Make a Date with a Naturalist

Lead a fun and educational program in an achievement area such as:

Forester, Naturalist, Wildlife, Eco-action, Earth Connections, Earth is Our Home, Earth and Sky, Water Everywhere, Senses, Animals and more.

$4 per participant (min. charge $40), RA Members $6 per participant (min. charge $60), Non-members Lead a Campfire Fun or Campfire Cookery program. $5 per participant (min. charge $50), RA Members $8 per participant (min. charge $80), Non-members Campfire Ring Rental:

$10/hr. for RA Members $15/hr. for Non-members

Note: The Campfire Ring can also be rented for self-use. You bring the wood and the water.

Lead a Community Service Project with your group.

FREE. Activity kits are also available on loan for Birds, Trees and Watershed requirements.

Recommended for ages 3-7. “How Turtle Tried to Fly South" is adapted from a Sioux legend. After the show, learn more about turtles and meet one up close. ›› Monday, Nov. 4, 10-10:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.-Noon. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive. Reserve

by Oct. 31. $5/child $8/child

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Call 703-476-9689 and press 3 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org for details and reservations.

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Planning a Birthday Party?

Bring the kids and the cake to a fun-filled, creative party at the Nature Center. Thematic parties include a two-hour facility rental, 45 minutes of staff-led activities, and party favors.

Choose from the following themes: Nature Detectives Ages 3-7

Learn to be a good nature detective by using your eyes, ears, nose and hands. Play sensory guessing games, find what doesn’t belong on our “un-nature” trail, and follow clues to solve a mystery animal’s trail. Favors include a magnifying hand lens, a mini-notebook and a nature center pencil. The birthday child receives an Earl the Squirrel stuffed toy.

Dinosaurs Ages 3-9

Share what you know about these amazing animals. Uncover bones and shells like a paleontologist, and make your own fossil imprints in clay. Go on a dinosaur egg hunt that will lead you to a nest full of eggs.

Favors include a dinosaur egg, a dinosaur sticker and a fossil imprint.

The birthday child gets a Myrtle the Turtle key chain.

Nature Crafts Ages 3-12

Learn new skills and nature facts as you make a variety of crafts to take home. Younger crafters will make bug boxes, rock insects and wildlife masks or puppets. Older crafters will try their hands at leather craft, building a bird feeder and making beaded accessories.

Campfire Fun Ages 7-12

Parties are held at the campfire ring off of Soapstone Drive. Program includes nature jokes, stories, songs, and games around the campfire. S’mores provided. Favors include a glow stick and red hot candies. The birthday child gets a nature center flashlight.

How to Book

Parties may be booked up to three months in advance.

Weekend dates are limited and fill quickly. Consider a weekday afternoon or evening party.

Maximum 15 children.

$175

$200

CALL 703-476-9689 AND PRESS 3 OR E-MAIL NATURECENTER@RESTON.ORG.

Garden Plots Do you have a Green Thumb?

Reston Association’s garden plots are available for members to rent on an annual basis. Reserve early. The plots rent quickly. Plant flowers and vegetables at one of our four convenient locations. Call 703-435-6530.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

16 years to adult

FREE

September Stroll Along Buttermilk Creek

Stream valleys are important corridors for wildlife. These green oases attract small mammals, reptiles, songbirds, raptors, dragonflies and damselflies. Hike along the Buttermilk Creek Trail to see the variety of plant and animal life that make the stream valley their home. Co-sponsored by Reston Historic Trust. ›› Saturday, Sept. 28, 1-3 p.m. Uplands Pool, 11032 Ring Road. Reserve by Sept.

25. FREE

Home Food Preservation

This introductory class will cover food preservation methods, including canning, fermentation, drying/dehydration, and freezing.

Learn about the science behind food preservation, safety precautions, kitchen set up, and jar and equipment prep, as well as food and recipe selection. There will be a "dry" demo of the correct procedure for filling jars with food to be canned. Instructor: Diane Blust. Co-sponsored by Reston Community Center. ›› Thursday, Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive. Reserve

by Sept. 9. $5/person RA or RCC $8/person

Beer Tasting

See Senior Events page 68 for more information. ›› Wednesday, Sept. 18, 5-7 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive. Reserve by Sept. 15 $9/person $13/person

Hungry for Change: Food, Ethics and Sustainability

Home Energy Efficiency

Backyard Composting

Dealing with all of the fallen leaves in the yard can be tough. Learn how to recycle them the natural way. Plants will love the rich organic soil that your composting efforts provide. Also learn how kitchen waste and other yard debris can be composted right in your own backyard. Co-sponsored

by Reston Community Center. ›› Thursday, Sept. 26, 7-8 p.m.

Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive. Reserve by Sept. 23. $5/person RA or RCC $8/person

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Curious about how to improve your home’s energy use to make it more efficient, comfortable and cost effective? Learn from the best in the industry with a representative from the Local Energy Alliance Program. LEAP, a non-profit organization, is a trusted leader in Virginia that coordinates energy efficiency improvements of homes through a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program.

This program is for educational purposes only; there will be no solicitations. Instructor: Mike Hogan. Co-sponsored by Reston Community Center in support of Sustainable Reston. ›› Thursday, Oct. 3, 7-8:30 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive. Reserve

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This 5-session, facilitated discussion course explores the true meaning of the phrase "you are what you eat." Discuss the interconnected nature of food systems and our relationships to them. Examine the impact our food choices have on our health, the health of others and the planet. Consider the ethical and political implications of our current food system and our personal food choices. Make a lasting commitment to change by developing a personal action plan. Participants will receive a book of readings that form the basis of each discussion.

You will be contacted when the materials arrive, and asked to pay your fee when you pick them up, approximately two weeks before the first session.

The course will conclude with a potluck celebration. Co-sponsored

by Reston Community Center. ›› Mondays, Oct. 14-Nov. 11, 7-8:30 p.m. Walker Nature Center,11450 Glade Drive. Reserve

by Sept. 30. $30/person RA or RCC $40/person

Worm Composting

Have you ever thought about composting but just don't have the space? A worm composting bin could be your solution.

Worm composting is a type of vermiculture, which is a natural method of recycling food waste.

It’s so simple and odor free that it can be done virtually anywhere: home kitchens, schools or offices.

Come see an established bin and make one to take home. Soon you’ll be turning your kitchen scraps into rich organic soil and compost tea. Participants are encouraged to bring a drill with a 3/16” bit if they have one. Co-sponsored by Reston Community Center. ›› Sunday, Dec. 8, 2-3:30 p.m. Walker Nature Center-11450 Glade Drive. Reserve

by Dec. 5. $35/person RA or RCC $40/person

Nature programs may be cancelled in the event of severe weather, severe weather warnings, or low enrollment. Advance reservations are required for all fee-based programs. Call 703-476-9689 and press 5 or e-mail naturecenter@ reston.org. RA members Non-members

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BIRD WALKS

16 years to adult. Free. No reservations required.

Beginning and expert birders are invited to help find birds in some of Reston’s most beautiful natural areas. Co-sponsored by Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and The Bird Feeder store.

September Bird Walk: Lower Glade Stream Valley

›› Sunday, Sept. 22, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Park on Glade Drive at Twin Branches Road. Leaders: Joanne & David Bauer

October Bird Walk: Sunrise Valley Wetlands & Polo Fields ›› Sunday, Oct. 6, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Sunrise Valley Wetlands, 12700 Sunrise Valley Drive Drive.

Park on the left (west) side of the office building. Leader: TBD

Get Nuts for Clean Water How to Help:

Collect nuts in your yard or other open areas where they will be unable to grow.

Please do not collect at the nature center or any natural area in Reston.

Separate the nuts by species and place them into breathable bags (no plastic bags).

Label each bag with the kind of nuts that are inside.

Store in a cool dry place then drop them off at the nature center.

When:

Seed drop offs are accepted Sept. 1- Oct. 23.

Where:

Information and collection bags can be picked up at the Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive.

Please deposit bagged and identified acorns in the container on the side porch.

This fall, you can help to restore native forests and protect streams throughout the Potomac River region…one acorn at a time. So, when you rake the leaves, don’t throw out the acorns. Consider getting involved in this fun activity that can be enjoyed by all.

Citizens throughout the Potomac River watershed are invited to take part in a native seed collection effort. Collected seeds are donated to state tree nurseries, where they are nurtured and transplanted for use in streamside and riverside reforestation.

Growing Native is coordinated by Potomac Conservancy on behalf of the Potomac Watershed Partnership. For additional information about the program, detailed instructions (including desirable seeds), and seed identification materials, visit www.growingnative.org.

Join the Walker Nature Center’s Electronic Mailing List Receive the quarterly newsletter, Branching Out, as well as announcements of upcoming special events.

To subscribe, e-mail naturecenter@reston.org. You can also e-mail nature questions to this address.

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FREE BRUSH CHIPPING

8 Prohibited Plants in Reston Invasive exotic plants are non-native to North America. They spread quickly and outcompete our native vegetation. Often, invasive exotic plants get their start in yards and gardens where they can become a serious problem for the property owner and adversely affect neighboring private property, as well as RA natural areas. The proliferation of these plants decreases plant diversity and harms the wildlife that depends on native plants for food and shelter. Many invasive exotics overtake native shrubs and trees that are a signature of the Reston community.

Efforts to control these species on RA property are ongoing and costly. We are grateful for the many volunteers who have worked diligently to remove invasive exotic plants and educate our members about their harmful effects.

By resolution of Reston Association's Board of Directors, the Use and Maintenance Standards for all properties that fall under the Reston deed were amended in May of 2008 to include the eight invasive exotics.

If you would like to learn more about invasive exotic plants, visit “Plants” on the “Natural Resources” page in the “Nature” section of our website, www.reston. org. If you would like to volunteer to help control invasive plants in Reston, contact Ha Brock via e-mail at habrock@reston.org. Please direct questions to our environmental resource staff at 703-437-7658.

Thank you for your cooperation in not planting any of these species in Reston.

Banned Invasive Exotics • • • • • • • • •

Flowering Pears (Pyrus calleryana cultivars) Winged Burning Bush (Euonymus alata) Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) Exotic Bush Honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.)

Exotic Bamboos (Bambusa spp.)

Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) English Ivy (Hedera helix) Oriental Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus)

THE NATURE OF RESTON Photos by: Charles A. Veatch Text By: Claudia Thompson-Deahl An art photography, nature and informational book and guide to Reston’s habitats all in one beautiful hard-bound volume.

ON SALE FOR $20 at Walker Nature Center 11450 Glade Drive All proceeds from the book sales support the nature center.

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RA’s brush chipping program offers you a place to bring your brush for chipping at no cost. RA Guidelines state that no brush may be dumped on RA property. Just drop off your brush at the locations listed below, and RA crews will chip it for use on RA open space.

PLEASE: Brush only. (Branches should be less than 4 inches in diameter.) No grass clippings, dirt, trash, paper, vines, thorns or other debris. Brush may be dropped off at any time during the days listed. No contractors.

Lake Audubon Pool 2070 Twin Branches Road Central Services Facility 12250 Sunset Hills Road

DATES & SITES Sept. 14-15 Lake Audubon Pool Oct. 19-20 Central Services Facility Nov. 16-17 Lake Audubon Pool

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RENT SPACE AT THE WALKER NATURE CENTER WALKER NATURE CENTER 11450 GLADE DRIVE

Looking for the perfect spot for a community meeting, family gathering or business retreat? Affordable and attractive rentals are available at the nature center.

Nature House Multipurpose Room

664 square feet of space, capacity 94 people, seats 44 people with tables and chairs.

Parking and restroom access.

RA Member or Reston not-for-profit fee $30/hr.

Non-member or Non-Reston not-for-profit fee $50/hr.

For profit/corporate fee $75/hr.

Nature Center Pavilion

576 square foot pavilion with picnic tables and bench seating in a beautiful woodland setting. Parking and restroom access.

RA Member fee $20/hr.

Non-member fee $30/hr.

For profit/corporate fee $50/hr.

Campfire Ring

Campfire pit with bench seating, small pavilion and picnic tables. Roadside parking.

No restroom. Renters must supply their own wood and water to extinguish the fire.

RA Member fee $10/hr.

Non-member fee $15/hr.

For profit/corporate fee $25/hr.

For details and reservations, call 703-476-9689 and press 3 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.

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School Programs The Walker Nature Center offers free elementary programs for Reston schools, and programs for preschools and non-Reston schools at affordable rates.

FRIENDS OF RESTON ADOPT-A-BENCH PROGRAM

Adopt-A-Bench is a program of Friends of Reston, which seeks to increase seating along Reston’s pathways and at recreational areas. Donations are appreciated in any amount and are taxdeductible. Sponsor a bench in someone’s honor for the donation amounts below.

Tennis Benches

Select the court location (based on availability on a first-come, first-served basis). Cost includes an engraved plaque, if desired. For more details about tennis benches, contact tennis@reston.org or call Donation Amount: $235 703-435-6534.

Pathway/Recreation Facility Benches

Elementary Field Trips

Fall, Winter, Spring 1 ½ to 2 hours Topics include: Earth Cycles, Sensory Awareness, Habitats, Trees, Geology

Elementary Classroom Visits

Winter only 50 minutes Topics include: Season of Change, Wild About Weather, Winter Survival, Wonderful Watersheds

Locations based upon need and your preference. Benches are made of recycled plastic with heavy duty steel supports. Cost includes an engraved plaque, if desired.

For more information about pathway/ Donation Amount: $850 recreation facility benches, contact CSFstaff@reston.org or call 703-437-7658.

