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Kingstonian
Volume 23 u February 2015
Official Publication of the Kingstowne Residential Owners Corp.
www.kingstowne.org
Requested Home Delivery by January 26, 2015
Water Fowl on Wintry Kingstowne Lake
photo by Sarah Parshley
Coming Up in February and Early March
Family Valentine Dance–February 13...See page 14
Chili Cook-Off Contest–February 28...See page 14
Comedy Show–March 13...See page 14
KINGSTOWNE RESIDENTIAL OWNERS CORPORATION
6090 KINGSTOWNE VILLAGE PARKWAY
KINGSTOWNE, VA 22315
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Contents
February 2015
12 Activity & Fitness Programs
12 Special Events & New Activities
13 Ongoing Free Clubs
13 Ongoing Paid Events & Clubs
14 This Month’s Features
See List of Features at right
21 Around the Towne
21 Local Government Reports
24 Classified Ads
28 Community Calendar
• Family Valentine Dance–
February 13
• Chili Cook-Off Contest–
February 28
• Comedy Show–
March 13
• Free Eggcitement Egg
Hunt and Photos with
the Bunny–March 28
• Bunny Basket Drop Off
in Kingstowne–March 28
• New! Free Music and
Movement Playgroup
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January BOT Meeting Highlights
2015 BOT Meeting Dates
Contacts for Who’s Who in Kingstowne;
Community Center Locations and Hours
5 KROC Announcements
7 Pool Pals Recommend Minor
Changes to Pool Rules
8 Snow Shoveler List
8 2015 ARC Schedule
9 Who Plows Snow in Kingstowne?
10 Winter Garden Cleanup
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Features
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Monthly
Departments
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16 Keeping Up-to-Date with
Your Assessments Account
Online via FRSConnect
16 2015 Street and
Sidewalk Improvements
19 Let’s Talk About Trash...
New Recycla”Bowl”
Competition
Kingstowne
Recycla“BOWL”
19 Trash and Recycle
Reminders
Competition
19 Recycling Pizza Boxes
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BOT Meeting Highlights
January’s recent snowfall created amazing natural beauty. Photo by Dana Mayfield, KROC Covenants Manager.
BOT Meeting Highlights
Below is a summary of actions taken at the January 7, 2015, meeting of the Kingstowne Residential Owners Corporation (KROC)
Board of Trustees (BOT). Board highlights are written from draft minutes prior to board approval and are subject to change.
n The Board of Trustees accepted the
revised Vehicle Policy Resolution
#12. The revised policy can be
viewed on the Kingstowne website,
www.kingstowne.org.
n The Board approved the 2015 Board
Focus Items.The Board Focus Items
are annual initiatives on which the
Board of Trustees (BOT) places
special emphasis.
The 2015 Board Focus Items are:
Common Area Improvements
• Neighborhood Landscape
Initiative (NLI)
• Monument Walls/Entrance Ways
Capital Improvements
• South Center Site Improvements
Community Goodwill
• 30th Anniversary Celebration
• Neighborhood and CommunityWide Goodwill Initiatives
External Partner Initiatives
• Towne Center Development
• KROC’s Collaboration with
Local, State, and National
Elected Representatives
• Community Management and
Human Resources Review
n The BOT approved the concept
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for a program that will recognize
homeowners who demonstrate
extraordinary care for the exterior of
their homes and lots.
n The trustees provided conceptual
approval of a recycling education
program that has the potential
to increase the recycling in the
community.
n The Board approved the 2015
contribution to the staff retirement
program and confirmed December as
the time of year in which this action
will be taken in the future.
n The trustees accepted recommendations from a contracted human
resources consulting firm regarding
revisions to the corporation’s compensation policy and revised compensation ranges based on a commissioned salary survey.
n The trustees accepted the general
manager’s monitoring reports
regarding fiscal planning and
budgeting, financial conditions,
asset protection, covenants and
deed restriction enforcement, and
communication methods with
members.
n The Board members reviewed
the most recent report for the
Architectural Review Committee
(ARC) meeting and the Board Activity
Schedule.
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BOT Meeting Agendas
The monthly board agenda and draft
meeting highlights are available at www.
kingstowne.org. The agenda contains
a preview of subjects that the KROC
Board of Trustees will discuss during the
upcoming board meetings.
The draft agendas are available to
view two weeks prior to the monthly
meetings; the draft highlights are
available to view three business days
following each board meeting.
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2015 KROC BOT Meetings
Meetings are held at 7 P.M.,
usually in the Thompson Center
August 5
February 4
September 2
March 4
October 7
April 1
November 4
May 6
December 2
June 3
July 8
The 2015 Annual Meeting
is scheduled for November 12.
Who’s Who Contacts
Kingstowne Residential Owners Corporation (KROC)
The Thompson Center, 6090 Kingstowne Village Parkway, Kingstowne, VA 22315
703-922-9477 • 703-922-2713 fax
Email: [email protected] • Website: http://www.kingstowne.org
Who’s Who and How to Contact Them
KROC Board of Trustees
[email protected]
President................................................................. Kathleen Snyder
Vice President ..................................................Cynthia Jacobs Carter
Secretary/Treasurer ................................................ Jeanne McCarroll
Trustee ............................................................................. Gary Ezard
Trustee ................................................................. Michael Lamarche
Trustee ...............................................................................Tim Nank
Trustee ........................................................................David Robbins
KROC Staff Directory
(Alphabetical Order by Last Name)
WTS Director of Recreation Services
Meg Cochran ...................................... [email protected]
Grounds and Facilities Coordinator
Roberta Cain Conklin .............................. [email protected]
Operations Manager
Vicky Crews ................................................ [email protected]
General Manager
Ronda DeSplinter [email protected]
Facilities Manager
Jim Henderson .............................................. [email protected]
Covenants Coordinator
Ashley Johnson ........................................ [email protected]
Kingstonian Editor
Blanche Kapustin.......................................editor@kingstowne.org
Covenants Manager
Dana Mayfield ............................................ [email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Angela Pollard [email protected]
Communications Specialist
Mayra Ruiz ............................... [email protected]
Office/Finance Administrator
Nancy Vasser .............................................nancy@kingstowne.org
KROC Community Centers & Fitness Facilities
KROC Business Office • 703-922-9477
Thompson Center, Top Floor
6090 Kingstowne Village Parkway, Kingstowne, VA 22315
Mon.-Fri. 9 A.M.-5:30 P.M.; Wed. 9 A.M.-8 P.M.
Open Regular Hours on Monday, February 16, 9 A.M.-5:30 P.M.
Thompson Center Fitness Facility • 703-922-4216
6090 Kingstowne Village Parkway, Kingstowne, VA 22315
Mon.-Fri. 5 A.M.-9:30 P.M.; Sat.-Sun. & Holiday 8 A.M.-7 P.M.
Open Holiday Hours on Monday, February 16, 8 A.M.-7 P.M.
Snyder Center Fitness Facility • 703-719-7909
6450 South Van Dorn Street, Kingstowne, VA 22315
Mon.-Fri. 6 A.M.-10 P.M.; Sat.-Sun. & Holiday 8 A.M.-7 P.M.
Open Holiday Hours on Monday, February 16, 8 A.M.-7 P.M.
