In the News

Participate in Pour-a-Little-More every Tuesday with Tarara as we thank our loyal community!  Each month, Tarara donates 5% of our Tuesday sales to one of Loudoun County's non-profit organizations.  Join us for a bottle of wine you can be proud of!. September's non-profit organization is Loudoun Habitat for Humanity. Visit www.tarara.com

On Wednesday, September 1st from 3 pm- 9 pm, Loudoun Habitat  hosts a fundraiser at  Chuck E Cheese who will donate 15% of all of the register sales generated by the friends of Loudoun Habitat during that time period. This includes all food, merchandise and token deals purchased by each of you.  Make sure you mention Loudoun Habitat at the register.  
 
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage presents the third annual Run for the Door 5K and 1K family fun run benefiting Loudoun  Habitat  on Sunday, Sept. 19 in Sterling. Runners can register for this certified 5K course online - www.runforthedoor.com. In-person registration and race packet pickup will be held Saturday, Sept. 18,   from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Potomac River Running Store in Ashburn.

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Brain Injury Services will hold a 10K Run/Walk/Kids Fun Run on Sunday, September 26 on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax.  Registration begins at 7:30 am with a 9:00 am race start.   Teams are encouraged and the team with the most members will be awarded the 2010 Miracle Mile Cup.  For further information, visit www.kitsmiraclemile.org  or call (703) 451-8881.

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The 14th Annual Opportunities Open golf tournament will be held on September 27 at Hidden Creek Country Club in Reston. All proceeds are distributed to The Arc of Northern Virginia (The Arc), Every Citizen Has Opportunities (ECHO), ServiceSource, and the Arc of Loudoun (Larc).The tournament includes a light lunch, hearty dinner, raffle, and silent auction. Register Online: www.OpportunitiesOpen.com  or call  (703) 406-8200.

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You're cordially invited to Tigerlily Foundation's 2nd Annual Gala on Wednesday, September 29, at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel, which will raise awareness and funds to provide services for young women - before, during and after breast cancer. This year's event will feature a  "Masquerade Ball" theme. Click here for  all the event details.  Tickets are $175, Tables of 10 are $1,750, and advertising and sponsorships vary.  The event  features dinner, cocktails, silent and live auction and entertainment.  Email info@tigerlilyfoundation.org or call 888-580-6253 for more information.

Van Metre welcomes K. Hovnanian Homes as a builder within our Raspberry community. They will be offering their Estates series of fine homes on certain lots in Sections D-1 and D-2.  Examples of these homes are found in the nearby community of Evergreen Reserve in Ashburn, VA. Raspberry is a Van Metre signature community for which we are committed to maintaining its design integrity and community feeling.  With K. Hovnanian offering their Estate series homes at Raspberry, we will continue to maintain those standards.

Date:

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Time:

6:00 pm

Place:
Hampton Inn
117 Fort Evans Road Northeast
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 669-8640

Map:

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The Loudoun Education Foundation is hosting a special reception honoring Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards, on the release of his new book, The Business of Happiness: 6 Secrets to Extraordinary Success in Life and Work.  The event is set for Monday August 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1757 Golf Club.  Register by August 2, to receive a copy of the book, an opportunity to attend a private reception, take a photograph with Mr. Leonsis and get special recognition in the event program.  This reception will raise money for the Loudoun Education Foundation (LEF), which provides resources to foster and promote programs that enhance the educational experience in Loudoun County Public Schools.  Contact Robin Mong at 571-252-1808 or executivedirector@loudouneducationfoundation.org  for more information.

KidzArt Summer Camps give kids a creative outlet to work with a variety of artistic mediums and styles.  Elementary students can register for camp on our website, www.kidzartva.com.  These camps are being held at the Douglass Community Center in Leesburg, the Claude Moore Community Center in Sterling, the Loudoun Valley Community Center in Purcellville and The Wingler House in Ashburn. Cost is $195 + $25 supply fee for the week.  Middle School Camp is Aug. 10-12 at The Wingler House and the Douglass Community Center.  Cost is $117 + $25 supply fee for the 3 days.

