June - Ashburn Farm Association

Across the Fence
The Ashburn Farm Community Newsletter
Summer
is
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Inside This Issue
Assessment Reminder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Board Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
New Approved BOT Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ice Cream Social��������������������������������������������������������7
Annual Inspections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pool Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
OSC Common Grounds Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
What’s Happening in June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
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Library Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Paw Prints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Approved BOT Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-27
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Red Cross Blood Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Odd Job Squad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Newsletter Advertising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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From the Editor . . .
All of the summer activities are underway
at Ashburn Farm Association. The pools
are open, tennis courts are packed, and
kids are looking forward to their final days
of the school year. With summer not
far away, and the kids getting out of
school soon, I’d like to remind everyone to drive safely through
Ashburn Farm. Please remember that kids aren’t always as careful
as we’d like them to be. Keep an eye out so we can all enjoy a
great, safe summer!
I hope that all of you were able to come out for the Summer Kick
Off event on Memorial Day weekend - we had a great turn-out
again this year! Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped
organize and work at the event!! Without you all, we would never
be able to have events like this.
We have lots of upcoming activities going on at Ashburn Farm,
including our annual Helen K’s Ice Cream Social on July
15th. This is another fun family-friendly event! All the
information about the event can be found on page 7. If you
have any questions or need more information, feel free to call the
Association Office at 703-729-6680 or email Rachel at rhess@
afhoa.net.
As mowing and lawn care season gets busier, please remember
that Patriot Disposal requires all yard waste to be placed in paper
bags at the curb. They cannot accept yard waste in clear plastic
bags, per Loudoun County Landfill requirements. Yard debris
will be collected each Monday. Yard debris is defined as “grass
clippings, leaves and hedge trimmings”. Grass clippings must be
placed at the curb in paper bags, or in a separate container clearly
marked “yard waste.” Hedge trimmings must be less than 6-inches
in diameter, cut into 4-foot lengths, and tied in small bundles or
bagged. Bundles are not to exceed two feet in diameter. Yard debris
does not include stumps, whole trees, or clean-up from storm damage. Collection of these items may be provided for an additional
charge.
As the weather gets warmer, residents are also doing more work
on their property. Please remember that any changes you plan to
make to the exterior of your home must be approved by the
Architectural Review Board prior to the start of the project. You
can download the Exterior Alteration Application from our
website or pick one up at the Association Office. If you have any
questions at all, please call the Office at 703-729-6680 or email
[email protected].
Until next month . . .
Happy Father’s Day!
Alicia
Young
Editor
Please be sure your monthly 2016 HOA
assessment payments have been updated:
Single Family: $74.13
Townhouse: $83.00
Condo: $53.53
Planning an Exterior Change or
Modification to Your Property?
If you are making an exterior change/modification to your
property, you must submit an Exterior Alteration Application, along with the applicable worksheets. Please see the
Architectural Standard and/or website to see if a worksheet
is required for your project. Approval must be received from
the Architectural Review Board before you start your project.
The application and worksheets can be
downloaded from our website:
www.ashburnfarmassociation.org.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Association
Office at 703-729-6680 or email [email protected].
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Across the Fence
This is a monthly community publication for the residents of
Ashburn Farm. Published by the Ashburn Farm Association.
Alicia Young – Editor
Jeremy Cushman – General Manager
Milan Detweiler – President, Board of Trustees
4100 Total Circulation, mailed to residents and owners.
Printing by GAM Printers, Sterling, VA.
DEADLINES:
Display Advertising – 10th of the preceding month
Classified Advertising – 10th of the preceding month
Committee Reports/Community News – 15th of the preceding month
For more information on Advertising Specifications and Guidelines, please see the back pages of this newsletter.
All material (news, advertising, etc.) is subject to editing at the
discretion of the Editor and/or General Manager. Ashburn Farm
Association does not endorse or attest to the services offered by
any advertisement and will not be held responsible as a result.
Ashburn Farm
Association Staff
The Association Staff is responsible for enforcing the rules and
regulations of the Association. The staff cannot make or change
rules nor can they make arbitrary exceptions to existing rules.
We are happy to assist you with any questions you may have or
provide information. The Association Office is open 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Friday.
Jeremy Cushman - General Manager
Janice Brewer - Architectural Review Administrator
Cheri Jean* - Financial/Disclosure Coordinator
Alicia Young - Communications Director
Bob Silvay - Covenants Administrator
Betty Potter - Covenants Assistant
Matt Johnson - Maintenance Assistant
Chrissy Gier - Covenants Department
Chip Mathews - Maintenance Assistant
Rachel Hess - Activities Coordinator
Kristen Cornwell - Activities Coordinator
*Notary Public at Large for the Commonwealth of Virginia
(call for information or appointment)
Ashburn Farm Association
21400 Windmill Drive
Ashburn, Virginia 20147
Phone: 703-729-6680, Fax: 703-729-0247
Email: [email protected]
Community Policing Officer: 703-729-4497
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Ashburn Farm
Assessments & General Information
Collection Policy
Assessments are due the first day of each month. Any installment
of the annual assessment not paid to the Association within thirty
(30) days after the due date shall be considered delinquent and a
late charge of $25.00 shall be assessed to the Owner and posted
to the Owner’s account for every thirty (30) days delinquent.
