Friday Flash March 8, 2013

March 8, 2013

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Issue 302

AROUND BRAMBLETON Spring Ahead - Daylight Savings Time – Don’t forget to move your clocks an hour ahead, 2:00 a.m. on March 10th.

Newly Formed Safety & Security Committee – The BCA Board approved the creation of a Safety and Security Advisory Committee at its January meeting. The charter of the committee has set its scope of work to:    

Review resident concerns related to community traffic safety and work with staff and local officials/agencies to address issues as approved by the BCA Board; Interact and communicate with residents, staff and County to promote a Neighborhood Watch program and related programs; Work, communicate and interact with BCA Staff to address identified security or safety issues on BCA Common Area or private streets; When authorized by the BCA Board, speak before County or State officials in regards to community safety & security related issues, concerns, and requests.

The BCA Board is seeking seven residents to serve on the Safety and Security Committee. If you would like to give your time and have an interest in a safe and secure community, please consider volunteering for the committee by submitting an application to the General Manager and Board. Time commitments are minimal and based upon your desire to serve; terms can be set for one or two years. Please contact GM Rick Stone (rick.stone@brambleton.org) with any questions or further information.

Volunteers Needed – We are in need of a few volunteers for our spring events. Follow the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054EABAA2B0-help Spring and Summer Programming – We have a wonderful offering of classes and programs this spring and packed schedule of Summer Camps! Our programs offer a way to enrich the lives of our residents without having to go very far, and our summer camps offer a wider variety of interests to keep your kiddos busy when school is out! Our spring programs and summer camps/classes are now accepting registrations. Click here for the Spring Programming Guide and click here for the Summer Camp Guide. For more information, please contact programs@brambleton.org.

Save the Date - Comedy Night – Save the date for our Adult’s Only Comedy Night at the Brambleton Community Center on Friday, April 19th starting at 8:00pm. Join us for a night of laughs, complete with desserts and cash bar. Tickets are $25/each. More details will be coming soon!

Neighborhood Clean-Up – We are looking for different groups, organizations, clubs, scout troops, families, and individuals who would like to be a part of our Neighborhood Clean-Up Day

on Saturday April 20th. If you are interested in helping to keep Brambleton Beautiful, please contact events@brambleton.org.

BCA Part-Time Position Available – Brambleton is seeking eligible candidates to fill a parttime Covenants Advisor position within our Covenants Department. Primary duties will include conducting field inspections and communicating with residents to ensure compliance with Design Guidelines and approved applications. Candidates for this position must be customerservice driven, attentive to visual details, self-motivated and productive in an outdoor environment. Driving is a requirement of the position and applicants must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle. Additional requirements include production of accurate inspection reports, written communication and record keeping. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and organization are a must for a successful candidate. Position is part-time, year round, requires some evening and weekend hours, and offers an entry-level salary with flexible scheduling. Please send your resume with cover letter and salary requirements to covenants@brambleton.org Garage Doors and Mail Box Maintenance – Garage doors can be very costly to replace.

There are several garage doors around Brambleton that have become dented over time and may be in need of repair. A quick internet search resulted in several options for DIY repair, here’s one example of a suggested technique - http://www.ehow.com/how_6505744_repairgarage-door-dents.html.

Another maintenance item that can be completed by the homeowner is painting your mail box, mail post and newspaper box. A can of black spray paint, in a matte or semi-gloss finish will do the trick. When painting the mailbox, it’s a good time to see if the light post is also in need of a coat of paint. The same can of paint can complete both jobs nicely and will take very little time.

You should wait until the weather temperatures will be above 50 degrees Fahrenheit for several days in a row before starting any outside painting project.

TALK OF THE TOWN CENTER Blue Ridge Grill – Have you tried Call-Ahead Seating? Reduce your wait times dramatically by calling ahead up to two hours before you plan on arriving. Plan on seeing a movie at the theater? Call us beforehand to have your name added to our wait list then come dine with us afterwards. If you have any questions about Call-Ahead Seating, or to be added to our list, call us at 703-327-1047. We look forward to hearing from you!

Sport&Health – Now Hiring EXPERIENCED housekeeping staff for nights and weekends.

Apply online at www.sportandhealth.com/careers and call Jason at 703.879.2006.

Scotto’s Rigatoni Grill – Mention you saw this special in the Friday Flash and take $5.00 off any order of $25.00 or more.

Bicycle Outfitters is Springing Forward by putting winter wear on sale! Buy one item and get the second item (of equal or lesser value) HALF OFF! Say good bye to winter temps and our bit of snow by getting a good BUY!

COUNTY CORNER Legacy Vendor Bazaar – On Friday, March 15 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., come out and support Legacy and the PTO with a funtastic night where you can shop over 40 vendors. Please, spread the word with friends, family and neighbors. Volunteers are especially needed to help with this event. For a full list of vendors or to volunteer, go to http://www.legacyelementary.mypto.org/content.asp?PageID=28.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS Monday, March 11th:

Covenants Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. – BCA Management Office

Wednesday, March 13th:

Cargo Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. – BCA Management Office Adult Pick-Up Basketball 6:30 p.m. – Legacy Elementary; Residents Only

Thursday, March 14th:

Residences at Brambleton I Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. – Lower-Level Community Center

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