IN THIS ISSUE Treasurer Report/Virginia Run Website/ School Bus Stop Activity/Coupon Books...... 3 AAA Winter/Holiday Schedule...... 4 Box Tops/Scouting for Food/55+ Club...... 5 Protect Our Water...... 6 Time to Decorate/Winterfest/Volunteer for Turkey Troy...... 7 25th Annual Virginia Run Turkey Trot...... 8 25th Annual Virginia Run Turkey Trot NOVEMBER 2013 Entry Form...... 9 Riptide Families/Community Activities Committee...... 10 The Nutcracker...... 11 A Newsletter for the Residents of Virginia Run PRESIDENT’S REPORT By: Jay Johnston The fall months are upon us and with them come the changing of the leaves, Halloween and the Thanksgiving season. We once again welcome visitors to the Community and Virginia Run residents who support the annual Turkey Trot event. This year is expected to be one of the best, as the weather is expected to be warmer than usual. I encourage each of you to support this year’s event, while getting some exercise before the football games begin and turkey is served. On behalf of the Board of Trustees we would like to wish you a safe Halloween and Happy Thanksgiving. And now for some very good news. The Board, with recommendations from the Asset Management Committee (AMC) and Sequoia Management Company, approved a budget that will not increase monthly fees from the current $63.00, yet maintains the quality of Community’s appearance and services provided. The original draft budget contained monthly fees of $65.00 but to maintain the current monthly fees, the Board decided to return approximately $2.00 per month per household to the homeowners, resulting in monthly fees of $63.00. During the negotiations with Williams/ Transco the Association received money for use of the Association’s easements and possible damage to our property. Since the Association has no additional expenses associated with the funds received, we have elected to return the unused portion of $30,000 to the homeowners. The AMC and Management Company have reviewed the expected income, projected expenses, and forwarded a balanced budget proposal with minor changes to the assessment structure – contributing slightly more to the general fees and slightly less to trash removal. The Board expects trash removal assessments to decrease or remain constant in 2014. We continue to hold the line on costs including management company fees, legal fees, common area and pool expenses, as well as general operation and maintenance costs. The Board approved the balanced budget unanimously. The Board also passed a series of motions that increased the monthly assessments to homeowners for the repairs and maintenance of common driveways, held steady the fees for Pleasant Hills access to the Virginia Run pool, and reduced contributions to the Capital Improvement, while holding steady on the Contingency Reserve account funding. The Board is proud of the Association’s continued financial health and wish to commend the AMC and Sequoia Management Company for their diligence in maintaining the costs associated with managing the Community; to the residents for their ongoing support of the Association fee structure, and our ability to minimize the impact of the recent housing challenges. We have had very few foreclosures in the Community and where we have had overdue accounts, our management team, Jan Fenton and Ann Wilkes have done a wonderful job of negotiating and collecting those overdue amounts. On October 9, 2013, the Virginia Department of Transportation and Sully District Supervisor sponsored a Public Hearing regarding the planned improvements to the intersection of Pleasant Valley and Braddock Roads. The Community was well represented by members of the Board of Trustees and residents of Virginia Run. Thanks to all the residents who attended, as we significantly outnumbered the residents from Loudoun County in attendance. Most of those in attendance were extremely disappointed with the forum of the public hearing. VDOT presented new materials during the meeting but unfortunately were only available on their website just hours before the meeting. No public speaking was permitted that would have allowed attendees to voice their favor or disfavor with the proposed plans. VDOT was to allow 10 days for comment, but through negotiations with our legislators and VDOT the date has been extended to October 30, 2013. That said, members of the Board and residents alike completed the comment cards, recorded messages to VDOT and Sully District Supervisor using the court and the newspaper reporters in attendance. We have all tried to do our part but this project continues down the path at a very rapid pace – and many of us believe it is in an effort to beat the final plans for Route 50, thereby allowing Loudoun County residents a permanent alternative to Route 50 when completed. The next event will be the Fairfax Board of Supervisor’s meeting, which the Board plans to attend to voice our concerns over the planning, development and implementation of the current roundabout. A Virginia Run resident has done an excellent job summarizing the challenges of roundabouts citing the State of New Jersey which has elected to remove most of their roundabouts constructed in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Please see the paper on the Virginia Run website at www.virginiarun.com. BOARD OF TRUSTEES CLUBS & CONTACTS Jay Johnston...... President Ladies Day Bridge...... Brigitte LaFroth...... 703-968-7442 Jim Bonk...... Vice President Ladies Eve. Bridge...... Audrey Hunt...... 703-830-8032 Thomas Yehl...... Treasurer / AMC Liaison Michael Stanton...... Secretary Swim Team...... Dana Matthews...... 703-322-1464 Steve Logan...... Board Member Tennis Club...... Kim Dillard...... 703-988-0230 Kyle Osterhout...... Board Member Turkey Trot...... Laurie Horstmann...... 703-815-0937 Ted Troscianecki...... Board Member WFCCA Rep...... Ted Troscianecki...... 703-968-7401 Sully Dist. Council Rep...... Jay Johnson...... 703-815-1136 COMMITTEES, CHAIRS & CO-CHAIRS 55+ Club...... Mary Parker...... 703-818-1834 Architectural Review Board...... 703-815-1136 CAC...... Beth Tweddle...... 703-815-8239 Assets Management...... 703-815-1136 Community Activities...... Beth Tweddle...... 703-815-8239 Neighborhood Watch...... Mike Reilly...... 703-818-9189 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Polly Herpy...... 703-968-4271 Police, Fire & Rescue...... 911 Emergency Non-Emergency Police...... 703-691-2131 VIRGINIA RUN COMMUNITY CENTER Animal Control...... 703-691-2131 15355 Wetherburn Court, Centreville, Virginia 20120 Consumer Affairs...... 703-222-8435 Phone 703-815-1136 • Fax 703-222-8876 Dulles Noise Complaint...... 703-572-8215 Email address: [email protected] Hazardous Disposal...... 703-631-1179 Web address: www.virginiarun.com Miss Utility - (Before You Dig)...... 800-552-7001 Facilities are available for residents’ use seven days a week Post Office - Sully Station Branch...... 703-378-5502 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Post Office - Centreville Branch...... 703-830-7690 Management office hours Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Supervisor Michael Frey’s Office...... 703-814-7100 Wed 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (The office may occasionally be closed during the above hours VDOT (Road Conditions)...... 800-367-7623 due to other Association business) VDOT (Snow Emergency)...... 703-383-2600 VDOT (Dead Animal Removal)...... 703-383-8368 AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY ONLY NUMBER Northern Virginia Electric (NOVEC)...... 703-335-0500 (703) 230-2240 Wildlife Rescue League...... 703-440-0800 Virginia Run Swimming Pool Guard Desk...... 703-815-1442 MANAGEMENT COMPANY Virginia Run Swimming Pool Pay Phone...... 703-815-9700 Sequoia Management Company, Inc. Missing/Damaged Street Name Signs...... 703-934-2840 13998 Parkeast Circle, Chantilly, Virginia 20151-2283 Missing/Damaged Traffic Signs (Stop/Speed)...... 703-383-8368

