Reston Association Headquarters has moved and is open for business.

Our new address is:
Reston Association
12001 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191-3404
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SAVE THE DATE: Reston Association Open House, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. Events include Newcomers’ Night, Volunteer Appreciation and Tours. Please plan to stay for the regular meeting of the Board of Directors.

Aug. 4, 2010 Legal Committee Meeting Rescheduled
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept.1, 2010 at 6 p.m. in the main conference room (B). Contact Arlene Whittick via e-mail at Arlene@reston.org.

Live

Aging In Reston: A Community Forum for the Hunter Mill District
Oct. 9, 2010, 1-5 p.m.
Reston Community Center – Hunters Woods
By 2020, approximately 363,000 residents over the age of 50 will live in Fairfax County. As a result, many people are planning how they can retire gracefully and comfortably in the community they love. Residents are invited to participate in this education session about needs and services for older adults in Reston and surrounding areas, and how they can create an aging-in-place community model that best serves their needs. Learn about available services, programs and options to consider for the future. Keynote speaker is Robert E. Simon Jr., founder of Reston. He will talk about his original village concept that includes housing for everyone.

Take the survey to gauge the aging-in-place concerns of residents. Your responses will be used to shape the agenda for the October forum. For more details: www.aginginreston.org. Sponsored by Supervisor Cathy Hudgins’ Hunter Mill District office.

Deer Management in Fairfax County
Take an online survey that will help the county assess and find news ideas for managing the deer population. Click here for a link to the survey or find it on our home page, www.reston.org.

HIRING CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS for the Reston Association Aquatics Department
The Reston Association Aquatics Department is still looking for instructors for our seasonal pools. American
Red Cross certified Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructors can apply at http://careers.reston.org/.

If you have questions about required certifications for the positions, please call Willa at (703) 435-6532 or e-mail aquaticsinfo@reston.org.

Follow Reston tennis on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RestonTennisNews

Reston Team Tennis Underway
This is a fun, competitive league that plays Wednesday and Thursday evenings through October. Contact: Mary Conaway (703) 435-6534.

Cool Off in a Reston Pool
What happens to your class or plans for the pool if the weather turns bad? Here’s the answer.
Check out the 2010 Pool Schedule at www.reston.org, in Reston magazine or pick up a copy at any local pool. If you have questions about the pools, contact aquaticsinfo@reston.org. Pool and Tennis passes available online or in the main office. If you live outside Reston Association or if you work in Reston, there’s a pool pass for you, too. Call member services at 703-435-6530 for details.

7th Annual Asian Festival
Saturday, July 31: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 1: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Free admission
Lake Newport Tennis facility

Take a virtual tour of a Philippine village and enjoy food, music, culture and tennis in this two-day event designed to promote a greater understanding of Asian cultures. Click here for more information. Keynote speaker is U.S. Tennis Association Chairman of the Board and President Lucy Garvin.

Let’s Go Fishing
Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010
10–11 a.m.
Location: Lake Audubon Boat Ramp: 2070 Twin Branches Drive, next to Lake Audubon Pool
Reservations required by Aug. 2, 2010
$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 enviroed@reston.org.

It’s a whole different world under the water. Find out where fish live and what they like to eat. Make a fishy craft, toss a fishing line into Lake Audubon and look for other critters that call the lake their home.

Night Hike
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010
8–9 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by Aug. 6, 2010
$4/person RA members, $6/person Non-members
For all ages
For reservations, please call (703) 476-9689 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org.

Test your night vision and explore the forest at night. Which animals are finding a place to sleep and which are just waking up? Listen to the sounds of the night chorus and tune your senses into a new kind of nightlife!

Tree-rific!
Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010
11 a.m.–Noon
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by Aug. 18, 2010
$5/person RA members, $8/person Non-members
For all ages
For reservations, please call (703) 476-9689 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org.

Trees provide shade in the summer as well as homes and food for animals. Use a key to identify some of Reston’s most common trees. Make leaf and bark rubbings and learn to identify trees from many angles. Taste some tree treats, create a tree craft and get a list of recommended Reston trees.

Reston Association plans 85+ Special Events each year. Check out what activities are available for you and your family at www.reston.org or click HERE and join us for some fun this summer.

Nature Center Docent Program
Come learn about the Nature House and find out how rewarding volunteering can be. The Nature Center Docents staff the front desk, greet visitors and provide information at the year-round Nature House’s new state-of-the-art environmental learning facility. Training includes an overview of frequently asked questions, a description of Reston’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified building’s sustainability features, and a brief narrative of the Nature House history and current programs.