Home Sales
Effective July 1, 1989, the Virginia General Assembly enacted
a new law entitled the “Virginia Property Owner’s Association
Act”. This act requires the seller of a home to make certain
disclosures to the intended purchaser of their lot. All home sales
in Ashburn Farm are subject to the Virginia Property Owner’s
Association Act. A written request of the Association Disclosure
Package and a check in the amount of: $225.00 for an electronic
disclosure (on CD-R) for townhome/single family; $250 for a paper disclosure for townhome/single family; $100 for electronic or
paper disclosure for condo; are required to begin processing. A
rush fee of $50.00 may be paid to receive your disclosure within
3 days. Checks should be made payable to the Ashburn Farm Association. A form is available on the website or at the Association
Office. The completed package will be issued within 14 calendar
days to the requesting party or agent. For further information,
please contact the Association Office.
Further Information
Please feel free to contact Summit Management Services for further information or with any questions you may have about your
assessment account.
Summit Management Services, Inc.
www.summitmanage.com
Phone: 301-495-0146
[email protected]
Ashburn Farm
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer resident group that is
responsible for interpreting the covenants and rules governing
Ashburn Farm. Board of Trustees meetings are held on the first
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Windmill Community
Center located on Windmill Drive. All Ashburn Farm homeowners are encouraged to attend.
Milan Detweiler - President
Tim Hughes - Vice President
Marc Ripperger - Secretary
Steve Lubore - Treasurer
Rich Oakley - Trustee
Mike Kimmel - Trustee
Shirley Tabor - Trustee
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Board Briefs
This complete draft of the BOT meeting minutes
will be reviewed and voted on at the next BOT
meeting. The complete set of minutes may be
viewed at the Association Office.
noted that there have been some complaints regarding the
lack of food vendors and trash boxes. Jeremy will ask
Patriot Disposal for additional trash and recycling boxes this
year. He stated that there is limited space for food vendors
to set up; more vendors could be added only if the number
of rides is decreased or the fireworks are eliminated. Many
food vendors will not come to an event as small as Summer
Kick Off on Memorial Day Weekend because they can make
more money at bigger events.
At the regular BOT meeting held on May 3, 2016, the following
items were discussed:
• Vice President, Milan Detweiler, called the meeting to order at
7:00 PM.
• A motion passed (5/0/0/2) to approve the April 5, 2016
minutes, as submitted.
The Board has reviewed the proposed Trash Survey, and
some edits have been made. Jeremy mentioned that, as he
has driven around the community, he has found that many
of the townhome owners already have purchased their own
trash container.
APPEALS
• None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Architectural Review Board – Duane Glass stated that the
number of applications being received is increasing quite a
bit, as is expected at this time of the year. The Committee is
working on changes to the Architectural Standards & Maintenance Guidelines to clarify some standards.
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Budget & Finance – Steve Lovejoy stated that the B&F
Committee did not meet in April. They will be meeting on
May 20th with the Association auditor, Jim Daly, and a representative from Summit Management, Walker Rowe.
He stated that the Association revenue is currently $37,000
above plan, and the expenses were nearly $100,000 below
expected as of March. He noted that most of this was merely
a timing issue, and expenses will be due later in the year;
however, he said that some of those savings will be carried
forward. The increase in revenue came from non-resident
families purchasing outside pool memberships earlier than
usual, and also from many residents pre-paying their assessments for the year.
Steve Lubore mentioned that our representative from Morgan
Stanley has retired, and his replacement, Hamilton Clark,
will be coming to the upcoming B&F meeting. He would
like the Association and the Swim Team to open new bank
accounts at Wells Fargo and cancel the PNC accounts (due to
their higher service fees).
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Open Space Committee – Valerie Sheckler stated that the
weather was very rainy for Beautification Day, but there
were still about 64 volunteers. She mentioned that they
planted some native plants in the community during the
event as well. Rich Oakley noted that he had a few residents request more than one clean-up day per year. Jeremy
stated that the poison ivy could be a problem between April
and October, but another event would be helpful in the fall,
if residents will volunteer to help. The Committee will be
at Summer Kick Off with the ping pong table to help raise
awareness for the Committee.
Manager’s Report – Jeremy mentioned that all of the permits
are in place for the Summer Kick Off event. The Board
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Proposals for digital reader boards for the community have
been received. Jeremy is working with the ARB to decide if
they would be appropriate in the community. A usage policy
would need to be created. The funding would be available in
the Reserve Account in 2017 for the replacement of the three
existing community reader boards.
OLD BUSINESS
• DeLong Room Rental Contract Update – A motion passed
(6/0/0/1) to approve the proposed update to the DeLong
Room Rental Contract with an increase in rental fees,
Resolution #05032016. Shirley Tabor stated that she feels
the cleaning fee should be closer to $125, instead of $75.
