December - Ashburn Farm Association

Across the Fence
The Ashburn Farm Community Newsletter
Inside This Issue
From the Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Board Briefs �������������������������������������������������������������� 5
Morning with Santa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Toys for Tots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2016 Community Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trash Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
2016 Approved Budget. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
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What’s Happening in December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
Library Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Advertising Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Paw Prints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
Odd Job Squad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Coming in January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Volume 27, Issue 12
Distribution 4,400
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From the Editor . . .
It’s hard to believe, but the holidays
are here already! We are still collecting artwork for our annual Christmas
Card Drawing Contest. Don’t forget that
your little ones will need to submit their
drawings to the Association Office by 3 PM on December 4th
to be included. Voting for the contest will continue online until
December 4th and will take place in-person at the Morning with
Santa event. The winner of the contest in each age category will
receive a sweatshirt, personalized with their drawing on the
front, to wear for the holidays. The artist who wins “Best Overall
Artwork” will also receive a $50 gift card. You can find all the
details for the contest on the website.
As Christmas approaches, don’t forget that there are many local
families who need a little extra help at this time of year. Please
help out by dropping off new, unopened toys for our Toys for
Tots collection! The collection box will be at the Association Office through December 14th. Please take the time to donate gifts
to some local families.
Santa has let us know that he will be stopping by the Association
Office on Saturday, December 5th to visit with the Ashburn Farm
families. We will have snacks and giveaways for everyone and
we’d love to have you stop by! Take a look at page 7 for more
information.
As always, if you are interested in helping out with any of these
events, we would love your help! If you’d like more information
about volunteering, please email Kristen at kcornwell@afhoa.net
or Rachel at rhess@afhoa.net.
Parents, as 2016 nears, we are updating our Odd Job Squad listing. If you would like your child to continue to be on the list,
please complete the registration form on our website and return it
to the Association Office prior to January 10th.
Don’t forget that winter weather is not too far away! Please take
some time to read the snow removal information on page 13
before the snow and ice get here. We will be sending out more
information regarding snow removal via our email alert system
in the next few weeks. Remember that you can sign up for email
alerts from the Association at any time - just go to our website
and enter your email address! This will ensure that you receive
all the latest updates on inclement weather, snow removal, events,
common area maintenance, road closures,
trash service, etc.
Until next month . . . . Happy Holidays!!
Alicia Young
Editor
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 arb@afhoa.net.
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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
Tim Hughes – 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: info@afhoa.net
Community Policing Officer: 703-729-4497
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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
accountsreceivable@summitmanage.com
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.
Tim Hughes - President
Milan Detweiler - 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.
At the regular BOT meeting held on November 3, 2015, the following items were discussed:
• President, Tim Hughes, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
• A motion passed (5/0/2/0) to approve the October 6, 2015
minutes, as submitted.
PUBLIC FORUM
• A resident addressed the Board regarding a vendor who
sells apples and produce at a local farmer’s market. She
requested that the Board allow this farmer to sell his produce
at the upcoming Ashburn Farm Craft Fair. A motion passed
(7/0/0/0)to allow Doug Woerner to sell apple cider, other
apple made products at the Ashburn Farm Craft Fair on
November 7th.
• Another resident addressed regarding a public meeting that
was held by the county Planning Commission to relax the
setbacks for properties from 20’ to 5’. He said that the County Planning Commission just approved the new setbacks.
Jeremy Cushman stated that this applies only to properties
that back-up to common areas, and the County will need to
verify these individually when applying for a permit. The
ARB does take the setbacks in account if a resident installs
a shed, Jacuzzi, or other structures on the property. With
these new setback rules, It also allows the Board to be more
restrictive on issues like this.
• A reisent addressed the Board regarding the use of chemical spraying in the community. She stated that research
has recently shown that these chemicals have been proven
to be carcinogens and possibly contribute to Parkinson’s
disease. This is the second time she has spoken to the Board
about this concern. The resident claims that these types of
chemicals now cause Parkinson disease. She stated that
Montgomery County has banned the use of Roundup, lawn
sprays, and all other carcinogens. *NOTE: at the time of this
board meeting the proposed ban on certain lawn chemicals
on residential lawns had not become Montgomery County
law and had not yet been scheduled for a public hearing. She
requested that the Association look into using only natural
sprays in the community. Tim Hughes stated that the Association will look at different alternatives before next year’s
spring application. Mr. Hughes also asked the Open Space
Committee to look into other possible options.
APPEALS
• 21200 Hedgerow Terrace, Appeal of Fees – A motion
passed (4/3/0/0) to grant the appeal to waive the legal
fees and court costs for the property at 21200 Hedgerow
Terrace. These costs have already been paid by the Association. The homeowner stated that the demand letters sent by
the Association were sent to an address that was not his. Per
Jeremy Cushman, the address that was used was obtained
from Summit Management and was confirmed by the Loudoun County tax record. The letter from the attorney and the
demand letters were all sent to both the homeowner’s onsite
address and off-site address. The amount currently due is
$418.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Architectural Review Board – Duane Glass, Vice Chair of the
ARB, stated that the number of applications being received
now is decreasing and the number of hearings is increasing.
• Budget & Finance – Greg Butte from Wells Fargo addressed
the Board about investment strategies. He discussed a system in which all of the Association’s assets in a portfolio can
be liquidated within a day with no penalty. He recommended
continuing to diversify the investments, and he presented the
types of services he and his company could provide to the
Association.