Docents staff the front desk on Saturdays from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Sundays 1–4 p.m. or from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekdays (closed on Tuesday). For more information on the Nature Center Docent Program, contact Ha Brock at (703) 435-7986 or via e-mail habrock@reston.org.

Call for Committee Volunteers
Reston Association Board of Directors seeks applicants to fill vacancies on its Fiscal Committee and Elections Committee.
For full descriptions of each committee, click on its name:
Fiscal Committee Description
Elections Committee Description
If you are interested in applying to be a member of one of these Committees please forward a brief statement of interest and any pertinent qualifications by Sept. 13, 2010, by fax (703) 435-6516, e-mail cate@reston.org or mail to Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191-3404, ATTN: Board Committee Application.

Reston Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday, May through October
8 a.m. – Noon
Location: Lake Anne Plaza
Check out this year’s spread and support sustainability in our community. Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com to find out what your favorite vendors will be selling this weekend.

Mr. Knick Knack! Children’s Performance
Free event, every Monday through October, 10:30 a.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion
Unique, heart-centered music for kids.

Family Fun Series: Presented by Reston Community Center and MSE Entertainment

• Mark Lohr’s Classic Comedy Show
  Saturday, Aug. 7, 11–11:45 a.m. at the Reston Town Square Park
  Enjoy a fast-paced, side-splitting family vaudeville show filled with audience participation and circus skills with a sprinkling of magic thrown in the mix. One continuous surprise after another makes for a fun time for the whole family. Free.

Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Presented by Reston Town Center Association and Reston Town Center

• Incendio
  Saturday, July 31, 7:30–10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion
  Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and enjoy the sounds of Spanish guitar, Afro-Cuban & more
• Big Joe & the Dynaflows
  Saturday, Aug. 7, 7:30–10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion
  Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and enjoy the sounds of New Orleans swing and rhythm & blues.

  Please note: These events are free and will occur rain or shine. Concert Hotline: (703) 912-4062

ArtsCapade 2010
Saturday, Oct. 23 & Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010
Location: Dulles Expo Center

Sponsored by the League of Reston Artists, this eclectic event offers a juried festival, activities and events for the whole family. LRA is seeking partnerships and business who want to participate and highlight businesses in this event bringing thousands of people and supporting a growing arts community for children and adults. For more information please contact Cheryl Parsons: artscapade.info@gmail.com or (703) 585-6206.

The Lake Anne Merchants partnered with the condo association and Mr. Berry to install the wireless network providing residents, tourists, area workers, and visitors with an opportunity to get outside and online.

Look for the Lake Anne Wi-Fi logo throughout the waterfront plaza to get connected and enjoy surfing for free.

This new community enhancement is one of many scheduled for Lake Anne Plaza – part of a revitalization, transformation, branding campaign that the area is currently undergoing.

Reston Impact Asian Festival from Comcast Channel 28 on Vimeo.

Also, we received the following press release about entertainment at this years festival:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STEPHANIE REESE, 9 BANDS ROCK AT ASIAN FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

RESTON, Virginia –The Speaks, whose sound is described by The Washington Post as  “commanding rock with a grunge edge,” is one of nine bands which will perform at the 7th Annual Asian Festival here this weekend. It is joined by the Ivy Rose Band, Midnight Mike and El Parque, among others.

Filipino American Stephanie Reese, the popular international singer, will perform a mini-concert this Saturday (July 31), from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the main stage.

The Festival takes place this weekend: July 31 (10 a.m.–10 p.m.) and August 1 (11 a.m.-6 p.m.) at Lake Newport Square, 11452 Baron Cameron here. The FREE (no admission charge) event is open to the public.

The Festival area will have 3 different stages showcasing “non-stop” performances: popular Asian stars and live bands on Performing Arts Stage, Special Exclusive Performance in Philippine Village Stage, and Bollywood entertainment on South East Asian Stage. And there’s also an Asian Idol Contest.

Remarked Festival organizer George Duangmanee: “All-day entertainment, plus food, handicrafts, as well as sports and games for all ages, equals non-stop fun for everyone. Bring your family and friends!”

Bing Branigin of the Festival Committee suggests “getting the complete schedule of events this weekend, to find out the details on the multiple performances.” She added the full slate of performers and program time is available at the website.” Visit www.asianfestivaldc.com.

The best way to enjoy the largest Asian Festival is to PARK & RIDE at the OFF- SITE PARKING, located only 2 miles away. Free shuttle bus service runs from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Off-site parking is located at the Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square Reston, VA 20190-5093.

PHILIPPINES

This year, the showcased country is the Philippines, a top business and tourist spot in Southeast Asia. Travel Outlet (www.traveloutlet.com) is one of the Exclusive Sponsors at the Asian Festival, along with the Philippine American Foundation for Charities, Inc, (PAFC), among others.

