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Reston Association's Weekly Newsletter
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Visit the Reston Association website for information on property ownership, governance, parks and recreation, and other subjects. The site includes "Shop RA," which allows you to purchase various products and services offered by RA.
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NEWS CENTER
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RA Publications
 Keep up on Reston Association news and initiatives by reading our various publications. Get event and program schedules, and read useful and interesting features about our community.
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President's Perspective RESTON ASSOCIATION
(click names to e-mail)
Kathleen Driscoll McKee
WALKING TRAILSReston's paths are one of the community's greatest joys. Set as your goal to explore all 55 miles of paved and natural surface pathways winding throughout Reston's open spaces. Not only do these paths provide a great place to exercise and get some fresh air, they also connect neighborhoods, recreation areas and shopping centers. Download Trail Maps
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Reston Station The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is constructing a 23-mile extension of the Metrorail system, which will be operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority from East Falls Church to Washington Dulles International Airport. The extension will serve the Reston-Herndon area, the state's second largest employment concentration. It will provide a one-seat ride from Dulles International Airport to downtown Washington. Click here for more information.
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RA News includes information about association and other non-profit community events and programs. The free newsletter is sent to subscribers on Fridays. Items for submission must meet RA approval and are due on the Monday prior to publication. |
 | | Reston Today - January News |
 RA on YouTubeClick on the image above to view the latest edition of Reston Today. Reston Association produces the monthly community news video with the help of staff and volunteers.
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Events, Programs and Community Announcements
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Owl Pellet Investigation
Thursday, Jan. 19
7-8 p.m.
Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
Reservations required by Jan. 16.
$5/child RA members, $8/child Non-members.
For ages 5-12 (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
For reservations, please call 703-476-9689 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
Owls eat a variety of small animals. Learn how owls catch their prey, which owls live in Reston and what they like to eat. Become a nature detective and dissect a real owl pellet.
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Environmental Film: Taking Root
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Friday, Jan. 20
7-9 p.m.
Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
Reservations required by Jan. 17.
$5 suggested donation.
For adults.
For reservations, please call 703-476-9689 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
Taking Root tells the dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracy - a movement for which this charismatic woman became an iconic inspiration. After the film, there will be a short discussion. Brought to you in partnership with Sustainable Reston.
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Buttermilk Stream Meeting and Walk Saturday, Jan. 21
Time: 9 a.m.-Noon Location: Forest Edge Elementary School, 1501 Becontree Lane, Reston. Refreshments will be provided. Click here for more information. |
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Gallery Talk With Artists
Saturday, Jan. 21
5-7 p.m. Greater Reston Arts Center, 12001 Market St.
Reception and gallery talk with artists. Free and open to the public. Contact Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500 to register. |
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Stinky Skunks
Monday, Jan. 23
10-11 a.m.
Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
Reservations required by Jan. 20
$5/child RA members, $8/child Non-members
For ages 3-5 (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
For reservations, please call 703-476-9689 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.
Despite their smelly reputation, skunks are very neat. Find out what skunks like to eat, why they are black and white, and if they are active during the cold winter months. Make a cute craft and sing a silly, smelly song.
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Blood Drive
Tuesday, Jan. 24
Noon-7:30 p.m. Reston Town Center Pavilion. Schedule appointments at 1-866-256-6372 or |
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Update on Metro's Progress
Thursday, Jan. 26
7-9 p.m.
Reston Community Center, Lake Anne, 1609A Washington Plaza. 703-709-7700; restonmuseum@gmail.com.
Get the latest on Metro Silver Line progress from Patty Nicoson, President of the Dulles Corridor Rail Association, and Maggie Parker, Communications Director of Comstock Partners, builders of the Reston Station parking garage and surrounding office and residential development. Free admission.
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Camp Registration Set to Begin
RA members: Monday, Jan. 30.
Non-members: Monday, Feb. 6.
Sign up your children for Reston Association Summer Camps. Click here to review the camp descriptions and to get full registration details.
Once registration opens, you can sign up online at www.reston.org. Following these tips can ensure a successful registration.
- Make sure your profile information on our site is updated with your current contact information.
- A deposit is required at the time of registration to hold your spot.
- Transportation or extended-care options must be paid in full.
You can also register in person: 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. For more information contact campadmin@reston.org or call 703 435-6530.
Because RA Camp sessions fill up fast, we do have waiting lists and will notify you when a space becomes available.
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Get Involved by Volunteering at Reston Association
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RA's volunteer program consists of members in our community working in a variety of capacities. Volunteers are RA's strongest line of communication with the community. Each year a diverse group of RA members donate thousands of hours to the association. Through their dedication and kindness, we are able to provide a wide range of high-quality programs, services and events that make Reston a great place to Live, Work, Play and Get Involved. |
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Festival Planning Committee The 2012 Reston Festival committee is looking for energetic volunteers to help plan this great community event, which will be held at Reston Town Center on Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15, 2012. This committee offers you the opportunity to make a difference in your community and have a lot of fun in the process.
We need volunteers who would be willing to commit to serving on the Planning Committee from January-July and be present at the festival on July 14 and 15. Click here for information about which positions need to be filled. |
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Do you have questions about snow removal in Reston? If so, click the link below for answers. |
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12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA., 20191-3404 | 703-435-6530
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