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2012MC POOL HOURS
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Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" ~Robin Williams
IN THIS ISSUE:MC Shout Outs 2Mark Your Calendar 2School’s Out Ice Cream Social 6Summer Safety Tips 6Spring Movie Night 8Notes from CMC 7Cooking in the MC 9Around Town 10National Night Out 11Notes From CMC 11
Vol. 2 Issue 5
May 26th - 28th 10-8pmMay 29th - June 1st 1-7pmJune 2nd - 3rd 10-8pmJune 4th - 7th 1-7pmJune 8th - Sept. 3rd 10-8pmSept. 4th - 7th. 1-7pmSept. 8th - 9th 10-8pmSept. 10th - 14th 1-7pmSept. 15th - 10-8pmSept. 16th - 10-5pmSept. 16th - 6-7pm Doggie Swim
PLEASE NOTE THE POOL WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 9:00 PM ON THE FOLLOWING FRIDAYS:June 22ndJuly 6thJuly 20thAug. 3rd
PLEASE NOTE THE POOL WILL NOT BE OPEN UNTIL 11:00 AM ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAYS :June 16th - Aug. 25th
MC SHOUT OUTS.....Mark Your Calendar
June 8th - Friday 7:00pmSchool’s Out Ice Cream Social - Club House
June 12th - Tuesday 8:00pm Social Committee Meeting - Club House
June 16th - Saturday 7:30pm Family Movie Night - Club House Green
June 26th - Tuesday 7:00pm HOA Meeting - Club House
July 4th - Wednesday 10:00am 4th of July Parade - Club House Green
August 7th - Tuesday 6:30pmNational Night Out - Club House Green
Happy Seventh Birthday Aanya! You are turning out to
be such a beautiful, smart, intelligent and sensitive girl!! A little lady already So very proud of you! Love you and
God Bless!!
From Mommy Daddy and little sister Trisha!!!
Congratulations Martin’s Chase 2012 Graduating Seniors!!
Thanks to Laurie Kelly for providing such a welcoming space for our book club meeting last month. It was a great session with wonderful conversation and fantastic cake!
Our next Book Club meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30th at the home of Erika Hitchcock. If you would like to join the group andattend this meeting, please let us know by emailing the book club group at: [email protected] please let Erika know you are attending at [email protected].
We all agreed on a lighter read this time so we are jumping into an Oprah suggestion, “Flush”, by Virginia Woolf. “Virginia Woolf's funny and moving biography of Elizabeth Barrett's cocker spaniel is a life story and
a love story told from the dog's point of view. Flush, born and raised in England, accompanies his poet-mistress as she escapes the tyranny of her father's house and elopes to Italy with her husband, the poet RobertBrowning.”
Just for fun this time, everyone is asked to write a 2-3 sentence self-description, but from your pet’s point of view. (If you don't have a pet, any animal you know will do!) Bring your description to our meeting but don’t put your name on it. We will mix these up and take turns guessing whose description belongs to whom.
Happy Reading!
The Literary Ladies of Loudoun :-)
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School’s OutIce Cream Social
Come celebrate the start of Summer with your friends
and neighbors!
Friday, June 8th
7:00pm start(parents, don’t forget the pool is open until 8pm)
Ice Cream and toppings bar sponsored by the Social Committee
BEE STINGSOf all the flying insects that sting, only the honey bee leaves its stinger and the attached venom sac well anchored in the skin. Remove both as soon as possible to decrease the amount of venom injected. Instead of using tweezers, which may cause more venom to be released and the reaction to worsen, gently scrape the skin with a straight-edged object, such as a credit card or table knife. Wash the area with soap and water to prevent infection. Treat pain with aspirin or acetaminophen and a cool compress or ice pack. A paste of baking soda and water may relieve itching, as will an OTC hydrocortisone ointment. Seek medical attention if you have a reaction, i.e. shortness of breath; swelling of the eyes, lips, tongue or throat; hives; fatigue, nausea; vomiting, or muscle aches.
LYME DISEASE/ TICK-BORNE DISEASEThese illnesses (i.e. Rocky Mountain spotted fever) are transmitted to people by bacteria from bites of infected deer (blacklegged) ticks. In the case of Lyme disease, most (but not all) victims will develop a “bulls-eye” rash. Other signs and symptoms may be non-specific and similar to flu-like symptoms such as fever, lymph node swelling, neck stiffness, generalized fatigue, headaches, migrating joint aches, or muscle aches. You are at increased risk if you work outdoors. Protect yourself with these precautions:-Wear light-colored clothes to see ticks more easily-Wear long sleeves; tuck pant legs into socks or boots-Wear high boots or closed shoes that cover your feet completely-Wear a hat-Use tick repellants, but not on your face-Shower after work. Wash and dry your clothes at a high temperature-Examine your body for ticks after work. Remove any attached ticks promptly and carefully with a fine-tipped tweezer by gripping the tick. Do not use petroleum jelly, a hot match, or nail polish to remove a tick.