Filipino Americans Roy Estaris and Naomi Fitwilliam, Travel Outlet’s CEO and COO respectively, are contributing to the promotion of the Philippines as part of the Festival’s Destination Asia – through their travel services, as well as their other business and civic projects here and in the Philippines.

PAFC is the main community organization involved in the Philippine Village, with the Philippine Embassy, through Ambassador Willy C. Gaa and Consul General Domingo Nolasco. Other Filipino American organizations include the Accountants Association, Bicol Asssociation and others from Baltimore, Richmond andVirginia Beach. Local food industry business owners Tito Al and Evelyn Manuel are also contributing to insure the success of Philippine Village.

SPONSORS

The Festival is made possible through many generous sponsors, led by Singha Beer. Partner Sponsors are Tetra, Reston Association, USTA Mid-Atlantic Virginia and The Thai Tennis Organization in America (TTOA). A complete list of sponsors is in the website, www.asianfestivaldc.com.

7th Annual Asian Festival 2010

Fairfax, VA – The Thai Tennis Organization in America (TTOA) is proud to announce the seventh annual Asian Food and Tennis Festival, coming to the Washington, DC area this summer. The Asian Food and Tennis Festival is a two-day FREE ADMISSION ( event to promote a greater understanding of the Asian countries and cultures. Join us at the Lake Newport Tennis Facility in Reston, VA (11452 Baron Cameron Ave, Reston VA 20194) on Saturday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, August 1st from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Take a virtual trip to one of Southeast Asia’s preferred destinations! This year’s festival is showcasing the Philippines. The Philippine Village showcases the diverse culture and rich heritage of this nation’s peoples and 7,107 islands. Learn more about age-old traditions and exciting places that have defined the Philippines and her peoples. Food from various regions of the Philippines, traditional folk art performances, handmade crafts, and interactive displays and indigenous games for children will highlight the uniqueness of the Philippines that has made this country both a crossroads and a destination.

More than 150 multi-cultural vendors and exhibitions will also serve the event, including 35 traditional Asian food vendors ranging from Vietnamese, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Laotian,
Filipino, and among others. The Asian Food and Tennis Festival includes all-day stages performances on 3 different stages, contests, interactive demonstrations, children amusement rides, free tennis clinics, as well destination asia where 12 Asian Embassies and Organizations exhibit their culture and arts with plenty more! Bring the whole family to Reston for this exciting event!

TTOA will again partner with Reston Association, TETRA, Singha Beer, USTA-Mid Atlantic Section, USTA-Virginia District, TD Bank, Sheraton Hotel, the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce, and other local Asian associations to produce this festival.

TTOA works with many local Asian Associations to introduce Asian cultures and tennis to the local community. TTOA’s mission is to promote tennis growth and encourage young people to broaden their horizons through education initiatives via scholarships. TTOA is a proud member of the USTA family, and was the recipient of the 2004 Organization of the Year Award by USTA Mid-Atlantic section and the USTA Virginia District.

For more information about the event, visit www.asianfestivaldc.com.

August Calendar of Events at the Walker Nature Education Center
Call 703-476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org for reservations and information. Advanced reservations are required for all fee-based programs. Programs may be canceled in the event of severe weather, severe weather warnings or low enrollment. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All programs will be held at the Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive, unless otherwise noted.

Summer Bugs
Monday, August 2 · 10 – 11 a.m.
$5/child RA members
$8/child non-members
Ages 18 to 35 months
Summer is the time when bees buzz, butterflies flutter and grasshoppers hop. Explore the nature center gardens and meadow in search of these wonderful insects. Plant a flower and make a bumblebee craft. Reservations required by July 29.

Let’s Go Fishing
Thursday, August 5 · 10 – 11 a.m.
$5/child RA members
$8/child non-members
Location: Lake Audubon Boat Ramp – 2070 Twin Branches Drive, next to Lake Audubon Pool
Ages 3 to 5
It’s a whole different world under the water. Find out where fish live and what they like to eat. Make a fishy craft, toss a fishing line into Lake Audubon and look for other critters that call the lake their home. Reservations required by August 2.

Night Hike
Wednesday, August 11 · 8 – 9 p.m.
$4/person RA members
$6/person non-members
All ages
Test your night vision and explore the forest at night. Which animals are finding a place to sleep and which are just waking up? Listen to the sounds of the night chorus and tune your senses into a new kind of nightlife! Reservations required by August 6.

Tree-rific!
Saturday, August 21 · 11 a.m. – Noon
$5/person RA members
$8/person non-members
All ages
Trees provide shade in the summer as well as homes and food for animals. Use a key to identify some of Reston’s most common trees. Do leaf and bark rubbings and learn to identify trees from many angles. Taste some tree treats, make a tree craft and get a list of recommended Reston trees. Reservations required by August 18.

