The Observer Newspapers | Events for the Week of July 25

July 25, 2008

Hydrilla Treatment to Close Lake Audubon

On July 28, Lake Audubon will be treated with an herbicide to control an invasive exotic plant called hydrilla, which has been present in the lake for the past 14 years and has become a detriment due to excessive growth during the 2007 season. The treatment will necessitate the closing of the lake from July 28 to 29. Hydrilla is a submerged aquatic weed that grows from 1 to 3 inches per day and its dense stands of vegetation cause difficulty for boating and fishing. In addition, hydrilla crowds out and replaces native aquatic vegetation. In an attempt to control the lake biologically, Reston Association has occasionally stocked the lake with grass-eating carp. However, despite the proactive effort along with past herbicide treatements, hydrilla has spread significantly across the lake. The entire lake will not be treated because it is beneficial to have some vegetation (about 20 percent) present in the deeper portions of the lake. The treatment will be conducted by Aquatic Environment Consultants, a firm licensed through the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as a certified herbicide applicator. AEC has been monitoring Reston's lakes for the past 10 years. A follow-up survey will be conducted later in the summer. Results of the survey will be used to determine future management recommendations.

Football Camp Planned for July 28 to Aug. 1

Reston Youth Association football will hold a football camp from 6 to 8 p.m. July 28 to Aug. 1 at Langston Hughes Middle School. Coaches and players from the South Lakes High School football team will assist RYA coaches in conducting non-contact drills that emphasize the fundamentals of the game. The camp is for new players to learn some of the basics of the game and for experienced players to sharpen their skills prior to the regular practices that begin Aug. 4. Players ages 7 to 16 as of Oct. 1 are welcome to attend. The camp is free and registration is not required. Players should bring water and wear shorts, T-shirt and cleats. On the last day of the camp, there will be a free cookout at 7 p.m. Visit www.RestonSeahawks.Org.

Herndon to Hold Cheerleading Camp

Herndon High School cheerleaders will host a four-day camp this summer for girls and boys who are rising second through ninth graders. Camp will be July 28 to 31 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Sibling discounts are also offered. Instructors will be members of the 2007-2008 Virginia State ranked Herndon cheerleading team. Visit www.fcps.edu/HerndonHS/ or call 703-973-4444.

Vacation Bible School to be Held July 28 to Aug. 1

Harvest Christian Fellowship will host "Operation Ark: God's Plan to Save Man" vacation Bible school from July 28 to Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon for children ages 2 to 10 years old. Harvest Christian is located at 1948 Isaac Newton Square West in Reston. Registration is free. Visit www.harvestreston.org or call 703-834-8100, ext. 5.

RCC Host IPAR Discussions

The Reston Community Center will host an open roundtable session with the Initiative for Public Art - Reston on Tuesday evening, July 29, at 7 p.m. in the Jo Ann Rose Gallery of RCC Lake Anne for community members who have not been able to participate in earlier focus group meetings and events. "This is an opportunity for IPAR to gather more community input which is key to the success of our effort to create a master plan that really reflects Reston's aspirations," said IPAR President Joe Ritchey. The roundtable will begin with a presentation by Todd Bressi and Meridith McKinley, followed by a facilitated discussion during which attendees can share their thoughts on the role that public art can play in the future of Reston. People who cannot attend the event but who wish to offer their thoughts on the master plan should complete the electronic survey on the IPAR Web site at www.publicartreston.com. Hard copies of the survey are also available at the RCC Lake Anne. The consulting team of Bressi and McKinley has been working with IPAR since February to develop a master plan for new public art projects in Reston. As part of this process, IPAR has organized several roundtable discussions, a community forum and the Imagine Art Here! Charrette, which was held at RCC Hunters Woods. Community input is sought regarding places in Reston where public art can be located, types of public art that people would like to see and how people engage with public art. Contact Leila Gordon, RCC executive director, at 703-391-6006 or Leila.Gordon@fairfaxcounty.gov.

'Lunch With RA' to Focus on Real Estate July 29

Reston Association has invited local real estate professionals to attend the next "Lunch with RA" from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 29 at the RA offices, 1930 Isaac Newton Square in Reston. Along with lunch, giveaways and networking, area real estate professionals will hear the latest news on the changes to the Virginia Property Owners Association Act relating to the disclosure documents, presented by RA's General Counsel Ken Chadwick. There also will be time for questions and discussion. RSVP to Michelle Parlier at 703-435-6575 or michellep@reston.org.

'Funny Guy' to Perform

Paul Hadfield, "The Funny Guy," will perform a Vaudeville-style variety show from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. July 31 at the Herndon Municipal Center Town Green, 777 Lynn St. Hadfield's show is free to attend and is open to adults and children of all ages. Call the Herndon Community Center at 703-787-7300. The performance is part of the Farmers Market Fun Days.

4-H Fair Planned at Frying Pan Park

The Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Frying Pan Farm Park Show will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 2 and 3 at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon. There will be a $5 parking fee; however, admission is free. The fair will be accepting canned food donations for area food banks. This year's fair will include 4-H exhibits, pie-eating contests, crafts, livestock and rabbit judging, horse and dog shows, classic cars, amusement rides and live entertainment, as well as demonstrations of old-fashioned farming. Civil War re-enactors of the 17th Virginia Infantry and the Blacksmith Guild of the Potomac will both have live demonstrations. The grand opening of the fair is at 10 a.m. Aug. 2.

Golf Tourney to Benefit Arts Council

The 11th annual Jimmy's Old Town Tavern golf tournament will be held Aug. 4 at the Herndon Centennial Golf Course, located at 909 Ferndale Ave. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and a shotgun start will be held at 9 a.m. The cost to participate is $120 per person and proceeds benefit the Council for the Arts of Herndon. Each player will receive a continental breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as greens fees and cart, among other prizes. Sponsorships are still available and hole sponsorship is $85. Visit www.jimmystavern.com or call 703-435-5467.