Jeremy mentioned that the cleaning fee is going to increase
dramatically due to cleaning being outsourced. (Please
see the complete resolution on our website, http://www.
ashburnfarmassociation.org/resolutions/Common%20
Area%20Usage/May%202016%20Room%20Rental%20
Agreement.pdf).
NEW BUSINESS
• Board of Trustees Officer Nominations –
• A motion passed (6/0/0/1) to appoint Milan Detweiler at the BOT President.
• A motion passed (6/0/0/1) to appoint Tim Hughes as the BOT Vice President.
• A motion passed (6/0/0/1) to appoint Steve Lubore as the BOT Treasurer.
• A motion passed (6/0/0/1) to appoint Marc Ripperger as the BOT Secretary.
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The following Board members were appointed to Committee
Liaison positions:
• Milan Detweiler – Employee Relations Committee
• Steve Lubore – Budget & Finance
• Shirley Tabor, Tim Hughes – ARB
• Rich Oakley – Recreation Committee
• Mike Kimmel – Open Space Committee
ADJOURNMENT
A motion passed (6/0/0/1) to adjourn the regular business
meeting at 8:27 PM.
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What’s Happening in June...
May 1-Oct 30, Brambleton Farmers Market
9 am - 1 pm
Legacy Park
Legacy Park Drive, Brambleton
540-454-8089, www.brambleton.com
This is a producer-only market featuring local fruits, vegetables,
grass fed beef, lamb, goat, pork, wine, honey, salsa and baked
goods.
June 3, Friday Concert on the Lawn Series at Greenhill Winery
Greenhill Winery & Vineyards
6:00pm - 8:00pm
greenhillvineyards.com/
23595 Winery Lane, Middleburg
Enjoy a glass of wine at our Friday Concert on the Lawn Series
with James Miner Jazz Group.
June 1-30, It’s a Beach Thing featuring lamp-work glass artist
Julie Bahun and abstract painter Karen Hutchison
Monday - Saturday 10 am - 9 pm, Sunday Noon - 6 pm
571 442-8661, www.artsinthevillage.com
1601 Village Market Blvd., Suite 116, Leesburg
Arts in the Village Gallery announces the June Featured Artist
exhibit, It’s a Beach Thing . . . , celebrating cool ocean waves and
warm powdered sand, this exhibit is sure to get you in the mood
for summer fun at the beach. Fun and functional jewelry designs
by lamp-work glass artist Julie Bahun are intermingled with abstract paintings of the beach, sea and surrounds by Karen Hutchison in this inspiring early summer show.
June 4-5, Strawberry Jubilee at Great Country Farms
9am-6pm
540-554-2073, www.greatcountryfarms.com
18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont
Join us for the biggest pick your own strawberry festival in
Northern Virginia. To celebrate the royal strawberry, our Jubilee
is packed with live music, farm contests, u-pick strawberries, and
great food. The infamous Pie Eating Contest and Tart Toss will
keep you smiling. Don’t miss the Diaper Derby where babies from
9 to 12 months of age crawl to the finish line to win great prizes.
Bring your camera to have your photo taken with the Royal Strawberry Princess and blow magical bubbles. We’ll have wagon rides
to our u-pick strawberry fields (while supplies last) so come before
11am to pick and then stay to play. For this festival weekend we
will have plenty of pre-picked berries in our Farm Market for purchase if you arrive after we are picked out for the day. And what
better way to honor the amazing strawberry than by feasting on
strawberry sundae’s, chocolate dipped strawberries, and strawberry
pie. Admission: $10/child, $12/adult.
New to the Gallery, artist Julie Bahun proffers a selection of
vibrant wearable art jewelry, both sculptural pieces as well as those
designed using her unique glass beads. Inspired by nature, including the hues of summer as well as the sight of crashing waves
along the shore, Julie renders unique pieces that display a balance
of color, shape and texture.
Karen Hutchison’s alluring ocean and sky blue tones coupled with
textural beach vistas draw the viewer in for a closer look. Karen
leverages a range of mixed media techniques and materials to
develop her designs which are alternatively structural or flowing,
calm or invigorating, soft or dynamic.
All are invited to the open to the public Artists’ Reception at the
Gallery on Saturday, June 4th from 5 to 8 pm. Admission: Free.
June 2, Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon Welcome Reception
6:30pm
www.imathlete.com/events/EventStore.aspx?fEID=25945&m
Source=imAOverview
Winery 32
15066 Limestone School Road, Leesburg
Kick off race weekend with a spectaculary food and wine experience that the Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon Welcome
Recetion. The celebration wil lbe held at stunning Winery 32, a
family-run winery with a sweet story to tell. Drive past 32 beautiful peach trees before reaching the 32 acre vineyard, which was
planted on the 32nd anniversary of owners Roxanne and Michael
Moosher. Taste an array of wines, enjoy small bites, and mingle
with fellow runners, VIPs and Race Director Matt Dockstader.