VIRGINIA RUN ASSOCIATION DUES The monthly assessments of $63.00 are due on the first day of each month and can be assessed a $10.00 late fee if not paid by the 15th. Please make sure your checks are payable to Virginia Run – not Sequoia Management – and include your account number provided to you in your cou- pon book. Check w/coupon should be mailed to Virginia Run, C/O Sequoia Management Co., P. O. Box 18003, Ashburn, VA 20146. Checks made out improperly or mailed to the main office or clubhouse, can cause a delay in the check being posted to your account.

TRASH REMOVAL Pickup days are Monday and Thursday each week. All yard debris, newspapers and recycling material must be neatly bundled or bagged. Large items will be disposed of at no charge, but please call American Disposal Service (ADS) at 703-368-0500 to make arrangements. Yard debris is collected on Mondays and other recycling materials are collected Thursdays. The ADS customer service number is 703-368-0500 or you can log on to www.american-disposal.com. Do not put trash out prior to 5:00 p.m., the evening before collection.

THE HORN The Horn is an official publication of the Virginia Run Community Association. It is for the official use of the Association and personal communications between individual members. Use of The Horn for any other purpose is prohibited. The Association is not responsible for the accuracy of information supplied or reproduced herein. The views expressed herein are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Association or of Management. Publication in this newsletter of announcements, resolutions, rules and regulations duly adopted by the Board of Trustees serves as official notice to homeowners and residents of these enactments for purposes of enforcement. All advertisements and articles for The Horn must be submitted by the 5th of each month prior to publication. 1996 Virginia Run Community Association, Inc. All rights reserved. This publication is for the sole purpose of the members of the Association and may not be reproduced in whole or in part, mechanically or electronically, without the expressed written permission from the Association.

