It's Not Too Late
To commemorate Reston's 50th birthday in 2014, Reston Association presents the My Community video contest. Send in a short video showing why you love to Live, Work, Play or Get Involved in Reston. The contest ends on Dec. 31. |
Bus Trip Dec. 4 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. |
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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
Reston'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.
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METRORAIL SILVER LINE
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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 Pro Shop
Great prices on Wilson equipment, Babolat racquets and shoes, and K-Swiss tennis and running shoes. Please call Rob at 703-435-6502.
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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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HOLIDAY CLOSING
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Reston Association offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Nov. 28 and Nov. 29.
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IN THE NEWS: Updates and Announcements
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 2014/2015 Budget Approved | |
During its regular meeting on Nov. 21, the Reston Association Board of Directors voted 7-2 to approve the proposed Operating, Repair & Replacement budget and the New Capital Asset budget for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. These actions set the planned Revenues, Operating Expenses and Capital Expenditures for each year as follows:
Revenues:
$16,156,368 $16,571,879
Operating Expenses:
$13,713,369 $14,156,879
Capital Expenditures on Existing Capital Assets: $1,666,679 $2,539,144
New Capital Asset Acquisitions:
$292,916 $386,500
In addition, the board voted 8-1 to fund the proposed 2014 New Capital Asset Expenditures through an "inter-fund transfer" from the Association Repair Replacement & Reserve Fund, as proposed by staff in New CAPEX Option 3.
The board also voted 9-0 to approve the Assessment & Finance Resolution 2 to reflect the proposed base $634 Annual Assessment Rates, Installment Plan Fees, Collection Fees, and respective due dates for 2014. Click here to read more.
Download the approved budget motions.
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Board Votes for Land Swap
| The Reston Association Board of Directors voted 6-2-1 (Tim Cohn and Michael Sanio voted no, Eve Thompson abstained) to enter into a non-binding letter of intent with Lake Anne Development Partners LLC, (LADP) to exchange land as part of its efforts to redevelop and revitalize Lake Anne Village Center and the Crescent property. Click here to read more about the Thursday night vote and to download the motion.
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President's Perspective
| Read the President's Perspective. This month's blog post encourages Reston Association members to enter the race for a seat on the Board of Directors.
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Hunter Mill Updates Video
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Click the image (left) to watch the Hunter Mill Updates video and learn about the new government center and Reston police station.
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RA Arborist Wins Award
| Keith Kanzler won the Field Arborist of the Year Award from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (MAC-ISA).
Kanzler has been an arborist for Reston Association for over 20 years. He has been a climbing judge for 14 years for the MAC-ISA chapter and the International Tree Climbing Championship and this year for the North American Tree Climbing Championship. Kanzler also works with ArborMaster in a training capacity. He is an ISA Certified Arborist and trained MAC-ISA Gear inspector.
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Tennis Committee Seeks Members
| The Tennis Advisory Committee is looking for people who would like to share their passion for tennis. The committee meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Reston Association. For more information, contact Mary Conaway at 703-435-6534.
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Returning Aquatics Staff
| Applications for all previous aquatics staff will be taken starting Nov. 25 at https://careers.reston.org. Login and application instructions will be e-mailed this week.
Please contact Willa at aquaticsinfo@reston.org with any questions.
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CALENDAR: Events, Programs, Community Activities
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Holiday Community Performances
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Reston Town Center, Fountain Square.
Click here for more information.
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m.
Sunrise Valley Elementary School Chorus
Saturday, Dec. 7, 12 p.m.
Dranesville's Drumming Dragons
Saturday, Dec. 7, 5 p.m.
Fairfax Choral Society
Friday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m.
Oak Hill Elementary 6th Grade Chorus
Saturday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
Metropolitan School of the Arts
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Owls in Winter
| Monday, Dec. 2 or Tuesday, Dec. 3
10-11 a.m.
Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
$5/child RA members, $8/child non-members.
Ages 18-35 months (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Reservations required by Nov. 28. E-mail naturecenter@reston.org or call 703-476-9689.
Owls don't take a break for the cold of winter. Learn when owls are active, what they like to eat and how they stay warm. See owl feathers and talons up close. Enjoy an owl story, and take home an owl craft.
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Winter Wreaths
| Saturday, Dec. 7
10:30 a.m.-noon or 1-2:30 p.m.
Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
$20/wreath RA members, $25/wreath non-members.
All ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Reservations required by Dec. 4. E-mail naturecenter@reston.org or call 703-476-9689.
Get started on your holiday decorating by making festive wreaths for your home. Listen to seasonal music and enjoy mulled cider and cookies. All supplies provided.
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Run With Santa 5K
| Sunday, Dec. 8
8:30 a.m.
Start in Reston Town Center, 11911 Democracy Drive.
Potomac River Running presents a 5K race that will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event includes a free kids' fun run (a few hundred yards) where participants will receive a finisher medal. Go to www.prraces.com/runwithsanta for more information. |
Sleepy Snakes
| Monday, Dec. 9
10-11 a.m. or 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
$5/child RA members, $8/child non-members.
Ages 3-5 years (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Reservations required by Dec. 5. E-mail naturecenter@reston.org or call 703-476-9689.
Where do snakes go when it gets cold outside? Discover where a snake goes in the winter and how they take a special "nap." Make a scaly snake craft and meet a corn snake up close.
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GET INVOLVED: Volunteerism at RA
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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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Habitat Heroes Project
(Formerly Weed Warriors)
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Our native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive exotic plants like English Ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and Bamboo. That is why we need 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 seriously threaten local ecosystems, taking away vital food and habitat from already stressed wildlife populations. 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.
Please wear long sleeves and long pants to protect against poison ivy, thorny plants and biting insects. RA will provide tools, gloves, snacks and water. Upcoming Event:
Nov. 23Join the Habitat Heroes to remove the English Ivy from the natural areas behind Sanibel Drive. Please park along Sanibel Drive. Look for the white RA truck. Click here for details. |
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