News

October 2015 Vol. 37, No. 10
North Fairlington News
October 2015
North Fairlington
News
Historic Fairlington Villages
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Fairlington Villages to Lease Parking Spaces for Abingdon
School Staff
The Board of Directors has made County code requires provision
an agreement with the Arlington of a minimum number of parking
Public Schools (APS) to lease spaces based on staff numbers.
spaces in the community center Beginning June 1, 2016, 15 parking
spaces in the community center
parking lot for the use of Abingdon
School staff during school days. parking lot will be set aside for
The agreement takes advantage APS staff from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00
of parking that is under-utilized p.m. on school days, except that
during the day and allows for the 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
preservation of more green space there will be flexibility for Fairlington
Villages residents or visitors to
on the school grounds than would
have been possible if more parking occupy the spaces if needed.
spaces were added as part of the To confirm availability of parking
spaces, management upcoming renovation. Arlington
staff
Updated Resident
Handbook Coming Soon
The Fairlington Villages resident handbook
has been updated, with the content
structure and format overhauled for the
first time in several years. An improved
electronic format featuring a table of
contents with hyperlinks to sections and
topics will be posted on the website (FairlingtonVillages.com).
Printed copies of the handbook will be
distributed starting on October 1 to owners/residents
who visit the management
office to pick up their 2016 parking decals.
(See parking decal story on page 3.) The
handbook will be mailed to non-resident
owners, also starting October 1. The staff
will deliver copies to any owner/resident
who resides in the community but has not
visited the office to obtain their 2016 decal
by January 1, 2016.
monitored the community center
lot on weekdays between August
10 and September 1. During that
time, an average of 16 vacant
spaces were seen at 7 a.m. and 17
vacant spaces were seen on average
at 7:30 a.m.
The five-year agreement is subject
to annual review, and may be
cancelled by Fairlington Villages
or APS. Signage will be installed at
APS’s expense. Fairlington Villages
will be compensated $36,000, or
$7,200 per year.
Twinkling Toes at the Doggie Dip
Ph o t o b y Gu y La n d
Who says the Doggie Dip is just for swimming? It is a great event for
dancing dogs, too! Read the full story and see photos of Macallan and
Bella on page 4.

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Fairlington News Briefs
Raccoon Warning
We share the neighborhood
with a variety of wildlife, all protected
under Arlington County
ordinance. This summer there
have been reports about raccoons,
and one resident was bitten by an
apparently rabid raccoon as she
stepped out her back door.
The Animal Welfare League of
Arlington (AWLA) notes that raccoons
are opportunists and very
adaptable. They raid trash and
may nest in attics and under decks.
Although primarily nocturnal,
Focus on Fire Safety
National Fire Prevention Week
is October 4–10, making October a
great time to focus on fire safety.
Open House October 10 at
Arlington Fire Stations
The Arlington County Fire Department
is having an open house
on Saturday, October 10 from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. at all county fire stations
– including our own Fairlington
Fire Station #7 (3116 S. Abingdon
St.). Residents are invited to
stop by to visit, see the apparatus,
and talk with the firefighters.
The theme for Fire Prevention
Week this year is “Hear the Beep
Where You Sleep.” The National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
advises everyone to install smoke
alarms in every bedroom, outside
each separate sleeping area, and on
every level of your home, including
the basement.
You should also test your smoke
alarms regularly, and follow these
other tips:
Smoke Alarms
The end of daylight saving time
on November 1 is the ideal time
to check your smoke alarm batteries.
Fire safety professionals say
a multi-level home should have
a smoke alarm on each level, and
they often look for food during the
day.
If you see a raccoon, avoid it and
make sure your pets and children
do the same.
If you see a raccoon staggering,
walking in circles, falling, biting
itself, or salivating heavily – or you
find a dead raccoon – call AWLA
immediately at 703-931-9241.
There are several preventive
steps that will encourage wildlife
not to make your home theirs:
• DO NOT feed wild animals,
including birds, or feed your
you should have one in each sleeping
area. Smoke alarms should
be replaced every 10 years. New
technology offers various options,
including a 10-year smoke alarm
and models with pull-out battery
trays that make it easier to change
batteries.
General Household Safety
Many Fairlington Villages residents
remember the sad death several
years ago of a resident in a fire
that started because a failed power
strip resulted in overheated extension
cords and nearby combustible
materials were ignited. Be sure
your power strips and extension
cords are in good condition – not
frayed or damaged, and not
pets outdoors.
• DO NOT place your trash
outside except on Monday-
Saturday 6-9 a.m.
• DO place rags soaked in ammonia
anywhere you think
wildlife may be tempted to
nest.
• DO replace broken windows
and screen any exterior access
points.
For more information about Arlington
wildlife, go to www.awla.
org.
overloaded. Extension cords
should not be under rugs or furniture
because friction can damage
them, causing a fire hazard. Space
heaters need three feet of clearance,
including being at least three
feet away from couches and other
furniture. If you have any electrical
sparking or flickering lights, be
sure to have an electrician check it
out.
For More Information
For more details about fire
safety, check the National Fire
Protection Association’s website
at NFPA.org. The site also offers
games and other activities for
children to help them learn about
fire safety.
Condo Fees Reminder
Updated condo fees for fiscal year 2016 are
effective October 1. If you do not use the directdebit
service, and have not yet updated your
payment account, please remember to do so
immediately.
• If you use a bank bill-payer service, notify
your bank of the new payment amount.
• If you pay by credit card or e-check, you
must log in to your Associa Access account
(through the legumnorman.com website) to
enter the new payment amount.