VIRGINIA RUN 2 NOVEMBER 2013 TREASURER’S REPORT By: Thomas Yehl

JAN - AUGUST 2013 JAN - SEPTEMBER 2013 FINANCIAL RESULTS FINANCIAL RESULTS REVENUE $530,675 $600,218 EXPENSES $535,943 $590,070 SURPLUS/ DEFICIT $4,732 $10,148

THRU AUGUST 2013 THRU SEPTEMBER 2013 CASH ON HAND $1,543,910 $1,526,305 LESS REPLACEMENT RESERVES $921,840 $932,404 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT $121,217 $96,006 RESERVE FUND TOTAL LIABILITIES $334,009 $328,128 NET AVAILABLE CASH & OPERATING CONTINGENCY $166,844 $169,767

VIRGINIA RUN WEBSITE Newsletter Delivery Survey – We have created a survey on the website asking members if you prefer a mailed copy of The Horn or an email letting you know the newsletter has been posted to the website. Please take a moment to register on the website – www.virginiarun.com – and take the survey. If you do not have access to email, please call the Management office at(703) 815-1136 and we will take your vote. SCHOOL BUS STOP ACTIVITY We received another complaint regarding children littering at a bus stop on Hidden Canyon Road. In addition, it was reported neighbors in that area are not cleaning up after their dogs. Your neighbors thank you for your cooperation! COUPON BOOKS Coupon books will arrive in the middle of November for 2014. If you are on automatic debt where Management withdraws the funds directly from your account, you will not receive a coupon book. CLUBHOUSE ENTRY CODE Due to an incident of unauthorized use of the clubhouse, we changed the front door code on Monday, October 28, 2013. All members that have current reservations, committee and activity chairpersons have been given the new code. If you require access and have a legitimate purpose to use the facility outside of normal business hours, please contact the community manager at [email protected] or (703) 815-1136.

VIRGINIA RUN 3 NOVEMBER 2013 Winter/Holiday Service Schedule

Dear Virginia Run Community, Happy Holidays! As we all enter the busy Holiday season, we would like to remind you of the upcoming collection schedule and inclement weather policies.

Thanksgiving Day: Office is closed and no services will be provided. If your regular recycling pickup falls on this day, recycling collection make up day will be the Saturday after the holiday (November 30th).**

Christmas Day & New Year’s Day: Falls on a Wednesday this year. Office is closed and no services will be provided. Since your trash or recycling collection does not fall on this day, there will be no interruption in service collection days.

**On make-up days, crews come through neighborhoods earlier than normal, please make sure residents put their items curbside the night before.**

Yard Debris Collection: Yard debris is collected every Monday throughout the year.

Christmas Tree Collection: Single family and multi-dwelling attached homes, Christmas trees will be collected on January 6th and January 13th. We ask all tinsel and decorations be removed. Please do not place trees in plastic bags.

Inclement Weather: Safety in your community is our primary concern. Roads and/or areas which are deemed unsafe due to snow or ice will be suspended for collection. If suspension occurs, services will resume on the next regularly scheduled collection day.

We would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve you and your community. If you have any questions, please call our customer service department at (571) 292-5510, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or visit us on our website at www.americandisposal.com.

At your disposal, American Disposal Service

VIRGINIA RUN 4 NOVEMBER 2013 VIRGINIA RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEEDS YOUR HELP!!

As many people know, Virginia Run Elementary School collects Box Tops for Education. As some people know, it is sometimes hard to remember to look for those little Box Tops and bring them to the school or the Community Center! If that is the category that you fall into we have got a perfect solution for you: you can also earn money by shopping at over 250 on-line retailers. Simply register to support VRES on the Box Tops website (www.boxtops4education.com), and then you can go to the Earn tab, and then click on Shop Marketplace. Once there you can choose the store that you want to shop at (Expedia, Dell, Overstock, Holiday Inn, iTunes and Many More!), click on that store name & you will be taken to their normal website - it’s that easy! Please contact Johannah Evans at 703-266-0369 or [email protected] with any questions on how to register or shop via the Box Tops website. Thank you so much for your support of Virginia Run Elementary School!

SCOUTING FOR FOOD!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd ....BAG DROP OFF SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th ....FOOD DONATION PICK UP

Scouting for Food is an annual service project that Sully District Scouts participate in by collecting canned food donations for the food pantry of the Capitol Area Food Bank. Scouts will be distributing plastic grocery bags to all homes in the Virginia Run Community on Saturday, November 2nd. Scouts will return to pick up non-perishable food donations on Saturday, November 8th. Please place donations at your front stoops by 9:00 a.m. As a community, Virginia Run has always been very generous in its donations and the food bank is counting on us and this food drive to stock their shelves for those in need during the holiday season. Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Conner at lauren@ connerfamily.org.