Admission: $40 per guest.
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June 10-11, Lavender Festival
703-431-0779
www.bloominghillva.com
Blooming Hill LavenderFarm
19929 Telegraph Springs Road, Purcellville
Teas, tours, vendors and PYO Lavender are all in the plan. Learn
how to make a lavender wand, or an herbal tussie mussie with
members of the Herb Society of America and see how they make
beautiful rose beads. Admission: Free.
June 11, Americana Beer Fest
2-7pm
www.americanabeerfest.org/
Morven Park
17195 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg
The Americana Brewfest will make its Northern Virginia debut
June 11, 2016 at Morven Park in Leesburg. The festival will
feature everything from homebrew demonstrations and beer-centricworkshops hosted by industry professionals, to live music from
nationally touring musicians. Producers will also be presenting
their own “Games for Grown Folks” Field Day-style game zone
which will include life-sized Jenga, keg bowling, human foosball,
life-size Connect Four and more. While ABF will boast over 160
tasty libations from around the country, non-drinkers can also
enjoy samples throughout the day at the festival’s Soda Garden,
which will house more than 30 varieties of handcrafted soda.
Americana Beer Fest (ABF) was founded to celebrate craft beer
culture and fuel creativity via educational panels and workshops
from industry professionals, live music, and a showcase of themed
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installations by featured artisans --whether their specialty lies in
culinary, performing or visual arts. This event is produced by Hype
Promotions and benefits Boulder Crest Retreat.
Admission: General Admission - $45 VIP - $100 http://www.etix.
com/ticket/p/6142090/americana-beer-fest-leesburg-morven-park.
June 11, Dog Ice Cream Social at 868
868 Estate Vineyards
11AM - 6PM
540-668-7008, 868estatevineyards.com/
Come celebrate summer with an old fashion ice cream social and
pool party for the pooches! Free doggy ice cream (while supplies
last) and a chance for your pooch to cool off in our dog pools and
meet new friends. While your canine companion is enjoying their
treat, buy a bottle of wine and spend the afternoon with other dog
lovers in our picnic area. Wine tastings from $8. Dog ice cream,
one scoop free per dog. Well-behaved dogs on leashes welcome in
all of our outside areas. Enjoy live music by Deane Kern and food
from The Grill at 868. Admission: free, wine tastings from $8.
June 11, 19th Annual Cajun Festival & Crawfish Boil
Breaux Vineyards
11:00am-6:00pm
540 668-6299 x204, www.breauxvineyards.com
36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville
19th Annual Cajun Festival & Crawfish Boil
Come join your Cajun cousins at Breaux Vineyards for our 19th
annual Cajun Festival and Crawfish Boil. Enjoy wine tastings,
craft vendors, Cajun fare for sale, and more at this annual celebration of our Cajun heritage. Starting off the day, we have live music
with the exceptional Voodoo Blues Band. Then, be ready to get on
your feet with the amazing Crawdaddies that will have you rockin’
for the rest of the afternoon. Activities for the young (and young
at heart!) include clowns, balloon art, and face painting. Seating
is limited, so we encourage you to bring blankets & lawn chairs.
Please remember, no dogs or picnics are permitted at our festivals.
Adult drinker - Admission into festival, Souvenir wine glass, Bead
necklace, Wine tasting). Pricing: $16 Pre-sale, $20 At the gate.
Tickets for festivals will be available for sale online at the discounted price until 8 pm the day before the event.
tors a chance to step into the working studios of many talented
Loudoun’s artists. Watch a bowl form from a lump of clay, a bead
take shape from a tube of glass, or a length of fabric emerge from
a network of threads. Enjoy paintings, pewter, pottery, photography, jewelry, wearable art, glass, fiber arts, sculpture and much
more. Take this unique opportunity to talk personally with the
artists, purchase artwork, view demonstrations, or win a door
prize - and it’s all free! The Western Loudoun Artist Studio Tour
winds through the scenic countryside of historic western Loudoun
County. Find out more about the Studio Tour online at
www.wlast.org. Admission: Free.
June 18, SummerFest!
Loudoun Soccer Park
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
loudounsoccer.com/pro23/,
19798 Sycolin Road, Leesburg
Loudoun Soccer will be holding a family-friendly Summer SoccerFest for the doubleheader PRO23 game on June 18th! You are
invited to join us for a tailgate atmosphere beginning at 3 PM (1
hour prior to kickoff) and packed with fun! Entrance is $10/adult
and kids get in FREE! All attendees receive a FREE burger or dog
(limit 1 per person). PLUS, the first 45 fathers will receive a FREE
pair of sunglasses, courtesy of Dick’s Sporting Goods!
Entertainment includes: Bounce House, Face painting, Corn hole,
Can jam, Nutmeg (Loudoun Soccer mascot), Beer tent (21+), Food
tent, …plus halftime entertainment with prizes and more!
