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Reston Association's Weekly Newsletter
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www.reston.org | |
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. |
 Camp Registration Begins Monday
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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Save the Date 
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Aquatics Now Hiring
RA Aquatics applications are open for the 2012 season.
Visit https://careers.reston.org to apply.
Positions include lifeguard, seasonal maintenance, and instructors.
Contact Willa at aquaticsinfo@reston.org with questions.
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Events, Programs and Community Announcements
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Appetite for Art
Monday, Jan. 30
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Greater Reston Arts Center, 12001 Market St.
www.restonarts.org
Contemporary Art Dialogues for Adults. Explore contemporary art through discussions with exhibiting artists and curators. Contact Reston Community Center 703-476-4500 for fees and registration.
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Track Lab
Saturday, Feb. 4
11 a.m.-Noon Reservations required by Feb. 1. $5/person RA members, $8/person Non-members For all ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.) Animals are all around us, but we don't always see them. Discover the clues that animals leave behind. Learn how to tell the footprint of a fox from that of a raccoon. Make a track bandanna and go on a hike to look for signs of wildlife. |
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The Mating Game
Friday, Feb. 10
7-8 p.m.
Reservations required by Feb. 7.
$4/person RA members, $6/person Non-members
For adults
Join a naturalist for an elightening exploration of our local wildlife's weird, wild and wonderful mating scene. Find out which male fish wants to appear as a female, which amphibians can "hug" too much, and the hidden costs of being too attractive.
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Groovy Groundhogs
Saturday, Feb. 11
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
Reservations required by Feb. 8.
$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.
Groundhogs are rodents with many names who can do more than just dig holes. Learn about their other names, how deep they can dig and what else they can do besides dig. Make a groundhog puppet to take home, and enjoy a snack and story.
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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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Serve on DRB, Advisory Panels
There are three vacancies on the Design Review Board. Two design professionals (architect, land planner, or landscape architect); and one Lay Member are needed to serve three-year terms. The DRB interprets, administers and renders decisions involving the design covenants in accordance with the Design Guidelines.
In addition, there are vacancies on the Reston Neighborhood Advisory Committee, which is responsible for facilitating the collection and exchange of information between the Association and Reston's residential property owners and managers including but not limited to Clusters, Condominiums, Apartments, and established neighborhood groups on issues related to governance, property management, maintenance and revitalization.
If you are interested in applying to be a member of the Design Review Board or the Reston Neighborhood Advisory Committee, please forward a brief statement of interest and any pertinent qualifications by March 5, 2012, by email cate@reston.org or mail to Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston VA 20191 ATTN: Cate Fulkerson.
Click here for more information about these and other volunteer opportunities at Reston Association.
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Environmental Opportunities
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Reston has numerous environmental volunteer opportunities and events. Check out the latest listings from RA by clicking here.
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Communications Committee Reston Association is seeking communication professionals who would like to volunteer for the Communications Advisory Committee and work on specific outreach projects. The panel meets once a month. To be considered, send an e-mail outlining your specific experience to Cate Fulkerson via cate@reston.org. For more information, click here. |
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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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