WEST NILE VIRUSWest Nile Virus is transmitted by a bite of an infected mosquito. Mild symptoms include fever, headache, and body aches, occasionally with a skin rash on the trunk of the body and swollen lymph glands. Symptoms of severe infection include headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, and paralysis. You can protect yourself from mosquito bites in these ways:-Apply Picaridin or insect repellant with DEET to exposed skin.-Spray clothing with repellants containing DEET or permethrin (Note: Do Not spray permethrin directly onto exposed skin).-Wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks.-Be extra vigilant at dusk to dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
-Get rid of sources of standing water (used tires, buckets) to reduce or eliminate mosquito breeding.
SPIDER BITESBite marks are usually too small to be easily seen yet can be painful. Most leave small puncture wounds and result in redness, itching and swelling, which can last a couple of days. Clean the site with soap and water and apply an antibiotic ointment. Apply a cool compress. Take aspirin or acetaminophen for pain. If symptoms are severe, see a doctor. If you’ve been bitten by either of two types of poisonous spiders - the brown recluse or the black widow - or by a spider that cannot be identified, seek medical attention. Treatment for a black widow bite may require an anti-venom medication; doctors may treat a brown recluse bite with corticosteriods.
POISON IVY - RELATED PLANTSPoison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac have poisonous sap (urushiol) in their roots, stems, leaves, and fruits. The urushiol may be deposited on the skin by direct contact with the plant or by contact with contaminated objects, such as clothing, shoes, tools, and animals. Approximately 85 percent of the general population will develop an allergy if exposed to poison ivy, oak or sumac. Forestry workers and firefighters who battle forest fires have developed rashes or lung irritations from inhaling the smoke of burning plants. -Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants tucked into boots. Wear cloth or leather gloves-Apply barrier creams to exposed skin-Keep rubbing alcohol accessible. It removes the oily resin up to 30 minutes after exposure.
THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES ARE JUST A FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR INFORMATION ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:
-American Red Cross Nation Headquarters (www.redcross.org/pubs/dspubs/cde.html)-National Weather Service (www.nws.noaa.gov/education.html)
-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov)-US Geological Survey (www.usgs.gov)
MOVIE NIGHT I N THE MC
Join us for family movie night!!
When: June 16th Where: Club House Green Time: Movie starts at 7:30 pm The Social Committee will provide the popcorn. You provide your beverage, blanket, and chairs!
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Easy Summer Appetizers and DrinksGuacamole
5 ripe avocados
2 tbsp finely chopped red onion2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 medium jalapeno seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove pressed3/4 tsp salt
Half the avocados and scoop out the pulp into a bowl. Then mash until slightly chunky.Stir in the next 5 ingredients and cover with plastic wrap. Let mixture stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips!
Herbed Tomato Tart
4 medium tomatoes sliced thinly3/4 tsp salt
8oz shredded mozzarella cheese80z crumbled feta
1/4 cup finely cut chives1 clove garlic minced
1/4 cup assorted herbs1 tbsp olive oil
1 package puff pastry(thawed) Preheat oven to 400Place sliced tomatoes on paper towel and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt, let them sit for 20 minutes.Roll out puff pastry and place on un-greased cookie sheet with the sides folded up. Bake pastry for 14 minutes or until golden. Sprinkle cooked pastry with cheese, chives and garlic. Then cover with tomatoes and herbs and drizzle with olive oil and remaining salt & pepper to taste. Bake at 400 for another 14 minutes or until cheese melts. Cut into squares and serve immediately.
Ice Tea Punch
10 small tea bags5 lemons
1 cup sugarginger ale
Bring water to a boil and add tea bags for 5 minutes. Once bags are removed add sugar and the juice of the 5 lemons. Using a gallon container this should fill up to about the 3/4 mark, then top off the gallon with ginger ale. Let chill and serve immediately over ice.
Leesburg Classic Car Show Sat., June 2, 5pm - 9:00pm Cost: Admission Donation Location: Historic Downtown LeesburgCalling all car enthusiasts - join your friends and neighbors at the 26th Annual Leesburg Classic Car Show and Cruise-In. This event will feature dozens of classic cars and hot rods on display in the streets of downtown Leesburg as well as music and food. For more details contact the Northern Virginia Rods and Classic Car Club at www.novarodsnclassics.org or Bob Brown at 571-237-2888.
Udvar-Hazy CenterSat, June 9, 10am – 3pmJoin us for our NEW Super Science Saturdays! The second Saturday of each month at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center from 10 am - 3 pm. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration.
