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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 News includes information about association and other non-profit community events and programs. The free newsletter is sent to subscribers on Fridays.
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IN THE NEWS: Updates and Announcements
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Assessment Notice
| Reston Association Member Services will be open on Saturday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to noon for anyone who wants to pay their annual assessment in person. The assessment was due Jan. 1, 2014. To avoid late fees, please make payments by March 1. Click here for more information about the annual assessment.
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 Reston Anniversary News Online |  Follow the news of Reston's 50th anniversary all year long on the Reston Celebrates website. Read about Reston's founder, Robert E. Simon, Jr., who is celebrating his 100th birthday in 2014. Supporters of the website include Reston Association and Reston Town Center, among other local organizations. |
Spring Issue of Branching Out
|  The latest edition of Branching Out features an article about how Wood Frogs survive the winter. Check out the spring edition of the Walker Nature Center's quarterly publication and learn about Reston's natural environment and various programs and events at the Nature House.
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Custom-Made Guitar Raffle
|  Win a one-of-a-kind guitar handcrafted by local luthier, Paul Priestley, made from Reston wood. Retail value approximately $1,300 to $1,800. Drawing will be held on Saturday, April 5 at the Founder's Day celebration at Lake Anne Plaza. You do not need to be present to win. Sponsored by Friends of Reston to benefit the Walker Nature Center.
Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. Buy tickets online at www.restonguitar.eventbrite.com.
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Join the Re-energize Challenge
| Sign up for a "Home Energy Check-up" by March 7 and you'll be eligible to win a new thermostat. In honor of Reston founder Robert E. Simon's 100th birthday, LEAP is giving a Nest thermostat, a value of $249, to one of the first 100 residents to join the check-up challenge. The Nest thermostat is a great way to increase the comfort and performance of your home. A LEAP energy coach can tell you more ways during your one-hour check-up. Sign up at www.reenergizereston.com/.
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Silver Line Faces More Delays
|  The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority issued a statement this week regarding the status of construction on Phase 1 of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project (the Sliver Line). The statement indicates that there will be further delays in the opening of the Silver Line. Here's an excerpt:
"The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority have concluded a review of the Silver Line Phase 1 Substantial Completion Submission from Dulles Transit Partners, and determined the contractor has not yet met the contract requirements for substantial completion."
Click here to read the full statement from the MWAA.
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Bike-to-Work Registration
|  Registration begins Saturday, March 1 for the Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association's "Bike to Work Day." The annual event, which promotes bicycling as a clean and healthy way to get to work, will be held on May 16. There will be about 75 pit stops throughout the region where participants will receive refreshments, a free T-shirt and be entered into a raffle for a bicycle. Reston Association is an advocate for bicycling safety and events.
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Music Contest Winner
| Sarah Quan, 17, from South Lakes High School received 1st place in the Instrumental Category at the 32nd Annual James A Bland Music Competition held at the Reston Community Center earlier this month. Her violin selection was Violin Concerto in D Major, Allegro by Johannes Brahms accompanied by Alice Quan. Her teacher was Ronda Cole. The contest is supported by the Reston Lions Club.
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CALENDAR: Events, Programs, Community Activities
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Israel and the United States
| Friday, Feb. 28
2-4 p.m.
Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive.
The topic of the next "Great Decisions" series is Israel and the United States. Call the library for more information: 703-689-2700.
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Nature Game Night
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Friday, March 7
7-8:30 p.m.
Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
$6/person RA members, $8/person Non-members.
All ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Reservations required by March 4. Email naturecenter@reston.org or call 703-476-9689.
Bring the whole family for a game night with a nature spin. Play Forest Bingo, Nature Pictionary and Animal Charades. Make your own mancala game. Have popcorn and homemade snack mix while enjoying an evening full of fun and games.
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GET INVOLVED: Volunteerism at RA
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DRB Seeks Members
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Reston Association is seeking volunteers to serve on the Design Review Board (DRB). Three positions, including 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.
Anyone interested in applying for the DRB should forward a brief resume and statement of interest
by May 2 at 5 p.m. Submissions can be made by email to sfaubert@reston.org or by mail to Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston VA 20191 ATTN: Sabrina Faubert. Board members must be property owners in Reston Association.
Click here for more information about the Design Review Board.
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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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