South Center
6080 Kingstowne Village Parkway, Kingstowne, VA 22315
KROC Community Services
Republic Services Recycling and Trash Removal...................703-818-8222
FirstService Residential (formerly Armstrong)–Assessment Payments.. 703-385-7256
REMINDER: Mail Payments: FirstService Residential, PO Box 11983, Newark, NJ 07101-4983
Emergency and Government Services
Emergency Police/Fire and Rescue ..................................................... 911
Police (Non-Emergency)...................................................... 703-691-2131
Jeff C. McKay, Lee District Supervisor ....................703-971-6262, TTY 711
Alice Eggers, Neighborhood Watch Police Officer............... 703-922-8263
Kingstowne Fire Station ..................................................... 703-719-9294
Franconia Fire Station .........................................................703-971-5858
Poison Control Center/Information .................................. 1-800-222-1222
Fairfax County Animal Shelter .............................................703-830-1100
Kingstowne Post Office ....................................................... 703-971-3093
Kingstowne Library .............................................................703-339-4610
Wildlife Rescue League (injured/orphaned animals) ........... 703-440-0800
INOVA Healthplex (9 A.M. to 5 P.M.) ....................................703-797-6801
INOVA Healthplex (24 Hours/Emergency) ...........................703-797-6809
Hazardous Waste Removal ................................................. 703-324-5068
Utilities and Roadways
Miss Utility (call before you dig) .......................................................... 811
Virginia Power (also to report outages)............................ 1-888-667-3000
Washington Gas ..................................................................703-750-1000
Verizon ............................................................................1-800-837-4966
Cox Communications ..........................................................703-378-8400
Fairfax Water...................................................................... 703-698-5800
Virginia VDOT (Customer Service) ....... 1-800-FOR-ROAD; 1-800-367-7623
School Numbers
Edison High ........................................................................ 703-924-8000
Hayfield Secondary/High .................................................... 703-924-7400
Francis Scott Key Middle School .......................................... 703-313-3900
Mark Twain Middle School ................................................... 703-313-3700
Franconia Elementary .........................................................703-822-2200
Hayfield Elementary........................................................... 703-924-4500
Lane Elementary .................................................................703-924-7700
Apartment Management Companies
The Edgemoore (Stellar Management Co.)......................... 703-971-4949
The Elms at Kingstowne (Legend Mgmt. Group) .................703-922-6336
Sussex at Kingstowne (Milestone Management) ................ 703-922-1808
Condominium Management Companies
Chancery (Cardinal Mgmt.)....................................... 703-569-5797, x5022
Eton Square (Condominium Services, Inc., “CSI”) ................703-370-1600
Stratford Place (Legum & Norman) .................................... 703-600-6000
Kingstonian Publisher
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Email: [email protected] • Website: MPublishing.net
Fran Poling and Brian Poling, Publishers ............................. 301-646-5087
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The Kingstonian is the official publication of the Kingstowne Residential Owners Corporation.
It is distributed monthly to KROC residents and owners, under contract with KROC. The
deadline is the 7th of each month or the prior business day when the 7th falls on a weekend.
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KROC News
KROC Announcements
HOA Dues Address Reminder
Payments, due the 1st of each
month, can be mailed to FirstService
Residential, PO Box 11983, Newark, NJ
07101-4983. Rate is $59.57/ month for
condominium owners and $97.32/ month
for townhouse, single-family, and duplex
owners.
Fitness Facilities Holiday Hours
Mon., Feb. 16, 8-7
Pool Rules Public Hearing
Planned for March 4
A public hearing will take place on
Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 P.M., at the
Thompson Center, to review the Policy
Resolution #10, Pool Rules. (See p. 7.)
No Coupon Booklet?
If your coupon booklet has not arrived,
please contact FirstService Residential at
703-385-7256 to request a new one.
Trash Removal in Bad Weather
If weather conditions prevent the safe
collection of curbside garbage or
recycling, please remove your waste from
the street by the end of the day. On
the next regularly scheduled collection
day waste may be placed curbside.
When in doubt, please check www.
kingstowne.org to see whether waste
removal has been delayed or cancelled.
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MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
VDOT Improvements to Kingstowne Village Parkway
Join representatives of the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (DOT)
to discuss proposed improvements to multimodal safety on Kingstowne Village
Parkway from Beulah Street to Hayfield Road at a meeting on Wednesday,
February 18. This project is being proposed in conjunction with Virginia DOT’s
2015 summer repaving of Kingstowne Village Parkway.
The meeting will be held at Kingstowne’s Thompson Center located at 6090
Kingstowne Village Parkway, beginning at 7 P.M.
only events. If you are renting a home
in Kingstowne, or if your personal
information has changed, please stop
by the KROC Business Office to update
your facilities pass. The office is open
9-5:30 weekdays and until 8 P.M. every
Wednesday. All residents age one
and over must have a facilities pass,
and those who are age 12 and over
must have their photo taken. The first
facilities pass and first replacement
pass are free. After that, there may be
a $5 charge.
What to Bring:
Tenants: Photo ID and current lease.
Facilities passes will only be issued to
residents named on the lease. Passes
will automatically be cancelled at the
end of the lease term. A new lease
must be presented at the business
office to update the passes.
New Homeowners: Photo ID and the
HUD1 settlement paper. Homeowners
will need to authorize other residents
of the household to receive passes.
This can be done in person or in
writing. (Homeowners do not need to
renew their passes.)
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Why Do I Need a Facilities Pass?
A valid facilities pass is needed to access
the fitness centers and some resident-
Homeowners with a Facilities Pass:
No need to update your facilities pass
unless you lose it or the information
you provided has changed.
Refinancing Your Home?
If your lender or financial
institution requests a “Lender
PUD Questionnaire” or “Insurance
Declaration page,” please visit www.
condocerts.com. If you require specific
wording on the KROC Insurance
Declaration page, please contact
www.EOIDIRECT.com as CondoCerts
will not be able to provide that service.
Currently, these are the only available
ways to obtain these documents. A fee
is charged by both companies.
Local Land Use Projects, Road
Construction, and Comments
For updates on local land use projects,
visit www.kingstowne.org, click on
the “Resident Resources” drop-down
menu, and select the “Community
Information” section. Then click on
“Land Use & New Dev” along the left
margin. The page explains the land
development process in Kingstowne.
Summaries and links are available for
local land use projects.
For updates on road construction
projects in northern Virginia, visit
www.VAmegaprojects.com.
Comments on proposed
developments, and on other topics,
can be emailed to BOT@kingstowne.
org.
Notary Service
Notary Service is available at the
KROC Business Office, located at 6090
Kingstowne Village Parkway.
• Photo ID required.
• Services are $2 per document.
• Do not sign document in advance.
KROC Announcements, cont. on page 7
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KROC Announcements, cont. from page 5
• Please call before arriving to
ensure the notary is available.
• Witnessing not available.
• Virginia notaries are not authorized
to certify true copies of birth,
death, or marriage certificates.
Please Send Us
Your Photos!
Especially
needed:
• Valentine dance
Feb. 13, p. 14
• Chili cook-off Feb. 28, p. 14
• Comedy show March 13, p. 14
• Bunny basket drop offs and egg
hunt March 28, p. 14
• And all of the clubs listed on page 13
High-resolution digital photos, .pdf
or .jpg, work best. Please email to
[email protected] or bring them
on a CD to the KROC Business Office.
Have a ton of photos? Feel free to send
the editor a link to a folder of photos on
your Dropbox or other sharing account.
Storm Water Management Ponds
Safety Concerns
Storm water management facilities,
including dry ponds, are never safe
places to play, sled, ice skate, swim, or
fish. Please heed posted warning signs.
Also, do not sled or ski near roads—help
prevent accidents by reminding friends
and family to avoid roads, ponds, and
construction sites.
See a Problem? Report It, Please!
The large storm water management
basins (“dry ponds”) throughout the
community are maintained by Fairfax
County. Although there are regular
inspections of each of these facilities,
local residents are often more aware
when something is wrong.
If you become aware of a maintenance issue regarding a storm water
management facility, please notify the
KROC Business Office. Also, problems
can be reported to Fairfax County
Stormwater Management by calling
703-877-2800 or through online form
submission at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/
dpwes/utilities/sdrpt_form.htm.
Pool Pals Recommend
Minor Changes to Pool Rules
The 2015 pool season is still a few
months away, yet it’s a good time to
reflect on changes that may improve
the experience residents have when
visiting the Kingstowne pools.
below. In addition, since the pool rules
are part of a policy resolution (#10
– Pool Rules), the revisions are also
available in a marked-up draft to ensure
the changes are easily identifiable.
The Pool Pals
Public Hearing Set for March 4
There is a group known as the Pools
Pals that is focused on just that role.
Membership is varied and includes
several entities that have an interest
in maximizing the pool experience
for residents. It includes resident
representatives who frequent each
pool, along with representatives
of the pool management company
(NV Pools), the fitness management
company (WTS), and the KROC staff.
The proposed changes will be discussed
during a public hearing which has been
scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, at
the Thompson Center. That meeting will
begin at 6:30 P.M.