The Loudoun Free Clinic is sponsoring a Charity Race to raise funds for the non-profit Clinic, which provides vital health care services to the low-income and uninsured residents of Loudoun County at no cost.  The Race is a 450-meter swim + 5K run at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg on Saturday, August 21 and is followed by a great post-race party with food, live entertainment, and exhibits.  We are seeking business and individual sponsors for donations, volunteers to staff the Race, exhibitor businesses, and Race participants.  For more information, please contact Jennifer Kitrel, at the Loudoun Free Clinic at 703-779-5412 or jkitrel@loudounfreeclinic.org.

Backyard Barbecue & S'mores in Shenandoah National Park on Saturday - August 21 at Skyland Resort - 11am to 5:00pm. Smell and taste the tantalizing aromas of barbecue pork, barbecue chicken, barbecue shrimp, barbecue ribs, roasted corn on the cob and more.  Mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive. Event is free. $15.00 entrance fee to Shenandoah National Park. For more details and directions visit www.visitshenandoah.com/backyard-bbq-and-smores.aspx.

The 1st Annual Northern Virginia Make-A-Wish® Golf Classic will take place on Monday, August 23 at Raspberry Falls Golf and Hunt Club in Leesburg. Enjoy a remarkable day of golf, while helping fulfill the wishes of local children battling life-threatening medical conditions, on one of the most popular courses in the Washington, D.C. area. For registration and sponsorship information visit www.midatlantic.wish.org  or call Mary Martinez at 571.289.6181.

The YouthQuest Foundation announces that registration is now open for the 5th Annual YouthQuest Foundation Charity Golf Challenge being held at Trump National Golf Course on August 23. Visit www.youthquestfoundation.org to learn more about the history and mission of the foundation, and download the tournament participation forms.

Brambleton Kicks Off the Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series with exciting live performances   on Thursdays - July 15 and 29, and Aug. 12 and 26. The concerts are open to the public at no charge. Enjoy dinner at one of the Town Center's vibrant eateries, and bring a chair or blanket to the Town Center plaza to join the fun from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit  www.brambleton.com, or call  703-542-2925.
 
The GW Virginia Science and Technology Campus Regional Artist Series Exhibit Wild Things! explores Loudoun's wild side with more than 20 paintings from nine local artists. The artist reception is Thursday, July 15, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Building 2 First Floor Gallery and is open to the public. The reception features the Shenandoah Trio, sponsored by Olivera Music Entertainment.  Call 703-726-3650 for more information or  www.gwvirginia.gwu.edu
 
The Village @ Leesburg hosts a Summer Block Party Featuring American Idol finalist Elliott Yamin, Emmet Swimming and Kid's Entertainment on July 17th @ 5 PM. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Located at Route 7 & Crosstrail Blvd, near Wegmans.  visit www.villageatleesburg.com
 
A Summer Garden Wine Tasting July 18 at 5PM at Oatlands. Award-winning sommelier Mary Watson-DeLauder will lead groups of 20 on a walk through Oatlands' herb garden, describing how herbs impact the flavors of the wines. Hors d'oeuvres will be served  and additional wine will be sold by the glass by Corcoran Vineyards. Tickets, $55 per person. Reservations required: Call 703.777.3174 x110 or book online at www.oatlands.org

Cookology offers both adult and children's cooking classes, as well as wine tastings and wine education classes. Join us on July 24th and experience CUBAN NIGHT where delicious food & wine will transport you to the tropics. Learn to create an authentic Cuban menu with hands-on instruction from our professional chef.$59 per person includes instruction, 3-course meal, plus a glass of paired wine. For more information visit www.cookologyonline.com

Lower Loudoun Little League will host the prestigious Virginia State Junior League Baseball Tournament, from July 23 thru July 28 at Foltz Field and Park View high school in Sterling. Lower Loudoun Little League is seeking community help with donations of services or sponsorships from local businesses or individuals in exchange for a listing in the tournament program and packets that will be given to each player and their family. To support the Virginia State Junior League Baseball Tournament, contact Tim Lieb at The Sage Agency, at 202-431-5855 or tim@sageagency.com.