Please make checks payable to the “Friends of Reston” and write “Adopt-A-Bench” in the memo section. Mail to: Friends of Reston, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston VA 20191.

ADOPT A RECYCLING BIN Help Reston increase recycling in the community. Attractive recycling bins are needed at Reston’s tennis courts. Select the court of your choice. Reston Association will manage the recyclables. The bins are made of 100% recycled plastic lumber, fastened to a sturdy, recycled, cast-aluminum frame. The cost includes an engraved plaque, if desired.

Preschool Field Trips and Classroom Visits

Fall, Winter, Spring 45 minutes Topics include: Fall Frolic, Crack A Nut, Animal Adaptations, Winter in the Woods Fee: $45/program (Reston schools) $75/program (Non-Reston schools)

Make checks payable to “Friends of Reston” and write “Adopt-A-Recycling Bin” in the memo section. Mail to: Friends of Reston, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston VA 20191.

Donation Amount: $475

Contact enviroed@reston.org or call 703-435-6509 for more information and reservations.

ENVIRONMENTAL

For more information, contact CSFstaff@reston.org or call 703-437-7658.

Volunteer Opportunities (Details in Get Involved section)

Adopt-A-Spot

Help keep your favorite trail or recreation area in tip top shape, see page 84.

Habitat Heroes

Halloween Volunteers

Help at the nature center’s special event nights, see page 87.

Fall Stream Clean Up

Saturday, October 19, 9 a.m. – Noon, see page 88 .

Help protect the trees and other native plants in our natural areas, see page 86.

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Storm Drain Marking

Help mark storm drains that flow to local streams and the Chesapeake Bay, see page 88 .

Stream Monitors

Help monitor local stream health by inventorying macroinvertebrates, see page 88.

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COMMUNITY BUILDING RENTAL

MEETING FACILITIES RA’s Glade Room and Brown’s Chapel are frequently used for group functions, including cluster meetings, scout meetings, wedding ceremonies and a variety of classes.

BROWN’S CHAPEL, 11300 Baron Cameron Avenue Size: 914 square feet

RENTAL FEES: $15–$70 per hour (security deposit required) Contact Member Services to reserve a community room by calling 703-435-6530 or e-mailing member_services@reston.org.

Its tall ceilings provide excellent acoustics and its park-like grounds offer a lovely setting. The facility has chairs to seat 65 people, three tables, restroom facilities, heating, air conditioning and ample parking. It is perfect for church services, small meetings or classes.

GLADE ROOM, 11550 Glade Drive Size: 881 square feet

Located above the pool bathhouse at the intersection of Glade and Soapstone Drive. This facility is equipped with chairs to seat 65 people, four tables, restroom facilities, heating and air conditioning. It is an ideal facility for preschool groups, dance classes, small meetings and club functions.

PICNIC PAVILIONS

Available for rent seven days a week April through October, a perfect place for private parties and group gatherings.

RENTAL FEES APPLY: $150/RA Members, $300/Corporate & Non-members HUNTERS WOODS PICNIC PAVILION (James “Jimmy” Wright Memorial Pavilion), at the corner of Steeplechase Drive and Reston Parkway.

Size: 842 square feet

The pavilion offers four picnic tables, one grill and ample parking (shared parking at Hunters Woods Pool or Hunters Woods Park).

NORTH HILLS PICNIC PAVILION Center Harbor Road and North Village Road Size: 1,024 square feet

North Hills Picnic Pavilion offers electricity, water, lights, three large brick barbecue grills, two portable restrooms, six picnic tables (under cover of pavilion), tot-lot and ample parking.

BROWN’S CHAPEL PICNIC PAVILION Located next to Brown’s Chapel, 11300 Baron Cameron Avenue

PONY BARN Corner of Steeplechase Drive and Triple Crown Road Size: 2,006 square feet

This pavilion is equipped with four picnic tables, two grills, and restrooms. The pavilion is near a basketball court, ball fields, an exercise trail and a tot-lot. Lake Newport is close by for fishing off the dock/ dam. Brown’s Chapel Picnic Pavilion is available on a firstcome, first-serve basis at no charge.

A wood-chipped tot-lot, equipped with swings and a jungle gym is an inviting place for youngsters to romp and play. The Pony Barn contains seven picnic tables, two grills and two portable restrooms.

Water available.

LAKE ANNE PICNIC PAVILION 11301 North Shore Drive Size: 900 square feet

Lake Anne Park includes a tot-lot, two large grills and a restroom facility. Six picnic tables are situated under cover. Basketball court, tennis court, sand volleyball court, water, electricity, and ample parking also are available.

Recreational courts are not included in private reservation.

TEMPORARY ROAD PICNIC PAVILION Corner of North Shore Drive and Temporary Road Size: 892 square feet

The pavilion is equipped with ten picnic tables (eight of which are under cover), one large grill, two portable restrooms, swing set and four benches situated throughout the park. Parking is available in 16 marked spaces or at curbside. Water fountain available.

WALKER NATURE CENTER: See page 61 for more information on rental space.

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RA CAMPS… FRIENDSHIP AND FUN FOR OVER 35 YEARS! Where real friendships are forged, youthful energy abounds, and memories last a lifetime.

Our Family of Camps

Nature Tots (ages 3-5) Walker’s Rangers (ages 6-8) Hug-A-Tree (ages 5-7) Sportsters (ages 6-8) Mini Camp (ages 5-10) Camp on Wheels (ages 6-12) Day Camp (ages 7-11) Science Camp (ages 8-12) Teen Camp (ages 11-14) Junior Lifeguarding (ages 13-15) Counselor-In-Training (ages 14-16)

Registration

Check the January issue of RA’s Magazine for complete camp details and a registration form. More information is posted online at www.reston.org.

RA member registration begins January 27, 2014.

Non-resident registration begins February 3, 2014.

Bring a friend and join the fun next summer!

General Information

Our staff-to-camper ratio is at least one staff member for every seven campers.

Age requirements must be met by September 30, 2014.

Safety and supervision exceeds the minimum standards for Child Day Centers as required by the Virginia Department of Social Services.

Scholarships are available for Reston youth whose families have a demonstrated financial need.

Payment & Refunds

A $75 non-refundable deposit per camper per session is required for all camps at registration time.

Full payment for all sessions and services is required by May 1.

Refunds, minus applicable deposits, may be recovered until June 1.

Members can register online beginning at 8:30 a.m. on January 27.

Non-resident registration begins February 3.

Additional Services

Transportation — For an additional fee, van transportation is available within RA boundaries. Pick Up/Drop Off locations must be a home, place of employment or day care provider.

Extended Care — For an additional fee, extended care is provided from 7:30-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m.

From Nature Tots to Teen Camp, there were happy campers everywhere! Throughout the nine weeks of RA Camps, we had tons of fun. We learned to ride our bikes, made cool crafts and even mined for gold!

Other highlights included: Swimming in 13 of Reston’s Pools Doing experiments with new scientists Winning sportsmanship and athletic awards at Sportsters Visiting exciting places like the Massanutten Water Park and a hydroponic lettuce farm Dropping in a half-pipe and grinding a rail at Skate Camp And searching for wildlife at the Walker Nature Education Center

RA Camps Scholarship Program

Each year, donations from organizations, businesses and individuals make it possible for economically disadvantaged children of Reston to attend our valuable camp programs.

Special Thanks to Our 2013 Camp Scholarship Donors!

Fairfax County Department of Family Services Friends of Reston for Community Projects, Inc. Reston Garden Club

If you would like to make a donation to the scholarship fund, please contact campadmin@reston.org or call 703-435-6567.

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RA CAMPS

Many thanks to our 100 camp employees and our extended RA family for making this great summer possible.

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CHILDREN’S EVENTS

Ages: 3-5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

It’s a Pirate Parrrrty

Ahoy, me Hearties! Ye all be invited fer a pirate parrrrrty! This Pirate Adventure will transform your child into a pirate, complete with dress-up, and allow them to take part in a real treasure hunt on land. Enjoy crafts, games & fun activities. This program is cancelled in the event of rain.

Registration required. Payment due at the event. ›› Tuesday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m.-Noon. North Hills Pavilion, 1325 North Village Road. $4 $6

Halloween Fun

Dress up in your favorite costume and join the fun with hands on activities, crafts and go trick-ortreating around the Association office. Payment due at the event. Registration required. ›› Thursday, Oct. 24, 10-11 a.m.

Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive. $4 $6

ALL AGES FREE

educational purposes only; there will be no solicitation or obligations of attendees. Registration requested. ›› Monday, Sept. 9, 7-9 p.m. Reston Community Center at Lake Anne, 1609 Washington Plaza.

Reston Presents is a bi-monthly lecture and presentation series that highlights the multifaceted talents of local residents. Topics include anything from cooking demonstrations to stories from war veterans and book signings with local authors. Reston Presents…is sponsored by the Reston Association and the Reston Community Center.

FREE

All ages are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Reston Presents…

Giving Circles: Today’s Trend in Grassroots Philanthropy

This month’s program features, Are you interested in making a difference in our community by helping others, learning about important social issues, and having, "fun with a purpose?" The Giving Circle of HOPE makes this easy to do. Come learn about giving circles and how these models of community investment are changing the face of philanthropy on a national level, as well as right here in Reston. You’ll gain an understanding of how individuals band together to make a lasting and constructive difference by collaborating on goals, pooling their resources and helping others in need. This program is for

Parks & Recreation Paid Internship Provides administrative support and customer service to the Parks and Recreation Department. Assists the Events Coordinator in planning, implementing and evaluating a variety of events and programs for all ages throughout the Reston community. Documents Aquatic staff citations and field patron concerns. Makes cold/warm calls to market private pool rentals. Assists Aquatic staff with filing and seasonal staff database management. Assists with calendar template for Aquatics scheduling software. Performs data entry for both the Aquatics and Camp departments. Manage camper forms. Assists with parent contacts and preparations for summer camp.

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Board Led Bike Ride

Join Reston Association board members on this unique bike tour around the Lake Anne area of Reston. We will start and end at Lake Anne Plaza the morning of the Multicultural Festival. Registration required. ›› Saturday, Sept. 28, 9-11 a.m., Lake Anne Plaza, 1609 Washington Plaza.

Reston Presents…

Present Day Domestic Policy FREE

Reston Presents is a bi-monthly lecture and presentation series that highlights the multifaceted talents of local residents. Topics include anything from cooking demonstrations to stories from

FUN

war veterans and book signings with local authors. Reston Presents...is sponsored by the Reston Association and the Reston Community Center.

This month features Mr. Glenn Kamber, a retired federal senior executive who spent much of his career managing policy development and review for eight Secretaries of Health and Human Services (previously Health, Education, and Welfare).

He will discuss his perspective on domestic events over the past twelve months, with particular focus on such issues as health care reform implementation, impact of sequestration on domestic programs and the economy, Supreme Court decisions on key social issues such as same sex marriage, immigration reform, and gun control one year after the presidential election. Mr. Kamber is a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at George Mason University and has taught several American history and political science courses.

This program is for educational purposes only. There will be no solicitation or obligations of attendees. Registration requested. ›› Monday, Nov. 4, 7-9 p.m.

Reston Community Center at Lake Anne, 1609 Washington Plaza.

EXCITING

EXPERIENCE

Position from mid-January/February through mid-April (start and end dates are flexible).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate must be working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in Parks & Recreation or related field. Must be at least 18 years old with a good driving record and valid driver’s license. Must be able to lift 20+ pounds and able to work 30-40 hours per week. Applicant should be familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, and enjoy working with the public. Application available at www.reston.org in October.

Find Reston Heights And This Event On:

THE ON THE

Family Fun Day at Reston Heights Sunday, October 27 • Noon – 4pm

Live Music, Food & Drink, Petting Zoo, Kids’ Activities, Hay Maze, Car Show, Community Walk, & More!

‘Help the Homeless’ Community Walk With Reston Interfaith at 1:30pm

Pre-Registration Required at www.restoninterfaith.org

JOIN US AT:

11750 Sunrise Valley Drive ...the Front Yard of the Sheraton Reston & The Westin Reston Heights 703.234.3509

TheFestivalOnTheSquare.com

Sponsored By:

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SENIOR EVENTS

FREE

Ages 55 years and older

FREE

Senior Movie Day

The Reston Association, in cooperation with Reston Town Center Bow-Tie 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.

Movie titles are posted at www. reston.org. ›› Wednesdays: Aug. 28, Featuring, “Life of Pi,” Sept. 25, Great Gatsby (in 2D format), Oct. 23, 42, *Nov. 20, Unfinished Song. *One week early due to the holiday. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. Showtime is at 10 a.m., Reston Town Center Bow-Tie Cinemas.

FREE

Write your Memories into Memoirs

Whether you are just beginning or already writing your memoirs, this eight-week class focuses on turning life experiences into an engaging story. You will discuss different writing topics each week in a supportive and lively setting.

All you need is a serious desire to write, the willingness to share your personal journey and the ability to put your thoughts on paper.

At the end, your stories may be bound as a book for you to keep.

Give the priceless gift of legacy to your children, grandchildren and future generations. Class size is limited to eight. Registration required. Registration form is available on our website at www.reston.org. ›› Thursdays, Sept.12-Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive. $32 $42

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Beer Tasting at the Nature House

Enjoy an evening tasting craft beers in the beautiful setting of the Walker Nature Education Center. Sample a variety of beers along with some light snacks. The evening includes a tour of the nature center's gardens and ADA accessible trail.