Recommendations Proposed
At the end of the 2014 pool season,
the Pool Pals conducted a routine
review of the pool rules and came up
with a few recommendations. Those
proposed revisions are summarized
Summary of Substantial Proposed
Changes in Policy Resolution #10:
u Penalties for minor violations of the
rules will be applicable to all patrons
rather than just children;
u A swimming proficiency test
(25 meters) may be required of
any patron who demonstrates
questionable swimming skills in the
main pool;
u A non-swimmer of any age will not
be allowed in the main pool without a
supervising person within immediate
reach;
u The 15-minute break period each
hour may be waived by the pool
manger depending upon the number
of patrons in each area of the pool,
the number of lifeguards on duty,
and the number of supervising adults
accompanying children;
u Information about swim lessons will
no longer be included in the pool
rules, but will continue to be provided
in the Kingstonian and on the website.
Comments
Comments regarding the suggested
revisions to the pool rules can be
submitted to kingstowne@kingstowne.
org or residents can present comments
in person at the public hearing on March
4. For a copy of the proposed changes
in Policy Resolution #10, please go to
www.kingstowne.org or visit the KROC
Business Office in the Thompson Center,
2nd floor.
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Snow Shovelers Can Sign Up
If you’d like to be listed in our free
community snow shoveler list, please
send the following information to
[email protected]: your name,
phone number, and the areas of
Kingstowne where you can shovel.
You can discuss rates with potential
customers as they call you.
Don’t forget to apply for all exterior
home and landscaping modifications
or improvements! Applications are
available at www.kingstowne.org.
*ARC 2015 Schedule
List of Shovelers
Application
Deadline
uDylanJ.Hodges,719-464-6084
“I can work anywhere within 2 miles
of Summer Ridge and Kingstowne
Village Parkway.”
Photo by Marco Vallejo
uLukeLloyd,719-322-6159
[email protected]
“I can shovel within a mile of
Abbottsbury Row.”
uPetarMilutinovic,843-737-2493
“I can shovel all areas
within one mile of Ashby Lane.”
uBrittMallow,571-245-2915
“I can shovel anywhere in the
Castlewellan Drive area.”
uGarrettTurner,571-230-3660
“I am available to shovel in the
area of Lake Village Drive.”
Internal Medicine
Primary Care
ARC’s
Meeting
February 10
February 18
March 10
March 18
April 7
April 15
May 12
May 20
June 9
June 17
July 7
July 15
August 11
August 19
September 8
September 16
October 13
October 21
November 10
November 18
December 8
December 16
*ARC = KROC’s Architectural
Review Committee
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Appointments Can be Made by Calling
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KROC News
The Who’s Who on Snow
Plowing in Kingstowne
Whether we want it to or not, this
winter is predicted to have more snow
than last winter!
The standard for KROC contractors
to begin plowing is when two or more
inches of snow have been recorded at
Reagan National Airport. The size and
duration of the storm will determine
how the streets will be plowed. When
the storm is dropping snow at a high
rate and for a long period of time, the
plowing crews will concentrate on
opening up one lane until all the private
streets have been opened. After the
snow has stopped, crews will follow
up with additional efforts to open as
much of the street as possible. Plowing
efforts may require more time during
these larger storms.
During plowing operations, efforts
will be made to minimize snow piles
at the mailboxes and behind vehicles.
Icing typically requires no plowing;
salt applications will be sufficient.
The staff and plowing crews maintain
a list of “hot spots” or areas where
snow and ice are a particular problem
due to shade, rapid freeze-thaws, or
steep grades. These areas are typically
pretreated with salt or special deicing
materials and treated more often after
a snow event.
• Kingstowne Commons Dr.
• Lake Village Drive • Park Village Dr.
• Sir Viceroy Dr. • Kingstowne Blvd.
• Summer Ridge Rd.
• South Van Dorn St. (from Franconia
Rd. to Telegraph Rd.)
• Kingstowne Village Pkwy. (from
South Van Dorn Street to Beulah Street)
Maintained by KROC
All private roads within the
community are maintained by KROC.
Questions or comments about KROCmaintained roads can be directed
to the Kingstowne Business Office
weather emergency number at
571-255-8662 or emailed to roberta@
kingstowne.org. During periods
of heavy snow, your patience is
appreciated.
What Can You Do to Help?
• Shovel your sidewalks and
driveways.
• Park in garages, in driveways, or
along main thoroughfares so trucks
can plow more efficiently.
• Keep your mailbox area clear from
snow buildup or the postal carrier
may not deliver mail. (See details in
graphic below.)
• Pretreat private lot areas that are
prone to ice buildup with ecofriendly
products.
• Townhome residents: move
shoveled snow to common turf
areas instead of the street.
• Most important, please be
considerate of your neighbors
regarding the placement when
shoveling snow.
Who’s Responsible?
There are two organizations
responsible for snow plowing on the
streets throughout the Kingstowne
community. Public streets are
maintained by the Virginia Department
of Transportation (VDOT) and are listed
below.
Maintained by VDOT (703-383-8368)
• Castlewellan Dr. • Hayfield Rd.
• Horgan Ct. • Greendale Village Dr.
• King Centre Dr.
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KROC News
It is Saturday morning and you are at
the breakfast table or in your favorite
comfy chair, sipping your morning
coffee. You look out the window
to admire the landscaping and
remember that it is winter and the
landscaping is looking rather drab.
The pro and college football season
is but a memory, so you have time on
your hands to do a little preparation
to get your garden ready to plant in
the spring.
If you have perennials, such as liriope,
aster, black-eyed Susans, fountain
grasses, or Miscanthus grasses, just to
name a few, these should be cut back
to 4-6 inches for the winter to allow
for new growth in the spring. Debris
such as leaves, weeds, and dead
branches should be removed from all
bed areas. In winter, there is no yard
photo by Roberta Conklin,
KROC Grounds and Facilities Coordinator
Winter Garden Cleanup
waste pickup, but all other times
of the year you should disposed of
yard debris on Wednesdays in brown
paper bags, clear bags, or black
garbage bags marked with a white
“X.”
By removing debris from your
landscape beds, you will remove a
safe haven for insects and disease to
nest over the winter in your garden.
They can be detrimental to your
plants come springtime when the
weather warms up and pests become
active.
Winter pruning of crape myrtle
too. Cut them back by removing all
branches that are smaller than your
pinky finger using a pair of sharp
loppers or hand pruners depending
on the size of the tree.
If you have shrub roses, this is a great
time to prune them back. This should
be done annually during this time of
the year to generate new growth and
prolific flowering in the spring. Crape
myrtles can be pruned at this time,
So, finish up that cup of coffee, round
up the family, and head into your
yard to enjoy some family time and,
in the process, get your landscape
ready for the warmth in spring!
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Activity and Fitness
Activity and Fitness Programs
Thompson Fitness Center, 703-922-4216
Snyder Fitness Center, 703-719-7909
South Center
6090 Kingstowne Village Parkway
6450 South Van Dorn Street
6080 Kingstowne Village Parkway
Meg Cochran, Director of Recreation Services • [email protected]
To Sign Up or Get Info
Unless otherwise noted, sign up for all activities listed in this Kingstonian by
calling a fitness center or emailing the Director of Recreation Services, Meg
Cochran, at phone numbers and email address above. For all other up-to-date
changes, please visit www.kingstowne.org and click the link to sign up for the email
distribution list.
Fitness Center Orientations
Fitness center orientations are being offered now. Please make an appointment
with the director of recreation services. You don’t have to be a new resident to
Kingstowne to receive an orientation.
Fitness Center Front Desk
Complete Listings
A full listing of activities, including prices and information for non-residents, is
available online at www.kingstowne.org and at the fitness centers.
Email Director of Recreation Services!
Fitness Center Orientations
Email [email protected] to:
u Be added to our email distribution list for activity and program news!
u Receive a new club application and start a new club!
Please note the Kingstowne Fitness and Activities Staff reserves the right to cancel any program or class
due to lack of registration. To help ensure that all classes and activities will take place, please register at
least two weeks in advance. Activities posted in the Kingstonian are subject to change.
Special Events and New Activities
Moms Club
The new Moms Club is meeting one Monday each month, 10-11:30 A.M., in
the Snyder Center Ballroom. For more information, contact Alyssa Ciccone
at [email protected] or 202-368-7379.
Moms Club
Coming Soon!