55+ CLUB

Our active 2013/2014 season is underway with many events planned for the coming year, among them: shows, musical events, casino outings, happy hours and more.

Happy Hour is planned for Wednesday, November 6th at 5:00 at Velocity Five Sports Bar & Restaurant in Centreville. The club offers you an opportunity to meet your neighbors, make new friendships and enjoy a variety of activities.

An ITALIAN POT LUCK DINNER is planned for the November 20th meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the community center. Please bring your favorite Italian dish to share and your own beverage of choice. For additional information please call: Dolly at (703) 818-7656 or Mary at (703) 818-1834.

VIRGINIA RUN 5 NOVEMBER 2013

PROTECT OUR WATER: ONLY RAIN IN THE DRAIN

My name is Mitchell McDonald and I am a Life Scout in Troop 893. My Eagle project is to educate the community and label my assigned area of 155 storm drains (of approximately 465) in Virginia Run with eye-catching “No Dumping” signs (like the image to the left). These signs are intended to dissuade people from non-point source pollution which is pollution in our water originating from many sources. Every time it rains, the water from storms pick up litter, motor oil, chemicals, and pet waste and dump it into our storm drains. Our drains lead to the Cub Run stream which runs into the Occoquan, to the Potomac, into the Chesapeake, and finally to the mighty Atlantic itself. As a community there are five things we can do to prevent this sort of pollution

• Don't let suds from washing your car go down the storm drain! Soap, oil, and car chemicals can all damage stream water quality.

• Scoop the poop. Help keep harmful bacteria out of our streams by disposing of pet waste in the trash can or toilet - it's the law.

• Fertilize in the fall, if at all. Reduce or eliminate fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide use on your lawn. The nitrogen and phosphorus in fertilizers create low-oxygen dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay each year. Pesticides and herbicides can disrupt aquatic ecosystems.

• Practice watershed-friendly yard care. Plant native plants, shrubs and trees; get a rain barrel, or install a rain garden to help protect streams.

• Prevent and report storm drain dumping. Dispose of household hazardous waste properly and recycle used motor oil at your local service station. If you see hazardous wastes like pesticides, paint, or motor oil being dumped in the storm drains, report it to Fairfax County at 703-691-2131, TTY 711.

When: Sunday, November 10th between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, November 17th between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.).

What: In my assigned area, teams of 2 – 4 scouts/volunteers will drop off educational fliers and use adhesive to label all the storm drains with the signs (no spray paint here!).

Where: the western half of Virginia Run from Route 29 to Trillium House Lane, Meherrin Court, and Eagle Tavern Way

Who: volunteers welcome! If you’d like to volunteer or if you have any questions, please call me at 703-815-9980.

For more information see the Fairfax County, Northern Virginia Soil and Water District web site at: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/stormdrained.htm

This project is authorized by the Virginia Department of Transportation, the Northern Virginia Soil and Water District, and the Virginia Run Home Owners Association. This project is funded by Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services.

VIRGINIA RUN 6 NOVEMBER 2013 IT’S TIME TO DECORATE THE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 9:30am at the Virginia Run Community Center

Start your holiday season off with a fun morning of decorating, holiday music, light refreshments, and a little holiday cheer! For more information-contact Judy Kelsen at [email protected]

ISO: WINTERFEST COMMITTEE & SANTA!

This popular event has all the elements for success—except one—volunteers! Date: Sunday, 12/1 Time: Noon – 2:00p.m. Horse drawn hayrides—done Santa—red suit, fluffy beard, but no one to wear it! People ready to have Winterfest fun—always. The framework for fun is in place, just need the people that will add their special touch to making it happen. Please email: [email protected] if you can be part of this happy event. Thank you!