Watch for birds doing their own "tasting" at feeders. Look at wild grape vines and late blooming flowers. Payment due at the event. Registration required. ›› Wednesday, Sept. 18, 5-7 p.m.

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Senior Social: Fiesta Theme

Navigating the Local Transit System

Join us for an innovative transportation experience to get familiar with the regional transit systems. The bus, called MATT (Mobile Accessible Travel Training), is used to educate seniors through a hands-on learning experience.

You will learn "travel training" tips in which you will travel by bus and learn to read bus schedules and route maps, learn how to pay the fare and how to signal the driver to stop, as well as other bus travel skills. The bus will deliver us to a Metrorail station where you will learn how to determine the fare and purchase Metrorail fare cards, load SmarTrip cards and read the system map. Registration required. ›› Wednesday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive.

Plan your fall calendar while you learn about upcoming senior adult trips, classes, and events that are facilitated by Reston Community Center and Reston Association.

Dress in your fiesta themed outfit and enjoy a sampling of treats while meeting new people and catching up with friends. Door prizes will be awarded during the event. This event is cosponsored

by Reston Community Center and Reston Association. Registration required. ›› Thursday, Sept. 19, 1:30-3 p.m. Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods.

Jigsaw Puzzle Event

Do you like to put together jigsaw puzzles? Join us as an individual or as a couple for this fun event.

Each team will be doing a Reston themed puzzle to see how much you can finish in the time allotted.

Enjoy coffee and conversation while doing one of America's favorite past times. Lunch will be provided. Payment due at the event. Registration required. ›› Tuesday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive. $9 $13

Nature at Night

Grandparents — bring your grandchildren out for a fun and exciting evening hike at Walker Nature Center. Explore the woods after dark to see who is still awake.

We will listen for owls, flying squirrels and other nocturnal creatures. Learn what nocturnal adaptations these animals use to survive and end our evening back at Nature House for some warming refreshments. Payment due at the event. Registration required. ›› Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6-7:30 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive. $5 $8

NEWCOMERS’ NIGHT Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, 7-9 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive

A one-stop shopping event for new or not so new members, volunteers and newcomers.

Come learn more about Reston Association (RA) and the many services, amenities and programs it provides for you. Meet other organizations, RA board members and staff. Find out how you can get involved in Reston.

Light refreshments will be available and door prizes will be awarded. Please RSVP to Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577.

FREE

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SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

SENIOR TRIPS & TOURS

Ages 55 years and older

Join us as we have fun visiting the area’s hot spots. For upcoming trip dates, details and to get on our trip mailing list, contact Ashleigh@ reston.org or call 703-435-6577.

Trip to see Shear Madness at the Kennedy Center

Trip to Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar at National Harbor for Dinner

Join Reston Association for a chartered bus trip to Bobby McKey’s, the Washington, D.C. area’s first and only dueling piano bar, located at the National Harbor. Two piano players appear nightly on stage. Our audience presents their creative requests to our talented entertainers who take every measure to accept any and all requests - from Beyoncé to Beethoven, James Taylor to Billie Joel and Mozart. The wait staff is also brought to the stage several times a night to perform choreographed dances with the musicians. To help create a more dynamic show, audience members are encouraged to participate in “stage commands” like clapping, cheering, dancing and singing along. We will also enjoy a buffet dinner. Registration form can be found on our website at www.reston. org. ›› Thursday, Sept. 12, 5:15-10:45 p.m. $39 $44 Bus pick-up times & locations: 5:15 p.m. Hunters Woods Shopping Center

(Ledo Pizza) 5:30 p.m. Thoreau Place, 1951 Sagewood Lane 5:45 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza parking lot

Trip to the National Gallery of Art

Join us for a chartered bus trip to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. View some of the world’s greatest masterpieces in the East Wing with a one-hour guided tour. After the tour, take some time to see the exhibits on your own and shop in the museum gift store.

You can bring your own lunch or purchase lunch in the museum cafeteria. Registration form can be found on our website at www.reston.org. ›› Thursday, Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $23 $28 Bus pick-up times & locations: 8:30 a.m. Hunters Woods Shopping Center

(Ledo Pizza) 8:45 a.m. Thoreau Place, 1951 Sagewood Lane 9:00 a.m. Lake Anne Plaza parking lot

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Join us for a chartered bus trip to the Kennedy Center to see Shear Madness, the comedy whodunit that lets the audience solve the crime. Set in present-day Georgetown, Shear Madness engages locals and visitors alike as armchair detectives to help solve the scissorstabbing murder of a famed concert pianist who lives above the Shear Madness hairstyling salon. The show combines up-to-the-minute improvisational humor and a mixture of audience sleuthing to deliver a unique performance each night. Shear Madness has been running at the Kennedy Center for 25 years, giving more than 11,000 performances, and is the second longest play in the history of American Theater. All sales are final. Registration form can be found on our website at www.reston.org. ›› Sunday, Nov. 3, 1-6 p.m. (show is 3-5 p.m. with intermission) $42 $49 Bus pick-up times & locations: 1:00 p.m. Hunters Woods Shopping Center

(Ledo Pizza) 1:15 p.m. Thoreau Place, 1951 Sagewood Lane 1:30 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza parking lot

Toby’s Dinner Theatre to see Miracle on 34th Street

Join us for a chartered bus trip to Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia, MD to enjoy a wonderful buffet lunch and see Miracle on 34th Street.

A little girl discovers dreams do come true if you believe. Everyone's favorite holiday film comes to life in a dazzling and spectacular musical that is sure to touch your hearts. Filled with humor, spectacle, and favorites like, “It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” this joyous, heart-warming musical is perfect for the holidays. All sales are final. Registration form can be found on our website at www.reston.org. ›› Wednesday, Dec. 4, 9:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $63 $69 Bus pick-up times & locations: 9:15 a.m. Hunters Woods Shopping Center

(Ledo Pizza) 9:30 a.m. Thoreau Place, 1951 Sagewood Lane 9:45 a.m. Lake Anne Plaza parking lot

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We are looking for NEW IDEAS and FRESH PERSPECTIVES. Give something back to your community by volunteering your time and join this active senior committee.

This committee, established by the Reston Association, is charged with developing and implementing programs to benefit Reston’s senior adults. If you have visited Reston Town Center’s theater recently to see a movie and enjoy coffee and pastries with friends, then you have seen the work of the Seniors Advisory Committee first-hand.

JOIN US

Second Tuesday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m.

Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

RESTON MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL SATURDAY, SEPT. 28.

11 A.M.6 P.M. LAKE ANNE VILLAGE CENTER, 1609 WASHINGTON PLAZA

The Reston Multicultural Festival is a celebration of the diversity and community spirit that is found in Reston.

This annual event brings together the people of Reston to celebrate our rich medley of cultures. Come and share with family, friends, and neighbors the music, entertainment, dress, food, and cultural treasures from all over the world. This signature Reston event honors the diversity that is one of our greatest assets.

Everyone is encouraged to dress in attire from their own cultural roots and share the stories that we gather on the pathways of our lives. The Reston Multicultural Festival is hosted by the Lake Anne of Reston Condominium Association and co-sponsored by the Reston Association, with partners from a variety of Reston-based organizations and businesses.

Check out www.restoncommunitycenter.com or call 703-476-4500 for more information.

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Community Yard Sale SPECIAL EVENTS

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 (RAIN DATE, 9/8), 8:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M. Reston Association parking lot, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive

95 families will be selling a variety of items, so this event is a great opportunity to browse for bargains for a new home or a college dorm.

VENDOR SPACE IS SOLD OUT. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org or 703-435-6577 for information on weather-related cancellations.

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Conference Center

Hold Your Next Meeting Close to Home CONFERENCE CENTER AVAILABLE FOR RENT

SPACE AVAILABLE Ideal For

Corporate events Community meetings Workshops

Can Accommodate

Small groups of 35 or less Large groups up to 100

Features

Flexible floor space Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–10 p.m.

Saturdays, April–August

Extras (for an additional fee)

Pantry with microwave, coffee maker and refrigerator Audio visual equipment

Attractive Rates: $30-$90/hr Contact: Member Services to make your reservation at reservations@reston.org or 703-435-6530.

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RESTON TENNIS

RA offers spring, summer and fall tournaments ranging from USTA-sanctioned to friendly local round robins. The tennis program also features men’s, women’s and junior leagues as well as adult and junior individual and group lessons. Register for leagues, lessons and tournaments at Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive or online at www.reston.org. General tennis information can be found on our website as well as on the tennis court bulletin boards at each of the tennis complexes. All registrations must be made online or at Reston Association.

With 52 outdoor tennis courts, 26 lighted for night play, Reston Association offers one of the most extensive tennis programs in the Washington metropolitan area.

YOUTH TENNIS 10 & UNDER

Tennis is a whole new ball game.

Balls, rackets and courts sized right for kids. It’s all about the play.

Children learn best when they have an opportunity to play and have fun. Reston Tennis Youth classes focus on practice, learn and play using the QuickStart format.

Children will learn to play tennis by playing tennis. Reston Tennis implements the games-based approach to tennis, which means involving participants in tennis play within the first hour of the program. Class size limited to six.

QuickStart Tennis for Munchkins (ages 3-4)

This exciting new play format for learning tennis is designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring — all tailored

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to age and size. Kids enjoy a fun, motivating introduction to tennis emphasizing fun and play. It’s the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis and keep them playing. Parents or guardians must be present and join in the fun. Class size limited to six. Once a week for six weeks.

Session 4: Sept. 9-Oct. 19 Mondays, 3-3:45 p.m., Friday, 5-5:45 p.m.

North Shore Courts Saturdays, 10-10:45 a.m., 11-11:45 a.m.

North Shore Courts $93 $102

QuickStart Tennis For Aces Aces I (ages 5-7) Aces II (ages 7-8)

This exciting new play format for learning tennis is designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring — all tailored to age and size. Kids enjoy a fun, motivating introduction to tennis emphasizing fun and play. It’s the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis and keep them playing. We encourage a parent or guardian to join in the fun to make this class a success. The emphasis will be on learn, practice and play.

To be enrolled in Aces II, you must have completed Aces I. Class size limited to six.

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Aces I (ages 5-7)

Once a week for six weeks Session 4: Sept. 9-Oct. 19 Mondays, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m., North Shore Courts Fridays, 4-5 p.m., 5-6 p.m., North Shore Courts Saturdays, 10-11 a.m., 11-Noon, Noon-1 p.m., North Shore Courts $99 $108

Aces III (ages 6-9)

Twice a week for three weeks Session 4: Sept. 10-26 Session 5: Oct. 1-17 Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

North Shore Courts $99 $108

Aces II (ages 5-8)

Once a week for six weeks Session 4: Sept. 9-Oct. 19 Mondays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., North Shore Courts Fridays, 5-6 p.m., North Shore Courts Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., Noon-1 p.m.

North Shore Courts. $99 $108

Aces III (ages 6-9)

Once a week for six weeks Session 4: Sept. 9-Oct. 19 Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

North Shore Courts Saturdays, 9-10 a.m.

North Shore Courts $99 $108

QuickStart Tennis For Champions (ages 7-10)

(Orange 60 foot ball) This is the next step for children who are committed to improving their tennis skills. A certificate from Tennis Aces III is required for enrollment into this class.

The QuickStart format will be implemented but there will be more of a focus on forehand and backhand stroke production so that students can consistently hit the ball over the net. Twice a week for three weeks Session 7: Sept. 10-26 Session 8: Oct. 1-17 Tuesday & Thursday, 6-7 p.m.

Hook Road Courts $99 $108

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Rally for a Cause TENNIS TOURNAMENT September 21-22, 2013

Presenting Sponsor: Dr. Hani Thariani, Orthodontist

Play tennis to benefit three great causes!

All funds go directly to the organization you choose:

HEART Men's & Women's Singles & Doubles Lake Newport Tennis Courts, Reston, VA Doubles Play Saturday, Sept. 21 Singles Play Sunday, Sept. 22 NTRP Brackets for 3.0-3.5-4.0 players Players guaranteed at least two matches! $30 charitable donation per player

USTA RESTON JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS

JTT strives to provide a cooperative team environment that fosters integrity, self -reliance, positive self- esteem, and promotes social skills while developing lifelong tennis players. It is a great entry point into competition and match play.

BENEFITS Fun Leadership Match Play Opportunities to advance to Kastles Play Day, Districts and Sectionals MAS ranking points are awarded at Districts (L4) and Sectionals(L3) MATCH SCHEDULE Saturday, Sept. 21- Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m.

TRY OUT DATES Sunday, Sept. 8, 4-5 p.m. (10UI & 10UA) 5-6 p.m. (12UI & 12UA) PRACTICE Monday, 5-6 p.m. (10UI & 10UA) 6-7 p.m. (12UI & 12UA) LOCATION Hook Road courts DIVISIONS 10UI 60 ft Orange Ball 10UA Full Court Green Dot Ball 12UA Full Court Regulation Ball 12UI Full Court Regulation Ball

FORMAT 12 & UNDER TEAM COMPOSITION: Minimum 3 boys & 3 girls 10 & UNDER TEAM COMPOSITION: Minimum 3 boys & 3 girls 8 & UNDER TEAM COMPOSITION: Minimum 4 players (non-gender specific) COST $175 (Reston League Fee) TO REGISTER 1. Go to http://nislink.usta. com/TeamTennis/Main/ Home.aspx 2. Click on “Register to Play” 3. Enter Team ID #: 10U ADV Reston – 3029218675 10U INT Reston – 3029218677 12U ADV Reston – 3029218679 12U INT Reston – 3029218681

Registration Open Aug. 1 at www.restontennis.org More Info: www.restontennis.org/tournament-info or Email rally4acause@restontennis.org

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JUNIOR LESSONS Level One

This class is for players with little or no tennis background.