Babysitting Course—in April
Kids Pizza Party and Craft—May 8
Pool Kickoff Party—May 24
Photo by Marco Vallejo
Continued on page 13
Pool Kickoff Party
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February 2015
Activity and Fitness
Ongoing Free Clubs
Ongoing Paid Events and Clubs
Line Dancing Club–Paula
10 A.M.–12 P.M., Wednesdays
Thompson Center Ballroom
[email protected]
New Music Playgroup, see p. 15
Bridge Club–Shail Butani
6:30-10 P.M., 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays of each month
South Center Great Room
703-869-9401 or
[email protected]
Chess Club–Kumar
6:30-9 P.M., Tuesdays
South Center Great Room
703-921-5371 or
[email protected]
Cooking Divas–JoAnn
11:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M.
February 25 and March 18
South Center
[email protected]
Music Playgroup–Desrae Gibby
10:30 A.M. to noon, Wed.
Snyder Center Ballroom
[email protected]
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Meetup–Jan Hix
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[email protected]
Tai Chi Club–Paula
9-10 A.M., Saturdays
South Center Aerobics Room
[email protected]
Weekday Tennis Group–Brenda
MWF, spring-fall
Singles and doubles matches
[email protected]
Weekend Tennis Club–Ulrike
[email protected]
Kingstowne Family Martial Arts
Snyder Center on Tue. & Thur.
South Center on Saturdays
Brian Oviatt at 703-862-4396
www.kingstownekaratedo.com
Kingstowne Ladies Social Group
www.meetup.com/KingstowneLadies-Social-Meetup
Massage–Aylene Blafkin
Swedish, deep tissue, sports,
and pregnancy massage.
Daily by appt.
Snyder Ctr. Massage Room
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Kingstowne Fun
For
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Family Valentine Dance, Feb. 13
Come out and share a special evening with your son or daughter. The
dance will be held on February 13, 6-8 P.M., at the Thompson Center
Ballroom. All ages are welcome, and this event is free! Please sign up at
Photo by Preksha Jayamaruthyraman
either fitness center by Feb. 6.
Chili Cook-Off Contest, Feb. 28
Venture to the Thompson Center on a cold, winter evening and warm up with
chili. Residents are encouraged to bring a chili to enter into the contest. Not
interested in cooking? No worries. Feel free to just come enjoy delicious chili
and vote for the winner, Feb. 28, 6-8 P.M. Top three chefs will receive prizes!
Comedy Show in Kingstowne, March 13
Enjoy an evening out filled with laughter! The show will be held on Friday, March 13,
7-9 P.M., at the Thompson Ballroom. Snacks and beverages will be sold. All proceeds
will benefit the Operation Renewed Hope Foundation, founded in 2011 and dedicated
to assisting the many thousands of homeless veterans in our country today.
Free “Eggcitement” Egg Hunt
and Bunny Photos, March 28
On Saturday, March 28, at 10 A.M., the traditional egg hunt will take place
at the South Center. The hunt “ends before you know it” with participants
usually finding all the hidden eggs in the first ten minutes. Please arrive
early and wait with the crowd until the signal to begin
the hunt is given at 10 A.M.
Bring your cameras! Immediately after the hunt, our
Eggcitement bunny is available for photographs inside
the South Center. The bunny needs to hop in a car for
basket deliveries, so photos end before noon.
Bunny Basket Drop Off, March 28
From noon to 2 P.M., the Eggcitement bunny will drive through Kingstowne, delivering baskets to
Kingstowne kids. Parents should sign up for their kids’ Bunny Basket Drop Off at the Thompson Center
fitness counter as early as possible, as slots fill quickly. Parents should drop off their children’s full baskets,
labeled with names and addresses, by March 27. Spots are 10 minutes apart to allow for driving time. A $5
delivery fee will be charged when parents sign up.
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Music and Movement
Playgroup
Music and Movement in Motion
A new, free playgroup club has been
added to the community. It incorporates unique learning
sessions and fun musical rhythms that can help children learn
valuable social skills as they learn to clean up, share, take turns,
and transition from one activity to the next.
Children love music and movement, and putting the two
together creates an explosion of fun and learning. Children of
all ages (primarily 1-5 years old) will have the chance to dance,
sing, play with scarves, roll balls, wave ribbons, hit balloons,
play various percussion instruments, have circle time, strum
a ukulele or mandolin, do finger plays, learn lap rhymes, and
much more.
“Teaching children with music has been my passion and
my creative outlet for twenty years, and I’ve been teaching
organized classes going on five years now,” says Desrae Gibby,
club leader. “Young children are like sponges and absorb even
more when there is music and movement combined.”
Learning Made Fun
The primary goal of this club is for kids to have so much fun
they don’t even know they are learning. They learn about the
seasons, weather, days of the week, months of the year, the
body, letters, money, counting, colors, holidays, and many
other preschool themes with fun interactive songs. They even
learn a little Spanish and German.
Kids will get some exercise doing basic physical fitness skills-alternating quiet circle time and active movement. Kids will
run, skip, jump, twirl, crawl, hop, and even do push-ups, situps, and jumping jacks. After all the excitement, they will cool
down with a lullaby.
Join Us – It’s FREE!
If you get some time in your schedule next Wednesday from
10:30 A.M. to noon, make your way over to the Snyder Center
to get your child energized with lively music and movements
with an exceptional group of your Kingstowne neighbors.
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Features
Ensure You Are Up-to-date with Yo
Online Access to Assessment Accounts Thr
Assessment Rates
Changed January 1, 2015
The monthly assessment rates
changed January 1. Are you
paying the correct amount?
The new rates for
condominium owners
is $59.57/month. For
townhouse, single-family, and
duplex owners, the new rate is
$97.32/month.
Check Your Account Online
area of the Kingstowne website,
www.kingstowne.org, under
“Assessments.”
Check your assessment account
online to ensure you are paying
the correct amount through
FSRConnect, accessible 24 hours
a day.
Get Started Today
1. Obtain your registration code
by either contacting the KROC
Business Office by phone (703Register Today!
922-9477) or through the link
After you have registered, you may
provided on the Kingstowne
access your account information
website in the homeowners only
anytime via the FSRConnectTM
area under “Assessments.”
link in the homeowners only
2015 Street and Sidewalk Improvements
Work Will Begin in Spring 2015
Planning has begun for scheduled paving and concrete work throughout the community in 2015. Select roads
are on a repair and replacement schedule based on their age and use, although sometimes it’s necessary to do
repairs off schedule. The work will begin this spring.
Affected Residents Will Receive Advance Notice
Those affected will receive more detailed information in early spring. Notifications will be sent in advance,
providing the opportunity to make plans for moving vehicles, if necessary.
Please Move Your Vehicles
During the scheduled work in your neighborhood, vehicles in parking areas will need to be moved to
a designated alternative parking area. If you will be away on vacation during this time, please make
arrangements to have your vehicle(s) moved.
Note About Towing
The owners of vehicles that require towing will be responsible for paying the towing fee. Towed vehicles can be
retrieved at the towing company’s lot.
2015 Preliminary Schedule
Below is a list of
neighborhoods and
streets that are
planned for repairs in
2015:
Abbey
Haltwhistle Lane
Keble Drive
Lands End Lane
Aldenham II
Walkers Croft Way
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Derbyshire
Bradmore Street
Cromwell Place
Mallory Circle
Mallory Lane
Southward Lane
Dorset
Buxton Court
Ridley Court
Cherwell Lane
Worsley Way
February 2015
Edinburgh
Norham Drive
Castleberg Court
Dungeness Lane
Eastgate Lane
Liverpool Lane
Liverpool Court
Old Stratford Ct.
Sir Cambridge Way
Westcott Hills Way
Saint Giles Way
½ Bradmore Street
Northampton
Masondale Road
Embry Spring Lane
Still Spring Place
Queens Court
Abbottsbury Row
Hartshorne Square
Sheffield
Sutcliffe Drive
Terrington
Earlston Court
Earlston Drive
Ians Way
Banchory Court
Cromarty Drive
Kirkcaldy Lane
Lerwick Court
Gourock Court
Windsford
Hollyford Lane
All concerns
can be sent to
kingstowne@
kingstowne.org
or you may call
703-922-9477.
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our Assessments...
rough FSRConnectTM
2. Once you receive your
registration code, enter http://
dcmetro.fsrconnect.com/
residentwelcome.aspx in your
browser.