• Open Space Committee – Valerie Sheckler stated that she
would like the October BOT meeting minutes to be edited because the Open Space Committee does not want
the maintenance staff to take over the maintenance of the
monarch waystation. Board Secretary, Marc Ripperger, will
look into it – She said the committee members have been
walking through the community to see where projects could
be done and to find places that they feel need maintenance.
The Committee would like to have the utility strips in the
townhome communities in Section 4 to be re-seeded because
grass does not grow there. Jeremy Cushman stated that these
areas have been repaired repeatedly but they continue to not
have grass. This is the result of cars parking near them, trash
bins being left on them, the heat of car motors burning the
grass, residents walking on it, etc. He also feels that the cost
is somewhat high for something that will need to be done
again in 3-4 months. Valerie also brought up an area near
Wintergrove soccer field does not drain well and collects
water when it rains. Jeremy will take a look at this area to
see what can be done. The committee event held in July,
Pest or Pal, went well, and the kids had a lot of fun. The
Open Space Committee held a second class in August on the
Monarch Station Part 2, and it also went very well. The committee also gave a donation to the Loudoun County Master
Gardeners for their presenters.
OLD BUSINESS
• 2016 Draft Budget Review – Jeremy Cushman made a
few small changes to the budget over the last month. Milan
Detweiler asked that some of the money slotted to go into
homeowner’s equity at the end of the year possibly be moved
to pay for the 2016 reserve fund. This would then lower
the assessments for next year. The changes would keep the
assessments even for some and lower the assessments for
some. It was decided that the budget will be underfunded
by $132,000, with that same amount being moved from
homeowner’s equity on January 1, 2016. A motion passed
(6/1/0/0) to adopt the budget of $3,791,068 for 2016,
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Trash Guidelines
The Association is stepping up its enforcement efforts regarding trash violations in response to the blowing trash issues raised earlier
this year, numerous concerns from the community, and the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Trash Committee provided at the November Board of Trustees Meeting. The Trash Committee discussed the issues and made the following recommendations:
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Full enforcement of the existing trash/recycling guidelines with a courtesy notice and no fee on the first violation and full enforcement for subsequent violations.
Special mailing to all residents of Ashburn Farm with an enclosed flyer that outlines specific guidelines for trash and recycling
and requesting compliance to reduce the opportunity for wind-blown trash.
Posting of the above referenced mailing and notification in the Across the Fence newsletter.
Removal of the additional $5.00 per townhome assessment ($7,000.00 total) from the 2016 association budget.
The Association uses the community newsletter as public notice vs. the cost of an individual mailer to each Member of the Association, and has published the complete list of the Association’s Trash Standards below as well as the collection schedule for the upcoming holiday season. The Association also removed the $4.88 per home annual assessment that would have been used to collect loose
trash from the private street neighborhoods from December – March. The Association will be making more frequent neighborhood
patrols specifically looking for trash violations, which could be improper storage of your trash containers, trash being placed at the
curb too early, as well as containers being left at the curb after collection or material being left at the curb that will not be collected
like large piles of natural debris, renovation/construction trash, appliances, grills, etc. Residents that are found repeatedly in violation
of the Association’s trash standards will be invited to a 55-513 Hearing where fines can be levied for each noted violation.
Contractor Contact Information
Patriot Disposal
Phone: 1-703-257-7100 (must dial “1” from Ashburn)
Fax: 703-368-1469
P.O. Box 3219
Manassas, VA 20108
Trash & Recycling Collection Days
• Regular Trash Collection - Monday and Thursday
• Yard Waste Recycling - Monday Only (beginning March
1) - any yard waste placed at the curb during January and
February will be disposed of as trash.
• Regular Recycling - Thursday Only
• Special Item Pick-Up - Please call to schedule
• Holiday Pick-Up: Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall
on Friday this year, so trash and recycling will be picked up
on their regularly scheduled days.
Patriot Disposal’s service will include trash twice-per-week trash
removal and once-per-week recycling. Please do not put trash
on the curb before 6:00 PM the night before pickup, and please
remove your toter(s) from the curb as soon as possible after pickup (the same day as trash/recycling pickup). Trash and recycling
services will take place between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Mondays and Thursdays.
There will be no trash pick-up if the regular service day falls on
New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or any other
collection day when the refuse and recycling facilities are closed.
Collections services will resume on the next regularly-scheduled
service day. Please note: Collection tends to be somewhat delayed the day following a holiday.
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General Guidelines
Services will be provided on each of the designated service
days unless otherwise noted. Collection times, however, may
vary. Trash must be in trash bags, securely tied, or in a standard
covered trash can and placed at the curb in front of your home.
Please have all items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on each service
day. Uncollected trash and recycling should be reported to our
Customer Service Department, (703)257-7100 or customerservice@patriotdisposalservices.com, and it will be picked up within
a 24-hour period of the report. Patriot will remove moving boxes
of new residents, from the curb, along with ordinary household
refuse.
The following items must not be put in toters, but instead be
separated out for collection: rocks, concrete, dirt, soil, sod, tree
stumps, brick, landscaping timbers, construction debris, “trashouts” and containers or bundles weighing more than 50 lbs. or
longer than 4 feet. Collection of these items may be provided for
an additional charge. Call the Patriot Disposal Customer Service
Department for a quote.
