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MONTCLAIRION a neighborhood newsleer published by the montclair property owners association. VOLUME 42, NUMBER 3 • MARCH 2016 Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 19 - Page 14 montclair property owners association www.montclairva.com THE Don’t Delay - Vote Today! PAGE 19 Annual Inspections to Begin PAGE 17

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MONTCLAIRIONa neighborhood newsletter published by the montclair property owners association.

VOLUME 42, NUMBER 3 • MARCH 2016

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 19 - Page 14

montclair property owners association w w w . m o n t c l a i r v a . c o m

THE

Don’t Delay - Vote Today!PAGE 19

Annual Inspections to BeginPAGE 17

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Local DirectoryMPOA OfficeMailing Address Hours of Operation3561 Waterway Drive Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pmMontclair, VA 22025 Wednesdays, Apr.-Oct.: 8:30 am - 8 pm

Phone: (703) 670-6187 Fax: (703) 670-9620

Website: www.montclairva.com FSRConnect: dcmetro.fsrconnect.com

Board of DirectorsPresident, Tracy Hansen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 590-06111st Vice President, Amy Frederick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 730-37392nd Vice President & Precinct 2 Rep., Linda Cheng . . . . . . . . .(703) 583-1975Secretary, Brad Hancock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 357-3663Treasurer, Doug Taggart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 878-1216Precinct 1 Representative, William McCombs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 628-8606Precinct 3 Representative, Ned Greene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 680-4669Precinct 4 Representative, Ray Boisvert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 489-7092At-Large DirectorsRobert Clemens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 580-5396Pat Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 878-7957 Joellen Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 828-5656

Committee ChairpersonsBudget & Finance, Peter Frank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 932-1049Communications, Vacant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Community Events, Trisha Helchinger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (715) 379-6182Covenants, Greg Tkac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (571) 237-7975 Election, Barbara Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . (703) 670-4381History, Bill Riski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 670-8541Lake Management, Richard Arvin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 878-1657Landscape & Facilities Management, Terry Tallent. . . . . . . . . .(703) 680-4935Montclair Triathlon, Tava Foster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (719) 660-1364 Safety, Marie Juliano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 583-9719

Management StaffGeneral Manager Justin Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Assistant General Manager of AdministrationKristie Upperman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Assistant General Manager of OperationsTom Whiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Executive AssistantElizabeth McKeone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Covenants ManagerBridget Geiger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Covenants InspectorsIsiah Pressley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Welch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Covenants AdministratorMary Demeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Communications ManagerSamantha Bates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Events ManagerZack Flanagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Administrative AssistantAddis Von Sander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

FirstService Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 385-1133

Prince William CountyAnimal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-6465Landfill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 792-5750Mosquito Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 792-6279Non-Emergency Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-6500Park Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-7060Post Office-Dumfries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 441-8304Traffic Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-5919Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-8154SchoolsAshland Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 583-8774Henderson Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 670-2885Montclair Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 730-1072Pattie Elementary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 670-3173Benton Middle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 791-0977Graham Park Middle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 221-2118Saunders Middle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 670-9188Forest Park High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 583-3200

UtilitiesElectricity, NOVEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 335-0500Gas, Washington Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 750-1400Trash, American Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 368-0500Water & Sewer, PWC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 335-7950Telephone, Cable & InternetComcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 (800) 266-2218Verizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 (800) 837-4966

Elected OfficialsU.S. SenatorsMark Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 676-2759Tim Kaine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 224-4024U.S. Congressman, Rob Wittman: First District. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 225-4261Virginia Senator, Scott Surovell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(571) 249-4484Virginia House of Delegates RepresentativeScott Lingamfelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 580-1294Luke Torian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 785-2224Board of County Supervisors, Potomac District SupervisorMaureen Caddigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 792-4645School Board Representative, Potomac DistrictJustin D. Wilk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 221-0883

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Features9 2016 Annual Meeting Details on the Association’s Annual Meeting.

Annual Meeting Packets to be Sent to All Owners of Record Packets were mailed to owners in mid-February.

10 2016 Annual Meeting Candidate Profiles Meet the candidates for Board of Directors.

13 Help Wanted - Summer Jobs Apply to be a Recreation Guard with us this summer.

15 Spring Boat Auction All unclaimed and unregistered boats will be auctioned in April.

17 Annual Inspections to BeginPrepare your home for covenants inspections this spring.

18 We’re Having What Kind of Meeting?Find out more about the different types of meetings held by our association.

Community Feedback SurveyDon’t forget to take our survey, open until April 30.

19 Don’t Delay, Vote TodayCast your vote in the Annual Meeting before it’s too late!

22 Pet Laws in Prince William CountyRules and regulations that govern pets and animals in our county.

Events14 Easter Egg Hunt

Here comes Peter Cottontail!

15 Montclair Earth Day & Fishing Tournament Lots of Earth Day fun at Dolphin Beach.

20 Montclair TriathlonRegister to participate, or volunteer on the sidelines.

25 Spring Community Yard SaleSell your goods or find new-to-you treasures from your neighbors.

Departments2 Local Directory4 Community Watch/Crime Report5 President’s Message Board Briefs7 Manager’s Message21 News Around the Community24 Around Town29 Community Information31 Classifieds35 March Calendar36 April Calendar

Contents

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Incident Type PCT 1 PCT 2 PCT 3 PCT 4 WW Dr. Dec. Total Nov. Total Oct. Total Sep. TotalFalse Alarms 3 1 - 3 - 7 15 3 -

Alarm - No Criminal Activity 2 1 5 2 1 11 13 8 -

Disorderly/Noise 3 - 2 - - 5 9 8 -

Traffic/Parking Violation 2 2 1 3 1 9 8 7 1

Animal Complaints - - 1 - - 1 - - -

Miscellaneous* 1 - 1 1 - 3 3 4 1

Veh Accident/Reckless Driving 1 2 1 - 2 6 2 5 3

Suspicious Person - 4 1 1 1 7 14 6 -

Domestic Dispute 2 1 1 2 - 6 6 8 -

Larceny - 2 - - - 2 8 1 2

Suspicious Vehicle 2 5 1 - - 8 9 10 -

Vandalism - - - 2 - 2 2 4 4

Alcohol/Drug Related 1 - - - - 1 3 - -

Trespass 1 - - - - 1 2 - -

Solicitor/Pan Handling - - - 1 - 1 1 1 -

Firearm Violation - - 1 - - 1 3 2 2

Assault 1 - - - - 1 3 2 -

Robbery - 1 - - - 1 - - -

Total Incidents 19 19 15 15 5 73 102 69 13

*Miscellaneous: (1) Indecent Exposure - Gone on Arrival; (2) Other High PriorityZero Incidents Involving: Vehicle Theft, Burglary/Attempted Burglary, Arson, Beach Trespass, HomicideArrests: (2) Domestic Dispute; (1) Intoxicated in PublicCommunity Watch Source Data is available at: https://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/police/Documents/Fleet%20Watch.pdf

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The Annual Meeting will be held March 12, 2016 at the Southlake Recreation Center. In order to prepare

the budget to be presented to and vote on by the Membership, the MPOA Budget Committee began

meeting in September and held four committee meetings, all announced in the Montclairion and open

to the Membership. Additionally, there were four other opportunities for the Membership to give their

input on the budget: Board Work Session, Presentation of the Draft Budget at the November Board

meeting, the Presentation of the Draft Budget to the Membership, and the December Board meeting

prior to the vote to approve the draft budget for inclusion in the Annual Meeting packet. If you are not

casting your ballot at the Annual Meeting, you have until March 10 at 5 p.m. to do so on-line, mailed

and faxed ballots must be received by March 10. The results of the Annual Meeting vote on the budget

and Directors will be published in the April Montclairion, along with the newly appointed officers. The

Officers: President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, Treasurer and Secretary, are appointed by the members of the board.

Thank you to the Budget and Election Committee members for all their hard work and dedication to

ensuring we have a successful Annual Meeting.

Budget Committee Election Committee

Peter Frank – Chairman Barbara Ball – Chairman

Doug Taggart – Board Liaison Doris Lollie

James Forester Marge Lyons

Keith Lively Marianna Sheehan

Bill Manning

Thomas Rachele

Cheryl Saggers

Victoria Smith

Robert Spiess

Jan Starai

Danielle Tolar

Tracy Hansen

President, Board of Directors

President’s Message

Tracy Hansen, President

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• Approved imposing sanctions or initiating legal action for violations of the Community Guidelines for four accounts unless corrected by specified dates;

• Approved violation charges for multiple accounts given an opportunity for hearing;

• Approved minutes from the January 13 board meeting;

• Approved Variance request in Water’s Edge Townhome Association for porch railing on front stoop;

• Denied amendment to Community Guideline 5.4.21 Hot Tubs and Spas;

• Deferred amendment of Resolution #14-114 Assessment Collection Policy to March 9 meeting.

Board Briefs - February 10 Board of Directors Meeting

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Manager’s MessageHelp Wanted: Summer Positions

We are currently accepting applications for seasonal employment of recreation guards, supervisors, and

managers. Recreation guard applicants must be 16 years of age or older and be able to work varied hours.

A valid driver’s license and transportation is preferred, but not required. Recreation supervisors and

managers must have worked at least one season in a position of similar responsibility. A valid driver’s

license and transportation for use to and from assignments during the work day are required for these

positions. Supervisors and managers are reimbursed for milage incurred while on the job. For more

information, contact our office at (703) 670-6187. If you are interested in becoming a lifeguard for

Montclair beaches, send an email to [email protected].

No Assessments for March & April

Residents electing to pay their assessment monthly will enjoy a 2 month break from assessments in

March and April. The MPOA fiscal year runs May through April, with monthly assessments divided into

10 payments rather than 12. There is no assessment due for March or April. Payment coupons will be

distributed to owners at the end of March pending budget approval at the Annual Meeting. If you do not

receive a coupon book, please contact our office at (703) 670-6187.

Annual Meeting: Saturday, March 12

Voting packets for the Annual Meeting were mailed to all owners mid-February. All eligible owners are

encouraged to vote for the FY2017 Budget and At-Large Board member positions. Vote online or fax by

Thursday, March 10th. All paper ballots submitted via mail should be mailed in time to be received by

Friday March, 4th. If you miss the deadline, don’t worry. Owners are welcome to vote in person at the

Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 12 at the Southlake Recreation Center. Registration for the Annual

Meeting begins at 9:00am, and the meeting will be called to order at 10 a.m.

Update from the Covenants Department

With any luck, spring will be here sooner than later! As the weather improves and warms up, Annual

Inspections will begin at the end of this month. As has been done in the past, information will be posted

both on www.montclairva.com as well as the MPOA Facebook group as to when your street will be

inspected. If you have any questions about the Annual Inspection or covenants in general, please contact

Bridget Geiger at [email protected].

Community Feedback Survey

We have received a great deal of valuable feedback to date from this survey. If you have not yet taken

the survey, there is still time to share your feedback! You can take the survey online at http://goo.gl/

forms/ojX15YmTGk. Hard copy surveys can be submitted at the MPOA office, either in the lobby or

the exterior dropbox, faxed to 703-670-9620 or emailed to [email protected].