3. Enter your registration code.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts
to complete your registration.
5. Please be sure to choose
a numeric 4-digit personal
identification number (PIN) for
your new login code.
6. Once you have completed
the registration process,
you will be redirected to the
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Let’s Talk About Trash… New
Recycla“Bowl” Competition
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cy
Key information of this competition:
Challenge Runs April 22-July 31
North Village vs. Middle Village vs.
South Village
Recycle Increase Goal – 30%
Kingstowne’s current average is 10 lbs.
per home per week. Our challenge is
to recycle 13 lbs. per week–or more!
Re
This initiative brought together over
30 Neighborhood Advisory Board
representatives (NAB) in December,
who took part in learning the key facts
in reducing household waste. A NAB
recycling task force is creating ideas for
our neighborhoods to begin tackling this
competition.
Become a key player in the Recycla“Bowl” competition. With the assistance
of your NAB representative, let’s arm our
community with information on how to
improve everyday habits for recycling
waste.
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What is the Recycla“Bowl” Competition?
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A new recycling initiative will have all
the neighborhoods working together
this spring on a fun and rewarding way
to recycle and reduce household waste.
Kingstowne is launching a recycling
competition on Earth Day, April 22, to
create awareness in our community.
Award is a free “shred it” day in the
winning village’s community center.
Working together we can improve our
environmental impact and enhance our
community.
Trash and Recycle Reminders–
Keeping it Clean in Kingstowne
February is typically when we receive the
bulk of winter snowfall. It pays to bundle
yourself up on those cold, blustery days
and the same rings true for your trash and
recycling! Twice a week, every week, trash
and recyclables are set out for collection
throughout the community. Taking time
to bundle up and secure items goes a
long way toward keeping the community
looking tidy on the designated pickup days.
Clear Bags Help
Store Your Trash
During a period of heavy snowfall on
a trash collection day, wait to set out
trash and recycling until a time when
you are sure a collection will take
place. When trash is set out during
Use a trash container that has a secure lid
or use heavy duty black trash bags. White
kitchen trash bags are easily torn open by
birds, squirrels, and other critters.
Line your recycling bin with a clear
plastic trash bag and, on recycling day,
set the closed bag of recyclables out
for collection. You can even leave the
bin at home. No more wind-blow bins
of loose cans, newspapers, and milk
jugs.
Snowy Day–Keep It Away
(From the Curb)
KROC residents have a variety of
receptacles available. On the left is a trash
container, and on the right are two types
for recyclables.
a snowstorm or just after, trash may be
buried or not collected.
Incorporating these suggestions into
weekly trash routines will help Kingstowne
shine bright now and all the year through!
Did You Know You Can Recycle Clean Parts of Pizza Boxes?
Did you know over 80% of our regular household material is recyclable? For instance, the cardboard
of a pizza box is recyclable, but when heavily soaked in oil the cardboard jams the recycling belts,
causing delays on trash pickups and costs to the co
company that are then forwarded to us. What
can we do? Remove the oily stain by cutting it out and recycling the clean portion. Actions such as
this can make a world of difference in our neighborhoods and in the life cycle of recyclables.
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Message from Lee District
Supervisor McKay
Jeff C. McKay, Lee District Supervisor
703-971-6262; [email protected]
Anecdotal information can be compelling, feel absolutely
right, and yet be wrong. That’s why early last summer I
asked Lee District residents to tell me what they think
about some of the key issues in Lee District and Fairfax
County. Thank you to all who responded to my brief survey
and thank you also for the additional comments that let
me know your concerns or approval regarding specific
transportation, zoning enforcement, and other issues
that affect our daily life. Overall, I heard a lot of positives
and while those are always good to hear, I also want to
hear about our challenges so that we can help get them
resolved.
Here’s an overview of the five survey questions and
responses. The first question asked correspondents to rank
the importance of county services including schools, parks
and libraries, transportation, human services, public safety,
zoning enforcement, and environmental protection. The
largest percentage of correspondents rank schools first,
closely followed by transportation and public safety.
The largest number of respondents want the state to
increase K-12 education funding. A much smaller number
of mail respondents favor raising property taxes while
instituting a meals tax and cutting services ranked last. A
number of respondents also support cutting programs.
More than 50% of the county’s budget goes to fund our
schools. While a majority of respondents agree that 50% is
the right amount, there was also a substantial minority that
would like to see county funding at a lower level.
While respondents want to see expanded transit options,
almost as many want road capacity expanded and a
substantial number would like improved bicycle and
pedestrian amenities.
Most respondents prefer to get their Lee District news
through my monthly e-newsletter although a substantial
minority prefers a print newsletter and Facebook updates
are also popular.
While this survey is now closed, my door is not and I always
welcome your thoughts and positions on issues. You can
reach me at 703-971-6262 or [email protected].
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Update from
Delegate Sickles
for the purpose of early childhood education. If the funds
were ever diverted to another purpose, the tax would be
eliminated.
Mark Sickles, Delegate, 43rd District
703-922-6440
[email protected]
Funding Pre-K Education
One of my focus areas for the 2015 General Assembly
session will be helping Fairfax County secure early
childhood education—or “pre-K”—funding. Overwhelming
evidence has proven that investment in pre-K pays
considerable dividends. In Virginia, too many four-yearolds are not prepared for kindergarten, and too many
rising six-year-olds are not ready for first grade.
The new VPI would encourage private providers to engage
with their local school division to design programs that
best suit local needs. The new VPI is parent-driven and
gives maximum flexibility to provide accredited pre-K in
different qualifying and safe venues.
I encourage you to follow the session. If there is any bill you
have concerns about please contact me at DelMSickles@
house.virginia.gov.
To begin addressing the problem in
2005, the General Assembly began
funding the Virginia Preschool
Initiative (VPI) at one-half the cost
with the locality responsible for the
other half. Any child that qualifies
for the federal free and reduced
price lunch program is eligible. For
a “rich” county like ours, that is as
good a deal as we will likely ever get.
However, since Fairfax schools are
under enormous budget pressure,
the school board could not take
advantage of all the money we were
eligible to receive, therefore my bill is
intended to make it more attractive.
My legislation builds on the existing
$6,000 budgeted expenditure by
providing a $2,500 tuition assistance
grant (“4-TAG”) to the parents
of each qualifying student. The
combined $8,500 is intended to
prompt partnerships and creativity by
allowing the parent to designate it to
the school division, a public-private
partnership with the division, or
another qualified private provider.
The local school division would no
longer be required to match the
state’s contribution dollar for dollar,
and the existing 25% “in-kind”
contribution limitation is eliminated.
In order to fund the $2,500 grants,
a referendum would be placed on
the ballot to raise funds from a
dedicated source of revenue solely
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word thereafter. The Deadline Date for Ads is the 7th of each month for the
following month’s issue. Ads must be printed or typed, accompanied by
a check payable to Marlborough Publishing (not Kingstowne), and mailed
or brought to the Kingstowne Business Office, 6090 Kingstowne Village
Parkway, Kingstowne, VA 22315, by the 7th of the month prior to the month
you want your ad to run.
customer service skills, a professional appearance, and be able
to take great interior and exterior photographs. We are looking
for a loyal, self-motivated, focused team player. Please e-mail
a cover letter and a resume to [email protected]. 2/15
DOG WALKER / PET SITTER: Alexandria, Springfield, Lorton,
Fairfax Station Areas. Hours 11 A.M.-3 P.M.; Monday-Friday.
Morning, evening & weekend work also available for an
autonomous person who LOVES ANIMALS and outdoors.
Contact: [email protected]. 3/15
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month for the next month’s issue.
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• CHILD CARE
CHILD CARE: In Kingstowne, opening for infants/toddlers,
licensed, certified CPR/First Aid. 19 years of experience. Fulltime/Part-time, weekends and overnights. Excellent references
are available. Call Nafeesa: 703-922-7026. 5/15
CHILD CARE NETWORK OF KINGSTOWNE/FRANCONIA: Is a
non-profit association of licensed providers within the CCNKF.
Go to www.CCNKF.com or call Libby Keenan at 703-971-1889.