VOLUNTEER FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL VIRGINIA RUN THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TROT

The 25th Virginia Run annual Turkey Trot, a fund raiser for Life with Cancer is coming up on Thanksgiving Day. We need volunteers for the following times and jobs: Saturday November 23 th from 9am -12pm: 10 volunteers for packet stuffing preparatory 4 strong volunteers for heavy lifting/outdoor Tuesday November 26th- 5-8:30pm: 15 volunteers needed for packet pick-up. Wednesday- November 27th 2:30-7:30pm: 15 volunteers needed for packet pick-up. 3 to 4 strong volunteers from 4:00-6:30PM to help with water and bagel pick-up. Thanksgiving Morning- 6:00-8:30am: 15 volunteers needed for packet pick-up Saturday November 30th 9:00am-12pm: 5 volunteers needed for heavy lifting/outdoor Volunteering high school and middle school students can get public service credit. Come out, meet your neighbors and support a great cause! Please contact Helaine Newman (703) 402-3134 or [email protected]

VIRGINIA RUN 7 NOVEMBER 2013 25th Annual Virginia Run Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Presented By: Mitchell Eye Institute, John D. Mitchell, MD

The Virginia Run Turkey Trot is right around the corner! This year is a mile stone year as we get ready for the 25th Thanksgiving Day 5k run/2k walk. We hope that you and your family and friends will participate in the event and help us raise money for Life with Cancer. Last year we had over 4500 participants in the event and donated $95,000 to Life with Cancer from the proceeds. Our goal this year is to donate $100,000 to Life with Cancer – this would put the Virginia Run Turkey Trot’s total donation over the years to Life with Cancer at over 1 million dollars. We could not be this race without our very generous sponsors, many of whom live in Virginia Run. We will be acknowledge them in all in our Dec and Jan Horn and on our Virginia Run website. To register for the 5k run or 2K walk please visit the Virginia Run website www. virginiarun.com and click on the logo – it will direct you to registration (note the registration site is secure and there are no fees for registering online). Also, please consider volunteering to help out at the race/walk (before, after during) it takes a community to host this event! Hope to see you on Thanksgiving morning!!

VIRGINIA RUN 8 NOVEMBER 2013 25th Annual Virginia Run Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Presented By: Mitchell Eye Institute, John D. Mitchell, MD

Start Time: 8:00AM th Date: Thursday, November 28 Start/Finish (USTAF Certified Course):

Virginia Run Community Center 15355 Wetherburn Court Centreville, Virginia 20120

Cost:

Pre-register by Nov. 2: Run $25; Walk $15 Register Nov. 3 to Nov. 28: Run* $30; Walk** $20

*Runners - No event day registration. Registration limited to 4000. **Walkers - Unlimited number of participants can register on site.

Special Packet Pick-up at Fairfax Pacer’s Running rd th Store: Sat and Sun, Nov 23 & 24 Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Race Packet Pick-up at Community Center: Tuesday, Nov. 26 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 27 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov 28 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO:

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM – Cash and Checks (payable to Virginia Run Turkey Trot) ONLY

LIABILITY WAIVER MUST BE SIGNED BEFORE MAILING OR FAXING: I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity and that I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly I I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the organizers of the Virginia Run Turkey Trot 5K, the Virginia Run Homeowners Association, Life with Cancer, Pacers Events, USATF and all other sponsor, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. Further, I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for legitimate purposes.

Signature ______Date: ______VIRGINIA(Parent RUN or Guardian if participant is under 18) 9 NOVEMBER 2013

ATTENTION RIPTIDE FAMILIES – PAST AND PRESENT

You are cordially invited to the first Annual Riptide Holiday Social Date: Saturday, December 7, 2013 Time: 7pm Location: Virginia Run Community Center Please RSVP to [email protected]

Please join us for some holiday cheer, catching up with swim families (past and present) and helping raise funds for a great cause – the Wrinkle Family-Virginia Run Scholarship Fund. Appetizers, dessert and wine/coffee will be served.

Cost: $15 per person or $25 a couple. Please make checks payable to the Wrinkle Family-Virginia Run Scholarship Fund. Checks can be dropped off at the community center in advance or paid at the door the day of the event.

If you can’t make the event, but would like to donate to the fund, please note that the Wrinkle Family-Virginia Run Scholarship Fund is an IRS recognized non-profit 501(c)3 and all donations are tax deductible! If you would like more information on how to get involved with this program, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

CAC—COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

Yes – It’s All About You The wonderful events that make our community a neighborhood invite you to Make It Happen! Resident volunteers keep great traditions going and create new ones! Please contact Management at 703-815-1136 to be part of making Virginia Run the special place it is! Thank you! WINTERFEST 12/1/2013 VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED 2014 EVENTS Clothing and Toy Sale (2) Donilee Alexander-Goldsmith July 4th Pool Side Picnic--OPEN Mont Carlo Night—OPEN Adult Poolside Party--OPEN Tween Pool Party—Beth Tweddle Halloween Parade—Christy Brubaker Spring Egg Hunt—Christy Brubaker Summer Read Nights!—Christy Brubaker

VIRGINIA RUN 10 NOVEMBER 2013 Centreville High School Theater December 14 & 15, 2013 - 3:00 p.m.