Many thanks,

Justin Field, CMCA®, AMS®, PCAM®

General Manager

Justin Field, General Manager

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Are you eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting?Only Owners of Record in good standing are eligible to vote, and only one vote per lot may be cast on each issue. To be in good standing, any financial obligation to the Association must have been paid by 5 p.m. on the Record Date, Wednesday, February 10, 2016.

Watch for your Annual Meeting Packet!The 2016 Annual Meeting Packet was mailed to Members on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Members eligible to vote can do so in one of four ways: electronically via the internet, by mail, by fax, or in-person at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Online voting instructions and PINs were included in the Annual Meeting Packet.

2016 Annual Meeting Agenda9:00 a.m. Registration opens

• Day of Meeting Referendum Balloting opens10:00 a.m. Declaration of Quorum/Call to Order Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance10:10 a.m. Proof of Notice of Meeting10:15 a.m. President’s Remarks (State of the Association)10:25 a.m. Introduction to Candidates for Board of Directors10:45 a.m. Call for Nominations for Candidates from the Floor, if quorum is met10:50 a.m. Treasurer’s Report11:00 a.m. Presentation of Budget

• Day of Meeting Referendum Balloting closes at end of presentation11:30 a.m. Reports of Standing Committees of the Board12:00 p.m. Reports of Officers of the Board of Directors12:15 p.m. Homeowners’ Time Adjournment

Times are approximate. Public comments permitted during the introduction of candidates, budget presentation and committee reports.

NOTICE - ANNUAL MEETING PACKETS TO BE SENT TO ALL OWNERS OF RECORD

The 2016 Annual Meeting packets were mailed to the Owners of Record on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 by Election Trust, the company hired by MPOA to administer this election. Non-owner residents, while eligible for all Montclair amenities and activities, are not eligible to vote. If you are an owner of a lot in Montclair and in good standing (all assessments, fees and charges paid by February 10, 2016), and did not receive a packet in the mail, please contact the MPOA office to make arrangements for a replacement from Election Trust.

This year the lot owners will be asked to vote for three At-Large Representatives to serve on the Board of Directors and the FY2017 Budget. Owners of Record may vote via the internet, mail, fax or in-person at the Annual Meeting on March 12, 2016.

Paper ballots should be mailed by Friday, March 4, 2016. Ballots submitted by fax or internet must be submitted by 5 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016.

Your vote is important. To achieve quorum at the Annual Meeting, our governing documents require that 25% of the eligible voters cast a vote on the budget. Failure to meet quorum may require a second meeting to be held in order to vote on the budget. For any questions, please contact any board member or the MPOA office at (703) 670-6187.

Brad HancockSecretary, Board of Directors

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MONTCLAIR PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION - 2016 ANNUAL MEETING

SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016 AT SOUTHLAKE RECREATION CENTER REGISTRATION 9 A.M., CALL TO ORDER 10 A.M.

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Greg Barlow4909 Breeze Way(703) 590-2999 • [email protected]

How long have you been a Montclair owner? 10 years.

Do you have any previous homeowners association and/or committee experience?Yes, 2016 with be my 5th year on the Southlake

Recreation Association Board, and I’ve been the Southlake Recreation Chairman since 2014. I’ve been a volunteer at multiple MPOA events, and was also on the Board for the Jay Mar Shores Homeowners Association, Fort Walton Beach, Florida from 2003-2005.

Do you have any other experience that would contribute to your success as a board member?I served 26 years as an Air Force officer; I currently work in civilian capacity for the Office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon, and I’m an Assistant Scoutmaster for local Boy Scout Troop 43. I think these experiences make me well suited to serve the Montclair homeowners.

Why are you interested in serving on the MPOA Board of Directors?The Board needs a fresh perspective. There are no Southlake homeowners on the Board, and our section of Montclair should be represented. The Board should represent; not rule over our community, and every Board decision needs to first and foremost support our homeowners. If elected, I will do just that.

Give a brief statement of views on what you feel you can contribute to the community and what you would like to see done in Montclair.Montclair should be more inclusive/less divisive. As a community we owe it to members to support initiatives that are important the current homeowners. As a Board, we need to be receptive to the changing needs and desires of our members; so it’s time for some new views on the Board.

What does becoming a board member mean to you, and what community issues would you be interested in addressing? How would you approach them?I think the Board needs a fresh perspective on issues affecting our community. I feel Board members should put interests and concerns of owners and members first – and support initiatives, proposals, and requests fairly and equitably. Election to the Board should be about service; not governance. There’s a responsibility to ensure owners’ investments in their Montclair properties are protected; not jeopardized by Board decisions.

I believe our Community Guidelines are deserving of a refresh to ensure we’re treating all members equitably, and that we’re supporting the improvements owners desire to make to their properties. I’ll also work to ensure MPOA preserves lakefront rights and amenities for all Montclair owners – a key reason buyers continue to invest in Montclair. And lastly, I’d like to ensure continued Board support for our community events as year after year these are some of the highlights of what makes Montclair a great place to live.

Joshua Budzynski15671 Viewpoint Circle(253) 732-1364 • [email protected]

How long have you been a Montclair owner? 4 months.

Do you have any previous homeowners association and/or committee experience? No.

Do you have any other experience that would contribute to your success as a board member?I have been in leadership positions within the military throughout my career. I have also been involved with volunteer/community work for 10+ years.

Why are you interested in serving on the MPOA Board of Directors?I want to be as active as I may in my community and help it continue to be a great community.

Give a brief statement of views on what you feel you can contribute to the community and what you would like to see done in Montclair.Some areas I think need improvement in our community is cleanliness and safety. I feel I can bring ideas to help this such as organized neighborhood watches and volunteer groups for neighborhood trash pick-up.

What does becoming a board member mean to you, and what community issues would you be interested in addressing? How would you approach them?A board member is someone who is able to have a positive influence and impact on the community by being able to voice the opinions, concerns, and views of their fellow neighbors and all the people within the community and see that action is taken when needed. Some of the issues that have been apparent, and I have seen a pattern of lately that has been voiced either by social media means or by conversation is that of safety and cleanliness/upkeep in certain neighborhoods and areas of recreation. For the safety concerns I would like to propose that we have voluntary neighborhood watches set up and also address the lack of lighting in some streets which would help our walkers feel safer, and to help prevent and expose criminal activity. For cleanliness and upkeep, we need more frequent visits from hired groundskeepers, and organize voluntary neighborhood cleanups.

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2016 ANNUAL MEETING CANDIDATE PROFILES

At-Large Director Candidates (3 Vacancies)

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Meg Czapiewski15561 Outlook Place(571) [email protected]

How long have you been a Montclair owner? 5.5 years.

Do you have any previous homeowners association and/or committee

experience?Southlake Recreation Association Board Member 2015 to present. Secretary/Board Member, 7 years, Cheshire Forest HOA (550 residences) in Chesapeake, VA.

Do you have any other experience that would contribute to your success as a board member?29 years of leadership experience in the Air Force and 3 years as a Realtor in our local community.

Why are you interested in serving on the MPOA Board of Directors?I’m ready to provide fresh ideas and perspective for the benefit of our community. An HOA should be an instrument for implementing the will of its members - the homeowners - and I look forward to hearing from, and acting on behalf of, our residents for the good of Montclair.

Give a brief statement of views on what you feel you can contribute to the community and what you would like to see done in Montclair.As a local Realtor I have unique insight on our community as viewed from within, and from non-residents. I seek to keep Montclair’s status as a desirable community in which to live, and continue to improve the value of our properties.

What does becoming a board member mean to you, and what community issues would you be interested in addressing? How would you approach them?I am proud to say that I live in Montclair, I love so many of the qualities in our community. I believe it’s important to give where you live, and I feel the MPOA BOD is where my talents can best be used to give back to Montclair. I am excited to have the opportunity to represent the voice of the homeowners as a member of the BOD. My work brings me out in the community a lot, and to be honest the feedback on the BOD from homeowners can, at times, be mixed. It would be my goal to improve this by bringing greater transparency on BOD processes through communication, increasing opportunities for homeowners to engage on the issues and decisions that shape our community and, ultimately, to ensure BOD actions reflect the intentions and desires of its members who are, first and foremost, the homeowners.

Amy Frederick15532 Yorktown Drive(703) [email protected]

How long have you been a Montclair owner? Jeff and I moved into Montclair in December 2009, however our strong involvement in the community dates back to 2002.

Do you have any previous homeowners association and/or committee experience?I am currently 1st Vice President of the MPOA board and served as Treasurer for two years. Prior to moving to Montclair, I was active on our neighborhood social and welcoming committees.

Do you have any other experience that would contribute to your success as a board member?I’m the mother of 3 young children and professionally, I run a non-profit organization where I oversee a $10 million annual budget and oversee a staff of 100. I’ve been very active in state/local issues for the last decade, and I serve as a Director on 3 national non-profit boards.

Why are you interested in serving on the MPOA Board of Directors?Montclair is a fantastic place to live and raise a family – that’s why Jeff and I have chosen this as our home for the foreseeable future. I enjoy being an active and contributing member of the community in which I live. I feel that it’s important to give back.

Give a brief statement of views on what you feel you can contribute to the community and what you would like to see done in Montclair.I believe I offer a fresh perspective and new ideas – mixed with a sound philosophy on governance where MPOA facilitates good neighbors but with a dose of common sense. Together we can make Montclair an even better place to live where we can look forward to raising our families.

What does becoming a board member mean to you, and what community issues would you be interested in addressing? How would you approach them?In my six years on the Board, I have enjoyed working with the other Members to continue to make Montclair a special community that we can all be proud to live and raise our families. I ran for the Board with the priority of bringing the Montclair Triathlon back as a community event.

The MPOA works for you, the homeowner, and we need to remember that. My view, and top priority, has always been that we can enforce and maintain the covenants without rancor, hostility or creating adversarial relationships. Customer service should be our top priority.

As a mother of three, I understand and share residents’ concerns about neighborhood safety and security, including speeding on Waterway and elsewhere. I will continue to work on our common goals and contribute to making the Board the responsive, proactive organization we need to make our neighborhood the very best it can be.

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2016 ANNUAL MEETING CANDIDATE PROFILES

At-Large Director Candidates (3 Vacancies)

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Frederick Rash4912 Breeze Way(703) 878-3972 • [email protected]

How long have you been a Montclair owner? 25 years.

Do you have any previous homeowners association and/or committee experience?

12 years MPOA Board, 3 years Architectural Review Committee, 2 years Board liaison Lake Management Committee

Do you have any other experience that would contribute to your success as a board member?Friends of Montclair Library Executive Board; Volunteer Master Gardener, PWC Extension

Why are you interested in serving on the MPOA Board of Directors?I want to serve on the Board because I wish to help preserve and enhance the value of all properties within Montclair. I want to increase communication between the Association and homeowners.

Give a brief statement of views on what you feel you can contribute to the community and what you would like to see done in Montclair.I will: fairly and respectfully consider any proposed solution to problems facing Montclair; ensure that all homeowners receive fair, respectful and careful attention to their ideas; and promote clarity and transparency in communication.