Level Two

Teen Tennis (ages 13-16)

Teens will enjoy tennis with their peers and learn the fundamentals of tennis techniques and strokes.

Emphasis is on fun, fitness and play. Class size limited to six. Twice a week for three weeks.

This class is for students who have taken Level One.

Futures Program (ages 8-12)

Level One (ages 8-12)

Twice a week for three weeks.

Session 7: Sept. 9-26 Session 8: Sept. 30-Oct. 17 $116 $120 Monday & Wednesday, 5-6 p.m.

Lake Newport Tuesday & Thursday, 5-6 p.m.

Lake Newport

Level One (ages 8-12)

Teen Tennis Level One (ages 13-16)

Session 7: Sept. 9-26 Session 8: Sept. 30-Oct. 17 Monday & Thursday, 6-7 p.m.

Shadowood $116 $120 Session 4: Sept. 14 -Oct.19 Saturday, 11-Noon Autumnwood $116 $120

Saturdays once a week for six weeks.

Session 4: Sept. 14 -Oct.19 Saturday, 9-10 a.m.

Autumnwood $116 $120

This is RA’s highest level junior class for 8-12 year olds.

Students must be able to Rally with QuickStart green dot and regulation size tennis balls.

Students should have experience playing matches in USTA leagues or sanctioned tournaments.

This match play program will develop competitive skills for both singles and doubles under actual match conditions. Emphasis will be on strategy, conditioning and footwork. Players must be competitive to enter this program.

Meets once a week for six weeks.

Futures I (ages 8-12)

(Green Dot Ball) Session 4: Sept. 10-Oct. 15 Wednesday, 5-6:30 p.m.

Lake Newport

Level Two (ages 8-12)

Twice a week for three weeks.

Session 7: Sept. 9-26 Session 8: Sept. 30-Oct. 17 $116 $120 Monday & Wednesday, 5-6 p.m.

Lake Newport Tuesday & Thursday, 5-6 p.m.

Lake Newport

Level Two (ages 8-12)

Saturdays once a week for six weeks.

Session 4: Sept. 14 -Oct.19 Saturday, 10-11a.m.

Autumnwood $116 $120

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Teen Tennis Level Two (ages 13-16)

Session 7: Sept. 9-26 Session 8: Sept. 30-Oct. 17 Monday & Thursday, 7-8 p.m.

Shadowood $116 $120 Session 4: Sept. 14 -Oct.19 Saturday, Noon-1 p.m.

Autumnwood $116 $120

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Futures II (ages 8-12)

(Regulation Ball) Session 4: Sept. 11-Oct. 15 Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m.

Lake Newport $174 $176

Junior Serve and Return Class (ages 8-12) This is an opportunity designed for advanced juniors looking to improve their serves and returns in competitive situations. Serve them UP! Meets once a week for six weeks.

Session 4: Sept. 12-Oct. 17

Green Dot Ball Full Court Thursday, 5-6 p.m.

Lake Newport $116 $120

Full Court Regulation Ball Thursday, 6-7 p.m.

Lake Newport $116 $120 4 students per class

High School Tennis Innovations Development Program (ages 12-17)

This is Reston Association’s highest level of play for juniors.

This program is for rising high school players and those already in high school. This match play program will develop competitive skills for both singles and doubles play under actual match conditions. Emphasis will be on strategy, conditioning and footwork. Players must already be competitive to enter this program.

Session 7: Sept. 10-26 Session 8: Oct. 1-17 Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30-6 p.m.

Autumnwood $174 $175

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ADULT TENNIS LESSON (17 YEARS +)

Intermediates

Beginners

One Day-A-Week Group Lesson

Introduces serve, volley, forehand and backhand strokes, court positions and tennis terms.

Advanced Beginners

Reviews beginners’ strokes with an emphasis on stroke execution.

Introduces lob and overhead, scoring and rules. Students must know the basic strokes and forehand rallying.

Intermediate

For those wishing to perfect their strokes through drills with an emphasis on consistency, singles and doubles strategy and match play.

Tuesday & Thursday, 8-9 p.m.

Lake Newport Monday & Wednesday, 7- 8 p.m.

Lake Newport

Groups of three to five students meet with one instructor once a week for four weeks.

Session 5: Sept. 7-28 Session 6: Oct. 5-26 $126 $135

Beginners

Saturday, Noon-1:30 p.m.

Autumnwood

Advanced Beginners

Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-Noon Autumnwood

Intermediate

Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m.

Autumnwood

Adult Serve & Return Lesson

Twice A Week Group Lesson

Groups of three to five students meet with one instructor twice a week for two weeks.

Session 7: Sept. 9-26 Session 8: Sept. 30-Oct. 17 $126 $135

Beginners

Tuesday & Thursday, 6-7 p.m.

Lake Newport Monday & Wednesday, 8-9 p.m.

Lake Newport

Advanced Beginners

Tuesday & Thursday, 7-8 p.m.

Lake Newport Monday & Wednesday, 6-7 p.m.

Lake Newport

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Groups of up to four students meet once a week for four weeks to become masters of their serve.

The serve is the most important stroke in tennis. It starts the game.

Without being able to serve, you cannot play the game of tennis.

In this class you will learn a kick serve, a slice serve and increase the pace and velocity of your flat serve. Let the games begin.

Session 5: Sept. 10-Oct. 1 Session 6: Oct. 8-29 Tuesday, 7-8 p.m., Shadowood $80 $88

COURT LOCATIONS

Autumnwood Courts 11950 Walnut Branch Road Hook Road Courts Fairway Drive and Hook Road Lake Newport Courts 11452 Baron Cameron Avenue Newbridge Tennis Courts 11718 Golf Course Square Shadowood Courts 2201 Springwood Drive

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Stroke Of The Week

Three to eight players. Must register at least one week in advance.

Tuesday Night, 8-9 p.m., Shadowood Thursday Day, 10-11 a.m., Shadowood

TUESDAYS STROKE September 10 September 17 September 24 October 1 October 8 October 15 October 22 October 29

Serves Volleys and half volleys Serve and volley-attack the net Forehands Backhands: one and two handed Overheads and lobs Approach shots Doubles strategy

THURSDAY STROKE September 12 September 19 September 26 October 3 October 10 October 17 October 24 October 31

Serves Volleys and half volleys Serve and volley-attack the net Forehands Backhands: one and two handed Overheads and lobs Approach shots Doubles strategy

Book four strokes and receive a 5 percent discount. $20 $22

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ADULTS TENNIS PROGRAMS & LEAGUES

Senior Round Robin

Session 4: Sept. 6-Oct. 11 (Rain date Oct. 18) Ages: 55 and over Still looking for competitive fun play? Join the senior inter-Reston league on Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Hook Road courts. The format will be doubles. $15 for six weeks of play per person.

Adult Tennis Drop In Tennis How it works: You must have your RA pass with you to participate. Bring a can of balls and your game. Doubles will be the format when people are waiting to play. Teams will play best of five games using NO-AD scoring. The winning team will stay on the same court but will split and no longer be partners.

Losing team will slide to the next court down where a winning team will have split and will accept one player each. If the court next to you has not finished, you are asked to wait outside the court or on a bench. This format will continue until nobody is waiting to play. Once people are waiting to play, you are asked to go back to the five game NO-AD matches.

Courts 1 and 2 should be used

Saturday

NOV. 2 R7-11p.m. eston Association 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive $20 per person

Register in advance at the tennis office 703-435-6502. by players 3.5 and below when no line is present. Courts 5 and 6 should be used for 3.5 and above when no line is present. If court 3 has no lessons at 9 p.m., it will be reserved for drop-in tennis. Call the tennis office at 703-435-6502 for details.

Tuesday, 7-10 p.m.

Lake Newport Tennis Courts: 1,2,5,6 *Drop-in tennis is for Reston Association Members and tennis members only. Nonmembers must purchase an RA tennis membership to participate.

TENNIS RATINGS

Reston Association tennis professionals will give free ratings.

Please call 703-435-6502 to arrange a convenient time. These are Reston ratings and apply for play in the Reston Team Tennis League.

Greater Washington Tennis League (ages18 years & older) This is a women’s competitive league. All levels of players are invited to join one of our teams in the Greater Washington. The daytime doubles tennis league plays in the spring and fall.

Reston Association sponsors four women’s teams in this league.

(Teams: B-2, B-3, C-1, C-2 ) Locations: Women play at Lake Newport, Hook Road and Autumnwood on weekday mornings or travel to other area clubs. $17 $20 *Non-members must purchase a RA tennis membership to participate.

TENNIS BASH No tennis racquets or partners required.

Enjoy a buffet meal.

Entertainment, door prizes, and awards.

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RESTON ASSOCIATION COURT RULES

WHO MAY USE THE COURTS

eston Association Members R only with their membership cards.

Guests must have a guest pass and be accompanied by the host member.

Players must show membership cards and guest passes on the changeover.

Reston Association instructors are the only persons permitted to give lessons on a fee-paying basis on RA courts.

PRIORITY OF PLAY

OURT CHANGES ARE MADE C ON THE HOUR. Please show your pass when entering the court.

Play is limited to one hour for singles and two hours for doubles when other players are waiting.

Players who used the court for a fraction of an hour must vacate on the hour when others are waiting to play.

RESERVING A COURT

layers must place P membership card or key tag and racquet (or racquet cover) on numbered hook on courtside bulletin boards.

Failure to display both racket or cover and membership card or key tag means court is not reserved.

Players reserving courts must remain courtside while waiting to play.

Player may not reserve court while playing.

ne member may reserve a O court to use a ball machine or ball hopper.

Reston Association may reserve courts for lessons, tournaments, junior activity, league play and court rentals.

Check our online calendar www.reston.org

RULES FOR COURT USE

OURTS ARE TO BE USED C FOR TENNIS ONLY. Players are required to use tennis shoes when using the courts. (No jogging or soccer shoes ).

Bicycles, skates, skateboards, baby carriages, playpens, strollers, radios and pets are not allowed on the courts.

Children who are not playing tennis are not allowed on the courts.

Please dispose of trash in proper receptacles.

RULES ENFORCEMENT

eston Association and staff, R court monitors and Reston Tennis Association officers will enforce the rules of court play. Failure to adhere to the rules will result in loss of court privileges.

RA cards are available at Reston Association headquarters or online at www.reston.org. Guest passes can be purchased from court monitors. For further information call, 703-435-6530.

TENNIS COURTS Autmnwood Courts

11950 Walnut Branch Road

RA Tennis Advisory Committee Announces

ADOPT-A-BENCH

Barton Hill Tennis Courts

Sunrise Valley Drive/Barton Hill Road

Colts Neck Tennis Courts Colts Neck Road (south of Steeplechase Drive)

Glade Tennis Courts 11550 Glade Drive

Hook Road Courts

(also 10 & Under 60-ft Lines) Fairway Drive/Hook Road

Lake Anne Tennis Courts (with blended lines) 11301 North Shore Drive

Lake Newport Courts

11452 Baron Cameron Avenue

Newbridge Tennis Courts 11718 Golf Course Square

North Shore Tennis Courts (10 & Under 36-ft Courts) 11515 North Shore Drive

North Hills Courts

1325 North Village Road

Shadowood Courts

2201 Springwood Drive

Upper Lakes Tennis Courts

Upper Lakes Drive/Sunrise Valley Drive

Uplands Tennis Courts

Help increase seating capacity at Reston’s tennis courts. Select the bench’s court location, based on availability on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Cost: $235 per bench, includes brass name plate, if desired.

Make checks payable to Friends of Reston.

“Adoptions” are 100 percent tax deductible.

Call RA tennis office at 703-435-6502 or e-mail tennis@ reston.org.

11032 Ring Road

Reston Tennis on Facebook

Info on our Reston Tennis News Facebook page www.facebook.com/RestonTennisNews.

Find the following up-to-date information in the tennis section on the Reston Association website at www.reston.org.

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TENNIS INFO TT Score Board

www.restontennis.org

Tennis Ladder

www.tennisengine.com

USTA Tournament & Entry forms www.usta.com

Tennis Committee

The RA Tennis Advisory Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Reston Association. All comments and suggestions are welcome. Send an e-mail to tennis@reston.org. To call or e-mail a committee member with suggestions, look them up on our website at www.reston.org.

Community Court Watch

We have some of the best community courts in the Northern Virginia area. We are calling on you to help keep our courts in tiptop condition. If you see a broken net strap or a light out, please e-mail tennis@reston.org or call the tennis office at 703-435-6502.

Lighted Courts

The following 26 RA courts are lighted until 11 p.m. for night play.

Autumnwood Courts Glade Clay Courts Hook Road Courts Lake Newport Courts North Hills Clay Courts Shadowood Courts

Tennis Practice Walls

Colts Neck Hook Road Lake Anne Park

Tennis Key Tags

Great for easy identification and your convenience. Key tags are available for $2.50.

SIMON CUP September 14-15

MEN’S & WOMEN’S SINGLES

Entry Fee: $20 RA Members $22 Non-members Register www.reston.org Deadline: One week prior to match

SEPTEMBER 28-29 Ages 13-17

Entry Fee: $20 RA Members $22 Non-members Register www.reston.org Deadline: One week prior to match

Junior Simon Cup

Tennis Lesson Gift Certificates Tennis gift certificates are available at the Reston Association Tennis Office.