12/15
DAY CARE: Next to Lane Elementary School now available
CPR/First Aid Licensed Certified Reasonable priced. Excellent
Reference. Call Light 703-820-0304 or 202-709-2347. 2/15
• EDUCATION AND TUTORING
TUTOR – MATH: Licensed math teacher (Kingstowne area)
available to tutor elementary through geometry. Can come
to your home or library. 703-339-1739 or e-mail: kirchoffer4@
gmail.com. 4/15
• EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
ASSISTANT LISTING MANAGER SOUGHT: Tom & Cindy and
Associates at Long & Foster is looking for a full-time Assistant
Listing Manager. This position involves putting our extensive
marketing plan into place for clients selling their homes, as well
as helping our Marketing Department with special projects.
The ideal candidate will have excellent grammar, spelling and
writing skills, and be consistently accurate with extensive data
entry. A writing sample will be required. They will have great
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ERRANDS AND MORE. Take back your free time. We’re your
personal concierge. CallCindi.Com or 703-859-6001. 2/15
AVON: Call Gail Parkinson, Independent Avon Sales Representative
703-866-6129. Email: [email protected]. Includes:
Skincare, Bug Guard, Cosmetics, Fragrance, Jewelry, Clothing
and more. 6/15
• HEALTH AND FITNESS
JAZZERCISE CLASSES! One week free! Mornings (w/childcare),
evenings and weekends. Call or email Mary. 703-550-9867 or
[email protected]. 3/15
• HOME IMPROVEMENT & MAINTENANCE
A+ RATINGS AND SUPERIOR REFERRALS: We provide
aluminum, vinyl and wood Windows, Doors, & Siding for your
home, townhome, condominium and apartment. WINDOWS
PLUS owners have 21 years experience in this industry. We have
an in-house install crew and can do one job or multiple projects.
We provide free estimates. Licensed and insured in VA, MD and
DC with offices in Springfield and Chantilly. Call Reg or Tom at
703-916-8372. See our ad in this issue. 12/15
A HANDYMAN THAT LOVES HIS JOB & CARES: ONE CALL IS
ALL IT TAKES: 30+ years servicing NOVA. Interior/exterior home
repairs, renovations & improvements. Cell 703-338-1908; Office
703-499-9094; [email protected]. 2/15
AAAWESOME HOME REPAIR AND REMODEL SERVICE–JOEL
RIGGS HOME REPAIR: Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, Interior/
Exterior Painting, Carpentry, Ceramic, Drywall, Tile, Exterior
Wood Rot, and more. Class A License, Insured, Reliable, Honest,
30 Plus Years Northern VA Experience. Call Joel at 703-9294676. 11/15
AMERICAN CONTRACTOR SERVICES: Quality work at reasonable
prices. Hardwood installation, patios, decks, fences, drywall,
painting, kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Basement, electric,
plumbing, etc.. References available. For free estimate, call
703-859-4328. 3/15
AMERICAN DECKS AND FENCES: We build custom wood fences
and decks. We repair fences and decks. Cleaning and sealing
services are available. 703-859-4328. 3/15
AMERICAN GUTTER CLEANING: We clean gutters, downspouts.
We also provide house-washing and gutter screen installation.
Reasonable prices. 703-859-4328. 3/15
BRICK , STONE, CONCRETE AND REPAIRS: • Also Roofing,
Siding, and Windows • Carpentry Work and Painting – inside
and outside, and Much, Much More • 25 Years Experience •
Licensed and Insured. Hundreds of Kingstowne References.
Call Mark Meredith at 703-715-6122-VM; 703-862-4450-Cell;
[email protected]; www.markmeredith.com. 4/15
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CARPENTRY: Rotted Trim Replacement • Crown Molding &
Custom Trim • Water Damage and Drywall Repair • Interior/
Exterior Painting & Repairs and Much, Much More • 25
Years Experience • Hundreds of Kingstowne References.
Call Mark Meredith at 703-715-6122-VM; 703-862-4450-Cell;
[email protected]; www.markmeredith.com. 4/15
CLIMATROL HEATING & COOLING CORP.: 703-981-6664, www.
climatrolhvac.com. Only $79.95 for heating and cooling system
inspections or diagnostic service fee. Get 10% off discount on
repairs with this ad. Free second opinion on heat exchangers
and compressors. Family owned, operated, licensed and insured
small business. Our prices are extremely competitive and our
service is thorough. Read real reviews from satisfied Climatrol
customers at Angie’s List. 3/15
DECKS AND FENCES: Make your deck like new. We provide quality
repairs, cleaning and staining of decks and fences. Beautiful
work. Licensed and insured. 703-859-4328. 3/15
ELECTRICAL SERVICES – SMALL OR LARGE: Emergency calls
welcome 24/7. Call Edward Trask. Licensed and insured; 25+
years of experience; now serving Northern Virginia. 304-7286653. 7/15
FENCES & DECKS: Quality craftsmanship for 30+ yrs. Wood
fences and decks built, repaired, cleaning, sealing & deck
renovation. Cell 703-338-1908 & 703-499-9094 (O) msg. E-mail
[email protected]. 2/15
FENCING BUILT AND REPAIRED; DECKS REPAIRED: All
phases of wood fences–new fences built and old ones repaired.
Gates and posts fixed or replaced, too! Decks also repaired.
REASONABLE RATES. [email protected]. Call Dave,
703-346-7034. 2/15
FRANCONIA PAINTING SERVICES: Interior/exterior, residential
and commercial, caulking, drywall instal and repairs, rotten
wood replacement, power washing, and more. From one wall
to whole house. Check our website www.DougsHomeServices.
com. Call Doug 703-850-9907. 6/15
GENERAL CONTRACTING: L.R. Bennett Inc. Licensed and Insured
Class-A Contractor • Plumbing. Heating • Cooling • Kitchens
• Baths • Additions. Randy Bennett, President and CEO. For
service call 703-765-3543. Fax 703-765-7352. 2/15
HANDYMAN–DOUG’S REPAIR SERVICE: NO JOB TOO SMALL.
Caulking, painting, drywall repair, plumbing, electrical, pressure
washing, rotten wood replacement, roof repairs, junk removal,
dryer vent cleaning, property management, and MUCH MORE.
Check our website www.DougsHomeServices.com. Call for free
estimates 703-850-9907. 6/15
HOME IMPROVEMENT: • Kitchen and Bath Remodeling •
Flooring • Interior/Exterior Painting & Repairs • Rotted Trim
Replacement • Crown Molding & Custom Trim • Water Damage
and Drywall Repair and Much, Much More • 25 Years Experience
• Licensed and Insured. Hundreds of Kingstowne References.
Call Mark Meredith at 703-715-6122-VM; 703-862-4450-Cell;
[email protected]; www.markmeredith.com. 4/15
H O M E I M P R OV E M E N T S P R O F E S S I O N A L Q U A L I T Y
SERVICES: Bathroom, basements, kitchen renovations.
Additions. Electrical and plumbing services. Drywall and
painting. No job too small. 20 years of experience. Family owned.
LICENSED AND INSURED. FREE ESTIMATES. Office: 703-2964512. Cell: 703-928-7732. Email: [email protected]. Visit us @
www.ottellc.com. ( 1/15-2/15)
MAJOR APPLIANCE REPAIR: Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers,
Microwave Ovens, Refrigerators, Ranges, and Disposers. Honest
Work, Factory-Trained, Friendly Service. 40 Years of Experience.
Call Phil at 703-622-1378. 2/15
NOVA HOUSEWASHERS & PAINTING COMPANY: Painting, Int/
Ext; Carpentry; Drywall Repair; Pressure Washing. Licensed,
Insured, 20 Years Experience. Local References. 703-971-3644,
703-728-3644 (cell). 4/15
PAINTING AND PAPERING: Interior and exterior. Free estimates.
Licensed, bonded, insured. Call Steve Chute, Chelsea Paper and
Paint, 703-912-1450. 2/15
PAINTING: Interior/Exterior, carpentry, drywall repair, power
washing, staining, sealing, gutter cleaning. Licensed and insured.
Call Kingstowne Painting, 703-339-8706, for FREE in-home
consultation. Visit www.kingstownepaint.com. 2/15
PAINTING–AND MORE: Bradwell Painting Service–Int./Ext. Highest
quality paints and workmanship. Drywall repairs. Wallpaper
removal. Powerwashing and deck staining. Free Estimates.