What does becoming a board member mean to you, and what community issues would you be interested in addressing? How would you approach them?Montclair’s biggest challenge is how to maintain and enhance property values as the community ages. A uniform look and a neighborhood feel to the community adds value to our individual homes. The Board enforces the covenants using input from the Covenants Committee, the Lake Management Committee, and the Facilities and Landscape Management Committee. We must also recognize those most familiar with individual properties, the homeowner. MPOA must do all it can to respectfully solicit and consider homeowner ideas and input. I will do my best to ensure fair enforcement of covenants and respectful treatment of homeowner. No homeowner should leave a meeting feeling their ideas have not been heard and considered. The best way to maintain the community feel that makes Montclair special is through mutual respect and understanding.

Robert Spiess16202 Sheffield Drive(571) 482-7805 • [email protected]

How long have you been a Montclair owner? 1 year.

Do you have any previous homeowners association and/or committee experience?

I am a member of the Budget Committee and Covenants Committee.

Do you have any other experience that would contribute to your success as a board member?In addition to serving on committees, I also attend monthly board meetings and regularly comment on agenda motions. As an Information Technology and Project Management Professional, I work extensively with budgets, contracts, and successfully work with people to bring many viewpoints together to complete tasks and projects.

Why are you interested in serving on the MPOA Board of Directors?I am interested in serving on the Board of Directors to make decisions that will better Montclair and maintain high standards the community deserves. I don’t believe in the “We have always done it this way” theory of management. I’ll ask questions and comment to make the best decision possible.

Give a brief statement of views on what you feel you can contribute to the community and what you would like to see done in Montclair.I commit to listen to homeowners, provide attention to detail, thoroughly research issues and community concerns, and be organized in thought and action. I would like to see continued updating and modernization of the Guidelines to be more in line with our community’s needs today and into the future.

What does becoming a board member mean to you, and what community issues would you be interested in addressing? How would you approach them?To me, becoming a board member is a way to continue to serve Montclair by making decisions that equally represent the will and best interests of the entire community. One main issue that I am interested in addressing is communication between the board and members of the community. Our community deserves a representative that will be in attendance during meetings and actively participate in discussions. From land use issues to exercise stations and swings in parks, there will always be differing opinions as to what is more important and most needed. In order to better communicate, I will reach out to members, listen to their comments and provide feedback. While many members participate in online group discussions, a large section does not. Using other formats including face to face meetings will help disseminate information to more members of the community.

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At-Large Director Candidates (3 Vacancies)

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Joellen Welch15818 Marlington Drive(703) 828-5656 • [email protected]

How long have you been a Montclair owner? 6 years.

Do you have any previous homeowners association and/or committee experience?I have served as an MPOA board member for the past three years, as well as board liaison for the History Committee. Before being

elected to the board, I served on the Events and Communications Committees for two years, chairing the Communications Committee for one of those two years.

Do you have any other experience that would contribute to your success as a board member?Serving as public relations manager and executive officer for two other volunteer organizations gives me insight to various functions, budget maintenance, and effective strategies that could be useful to the board and the neighborhood. I also maintain continued communication with state and county leaders whose positions and decisions affect us.

Why are you interested in serving on the MPOA Board of Directors?I want to continue giving back to my community. It takes a caring and concerned team to maintain and enhance Montclair, one that works with and listens to its residents. I value open communication, putting people first, and exploring many avenues to find the best possible outcome to ongoing issues.

Give a brief statement of views on what you feel you can contribute to the community and what you would like to see done in Montclair.Montclair’s future relies upon rational board decisions and input from residents. If re-elected, I’ll continue representing residents by taking a “common sense” approach to decisions, weighing on resident input when given, and adhering to our Documents. I also support amending the Documents within our authority and when deemed necessary.

What does becoming a board member mean to you, and what community issues would you be interested in addressing? How would you approach them?Membership on the Board means willingness to cooperate openly, transparently and effectively on a team with a common understanding of fiduciary duties, acting fairly, in good faith, in the interest of, and for the benefit of, the Association as a whole without regard to personal interest or gain.

Important issues:• Communication, transparency:

o Continue interaction on social media, email, and phone. Gain residents’ trust, listen to their issues, and propose reasonable solutions.

• Southlake Dock Issues:o Research guidelines and historic documents, participate in town hall meetings,

attorney sessions, speak with affected residents, propose solutions within our authority.

• Assessment costs:o Keep assessments low; re-evaluate expenses as cost of services continues to rise.

• Dam Regulations:o Virginia has changed regulations on dams, potentially requiring costly re-

engineering efforts. We must continue questioning the rationality and necessity of these regulations and urge our state representatives to represent us in finding a reasonable solution.

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2016 ANNUAL MEETING CANDIDATE PROFILES At-Large Director Candidates (3 Vacancies)

SUMMER JOBShelp wanted

Want to get paid to spend time at the beach this summer? Applications are now being accepted for seasonal Recreation Guard positions with the MPOA office. Recreation guards monitor the entrances of Montclair’s beaches and Kids Dominion playground.

Recreation guard applicants must be 16 years of age or older and able to work varied hours. A valid driver’s license and transportation is preferred, but not required.

Recreation supervisors and managers must have worked at least one season in a position of similar responsibility. A valid driver’s license and transportation for use to and from assignments during the work day are required for these positions. Supervisors and managers are reimbursed for mileage incurred while on the job.

To apply, visit fsresidentialcareers.com/careers.html and enter Requisition Number 5154. If you have any questions, contact Zack Flanagan at [email protected] or (703) 670-6187.

If you are interested in being a lifeguard at one of Montclair’s beaches, email U.S. Aquatics at [email protected].

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EasterEgg Hunt

egg hunt schedule10:30 a.m. Ages 2 & Under10:45 a.m. Ages 3 to 411:00 a.m. Ages 5 to 611:15 a.m. Ages 7 to 811:30 a.m. Ages 9 to 11

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easter crafts, and more! Don’t forget a basket for eggs, a camera for your Easter Bunny photo op,

and of course your Recreation ID!

Volunteers are needed. Visit http://vols.pt/4XvKPb (link is case sensitive)

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The MPOA will auction off all unclaimed or abandoned boats found on Lake Montclair, or boats located on the West Beach boat racks with expired/no registration stickers. Bids will be accepted beginning Monday, April 4.

Boats available for bidding will be located in the West Beach parking lot and clearly marked with a numbered sticker. Only bids from owners in good standing will be accepted. Limit one bid per household.

To place a bid, please complete the 2016 Boat Auction form located online at www.montclairva.com or at the MPOA office. Forms may be submitted in the following ways:• Email: [email protected]• Fax: (703) 670-9620• In-Person: At the MPOA office or left in

the drop box after hours.

All bids must be received no later than 5 p.m. Monday, April 18. Winning bidders will be notified by Monday, April 25.

If you store your boat on the boat racks at West Beach, please ensure that it is properly registered with the MPOA office. Boats that are registered and current display an October 2016 sticker in addition to the orange Montclair sticker with a 4-digit registration number. If your boat is not registered, please complete the Boat Registration form and return it, along with a photo of your boat, to the MPOA office as soon as possible to obtain stickers. Boats that were not registered by October 31, 2015 will incur a $15 late fee when renewing their registration. Any boat stored at West Beach that is not properly registered by Monday, March 21 will be marked for auction. Boats that are marked for auction that are later retrieved by their owners will incur a $25 removal and storage charge.

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Fishing Tournament7-9 a.m. • dolphin beachCome out to Lake Montclair for a morning of

fishing fun at the 4th Annual Fishing Tournament! Teams must be comprised of at least one youth member. Register your team by completing the

form at www.montclairva.com. Teams must check in at Dolphin Beach on the day of the

event prior to fishing. Awards will be given for biggest fish in a variety of categories.

Community beautification8-11 a.m. • dolphin beach

Help keep Montclair beautiful this spring. Locations for trash removal and landscaping will

be chosen and assigned to volunteers at sign-in. Canoeists and kayakers are invited to help

with debris removal on the lake. Volunteers will receive an Earth Day t-shirt and breakfast upon

signing-in at Dolphin Beach.

Earth day expo 8-11 a.m. • dolphin beach

Visit Dolphin Beach in the morning to meet with organizations that can help you become more

environmentally conscious.

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The Covenants Department will begin performing Annual Inspections in late March. The purpose of annual inspections is to help improve the enforcement of the MPOA Declarations and Guidelines. Regular inspections are also key to maintaining property values and to keep Montclair a pleasant and beautiful neighborhood for all residents to enjoy.

The process entails a detailed inspection of the entire property for every home and lot. With nearly 4,000 homes in Montclair, this process can last through the fall.

What is the process for Annual Inspections?When inspections begin, Covenants Inspectors will walk every street in Montclair inspecting each individual home and lot. Any items found to be in violation of the community’s covenants will be noted and the owner will be sent a Notice of Non-Compliance. This letter will provide the owner the nature of the

violation and the compliance date in which to correct the violation. If the violation has not been corrected by the compliance date, the Covenants Inspector will return to reinspect and a second Notice of Non-Compliance will be issued. At that time, the owner will have two weeks to correct the violation. If the violation still has not been corrected, the inspector will issue a third Notice of Non-Compliance, known as a Hearing Notification. A hearing before the Board of Directors is scheduled in which the homeowner has the opportunity to discuss the non-compliance. The homeowner must contact the office within seven (7) days of the date of the letter to let the staff know if they wish to attend the hearing. Failure to attend the hearing will result in the loss of the homeowner’s opportunity to be heard. At this hearing, the Board will be deciding whether to impose covenant violation charges. Extensions for correction of violations are considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions

about your letter, please call our office at (703) 670-6187.

Will someone be on my property?Covenants Inspectors, Isiah Pressley and Nichole Welch, as well as Covenants Manager, Bridget Geiger, will be on homeowners’ property conducting Annual Inspections. Inspectors will perform most inspections from public areas, but have the right to go onto property to evaluate potential violations. Before entering rear yards, inspectors will first notify the resident. All Covenants Staff members are assigned specific MPOA shirts and will be wearing identification badges. If you have any questions regarding inspections or notices, they are available to assist you.

Preparing Your HomeArticle 5 of the Community Guidelines is available for download at MontclairVA.com and contains information on what items are and are not permitted and what can be considered a violation. Some of the most common violations can be addressed prior to Annual Inspections to prevent receiving a violation notice:

• Check for mold, dirt, or other discoloration on siding and gutters;

• Inspect all window, door, and other miscellaneous wood trim for mold, discoloration, or rot;

• Make sure trash and recycling containers are stored out of public view, except on trash days;

• Prune any overgrown landscaping and, in the warmer months, cut grass regularly;

• Keep all items on the entire property stored in a neat and orderly fashion;

• Ensure that house numbers are affixed to both the mailbox and the house.

Website & Facebook UpdatesBe sure to look out for Annual Inspection updates on the MPOA Facebook page and website. We will be posting a week-by-week schedule to indicate which streets will be inspected, weather permitting.