Please be sure to follow the ARB Guidelines: Trash cans and
recycling containers must be stored on one’s own property and
out of open view. For this reason, storage of trash and recycling
containers must be in the garage or behind the rear plane of the
home against the structure. Storage of these containers in front
or beside the house or garage is not acceptable and is a violation.
An exception may be made if the property is fenced, however,
the containers must be stored behind the fence against the side
of the house or garage, providing the side yard is not directly
facing the front of a neighboring housing unit, road frontage, or
otherwise negatively impacting a neighboring home from ground
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level. Trash, recycling and storage containers cannot be kept on
an elevated deck.
Recycling Guidelines
The Loudoun County Department of General Services has
produced a new residential recycling guide. The guide can be
viewed here: http://online.anyflip.com/cqgx/wkar/#p=1. Loudoun County’s recycling rate is increasing thanks to everyone
pitching in. Please take the time to recycle!!
Recycling will be collected by Patriot Disposal at the curb each
week on Thursday. The recycling method is “single-stream”;
recyclable materials may be placed all together in one container.
Recyclable materials include newspaper, mixed paper, flattened
cardboard (no larger than 4’x4’), glass, aluminum and metal food
and beverage containers, and plastic bottles, jugs and containers.
Recycling may be secured in clear/translucent bags, as long as the
contents are visible.
Household Hazardous Waste
Used motor oil, antifreeze, automobile batteries, lead-acid batteries and propane tanks will not be accepted at any HHW collection
events. They can be recycled year round at the Loudoun County
Solid Waste Management Facility on 21101 Evergreen Mills
Road.
HHW includes items such as fluorescent bulbs, household batteries, oil-based paints/stains/varnishes, paint thinners, metal polishes, rust removers, wood preservatives, furniture polish, waxes,
pesticides/insecticides/herbicides, pool chemicals, old fuels
including gas/oil mixes, and many others. Latex or water-based
paints are not a hazardous waste and can be dried or solidified
and disposed of in your household garbage.
Yard Debris
Yard debris is defined as grass clippings, leaves and brush/hedge
trimmings that result from the regular maintenance of your yard.
Yard debris does not include stumps, rocks, dirt, sod, gravel,
mulch, whole trees, or clean-up from storm damage. Collection
of these items may be provided for an additional charge.
The specifics regarding yard waste collection are as follows:
• Brush must be cut into four-foot lengths, with limbs no larger
than four inches in diameter, tied in small bundles or bagged.
• Bundles of brush can be no larger than two feet in diameter.
• Leaves, grass clippings, hedge trimmings and all other yard
debris must be placed in a separate container clearly marked
“yard waste” or in biodegradable paper bags, in accordance
with County regulations.
• Yard waste that is put out at the curb in plastic bags will not
be picked up.
Patriot Disposal plans to compost the yard waste that it collects.
Therefore, food waste can be mixed in with the yard waste that is
placed out for collection.
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Special Item Pick-Up
Special items will be collected at the curb each week. Special
items include appliances, small furniture, small electronics, mattresses, and other large items. Advance notice is required for
the collection of all special items, with the exception of small
furniture and mattresses, which may be placed at the curb with
the regular trash.
Up to two special items per residence, per year, will be collected at no additional charge. Additional items, or items that
are extremely large or heavy, will be collected for a minimum
fee of $25.00, including TVs or monitors larger than 19”, tires,
construction debris, carpeting, etc. Special items scheduled
for pickup that are not out on the scheduled pickup day will be
re-scheduled for pickup at the request of the home owner for a
$25.00 fee. All fees for special pickups must be prepaid by the
homeowner prior to removal via credit card over the phone or by
personal check.
Inclement Weather
Patriot will make every effort to provide services when the
weather is inclement. Services will be suspended upon notification that a snow, ice, or other weather-related emergency exists.
In the event of such an emergency, collection services will resume on the next regularly-scheduled service day, road conditions
permitting.
Trash Toters and Recycling Bins
Patriot will supply one wheeled 96-gallon trash container (toter)
and one wheeled 64-gallon recycling container (toter) to each
single-family home and two recycling bins to each townhome.
There will be a replacement charge for each toter or bin that is
lost, stolen or damaged by any means other than normal wear and
tear. If you would like an additional toter, or bin they are available for a nominal fee.
Limits of Responsibility
Neither Patriot Disposal nor Ashburn Farm Association will be
responsible for trash can lids, plastic trash cans, or any items,
large or small, left near the trash cans. Patriot Disposal will not
collect trash from a container that is packed too tightly. Containers weighing more than 50 pounds will not be emptied.
Per County Regulations, the following
items will NOT be collected: liquids of
any kind, asbestos, ammunition, fuel
tanks, hazardous waste, infectious or medical waste, petroleum contaminated soil,
radioactive waste, dead animals, manure,
dangerous acids, caustics, explosives,
or other dangerous material or items too
large or too heavy to be loaded safely into
the collection vehicles.
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2016 Approved Budget
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2016 Approved Budget
The Board of Trustees, Budget & Finance Committee & Association staff is continuing to try and manage the rising costs to operate
and maintain the Association as a premier community in Loudoun
County; maintaining the expectations of the residents; attempting to
strike a balance between service and cost. The Association is able
to offset the annual assessments by approximately 10% each year
through other sources of income, such as room rentals, outside pool
memberships, etc. This income saves the members over $300,000
each year that would otherwise have to be made up via assessments.