Campfire Fun
Friday, August 27 · 7 – 8:30 p.m.
$5/person RA members
$8/person non-members
Location: WNEC Campfire Ring – On Soapstone Drive, between Glade Drive and Lawyers Road
All ages
Join a naturalist around the campfire while we enjoy summer’s evening splendors as the season slips away. Songs, games, riddles and tasty s’mores treats await you around a crackling fire. Reservations required by August 24.

Dog Days of Summer
Sunday, August 29 · 2 – 3 p.m.
$4/child RA members
$6/child non-members
Ages 5 to 12
From Reston’s red foxes to our neighborhood mutts, the world of dogs is fascinating! Through artifacts and games, learn about the natural history of Northern Virginia’s wild dogs, including foxes, coyotes, and our former resident, the wolf. Reservations required by August 25.

The staff was very welcoming and happy to see us, and the food was fantastic!! I am a big fan of the Cashew Chicken and the Pad Thai. My kids love the sun dried beef appetizer (a dish that had been removed from the thai luang menu). We were very excited to see it back and hope it stays on the menu.

It’s a little farther away for us, but we will definitely be regular customers of Thai Tada!

When you find a local restaurant with great food and friendly people, you just have to do all you can to support them!

1106 Herndon Parkway
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 435-7618
www.thaitadarestaurant.com
Thai Tada on Yelp

Headlining the festival will be the popular Baltimore-based singer/songwriter Victoria Vox, who in May released her fifth album titled Exact Change.  The festival will also include Bruce Hutton (old-time folk), Gordon and Debbie Valasco (Hawaiian, jazz), Marv and Kathy Reitz (country western, swing), Hoa Mele Wakinekona (Hawaiian), and ukulele blue man and contemporary singer Lily Bui.  There will also be a special surprise appearance by a Grammy award winning contemporary folk group.

Performance Schedule:
9:00AM           Hoa Mele Wakinekona
9:30AM           Lily Bui
9:45AM           Deach
10:00AM         Kathy & Marv Reitz
10:30AM         Bruce Hutton
11:00AM         Gordon & Debbie Velasco
11:30AM         Victoria Vox
12:30PM         Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer
1:30PM           Open Jam Session (public participation welcomed)

The festival is hosted by the Northern Virginia Ukulele Ensemble and is sponsored by the Lake Anne Merchants, Reston Community Center, House of Musical Traditions, and the Institute of Musical Traditions.

EVENT DETAILS
What:              Lake Anne Plaza – 1st Annual Ukulele Festival
When:             July 10, 2010
Where:            Lake Anne Plaza (Waterfront)  - 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, VA 20190
Time:               9:00AM-2:30PM
Website:          www.lakeanneplaza.com
Cost:               Free, Rain or Shine

RA Offices Closing
All Reston Association offices will be closed on Monday, July 5 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday.
All pools will operate on their normal Monday schedule and swim lessons and pool rentals will meet as scheduled.

Colvin Run Stream Restoration Meeting
Saturday, June 26, 2010
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Forest Edge Elementary School
Lunch is provided and everyone is invited.

The stream section named Forest Edge North is the first priority stream reach for the Colvin Run Watershed. The design plans are available and will be discussed at this community meeting before the plans are presented to the Design Review Board.
Forest Edge North begins at Baron Cameron Avenue and runs between the Forest Edge Cluster and Hillcrest Cluster, past Forest Edge Elementary School and down to Lake Fairfax. For more information e-mail RestonInfo@wetlandstudies.com.

July 27th Design Review Board (DRB) meeting canceled
The DRB meeting scheduled for July 27, 2010 has been canceled due to Reston Association’s upcoming move.

Odwalla will plant the tree in the chosen state. This program runs until Aug. 15, 2010 or until 175,000 trees are donated. The cost of the trees is paid by Odwalla. Should a state not accept the donated tree, the donation would benefit a non-profit organization, which would plant the tree.

Need woodchips?
If you happen to see a pile of woodchips on RA property and would like them for your yard, please help yourself. Clean-up work following last winter’s storm damage has left RA with piles of woodchips. There is a pile near Hunters Woods pool, too. We also have overflowing bins at our maintenance facility, so come and pick them up during normal business hours. If you have a pick-up truck and call in advance, we could even schedule loading.

NOW HIRING CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS at Reston Association Aquatics Department
The Reston Association Aquatics Department is looking for instructors for our seasonal pools. American Red Cross certified Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructors can apply at http://careers.reston.org/.