Bridget GeigerCovenants Manager

Left: Covenants Manager, Bridget Geiger, and Inspectors, Isiah Pressley and Nichole Welch.

Annual Inspections to Begin

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What’s the difference between a board meeting and a special meeting, or an annual meeting and a town hall meeting? Confused? Here’s some clarification.

Annual MeetingsAnnual meetings – or annual membership meetings – are required by our governing documents, which specify when they’re to be conducted and how and when members are to be notified about the meeting. This is the main meeting of the year when members receive the new budget, elect a board, hear committee reports and discuss items of common interest. The next annual meeting will be held Saturday, March 12 at the Southlake Recreation Center. Registration for in-person voting begins at 9 a.m., and the call to order will be at 10 a.m.

Special MeetingsSpecial meetings are limited to a particular topic. The board can call a special meeting at any time, and they must notify all members in advance. The notice will specify the topic so interested members can attend. Special meetings give the board an opportunity to explore sensitive or controversial matters. Members do not participate in the meeting,

unless asked directly by a board member, however they have a right to listen to the board discussion.

Town Hall MeetingsTown hall meetings are informal gatherings intended to promote two-way communication; full member participation is essential to success. The board may want to present a controversial issue or explore an important question like amending the bylaws. The board may want to get a sense of members’ priorities, garner support for a large project or clarify a misunderstood decision.

Board MeetingsMost of the business of the association is conducted at regular board meetings. Board members set policy, oversee the manager’s work, review operations, resolve disputes, talk to residents and plan for the future. Often the health and harmony of an entire community is directly linked to how constructive these meetings are. Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at the MPOA office. Open session begins at or around 7:30 p.m.

Executive SessionThe governing documents require the association to notify you in advance of all meetings, and you’re welcome – in fact, encouraged – to attend and listen. The only time you can’t listen is when the board goes into executive session. Topics that the board can discuss in executive session are limited by law to a narrow range of sensitive topics. Executive sessions keep only the discussion private; no votes can be taken. The board must adjourn the executive session and resume the open session before voting on the issue. In this way, members may hear the outcome, but not the private details.

Committee MeetingsCommittees are created by the board to complete projects or tasks for the association. Montclair’s committees cover a variety of interests ranging from budget planning to management of Lake Montclair. Residents are welcome to join any or all committees that are of interest to them. Most committees meet monthly at the MPOA office at or after 7 p.m. A description of each committee can be found on our website at www.montclairva.com under About Us.

We’re Having What Kind of Meeting?

community feedback survey

available now through april 30

In an effort to reach out to the community and assess the needs and desires of the residents, Montclair’s committees, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, have compiled a brief feedback survey. With the results of this survey, Montclair hopes to gather information on the community’s preferences and better serve its members going forward. Visit http://goo.gl/forms/ojXi5YmTGk to take the survey online. Hard copies are available on page 33 or at the MPOA office, and can be printed from our website at montclairva.com. Hard copy surveys are available at the MPOA office and can be submitted to our office, faxed to (703) 670-9620 or emailed to [email protected] Survey responses will be accepted through April 30.

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Voting has begun! Association Members of record were mailed annual meeting packets in mid-February (if you did not receive your packet, give us a call at (703) 670-6187 to order a replacement). Voting in the annual meeting is an essential and important part of being an owner in an association.

The annual meeting will be held on Saturday, March 12 at the Southlake Recreation Center. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and call to order is at 10 a.m. You don’t have to attend the annual meeting to cast your vote, though. In addition to in-person voting, we offer three additional methods for you to vote: online, by mail, and

fax. Instructions for voting with each of these methods are included in your annual meeting packet.Despite the importance of making your voice heard in the community, many owners choose not to vote in the annual meeting. In 2015, only 1,016 of 3,571 eligible members submitted a ballot. That’s 28%! For reference, a quorum of 25% of the membership is required to conduct business at the annual meeting and to approve the budget, and if quorum is not met another meeting may be scheduled to approve the budget at members’ expense. We’ve included some of the top misconceptions and excuses for not voting below, along with some advice to help you overcome them.

“I don’t have enough time to vote.”The official ballot for the annual meeting contains only two issues: selecting three board of directors candidates, and approving or denying the budget. That’s it! In a matter of minutes, you can make your voice heard. Simply choose the easiest method of voting for you: whether you’re an internet pro or a master at fax, you can find a voting method that is accessible and straightforward. Even if you elect to vote in-person at the meeting, you are not required to stay for the entire meeting.

Just drop in, register, cast your vote, and you’re done! Back to your cozy couch in no time.

“Voting doesn’t make any difference.”With membership voting rates of only 28-29% since 2012, voting makes more of a difference than ever. Your vote could be the one that helps us meet quorum, saving the association from holding an additional meeting and incurring further costs (that ultimately are passed down to you). Think your vote doesn’t make a difference? It could make all the difference.

“I don’t know enough about the community to make an informed decision.”The annual meeting packet includes the FY17 association budget as well as profiles on the seven board of directors candidates. These are the two issues included on the ballot. If you would like further clarification on any budget items, or need help understanding how the budget for the community works, contact our office at (703) 670-6187 and we’ll be happy to help. If you’d like to know more about the board candidates, contact information for each candidate can be found on their profiles (page 10-13). Members are welcome to call or email candidates and get more information on how they will serve the community.

Don’t Delay; Vote Today!

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wewant you!

MONTCLAIR TRIATHLON VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Water Stations • Set Up • DirectionsCourse Cheering • Clean Up • Food

Email [email protected] for more information or visit www.volunteersignup.org/TPAYY to sign up today. Scout groups & organizations of 10 or

more can receive a small stipend for volunteering.

MONTCLAIRTRIATHLON SUNDAY, JUNE 19

Registration is now open! Register early to guarantee entry. Visit

montclairtriathlon.com for more information.

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ScoutingTroop 35By Tyler Riddle, Troop ScribeFebruary was another busy month for Troop 35! Our scouts went on a cabin camp out at Camp Fraser in Great Falls, VA in the facility’s lodge. The scouts enjoyed a weekend perfecting their cooking abilities using campfires, propane stoves and the lodge’s state of the art industrial kitchen. We learned new skills that could be applied towards our cooking merit badge and everyone enjoyed some amazing food! Games were played throughout the weekend and the trails were explored along the 220 acre natural preserve. We also welcomed 12 new scouts who crossed over from Pack 1189. They are enthusiastic about learning new skills and making new friends! More scouts from local Cub Scout Packs will be joining us in March.

Look for a Mulch Sale Flyer delivered to your house on March 5. Orders of 10 or more bags will be delivered to your house on April 2. As always, thank you for supporting Scouting in Montclair.If you or someone you know is interested in scouting, please contact scoutmaster Dave Legge at [email protected] or visit the troop’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook .com/Troop-35-Dumfries-419067954800106/. A Boy Scout is always prepared. Troop 35 is prepared to welcome you.

SchoolsJohn F. Pattie Elementary SchoolWhether you are a Pattie family or a neighbor to our school, you are invited to attend the following events to support John F. Pattie Elementary School! Each year we help purchase books, learning materials, PE equipment, Art and Music supplies, important technology, science experiments, and other needed supplies for the classroom. We also help fund field trips and a Robotics after school club, as well as sponsor fun family events throughout the year. Your support is greatly appreciated!

March 14 Spirit Night at Noodles and Company, please check the Pattie PTCO website for further information.

April 23 11 a.m.-2 p.m. - Mark your calendars for Pattie’s new community wide event, Heroes, Helpers, and Hotdogs. This event will help us celebrate all of the Heroes and helpers in our community including Firemen, Policemen, Red Cross, JROTC, Park Rangers, Semper K9 unit, and much more. We will have games, activities, educational booths, food, demonstrations, and vehicles for the entire family to enjoy.

Do you have a Target RED card? This debit card allows you to get 5% off your Target purchases but when you use it you are also

helping our school. The Take Charge of Education program will donate 1% of your purchase. To date, Target has donated over $6,500 to Pattie Elementary. Let’s earn even more money for our school. After signing up for the RED card, call (800) 316-6142 and link your card to Pattie Elementary using School ID: 104458.

Do you shop on Amazon? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support our school every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you need to select a John H. Pattie Elementary School to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make on AmazonSmile will result in a donation.

Box Tops for Education - Please save your Box Tops to support our school! Send them in with a Pattie student and our school receives $.10 for each one. It adds up to a generous donation!

News Around the Community

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If you love Coca-Cola products, please consider signing up for the My Coke Rewards Program - Purchase your favorite Coca-Cola products to get codes, then signup/login to donate.mycokerewards.com/causes/details?cid=529898&type=2 to enter your codes from your Coke products. Your donations will go towards rewards like sports equipment that will help our students learn, play and have fun.

Did you know the Pattie PTCO has a page on Facebook? Join our Facebook page for updates on all programs and events https://www.facebook.com/groups/Johnfpattie/.

You can always find out information and updates on Pattie’s PTCO website http://www.pattieptco.org/.

Stay tuned for more dates where you can dine out to help raise money for Pattie.

Montclair Elementary SchoolThank you to all of our Montclair neighbors for clearing your sidewalks of snow allowing our students a safe walk to school!

Looking ahead to March, dates to put on your calendar:March 3 - Science FairMarch 4 - “Reading Half Sleepover”

March 6-11 - Book Fair WeekMarch 8 - Family Game Night***March 10 - 2nd Gr. ProgramMarch 11 - Minion Movie NightMarch 15 - PEP (ESOL Parents)March 21-28 - Spring BreakMarch 31 - Advisory CouncilApril 1 - Steak House Spirit Night

***Family Game Night 6:30-8:00, March 8Our staff will be participating, along with parents. Let’s “spring into spring” with this fun family event.

Please continue to visit our school website and staff fusion sites to “stay in touch.”

News Around the Community

When it comes to pets, our association does not have specific rules. Instead, we defer to the laws and regulations put into place by Prince William County (PWC). In this article we’ve included some of the animal related laws the county has in place, as well as how to excercise your rights in accordance with these laws.

Barking & Noise ComplaintsProlonged and/or intense barking or other harsh or excessive noises made by animals and pets “at least once a minute for ten consecutive minutes” is in violation of PWC Code Section 14-5.1. While a barking dog can be beneficial in alerting its owner of potential problems or warning of a stranger’s presence, it can be a nuisance to neighboring homeowners.

What should you do if your neighbor’s dog is barking excessively? First, try discussing the

issue directly with the neighbor. The easiest solution is often expressing your concerns in a polite and reasonable manner. If this does not work, you have the right to charge the person keeping the dog with a code violation.

Contact the non-emergency line of the Police Department at (703) 792-6500 and they will assist you in obtaining a warrant issued by the magistrate. This warrant is served by the Police Department and advises the recipient to appear in General District Court on a specific date. It is necessary that you also be present in court at the same time. The Commonwealth’s Attorney will be in court to assist you in this matter.