Please call 703-435-6502 or visit our website at www.reston.org.

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JIM ELDER Jim began teaching for Reston in 1997. He has a Professional 1 certification from the USPTA and chairs the USTA Mid-Atlantic Adult Ranking Committee. Jim is also the VP of the Northern VA Tennis League, is in charge of the 40team Men's Division. In 2012, he was ranked #5 in MAS 65 singles and won his sixth Virginia singles title. Jim enjoys working with talented juniors and adults of all ages.

TYLER MCGINNIS First and foremost, tennis is my passion. I have played the sport since I was young. I have previously worked as an intern for the USTA/WTA. As a tennis pro with Reston Association, I look forward to teaching and developing a love of tennis in others.

ROD PAOLINI Rod particularly enjoys working with young children. He employs various activities and games that develop the skills needed for tennis. He invites parents to be involved in the lesson in order to learn and play together. Rod is a PTR-certified instructor.

MARK STEEDS Mark is a USPTA-certified instructor. He has experience teaching women’s team practices, junior programs, adult programs and private lessons to children and adults of all ages and levels.

NICK ORIS Nick Oris is in charge of our Munchkin tennis program, but works with juniors of all ages.

Known for his high energy and enthusiasm, Nick has his kids putting their best foot forward from day one. Tennis should be fun and he makes sure of it.

CHUME BERTRAND Chume is a PTR-certified associate instructor. She has been involved with tennis since she moved to the Reston area in 1991. Chume has been very active with USTA junior tennis. She plays tennis competitively in many local tennis leagues.

PETE STAPLES A native of Australia, Peter is a PTR-certified instructor now living in Reston. He is passionate about tennis and loves to share his love of the game with high energy instruction. His other passion is tennis photography.

Peter photographs the pros at the Citi Open Tournament, as well as many other ATP tour events.

JESSICA KEENER Jessica is a recent graduate from the Top 50 Division I tennis program, Marshall University, where she played on a full scholarship for her collegiate career. She loves to work with upcoming juniors, helping them develop their game.

ELAINE KILLORAN New to Reston’s tennis staff, Elaine is passionate about tennis and wants to share her passion on the courts with all ages of juniors.

Elaine has been a Reston Team tennis captain for ten years and enjoys the thrill of competition.

KATHY REDDLE Kathy is both a Junior Development PTR-certified instructor and Adult PTR-certified instructor. From beginners to advanced juniors and adults, Kathy enjoys instructing at a variety of skill levels. Her passion for tennis and helping players reach their potential is a terrific combination.

JUAN FIGUEROA Juan is a PTR tennis instructor.

He has been playing tennis since 1984 and became a certified tennis instructor in 2003. Juan loves working with children of all ages. He also works with adults and loves to improve their game.

BILL WOOD As a lifelong player and enthusiast, Bill loves giving back to the sport of tennis. For the past two years, he has been teaching juniors at the Herndon Community Center and also serve as the Assistant Tennis Coach at Herndon High School. Certified

by USPTR in Spring 2012.

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TENNIS PROGRAMS REGISTER FOR TENNIS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

ADULT REGISTRATION

Session Number:

Location: Day:

Time:

Cost:

Name: DOB:

/

/

Sex:

o Male

o Female

NTRP Rating

COURT LOCATIONS

Street Address: City: State:

o o o o o o

Zip:

E-Mail: Phone: (Home)

(Work) (Cell)

DIAL-A-MATCH AVAILABILTY: o Weekdays o Evenings o Weekends o Anytime Level

STROKE OF THE WEEK Date:

Stroke:

Cost:

JUNIOR REGISTRATION Parent/Guardian’s Name: Street Address: City:

State:

Phone: (Home)

Zip:

E-Mail:

/

Session Number:

/

Sex:

o Male

Location: Day:

o Female

Time:

Cost:

LEVELS: o Munchkin o Aces I o Aces II o Champions I o Champions II o Level 1 o Level 2 o Level 3 o Junior Futures I o Junior Futures II o Teen L1 o Teen L2 o HS Development Child’s Name (2): DOB:

/

Session Number:

/

Grade:

Sex:

o Male

Location: Day:

o Female

Time:

ADULT LEAGUES

o Wed o Thurs o RTT League Captain’s Name

o Greater Washington Tennis League o Northern Virginia League o Men's o Women's o Mixed o Senior Round Robin

TENNIS LADDER

(Work) (Mobile)

Grade:

Lake Newport Hook Road Shadowood Newbridge Autumnwood North Shore

o Male o Female o Singles o Doubles

Child’s Name (1): DOB:

ADULT CLASSES

o Beginner o Advanced Beginner o Intermediate o Serving Class

DOUBLES

o Mixed Doubles Flight Doubles Partner (Name)

o MAKE A CONTRIBUTION

TO OUR CHILDREN’S

TENNIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND $

Cost:

LEVELS: o Munchkin o Aces I o Aces II o Champions I o Champions II o Level 1 o Level 2 o Level 3 o Junior Futures I o Junior Futures II o Teen L1 o Teen L2 o HS Development

HEART

Payment can be made by personal check, cash or credit card. Please make checks payable to Reston Association. If mailing registration form, please send to: Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191-3404. No faxes will be accepted.

AMOUNT: $

CHECK NUMBER:

oVISA oMC CARD NUMBER:

EXPIRATION DATE: *CARD SECURITY CODE: #

SIGNATURE:

*Typically a 3-digit code located on back of credit card, to the right of the signature strip.

I hereby release the Reston Association (RA), and any of its directors, officers, employees and agents from all claims for bodily injury, death or property damage arising out of my and my child’s participation in the above event(s), except for claims caused directly by the negligence or willful misconduct of RA. I assume full responsibility for all liability in connection with such claims, and for having insurance for me and my child. I agree to indemnify RA and hold RA harmless against any such claims and related costs, including claims by any minor which may be brought after attaining majority. I also hereby grant permission for Reston Association to photograph and videotape my child and to use such photographs and videotapes for promotional and advertising purposes and for trade purposes.

I promise to abide by the rules and regulations of RA’s tennis courts and exercise care and caution for my and/or my child’s personal safety and that of my fellow participants.

I acknowledge and agree that my and my child’s participation in any program sponsored by RA or presence at its tennis courts or other areas under RA’s control may be an activity where injury can occur and shall be undertaken at my and my child’s sole risk. I hereby certify that I and my child are physically fit and have not been otherwise informed by a physician. I understand that RA employs no physicians, and its staff cannot and does not diagnose medical problems.

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VOLUNTEER RESOURCE FOR THE RESTON COMMUNITY

Our Volunteers Really Dig Us

Volunteer Reston seeks to build a strong, healthy and engaged community by connecting volunteers of all ages with opportunities to serve in Reston. Our volunteers make an immeasurable impact, not only on RA, but on our community as a whole.

The mission of Volunteer Reston is to enhance Reston Association’s services and programs by matching the varied talents of individuals and groups of all ages, interests and skills, with a variety of engaging and challenging projects and endeavors.

Some of these volunteers have been involved in Reston for many years. They participate in one-time events or return to the same events each year. They also serve on the Board of Directors or advisory committees.

Reston volunteers range in age, come from diverse ethnic backgrounds and have a multitude of skill levels. Our volunteers all have one thing in common — they care about the Reston community.

This past year, projects included cleaning our streams, lakes and natural areas; assisting at our trout fishing event; workdays at the Walker Nature Center; removing invasive plants and planting native species and monitoring stream. Reston volunteers come from all walks of life and include high school, middle school and college students, retirees, scouts, individuals, families and businesses.

Our volunteers enjoy helping to remove invasive plants on our list of 8 Banned Plants

Adopt-a-Spot, lake, stream, natural area cleanups and Habitat Heroes are key projects that have earned tremendous support from the Reston community. In 2013, 165 volunteers collected 159 bags of trash from several sites in Reston.

Volunteers and staff collected an estimated 460 pounds (36 bags) along five miles of lake and shoreline. Volunteers assisted with the second Kids’ Trout Fishing Day, which brought in 271 young anglers. These programs have empowered volunteers to complete projects on their own, with the help, equipment, and support of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Some say it’s the tree planting they like the best, some like the fact that they can cultivate an idea and watch it flourish. In some cases, Reston volunteers actually do “dig” into the dirt to plant a few seedlings. You can make a difference in your community, be involved in something you like, and meet some interesting people and learn some new skills in the process.

Planting trees may not be what you’re into, but there are plenty of other areas in which to “grow.”

RA is seeking volunteers to help enhance the community in a variety of areas. There are many opportunities available in such areas as environment and ecology, the Walker Nature Center, recreational programs and facilities, special events and many more.

DO YOU NEED SERVICE HOURS FOR SCHOOL? Often times we find that individuals (such as middle and high school students) are required to perform a specified number of community service hours. If this is the case, then you may be able to complete up to eight hours of community service by working one of our department's special events, such as festivals, Habitat Heroes, and watershed cleanups, to name a few. We cannot guarantee that you'll be

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able to complete all of the hours you need during one special event. Each special event will have a limited number of spots available for volunteers, so it is very important you notify us well in advance of your desire to work a special event.

To volunteer or learn more about how you can get involved in Reston, you can call Ha Brock at 703- 435-7986, or via e-mail

to habrock@reston.org, and she can help provide ideas and options that are well suited for your talents. You can also visit the RA website at www.reston.org and click on the “Get Involved” tab for more information, or to complete the online volunteer application.

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Come out and volunteer with us.

RESTON MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 VOLUNTEER HOURS: 7 A.M.- 8 P.M. LAKE ANNE VILLAGE CENTER, 1609 WASHINGTON PLAZA Volunteers must be 13 years or older. Younger volunteers must be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteers are an essential part of the festival and each year it takes more than 100 volunteers to make the event a community success. Please carefully review the list of possible job descriptions listed below. Volunteers will receive a food voucher and a festival volunteer T-shirt.

FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE:

Please specify which day and shifts you would like to work. If you are taking on more than two shifts we will provide you with breaks in between shifts.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

3-6 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

Festival set-up

7-11 a.m.

Set-up 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Specific jobs at the festival (see job descriptions) 3-5:30 p.m.

Specific jobs at the festival (see job descriptions) 5:30-8 p.m.

Breakdown

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

Parking Attendants — Control access to parking lot by directing the public to parking areas around the plaza.

Volunteer must be 18 years or older.

Floaters — Relieving volunteers for breaks. Floaters must have flexibility.

Activity Assistants — Volunteers will assist with hands on arts and craft making activities with school-aged children.

Volunteers will be assigned tasks by staff.

Survey Takers — Volunteers will walk around festival site asking attendees to fill out a brief survey. Volunteers should be outgoing and comfortable talking with people.

Concessions — Volunteers will assist with selling popcorn, hot dogs & cotton candy.

Set-up/Break Down — Set-up crew in the morning will help with decorating the plaza, setting up tables, chairs and table cloths. Volunteers may be required to do heavy lifting.

Please note: Set-up will take place as early as 7 a.m. and break down will begin at 5:30 p.m.

For more information on the festival or to volunteer contact Ha Brock, 703-435-7986 or e-mail habrock@reston.org.

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HABITAT HEROES PROJECTS

Scout Projects

Habitat Heroes

Are you a Boy Scout looking for a Life or Eagle service project or a Girl Scout looking for a Silver or Gold service project?

Our native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive plants like English ivy, Japanese honeysuckle and bamboo. That is why we need heroes like you to join us in rescuing Reston’s beautiful parkland from these aggressive plants. These fast growing, invasive plants escape from people’s yards and threaten local ecosystems, taking away vital food and habitat from already stressed wildlife populations.

You don’t need to be an expert to assist in protecting our forests and help us restore Reston’s forests to their natural state. Our staff members will provide you with all the training you need to become an honorary Habitat Hero. We do a lot of invasive removal year-round.

In the fall, we also focus some of our efforts on replanting of native shrubs and trees, as that is the best time to plant for maximum survivability and site success.

For all projects: Please wear long sleeves and long pants to protect against biting insects, thorns, and poison ivy. There is poison ivy at all sites. Bring gardening gloves if you have them. RA will provide some tools, gloves, snacks and water.

Beat the Bush… Bush Honeysuckle, that is.

Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-Noon We will battle invasive bush honeysuckle, one of the many invasive exotic plants taking over the natural area surrounding the Oldfield Tot Lot. These shrubs produce tons of seeds and spread rapidly, decreasing the space for native plants to thrive. RA needs as many hands as possible to cut and uproot these shrubs and help create space for native plants to grow. Meet at the Oldfield Tot Lot. The entrance steps are adjacent to 10805 Oldfield Drive. Look for the RA truck.

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If so, we have some ideas for you and would welcome the opportunity to assist scouts in the completion of projects benefiting the Reston community.

A weed wrench is used to remove inasive shrubs and tree seedlings, such as Burning bush.

Restore the Natural Area

Saturday, Oct. 5, 9-11 a.m.

As part of Neighbor Woods Month sponsored by the Alliance for Community Trees (ACT), we will return to the restoration site surrounding Lake Newport Soccer Field. Throughout the summer, a number of groups have helped us to remove invasive plants from the area. This month, we need volunteers to help us replant with native plant species to support the restoration of the forest understory at this site. Meet at the Lake Newport Soccer parking lot.