Licensed, excellent references. BradwellPaintingService/
Facebook.com, [email protected], 703866-6225. 6/15
PAINTING/CARPENTRY: Interior/Exterior Painting & Repairs
• Rotted Trim Replacement • Crown Molding & Custom Trim
• Water Damage and Drywall Repair and Much, Much More
• 25 Years Experience • Licensed and Insured. Hundreds of
Kingstowne References. Call Mark Meredith at 703-715-6122VM; 703-862-4450-Cell; [email protected]; www.
markmeredith.com. 4/15
PAINTING: FG Painting Interior/Exterior, deck cleaning, sealing,
drywall and minor carpentry work. Licensed & Insured.
Kingstowne references. [email protected] Call for free
estimates 571-722-3840 or 703-455-3349. 11/15
PAINTING–PROFESSIONAL PAINTING: Interior, exterior, quality
workmanship. Reasonable. Licensed, insured. Free estimates.
You can’t afford not to call! Please call Gary’s Painting at 703971-4016. 5/15
PLUMBING: Dawson’s Plumbing. All types of repairs. Repair or
replace all types of faucets and toilets, water heaters, garbage
disposals; electric drain cleaning. Licensed gas contractor-run
gas lines for appliances and gas logs. First service call, $10 OFF.
Call Warren Dawson at 703-354-9358. Licensed, bonded, insured.
Master Plumber. 10/15
PLUMBING: L.R. Bennett Inc. Licensed and Insured Class-A
Contractor • Plumbing • Heating • Cooling • Kitchens • Baths •
Additions. Randy Bennett, President and CEO. For service call
703-765-3543. Fax 703-765-7352. 2/15
ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS: Also Brick, Stone, and
Concrete and Repairs • Carpentry Work and Painting–inside
and outside, and Much, Much More • 25 Years Experience •
Licensed and Insured. Hundreds of Kingstowne References.
Call Mark Meredith at 703-715-6122-VM; 703-862-4450-Cell;
[email protected]; www.markmeredith.com. 4/15
SNOW REMOVAL: Driveways, sidewalks, walkways and stairs
cleaned. Spreading of IceMelt and sand also. TreeTech351@
yahoo.com. Call Dave at 703-346-7034. 2/15
• HOUSE, CARPET, & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
AAAAAAAH! MAID BRIGADE: Trusted by NOVA residents since
1989. A+ Rated by BBB. Proud sponsors of your neighborhood
events! We bring all supplies and are Green Clean Certified. MonSat Service. Call 703-822-4316 or email sales@maid-brigade.
com. Mention Kingstonian for a $25 discount of your 1st clean.
New customers only. 1/16
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A+ MAID SOLUTION HOUSE CLEANING SINCE 1993: *Family
Owned and Operated *Licensed and Insured *Smaller
Townhomes starting at $95 *Excellent References *$20 off deep
cleaning *Specialized in Move-ins/Move-outs *Military Discounts
*Supplies & Equipment provided *Excellent References *Rated
A+ on Angie’s list *Mon-Sat Service *FREE On-site Estimates.
703-971-5753 [email protected]. www.maidsolution.
com. 12/15
ACCLAIMED CARPET CLEANING AND STRETCHING: Five
rooms $138. Power Carpet Stretching–lifetime guarantee.. 24/7
Emergency water damage. 35 years experience, including the
Pentagon. 703-978-2270. AcclaimedRestorations.com. 12/16
ANDREA’S HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE: Licensed, bonded,
insured, free estimates, good references, reasonable prices,
excellent work. The best cleaning service in the area. Call Nelly
571-264-3208. 3/15
B&L CLEANING SERVICE: Experienced House Cleaning. Owner
Operated. References Available. FREE Estimates. Special for
New Customers-$25 OFF first cleaning. Bonded/Insured. Call
703-216-7329. www.BL-cleaning-service.com. (1/15-2/15)
HOUSE CLEANING: Reliable and experienced, good references.
Flexible scheduling. Reasonable rates. We bring our own
equipment. Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly, Occasionally, One-Time,
Move In/Out, Offices. For Free in-home estimate, Call Maryen/
Raul at 703-321- 5335. 6/15
HOUSE CLEANING BY HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM: Experienced and
Owner-Operated. References Available. FREE Estimates. $25 OFF
first cleaning for new customers. Bonded & Insured. Call Billy for
free consultation, 703-232-9036. (1/15-2/15)
• LAWN & LANDSCAPING, TREE CARE
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING: Mowing, Lawn Care Treatments,
Cleanup, Mulching, Edging, Pruning, Sod, Patios, Walkways and
more. Contact Independence Landscape for a free estimate 703887-1834 or visit www.IndependenceLandscape.com. 2/15
ANGEL’S TREE SERVICE: Tree and Stump Removal, Gutter
Cleaning, Storm Damage, Aeration & Overseeding. Reasonable
Prices. Professional, Friendly & Experienced. Free Estimates.
703-740-6282. 2/15
BUSH AND SHRUBBERY CARE: Trimming, Pruning, Shaping,
Dead-wooding, and complete removals. Mulching, weeding, and
edging of beds. Leaf Cleanups & yard spruce-ups. All phases of
Expert Tree Work and stump grinding. “WINTER DISCOUNT.”
FREE ESTIMATES. [email protected]. Winsor Tree
Service. 703-346-7034. 2/15
LANDSCAPING: SEASONAL CLEAN UPS AND MORE! Limited
slots available. Master Gardener 30+ year’s tree work, planting,
pruning, mulching, walkways & patios. Cell 703-338-1908, Office
703-499-9094 & E-mail [email protected]. 2/15
LAWN CARE SERVICE: Mowing, fertilization, weed control,
pruning, weeding, mulch. Call Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape,
703-339-8706, for FREE maintenance estimate. Visit www.
kingstownelawn.com for more information. 2/15
TREE SERVICE 30+ YEARS: Help protect your trees from severe
storms damage with preventative elevation, thinning & shaping.
Storm damage/removal. 703-338-1908(C) 703-499-9094 (O)
[email protected]. 2/15
TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL / BUSH AND SHRUBBERY CARE:
All Phases of Expert Tree Work. Including Pruning, Trimming,
Thinning, Dead-Wooding, and Complete Removals. Also do
Stump Grinding and Storm Damage Work. FREE ESTIMATES,
Reasonable Rates. “WINTER DISCOUNT.” TreeTech351@yahoo.
com. Winsor Tree Service. 703-346-7034. 2/15
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• MUSIC LESSONS
PIANO LESSONS: I come to you. Children and adults. All genres
of music . Call Connie at 703-455-1250. “In THEORY there IS no
dead beat!” 6/15
• PET SERVICES
ASK OUR CLIENTS! “The Content Pet” has been providing
personalized, quality, loving care for pets and homes in
Northern VA since 1998. Bonded, Insured and Certified. “Your
pet deserves the best!” [email protected], http://www.
thecontentpet.com. 703-244-1410. 4/15
CAT CARE. CATS, CATS: Just cats (and small mammals). Available
24/7/365. Purrs & Meows Pet Care 571-237-5813. 2/15
DOG WALKING: Daily Dog Walks As Low As $10, Pet Sitting & More!
Visit our Website at www.TWpetcare.com, Email Tail Wags at
[email protected] or call 703-348-7472. See our display ad
on page 22. 5/15
DOG WALKING/PET SITTING: BONDED & INSURED w/ FREE
CONSULTATION! Walking Paws Exceptional Pet Care @ 703434-0910 or www.walkingpaws.net. Be more productive at work
and relaxed on vacations. Our pet sitting software supports a
busy and changing schedule. 3/15
D O G WA L K I N G / P E T S I T T I N G . Our 25th Year–www.
extrahourspetcare.com, 571-237-5813 , info@extrahourspetcare.
com. Puppies, Senior, Special Needs, and All Family Pets.
Personalized, Professional, Fun! 2/15
DOG WALKING/PET SITTING: Decade plus of Midday Walks,
Vacations/Holidays, Emergency, Medical. Bonded Insured,
Licensed, References. Available 24/7 Personal Service Husband/
Wife only. Animal Lovers Free. Consultation 703-915-0006,
[email protected]. 12/15
DOG WALKING/PET SITTING: Wag 4 Walks. BONDED &
INSURED! FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION! Providing loving,
reliable pet care services! @ www.wag4walks.com or 571-3389241. 2/15
DOGGY WALKS/PET CARE: Professional Care since 1998. Bonded/
Insured. Becky’s Pet Care: Quality service from a trusted
friend. $20 off first service. Code: KINGSTONIAN20. www.