The cost of utilities (gas, water, electricity) continues to increase,
water and electricity being the two most used by the Association
for the pools and street lights. The Association is managing those
increases with conservation efforts and continuing to use LED
lighting to reduce electrical usage. Loudoun County requires
that all property owners clear sidewalks, trails etc. abutting their
property and a public roadway. This impacts snow removal costs
along Association-owned streets, as well as the costs to remove
snow from the trails along public streets. These costs are also being
managed by the Association through the purchase of specialized
equipment to allow staff to more effectively participate in the snow
removal operations alongside the contractor, but at a lower cost.
Taxes, and insurance (property, D&O, and workers compensation)
costs are all increasing in 2016, driving up the general expenses.
The General Reserve contributions remain steady as compared to
this year, whereas the townhome owners will see an increase in the
Townhome Reserve Contribution in 2016 to ensure continuity of
funding for future repairs and replacements.
Looking forward to the 2016 approved budget, despite a $96,000
increase in expenses, the Association was able to keep the general
assessment that all members pay flat, as well as provide a minimal
decrease to the public street assessment that is predominately paid
by single family home owners, and the private street assessment,
that is generally paid by townhome residents.
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The staff were able to reduce some operating costs, and the Association collected more non-assessment income than it budgeted.
The additional income is thanks to the Board allowing more nonresident pool memberships as well as other greater than expected
income for room rentals and other income line items. All of these
will leave the Association with a positive balance of approximately
$132,000 at the end of 2015 that would otherwise be swept into
members equity. The Board voting to underfund the 2016 budget
by $132,000 (approximately the same amount that the Association
will finish 2015 with) at the November Board meeting and applying $132,000 from members equity in 2016 to fully fund the budget
results in no increase in assessments possible.
The general assessment which all members pay is decreasing by
$0.02 per month, or $0.24 per year, and will be $53.53 per month
for 2016.
The private street assessment that is generally paid by townhome
owners covers the cost of townhome snow removal, trash collection, home inspections, asphalt maintenance, etc. This assessment
is decreasing by $1.28 per month, $15.36 per year, and will be
$29.47 per month, in addition to the general assessment, totaling
$83.00 per monthly assessment.
The public street assessment that is generally paid by single family
home owners covers the cost of trash collection and home inspections. This assessment is also decreasing by $1.12 per month, or
$13.44 per year, and will be $20.60 per month, in addition to the
general assessment, totaling $74.13 per month.
I would like to thank all those that helped prepare the 2016 budget,
as well as those that provided comment on the drafts published
prior to final approval by the Board of Trustees.
Jeremy Cushman
General Manager
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What’s Happening in December
Nov 21 - Dec 19, Village at Leesburg Horse-Drawn Carriage
Rides
Village at Leesburg
5:00pm-9:00pm
villageatleesburg.com/event/horse-drawn-carriagerides/2015-11-29/
1602 Village Market Blvd SE, Leesburg
Cozy up to a holiday tradition and take a horse-drawn carriage
ride through the festively decorated Village at Leesburg, including a perfect view of the spectacular 52 ft. tall tree with more
than 15,000 dazzling lights and amazing music and light shows
daily! Admission: Free.
Nov 22 - Jan 3, Village at Leesburg Spectacular Musical Tree
Shows
Village at Leesburg
Every hour, on the hour from 12:00 p.m. with the last show at
9:00 p.m.
villageatleesburg.com/event/spectacular-musical-treeshows/2015-12-07/
1602 Village Market Blvd SE, Leesburg
Start a new holiday tradition by visiting this amazing 5-story tall
tree with a snowfall topper and more than 15,000 dazzling lights
that performs daily music and light shows! Admission: Free.
Dec 4 - 6, Christmas in Middleburg
8am - 6pm; main parade at 2 See full scheudle online
www.christmasinmiddleburg.org/
Bring your joy and share it. Give your joy and leave it for others.
Take some joy away with you and spread it around. That will
begin your Christmas season, in love, leading to the peace of
Christmas as well, and maybe we’ll all find ourselves saying, “I
will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
- Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge, A Christmas Carol.
Start your Christmas with us, come get your joy on!
So you think you know Middleburg? Not until you’ve seen all of
the entries in the Christmas Parade, each one a joyful expression
of something that we love in the fabric of this community. That’s
what we’re really all about! Come share our joy with us! Join one
of the most fun filled family festivals of the year in Middleburg,
with activities, special events, great eats, the famous Middleburg
Hunt Review riding down main street, a mile-long Christmas
parade filled with floats, more animals than a circus, and the Wine
Crawl at the end of the day. Admission: See website for details.
Admission depends on events attended.
Dec 5, Christmas Cabaret at 868 Estate
868 Estate Vineyards
7PM
540-668-7008, 868estatevineyards.com/
It’s a festive evening of music and comedy as the Stage Coach
Theater Company brings their lively Christmas-themed cabaret to
868 at Grandale. You’ll be laughing and singing along with traditional and not-so-traditional carols of the season in this irresistibly playful night out. Enjoy dinner from Grandale served in the
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festive Tasting Room at 868. Ticket includes cabaret and dinner
in the Tasting Room at 868 Estate. Cash bar available for wine.
Tickets available at http://tinyurl.com/cabaret-at-868.
Admission: $65/pp, cash bar.
Dec 5 - 6, Holiday Open House at Breaux Vineyards!