Support Biodiversity

Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-Noon Want to learn how to use a weed wrench? Join the Habitat Heroes this month to help restore the natural area behind the garden plots. We will use neat tools like the weed wrench, hand saws and loppers to remove bush honeysuckle, burning bush, and more from this unhealthy patch

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of woods. With your help, we can restore the woods and provide healthy wildlife habitat. Please park along North Shore Drive near the intersection of Links Drive.

We will meet in front of the Golf Course Island Garden Plots. If you arrive late, go down the Blue Trail that goes behind the garden plots.

Protect the Trees at Sanibel

Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-Noon Did you know that some trees in Reston are being choked by English ivy? This aggressive vine has spread from landscape beds into the Reston natural area and is wreaking havoc in the woods.

English ivy will reduce biodiversity and can diminish the health of trees that it takes over. This fall, the Habitat Heroes will remove the English ivy from the natural areas behind Sanibel Drive. Please park along Sanibel Drive. We will meet at the cul-de-sac at the end of Sanibel Drive. Look for the RA truck.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Ha Brock, RA volunteer & community outreach coordinator, at 703-435-7986 or habrock@reston.org.

To discuss project ideas, you will need to be an aproved volunteer with Reston Association. Go to www.reston.org and click on the "Get Involved" tab to complete the online volunteer application.

Scout troops, school groups, and other organized youth groups can also participate in the Habitat Heroes Program.

For more information on scout projects contact Ha Brock at 703-435-7986 or e-mail habrock@reston. org.

Connect with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ VolunteerReston. “Like” us on Facebook today. View our photo albums to see volunteers of all ages in action and find out how your neighbors and friends are getting involved in Reston.

Halloween House &Trick-or-Treat Trail WALKER NATURE CENTER, 11450 GLADE DRIVE

FRIDAY, OCT. 25 & SATURDAY, OCT. 26 VOLUNTEER HOURS: 4:30 -9:30 P.M.

Volunteers will receive pizza dinner.

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: There will be a volunteer orientation on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 6-7 p.m. at the Walker Nature Center. The meeting is very important for everyone who is interested in helping out. All characters must attend.

We’re looking for fun-loving, energetic Halloween volunteers to bring this event to the community. Teens and adult volunteers are needed at this event. Volunteers between the ages of 13-14 must have an adult chaperone. Volunteers 15 through adult are eligible to be a character.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS: Casting Call — Halloween characters needed. All costumes and scripts will be provided. Volunteers will receive talking points and suggested dialogue. Volunteers will receive their script at orientation.

Earl the Squirrel character & Escort — Kids love Earl the Squirrel! They love having their picture taken. We need a volunteer to wear the costume. This person needs excellent people skills and should be able to animate the character without talking. We also need an escort to help lead Earl around, help children pose for pictures with Earl. This job requires standing and walking.

Concessions — Preparation, serving and selling popcorn, cotton candy and beverages.

Face Painting — Paint simple animals and shapes on children’s faces. Design choices are usually pre-determined. Minimal artistic skill necessary. Supplies provided.

Carnival Activities — Responsible for assisting children play Halloween-related carnival games and crafts. Volunteers will also distribute prizes and candy.

Trick or Treat Trail Assistant (Start) — Welcome patrons to the trail, check for hand stamps, explain the rules of the trail and hand out trick-or-treat bags.

Trick or Treat Trail Assistant (End) — Stop patrons from entering the trail, direct them to the start and pass out candy.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Ha Brock, Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator, at habrock@reston.org or 703-435-7986. Volunteers must be pre-registered to help with this event.

* GET INVOLVED STORM DRAIN MARKING PROJECT

What can you do to protect our local streams, lakes and the Chesapeake Bay? One way is to participate in the Storm Drain Marking Project. Our storm drains prevent flooding of roads and neighborhoods by carrying rain away from streets and sidewalks. Unlike water from our taps, water flowing into our storm drains is not treated. Storm drains connect directly to our streams and empty into our lakes.

Trash, pet waste, motor oil, paint and other materials dumped or washed into storm drains pollute our watersheds and ultimately, the Chesapeake Bay. Markers on each storm drain remind all of us to keep storm drains and our streams clean.

Since there are over 4,000 storm drains in Reston, many volunteers are needed to mark the storm drains and to help educate the community about the connection between the storm drains and our streams and lakes. Everybody is encouraged to participate.

Many storm drains in Reston are on private roads. In order for

volunteers to mark the drains, clusters need to grant permission first. Contact your local cluster board member and get your neighborhood involved today.

The Storm Drain Marking Project in Reston is sponsored by the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, the Northern VA Soil and Water Conservation District, the Virginia Department of TransportationNorthern VA District, and Reston Association.

To get your project started or for more information, contact Nicki Bellezza at 703-435-6560, Nicki@ reston.org.

STREAM MONITORING

Summer session ends Aug. 31 Saturday, Oct. 5, 9-11 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 9, 9-11 a.m.

RA welcomes new volunteers to assist with stream monitoring at several locations throughout Reston. It involves working within a small team to collect data and identify insects, with the goal of assessing the health of Reston’s streams.

For a regular investment in the program, training and practice are offered by joining

Langston Hughes Middle school students searching for insects at stream monitoring station in Snakeden Branch.

seasoned volunteers and RA staff. Each monitoring session consists of 2-3 hours. There is a certification process, and a twoyear commitment is encouraged.

However, more casual and less frequent volunteers are also welcome.

FALL STREAM CLEANUP OCT. 19, 9 A.M.-NOON (Rain or Shine)

If interested, join our volunteer monitors e-mail distribution list to receive notices of upcoming monitoring dates. E-mail bpetty@ reston.org with the message, “add me to the stream monitors list” to begin receiving e-mails.

For more information, contact Ha Brock at 703-435-7986 or e-mail habrock@reston.org.

WHERE?

Sites along Snakeden Branch including the Walker Nature Center and the Hunters Woods Village Center.

WHY?

Tons of trash end up in the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay every year from our watersheds. Litter is harmful and an eyesore in our neighborhoods and open spaces.

Let’s do our part. It is amazing what a group of people can accomplish in a few hours.

HOW?

To sign up, call Ha Brock, at 703-435-7986 or email habrock@reston.org Please sign up by October 11. Gloves and supplies are provided.

All Ages Are Welcome. You Can Help Clean Up Reston’s Streams and Lakes.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

CORPORATE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM – TEAM BUILDING WITH A DIFFERENCE

Our Corporate Volunteer Programs offer expertise in community service to corporations by creating customized, hands-on group volunteer projects that complement team building, leadership development, and philanthropy initiatives. Through this program, Reston Association staff will fully develop and coordinate all aspects of your company’s community service volunteer project.

Who We Are

Reston Association is one of the largest community associations in the U.S. We serve over 60,000 residents in Reston. Even though we’re not a “town” per se, we provide services and programs similar to a town or city government. We own and maintain over 1,300 acres of parkland, 15 outdoor pools and 48 tennis courts, a 72-acre Nature Center, 55 miles of pathways and four man-made lakes. Living in Reston is like living in a park.

Your project will go through the Friends of Reston. The Friends of Reston was established in 1999 to support the Reston Association in bringing valuable projects to the community. With over 1,300 acres of open space and so many great ideas for improvements and new initiatives, the Association alone does not have the financial or human resources to make them all happen in a given budget year.

Having the 501(c)3 Friends group allows the Association to tap into other resources to bring great community projects to fruition on our land, at our facilities and within our programs.

Why Partner with Us

Be recognized in your support.

An article and photos of your "give back” project will be printed in RA’s Reston magazine, mailed to 22,000 households and will have a long shelf life.

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Board currently has eight such committees: The Reston Neighborhood Advisory Committee The Environmental Advisory Committee The Parks and Planning Advisory Committee The Pedestrian and Bicycling Advisory Committee The Seniors Advisory Committee The Tennis Advisory Committee The Transportation Advisory Committee The Communications Advisory Committee Each committee is comprised of up to 15 members and includes a Board member and at least one staff liaison and generally meets once per month. More information on the committees and an application can be found at www.reston.org

Special Project Donations — Some projects involve the opportunity to donate funds towards the purchase of plants and supplies that we would otherwise not have the budget for.

Reston Corporate Volunteer Program projects are designed to be enjoyable, fulfilling and to give a sense of ownership in the Reston Community. We have individual or group, one time or ongoing opportunities.

Your company’s name will be listed on the event flyer which is distributed throughout Reston prior to the event, if time permits.

Whatever your industry or size, Reston Association can help your company meet its philanthropic, marketing and team building goals. Companies partner with Reston Association because it's good business — your volunteers and financial support will strengthen the Reston community.

RA’s volunteer and community outreach coordinator will work with you to design a volunteer experience that will have a major impact on those you serve while also making sure we stay aligned with your corporate philanthropic mission.

Unlimited Opportunities . . .

Here are some volunteer opportunities to select from.

Should you have something specific in mind, we would love to hear your ideas.

Individual Activities — Serve on our Board or Committees. Our Advisory Committees are where you can really immerse yourself in a cause or area that suits you. Advisory Committees are comprised of RA Members who provide advice on Association matters and perform such duties as may be requested by the Board of Directors. Advisory Committees exist for a term of one year from the annual or initial meeting of the Board of Directors and may be renewed at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The

Habitat Heroes Projects — Every fourth Saturday of each month from March-November, or a half or all-day event during the week. Opportunities for up to 50 volunteers to clear invasive species and increase biodiversity in Reston’s natural areas.

Annual Events — Companies can sponsor and engage employees in our one-day special events, such as MLK Day of Service (January), Spring Festival (April/May), Reston Multicultural Festival (September) and the Halloween House & Trickor-Treat Trail to benefit the Nature House (October).

Adopt-a-Recycling Bin — Help Reston increase recycling in the community. Attractive recycling bins are needed at Reston’s tennis courts. Select the court of your choice. Reston Association will manage the recyclables. Donation amount is $475; the cost includes an engraved plaque.

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Protective Covenants and Compliance

T

he Governing Documents of the Reston Association (RA) include Deed Article VI Protective Covenants and Easements with the objectives of promoting “those qualities in the environment which bring value to the Property” and “to foster the attractiveness and functional utility of the community.” The Protective Covenants include both Deed Section VI.1 Design Covenants and Section VI.2 Use and Maintenance of Property. RA’s Covenant Administration Department staff fosters understanding and compliance with those covenants through established enforcement procedures on the behalf of the Reston community.

Administration of RA’s Protective Covenants

RA fulfills its obligation to its Members to administer the covenants by conducting exterior property inspections which help maintain Reston’s appearance and condition in accordance with the adopted community design.

The Property Owners Association Act requires that properties be inspected upon request for sale disclosure documents by the owner or their agent. In addition, staff conducts inspections: upon receipt of a written complaint, when open violations exist requiring follow-up, when shared element violations are found during

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an inspection of an adjacent property; to confirm compliance with Design Review Board (DRB) decisions; when violations are observed during staff inspections of other properties in the area, or; when cluster-wide or neighborhood walkthrough inspections are being performed.

Staff will send a letter notifying an owner that an inspection will be performed after two weeks from the date of the letter, unless the inspection has been requested through sale disclosure, or is related to a DRB application, and there are no open violations. In the case of walkthrough inspections, owners are typically notified at least ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of the inspections to provide opportunity for owners to address, in advance, known violations existing on their properties.

After any required notice period, the property is inspected by RA staff, typically a Covenants Advisor. The owner will receive a letter with the results of the inspection, including a list of noted violations of the Protective Covenants. Deadlines for compliance are clearly listed in the letter. If the inspection was the result of a complaint and Use and Maintenance violations are cited, the property is scheduled

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for the next meeting of the Covenants Committee, which is no less than fifteen (15) days away. If the inspection was not the result of a complaint and the violations had not been previously cited, in accordance with RA’s governing documents, the owner is allotted ninety (90) days to achieve compliance for general maintenance and design violations and fifteen (15) days to remedy specific maintenance violations (such as refuse & debris and vegetation).

Use and Maintenance Covenants

The Covenants Committee (CC) is a committee of volunteers appointed by the RA Board of Directors (BoD). This committee presides over hearings

As a service to RA Members and in fulfillment of Deed provisions, RA staff conducts property inspections to ensure compliance with the protective covenants.

regarding violations of the covenants pertaining to Use and Maintenance of Property, and will consider the condition of properties at its meeting if inspection shows that the owner has not remedied previously cited maintenance conditions by the stated deadline, or if the conditions were cited as the result of a complaint inspection. Representatives of the CC accompany staff on a re-inspection, usually during the week of the meeting, to view the conditions first-hand. Owners with outstanding violations are notified of the date and time

COVENANTS of the CC hearing and should attend the meeting. Once the CC finds a property in violation of the maintenance covenants and establishes a deadline for remedy, if the violation remains past the deadline established by the CC, RA Covenants staff will proceed with enforcement action.

Design Covenants

While the Use and Maintenance Covenants administered by the CC focus on the physical condition of properties within the community as related to the ongoing upkeep and specific use, the Design Covenants primarily seek to preserve the architectural integrity of the community. The Design Review Board (DRB) is also a committee of volunteers appointed by the RA BoD. This committee reviews applications for exterior design changes in accordance with the community design standards as expressed in the Design Guidelines. Most exterior changes/alterations to properties require review by the DRB. Before starting a project, RA homeowners make application to the DRB for review of specific, proposed property improvements.

When an owner fails to apply to the DRB and is cited for an unapproved design change, an application may be submitted for DRB review requesting to retain the alteration as constructed. For more complex alterations, the owner may request that their application be reviewed at a panel meeting, which they may attend, instead of a consultation level review.