TrespassingIf you’re having issues with neighbors’ pets on your property, you can complete a Trespassing

Animals Form on the PWC website at www.pwcgov.org. Animals that have been forbidden to trespass by completion of this form (or other written warning) are in violation of PWC Code Section 4-4. If the pet is found trespassing on your property after being served with the Trespassing Animals Form, contact the Police Department for further assistance.

Leash LawDogs are not permitted to run at large within the county, and must be leashed when in public in accordance with Section 4-23 of the PWC Code. This regulation, or “leash law”, is not applicable when engaging in supervised, formal or science training classes, or show, or during formally sanctioned field trials, or while engaged in lawful hunting during open hunting season. Cats are allowed outdoors but they must be current on their rabies vaccinations.

Animal WasteUrination or defication on public property or the private property of others without their permission is in violation of PWC Code Sections 4-1 and 4-26, unless immediately removed and disposed of properly. This law does not apply in parts of parks posted as dog run areas. Failure to properly dispose of pet waste is a Class 4 Misdemeanor and may result in a $250 fine. In addition to stinking up the bottom of your shoe, pet waste that is not picked up can cause significant health risks to local water bodies. Do yourself and Lake Montclair a favor by picking up after your pet.

Pet Laws in Prince William County

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Around Town - Ongoing Events5th Annual PWCPS Student ExhibitionDaily through March 20Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasThe 2016 exhibit of student artwork from Prince William County Public Schools represents the creative talents of the County’s art students from grades K-12. Prince William County Public Schools are rich in cultural diversity with 95 schools serving over 87,000 students. The student works featured in this exhibit were first selected by the art teachers and then adjudicated by a team of retired art educators. Every day, students create thousands of art pieces in art classrooms across Prince William County. The artwork displayed here represents just a small number of the many gifted young artists in the School Division. FREE

Adventure Backpack RentalDaily through March, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Leesylvania State Park, WoodbridgeGet ready to see nature like never before when you rent an Adventure Backpack from the Visitors Center! You can explore many different topics, like Nature Discovery, Birding, Young Explorer, Insects, Tracking, Nature Art, Ponds and Streams, and Rocks and Fossils. During times when the Visitors Center is open, go to the front desk and ask a ranger to help you rent a backpack. Call (703) 583-6904 for more information. FREE

Dale City Farmers MarketSundays in March, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.VDOT Commuter Lot, Dale CitySince 1987, Dale City Farmers Market has been at the forefront of serving Prince William County

residents, and with nearly 50 vendors, they are one of the largest open-air markets in the region. The market is a producer-only market, meaning all products must be grown or made by the seller. Buyers have access to produce, meats, plants and other goods locally grown or created. SNAP EBT accepted throughout the entire market. FREE

Foon Sham: Culture HouseDaily through MarchWorkhouse Arts Center, LortonNationally known artist, and Fairfax native, Foon Sham – famed for his large scale wood installations – Returns to Fairfax County to take on the topic of Diversity. With support from the Fairfax County Arts Council, Sham will unveil a new work commissioned by the Workhouse Arts Center as a temporary installation celebrating the multiple languages in the region – Culture House. Culture House will be an interactive insulation, where visitors are encouraged to enter the space, read and handle books written in many languages. Visitors will also have the opportunity to write on the sculpture, in their native language, and share their thoughts. The exhibit will create dialog within the community on art and diversity. FREE

Hop Around DowntownDaily March 20-26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Historic Downtown ManassasHop around from store to store for sweet surprises! For each purchase with a participating merchant, customers get to select an egg from the merchant’s basket. Three of the eggs will contain Grand Prizes! FREE

In It Together: Service Members, Community,and Dialogue through ArtDaily beginning March 5Workhouse Arts Center, LortonAs part of the SCAPE (Service member Community Art Partnership and Exchange) program at the Workhouse, partnering with Fort Belvoir and the USO of Metropolitan Washington and Baltimore, visitors will view and interact with artwork created by current and retired Service members. A dialog will use art to show how service in the armed forces affects life outside of the military. “In It Together” articulates the idea that everyone is, or should be, affected by war and conflict, not just Service members. The exhibit will feature work, primarily, by current Service members at the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and from a Service member workshop with Bethesda artist Raye Leith. Artists will attempt to show the audience their point of view through interactive artwork such as a punching bag and photo booth. FREE

Land Beyond the Water, Peter Stern, Artist Daily beginning March 21Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasPeter Stern explores the lower Eastern Shore from a small airplane, discovering the incredible tapestry of coastal environments through the lens of his camera. From the interaction of tributaries, grassland beaches and shoals, to the vast complex networks of tidal estuaries, this exhibition explores the beautiful Virginia coast. FREE

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Library Baby!Wednesdays in March, 3-3:30 p.m.Dale City Neighborhood Library, Dale CityStories, songs and finger plays for moms and babies. Ages 6 months to 24 months. FREE

Martin J. CervantezDaily beginning March 5Workhouse Arts Center, LortonMartin Cervantez joined the Workhouse Artist Program as a resident artist for SCAPE following his time as a resident artist for the U.S. Army Center of Military History (USACMH). While at USACMH, he was responsible for capturing the Army’s history on paper and canvas. His work for the military has been largely representational and illustrative. This exhibit will feature new work by Cervantez created at the Workhouse. Cervantez’s large abstract paintings create a dialog with the viewer through the use of found objects, sweeping color fields, and shapes. Paintings on one, two, or three canvases combine to produce large works that both push the viewer away and pull them in. A deep sense of past is expressed with beautifully composed, organic, and structured elements. FREE

Prince William Little Theatre: Sherlock Holmes and the West End HorrorMarch 11-12 & 18-19, 8 p.m.March 13 & 20, 2 p.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasSherlock and Watson strive to solve the murder of a theatre critic. All the twists and turns one expects

from Mr. Holmes. Tickets are $20/adult, $17/senior, student 12 and under, and active military, $12 children 11 and under. $$

Signs of Spring Scavenger HuntDaily beginning March 18Leesylvania State Park, WoodbridgeSpring is in full swing but can you spot the signs? Take one of the park’s self-guided scavenger hunts along with you as you tour the park to see all the ways that nature gets ready for another year of growth. Stop by the Contact Station or the Visitor Center to pick up this self-guided activity. FREE

Spring Restaurant WeekDaily March 7-14Historic Downtown ManassasHistoric downtown Manassas restaurants will be serving up specials for Spring Restaurant Week: 2 for $25 or 3 for $35! $$

StorytimeWednesdays in March, 10:30-11:15 a.m.Dale City Neighborhood Library, Dale CityStories, songs and activities for ages 2 to 6. FREE

Tuesday StorytimesTuesdays in March, 10:30-11 a.m.Independent Hill Library, ManassasMarch 1 - Dr. Seuss’ Birthday; March 8 - Dinosaurs; March 15 - Underwear; March 22 - Doctors; March 29 - Bugs, bugs, bugs. FREE

Ultimate FrisbeeSaturdays in March, 9 a.m.Southlake Recreation Center, MontclairA group of neighbors get together for a friendly game of ultimate frisbee on Saturday mornings. If you would like to play, please contact Frank at (703) 583-8680. All ages and abilities are welcome! No experience necessary. FREE

Winter Farmers MarketSaturdays in March, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Prince William Street & West Street, ManassasSmall but mighty - the Winter Market offers great local breads, treats and crafts. Featuring eight vendors. Subject to cancellation due to weather. Call (703) 361-6599 for more information. FREE

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Values are calculated per person. Event locations may have entrance fees. Remember to check the location’s website for updated fee and ticket information

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Yard SaleSATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 7 & 8

Host a street-wide sale or get together with a group of friends to hunt for new-to-you treasures from your neighbors! The more participants, the better, so

encourage your friends and neighbors to participate!

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Thur 3Lego Club4:30-6 p.m.Dale City Neighborhood Library, Dale CityIf you’re a great Lego builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you. The library will provide the Legos, while kids provide the imagination! All materials must stay at the library, so bring a camera to capture your adventures. Please leave your Legos at home: you don’t want to lose your favorite pieces. Ages 5 and older. First come, first served until capacity of 15 is reached. FREE

Sat 5Mestey Films Productions Presents: Brave1 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, LortonPlaywright Vianlix Mestey presents an original adaption of Brave in a children’s theatre format. Merida wants to be free! She wants to be as free as the wind! However, her mother wants her to choose a husband. What can Merida do to make her mother understand that she does not want to get married? Desperate to make her mother understand, Merida finds an enchanted flower. She wishes that her mother is her age once again so her mother will understand how she feels. Well, Merida’s wish comes true – her mother is turned into a nine year old girl while still in an adult’s body. Will her mother now understand how Merida feels or has Merida only made a bigger mess of things? Find out what happens to Merida with Vianlix Mestey’s original version of Brave! Tickets are $14.50/adult, $11.50/child under 12. $$

Manassas Symphony Orchestra:From the British Isles7:30 p.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasThe Manassas Symphony Orchestra celebrates the charming and breathtaking music of English composers. MSO Principal Cellist Diana Chou takes center stage for Elgar’s Cello Concerto. The concert closes with Vaughan Williams’ rhapsodic “Symphony No. 2 (A London Symphony).” Tickets are $20/adult, $16/senior and educator. Free for students through college. $$

Sun 6Free Book Talk: Patrick Bizarro1:30-3 p.m.Manassas Museum, ManassasJoin Patrick Bizarro for a discussion on the book Poems of the Manassas Battlefields. FREE

SADSAC Bingo2:30-5:30 p.m.Elks Lodge #2355, WoodbridgeJoin Save a Dog, Save a Cat on the first Sunday of every month for Bingo. Door prizes will be awarded

and snacks are available for purchase. Proceeds go toward spay/neuter, rescue, adoptions and a new private animal shelter. Pricing varies between $6 and $12 depending on number of plays. $

Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel:The Golden Age of the Piano4 p.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasEnjoy some of the most beautiful classical melodies of all time, performed by this perennial Hylton Center favorite! This program includes the captivating music of Gershwin, by Scott Joplin, Dvořák, Mendelssohn, and Rossini. For more than four decades, Jeffrey Siegel has enamored classical music lovers and newcomers alike with his popular “concerts with commentary” series, in which the virtuoso pianist and storyteller gives illuminating insight into the lives and works of the greatest composers the world has ever known. Tickets are $40, $34, & $24 (varies by seating location). $$$

Tue 8The Three R’s11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Montclair Country Club, MontclairThe Woodbridge Women’s Connection & Stonecroft Ministries invites you to their lunch. Special Feature: Capon Springs and Resort. Music: Tiptoe thru the Tulips. Guest Speaker: Ernie Parker-Wood of Charlotte, North Carolina. Weaving a tapestry, “the dark threads enhance the silver and God.” Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. All-inclusive luncheon is $18. Lunch and child care reservations are necessary. Child care is complimentary! Call Donna Bolton at (703) 314-5111 or email [email protected]. $$

Fri 11Manassas Ballet Theatre:Dances and Divertissements - A Spring Sampler7:30 p.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasJoin Manassas Ballet Theatre for its annual spring program featuring a mixed repertoire of both classical pieces and exciting, original choreography, accompanied by the Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra. With several up-and-coming choreographers within the company, this offering promises to be a highlight of MBT’s ballet season. Tickets are $15-$55 (varies by seating location). Discounts offered for military, and Prince William County, state and federal employees. $$$