Flying Circus Air ShowSun, June 10, 11:00am – 4:30pm5114 Ritchie Rd., Bealeton, VAAvailability subject to weather conditions. Schedule is subject to change - check our website for latest updates: http://www.flyingcircusairshow.com/schedule.html Gate opens at 11:00 - Air show begins at 2:30. Open cockpit biplane rides available for purchase before and after the show.
Governor's Country Fair at Morven ParkSun, June 10, 12pm – 5pm17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg www.morvenpark.org Music, free ice cream, contests, food, and a day-in-the-country atmosphere! Activities will center around horses, farming, and the healthful benefits of country life. $20/carload; $15 in advance; walk-ins $5. Members at the "Family/Dual" level and above enter free. Register at www.thegovernorscountryfair.eventbrite.com
Fishing with FathersSat, June 16, 10:30am – 12:00pmWalker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston $5/person RA members, $8/person non-members. All ages. (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). Reservations required by June 13. Please call (703) 476-9689 or e-mail [email protected]. Celebrate Father's Day by fishing with us at Lake Audubon. Learn fish facts, fishing basics and practice casting. We’ll provide rods and bait. Those 16 and older wishing to fish will need a fishing license available online at www.dgif.state.va.us.
Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series Begins June 21, 2012 Brambleton Town Center Plaza, 6:30-9:30pm HYJINX (Party Rock)
Wolf Trap's Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods Eric Brace & Peter Cooper Sat, June 30, 10:30am – 11:30amDrawing inspiration from the tranquility and beauty of nature, this Nashville duo presents gentle country melodies and charming lyrics. * Nominated for a 2011 GRAMMY Award, I Love: Tom T. Hall’s Songs of Fox Hollow is a creative revitalization of a classic children’s album that draws inspiration from nature. * Songs such as “I Love” and “I Made a Friend of a Flower Today” inspire compassion, mindfulness, and preservation and are set against multi-instrumental melodies. . For general information, call (703) 255-1868. Groups of 10 or
more are eligible for discounted rates and special handling by calling the Group Sales Office at (703) 255-1851.
2012 Smithsonian Folklife FestivalJune 27 - July 1 and July 4 - 8. Open daily 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Evening events begin at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. During the Festival, you may call (202) 633-7484 to hear a recorded description of daily event. The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is a special annual event sponsored each June-July by the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage celebrating cultural traditions around the world. The Folklife Festival includes daily and evening music and dance performances, crafts and cooking demonstrations, storytelling and discussions of cultural issues. The themes of the 2012 program will be: Campus and Community and Creativity and Crisis: Unfolding The AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Leesburg's First Friday Date: 7/6/2012 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Historic Downtown LeesburgLeesburg, Virginia 20176 Stroll around historic downtown Leesburg on the First Friday of each month, to enjoy numerous live music performances throughout the town, art exhibits, wine tastings, lectures, book signings, a comedy show, and so much more! Over 45 specialty shops, art galleries, antique shops and restaurants are open until 9pm or later, many offering free refreshments and/or special sales. www.LeesburgFirstFriday.com
Home Depot Workshops• FREE hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 - 12 offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.• Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. • All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement
Fireworks
Lansdowne Resort celebrates the July 4th holiday with a special fireworks display by Zambelli Fireworks. Zambelli is known as the "First Family of Fireworks" and their name is synonymous with spectacular and memorable fireworks displays. Join us on the evening on Friday, June 29, 2012 as darkness falls and the skies are illuminated by this amazing celebration of America's independence.
Ida Lee July 4Gates open at 6:00 p.m.Concert begins at 6:30 p.m.Fireworks launch about 9:30 p.m.Rain Date: July 5th. (fireworks only)Location: Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive, Leesburg, Virginia. A full food court will be onsite with funnel cakes, ice-cream, barbeque, and other goodies. Blankets, folding chairs and coolers are all welcome.
Loudoun County is full of outdoor fun for little and “big” kids. We are lucky to have so many local farms and wineries. Pack a picnic and go visit a farm this weekend!
Temple Hall Farm Regional Park is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., early April through early November. Phone - 703-779-9372; email -
[email protected]. Family Visits to the Farm : Open from April through November for free visits, Temple Hall Farm Regional Park is an excellent place to bring the whole family. There are a wide variety of unique heritage breed farm animals to see and beautiful views in every direction. Follow the stone covered paths around the barnyards and pastures to see informational plaques on each breed, or come on a weekend and find the farm interpreter for a free tour. If the weather is nice, follow the nature trail over the creek and through the woods to learn about the area's native plants and wildlife.