If you have questions about required certifications for the positions please call Willa at 703-435-6532 or e-mail aquaticsinfo@reston.org.

Tennis Lessons are in full swing for all ages. Register online today.
Follow Reston tennis on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RestonTennisNews

Reston Team Tennis Underway
This is a fun, competitive league that plays Wednesday and Thursday evenings through October.
Contact: Mary Conaway (703) 435-6534.

Cool Off in a Reston Pool
ALL Reston Association pools are now open. Check out the 2010 Pool Schedule at www.reston.org, in Reston magazine or pick up a copy at any local pool. If you have questions about the pools, contact aquaticsinfo@reston.org. Pool and Tennis passes available online or in the main office. Information is available at www.reston.org.

July 4 at the Pools
ALL Reston Association pools will close at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2010 in celebration of Independence Day. The normal pool schedule will resume on Monday, July 5, 2010. If you’re looking for a fun, family oriented activity for July 4 please join us at Lake Newport Pool from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. for a FREE celebration. There will be a DJ, contests, prizes and pizza available to purchase from Vocelli’s. Canceled in the event of rain. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org for more information.

June Bird Walk
Sunday, June 27, 2010
7:30 –10:30 a.m.
Location: Buttermilk Creek Nature Trail. Meet at Uplands Pool, 11032 Ring Road.
No reservations required.
FREE

Beginning and expert birders are all welcome to look at the birds that inhabit the beautiful Buttermilk Creek area. This walk is jointly sponsored by Reston Association and its Environmental Advisory Committee, the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and The Bird Feeder store.

Butterfly Class and Count
Butterfly Class
Thursday, July 1, 2010
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
$5/person; free for Butterfly Count participants
Sign up by June 28, 2010. Call (703) 435-7986 or e-mail habrock@reston.org.

Butterfly Count
Saturday, July 3, 2010
9:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. An optional lunch will be provided from 12:45–1:30 p.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
FREE
Sign up by June 30, 2010. Call (703) 435-7986 or e-mail habrock@reston.org.

Discover the colorful and diverse lives of Reston’s “flying flowers.” The butterfly class will focus on the basic identification and life cycles of our local butterflies. Through a combination of field guides, handouts and a Power Point presentation, learn how to identify Reston’s common butterflies and get a basic introduction to their life history. We hope you’ll also join us for the annual Butterfly Count through Reston’s natural areas. Meet fellow butterfly lovers, learn tips on identification and have fun while helping to collect important information on our fluttering friends.

Walker’s Rangers Camp
4 one-week sessions in July and August
8:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
$80/session RA Members, $105/session Non-members
For ages 6–8 years old by Sept. 30, 2010.
Register online at www.reston.org or in person at 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston.

Come to camp at the new Nature House. Discover Reston’s “most extreme” living things. Do fun experiments to test the forces of earth. Go on a nature safari and become an animal tracker. Explore things that are gloppy and gooey. Each session will have fun, hands-on activity stations as well as other outdoor learning experiences.

Reston Association plans 85+ Special Events each year. Check out what activities are available for you and your family at www.reston.org or click HERE and join us for some fun this summer.

Weed Warriors Project – English Ivy
Saturday, June 26, 2010
10 a.m. to Noon
Location: First entrance to Old Trail Drive, heading east toward Soapstone Drive from Reston Parkway
For ages 13 or older

Our native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive exotic plants like English Ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and Bamboo. 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.

RA needs warriors to join us in rescuing Reston’s beautiful parkland from these aggressive plants. Spend a couple of hours every fourth Saturday of each month as we help restore Reston’s forests to their natural state.
Long pants and long sleeves are recommended; there will be poison ivy. Water, work gloves and tools will be provided.

For more information or to volunteer contact Ha Brock at (703) 435-7986 or via e-mail habrock@reston.org.

Be a part of Reston Festival’s 46th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11, 2010
Location: Reston Town Center

Volunteers are needed for set-up, volunteer check-in, vendor parking, information and sales booth, concessions, children’s activities, breakdown and much more. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. In exchange for your volunteer work, you will receive a 2010 festival t-shirt and a meal ticket. Big groups are welcome and students can receive validation for community service hours. For more information or to volunteer contact Ha Brock at (703) 435-7986 or via e-mail habrock@reston.org. For more information on the festival visit us online at www.restonfestival.com.

Nature Center Docent Program
Come learn about the Nature House and find out how rewarding volunteering can be. The Nature Center Docents staff the front desk, greet visitors and provide information at the year-round Nature House’s new state-of-the-art environmental learning facility. Training includes an overview of frequently asked questions, a description of Reston’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified building’s sustainability features, and a brief narrative of the Nature House history and current programs.