11am-6pm
540 668-6299 x204, www.breauxvineyards.com
36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Purcellville
Looking for something to do this weekend? Join us for our annual
Holiday Open House. Enjoy live music with Connor Duffy, wine
tastings, delicious mulled wine, and of course our favorite craft
vendors onsite selling their wares; a perfect day to spend with
family and friends. No admission or RSVP required. Admission:
Free admission; $10/person for wine tasting.
Dec 11 & 13, Christmas Light Trolley Tour in Purcellville
Town of Purcellville
See web site for tour times.
Bush Tabernacle
250 South Nursery Avenue, Purcellville
Bring your family, friends and neighbors for the annual Christmas
Lights Trolley Tours on Friday, December 11th 6:00 to 9:00 pm
(last trolley departs at 8:15 pm) and Sunday, December 13th 5:00
to 8:00 PM (last trolley departs at 7:15 pm). Join the Purcellville
Park & Recreation Board for a ride on an old fashion trolley that
will tour the different neighborhoods allowing riders to view the
Christmas lights without the hassle of driving. Come and enjoy a
wonderful evening of Christmas carols, roasting marshmallows
and hot cocoa while you wait for your turn on the trolley. Tickets
are given out on a first come first serve basis. Meet at the Bush
Tabernacle (250 S. Nursery Ave.) early to reserve your space(s)!
Please remember to bring a non-perishable item(s) for the Tree of
Life food pantry. Admission: Free.
Dec 12-13, Waterford Winterfest
10am-5pm
www.waterfordfoundation.org
Village of Waterford, Waterford, VA.
Join us in the beautifully preserved historic village of Waterford
(a National Historic Landmark) for two days of crafts, home
tours (Saturday only) and holiday fun. From handmade gifts to
dazzling holiday lights, Waterford offers a warm welcome this
holiday season. Shopping venues are open to all. Six historic
homes will decorated for the holidays and be on tour.
Ticketed Events:
Satruday, December 12
Homes Tour 11am - 4 pm. Tour six historic homes decorated
for the holidays. Early bird Tickets are $15. After December 1,
tickets are $20.
Candlelight Homes Tour, 5pm - 7pm. Tour six historic homes
decorated for the holidays. Early bird tickets are $25. After December 1, tickets are $30.
Other Events in the Village:
– Explore local handmade crafts on three floors of the Old Mill.
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– Meet Waterford Fair Juried artisans in the Old School and John
Wesley Church Fellowship Hall.
– Browse for a gift at the Corner Store filled with local artisan
crafts.
– Listen to carolers strolling the village or enjoy a holiday concert
in the John Wesley Church.
– Take your photo with Santa Claus at the Old Mill.
– Stroll through the village streets whose houses will take you
back to the 18th and 19th century.
Dec 12, Christmas in Purcellville
Purcellville Train Station, Purcellville, VA
The Town of Purcellville will be celebrating its 12th Annual
“Christmas in Purcellville”. The Christmas Parade will start at
Noon from the Purcellville Train Station and end at Loudoun Valley High School. Please visit our website at www.purcellvilleva.
gov to complete and return the Parade Entry Form registration
deadline is December 1st, 2015 to be in the parade.
There will also be many activities throughout the day starting
with Breakfast with Santa, holiday arrangements and bake sale,
a Lego train display, face painting, ornament making, pictures
with Santa and Mrs. Claus (bring your own camera) and other fun
activities. For activity times and more details visit
www.purcellvilleva.gov. Admission: Free.
Dec 13, Lansdowne Resort Invites You to Lunch with Santa
Lansdowne Resort
11am-2pm
703-726-1449, www.LansdowneResort.com/holidays
44050 Woodridge Pkwy, Leesburg
Join us for a delicious lunch buffet in the Riverside Hearth with
Santa and have your picture taken with him too! Make your reservations by calling Riverside Hearth at 703-726-1449. Santa will
be available for pictures on the Waterfall Terrace from 11:00am2:30pm and he will be handing out gifts to all the children. Please
bring your camera to capture this moment. There is a 72-hour
cancellation policy.Lansdowne Resort, Admission: $25.00++
Adults; $12.50++ Children ages 4-11, Complimentary - 3 and
under.
Dec 13, Gingerbread House Decorating at the Lansdowne
Resort Ballroom
Lansdowne Resort
9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm
703-726-1449, www.LansdowneResort.com/holidays
44050 Woodridge Pkwy, Leesburg
Create more holiday memories with the annual family tradition
of gingerbread house making in the Resort Ballroom. Snacks
and a beverage station with hot chocolate, coffee and tea will be
available.
Dec 13, Village at Leesburg Hanukkah Celebration
Village at Leesburg
4:00pm
villageatleesburg.com/event/hanukkah-celebration/
1602 Village Market Blvd SE, Leesburg
Join us as we celebrate the miracle of Hanukkah. Located near
the Menorah in Village Plaza. Admission: Free.
Dec 17, The Vine, Holiday in France
868 Estate Vineyards
7PM - 9:30PM
540-668-7008, 868estatevineyards.com/
Sparkling lights, festive music and a menu full of holiday favorites from one of our favorite places in the world—France! The
wine and food pairings tonight will have you speaking in French
before you know it… Que c’est délicieux!
A great evening to get together with friends during the busy holiday time and enjoy a fine meal and good wine. We will explore
three wines from France that evoke a sense of place and time.
Your skill at Holiday Trivia could win you a fun door prize!