Sat 1217th Annual Model Train Show10 a.m.-5 p.m.Saunders Middle School, ManassasJoin Boy Scout Troop 964 as they host their 17th Annual Model Train Show. Boy Scouts may earn the Railroading Merit Badge during classes from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Class cost is $25 per scout and includes admissions and supplies. Space is limited, so register early by emailing [email protected]. General admission is $7/adult, $3/student and senior. Children under 5 admitted free. Features include one of the largest DCC-HO model train layouts in the Mid-Atlantic and train layouts in Z, N, HO, O and G scales. Among other attractions are LEGO layouts, steam powered trains, a children’s corner, refreshments and numerous door prizes. Refreshments are available for purchase in the school cafeteria. For more information please visit www.troop964.org. $

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Family Day: Astronomy - March 12

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Greater Manassas St. Patrick’s Day Parade11 a.m.-1 p.m.Historic Downtown ManassasThe 17th Annual Greater Manassas St. Patrick’s Day Parade will march at the corner of Prescott Avenue and Quarry Road. Five pipe bands including the renowned City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums will participate along with several Irish dance groups and Irish heritage organizations. FREE

Mestey Films Productions Presents: Brave1 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, LortonSee Saturday, March 5 information. $$

Family Day: Astronomy5:30-8:30 p.m.National Museum of the Marine Corps, TriangleLearn about astronomy in the past and the present! See how U.S. Marines have used the stars to find their way on both land and sea! This event will be presented by the Rappahannock Astronomy Club, providing modern telescopes for star gazing and other activities, and Dean Howarth, The Natural Philosopher, providing a living history interpretation of colonial astronomy. This event will take place outside on the Museum grounds and in the Education Teacher-in-Residence trailer. Please keep in mind that this will be a mostly outdoor event - dress accordingly! FREE

Manassas Ballet Theatre:Dances and Divertissements - A Spring Sampler7:30 p.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasSee Friday, March 11 information. $$

Sun 1317th Annual Model Train Show10 a.m.-5 p.m.Saunders Middle School, ManassasSee Saturday, March 12 information. $

Free Book Talk: Lee Lawrence1:30-3 p.m.Manassas Museum, ManassasJoin Lee Lawrence for a discussion on the book Dark Days in Our Beloved Country. FREE

Deeds Not Words2 Sessions: 2-3 p.m. & 3-4 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, LortonIn this short, one-act play, the story of suffragist Alice Paul is presented as a professional staged reading. The show is about Alice Paul and some of the women who marched, picketed, and were even imprisoned for their belief that all women deserved the right to vote. Alice Paul has become a heroine and symbol of the suffrage movement. Her indomitable spirit, courage, determination and resourceful political strategies, joined together with

the efforts of women across the United States, led to the ratification of the 19th amendment in 1920. Five actors in multiple roles, aided by a cinematic panorama of vintage photographs, portray the individuals who changed the political and social landscape of the early twentieth century. This new play, designed for audiences age 12 and over, was written by local playwright/actress Margie O. Tompros, who was inspired by the story of the suffragists imprisoned at the Workhouse in 1917. FREE

Manassas Ballet Theatre:Dances and Divertissements - A Spring Sampler3 p.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasSee Friday, March 11 information. $$

Wed 16Archeological Cemetery Excavation in Prince William County: Speaker John P. Mullen10 a.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasThis forum focuses on archeological investigations at a 19th-century family burial ground at the 12th Prince William High School site near Independent Hill. The project, conducted in 2013 by Thunderbird Archeology (a Division of Wetland Studies and Solutions in Gainesville, Va.), included archeological cemetery delineation, archival research, the archeological removal of human remains from the cemetery under a permit issued by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, analysis of the recovered skeletal remains and artifacts, and the ultimate re-interment of remains at another location on the site. Mr. Mullen will also talk about some of his company’s other projects including an 18th-century warehouse foundation discovered on Hotel Indigo’s property in Alexandria. Additional subjects will include Harmony Cemetery investigations in Washington, D.C. and excavations at Accotink Quarter located near Lorton, an important 18th-century slavery site.FREE

Thur 17Lego Club4:30-6 p.m.Dale City Neighborhood Library, Dale CitySee Thursday, March 3 information. FREE

Fri 18Danú: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration8 p.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasEveryone’s a little bit Irish at this festive concert celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Danú’s standing-room-only concerts throughout Ireland are renowned for their high-energy and glorious mix of ancient Irish music and contemporary Celtic beats. This electrifying ensemble from Ireland’s historic County Waterford has enchanted audiences throughout Europe and North America, including those at The Hollywood Bowl and Symphony Space in New York. These virtuosic players of traditional Celtic instruments such as the flute, tin whistle, button accordion, and bouzouki, combine with marvelous vocalists, singing in both Irish and English to take audiences on a musical journey through their native Ireland. Tickets are $50, $43, & $30 (varies by seating location). $$$

Sat 19Reading to Dogs11 a.m.-12 p.m.2 Locations: Dale City Neighborhood Library, Dale City & Dumfries Neighborhood Library, DumfriesPractice reading aloud while you make a new friend by reading to a therapy dog at the library. Reading to dogs helps young readers improve their skills in a relaxed, friendly environment. Bring your own book or pick one from the library. For readers in grades K through 5. Drop-in. FREE

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St. Patrick’s Day - March 17

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Volunteer Event: Easter Egg Stuffing11 a.m.-2 p.m.Leesylvania State Park, WoodbridgeHelp us get the Easter Bunny ready for the big event by prepping Easter Eggs with candy and toys. Last year the park filled about 3,000 eggs with the help of volunteers and they need your help again! Join the park for a chance to earn smiles from children and volunteer hours. FREE

Mestey Films Productions Presents: Brave1 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, LortonSee Saturday, March 5 information. $$

Manassas Chorale: Voices United - With Hears and Hands and Voices7:30 p.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasThe Manassas Chorale performs in conjunction with the Voices United Workshop Choir led by Lloyd Larson. Highlighting sacred and spiritual music from centuries ago and today, featuring “Requiem” by composer Mark Hayes. Tickets are $18 & $20/adult. Visit www.manassaschorale.org for more details. $$

Workhouse Cabaret Series: Heroines - A Musical Salute to the Leading Ladies of Stage and Screen8-9:30 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, LortonSome of Broadway’s most loved characters and most memorable music are written for the leading lady! In honor of Women’s History Month, these cabaret vocalists will bring some of the best female characters to life on the Workhouse stage. Inspiring, powerful, and humorous – the songbook will span nearly a century of music from the stage and screen. Tickets are $20-25/person. $$

Sun 20Colonial Children’s Games2 Sessions: 11-11:45 a.m. & 2-2:45 p.m.Leesylvania State Park, WoodbridgeFind out what games children used to play during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Race hoops against each other and play a game of catch called Graces. Learn what a Jacob’s ladder does and test your hand/eye coordination with a round of Cup and Ball. Appropriate for children 4 years old and up. FREE

Inaugural Bridal Showcase12-4 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, LortonThis event will feature 25+ vendors including caterers, wedding planers, flowers, music, cakes and more. There will be a bridal fashion show starting at 1 pm. Get inspiration for your special day. Vendors will be featuring discounts and you will have the chance to win great raffle prizes. Tickets are $5/person. $

Mason Dance Company Dance Celebration4 p.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasGeorge Mason University Dance Company presents its annual Dance Celebration, featuring thrilling works by an array of acclaimed choreographers. The program includes “Impetere,” by Nick Pupillo, lauded founder of Chicago’s Visceral Dance Center; “Bhangra Fever,” by the Tony-nominated Artistic Director of Seattle’s Spectrum Dance Theater, Donald Byrd; “Vespers,” by award-winning former principal dancer of Paul Taylor Dance Company, David Grenke; and “V,” by Mark Morris who has been hailed by The New York Times as “the most life-enhancingly musical choreographer alive.” Don’t miss your chance to experience these dynamic pieces performed by talented students as they embark upon their promising dance careers. Tickets are $25/adult, $15/student and senior. $$

Wed 23Lighting the Night2 Sessions: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. & 2-3 p.m.Leesylvania State Park, WoodbridgeStep back in time and learn the trade of a tinsmith. Tinsmiths were very important in the 1700’s because they made many of the things that people used in their houses. You will get to design and make your own metal lanterns so that you can light up your house after dark. Appropriate for children 5 years old and older. Fee is $2/person or $6/family. $

Thur 24Rollicking Reconciliations: Foods & Feasting in Shakespeare’s Comedies10 a.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasThe woods and gardens of Shakespeare’s festive comedies are really interior landscapes, where self-deception runs humorously amok in the thickets of the human mind. In Midsummer Night’s Dream, As you Like It, Twelfth Night, and The Taming of the Shrew, what looks like true love may actually be ambition, or a donkey, or someone who’s really not that into you. Friends and lovers disappear, gender seems to be negotiable, the familiar landscape of daily life metamorphoses into a shifting territory of seductive voices, beckoning fairy lights and misleading pathways. The human search for companionship slips endlessly away, leaving loneliness and isolation behind. How will the characters learn enough to replace their cherished illusions with real affection and a supportive community? When they finally achieve the wisdom to laugh at themselves, then it’s time to feast indeed. In fact, in the true spirit of LLI forums, at the end we’ll feast with them. FREE

Art in the Park11 a.m.-2 p.m.Leesylvania State Park, WoodbridgeCreate art from what you find in the park! Pick up leaves, sticks, or even trash to create your master

piece. We will supply paper, markers, paint, etc. all you need to bring is your imagination! FREE

Fri 25Pond Play!2 Sessions: 11-11:45 a.m. & 2-2:45 p.m.Leesylvania State Park, WoodbridgeExplore the animals that live in Leesylvania’s pond. You’ll get to see frogs, turtles, and fish. A ranger will use nets to catch animals that are under the water so you can see them up close and personal. FREE

Sat 26Annual Easter Egg Hunt2:30-2:45 p.m.Leesylvania State Park, WoodbridgeHunt for prize-filled Easter eggs. Kids can color eggs, play games and make crafts. Learn about the history of the Easter egg and why it became a holiday tradition. FREE

Sun 27Colonial Children’s Games2 Sessions: 11-11:45 a.m. & 2-2:45 p.m.Leesylvania State Park, WoodbridgeSee Sunday, March 20 information. FREE

Wed 30Lighting the Night2 Sessions: 11-11:45 a.m. & 2-2:45 p.m.Leesylvania State Park, WoodbridgeSee Wednesday, March 23 information. FREE

Thur 31Art in the Park11 a.m.-2 p.m.Leesylvania State Park, WoodbridgeSee Thursday, March 24 information. FREE

An Evening with Art Garfunkel8 p.m.Hylton Performing Arts Center, ManassasForty years after recording “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” American legend and six-time Grammy Award-winner Art Garfunkel continues to thrill audiences with his stories, poetry and signature vocals. Exploring folk, rock and pop, Garfunkel’s music is melodically wistful and nostalgically soulful. Join us for an evening of lyrical melodies and poetic storytelling from this musical giant that will uplift and soothe your spirit. Tickets are $40, $60, $70, & $99 (varies by seating location) $$$$

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Share your event with us! Email event date, time and description to Samantha at [email protected] by the 5th of the month prior to the event for inclusion.