From Loudoun Water Wednesday June 16th:

Dear Raspberry Falls Residents,
Good news. We have received the final results from samples taken on Tuesday, and again, there were no traces of coliform bacteria. We informed the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) of the results, and they have advised Loudoun Water that we can lift the Precautionary Boil Water Notice.

As noted previously, in consultation with the VDH, we issued the boil water notice as a precaution. The distribution system has safeguards to minimize chances of water contamination when pressure drops, and we maintain disinfectant in the system, so the tests were to ensure that your water maintained public health standards.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you again for your cooperation as we worked through this issue.

Sincerely,
 
Todd Danielson
Manager of Community Systems
Loudoun Water
tdanielson@loudounwater.org
tel: 571.291.7835

With the departure of Sarah Gerstein, Armstrong Management has announced Mark Halfill will assume responsibility for the Raspberry Falls HOA. Same phone number and email address (see contact info at the bottom of the page).

From Loudoun Water Sunday, June 13th PM:

Dear Raspberry Falls Residents,
 
On Sunday evening, June 13, 2010, the Raspberry Falls water treatment plant experienced a short disruption in service that prevented pumping water into the system for approximately two hours. This caused several customers to lose water pressure at their residences. Because the distribution system has safeguards to minimize chances of water contamination when pressure drops, and we have maintained disinfectant in the system, we believe that your water continues to meet public health standards. However, through an abundance of caution and in consultation with the Virginia Department of Health, Loudoun Water is issuing a Precautionary Boil Water Notice. Operations staff has collected water samples and additional samples will be taken on both Monday and Tuesday. Loudoun Water will remove the Precautionary Boil Water Notice on Wednesday pending sample results.
 
Loudoun Water will provide an update Tuesday once the first bacteriological sampling results are received.
 
We have listed additional information from the Virginia Department of Health that explains procedures customers should follow during a Boil Water Notice.
 
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Sincerely,
 
Todd Danielson
Manager of Community Systems
Loudoun Water
tel: 571.291.7835

FAQs are here => Frequently Asked Questions about Boiling Water for Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water

Do you know somebody between the ages of 12 and 17 who is interested in babysitting? Tell them about the Child And Babysitting Safety class that is scheduled for Saturday, June 5 at Advanced Corrective Chiropractic in Lansdowne! This class includes CPR Certification, as well as general safety and babysitting "How To" information.  For more information visit http://cpr.newport-enterprises.com.

Come out and play in the 15th Annual Tennis Classic Mixed Doubles Fundraiser benefiting ECHO (Every Citizen Has Opportunities)  a private, nonprofit agency specializing in community-base training, supported employment, and transportation services for adult citizens with disabilities on June 13. Play is at various locations in Loudoun County in the morning. Lunch will be served and finals played in the afternoon at Ida Lee Recreation Center in Leesburg. For more information visit www.echoworks.org  or call Karen Russell at 703-779-2100
 

Celebrate at the Breaux Vineyards Annual Cajun Fest on Saturday, June 19th, beginning at 11:00am - 6pm. Enjoy Cajun fare, true Cajun and Zydeco music, award winning wines of the vineyard and you'll be stompin' your feet and raising your glass to toast this fun-filled event. Tickets are required and advanced reservations are available online until 4:00 pm, June 18th at www.breauxvineyards.com/events. Share some fun, sun, food and wine with the Breaux family; you'll be pleased that you did.

Loudoun Health for Life Day on Saturday, June 26 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at Rust Library,  promotes a healthy lifestyle for all Loudoun residents through good nutrition, physical fitness, and preventive healthcare. Bring the family out and enjoy free health screenings, Training exercises with former NFL player Cliff Russell, yoga demonstration, Nintendo Wii Fit, Dance Dance Revolution, cooking demonstrations & tasting, Local resources & information.  Learn, ask questions and take home free materials!