BeckysPetCare.com, 703-822-0933. 12/15
MOBILE DOG GROOMING: Give your dog the royal treatment
in my fully equipped mobile grooming salon. We come to
your house. Call Zooming N Grooming today to schedule an
appointment. www.ZoomingNGrooming.com. 703-919-7075.
2/15
PET CARE: Safe, dependable service while you’re away! Visit us
on the Web: www.TWpetcare.com. Tel. 703-348-7472. Let Your
Dog’s Tail Wag On With Tail Wags PetCare! See our display ad
on page 32. 5/15
PET SITTING / DOG WALKING: BONDED & INSURED w/FREE
CONSULTATION! Walking Paws Exceptional Pet Care @ 703434-0910 or www.walkingpaws.net. We offer a wide range of
affordable and reliable services that cater to your busy and
changing schedule. 3/15
• SOUND EQUIPMENT FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
SIMPLE SOUND SOLUTIONS: Quality live sound equipment for
your next special event. Email SimpleSoundSolutions3@gmail.
com or call Mark at 703-944-0985. 2/15
Mini Business Advertising
Mini Business Ads – $45 & $90
Order Form and Info: Contact Fran Poling, [email protected]
Grand Opening
Special
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$
703-919-7075
Men’s Hair Cut
[email protected]
WWW.ZOOMINGNGROOMING.COM
Exp. 3/31/15
Renata PaRRish
realtor®
General Contracting
Committed & Passionate
in Meeting All of
Your Real Estate Goals!
We do everything!
See our 5 Classified Ads under “Home
Improvement” category on pages 24-25
703-715-6122
MARKMEREDITH.COM
Alexandria/Kingstowne Office
703-862-4450-Cell
[email protected]
[email protected]
PAINT & PAPER
Painting–Interior & Exterior
Wallpapering • Decks Wash/Stain
25 Years Experience n Licensed & Insured
References n Free Estimates
Call Steve–571-216-9338
Email: [email protected]
Reasonable Rates • Free Estimates
Winsor Tree Service
• Expert Trimming and Removals
• Fences Built & Decks Repaired
• Landscaping & Yard Spruce-Ups
“All Phases of Tree Work” 703-346-7034
Open 7 Days a Week
6933 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria • 703-888-3111
LLC
CHELSEA
Cuts for Men, Women, Children
Next to Exxon Gas Station
PROFESSIONAL COURTEOUS CURBSIDE CARE
B Y A P P O I N T M E N T O N LY
MARK MEREDITH,
TELEGRAPH
703-300-4559
L.R. BENNETT INC.
Established 1984 • Class A Contractor
Kitchens • Baths • Additions
Plumbing • Heating • Cooling
Randy Bennett, President and CEO
703-765-3543
703-765-7352 (fax)
703-924-3100
www.TheIrishPlumber.com
• Family Owned & Operated
• Licensed & Insured
$25 Discount with this ad
email: [email protected]
Acclaimed Carpet Cleaning & Stretching
5 Rooms $138 • Power Carpet Stretching–Lifetime Guarantee
24/7 Emergency Water Damage Service
35 Years of Experience Including the Pentagon!
Call 703-978-2270
AcclaimedRestorations.com
E.J. Abrah am
Electrical Ser vices, Ltd.
I can light up your life! • No job too small!
3Having electrical problems?
o
3Want
o
to do some home improvements?
Call EJ at
703-402-4132 for a FREE Estimate
50+ Years Exp. • Reasonable Rates • Licensed & Insured
GUTTER CLEANING
• Prompt & Friendly Service
• Free Estimates
• Tree & Stump Removal
www.angelstreeremoval.com
Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Service
703-740-6282
Old & Young Pets / Exotics / Special Needs
Licensed and Insured
[email protected]
Angel’s Tree Service
571.237.5813
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
2
THOMPSON CENTER
LOCATION CODES:
Wednesday
7 PM Chess Club (SOG)
7 PM Eton Square Meeting
3
THB=Thompson Ballroom
THO=Thompson Office
THF=Thompson Center
Fitness
THP=Thompson Center
Parking Lot
9
SNYDER CENTER
LOCATION CODES:
10
5:30 PM ARC Deadline
(THO)
7 PM Chess Club (SOG)
SNB=Snyder Center
Ballroom
SFC=Snyder Fitness
SNP=Snyder Pool
15
SOG=South Center
Great Room
SOA=South Center
Aerobics Studio
SOP=South Center Pool
Friday
5
10 AM-12 PM Line Dancing
Club (THB)
11 AM-12 PM Music Playgroup
(SNB)
Saturday
6
Kingstonian Deadline
for March 2015 Issue
9-10 AM Tiger Tai Chi (SOA)
7
7 PM KROC Board
Meeting (THO)
8
SOUTH CENTER
LOCATION CODES:
Thursday
4
16
KROC Business Office
Open Regular Hours
7 PM Chess Club (SOG)
17
11
10 AM-12 PM Line Dancing
Club (THB)
11 AM-12 PM Music Playgroup
(SNB)
6:30-10 PM Bridge Club (SOG)
18
10 AM-12 PM Line Dancing (THB)
11 AM-12 PM Music Playgrp (SNB)
7 PM Chancery BOD Meeting (SNB)
7 PM Stratford Place BOD
Meeting (THB)
12
13
6-8 PM Valentine
Dance (THB), see p. 14
19
7 PM ARC Meeting (THO)
7 PM “Improvements
to Kingstowne Villlage
Parkway” Meeting (THB),
8-7 Fitness Facilities
Open
20
9-10 AM Tiger Tai Chi (SOA)
14
21
9-10 AM Tiger Tai Chi (SOA)
see p. 5
22
23
7 PM Chess Club (SOG)
24
25
26
10 AM-12 PM Line Dancing
Club (THB)
11 AM-12 PM Music Playgroup
(SNB)
11:30 AM-2:30 PM Cooking
Divas (SOG)
7 PM FAC Meeting (THB)
6:30-10 PM Bridge Club (SOG)
27
28
9-10 AM Tiger Tai Chi (SOA)
6-8 Chili Cook-Off
(THB), see p. 14
March 2015 Community Calendar
Sunday
Monday
1
THOMPSON CENTER
LOCATION CODES:
Tuesday
2
7 PM Chess Club (SOG)
Wednesday
3
THB=Thompson Ballroom
THO=Thompson Office
THF=Thompson Center
Fitness
THP=Thompson Center
Parking Lot
8
9
10
5:30 PM ARC Deadline
(THO)
7 PM Chess Club (SOG)
16
SOUTH CENTER
LOCATION CODES:
SOG=South Center
Great Room
SOA=South Center
Aerobics Studio
SOP=South Center Pool
Kingstonian
10 AM-12 PM Line Dancing
Club (THB)
11 AM-12 PM Music Playgroup
(SNB)
Saturday
6
9-10 AM Tiger Tai Chi (SOA)
7
Kingstonian Deadline
for April 2015 Issue
7 PM KROC Board
Meeting (THO)
SNB=Snyder Center
Ballroom
SFC=Snyder Fitness
SNP=Snyder Pool
Page 28
Friday
5
6:30 PM Public Hearing on
Pool Rules (THO), see p. 7
SNYDER CENTER
LOCATION CODES:
15
Thursday
4
7 PM Chess Club (SOG)
17
11
10 AM-12 PM Line Dancing
Club (THB)
11 AM-12 PM Music Playgroup
(SNB)
6:30-10 PM Bridge Club (SOG)
18
10 AM-12 PM Line Dancing
Club (THB)
11 AM-12 PM Music Playgroup
(SNB)
11:30 AM-2:30 PM Cooking
Divas (SOG)
7 PM ARC Meeting
(THO)
February 2015
7 PM Stratford Place BOD
Meeting (THB)
12
13
19
20
14
9-10 AM Tiger Tai Chi (SOA)
21
9-10 AM Tiger Tai Chi (SOA)
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