Covenant Enforcement

If an owner chooses not to apply for a cited unapproved design change, the DRB disapproves a design change, or the owner does not comply with the DRB’s decision, the alteration becomes a violation of the covenants and enforcement will be initiated following the compliance period established by the DRB, or the deadline originally listed in the letter if no DRB deadline is specifically stated. However, the DRB will not be involved in the enforcement process. Once the RA Covenants staff initiates the

enforcement process for either maintenance or design violations, there is no further involvement by either the CC or DRB. RA staff, typically a Covenants Advisor, will re-inspect the property once the deadlines have passed. If the owner has successfully completed all required remedies, the violation cases will be closed. If reinspection shows that the owner has not completed all remedies, notice is given of RA’s intent to file a Notice of Violation (NOV) in the property deed records with Fairfax County and the costs of the filing billed to the owner.

Prior to the filing of the NOV, an owner showing a ‘good faith’ effort in making progress toward compliance may be sent one final letter allowing an additional compliance period, usually ten (10) days. In these cases, an additional inspection is conducted prior to filing the NOV. Once the NOV is filed, the owner is notified and the property is re-inspected after thirty (30) days, typically by a Covenants Case Manager. After this inspection, if violations remain, the property will be scheduled for a hearing of the Legal Committee (LC). The LC is comprised of elected members of the RA BoD. The owner will be notified of the date and time of this meeting and may attend.

The LC may dismiss the case if the most recent inspection shows the violations have been remedied.

If the LC dismisses the case(s), once the NOV fee(s) has been paid (currently $120 per NOV), the NOV(s) will be released with Fairfax County and the violation cases will be closed. The LC may extend the compliance period if progress is being made or vote to file a lawsuit if the most recent inspection shows the violations have not been remedied and no effort has been made to comply with the covenants. Once a lawsuit is authorized by the RA BoD, the violation case is transferred to RA’s legal counsel, who will proceed with filing a lawsuit if the violations remain unresolved.

Once judgment is obtained, owners will be responsible not

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Section VI.1. Design Covenants

Complaint form may be picked up at RA Headquarters or downloaded from www. reston.org

only for bringing the property into compliance, but also for payment of attorney’s fees and court costs, or when necessary, RA may hire a contractor to perform the needed remedies and the owner will then be billed the contractor’s cost and attorney’s fees, if awarded by the court. RA staff is typically not involved in negotiations once the matter is turned over to RA legal counsel.

The goal of RA Covenants staff is to serve RA members by administering the compliance process to ensure that the Protective Covenants continue to protect the unique beauty of the community and Reston property values. Through education, enforcement and outreach, staff works diligently to achieve this goal and appreciates the cooperation of Reston property owners in maintaining and achieving compliance with the Protective Covenants, which help to preserve their property investment and the overall positive image of the Reston Community.

For information regarding the DRB or Covenants Committee, contact the Reston Association Covenants Department at 703435-6530.

First Deed of Amendment to the Deeds of Dedication of Reston 27 05/02/06 (a) Objectives. The objectives of the design covenants are: (1) To promote those qualities in the environment which bring value to the Property; (2) To foster the attractiveness and functional utility of the community as a place to live, including a harmonious relationship among structures, vegetation, and topography.

Section VI.2. Use and Maintenance of Property

(c) Maintenance of Improvements. Each owner of any portion of the Property shall keep all improvements owned by him in good order and repair, such that the appearance of that portion of the Property, in the opinion of the Board of Directors or its designated committee, is not detrimental to adjoining properties and is consistent with the maintenance standards in the Design Guidelines.

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Maintenance of Improvements

WHEREAS, Section III. 2 and 3(a) of the Amended Reston Deed delineates that it is a purpose of the Association to interpret, administer, and enforce the protective covenants and restrictions of the Amended Reston Deed in such a manner as to conserve, protect, and enhance the value of all real property subject to the Amended Reston Deed.

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Preserving Reston The Necessity of Neighborhood or Cluster Walk-through Inspections

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iving in a community protected by covenants carries both benefits and responsibilities.

RA covenants help to preserve a well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing community with a quality of life unique to Reston. Each property contributes to the collective appearance of the neighborhood and ultimately to the overall image of the Reston community. RA Members and the Association have mutual responsibilities. RA is bound by its Deed to enforce the covenants.

The Covenants Administration Department performs inspections to ensure compliance with the covenants on behalf of the Association and its membership.

Covenants Department staff follow a fair, objective, consistent, and efficient process for inspection and enforcement.

RA schedules periodic inspections of neighborhoods or clusters to assist Members in maintaining compliance with the covenants.

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are governed by the Deed are subject to inspections whether in a Cluster or SingleFamily Detached community.

Neighborhood or cluster-wide inspections (walk-throughs) are conducted during the same time frame for individual properties throughout a neighborhood or cluster. Covenants staff serve the Membership by identifying whether any violations of Reston’s Protective Covenants exist on individual properties and cluster common areas.

The walk-through process: Each property owner in the planned inspection area will receive a letter notifying them of the upcoming walk-through. The notification is given well in advance of the inspections to provide owners an opportunity to address any maintenance issues, allow time to plan for repairs, and complete applications to the Design Review Board for design additions and alterations. It is important to identify maintenance issues and provide needed attention

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before they deteriorate, as this can negatively impact the neighborhood’s appearance, become more expensive to repair and jeopardize an owner’s investment. Properties are held to adopted community standards to ensure long-term protection of property values throughout Reston and to maintain its original beauty, quality and vitality.

Walk-through inspections are part of RA’s obligation to its members to implement the Protective Covenants and Restrictions of the Deed for the benefit of all its members. Covenants staff are permitted access to property as authorized by RA’s Governing Documents to inspect the entire exterior of your property.

Collective compliance is required for the covenants to be effective in preserving Reston’s beauty and quality, and voluntary compliance by homeowners is greatly encouraged. RA’s Covenant Administration Department is committed to serving RA Members with a compliance

process that achieves the ultimate goal of maintaining our model community status. With the partnership and cooperation of each property owner, Reston will continue to present the positive image that makes it a special place to live, work and play.

For further questions on the walk-through process, please contact your Covenants Advisor or Member Services at 703-5606530

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Community Association

Finances More Than Counting Beans!

BY THOMAS L. WILLIS, PCAM® FOUNDER, ASSOCIATION BRIDGE, LLC VICE PRESIDENT, ZALCO REALTY, INC.

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or some, the mere mention of words like “financial statements” and “budget” have been known to cause an immediate physical reaction, usually involving an eye roll.

Booooring! Tedious! Well, as we highlighted at the Advanced Homeowner Education session on April 6 at RA Headquarters, not so!

In fact, the three financial phases provide opportunities for a board of directors to make sure the vision of a community becomes a reality.

Phase 1 – Planning This is the annual budgeting process, a crucial effort for the success of the association. A good budget is not some arcane abstract exercise to come up with a fee calculation. When the priorities and values of the community are clearly understood, the budget can be constructed to work in harmony with them, creating a blueprint to make the vision a reality. Calculations for each line item should be scrutinized and the rationale recorded in a detailed narrative, creating an invaluable planning tool and record for future reference. Trends should be captured by including current year projections and prior year financial results into the comparative spread portion of the budget. All these tools help the board to make good business decisions when establishing the operational plan for the upcoming year.

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Phase 2 – Operations Board members don’t have to be CPAs and understand every debit and credit, but having a basic understanding of financial statements is a key fiduciary duty. If the budget is realistic and accurately spread over 12 months, the statement of operations becomes a report card of sorts.

When the language of the numbers is understood, the data tells a story of success…or not.

Phase 3 – Review Small Associations sometimes do not feel they can afford an independent audit. Howard Goldklang, CPA, has seen the good, bad and ugly while serving community associations over the last 25 years as a principle of Reston-based Goldklang Group Associates. He concludes, ”The annual audit is one of the most important documents produced for the association. It provides independent assurance that the financial statements are properly presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The association should always have an annual audit performed, regardless of the association’s size.”

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Together The phases all work together. A solid budget makes for meaningful financial statements. Tight financial statements lead to clean audits.

And audit data should be fed back into the budget process to make sure budgets are more realistic.

The vision can become reality – in perfect harmony!

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RECAP OF 2013 SPRING FLING EVENT

The Reston Neighborhood Advisory Committee (RNAC) hosted the annual Spring Fling, which is a celebratory awards event for HOA Board Members who tirelessly volunteer their time and talent to help their community.

Members enjoyed a delicious casual dinner that was catered from McAlister’s Deli, and participated in fun activities that showed off their skills at the DRB Beanbag Toss and HOA Pong Challenge, and also displayed their knowledge of RA services with the Covenants Wheel.

Participants were rewarded with raffle tickets for later prizes supplied by the following local merchants: Home Depot, Edible Incredibles, Bloom, Spa NOA, Café Monmartre, a golf lesson and a Taste of the World.

Congratulations to the 2013 Spring Fling Award recipients.

The award winners are…

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❏❏RESERVE STUDY ❏❏RESTON ASSOCIATION ❏❏RNAC ❏❏SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED ❏❏WALK THROUGHS ❏❏WORKSHOPS

Years of Service Awards

Frank Dulong, Tanners Cluster, and Diane Tyler, Hemingway Cluster – 5 Years; John Haylock, Hemingway Cluster – 8 Years; Todd Shea, Hemingway Cluster – 9 Years; and Ed Smith, Solaridge Cluster – 30 Years.

2012 Volunteer of the Year – Board Member – It was a tie!

Bart Astor, Beacon Hill II Cluster Bryant Ingraham, Pinecrest Cluster

2012 Volunteer of the Year – Non-Board Member Don Nagley, Lakeport Cluster

2012 Event of the Year

“Fall Cleanup Day and Oktoberfest Celebration,” Coleson Cluster

2012 Active Participation Award Lakeport Cluster

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* BOARD & GOVERNANCE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS' ACTIONS

March 14, 2013

Directed staff to send a letter to the Fairfax County Department of Transportation requesting implementation of certain actions regarding the adequacy of commuter and intra-Reston bus services as related to the opening of the Metro Silver Line.

Approved amendments to Assessment & Finance Resolution 3, Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund, adding clarifying language stating that the policies delineated in the Resolution regarding the funding level of the reserves maintained to provide for capital repairs, replacement contingencies, and lake dredging will take effect at the start of the 2014/2015 Biennial Budget. (Full motion can be viewed on www.reston.org under the Board Minutes section of the site.)

Approved the 2014-2015 Budget Development Calendar and the 2014/2015 Budget Suggestion Submittal Form. (Full motion can be viewed on www.reston.org under the Board Minutes section of the site.)

March 28, 2013

Appointed/Reappointed: May Al-Barzinji as a member of the Senior Advisory Committee for a term of three years, ending March 2016; and, Mai Huynh to the position of Chair of the Reston Neighborhood Advisory Committee and Burton Griffith as Chair of the Pedestrian & Bicycling Advisory Committee, both for a term of one year, ending March 2014; and, Mai Huynh as a member of the Neighborhood Advisory Committee for a term of three years, ending March 2016; and, Bart Astor as a member of the Fiscal Committee for a term of two years, ending March 2015.

Approved the March 2013 Report of the Special Committee to Review RA’s Information Technology (IT) Systems and the Special Committee’s proposed IT Systems 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. (Full motion can be viewed on www.reston.org under the Board Minutes section of the site.)

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Approved the following with regard to the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC): 1) the EAC’s definition of sustainability; 2) the establishment of a Sustainability Working Group (SWG) under the EAC, open to members of other Reston Association committees and staff; 3) tasking the SWG to draft a Sustainability Charter; 4) authorizing the SWG to conduct a policy inventory of the Association’s Governing Documents to ensure they are in conformance with the community sustainability vision outlined in the Sustainability Charter; 5) authorizing the SWG to create a comprehensive community sustainability plan.

Directed staff to send letters to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Virginia Department of Transportation, and Fairfax County regarding specific requests, comments, and recommendations for improvements to transportation infrastructure in Reston.

Directed staff to send a letter to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) requesting that bicycles be permitted on the Silver Line to and from East Falls Church Station at all hours until such a time as WMATA determines this is unsafe or causes excessive crowding problems.

Directed staff to send a letter to the Virginia Department of Transportation requesting the installation of: a) a walk light at Campus Commons Drive and Sunrise Valley Drive; and, b) a high visibility crosswalk at grade across Sunrise Valley Drive between Upper Lake Drive and Campus Commons Drive.

Directed staff to send a letter to Fairfax County: a) highlighting the poor condition of the path on the north side of Sunrise Valley Drive between Soapstone Drive and Wiehle Avenue as an impediment to pedestrian and bicycle access to the Wiehle Metro Station; and, b) recommending a continued push for an early negotiated agreement with Vornado and other developers

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or property owners who might be affected to provide for safe and convenient public bicycle and pedestrian access from Sunrise Valley Drive to the south side of the Wiehle metro station.

Moved to not enter into the proposed Contribution and Use Agreement with the Fairfax County School Board related to the installation of the synthetic turf field at South Lakes High School.

May 9, 2013

Directed staff to send a letter to the appropriate Fairfax County officials, staff, and agencies, incorporating seven comments from the Board and recommending and related redline amendments to the March 25, 2013 version of the draft Reston Transit Station Areas Comprehensive Plan Text.

(Full motion can be viewed on www. reston.org under the Board Minutes section of the site.)

Moved to send Reston Association’s Reston Master Plan Special Study Task Force (RMPSSTF) representatives to present to the RMPSSTF as well as the appropriate Fairfax County officials and agencies multiple points related to the March 25, 2013 version of the draft Reston Transit Station Areas Comprehensive Plan Text.