All games are BYOC (bring your own chair)! Wear your Loudoun
Soccer gear and bring the noise! Flags and banners are encouraged
when supporting players, the team or the club. Start your summer
off right with us!
June 25, Red, White & Bram
6-10pm
www.brambleton.com
42395 Ryan Rd, Ashburn
This annual 4th of July event is a fun-filled evening of fireworks,
games, and prizes! Admission: Free.
June 17, Parents’ Night Out
Loudoun Soccer Park
7:00 - 10:30
loudounsoccer.com/pno/
19798 Sycolin Rd, Leesburg
Need an evening without the kids? Loudoun Soccer wants to give
you the opportunity to take a well-deserved break! Go out for a
night on the town feeling confident that your little ones are safe
and having a great time! The kids will enjoy a variety of games
including volleyball, soccer tennis, corn hole, and popcorn and a
movie (Despicable Me 2). They won’t want the night to end!
Loudoun Soccer will provide popcorn. We will have slices of
pizza available for $1 a slice. Admission: 1st Child: $25 Addition
Children: $15/child.
June 18-19, 11th Annual Western Loudoun Artists Studio Tour
Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-5pm
540-338-7973, www.wlast.org
Purcellville
Now in its 11th year, this popular self-guided tour offers visi-
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Library Corner
Summer time!! Is there any better time, than summertime?! Slap
on that sunscreen, get on those flip flops and head to the pool!
and the library! Summer is a great time to take advantage of all
the programs and activities the library has to offer. Keep those
kiddoes busy with the 2016 Summer Reading Program which
kicks off June 15th. Make your first summer memory and dress
up as your favorite sports star and get your picture taken in the
photo booth and come see man’s best friend in action with a live
demonstration from the Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Associaton.
June 17, 5-7:30 p.m. Book Sale (no admission fee): Saturday,
June 18 & Sunday, June 19: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hey teens, looking for a summer job? Find the best job by
starting out with a great resume’. Be sure to attend the Resume
101 program and see what a really great resume’ can do for your
future. Calling all future authors! See if you’ve got the “write”
stuff and submit your short story in the 2016 Adult Short Story
Contest.
Meet Your Community: Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association
Learn about search and rescue dogs and see a live demonstration
from the Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association. Tuesday,
June 21, 3 p.m.
And you can NEVER have enough books! Be sure to visit the
Ashburn Library 2016 Summer Book Sale June 17th, 18th& 19th.
Thousands of books for all ages and all genres. All proceeds go
directly back to the Ashburn Library to support future programs
and activities for all of the community to enjoy! Expand that
reading list by buying even more books at the Library Foundation
Book Sale June 24th-26th!
For a complete listing of all Loudoun County Library programs
and activities and a detailed listing of all Story-times go to their
website: http//Library.Loudoun.gov and don’t forget to pick up a
copy of the PAGES! magazine at your local library.
Looking for a quick and tasty meal after all that book buying?
Head on down to Wendy’s in Broadlands. On the first Tuesday
of every month Wendy’s partners with Friends of the Ashburn
Library (FOAL) and generously donates a portion of their profits
from 5:00-8:00pm. What could be easier than that to support your
local Ashburn Library!
ART ON DISPLAY
Pet Portraits by John Dietrich
PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE
Young Musicians Series: Stone Hill Middle School 8th Grade
Guitar Ensemble
A talented group of young musicians in their second year of guitar instruction who enjoy performing at local community events.
The Ensemble is directed by Ms. Tammy Lanham. Thursday,
June 2, 7 p.m.
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off: Photo Booth
On Your Mark, Get Set...Read! Sign up for our Summer Reading
Program and stop by our photo booth dressed as your favorite
athlete. Wednesday, June 15, 3 p.m.
Friends of the Ashburn Library Book Sale
Books, movies, music and more - all at great prices! Proceeds
benefit the Ashburn Library. Pre-Sale ($15 admission fee): Friday,
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Fins, Flies and Bugs: A History of Fly-Fishing
Anne Marie Barnes of the National Sporting Library & Museum
will give a presentation on the changing ideas about fly-fishing,
from the 16th century through today, and how these practices are
used to read waterscapes in your own backyard! Young attendees
will receive a fisherman’s guide to identifying plants, bugs and
fish in Loudoun County. Saturday, June 18, 3 p.m.
Loudoun Library Foundation’s 27th Annual Giant Used
Book Sale
Books, CDs and DVDs - used and like-new items for sale! Cash
and checks accepted, no credit cards. Plenty of parking. All
children through grade 8 who visit the sale on Friday or Saturday
will receive a free book. All proceeds benefit library activities
and services throughout the county, including the Summer Reading Program. Friday, June 24, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25,
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. ($10 bag sale).
Smart’s Mill Middle School.
Books are a Blast with Tom Lilly
A comedy-magic show featuring Beowulf T. Wonderbunny.
Sponsored by the Loudoun Library Foundation. Tickets (free) are
required and will be available half an hour before the program.
Monday, June 27, 7 p.m.