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MPOA Sub-Associations

Alexander Square Homeowners Assoc.Alexander Pl. & Henderson Ln.President, Mike Powers - (703) 583-0654General [email protected]

Island Homeowners AssociationKeswick Ct., Royal Crescent Ct., & Timber Ridge Dr.President, Rick Lindsey - (703) 878-5918Disclosures, Ruth Gordon - (571) 285-3090

Northside Townhome AssociationBridgeport Dr., Maple Glen Ct., Mill Spring Dr., Oak Crest Ct., & Sugar Maple Ln.Community Management Group(571) [email protected]

Nob Hill Forest Townhome AssociationCliffview Dr., Jonathan Ct., Kenton Cir., Vals Way, Whisperwood Ct., & Windsong Ln.Community ManagerLin Stauffer - (703) 670-2376President, Catherine Kudrick

Southlake Cove Townhome AssociationBarnacle Pl., Beachland Way, Buena Vista Dr., Ebb Tide Ct., Lands End Ct., Lansdale Pl., London Pl., Marshlake Ln., Port Washington Ct., Sanibel Ct., Seal Pl., Viewpoint Ci., & Winding Creek Ln.Community ManagerLin Stauffer - (703) 670-2376President, Guillermo Garcia

Southlake Landing Townhome AssociationBackwater Ct., Montview Dr., Saltwater Dr., & Widewater Dr.Community ManagerLin Stauffer - (703) 670-2376President, Marie Juliano

Southlake Recreation AssociationCommunity ManagerLin Stauffer - (703) 670-2376Chairman, Greg Barlowwww.SouthlakeRecreation.com

Water’s Edge Townhome AssociationBeachwater Ct., Inlet Pl., Spring Branch Blvd., Streamside Ct., & Waters Edge Ct.President, Glenn Stromberg (703) [email protected] Manager, Wally Hunt(703) 679-1525

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Community InformationBoard of Directors MeetingsThe Board of Directors meets the second Wednesday of the month at the MPOA office. The Executive (closed) Session of the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Open Session for all residents and guests at approximately 7:30 p.m.

AssessmentsAssessments are $530 when paid in full, or $55 when paid monthly. Monthly assessments are due on the first of the month, May through February. Any assessment not received within ten days of the due date will incur a $45 late fee. Payments placed in the dropbox at the MPOA office after 5 p.m. on the 10th will not be processed until the next business day and will be considered late. Please mail assessment payments along with payment coupons to:

Montclair POA c/o FirstService ResidentialPO Box 11983Newark, NJ 07101-4983

Please bring payment coupons when making assessment payments at the MPOA office.

Trash CollectionTrash: Mondays & ThursdaysRecycling: ThursdaysYard Debris: ThursdaysSpecial Pick-Ups: ThursdaysAmerican Disposal - (703) 368-0500

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Proud to announce to you our 2016

unveiling of…

Better Homes Key Advantage Realty

THE LUCKENBAUGH GROUP, LLC

Better Homes Realty is under new ownership and brokerage by David Luckenbaugh. With over 49 years of combined real estate experience, his team will continue to offer a wealth of knowledge to all of his clients. As a retired United States Coast Guard member, David is very familiar with military moves and the stresses that can ensue with any move. He and his team of agents are committed to making that transition as smooth as possible. We will continue to specialize in homes for sale or for rent in all of Northern Virginia. We offer clients more than just a simple agency relationship. “We love what we do. We can honestly say that we love helping people find that perfect home. It is very important to us that you don’t just purchase a house to live in, but that you find a home where memories can be made.”

Better Homes Key Advantage

Realty

David Luckenbaugh, Colleen Kendrick, Mike Tait, Tress

Billy and Marcia Lobik

Better Homes Key Advantage Realty 16150 Country Club Drive, Suite 200

Montclair, VA 22025

703-680-2631

www.TheLuckenbaughGroup.com

Over $250 million SOLD!

Need Property Management?

We also provide full service property management!

Key Advantage Property

Management

Introducing Kathy Grosskopf, New Property Manager

703-680-2564 [email protected]

We will continue to offer the same top notch, real estate services for all buying, selling, rental and property

management needs!

"We look forward to servicing your Northern Virginia real estate needs. Whether buying or selling, we are

ready to help you."

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Classifieds

Note: The MPOA claims absolutely no responsibility for the reliability of sellers or the quality of the goods or services represented.

CleaningA+ Tidy Maids HousecleaningVery thorough job. License and insured. Excellent local references. 25 years of experience. Residential and commercial. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, move out/in. Free estimate. (571) 228-7572. Sparkling results guaranteed.

B&L Cleaning Services24 years of experience. Owner operated. References available. Bonded/insured. Business license since 2001. Free home-estimates. www.bl-cleaning-services.com. Call (703) 216-7329.

Husband and WifeExperienced and owner operated. References available by Montclair residents. $25 off for new customers only. Call Billy for free consultation. (703) 232-9036

KB Cleaning ServiceKB Cleaning Service offers both residential and commercial cleaning. We’ve been serving the community for over 15 years. We’re licensed and bonded. We believe in a detailed and precise cleaning in every nook and cranny. Call us at (703) 680-6906.

R&M Cleaning Services/House CleaningReliable experience, good reference, flexible scheduling, reasonable rates. We bring our own equipment. Weekly, biweekly, monthly, occasionally, move in/out, offices. For free in home estimate, call Maryen/Raul at (703) 321-5335.

Roof CleaningIs your roof stained with black streaks and mildew? Don’t replace it. Restore it! Save thousands of $$$ by letting our professionals safely remove unsightly stains using our soft wash system. Aqua Clean Solutions Inc. (703) 454-2222. Licensed/Insured.

Home ImprovementA-1 Drywall Doctor & Water Damage RepairDrywall repairs, installation and finishing. Water damage analysis, painting and caulking. Textured ceiling repairs. Customer satisfaction is our specialty. American owned and operated. Montclair resident. Free estimates. (571) 481-0558

A-Awesome! Joel Riggs Remodel & RepairKitchen, bath remodeling, interior/exterior painting, carpentry, wood rot repairs, drywall, realtors pre/post listing fix ups and homeowner violations. WE DO IT ALL! VA Class A Licensed/Insured. Safe, fast, reliable. 25 years’ experience. N. VA. Call Joel (703) 929-4676.

AAAABasement finishing, drywall repair, deck and fence repair exterior wood rot power washing small jobs welcome free estimates (540) 642-2349 Licensed and insured. Email [email protected]

AAAAAPower washing go from green to clean. Houses, sidewalks, decks, fences, exterior wood rot, sealing and staining also handy man services. Free estimates (703) 987-5096 Email [email protected]. Licensed - insured.

At My PainterInterior and exterior painting, power washing, deck and fence staining. Prompt and reliable. Quality work at reasonable rates. Free estimates. (703) 615-0923. Owner operated (USMC Ret.).

B&L HandymanFather and son team. Long time Montclair residents, specializing in decks, finishing basements, power washing, deck staining, electrical, gutter cleaning etc. Reasonable rates, free estimates, bonded and insured. References available. Call (703) 670-3247.

BrickworkAll types of brick construction and repair; chimneys, patios, sidewalks, etc. Masonry contractor with 20 years experience. Montclair resident, references, free estimates. Call Ken Bradshaw at (703) 368-0984.

Broadus Properties Home ImprovementQuality home improvements with pricing in line with today’s economy. Repair wood trim, decks, fences, sheetrock; door replacement, tile and vinyl flooring, painting, and more. Licensed and insured. Call Steven (703) 969-0827.

ConcreteConcrete Work - Driveways, patios, walkways, repairs. Over 35 years of doing business in the area. Call Ken (703) 368-0984.

GM Painting and MoreInterior and exterior painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. Drywall repairs. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling, hardwood, ceramic tile, and custom cabinets. Call Melgar at (703) 867-0084. www.gmpaintingandmore.com

Exterior House WashingWe clean all exterior surfaces. Deck cleaning and sealing also available. Locally owned and operated serving our community for 32 years. 15% off with this ad. Please call D&K Professionals of Dale City at (571) 285-2725.

Fred’s Finest PaintingPaint interiors and exteriors, remove wallpaper, power wash homes and decks and stain, minor wood repairs, drywall repairs also. Licensed and insured. FREE estimates. Business (703) 878-4872, cell (703) 966-7030.

Hoskins Electric LLC(703) 496-0777. Licensed and insured. 10% military and senior discount. Attic fans start at $250. Ceiling fans start at $100. Complete electrical contractor since 1991. Any electrical need satisfied and guaranteed. www.hoskinselectricpwc.com. Free estimates.

Junk HaulingYards, basements, garages clear. Furniture and appliance disposal, storage cleanouts, sheds, hot tubs, foreclosures. Also offering yard work, local light moving. Email [email protected] (703) 497-4976 or (703) 599-8385

Mailboxes by EdMPOA specifications, all new materials, instsalled and old mailbox hauled away. Free estimates. Call Ed Waters (703) 231-0832.

Melvin’s Handyman ServicesCarpentry, Remodeling, and Home Improvements. Free Estimates/Licensed/Insured/Bonded. Call Melvin at (571) 274-0006 or (703) 680-4696 for appointment. Check out our website http://melvinshandymanservices.com

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PaintingInterior painting, dependable and neat. Quality service, reasonable rates. Bob Jones (703) 505-3771

RAF Painting & Pressure Washing, Lic. & Ins.Interior and exterior painting, deck staining and sealing, carpentry repairs, stamped concrete sealing and pressure washing. Suffice to say I’ve earned my A rating on Angies List the tried and true way one customer at a time. Free estimates and sterling references. (540) 273-1781 (540) 720-1713

Reliable Handyman ServicesWant a job done right? Retired Montclair resident will build, refurbish, stain, restore or powerwash decks and fences, provide lawn services, install flooring, drywall repair, and light hauling. References available. Reasonable rates and free estimates. Call Michael at (703) 595-8193.

Tony’s PaintingPressure washing and all handyman services. Free estimates. Call Tony at (703) 864-8821.

Water Heater ReplacementWe replace eletric or gas water heaters. We can install your water heater or we can provide our contractor grade. Labor warrenty is provided. (703) 580-1835

Workhouse PlumbingLocal plumbing contractor, licensed master plumber through DPOR. Business registered with SCC. We work on the following; water heater installations, drain cleaning, sump pumps, water line repairs, garbage disposals, gas repairs, etc. Also 24/7 emergency. (703) 477-9756

Landscaping/LawncareAt My LandscaperMontclair resident serving all your lawn/landscaping needs. Retainer walls, patios, mulching, lawn renovations, sod installation, mowing, trimming and much more. 25 years experience, free estimates. (703) 795-7788

J&M Tree ServiceWee offer lot cleaning, removal, pruning, landscaping, topping, pressure washing, & masonry. 24 hour emergency service. Fully insured quality service. Call us today for a free estimate at (540) 270-7183.