(Full motion can be viewed on www. reston.org under the Board Minutes section of the site.)

Directed staff to send a letter to Fairfax County Hunter Mill District Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins, requesting the Supervisor submit a matter before the County Board directing the Fairfax County Department of Transportation and the Department of Planning & Zoning to work in coordination to develop immediate implementable solutions to the access and traffic direction needs of the WiehleReston East Station before its opening in December 2013.

Approved amendments to Elections & Referenda Resolution 4; Member Voting Rights, Form of Ballots, Ballot Tabulation & Reporting Procedures for Board Elections, requiring all

election related materials, including ballot materials, be mailed to Members with first class postage.

Granted Sprint Nextel Communications, subject to final legal review by Legal Counsel, a 20-year easement over Reston Association property at Section 32, Parcel 9A for the purpose of providing telecom services to facilities located on the Hunters Woods Fellowship House.

Granted a permanent sidewalk easement and a temporary grading and construction easement over Reston Association Common Area Section 62, Parcel 98 to Fairfax County for the construction and maintenance of a sidewalk along Soapstone Drive.

May 23, 2013

Approved a letter to Fairfax County Hunter Mill District Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins, requesting the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approve options for additional peak-period bus service as well as some additional mid-day and early evening bus service for the community of Reston. (Full motion can be viewed on www. reston.org under the Board Minutes section of the site.)

Moved that the Browns Chapel Park Ballfields #2 and #3 continue to be for use only during daylight hours and that the Reston Association Budget shall include no funding for the purpose of installing lights at Browns Chapel Park Ballfields #2 and #3.

Appointed/Reappointed: Joe Enrico to the position of Lay-Member on the Design Review Board for a term of three years, ending March 2016; and, Mike Miller to the position of Design Professional on the Design Review Board for a term of three years, ending March 2016; and, Nelson Kirchner to the position of Design Professional for a term of three years, ending March 2016.

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Jo Ann Boynes to the position of Chair of the Tennis Advisory Committee for a term of one year, ending May 2014; and, Linda Grabowski and Mengbai Zhong to the Communications Advisory Committee for a term of three years each, ending May 2016.

Approved amendments to Use and Maintenance Standards Resolution 15; Air Conditioning Units/RELAC HVAC System as recommended.

(Full motion can be viewed on www. reston.org under the Board Minutes section of the site.)

Approved the Secretary’s Certificate as presented which sets forth that President Ken Knueven, Vice President Andy Sigle in the absences of the President, and Acting Chief Executive Officer Cate L. Fulkerson each being an officer of the Corporation are authorized and empowered to execute and deliver performance agreements, bonds, escrow agreements, permit applications, deeds, record plats and other related documents which may be required by various governmental municipalities and agencies. (Full motion can be viewed on www.reston.org under the Board Minutes section of the site.)

June 27, 2013

Approved drafting of a supplemental declaration designed to annex the property located at 11101 Chessington Place, Reston, Virginia 20194 into the Reston Association in accordance with terms and conditions negotiated with the property owners and acceptable to the Reston Association. (Full motion can be viewed on www.reston.org under the Board Minutes section of the site.)

Approved amendments to the Common Area Rules & Regulations Resolution 1: Common Area Use to clarify that the utilization of electronic cigarettes is also prohibited on Reston Association Common Areas. (Full motion can be viewed on www.reston.org under the Board Minutes section of the site.)

Adopted the Special Resolution; Summer Day Camps; Limitations on Directors and Officer’s Responsibilities and Access to

Information. (Full motion can be viewed on www.reston.org under the Board Minutes section of the site.)

Appointed Ellen Graves to the vacant Hunters Woods/Dogwood Director position to serve until April 2014.

July 11, 2013

Adopted the resolution endorsing Metro 2025 as part of the larger vision of Momentum: The Next Generation of Metro Strategic Plan.

Appointed/Reappointed: Brian J. Grega to the Board Fiscal Committee whereby he shall serve for a term of two years, ending July 2015.

Approved the request of the Reston Triathlon Association to use Lake Audubon and Lake Audubon Pool Facilities for the swim portion of the 30th Annual Reston Triathlon to be held Sunday, September 8, 2013.

(Full motion can be viewed on www. reston.org under the Board Minutes section of the site.)

Approved the request of the 2013 Lake Thoreau Boat Party Committee to play amplified music on Lake Thoreau during its lake neighborhood event to be held Saturday, August 24, 2013. (Full motion can be viewed on www. reston.org under the Board Minutes section of the site.)

Authorized Reston Association Acting Chief Executive Officer to execute an agreement on behalf of the Reston Association with SUP Reston LLC (“SUP”) to permit SUP to use Lake Audubon for the sole purpose of providing standup paddleboard instruction, as an independent contractor for the period of July 15, 2013 through October 31, 2014. (Full motion can be viewed on www.reston.org under the Board Minutes section of the site.)

Granted request by owners of 2203 Burgee Court to enter into a recordable Dock Maintenance Covenant Agreement with Reston Association to construct and maintain a private dock located on Reston Association Common Area property – Section 84, Block 5, Lake Audubon.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS « BoardofDirectors@reston.org Ken Knueven, President At-Large Representative BODKnueven@reston.org or kknueven@hotmail.com Andy Sigle, Vice-President At-Large Representative BODSigle@reston.org or awsigle@gmail.com

Joe Leighton, Secretary Reston Association Member BODLeighton@reston.org or joe_leighton@comcast.net

John Higgins, Treasurer Reston Association Member BODHiggins@reston.org or jdhiggins3@gmail.com

Amanda Misiko Andere Apartment Owners’ Representative BODAndere@reston.org or amanda.andere@gmail.com

Ellen Graves Hunters Woods/Dogwood District BODGraves@reston.org

Donna Miller Rostant At-Large Representative BODRostant@reston.org or donnarostant@gmail.com

Eve Thompson Lake Anne-Tall Oaks District Representative BODthompson@reston.org

Michael R. Sanio At-Large Representative bodmichaelsanio@reston.org or Michael.R.Sanio@gmail.com Richard Chew South Lakes District Representative directorchew@reston.org Timothy A. Cohn North Point District Representative BODcohn@reston.org

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Owners, including owners of property adjacent to the Common Area, shall not attempt to nor improve, alter, landscape or mow Reston Association (RA) Common Area.

Owners, including owners of property adjacent to the Common Area, shall confine all fencing (including invisible fencing), sheds, or any other development to their own property.

RA meadows in the Common Area shall be mowed annually by RA staff only.

Smoking is prohibited within all RA Community Buildings, and is also prohibited in all Pool facilities; on and within all Tennis Court facilities and Picnic Pavilions; on all Ball fields, Multi-purpose Courts, Garden Plots or Garden Plot Areas; and on or within TotLots or Tot-Lot Areas. This smoking ban is also in effect for up to a 25-foot perimeter around these buildings or facilities, to the extent that the 25 feet, or any portion thereof, comprises RA Common Area.

Horseback riding shall be confined to designated bridle paths.

Dogs are to be walked on a leash in accordance with Fairfax County regulations.

Cats, while on Common Area, must also be walked on a leash. Except for service dogs, no pets are permitted on active recreation areas, including but not limited to, such areas as playgrounds, picnic and multi-purpose courts, and play fields.

Dumping of any refuse, including but not limited to, grass clippings, leaves, Christmas trees, appliances, old sofas, crank case oil, etc., is prohibited. [Also see Amended Deed Section VI.2(b).]

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No invasive exotic plants or animals (especially invasive plants such as bamboo and English ivy) shall be introduced to the RA Common Area.

9. Unless specifically authorized by the Association, the use of any motor vehicles or other motorized vehicle, other than governmental police, fire and rescue vehicles, on walkways or other Common Area is prohibited. [Also see Amended Deed Section VI.2(db)(10).]

10. Loitering, as defined by Fairfax County Code Article 1 Section 5-1-2, is prohibited. Specifically, it shall be unacceptable for any person to loiter at, on, or in RA Common Area in the following manner: a. To interfere, impede or hinder the free passage of pedestrian or authorized vehicular traffic; b. To threaten or do physical harm to another member or members of the public; c. To threaten or do physical damage to the Common Area; or d. To breach the peace or engage in disorderly conduct by the use of words or acts or other conduct that clearly threaten, intimidate or present a danger to others.

Except where 10 a-d apply, before contacting local law enforcement, Reston Association, in its sole discretion, may contact an appropriate organization(s) to assist in the intervention with or removal of individuals from the Common Area.

11. Unless specifically authorized by the RA Board of Directors, the following actions are prohibited in the RA Common Area: a. Carrying or discharging of firearms, air guns, archery equipment, including but not limited to, bow and arrow, and B-B guns;

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Hunting, trapping, harvesting or collecting of any wildlife, including but not limited to, mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians; c. Feeding of nondomesticated wild animals (except songbirds); d. Practices that attract non-domesticated wild animals or those that may be vectors for infectious diseases, including, but not limited to, leaving pet food out of doors overnight in a location accessible to nondomesticated wild animals; e. Fires or burning; f. Overnight camping; g. Harvesting or collecting plant life, except as authorized by the Association.

12. Fishing in the Association’s Lakes and Ponds is permitted as per Section 8(i) of Common Area Rules & Regulations Resolution 2 on Lake Use & Access.

13. Geocaching (use of Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS), to locate a cache of materials is permitted only by Members under the following rules: a. Members interested in performing geocaching must notify the Association of all cache sites; b. Cache sites located on the Common Area must be completely hidden from view; c. Cache sites are not permitted near wildflowers, a wildlife nest or den; d. Cache sites located in the Association’s Common Area, known as the Walker Nature Education Center, must be no more than ten feet from a pathway or trail edge;

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The Association shall not be held liable for any injuries or personal property damage incurred by those participating in geocaching on the Common Area.

The Board of Directors may, for specific management purposes on certain properties, amend these rules or implement additional rules to meet land and resource management objectives.

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DIRECTORY & FACILITIES RESTON ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS (14) 12001 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE 703-435-6530

NORTH HILLS POOL (1) 1325 NORTH VILLAGE ROAD

AUTUMNWOOD POOL (2) 11950 WALNUT BRANCH ROAD

DOGWOOD POOL (24) 2460 GREEN RANGE ROAD

GLADE POOL (29) 11550 GLADE DRIVE

GOLF COURSE ISLAND POOL (12) 11301 LINKS DRIVE

HUNTERS WOODS POOL (26) 2501 RESTON PARKWAY

LAKE AUDUBON POOL (22) 2070 TWIN BRANCHES ROAD

LAKE NEWPORT POOL (3) 11601 LAKE NEWPORT ROAD

LAKE NEWPORT TENNIS COURTS (5)

UPLANDS TENNIS COURTS (7)

11452 BARON CAMERON AVENUE

11032 RING ROAD

NEWBRIDGE TENNIS COURTS (17)

BROWN’S CHAPEL PARK (4) BARON CAMERON AVENUE

11718 GOLF COURSE SQUARE

SHADOWOOD TENNIS COURTS (23)

HUNTERS WOODS PICNIC PAVILION (25)

RESTON ASSOCIATION CENTRAL SERVICES FACILITY (10) 12250 SUNSET HILLS ROAD 703-437-7658

STEEPLECHASE DRIVE

TEMPORARY ROAD PICNIC PAVILION (11)

LAKE ANNE PICNIC PAVILION (6)

TEMPORARY ROAD/NORTH SHORE DRIVE

2201 SPRINGWOOD DRIVE

NORTH HILLS TENNIS COURTS (1)

POLO FIELDS RECREATION AREA (15) THUNDER CHASE DRIVE

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WALKER NATURE EDUCATION CENTER (30) 11450 GLADE DRIVE 703-476-9689

WALKER NATURE EDUCATION CENTER CAMPFIRE RING (31) SOAPSTONE DRIVE/LAWYERS ROAD

11301 NORTH SHORE DRIVE

1325 NORTH VILLAGE ROAD

HOOK ROAD TENNIS COURTS (9)

NORTH HILLS PICNIC PAVILION (1) 1325 NORTH VILLAGE ROAD

FAIRWAY DRIVE/HOOK ROAD

AUTUMNWOOD TENNIS COURTS (2) 11950 WALNUT BRANCH ROAD

PONY BARN PICNIC PAVILION (28) TRIPLE CROWN/ STEEPLECHASE DRIVE

BARTON HILL TENNIS COURTS (20) SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE/ BARTON HILL ROAD

COLTS NECK TENNIS COURTS (27) COLTS NECK ROAD

GLADE TENNIS COURTS (29) 11550 GLADE DRIVE

LAKE THOREAU POOL (19) 2040 UPPER LAKES DRIVE

NEWBRIDGE POOL (17) 11768 GOLF COURSE SQUARE

TALL OAKS POOL (13) 12025 NORTH SHORE DRIVE

UPLANDS POOL (7) 11032 RING ROAD

NORTH SHORE POOL (8) 11515 NORTH SHORE DRIVE

RIDGE HEIGHTS POOL (21) 11400 RIDGE HEIGHTS ROAD

SHADOWOOD POOL (23) 2201 SPRINGWOOD DRIVE

LAKE ANNE TENNIS COURTS (6) 11301 NORTH SHORE DRIVE

NORTH SHORE QUICKSTART 36 FT TENNIS COURTS (8) 11515 NORTH SHORE DRIVE

UPPER LAKES TENNIS COURTS (18) UPPER LAKES DRIVE/SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

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