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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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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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RESTON ASSOCIATIONBoard of Directors
(click to e-mail)
Ken Knueven
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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ExpressLanes Information about a quicker way to get around the Beltway when traveling through Northern Virginia.
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Progress Report Keep track of Reston's development and redevelopment projects.
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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.
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Featured this Week RA Events, Programs, News |
Rail to Loudoun Meeting Postponed
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SPECIAL NOTICE: The Rail to Loudoun informational meeting, scheduled for July 21, has been postponed. Planners have not yet set a new date for the Metrorail Silver Line Phase II meeting, but it is expected to be in the fall when additional speakers are able to attend. Reston Association will provide more information about the rescheduling of the event when it becomes available.
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Reston Pool Safety Segment Airs
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Reston Association was featured in a Today Show segment about pool safety this week. If you missed the airing of the NBC show, you can click here to watch the segment.
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Our 14 pools are up and running but if anything breaks or there's an "accident" in a pool, we will post it here.Also available is a link to the full pool schedule.Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of a storm (or if the weather is cool, raining or drizzling) all Reston Association pools will close for open and adult swim with two exceptions: Lake Thoreau and North Shore Pools (unless normally closed on that day).
Lightning: All RA pools will close until one half-hour after the last sound of thunder or visible lightning.
Programs/Lessons: All programs, lessons and private rentals will continue unless otherwise stated. Any cancellations will be determined on site at event time.
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Lake Newport Pool Closure
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Lake Newport pool will close to the public at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18 in order to host a Reston Swim Team Association event. The rain date is July 19.
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Day Campers Staying Active
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Click the image on the left to watch a short video of Reston Association's Day Camp kids on our Facebook page.
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Events, Programs and Community Announcements
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Water Aerobics or Aqua Zumba
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Classes are available in the morning and afternoons; weekdays and weekends. Click here for details.
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Concerts on the Town Series
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Saturday, July 13
7:30-10 p.m.
Reston Town Center Pavilion. Free.
This week's performers: The Legendary Orioles; The Jewels; The Memories. Click here for RTC's full calendar of events.
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Bird Walk Sunday, July 15
7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Upper Glade Stream Valley, 11550 Glade Drive, park at Glade Pool.
Leader: Carolyn Williams
Beginning and expert birders are all welcome to help find birds in some of Reston's most beautiful natural areas. We will visit a variety of sites on each walk. Our collaborative efforts usually produce a variety of local birds. These walks are sponsored by Reston Association and its Environmental Advisory Committee, the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and The Bird Feeder store. There are no fees and registration is not required.
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Mediation Workshop Can We All Just Get Along Thursday, July 19
Reston Association Conference Center
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Facilitators: Northern Virginia Mediation Services.
Free.
Understand how the mediation process can stop your board or neighborhood disagreements from getting out of control. The workshop will be lead by the Northern Virginia Mediation Service. RSVP Arlene Whittick 703-435-6503 or Arlene@reston.org. |
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Good Ole Days Campfire Friday, July 20
7-8:30 p.m.
WNEC Campfire Ring on Soapstone Drive, between Glade Drive and Lawyers Road.
$5/person RA members, $8/person Non-members.
For all ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.)
For years the campfire has been a place where friends and family gather to relax and enjoy time together. Come to the campfire ring to enjoy that same tradition. Listen to stories, sing fun songs and cook some yummy treats.
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Digital Camera Scavenger Hunt Saturday, July 21
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
$4/person RA members, $6/person Non-members.
For all ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Calling all shutter bugs. Bring your digital cameras, and search the trails for a list of interesting things and creative pictures to compose. Gather back at Nature House where we will cool off with refreshments, enjoy your photos and award prizes.
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Buzzing Cicadas Thursday, July 26
7-8 p.m.
Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
$4/person RA members, $6/person non-members.
For all ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Cicadas are not the only insects making noise, but they are the loudest. Learn why and how cicadas, crickets and grasshoppers make noise. Go into the evening woods, listening and looking for members of the insect chorus.
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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, 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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Weed Warriors Project
Native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive exotic plants like English Ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and Bamboo. That is why we need warriors like you to join us in rescuing Reston's beautiful parkland from these aggressive plants.
Please spend a couple hours in our parkland protecting our forests every fourth Saturday of each month as we help restore Reston's forests to their natural state.
All projects: 10 a.m.-Noon.
Please wear long sleeves and long pants if you are allergic to poison ivy. RA will provide tools, gloves, snacks and water.
For more information, contact Community Outreach Specialist, Ha Brock, at ha@reston.org, 703-435-7986.
Upcoming events:
Quartermaster Woods RestorationSaturday, July 28
Join Weed Warriors and remove invasive exotic shrubs like Burning Bush and Bush Honeysuckle from the natural area. These shrubs are a threat to biodiversity and are linked to the decrease in song bird populations. The natural area surrounding the Quartermaster Soccer Field needs your help.
Please park along Glade Drive or Quartermaster Lane and meet on the Quartermaster Soccer Field. Look for the RA truck. There is poison ivy at this site.
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Volunteer Appreciation Pool Party
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Celebrate and thank our 2011-2012 volunteersFriday, July 27 (Rain date: Aug. 3)
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Location: Hunters Woods Pool - 2501 Reston Parkway.
Bring your family and enjoy a nice evening with fellow volunteers and our staff. Come enjoy food, music, door prizes and giveaways. This is our way of thanking you for giving back to the community.
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Help With Kids' Triathlon
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Volunteers are needed to help with the Reston Kids' Triathlon on Aug. 12. Click here for more information.
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