Loudoun Farmers Markets There are several farmers markets throughout Loudoun County. By buying local we are supporting our local farms.Ashburn MarketSaturday 8 am until Noon May through October. Market is located at 44036 Pipeline Plaza, Ashburn Crossroads Restaurant Park, corner of Ashburn Village Blvd and Farmwell Rd, behind IHOP & Fuddruckers
Leesburg MarketDay of week: Saturday Time: 8 am until Noon Runs from May until October Market is located at Virginia Village Shopping Center on Catoctin Circle, SE Market Manager is Chris HatchBrambleton Market Sunday 9 am until 1 pm, Town Center parking lot behind Fox Cinema 22875 Brambleton Plaza, Ashburn
U-Pick Farm Information Endless Summer Harvest 36474 Osburn Road Purcellville, Virginia 20132 Contact 540-751-0900 or [email protected] Summer Harvest is the premier grower of gourmet lettuces and salad greens in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area. We grow hydroponically in a high tech controlled agricultural environment in Northern Virginia, specifically, Purcellville. The farm's expertise is in providing delicious, locally grown, pesticide free produce, 365 days a year, for sale at farmers' markets, up-scale restaurants and specialty stores. Call ahead to visit this wonderful local farm.
Great Country Farms 18780 Foggy Bottom Road Bluemont, Virginia 20135 Phone 540-554-2073Blueberries ~ late June to mid-July. These treats go very quickly and our oldest bushes are only 9 years old so the field is often open one day and closed the next while we wait for more berries to ripen. We grow Patriot, Elliot, Blue Ray and Duke bushes.Plums ~ we have several varieties that come in through the month of July including Methely (a red variety) and Shiro ( a lovely yellow).Peaches ~ mid-July to Late August. We offer both white and yellow freestone peaches and have several varieties to extend the season. Sugar May and Sugar King are two of the most popular varieties.Blackberries ~ mid-July to early August. Our most popular summer berry is grown on trellised thornless canes for easy picking—not like when we were kids. Peak picking is the last week of July and the first week of August.Vegetable Garden ~ typically we have the garden open in late July through September for picking tomatoes, okra, green beans, cherry tomatoes and hot peppers.
AROUND TOWN
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
MARTIN’S CHASE 2ND ANNUAL
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT WILL BE HELD
6:30PM TUESDAY AUGUST 7TH, 2012
NOTES FROM CMC
County Mowing/Barn
Loudoun County will start mowing to maintain the areas that are residential lots. The mowing will be done more than twice a year, however, Loudoun County did specify that it will not look like the common areas but it will be cut to help prevent tick exposure. The County would like to restore the barn but the funding is not available at this time. Public Works would like to keep residents out of the area to prevent the installation of chain linked fencing. When funding becomes available the barn will be addressed.
Residential Speeding
Residents are urged to slow down while driving through the community. Speeding puts residents in danger of getting injured. Please plan on leaving earlier to drop off your children at school bus drop off or to work in the morning. Reckless driving charges carry jail time accompanied by high fines. Please help us keep our community safe.
Pool Access
If you have misplaced your access card for the gym/pool, please contact Jimmy at (703) 542 - 6694. You can request a replacement or additional cards for $35 each.
Facilities Committee Report
The parking lot has just been refinished ready for the Summer Season. Just a friendly reminder not to park Commercial Vehicles or Trailers in the parking lot or they will be towed.
We are in the process of recommending improvements to the landscaping around the Clubhouse and have already received quotes and drawings.
The new/additional pool chairs and umbrellas have been delivered. The bike rack is here as well and will be installed by the end of the month.
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Services Offered:*Dog waste removal
*Weed removalWhy choose J & J Enterprises?
*Reasonable Pricing*Year round services (weather permitting)*Local MC Resident
(Creighton’s Corner Students)*All tools & bags provided
To schedule your weekly, monthly, or occasional service, Please contact: [email protected] or
[email protected] Ryan & Jacob Kennedy
703-542-2506
MC BABYSITTERS
WHITNEY IRIZARRY (17) 571-334-4489
BRITTANY HOWARD(16) 571-223-6069
SHELBY REIST (14) 703-542-2739
JULISSA PARENT (13) 703-327-3340
If you would like to be added to the sitter list, please email:
[email protected] with your name, age, phone number and
email address.
Want to place an ad in the classifieds section? Please email [email protected]
IMPORTANT NUMBERS & INFORMATIVE WEBSITES
NOVEC703-335-0500 OR 1-888-335-0500
www.novec.com
Washington Gas703-750-1000
(emergency line) 703-750-1400www.washingtongas.com
Loudoun County Water (LCSA)1-866-539-1988
American (Garbage & Recycling)703-368-0500
Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Ashburn Fire & RescueEmergency 911703-729-0006
Pediatrics@Nite Office is relocated to the building behind
Wegmans in Leesburg. 571-434-04001509 Dodona Terrace SE, Leesburg VA
Loudoun County SheriffEmergency 911 703-777-1021
Loudoun Hospital Center44045 Riverside Parkway
Leesburg, VA 703-858-6000
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