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FX CO park board weighs rules to limit 'walk-ons' on county fields

Submitted by Ellie Ashford, Annandale VA blogger
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, 11:11am
FX CO park board weighs rules to limit 'walk-ons' on county fields
New rules under consideration by the Fairfax County Park Authority Board would severely curtail the use of parks for casual, pick-up games of soccer and other sports.

Under current policy, if a field is not in use by a group that reserved it in advance, a “walk-on” group, with up to 40 participants (including spectators), can use it. The proposed rule would cut that number in half.

All county parks would be affected, including Mason District Park, Annandale Community Park, and Roundtree Park in the Annandale area.

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Parks Focus on Water Safety as Pool Open

Submitted by Ellen Scott, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 27th, 2011, 9:35am
Parks Focus on Water Safety as Pool Open

From Fairfax County:

As pools open Memorial Day weekend throughout the region, the Fairfax County Park Authority recognizes that May is National Water Safety Month and encourages everyone to be safe!

Are you and your children water safe? Did you know that drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death for children? In support of National Water Safety Awareness Month the Park Authority encourages everyone to follow some basic water safety tips that could save a life!

Each year there are nearly 3,500 deaths due to drowning in the United States alone. Drowning is preventable! Join us in our effort to stop drowning from happening. The Fairfax County Park Authority offers a wide range of swimming lessons for children and adults. For more information about swimming lessons and a complete list of classes see Parktakes On Line.

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FREE Linkedin & SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Workshop for Mortals! May 24th 12 (noon) & 6:00 pm

Submitted by DeeNice, The Digital Dynamo, Deenice Rhodes, The Digital Dynamo
Saturday, May 21st, 2011, 12:51pm
FREE Linkedin & SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Workshop for Mortals! May 24th 12 (noon) & 6:00 pm

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1 - May 24th @ 12-Noon to 2 pm: "LinkedIn Can Improve your Business, Non-Profit, Program, Project or Self in 7 Days" Workshop

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New Bridge at Lake Fairfax to Open on Trails Day

Submitted by Ellen Scott, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011, 9:01am

From Fairfax County Park Authority:

 

A new pedestrian bridge will officially open at Lake Fairfax Park on Saturday, June 4, 2011 marking the completion of a much-anticipated trail improvement, and more importantly the conclusion of a successful partnership between neighbors, trail friends, public sector peers and private sector supporters.  The public is invited to join in brief ribbon ceremonies at 9:30 a.m., followed by a tour of nearby stream bank restoration projects and sustainable trail development. The event takes place on National Trails Day.

 

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Loudoun Continues Opposition to MWAA Dulles Rail Station Decision

Submitted by Leigh Macdonald, News Where You Live Ambassador, NoVA, D.C., Maryland
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011, 1:48pm
Loudoun Continues Opposition to MWAA Dulles Rail Station Decision

From Loudoun County -- The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has taken action on several fronts in its continued opposition to the decision of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Board of Directors in favor of an underground alignment for the proposed Metrorail station at Dulles International Airport.

At Tuesday’s meeting, the Board of Supervisors directed the County Administrator to seek additional information from MWAA and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority regarding the potential impacts on Dulles Metrorail, the operations at Dulles Airport, and any possible extension further into Loudoun County should the Board vote to opt out of the funding agreement for Phase 2 of the project.

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Early Opening for Heated Pools

Submitted by Ellen Scott, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 16th, 2011, 10:24am

From the Reston Association:

RESTON, Va. – You don’t have to wait unitl Memorial Day to go swimming.  That’s because the two heated pools operated by Reston Associaiton opened this past Saturday.

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Renovation Closes Pool for Season

Submitted by Ellen Scott, Community Web Producer
Monday, April 18th, 2011, 3:28pm
Renovation Closes Pool for Season

From the Reston Association:

RESTON, Va. –This season, there will be one less pool to enjoy while Dogwood Pool undergoes a major facelift.  To save an estimated $10,000 in additional costs to open the 32-year-old facility for just one season, the Reston Association Board of Directors voted to start the renovations as soon as plans are approved.

The improvements to the existing 20-meter pool include a new water basin with a zero depth entry, in-water bench seating, three 25-meter lap lanes and a diving well.  There are also upgrades to the bathhouse to modify it for accessibility, a new picnic pavilion and water spray and play area.  The pool is expected to re-open in the 2012 season.

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