$12 Adults Proceeds Benefit: $10 Students/Children, • CVHS Drama Scholarships Seniors (age 62+) • Fisher House Foundation

Contact Information For Tickets: For Program Ads: [email protected] [email protected]

All checks payable to CVHS Drama Boosters

VIRGINIA RUN 11 SEPTEMBERNOVEMBER 2013 MARKETPLACE ADVERTISEMENTS

BEAUTY/SPECIALTY SERVICES Concrete & Masonry Repair – Including driveways, patios, sidewalks, steps and retaining walls. With 25 years Massage and Spray Tan in Your Home – Swedish, deep of experience, call Jesus Rivas for free estimates at tissue, pregnancy, cellulite treatments; 1hour/$85, 30 min. (703) 898-4168. Licensed and insured. no table/$35, spray tan/$40. Community member Andrea Kelliher, NCTMB (703) 216-3907. [email protected] L&P Carpenter, LLC – Specializing in all home or www.handsonhealthscents.com construction, repairs, landscaping, lawn mowing, decks, deck replacement with composite material, woodwork and CHILD CARE/NANNIES much more! Great references. Call for your free estimate. Licensed and insured. Call Luis Portillo at (571) 436-0411 Home Daycare Provider – 12 years experience serving or [email protected]. Virginia Run . Certified by Office of Fairfax Children, CPR and First Rite Aid. Care from newborn to KG. No A Keen Eye Handyman – Specializing in small jobs; smoking/no pets. Full, part-time, drop off care available. drywall repair, caulking, fixture replacement, gutter Outdoor/indoor activities, potty training. Walking distance cleaning & much more. Call (703) 801-3139. from VA Run ES. Please call (703) 944-7754 or email [email protected]. Flores Fencing – For all your fencing needs. We also replace rotten fence posts. Great references in Virginia Run. Loving, Educated, Professional Nanny, F/T, Live Out – Call Raul at (703) 583-1297. Caring, trustworthy, dependable, American citizen, 20 years experience with children of all ages. Non-smoker, excellent R & N Carpentry – General handyman services to references. Prefers: Centreville, Oakton, Vienna, Fairfax include: pressure washing, deck and fence repair, deck and surrounding areas. Call Josie at (703) 975-2099. sealing and staining and exterior wood rot repair. Bathroom remodeling and tile work too. Call (703) 987-5096 for free CONSTRUCTION, PAINTING, estimate. Licensed and insured. FLOORS & FENCING Core Outdoor Living – Decks, Screen Porches, Patios, My Guy Contracting – Providing remodeling and new Retaining Walls, Outside Kitchens, Gazebos, and more. construction services for kitchens, bathrooms, decks, We offer superior craftsmanship and service at competitive fences, windows, doors, flooring, sheds and most all prices. Licensed & insured. 5% VA Run resident discount. carpentry projects. Free Estimates. Experienced – Licensed Please call (703) 266-4856 or visit www.CoreOutdoor.com. – Bonded. Get the job done the right way – call “My Guy” at (703) 899-3354. A & R Contracting – Specializing in finished basements and baths. We also do any type of home improvements Renaissance Landscapes LLC – Specializing in and repairs. Small jobs are just as important as big jobs to landscaping and interior custom painting. Contact us. Licensed and insured. Call Robert at (703) 629-0362, John Price, Owner, at (703) 408-9177; email at (703) 221-8155 or [email protected]. [email protected]; or via website at www. renaissancelandscapesllc.com. References available Powerwashing Specialists, LLC – Free estimates, licensed upon request. and insured. 24 years experience cleaning siding, decks, fences, patios, driveways, steps/stoops and walkways. All By Code, LLC – Electrical work: small jobs OK! Deck clear sealing and custom painting. Call Mark at (703) Recessed lighting, new circuits, ceiling fans, sub-panels, 753-3856. upgrades, transfer switches, home inspection repairs, basements and more! Licensed and Insured. Call (703) 296-2867 or [email protected].