Loudoun Youth Inc., Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services along with the Youth Advisory Council are pleased to announce that Youth Fest  2010 will be held on Saturday, June 26th from 2:00-8:00 pm at the Brambleton Town Center thanks to the generosity of their Grand Sponsors-Brambleton/Soave Real Estate and Miller & Smith.  Brambleton Group and Miller and Smith each donated $10,000 to help promote Youth Fest 2010. Visit www.millerandsmith.com  or www.loudounyouth.org 

The Civil War Comes Alive At Morven Park on June 26th and 27th. Come and witness life as it was for the soldiers of the 17th Mississippi Regiment of the Confederate States of America as they prepare for battle at nearby Balls Bluff. The portrayals of everyday camp life will be complemented by special drilling and firing demonstrations at 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM each day. All tours begin in the Visitors Center located in the Governor's residence. For more details, visit www.morvenpark.org.

Northern Virginia Volleyball Association (www.nvva.com) is a non -profit 501c (3) organization committed to promoting the sport of volleyball to young adults in NOVA regardless of socioeconomic status has opened a volleyball dedicated facility in Sterling.  Please consider partnering with NVVA as a sponsor to assist us in erasing the financial barriers and create the opportunity so that all who desire to play volleyball can afford to. For more info - Tory Schulte at 703-507-9234 or  email  tschulte729@verizon.net.

Over the course of the last several  months, Raspberry residents and members of the Board of Directors engaged in several discussions with Sally Kurtz, the Catoctin District Supervisor, concerning water quality. The attached files document several inquiries and responses concerning the LOD, water quality and potential for access to the Town of Leesburg water infrastructure. Also included is a link to the County website with information on water dye testing in Raspberry. Continue reading to access the attachments:

Correspondence with Sally Kurtz, Catoctin District Supervisor
Kurtz 2009-09-18 Raspberry.pdf
Kurtz 2009-12-09 Raspberry.pdf
Kurtz 2010-04-23 Raspberry.pdf

Loudoun County Website:
Dye Tracing in Raspberry Falls Area

Date:

Thursday, March 20, 2010

Time:

6:00 pm

Place:
Hampton Inn
117 Fort Evans Road Northeast
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 669-8640

Map:

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Pool season is right around the corner, and your Association is ready to ease you into the water!  The pool is scheduled to open May 29th.

Prior to the beginning of the 2010 pool season, every owner must complete and return a pool application (enclosed) whether one has been previously submitted or not.  Applications must be received by Armstrong Management Services, Inc. prior to May 15, 2010 in order to ensure your application is processed in time for you to use the pool on opening day.  Applications can be mailed, faxed, or hand delivered to Armstrong Management Services, Inc.

Pool access will only be permitted to those owners who are in good standing with the Association.  If you are a tenant and your landlord has outstanding assessments or uncorrected violations, the Association will not allow you to use the pool.  

If you are renting your property, you may convey your right to use the pool to your tenant by completing the appropriate section of the pool application.

If you have any questions regarding the application process or the 2010 Pool Season, please contact Armstrong Management Services, Inc. at (703) 385-1133 or poolpass@armstrong.net

Attachments:
2010 Pool Hours.doc
2010 Pool Pass Application.DOC

You are invited to Loudoun's only Kentucky Derby Party to benefit the Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation, Inc. on Saturday, May 1st from 4:30 to 9:30 pm at the Morven Park Equestrian Center overlooking the race course. The party will include great food by Better Events Catering, Mint Juleps, some old fashioned horse races of our own, a live telecast of the Kentucky Derby on a big screen, a hat contest, silent and live auction, and dancing into the evening. Tickets are $100 per person. Call 703-771-2689 or jhart@ltrf.org  for details.
 
Good Shepherd Alliance, Inc. hosts their 8th Annual Golf Tournament on May 10th  from 9:00a.m.to 3:00p.m.  at the Brambleton Regional Park & Golf Course in Ashburn.   Come and participate in this golfing event that will help support our homeless shelter program.  Cost:  $125 per person ($100 per person if paid before April 19, 2010 For additional information  contact Joy Trickett at 703-404-8412 or  e-mail: joygoodshepherd@verizon.net.