ADULTS
Write On! 2016 Adult Short Story Contest
Take part in our annual adult short story writing contest. Follow
submission guidelines at library.loudoun.gov/writeon then submit
your entry: [email protected] by July 31. Save the
date: Awards Party featuring Bill Beverly, Cascades Library, Sunday, September 25, 2 pm. First Place: $200, Second Place: $100
and Third Place: $50. Winning and honorable mention authors
will receive a copy of a book featuring stories from the contest,
published by our own Symington Press. For ages 19 & up. Sponsored by the Loudoun Library Foundation.
Parenting the LGBTQ
Learn about library and community resources for parents of
LGBT children and join the discussion about navigating adolescence and sexual orientation with your child. For adults. Wednesday, June 1, 7 p.m.
Graphic Novel/Comics Book Club
Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me: A Graphic
Memoir by Ellen Forney. Copies of the book will be available
at the Ashburn Information Desk. The Graphic Novels/Com-
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ics Book Club meets at Comic Logic, 44031 Ashburn Shopping
Plaza, #281, Ashburn, VA. Wednesday, June 1, 7 p.m.
ESOL: English Conversation Group
An informal conversation group for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. For adults. Thursdays, 10 a.m. Tuesdays,
7 p.m.
CHILDREN
Art at the Library
Learn about artists, movements and illustrators. Explore your creative side and take your masterpiece home. This month we will
be learning about the “little dancers” of Edgar Degas. For Grades
K-5. Thursday, June 2, 4 p.m.
Resume 101
Learn how to use library resources to write a resume. For teens &
adults. Thursday, June 2, 2 p.m.
Reading Buddies Storytime
Encourage your child’s love of books and reading development
by pairing them with a teen reading buddy for one-on-one reading time. For Preschool-Grade 2. Mondays, 4:30 p.m.
Adult Book Club
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. Tuesday, June 7, 7 p.m.
Strategy Gaming
Join fellow strategy and Eurogame enthusiasts for friendly competition with games like Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, Ticket to
Ride and more! Sunday, June 12, 2 p.m.
Your Finances: Managing Income & Expenses - Getting from
Here to There
Brendan Vigorito of Money Management International will
explain the tools and processes needed to develop and utilize a
spending plan. For adults. Tuesday, June 28, 7 p.m.
Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers
Stop in to learn more about the services and volunteer opportunities offered by Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers. LVC is a Non
Profit 501-3c. founded in 1995 in Loudoun County. LVC, through
a team of committed volunteers, meets the needs of frail, elderly,
and disabled adults. We provide help including: medical transportation, errands and shopping, home chores, food delivery and
money management. Our mission is to help those in need maintain independence and good quality of life! Our motto “Neighbors helping Neighbors in Need” is realized every day at LVC!
Wednesday, June 29, 10 a.m.
TEENS
Lights, Camera, Action! Teen Film Competition
Create a short film around the theme of Build a Better World.
Films will be shown to a live audience, with prizes awarded to
the top 3 films and an ‘Audience Choice Award’ at the awards
ceremony on Sunday, August 14. Winners will be awarded passes
to attend all regular film screenings of the Middleburg Film
Festival in October. See our website for submission guidelines at
library.loudoun.gov/teenfilm. For all teens. Wednesday, June 15 Sunday, July 31.
Photo Contest
Submit a 5 x 7” photo in any of the following categories: inspiring people, playful places, energetic objects. Participants may
submit up to five photos in each category. Entries will be displayed and winners of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category
will be posted on Saturday, August 13. Please visit the Youth Services desk during library hours for entry forms and more information. For all teens. Wednesday, June 15 - Saturday, August 6.
June 2016
Bullyproof: Confidence, Awareness and Readiness
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instructor Marco Morenowill teach you how
to protect yourself from a bully through the Gracie Bullyproof
program. For Grades 4-8. This program will be held at 525A East
Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176. Saturday, June 18, 2 p.m.
Ready, Set, Read! with the Wizard of Reading
Exercise your mind! Sponsored by the Loudoun Library Foundation. Tickets (free) are required and will be available half an hour
before the program. Monday, June 20, 7 p.m.
Junkyard Challenge: Monsters
Join us as we dig through garbage to create a monstrous masterpiece. One man’s junk is another man’s treasure! For Grades K-5.
Wednesday, June 22, 3 p.m.
Family Art Day
Families work together to create fabulous art projects! Thursday,
June 23, 3 p.m.
LEGO® Family Build
Build a LEGO® creation. Friday, June 24, 2 p.m.
Library Lab
Explore STEM games, kits and puzzles during this drop-in session. For Grades K-5. Saturday, June 25, 2 p.m.
Hop to It!
Hop on in for some frog-themed fun as we hear stories, make
crafts and put our jumping skills to the test! For Grades K-5.
Tuesday, June 28, 3 p.m.
Ninja Party
Kick summer into high gear at a ninja party! Create a disguise,
practice your aim and learn more about what it takes to become a
ninja. For Grades K-5. Thursday, June 30, 3 p.m.