VIRGINIA RUN 12 SEPTEMBERNOVEMBER 2013 MARKETPLACE ADVERTISEMENTS

HEATING & PLUMBING Tree Services – Storm damage, trimming, pruning, removals and stump grinding. International Society of A. Heatwole Plumbing Service Company – 34 years Arborculture Certified Arborist. Since 1991,Professional experience in the Centreville area. Complete plumbing Property Maintenance, Inc. Call (703) 273-9626 or repairs; no travel charges; emergency services. MENTION www.ppmlandscapes.com. Fast/Free estimates. THIS AD AND RECEIVE $12.00 off every service call! Please call (703) 830-4242. HOME FOR SALE Home for Sale 55+ Heritage Hunt – $454,500 for HOUSE CLEANING 3BR/3BA 2600 SF in patio home with 3 levels includes unfinished basement with W./O. All activity areas and Nilda’s Cleaning Service – Residential, homes, move MBR on main level with 2 more BR’s & bath, upper level. out-in, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or special one-time Deck with view to common area and mountains. See 55+ service. Good references, licensed and insured. Free community listings at www.marylaroche.com. To view call estimates. 50% off second cleaning. Call (571) 332-0467 (703) 919-0747. or (703) 401-1320 and ask for Nilda or Javier. MAILBOX SERVICES Dalia Cleaning Service – Give us a chance to serve you! Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, special occasions, move in/ Mailboxes/Mailbox Stands – Very reasonable rates! For outs and office. Call:(703) 274-5575 or (571) 484-3163 standard rural mailbox/lockable mailbox/mailbox stand for free estimate. repairs or replacements call Mainstreet Mailboxes and More at (703) 753-5521. – Tree shaping, pruning, topping, and L&P Tree Services Mailbox Xpress – Mailbox repair/replacement/installation. tree removal. Great Virginia Run references! For a free Call (703) 855-9471 or www.mailboxxpress.com. Angie’s estimate call Theresa at (703) 577-0004. List 2011 Super Service Award for both Washington and Baltimore Metropolitan Areas. Professional Property Maintenance Inc. – Lawn mowing and more. Fertilizing and weed control, aerating and MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES/ seeding, mulching, shrub pruning, spring and fall clean- SPECIALTY SERVICES/OTHER ups. Reliable service with professional results since 1991. Fast/Free estimates. Call (703) 273-9626. A Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair – Will be held Saturday November 9th, 2013 from 9am-3pm at Centreville United Raymond’s Tree and Landscaping – Tree trimming, Methodist Church, 6400 Old Centreville road. Over 50 removal, topping, feeding, stump grinding, hedge craft vendors will be on hand selling their wares. United trimming, mulching and plant pruning. Free estimates. Call Methodist women are hosting a Silent Auction, Grandma’s Raymond at (540) 675-3677 or (703) 401-1121 (cell). Attic, White Elephant, Bake sale, Book Nook and Luncheon at the event. Free Admission. All proceeds will Living Colour Lawn and Landscape – Serving Virginia be used to benefit 8 local, state and international charities Run residents since 1988. Weekly Mowing, Edging & affiliated with the church.Contact (703) 830-2684 or Trimming as low as $34.95 (Multi-Neighbor rate), Pruning, [email protected] for more information. Leaf Removal and Mulching. For Free Estimate call (703) 698-0014, email: [email protected], or visit Junk Removal – Local, Eco-friendly, Reliable Hauling. our website LivingColourLandscaping.com. 1. Donation 2. Recycling 3. Disposal Keep your junk from becoming garbage! Call today for a free estimate (703) 400-7645 or visit us at www.123junk.com.

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What’s the Scoop in the Coop?? – Your neighbors know! FITNESS/PERSONAL TRAINING/ Join the Hen List –it’s free! Send your email to: PRIVATE INSTRUCTION [email protected]. Are You A Runner? – Want to get together with others Neighborhood Garage Doors – Repair and replacement in your community that run? Every Wednesday from of residential garage doors and openers. Family-owned 6:45pm to 8:15pm our group gathers at Centreville Baptist and operated. (703) 680-5716 or Church (just east down Rt. 29 from the VA Run community [email protected]. center) and does a short run and usually a workout. We’re a Christian group but welcome all and the cost is FREE. Wildlife Services – We solve wildlife problems humanely. For information please contact Mike Suchodolski at No animals are injured or die as a result of our work. [email protected] We evict them and exclude them from your home and we provide a warranty. We have the best prices in the GET FIT FOR FALL! – I can help!! Certified Personal Washington DC metro area. Please read our reviews on Fitness Training IN YOUR HOME. Individualized Angie’s List. Humane Wildlife Conflict Resolution, programs, nutritional guidance, weight loss. Pre/post LLC. – Call (703) 986-0123. www.FuzzyIntruders.com partum, pilates and yoga; all ages/fitness levels. Equipment or [email protected]. provided. EFFICIENT, AFFORDABLE, FREE PHONE CONSULTATION. Call Stephanie Gotfried at Travel Professional – From exotic Caribbean getaways, (703) 542-2595. Visit www.fitnesstogova.com. luxurious cruises, or the hottest Las Vegas resorts, let Odyssey travel’s staff of certified travel professionals TUTORING/INSTRUCTIONAL/LESSONS help design your next vacation. Call Michelle Duncan, MCC, LS, DS, at (703) 830-2159, or 1 (800) 525-2159. Algebra Tutor – Experienced high school math teacher E-mail [email protected]. Visit available for tutoring Algebra I and Algebra II. Reasonable www.odysseytravelinc.com. Like us on Facebook! rates. Contact Judy Benes for more information at Odyssey Travel Inc., for your epic adventure. (703) 830-6170 or email [email protected].