The Vine is a monthly women’s wine dinner of four-courses,
four-wines and lots of laughter and socializing. Join us with
friends or come by yourself! Admission: $40/pp.
Dec 24, Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at Lansdowne Resort
Lansdowne Resort
5:30pm - 9:00pm
703-726-1449, www.LansdowneResort.com
44050 Woodridge Parkway, Leesburg
Lansdowne Resort is the perfect place to spend quality time with
friends and family for the holidays. Our Christmas Eve dinner
buffet at the Riverside Hearth will make this day an unforgettable
celebration for all. Admission: Adults: $60.00++; Children ages
4-11 $19.95++, Children 3 and under Complimentary.
Dec 31, Ringing in Hope New Years Eve Run/Walk
Brambleton Group
Noon
571-295-6424, www.ringinginhope.com
Brambleton Shopping Center
42395 Ryan Road, Brambleton
Celebrate New Years Eve and honor our past and present military heroes by taking part in our event! Proceeds from this race
will benefit charities supporting military families. Race options
include a 10K and 5K race as well as a 1K fun run/walk. The flat
course runs past scenic ponds and displays throughout Brambleton. Following the race, famlies will enjoy a barrel train ride,
moon bounce, face painting, pony rides, food and more! Admission: Registration depends on 5K/10K/1K.
Reservations required. Credit Card information required to secure
reservations. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy. Guests need
to cancel 72 hours PRIOR to the event to avoid a charge of 50%
of the party size. Admission: 90.00++ for 1 Gingerbread House
per Family.
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Library Corner
Fall has come and gone and winter is now upon us. The
colorful leaves and glorious fall color not to be seen again until
next autumn. Soon to be replaced with snow, and quite possibly, a lot of snow! The holiday season is the perfect time to curl
up next to the fire, with what else, but a good book! And soon
schools will be out for the winter break. An ideal time to visit the
Ashburn Library. Stay out of the cold while picking out a perfect
fireside novel or keep the kids busy with one of the great library
programs offered this month. Art, Legos, movies, storytimes and
book clubs for all ages. It’s all here this month along with the
popular wrap up to the NaNoWriMo program. For full details of
all Loudoun County library information including all storytimes,
programs and activities visit their website: http://Library.Loudoun.gov and be sure to pick up a copy of the Current edition of
PAGES at the library.
If the holiday celebrations have you running out of time then
be sure to stop by Wendy’s in Broadlands for a quick and tasty
meal! 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 5:00pm-8:00pm. This
month be sure to come by Wendy’s on Tuesday, December 1st.
A special thank you to Wendy’s for continually supporting FOAL
and the Ashburn Library!
ASHBURN LIBRARY EVENTS DECEMBER 2015
December Art on Exhibit: Paintings and Drawings by Samy
Abdelsayed.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS:
• 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. Every Monday, 4:30 p.m.
• ESOL: English Conversation Group - An informal conversation group for non-native speakers to practice speaking
English. For adults. Every Tuesday: 7 p.m. Every Thursday:
10 a.m.
• Homework Buddies - Teens help your child with their
homework. For Grades K-5. Sponsored by the Ashburn Teen
Library Council. Every Wednesday, 5 p.m.
• #locohangout - Play games, make things or just hang out.
Snap pictures and post them while you’re here... #locohangout. For all teens. Every Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.
HOLIDAY AND EARLY CLOSINGS:
• Thursday, Dec. 24: Closed
• Friday, Dec. 25: Closed
• Thursday, Dec. 31: Library closes at 5 p.m.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS & ALL AGES
Magic Tree House Book Club
Midnight on the Moon by Mary Pope Osborne. For Grades 2-3.
Join Jack and Annie on a Magic Tree House adventure each
month with games, activities and book discussions. See the Youth
Services desk to reserve a copy of the book. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Ashburn Library. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m.
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123 Math & Science: Hour of Code - Explore math and science
concepts with hands-on activities. For Grades 3-5. Thursday,
Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
Family Art Night - Families work together to create fabulous art
projects! For all ages. Monday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
LEGO® Builders - Build a holiday themed creation. For Grades
3-5. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 4 p.m.
Library Playdate - Coffee and conversation for adults. Toys and
play space for children. For all ages with an adult. Friday, Dec.
18, 10 a.m.
Movie Matinee - Holes, Rated PG, 118 minutes. For all ages.
Saturday, Dec. 26, 2 p.m.
Family Game Day - Fun with family and friends as you play
board games. For Grades K-5. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 3 p.m.
Countdown to Noon - Celebrate with us as we count down to the
noon year with crafts, games and a dance party. For all ages.
Thursday, Dec. 31, 11 a.m.
TWEENS/MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Middle School Book Club
Holes by Louis Sachar. For Grades 6-8. Explore one book each
month through author profiles, in-depth book discussions, guest
speakers and activities related to the book’s topics. Ask at the
Youth Services desk to reserve a copy of the book. Sponsored by
Friends of the Ashburn Library. Monday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m.
ADULT & TEEN PROGRAMS
Graphic Novels/Comics Book Club - Miss Don’t Touch Me by
Hubert and Kerascoet.
Copies of the book will be available at the Ashburn Library
Information Desk. The Graphic Novels/Comics Book Club meets
at Comic Logic, 44031 Ashburn Shopping Plaza, #281, Ashburn,
VA. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashburn Library. For adults.
Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at Comic Logic, Ashburn.
Creative Holiday Gift Wrapping - Learn to wrap a gift beautifully. For teens & adults. Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
Sewing Social - Bring your own machine and a current project.