Docents staff the front desk on Saturdays from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Sundays 1–4 p.m. or from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekdays (closed on Tuesday). For more information on the Nature Center Docent Program, contact Ha Brock at (703) 435-7986 or via e-mail habrock@reston.org.

Great American Backyard Campout
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Location: Lake Fairfax County Park

Whether you’re an experienced camper or a first-timer, you’re invited to spend the summer evening of star-gazing, sharing campfire stories, roasting marshmallows and creating new memories with your friends, family and children. The event is hosted by Reston-based National Wildlife Federation; interested parties are encouraged to register for the event at www.greatamericanbackyardcampout.org.

Family Fun Series: Plunkett & Tremolo Show
Saturday, June 26, 2010
11–11:45 a.m.
Location: Reston Town Square Park
FREE

Come see the incomparable Mark Jaster and Sabrina Mandell — fun, knock-about comedy and classic physical mime antics. Tremolo is the star, while Plunkett tries to steal the show. Hilarity ensues as these two mute fools try to prove who is who with gentle humor and playful interaction. Presented by Reston Community Center and MSE Entertainment

Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Chuck Redd
Saturday, June 26, 2010
7:30–10 p.m.
Location: Reston Town Center Pavilion
FREE

Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and enjoy the sounds of Chuck Redd with Maucha Adnet, Duduka Da Fonseca, & Robert Redd. Sorry, no dance floor. Rain or shine. Concert Hotline: (703) 912-4062
Alcohol permitted at restaurants only. Presented by Reston Town Center Association and Reston Town Center.

2010 Reston Sustainability Awards
The Sustainable Reston Committee, an initiative of the Reston Citizens Association, proudly announces the 2010 Reston Sustainability Awards Program. This awards program has been created to honor those Reston citizens and organizations that have contributed significantly to making ours a sustainable community. The awards are intended to highlight global, national and local sustainability issues, and to stimulate a community-wide discussion of our mutual responsibilities to the future.

All nominations must be received no later than June 30, 2010. Nominations may be mailed to: Sustainability Awards, c/o Reston Citizens Association, P.O. Box 2851, Reston, VA 20195. For more information about the awards program, contact sr.info@restoncitizensassociation.org.

Reston Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday, May through October
8 a.m. – Noon
Location: Lake Anne Plaza
The Reston Farmers’ Market has returned for the 2010 season, with two new vendors: The Ole Pioneer’s Kitchen and 100 Bowls of Soup. Check out this year’s spread and support sustainability in our community. Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com to find out what your favorite vendors will be selling this weekend.

In addition to the restaurant samplings, the “Guns n’ Hoses Chili Cook-off” will pit area cops against firemen – the ultimate battle of the heroes –  this time in aprons in front of chili pots.  Attendees can vote for the “People’s Choice” chili. A panel of food writers and critics will determine the “overall best chili”.  The event’s masters of ceremonies will be MIX107.3’s Tommy McFly and NewsChannel8’s Katherine Amenta.

Restaurants include: Chef Geoff’s, Vinifera, Jackson’s, Mon Ami Gabi, Clyde’s, McCormick & Schmick’s, M&S Grill, Il Fornaio, Obi Sushi, Texas de Brazil, The Melting Pot, Mamma Lucia, Buffalo Wing Factory and Milwaukee Frozen Custard. On Friday from 5:30 until 10:30 pm The Fabulous Dialtones will entertain from the Town Center Pavilion. On Saturday, June 19, from 7:30 – 10:30 pm C.J. Chenier & the Redhot Louisiana Band will  perform. The Kid’s Corner tent will feature face painting, games and crafts for children.

Admission: Free, food tickets $1 each

Friday, June 18 – 3-11 pm; Saturday, June 19 – noon-11 pm

Guns n’ Hoses Chili Cook-off, Saturday June 19, noon- 4:30 pm

www.RestonTaste.com

Reston Town Center, 1760 Reston Parkway, Reston, VA 20190

703-707-9045

Contact: Lesley Green, Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, 703-707-904 Jill Collins, Jill Collins Public Relations, 703-716-0925

Legislative Update Workshop
Monday, June 14
7: 30 – 9:30 p.m.
Reston Association Headquarters, Main Conference Room
FREE

Don’t miss our annual legislative review presented by Lucia Anna “Pia” Trigiani, Attorney-at-Law with the firm Mercer Trigiani. Ms. Trigiani is an expert in the field and an active lobbyist in Richmond for homeowners’ associations. This lively presentation promises to provide you with an understanding of how legislation will impact your association and single-family detached homeowner communities.

Colvin Run Stream Restoration Meeting
Saturday, June 26, 2010
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Forest Edge Elementary School
Lunch is provided and everyone is invited.