Movie Time
Inside Out, Rated PG, 95 minutes. Thursday, June 30, 6 p.m.
Hope you all visit the library soon!
Debbi
Zisko
Friends of the Ashburn Library (FOAL)
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Classifieds
Businesses & Services
Bane Electrical Service LLC
Small Commercial & Residential. Trouble shooting experts!
Specializing in High Chandelier Installs, Recessed light installations
and Home Inspection items. In Ashburn since 1999! Call 703-7236501 or email [email protected].
MOMS Club® of Ashburn
We offer support for stay-at-home mothers, including those who work
part-time or have a home-based business. Our club is volunteer-run,
is a wonderful way to meet other mothers & get involved in the local
community. Weekly fun events & playgroups, monthly field trips &
speakers. Interested? Contact Betsy at ashburnmomsclub@yahoo.
com or visit www.bigtent.com/groups/ashburnmoms.
Ashburn Classics
The Ashburn Classics will meet June 11, 2016, at the Mills Recreation Center in Ashburn Village at 10:30am at which time we will
celebrate Father’s Day and have a brown bag lunch. We will also
have a veteran speak to us. For more information, contact Arlene at
703-726-0711.
PRIVATE MATH TUTORING
I will tutor your math student in your home. Improve their abilities
in middle school, SAT/ACT, high school and college mathematics.
Contact Steve Lubore, Ph.D. at 703-729-9248 or gr82learn@comcast.
net.
Home Improvement Contractor
Specializing in remodeling bathrooms, remodeling laundry rooms,
express water heater replacement (24/7), hot tub installation,
plumbing, electrical work, finishing basements, expert at
waterproofing wet basements. 30 years experience. For all your
home improvement needs, please call Marc at 703-724-0772.
Free Essential Oil Classes
Curious how to improve your health naturally? Come learn more
about using essential oils. Free classes every Thursday, Whole Foods
Market, upstairs, 19800 Belmont Chase Drive, 10:30 AM or Thursday
evening at 7:00 PM, Westmaren Condominium Club House, 20971
Timber Ridge Terrace in Ashburn Farm. Contact Susan at 703-7249313 or [email protected].
Mail Post Replacement
Replacing old original posts with beautiful well-crafted posts from
MAILBOXREPLACEMENT.COM Does your mail post match the
beauty of you Ashburn Farm home? Your new post will keep Ashburn
Farm the sought after community it is. HOA approved complete
replacement, new post, box and numbers removal & installed $249.
Over 250 satisfied residents v/r Pete 703-965-3397.
Basketball Camp
County Christian School of Ashburn Basketball Camp July 25-29;
Soccer Camp August 11 - October 15; Go to: cfcwired.org/events and
search Upward; Pre-School - 8th grade. VCPE & ACSI Accredited.
Guitar Lessons
Study the Classical Guitar - all ages. www.ashburnguitarstudio.com.
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Garden Coach and Designer
Experienced gardener, teacher and coach ready to partner with you
in your gardening ventures, big or small! Ashburn Farm resident;
certified in landscape design and education; trained Master Gardener.
Now is the perfect time to refresh your existing garden or to start a
new one! Call Jeanette at 703.727.9398 or email [email protected]. Website: bellavitagardens.com.
GRASS MOWING and Landscaping
Excellent service for end unit town homes, single family, absentee
landlords and real estate agents hadling vacant home sales. Mow,
edge, trim and blow plus Scott’s seasonal applications available. A
great gift idea! Retired Professionals Lawn Service. Email: [email protected] or [email protected].
The Happy Hatters
The HAPPY HATTERS, a Red Hat Club, will travel to Waterford for
an Artistic Studio tour on June 18. Following the tour we will have
lunch at a restaurant TBA. For more information, contact Peggy, 703723-3056.
Looking for A Full-Time Lawn Service?
Spring is almost here...is your lawn ready? I offer a full range of
lawn care services. Mowing, (including trimming, edging, and
blowing off debris); weed control; lawn fertilization; aeration; and
many other yard care services. Call Dan Baltich for a FREE estimate:
571-278-1885.
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Management Consultant with
over twenty years of experience would love to help you get stronger,
leaner, and gain overall fitness just in time for summer. Learn how to
be a healthier you! Call Debbie (Ashburn Farm resident) at 703-6151665. Website: DebRuns.com.
Hi Neighbor!!
I love cats! Will take care of yours anytime! I am an adult who will
provide loving care for your cat(s); in their own home, as you require.
Ashburn Farm only. $25 per visit. $10 each additional cat. Call Linda
703-729-7806.
Tutor
SAT, AP, College Prep, reading/writing. Current students instructed:
grades 3rd-12th. AP, SAT, College Pathway Coordinator and Data
Analyst administrator. PhD Candidate and previous teacher of year.
Can provide 20+ exemplary references. Local and Flexible. 703-4399662; [email protected].
Quality Turf Care
Lawn maintenance - mowing, trimming, and edging. Free estimates.