All levels welcome. For adults. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m.
NaNoWriMo Wrap Up with Author Vern James - November
is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).
If you joined professional and amateur writers around the world
as you wrote a 50,000-word novel from scratch in 30 days, please
celebrate the conclusion of your month of writing by sharing
anecdotes and advice from your writing experience. Writers are
invited to bring an excerpt of their work to share aloud with their
peers. Light refreshments will be provided. For adults & teens.
Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.
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Preservation for Home Archives with the Thomas Balch
Library - An archivist will introduce participants to the basics
of preservation. Topics will include: proper handling; common
conservation needs; threats to paper and electronic media; and
dangers of non-archival storage products. For adults. Thursday,
Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
Modern Adult Programs: Strategy Gaming for Adults
Find your place in the community. Join fellow strategy and Eurogame enthusiasts for friendly competition with games like Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride and more! For adults.
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m.
Teen Leadership Council - Create events for kids and teens
and content for Instagram and Twitter while earning community
service hours and practicing your leadership skills. For all teens.
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m.
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with the caveat that $132,000 will be moved from homeowner’s equity to fund the reserve in 2016. The complete
budget will be published on the website.
43635 Hay Road, Site License & Land Sale Panel Appointment – Tim Hughes, Shirley Tabor, Steve Lubore, and
Jeremy Cushman will set a date to meet to discuss this.
Perennial Lane Maintenance – Ashlea Trail will be coming off bond in the near future and the Association will be
assuming the maintenance of Perennial Lane. Per the Ashlea
Trail Covenants, the 18 homes were changed from a public
street assessment to a private street assessment.
Trash Committee Recommendations – The residents met
with Shirley Tabor to make recommendations to the Board
for ways to improve the trash problems. The Committee
would like the full trash guidelines posted in the newsletter and would like to have monthly articles written about
trash and the violations occurring. The Committee would
like stricter, more consistent, enforcement of the guidelines.
They would also like to have a flyer mailed out to each home
with all of the trash guidelines. The Committee will continue
to work on finding solutions to the trash issues.
BRAMBLETON PROGRAMS
Brambleton Adult Book Club - The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey.
Pick up copies of the book at the Brambleton Community Association Office: 42395 Ryan Road, Suite 210,
Brambleton. Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 at 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Brambleton Community Center, 42645 Regal Wood Drive,
Brambleton.
Hope you all visit the library soon!
Debbi
Zisko
Friends of the Ashburn Library (FOAL)
A friendly amendment was made to move the November
meeting date to November 2, 2016. The motion was withdrawn. A motion passed (7/0/0/0) to approve the proposed
2016 BOT Meeting Date Schedule, with the Tuesday,
November 1 meeting moved to Wednesday, November 2.
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion passed (7/0/0/0) to adjourn the regular meeting to
Executive Session at 9:47 PM.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Board returned from Executive Session at 10:01 PM. No
votes were taken during the Executive Session. A motion passed
(7/0/0/0) to adjourn the regular business meeting at 10:03 PM.
NEW BUSINESS
• Board Meeting Date Schedule – A motion was made to approve the proposed 2016 Board Meeting Date Schedule.
December 2015
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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 ayoung@afhoa.net or 703-7296680.
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Classifieds
Businesses & Services
Dec 20, Free Christmas Concert
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
21015 Claiborne Parkway, Ashburn
Celebrate the season with an evening of festive Christmas music.
The concert will feature a 60-voice choir, brass ensemble, harp
trio and a Christmas carol audience sing-along. Event time:
Doors open at 7:00 PM, Concert begins at 7:30 PM. Free
admission.
Loudoun Ballet Company’s 26th Annual “The Nutcracker”
The Loudoun Ballet Company cordially invite you to attend
the 26th Annual Nutcracker. Performances will be held one
weekend only on Friday, December 18th at 7:00 pm, Saturday,
December 19th and Sunday, December 20th, at 2:30 pm and 6:30
pm both days, at Dominion High School in Sterling, VA. Tickets
may be purchased online at: loudounballet.org/tickets or at the
door. For information see our website: www.loudounballet.org.
Around the Clock Notary, LLC
We are a mobile notary service providing notarizations at a
time that is convenient to you. We come to your home or
office 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Visit our website www.
aroundtheclocknotary.com or call 571-490-1688.
Home Improvement Contractor
Specializing in finishing basements, remodeling bathrooms,
remodeling laundry rooms, electrical, plumbing, exterior hot
tub installation, express water heater replacement, expert at
waterproofing wet basements. 30 years experience. Free
estimates. For all your home improvement needs, please call
Marc at 703-724-0772.
Looking for a unique holiday gift?
Last Call Bottles has just what you are looking for! We feature
lit bottles, lamps, slumped bottles (for hanging or cheese
trays) candles, glasses, wax burners and more. Custom orders
welcome! Local Ashburn Farm resident offers quick service
for all your gift needs. Contact Chris at 703-944-9584, cd_
plummer@yahoo.com or visit our Facebook site at https://www.
facebook.com/lastcallbottles.
The Baekehaus- Delicious baked German Goods
Looking for a special treat? Traditional German Pies, baked
goods and cookies you won’t find anywhere else? Get ready for
the holidays with our Braided Brezels, Signature Streusel and
Gift Boxes. For more product information visit our website or
contact. Website WWW.THEBAEKEHAUS.COM Facebook:
www.facebook.com/thebaekehaus.