The stream section named Forest Edge North is the first priority stream reach for the Colvin Run Watershed. The design plans are available and will be discussed at this community meeting before the plans are presented to the Design Review Board in July.

Forest Edge North begins at Baron Cameron Avenue and runs between the Forest Edge Cluster and Hillcrest Cluster, past Forest Edge Elementary School and down to Lake Fairfax.
For more information e-mail: RestonInfo@wetlandstudies.com.

July 27th Design Review Board (DRB) meeting canceled
The DRB meeting scheduled for July 27, 2010 has been canceled due to Reston Association’s upcoming move.

Odwalla will plant the tree in the chosen state. This program runs until Aug. 15, 2010 or until 175,000 trees are donated. The cost of the trees is paid by Odwalla. Should a state not accept the donated tree, the donation would go to a non-profit organization that would plant the tree.

Need woodchips?
If you happen to see a pile of woodchips on RA property and would like them for your yard, please help yourself. Clean-up work following last winter’s storm damage has left RA with piles of woodchips. There is a pile near Hunters Woods pool, too. We also have overflowing bins at our maintenance facility, so come and pick them up during normal business hours. If you have a pick-up truck and call in advance, we could even schedule loading.

NOW HIRING CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS at Reston Association Aquatics Department
The Reston Association Aquatics Department is looking for instructors for our seasonal pools. American Red Cross certified Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructors can apply now at http://careers.reston.org/.

If you have questions about required certifications for the positions please call Willa at 703-435-6532 or e-mail aquaticsinfo@reston.org.

Tennis Lessons are in full swing for all ages. Register online today.
Follow Reston tennis on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RestonTennisNews

Reston Team Tennis Underway
This is a fun, competitive league that plays Wednesday and Thursday evenings through October.
Contact: Mary Conaway (703) 435-6534.

Cool Off in a Reston Pool
ALL Reston Association pools are now open. Please check out the 2010 Pool Schedule at www.reston.org, in Reston magazine, or pick up a copy at any local pool. If you have questions about the pools please feel free to contact us at aquaticsinfo@reston.org. Pool and Tennis passes available online or in our main office. Information is available on our website. www.reston.org.

Sing a Song
Thursday, June 17, 2010
10–11 a.m.
Location: Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive
Reservations required by June 14, 2010
$5/child RA members; $8/child non-members
For ages 3–5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For reservations, call 703- 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail naturalist@reston.org.

Our birds have been singing all spring long, and it’s time we join them! Learn all about our feathered friends and how to identify some just by their songs. Get a close-up look at their feathers, nests and eggs.

Summer Break Campfire
Friday, June 25, 2010
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: WNEC Campfire Ring on Soapstone Drive between Glade Drive and Lawyers Road
Reservations required by June 22, 2010
$5/person RA members; $8/person non-members
For all ages
For reservations, call (703) 476-9689 ext. 6540 or e-mail enviroed@reston.org.

Kick off the start of summer vacation around a crackling campfire. Sing fun summer songs, roast marshmallows and do an end-of-school cheer! Share an evening of fun with an RA naturalist.

June Bird Walk
Sunday, June 27, 2010
7:30–10:30 a.m.
Location: Buttermilk Creek Nature Trail. Meet at Uplands Pool, 11032 Ring Road.
No reservations required.
FREE

Beginning and expert birders are all welcome to look at the birds that inhabit the beautiful Buttermilk Creek area. This walk is jointly sponsored by Reston Association and its Environmental Advisory Committee, the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and The Bird Feeder store.

Reston Association plans 85+ Special Events each year. Check out what activities are available for you and your family at www.reston.org. Click the Parks, Recreation & Events link and join us for some fun this summer.

The Great American Backyard Campout, co-sponsored by American Girl and Hershey’s, will benefit National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There campaign, whose mission is to return to children what they don’t even know they’ve lost: their connection to the natural world. Kids today spend twice as much time indoors as their parents did, missing out on the simple pleasures and lasting mental and physical health benefits of daily outdoor time.

Be the Leader: Orientation Set for Invasive Plant Management Leaders
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Learn the leadership and organizational skills that will help you manage a group of volunteers as you search for invasive plants before they gain a foothold and choke out the native plants. This is part of the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) program.

During this orientation, you will be taught how to survey an area of the parkland, identify the invasive plants and use a hand-held GPS unit to mark their location and log the information into a website.

There are only six open slits per session, so sign up quickly.

For more information about the EDRR program, scheduled excursions or how to become involved, contact Kathy Frederick, Invasive Management Area Volunteer Coordinator, at (703) 324-8681 or e-mail katherine.frederick@fairfaxcounty.gov. Visit the Fairfax County parks Web site for more.