Ashburn Farm resident - serving the comunity for 20 years. Contact
Tim Weaver @ 703-967-9603 or [email protected].
Fun, Part-Time Job, Being Healthy
Are you interested in Natural Healthcare? Starting your own business? Would you love to create residual income? Become part of
a fun growing business for people who care about improving their
health and those around them. Contact Susan Webb 703-724-9313 or
[email protected].
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ASHBURN LAW OFFICE, PLC.
Ashburn Law Office, PLC., is dedicated to serving clients’ needs
honestly, expeditiously and affordably in the following areas of law:
wills/living wills, prenuptial agreements, criminal charge expungements, traffic infractions, DUI/DWI, divorce, personal injury,
landlord/tenant disputes, immigration, contractual disputes and more.
44081 Pipeline Plaza Suite 105 Ashburn, VA 20147. www.AshburnLaw-Office.com, 703-986-3337, Attorney@Ashburn-Law-Office.
com.
YOUR HANDYMAN SERVICES
We are a complete home services company. Get your home ready for
the summer, for rent, or for selling. Licensed and Insured. Call today
571-437-4113 or email [email protected].
For Sale
For Sale
Oak Entertainment Center with 2 matching side units with doors, a
coffee table, a behind the couch table and a side arm table. Asking
$350. A Para Body EX500 exercise station. Bought used, but rarely
used by both owners. Asking $200. (Bought for over $1,000) A
Carlson extra tall gate with pet door. Asking $30. A Thomasville
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solid and heavy office desk with drawers and dividers on both sides
with matching chair. Asking $200. Queen oak headboard/footboard
and frame. Asking $30. Antique queen bedroom set with matching
dresser and mirror, armoire and vanity with stool. Asking $500.
Child’s Stanley desk w/ 3 level hutch, $75. Other miscellaneous
items. Please call Debbie at 703-975-6263 to make offers.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
A maximum of 40 words is permitted. Information is subject to
editing at the discretion of the Editor. Ads submitted over 40 words
will be edited as needed. Ad copy can be submitted by e-mail to
[email protected]. Payment (where applicable) will need to accompany any e-mailed ad in a timely manner to assure it will run. In
order to take advantage of the discounted rates for Ashburn Farm residents, you must provide an address and daytime telephone number
to accompany your ad. Rates are listed below.
Business Ad
Personal Ad
Resident
$10
Resident
FREE
Non-Resident
$25
Non-Resident
$25
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING CLASSIFIED ADS IS THE
10TH OF THE PRECEDING MONTH.
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Ashburn Farm Odd Job Squad
Please consider the following young people for your odd job needs! The Ashburn Farm Association makes no claim as to the qualifications of
the below-mentioned persons. Please be sure to update your contact information regularly. Thank you!
Advertising Information and Specifications
The following information lists the specifications for display
advertising in Across the Fence. All advertising is due (copy and
payment) by the 10th of the preceding month of the issue.
Ad Type
Bus. Card
1/4 Page
1/2 Page
Full Page
Open
Rate
$90
$170
$310
$525
Inside
Cover
N/A
$190
$390
$650
Extended
Contract*
$85
$150
$280
$495
Dimensions
3.5”w x 2”h
3.5”w x 5”h
7.5”w x 5”h
7.5”w x 9.8”h
*Extended contracts refer to advertising commitments for a
period of six months or more. Pre-payment of the term is
required in order to take advantage of the extended
contract discounts.
An Insertion Order Form must be submitted with ad. Forms are
available at the Association Office or via fax and our website.
Advertiser must provide in digital form (PDF or TIF files only,
PC formatted). Ad copy may be in black & white or color. Ads
will run as-is; no alterations will be made by the Association.
Ads exceeding the proper size reserved will not run.
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Space Reservation and
Payment Requirements
Ad space is limited and reserved on a first come-first served
basis. Payment in full is due for ad space before the deadline (except for extended term contracts – these are due at reservation).
We do not bill – pre-payment of ad space is mandatory. Make
checks payable to Ashburn Farm Association. If payment is
not received by the deadline, the space becomes forfeited. We
will not refund payment due to missed deadlines for copy. Copy
submitted must meet the required specifications. We will not be
held responsible if copy is not submitted by the deadline even
though payment has been received.
Advertising copy and payment can be mailed to:
Ashburn Farm Association
Attn: Alicia Young, Editor
21400 Windmill Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
Note: The Editor reserves the right to reject any advertisements for any
reason. Ads that are deemed inappropriate or distasteful for this publication will not be run. No political advertising permitted. Advertising
orders cannot be canceled after the deadline without prior arrangements. Questions can be forwarded to [email protected] or 703-7296680.
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Coming In July...
July 1: Assessments Due
July 4: Independence Day
July 5: BOT Meeting
July 14: ARB Meeting
July 15: B&F Meeting
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July 15: Ice Cream Social
July 19: BOT Meeting
July 26: Open Space Comm.
July 28: ARB Mtg/Hearings
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