Martin’s Lawn ServiceWeekly mowing, hedge trimming, mulching, spring clean ups, planting bushes. Fully insured, free estimates. Please call (703) 580-0774.

Mason’s Lawn & LandscapeMason’s Lawn & Landscape. A custom design, build & maintenance company. Services include: plant installation, lawn irrigation, lighting, patios, walkways, driveways, fire pits, ponds, mowing, fertilization, aeration seeding, clean-up & mulching, trimming shrubs, fall leaf removal. Call (703) 594-GROW (4769).

Quality Lawn CareServing Montclair for 20 years. Cutting, mulching, edging, fertilizing, small tree and bush trimming, gutter cleaning, etc. Please call Mike at (703) 670-9838.

Virginia ArboricultureTree service providing removal, pruning, planting, bracing, maintenance, education, planning, and consultation. Fully insured. Certified Arborist and Montclair resident. ISA Certification #:MA-4961AT. Call (703) 201-6979.

Lessons/TutorViolin and Viola LessonsPrivate violin and viola lessons for motivated students ages 6 and up, taught in my home in the Southbridge neighborhood of Dumfries! For more information, contact Laura: [email protected].

Businesses - OtherEiko’s Alterations and Custom FashionSpecializing in bridal, formal, business attire, over 35 years’ professional experience. Montclair resident. (703) 595-6512; [email protected]

Paw Keepers Pet Sitting ServiceOffers daily dog walking, and in-home holiday/vacation pet services. All types of pets welcome. Licensed, bonded. Bringing peace of mind to Montclair pet families since 2003. (703) 445-8090, [email protected], [email protected]

Polish Pottery from BoleslawiecHome show sale! Come see our huge selection of new Ceramika Artystyczna pieces. March 17-20, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Can’t make it? Call (703) 680-1595! Just outside Montclair: 5159 Bobcat Ct. 22193-3103. 20% off cash total and 15% off credit/debit.

Taxes! Taxes! Taxes!Income tax preparation by Montclair-based business. Individual and business income tax returns. Contact Cheryl or Tim at [email protected] or (703) 850-9618. Help Accounting Services Inc. CPA, EA, IRS Authorized E-File Provider.

MiscellaneousAffordable Computer Repair ServicesFather and teenage sons working together. Is your computer slow or freezing up? Pop-ups? We can help! Hardware/Software Installations, Virus Removals, Upgrades, Data Recovery, Custom Builds, Wireless/Wired Networking, Security, Smartphones, and more. We live in Montclair. Call: (703) 634-3473.

AlterationsAlterations: Military, Civilian, Men’s, womens. Professional alteration/tailoring by Francesca. Call (703) 670-8399 for appointment.

Lifetime Family MembershipFull membership (golf, swim, tennis) no dues, cart fees. 2 lockers, club storage and 20 guest passes per year. Golfing couple breaks even in less than 5 years! moving to Florida, rock bottom price $25,000. Great club!

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Note: The MPOA claims absolutely no responsibility for the reliability of sellers or the quality of the goods or services represented.

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How did you first learn about Montclair before purchasing your home?__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Why did you choose to move to Montclair?__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Do you vote during Montclair’s annual election? * Yes * No

If not, why?__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

List three words that describe the current look/aesthetic of Montclair.1. _________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________

List three words that describe the look/aesthetic of the Montclair you would like to see 5 years from now.1. _________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________

Choose one common area in which you would like to see improvements.__ Waterway Drive__ Hockersmith Park__ Dolphin Beach__ West Beach__ Beaver Landing Beach__ MPOA office & surrounding area__ Kids’ Dominion__ Fallstone Park (Precinct 3, east side of Waterway Drive)__ Moncure Park (Precinct 1, east side of Waterway Drive)__ Other (please describe)

Please rank, from 1 to 15, which improvements you would like to see added to the community.__ Exercise station __ Pavilion__ Playground equipment __ Bathroom__ Amphitheater __ Dog park__ Nature trail __ Splash park__ Picnic tables __ Landscaping/plantings__ Bocce ball court __ Handicapped accessible surfacing__ Improved/updated signs __ Recreation center

__ Other: __________________________________________________

Which beach do you use most often?* Dolphin Beach* West Beach* Beaver Landing Beach* Not applicable/do not use MPOA beaches

What features and/or amenities lead to your use of this beach?__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

What are your favorite recreational activities on Lake Montclair?__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

How often do you do these activities?* Daily* Weekly* Monthly* Seasonally* Annually

How safe do you feel Montclair is as a community?* Very safe* Mostly safe* Somewhat safe* Not at all safe

In the area within a few blocks or streets of your home, how safe do you feel alone on the streets?During the Day: * Very safe * Mostly safe * Somewhat safe * Not at all safe

During the Night: * Very safe * Mostly safe * Somewhat safe * Not at all safe

What suggestion(s) do you have to make your neighborhood a safer and better place to live?__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Do you regularly attend MPOA events? * Yes * No

What would encourage you to attend more events?__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Which three MPOA events are most important to you?1. _________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________

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Which three MPOA events are least important to you?1. _________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________

Do you regularly volunteer at MPOA events? * Yes * No

What would encourage you to volunteer for more events?__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Are you involved with the Montclair Triathlon in any way (participant, volunteer, cheering athletes)? * Yes * No

If not, what would encourage you to participate and/or volunteer?__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

If you are involved with the Montclair Triathlon, what do you think can be done to make it better?__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Would you like to see other fitness promoting events in Montclair (i.e. 5/10k races, bike events, swim events, etc.)? * Yes * No

What content in The Montclairion do you find to be most useful?__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

What type of content would you like to see more of in The Montclairion?__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

What features would you like to see on the new montclairva.com website?__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Prince William County has moved an old 18th century home to be co-located with the new library in Montclair (the Barnes House). The History Committee would like to take an active role in developing plans for use of the house when it opens. Any ideas?__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

The History Committee held a Historic Open House in April at the MPOA office, where they did presentations and had a display of Civil War relics. Would you like to see more events like these? * Yes * No

Should the History Committee publish articles about hyper-local history more often? * Yes * No

If yes, how often (monthly, quarterly)?__________________________________________________________

Should the History Committee publish old photos or videos on a website? * Yes * No

Should the History Committee update and republish the Montclair History book, published in 2009? * Yes * No

If at any point during this survey you expressed interest in additional and/or upgraded features within the community (including landscaping, events, safety, etc.), what increase to assessments would you find acceptable in order to cover the costs for these features?* Less than $25 per year* Less than $50 per year* Less than $75 per year* Less than $100 per year* Any amount would be acceptable to achieve these improvements.* Not applicable/Not in favor of improvements or upgrades

Demographics (optional)Gender * Female * Male

Age * 18 to 24 years * 25 to 34 years * 35 to 44 years * 45 to 54 years * 55 to 64 years * 65 to 74 years * 75 years or older

Marital Status * Single, never married * Married * Separated * Divorced * Widowed

Residency * Own * Rent * Non-Owner Resident (live with parents, family etc.)

Including yourself, how many people are there in your household?* 1-2* 3-5* 5-7* 7-10* 10 or more

Including yourself, please list the number of household members that fall into each age range.__ Adults (18 years or older)__ Teens (13 to 17 years)__ Children (12 years or younger)

How long have you lived in Montclair?* Less than 1 year* 1-5 years* 6-10 years* 11-15 years* 16-20 years* 21 years or more

Thank you for participating in the Community Feedback Survey. Your input is valuable and will be used by our committees in future activities and projects. Completed surveys can be dropped off at the MPOA office or in the exterior dropbox, faxed to (703) 670-9620, or scanned and emailed to [email protected]. Please call our office at (703) 670-6187 if you have any questions.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1

Covenants 7 p.m.

PIR DeadlineMarch 15 Meeting

2 3

Election 10 a.m.

4 5

6 7

Communications 7 p.m.

Community Events 7:30 p.m.

8

SRA 7 p.m. SRC

9

Board of DirectorsExecutive 7 p.m.Open 7:30 p.m.

10 11 12

Annual Meeting Registration 9 a.m.Meeting 10 a.m.Southlake Recreation Center

ASHA 10 a.m.

13 14

Safety 7 p.m.

SLC 7:30 p.m. SRC

15

Covenants 7 p.m.

SLL 7 p.m. SRC

PIR DeadlineApril 5 Meeting

16

Landscape & Facilities Mgmt.7 p.m.

17

NOB 7 p.m. SRC

WETA 7:30 p.m.

18 19

Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m.Dolphin Beach

20 21

Lake Management7:30 p.m.

22 23 24

IHA 7 p.m.

25 26

27 28 29

History 7:30 p.m.

Triathlon 7:30 p.m.

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MARCH 2016

ASHA....................................Alexander Square Homeowners AssociationIHA.............................................................Island Homeowners AssociationNOB..........................................................Nob Hill Townhome AssociationNTA........................................................Northside Townhome AssociationSLC...............................................Southlake Cove Townhome Association

SLL..........................................Southlake Landing Townhome AssociationSRA...........................................................Southlake Recreation AssociationSRC...................................................................Southlake Recreation CenterWETA................................................Water’s Edge Townhome Association

Upcoming Events

March 19 Easter Egg HuntApril 23 Montclair Earth Day & Fishing TournamentMay 7-8 Spring Community Yard SaleMay 21 Armed Forces Day Lantern LaunchJune 4 Montclair DayJune 17 Teen Beach Party

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2

3 4

Spring Boat Auction Begins

Communications 7 p.m.

Community Events 7:30 p.m.

5

Covenants 7 p.m.

SRA 7 p.m. SRC

PIR DeadlineApril 19 Meeting

6 7 8 9

ASHA 10 a.m.

10 11

Safety 7 p.m.

12

SLL 7 p.m. SRC

13

Board of DirectorsExecutive 7 p.m.Open 7:30 p.m.

14 15 16

17 18

Lake Management7:30 p.m.

19

Covenants 7 p.m.

PIR DeadlineMay 3 Meeting

20

Landscape & Facilities Mgmt.7 p.m.

21

IHA 7 p.m.

WETA 7:30 p.m.

22 23

Montclair Earth Day & Fishing TournamentFishing 7-9 a.m.Earth Day 8-11 a.m.

24 25 26

History 7:30 p.m.

Triathlon 7:30 p.m.

27 28 29 30

ASHA....................................Alexander Square Homeowners AssociationIHA.............................................................Island Homeowners AssociationNOB..........................................................Nob Hill Townhome AssociationNTA........................................................Northside Townhome AssociationSLC...............................................Southlake Cove Townhome Association

SLL..........................................Southlake Landing Townhome AssociationSRA...........................................................Southlake Recreation AssociationSRC...................................................................Southlake Recreation CenterWETA................................................Water’s Edge Townhome Association

APRIL 2016

MontclairionMontclair Property Owners Association3561 Waterway DriveMontclair, VA 22025