SAFE LOVING CARE FOR YOUR DOG IN MY HOME
Whether you’re on a trip, sick, or busy at work, I can help by giving your dog lots of personal attention and exercise in my home
or yours. Call me at 703-678-7112.
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BGEST Home Care
House cleaning residential/commercial. Move out/in. Weekly biweekly - monthly. Other services. Painting interior/exterior.
Pressure washing deck/seal. Good references. Licenced and
insured. Call for free estimate. 703-726-1514 or 703-989-5759.
Email: bgesthomecare@msn.com.
Around Midnight Pet Services, LLC
We have provided excellent quality care for the furry, feathered,
and finned residents of Ashburn for 11+ years. We provide midday walks, vacation visits, and overnight companionship. Call us
today 703-726-9218, www.aroundmidnight.net.
ASHBURN CLASSICS
If your over 50 and would like to celebrate the holidays with
the Classics, we will be having two events for you. On Friday,
December 4th we will be having a Tea at the Oatlands Plantation
in Leesburg. For more info please call Carmen at 703-723-3724.
Our annual Christmas luncheon will be at the Belmont Country
Club on December 12th. Please call Grace at 703-729-7044 by
December 5th for info and reservations.
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.
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 the
holidays. Learn how to be a healthier you! Call Debbie (Ashburn
Farm resident) at 703-615-1665. Website: DebRuns.com.
Maria’s Star Cleaning
MSC Clean as a Whistle! Residential - Daily - Weekly - Monthly. References Available. Call for a FREE Estimate. Licensed
- Bonded - Insured. www.MStarCleaning.com. Call 703-7233850 or 703-624-2708. Email: Maria@MStarCleaning.com.
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 703-723-6501 or email baneelectric@comcast.net.
Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun
Interested in giving back to your local community? The Junior
Woman’s Club of Loudoun is an active group of woman volunteers who want to make a difference in their own community.
Our members volunteer their time, talents, and resources towards
many local, national, and international causes. For more information, please visit jwcl.org or find us on Facebook at facebook.
com/jwclva.
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Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun
Interested in giving back to your local community? The Junior
Woman’s Club of Loudoun is an active group of woman volunteers who want to make a difference in their own community.
Our members volunteer their time, talents, and resources towards
many local, national, and international causes. For more information, please visit jwcl.org or find us on Facebook at facebook.
com/jwclva.
The Perfect Business (Part Time Consultant)
Winter is here and utility bills will climb! Take advantage of
the deregulation of energy markets across the country and earn
unlimited income, work flexible hours and work from home.
Residual income by helping people save money on electricity
and natural gas. No inventory. Call (202) 425-1983 or email
rhicks4@gmail.com for details.
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.Ashburn-Law-Office.com, 703-986-3337, Attorney@
Ashburn-Law-Office.com.
SAVE THE DATE: Ashburn Preschool Forum
January 9, 2016, 9:30am-12pm
Mills Community Center, 43895 Grottoes Drive, Ashburn
The Preschool Forum is a FREE event and open to the public.
Come listen to presentations from local parents with real knowledge about area preschools. This annual event is hosted by the
MOMS Club of Ashburn.
For Sale
For Sale
• Whirley Pop 3-Minute Popcorn Popper, 6 qt. brand new (still
in unopened box) was $30 will sell for $15 (Cash and Carry),
Great Holiday Gift! Call/text Cheryl at (571) 309-5622
• The Cupcake Courier (cupcake carrier w/ lid & 3 levels,
holds 36 cupcakes or muffins), brand new, never used, was
$50 will sell for $35 (Cash and Carry), Great Holiday Gift!
Call/text Cheryl at (571) 309-5622.
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
ayoung@afhoa.net. 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.
Nominations Needed for Free Roof Program
Do you know of a struggling family or nonprofit that needs a new roof? Loudoun’s DryHome Roofing and Siding needs help finding
them.
More than a decade ago, DryHome Roofing and Siding started a charitable effort—Free Roof for the Holidays—to help thank customers and the community. Through December 1, DryHome is accepting nominations to identify a person or nonprofit in Northern
Virginia that could benefit from having a new roof.
Last year, DryHome awarded a roof to Cornerstones, a local nonprofit that works to alleviate homelessness, ensuring one of its houses
was ready to become a home for a single mother and her 8 year old child. The year before, Leesburg’s
Janice Coe, a social worker and tireless advocate for the homeless, who had fallen on hard times herself,
was the recipient.
To nominate a local individual or nonprofit for the Free Roof Program, go online to www.dryhome.com
and click on the nomination form or email DryHome at info@dryhome.com. Please include your name
and phone number as well as the nominee’s name, address, phone and reason they are being nominated.
DryHome will evaluate and select a nominee by early-December.
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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!
Sign Up Now for the 2016 Odd Job Squad!
Each year, we update our Odd Job Squad at the end of the year. If your child is interested in
making a little extra cash and helping out his/her neighbors, just visit our website to download the new registration form. Please note that even if your child is currently on the Odd
Job Squad list, you must re-register him/her annually. Anyone not registered by January 10,
2016 will be removed from the list. Thanks!
(The Odd Job Squad lists are not published in our online newsletter).
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Coming In January...
January 1: Assessments Due
January 1: Office Closed
January 5: BOT Meeting
January 14: ARB Meeting
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January 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 28: ARB Mtg/Hearings
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