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Jan. 22, 2016
Reston Association's Weekly Newsletter



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METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Reston Station
The Silver Line provides rail transportation from Dulles International Airport to downtown Washington. The first phase of the Silver Line opened on July 26, 2014. Click here for more information on the Silver Line and the Wiehle-Reston East station.


 

DEVELOPMENT / FUTURE
On the Rise
New projects and construction continue around Reston. Keep up with all the latest news by visiting the Development & Future of Reston section of RA's website.

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WEATHER NOTICE: Reston Association offices will close at noon today due to a major winter storm approaching and potential blizzard conditions later in the day. (More on www.reston.org
 
Go to the Fairfax County Emergency blog for up-to-date information about other weather-related closings, safety tips and urgent notices.

Follow us on Facebook for additional information or find RA emergency contact phone numbers here.
 
It is RA's policy to clear association pathways of snow (watch video). Residents are asked to remove snow from neighborhood sidewalks. Read RA's snow-removal FAQs here.

Click here to check the status of VDOT plowing or call 800-367-7623 for information or questions about snow removal on roads.
 
Read about how Cornerstones is helping to shelter and feed those in need during this weekend's storm.


FEATURED THIS WEEK
IN THE NEWS
restonmagReston Magazine Online
Reston magazine is a quarterly publication produced by Reston Association with the help of community volunteers. The magazine includes a program guide that provides information about camps, nature and aquatics programs, and events for all ages. Click here to read the January edition online.
videoVideo: Reston Association Camps
Click image above to view video.
This week's Reston Today video provides an overview of Reston Association camps. Click the image above to watch the video on YouTube.

NEW DATE: The Camp Expo, scheduled for tomorrow, has been postponed until Jan. 30 due to inclement weather. The event will be held next Saturday at Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods, at 9 a.m. Download new flyer.

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REGISTRATION
OPENS JAN. 25
 

NOTE: If Reston Association offices are closed due to inclement weather on Monday, you can still register for camp online (www.reston.org) or by calling RA's main number (703-435-6530) and leaving a voice message with all your contact information, including a phone number. Your call will be returned during the day.    

bestBest of Reston Honors RA's Own

Reston Association tennis instructor, Jim Elder, has been selected to receive a 2016 Best of Reston Community Service Award. Elder is being honored as the top "Individual Community Leader."

The winner of the 2016 "Civic Community Organization" category is Friends of Reston for Community Projects Inc. (pictured above), which is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Its mission is to support Reston Association in performing charitable, educational and scientific purposes.

Click here to read more about the Best of Reston awards and the upcoming gala.
greenGo Green this Election
It costs over $2 per household to print and mail Reston Association election materials. Would you like to receive your ballot and election information by email this year, saving both paper and postage? If so, please email
electronicballot@reston.org with the following information:
  • Name
  • Property address
  • Indicate owner, renter, or absentee owner
  • Preferred email address
Voting in the 2016 Election begins at 5 p.m. on March 7 and runs through April 4.
 
Note: If you already registered for an electronic ballot in previous elections, you do not need to register again.
UPCOMING EVENTS
warmWarm and Fuzzies
Monday, Feb. 1 or Tuesday, Feb. 2
10-11 a.m.
Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
$7/child RA members, $9/child non-members
18-35 months (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Reservations required by Jan. 28. Email naturecenter@reston.org or call
703-476-9689.
 
Come snuggle in on a chilly morning and learn about the animals that have spent the winter hibernating in our woods. Read a story about our fuzzy friends and enjoy a snack of cookies and milk. Make a lovable craft to bring home with you.
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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 donates 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.  

DRBServe Reston - Join the DRB
Reston Association is seeking members to serve on the Design Review Board in three volunteer leadership positions. All terms are for three years.
 
The Design Review Board interprets, administers and renders decisions involving the design covenants in accordance with the Design Guidelines of Reston Association. Through this role, members of the DRB have an opportunity to impact the future of Reston. Open positions include:

Design professional (2 seats): Architect, land planner, or landscape architect.

Lay Member (1 seat): Need not be a design professional.

If you are interested in applying to be a member of the DRB, please fill out the Committee Volunteer Application form and submit it via email to stadele@reston.org by 5 p.m. March 4.