Volunteer for a Shift at Taste of Reston at RTC
Friday, June 18, 3–11 p.m. and Saturday, June 19, Noon–11 p.m.
Both individuals and corporations are invited to volunteer at this year’s Taste of Reston. Corporations, consider having your teams volunteer for a shift. ALL volunteers will receive a Taste of Reston T-shirt and a $20 gift certificate to Brix American Bistro as a thank you for your time and efforts.

Visit www.restonchamber.org or click here to download the volunteer form. E-mail your form to Lesley Green at lesley@m-b-logistics.com, or fax it to the Chamber at (703) 707-9049.

Weed Warriors Project – English Ivy
Saturday, June 26, 2010
10 a.m. to Noon
For ages 13 or older
Location: First entrance to Old Trail Drive, heading east toward Soapstone Drive from Reston Parkway

Our native trees, ferns and wildflowers are under attack by invasive exotic plants like English Ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and Bamboo. 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.

RA needs warriors to join us in rescuing Reston’s beautiful parkland from these aggressive plants. Spend a couple of hours every 4th Saturday of each month as we help restore Reston’s forests to their natural state.

Long pants and long sleeves are recommended; there will be poison ivy. Water, work gloves and tools will be provided.

Nature Center Docent Program
Come learn about the Nature House and find out how rewarding volunteering can be. The Nature Center Docents staff the front desk, greet visitors and provide information at the year-round Nature House’s new state-of-the-art environmental learning facility. Training includes an overview of frequently asked questions, a description of Reston’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified building’s sustainability features, and a brief narrative of the Nature House history and current programs.

Docents staff the front desk on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sundays 1–4 p.m. or from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekdays (closed on Tuesday). For more information on the Nature Center Docent Program, contact Ha Brock at 703 – 435-7986 or e-mail habrock@reston.org.

Be a part of Reston Festival’s 46th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11 at Reston Town Center.

Volunteers are needed for set-up, volunteer check-in, vendor parking, information and sales booth, concessions, children’s activities, breakdown and much more. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. In exchange for your volunteer work, you will receive a 2010 festival t-shirt and a meal ticket. Big
groups are welcome and students can receive validation for community service hours. For more information or to volunteer contact Ha Brock at
703-435-7986 or via e-mail habrock@reston.org.

Reston Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday, May through October
8 a.m.–Noon
Location: Lake Anne Plaza
The Reston Farmers’ Market has returned for the 2010 season, with two new vendors: The Ole Pioneer’s Kitchen and 100 Bowls of Soup. Check out this year’s spread and support sustainability in our community. Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com to find out what your favorite vendors will be selling this weekend.

Free Summer Series Concerts at the Reston Town Center Pavilion
Saturday, June 12, 2010
7:30 –10 p.m.
FREE – rain or shine
Enjoy the sounds of island rhythms, funk and blues by Entrain. Alcohol permitted at restaurants only. Contact the Concert Hotline for more information: (703) 912-4062.

Information Session for Fairfax CASA
Saturday, June 12, 2010
11 a.m.–Noon
Location: Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive
Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates will host an information session for interested volunteers who would like to learn more about advocating for abused or neglected children. Volunteers must be at least 21 and willing to commit 20 hours per month. All necessary training is provided; no prior experience is required. Call (703) 273-3526 ext. 22 or contact ekosarin@casafairfax.org for more information.

Summer Kickoff at Marvelous Market
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Come to the Reston Town Center for $3 sandwiches, wraps or entrée salads and $6 Combos, which include a sandwich, wrap or entrée salad, chips and a canned soda. Toasted sandwiches are excluded. Two per person max; while supplies last. Visit www.marvelousmarket.com for more information.

Harry Potter: World of Wizarding Art at ArtInsights
Through Monday, July 19, 2010
Location: Reston Town Center, 11921 Freedom Drive
See the exhibit that celebrates The Harry Potter Wizarding World in Florida with new exclusive original and limited edition art of Harry Potter. Visit artinsights.com for details.

2010 Reston Sustainability Awards
The Sustainable Reston Committee, an initiative of the Reston Citizens Association, proudly announces the 2010 Reston Sustainability Awards Program. This awards program has been created to honor those Reston citizens and organizations that have contributed significantly to making ours a sustainable community. The awards are intended to highlight global, national and local sustainability issues, and to stimulate a community-wide discussion of our mutual responsibilities to the future.

All nominations must be received no later than June 30, 2010. Nominations may be mailed to: Sustainability Awards, c/o Reston Citizens Association, P.O. Box 2851, Reston, VA 20195. For more information about the awards program, contact sr.info@restoncitizensassociation.org.