Mclean Insurance Agency hosts their 3rd American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday April 29  from 9:30am-2:30pm at 46179 Westlake Drive, Potomac Falls.  In order to meet community needs, our region currently has to import blood from other American Red Cross Regions. Help increase collections to support local needs.  To participate in the blood drive,  contact Nora Roth (703) 790-5770 to sign up.
 
On May 20th, you can drive for charity and see tolls returned to your community. The Drive for Charity is initiative where the toll proceeds from a single day on the Greenway are distributed to March of Dimes, Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter, Fresh Air/Full Care, Echo Works, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Greenway Scholarship Program that benefit Loudoun County. The charities will share in the distribution of the Drive for Charity's 1 day gross revenues through 2011. Visit  www.dullesgreenway.com/drive-for-charity.html.

Take a spin through the last fifty years at the Third Annual Morven Park Classic Car Cruise-In on Saturday, May 22nd.  Spend the day listening to oldie's music and admiring an impressive collection of classic cars, street rods and muscle cars, fun, food, and festivities for the entire family and a display of over 30,000 Matchbox and Hot Wheels Cars.  Gates open 10:00 am  . Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for Senior Citizens and kids 12 and under are free. Rain date is May 23rd.   For more information visit www.morvenpark.org. 

Join us in the Oatlands Carriage House on May 23  at 4pm for a unique, entertaining and educational event Wine-Aroma! Featuring award winning sommelier Mary Watson-DeLauder. A taste identification competition, complete with prizes, will leave you better informed.  $40 per person, call 703 777 3174 x110 for reservations or book online at www.oatlands.org.  20% discount for purchase of six or more tickets.  Registration deadline May 18.

Congratulations goes out to Greg Branic, Raspberry homeowner and one of two resident HOA Board members. Greg was nominated and appointed HOA Treasurer at the March 4th Board meeting. Greg accepted the appointment.

The Washington Redskins are excited to announce that their 2010 training camp will be held at Redskins Park in Loudoun County. This will mark the ninth year the Redskins will prepare for the NFL season at their year-round facility.  Fans will have the opportunity to watch Head Coach Mike Shanahan begin his inaugural campaign, and will be able to get autographs and pictures of their favorite Redskins players. A complete practice schedule with dates and times for the Redskins 2010 training camp will be available at a later date.  Visit www.redskins.com

The March of Dimes March for Babies at Ida Lee Park will be held on April 25 at 9:00 am. We invite you and your friends and family to join us for a wonderful day of fun, food, and music, all while celebrating babies and the mission of the March of Dimes. To sign up to participate in the event, visit www.marchforbabies.org or call Heather Pesch at 703-824-0111 or e-mail at hpesch@marchofdimes.com.

Plan now to attend a  benefit concert in support of Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers on Saturday, April 10, at 8 p.m. featuring performances by local Loudoun County artists.  Seating is limited. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Suggested admission donation is $30 per person, and please bring a non-perishable item or three for the Food Bank at Interfaith Relief. The concert will be at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun at 20460 Gleedsville Road in  Leesburg . For more info visit: www.shenandoahacoustics.com  or call (703) 737-7644. 

Loudoun Literacy Council is inviting companies to become  team sponsors at the 4th Annual Corporate Spelling Bee, hosted by Lightfoot Restaurant on Monday, April 26,  6:30 - 9:00 PM. Teams of employees participate in a fun round robin spelling competition. All proceeds go to supporting Loudoun Literacy programs. Contact Candace Kroehl at ckroehl@loudounliteracy.org  or at 703-777-2205 for further details.

We are pleased to announce that our spring/summer junior camps and adult group classes are now available online for you to view and register.  We are utilizing a new process and when you register you will be requested to pay online for the class(es) you choose to register.  We hope you find this process easy to use and we look forward to seeing you this spring/summer.

We are offering two spring break junior golf camps at Raspberry Falls.  The morning camp runs Monday - Thursday 9-1pm and the afternoon camp runs Monday - Thursday 2 - 5pm. To see a full list of the junior camps and adult classes we are offering, visit our website: raspberrygolfacedamy.com.