WOW – Women of the Word – Located in Virginia Run… Piano Lessons in Your Home – Accredited teacher with 20 we’re a gathering of sisters in Christ, and we’d love for you years experience is seeking beginners or advanced students, to join us! Contact us at: [email protected] ages 81/2 or older. Call Mrs. Johnson at (703) 368-3262 for details. The Doctor Is In – PC repairs and installations for less! 15 years experience. Call the CPR Doctor for all your Professional Tutoring – UVA-trained tutor, 20 years residential and business computer needs. You can’t go of experience. Grades 7-12 and college. Math, Science, wrong. Call (703) 766-3840. Spanish, French, English, History, Study Skills, SAT Preparation and College Coaching. Contact Julia Ross at Travel Professional – Price vs. Value, do you know how (703) 830-7037 or www.JuliaRossPT.com to tell the difference? Everyone has seen those amazing deals online, but one is a dream come true, and the other SAT Preparation – SAT classes for Juniors registering a nightmare. How do you know which is which? Now you now. Many students improve over 400 points. Strong know why to call the certified travel professionals at Odyssey SAT scores open doors for college admissions and Travel Inc. Call Michelle Duncan, MCC, LCS, DS at (703) scholarships. Contact Julia Ross at (703) 830-7037 or 830-2159 or email [email protected]. www.juliarossPT.com.

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Tutoring in Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, SAT WINDOW MULLIONS/GRILLES Prep and Calculus – Virginia Run resident conducting individual or group tutoring sessions. To learn more, Window Pane/Mullions – If you are searching for please call Suresh at (703) 829-SATI, or visit us at http:// replacement plastic mullions for your windows, try calling ssriniv7.wix.com/CentrevilleMathPrep, or send an email to (800) 382-7263 or website at www.newpanes.com or [email protected]. Currently conducting group (888) 759-7121 or website at www.creativemillwork.com Calculus and SAT prep sessions at the Centreville library for the October SAT and the SAT 2 subject tests.

Advertising Rates To advertise in The Horn, call (703) 815-1136 Advertisement sizes and rates are as follows: Marketplace ads will be accepted on a space available basis, at $5.00 per ad for residents, $15.00 for non-residents, with a maximum ad length of 30 words. Business Card ads 3.5"w x2"h $35.00 per ad for residents and $50.00 for non-residents (Variations on ad size will not be accepted) 1/4 Page ads accepted on a space available basis, at $80.00 per ad for residents, $100.00 for non-residents.

All ads must be submitted and paid by the 5th of the month for the following month’s issue. There will be NO exceptions. Ads must be camera ready, or sent by pdf. Ads are on a first come, first serve basis, and we reserve the right to refuse them when full. While we appreciate the support of our advertisers, placement in this newsletter does not imply endorsement by the Virginia Run Community Association or the Virginia Run Board of Trustees.

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NOVEMBER 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2

ARB Applications Scouting For Food Due Bag Drop-Off

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17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Community Center Decorating Event 9:30 am 55+ Club ~ 7:00 pm 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Thanksgiving ARB Applications Recycling Collection Turkey Trot ~ 8:00 am Due Make-Up Day No Trash Service DECEMBER 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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December 18 TRASH: Secure all trash in tied plas- YARD DEBRIS: Consists of grass clip- 55+ Club ~ 7:00 pm Single Stream Recycling. tic bags closed in your trash toter. pings, leaves and tree limbs. Grass and December 21 leaves must be bagged. Tree limbs must Blood Drive For waste management issues be bundled no longer than 5 feet in length 10:00 am - 3:00 pm call 703-368-0500. and 6 inches in diameter. Please do not December 24 put yard debris out prior to 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve Sundays. December 25 Christmas