Be a Star – Get Your 2016 Parking Decal
Early
The shape of the 2016 parking
decals is … a star! Be a star yourself
by getting your decal early.
All Fairlington Villages 2015
parking decals – trapezoids –
will expire at the end of the
year. The new 2016 decals
are available in the Management
Office
starting on
October 1.
You can beat
the end-of-year
rush by visiting the
office soon.
As of January 1,
if you do not have
a 2016 decal, your
vehicle is subject to
being towed from
the parking lots,
regardless of how many decals
are on your vehicle from previous
years.
To get your 2016 parking decal:
1. your condo fees must be
paid and current,
2. you must take to the
office a current automobile
registration, and
3. if you
are a tenant,
you must
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2016
show a current
lease.
Decals will not
be issued to residents
failing to meet any of
these requirements
- there are NO exceptions.
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Good Girl!
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Ph o t o b y Gu y La n d
Bella playing fetch at the Doggie Dip.
I-395 Retaining Wall Work Impacts Fairlington Villages Property
The Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) is in the
process of a major repair to the
I-395 retaining wall on the steep
ground adjacent to Fairlington
Villages near the southbound exit
to Route 7. The work impacts our
property.
Ph o t o b y Ma n a g e m e n t Sta f f
In March 2014, VDOT performed
emergency repairs to the wall
because it was failing. For the following
six months, VDOT
undertook an assessment engineering
analysis, a failure investigation,
and a wall repair design. The
causes of the failure were identified
as the presence of substantial
amounts of clay in the soil, the wall
not being sufficiently reinforced to
today’s standards, and the failure
of the drainage system at the
base of the wall.
In February 2015, funding
was allocated for a permanent
repair. Several repair
alternatives were considered.
Ultimately, VDOT’s engineers
determined that the
preferred repair involved
what is known as a soldier
pile and lagging wall with
tiebacks and a specialized
facing in front of the existing
wall. This approach incorporates
the temporary wall
bracing in the permanent wall,
which reduces costs, minimizes
construction duration, and eliminates
the need for excavation and/
or construction vehicles to operate
on the slope above the existing
wall. Removal of the damaged portion
of the wall stem is not necessary
with this repair.
One complication of this system
is that the tiebacks extend more
than 100 feet into the hillside to
reach suitable material for anchorage.
In certain areas, those tiebacks
actually extend some 50 feet below
the foundations of buildings that
are part of Fairlington Villages.
With the advice of their own
structural and geotechnical engineer,
the Board of Directors of
Fairlington Villages was able to
negotiate terms for this work that
committed VDOT to undertake
significant monitoring and survey
procedures as a condition for the
Association to allow them access
to perform the construction. This
work has been ongoing for the past
three months and will likely continue
through much of the fall.

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Activities Around the Village
Fall Yard Sale October 3
Don’t miss the fall yard sale on
Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m. You can sell, buy, or
volunteer.
Sale areas (one car slot) are
available on a first-come, firstserved
basis for $10 per space.
Residents should set up between 7
and 8 a.m., and everything must be
cleared out by 1 p.m. A member of
the Activities Committee will collect
your fee once you are set up.
Coffee, other beverages, and
food will be available, with the
proceeds going to support community
activities. Volunteers are
always needed to help with this
event, especially at the grill and the
food table. If you can help, please
email the Activities Committee at
activities@fairlingtonvillages.com.
FCA-FHS Fairlington History
Tour October 24
The Fairlington Citizens Assocation
(FCA) and Fairlington Historical
Society (FHS) invite interested
area residents to join the inaugural
FCA-FHS “Fairlington History
Tour” on Saturday, October 24
from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
FCA President, Guy Land, and
FHS Trustees, Patty Clark and
Cindy Kunz, will lead the tour to
10 significant sites in North and
South Fairlington.
The tour will begin and end at
the North Fairlington Community
Center (3005 S. Abingdon St.) with
light refreshments.
Please RSVP to Patty Clark
(pattyclark2@comcast.net or
703.820.7328). If you prefer not to
walk, let us know so that we can
arrange for a vehicle and driver.
Halloween Treats on October 31
Join us on Halloween – Saturday,
October 31 – from 5–7 p.m.
in the community center for our
annual children’s party. Stop by for
fun and photographs before heading
out for an evening of trick-ortreating.
Treats are on us (you just
bring the tricks) – pizza, treats, and
drinks will be available. If you can
volunteer to help with this event,
email the Activities Committee at
activities@fairlingtonvillages.com.
Fall Grounds Walk-Through
November 7
The Board of Directors, management
staff, and Grounds Committee
will conduct their annual fall
grounds walk-through on Saturday,
November 7. The purpose of
the walk-through is to examine
grounds and landscape problem
areas, discuss possible solutions,
and review the status of previously
addressed problems. If there is an
area that you would like to be included
as part of the walk-through,
please call the management office
or contact the Grounds Committee.
All residents are welcome to
participate in the walk-through.
If you would like to join, please
rendezvous at the community
center at 9 a.m. The walk-through
normally lasts about two hours.
A Barking Good Time at the
Annual Doggie Dip
Despite cool temperatures,
many furry Fairlingtonians enjoyed
helping close pool 5 at last
month’s Doggie Dip. Retrievers
loved running after the ball and
jumping in the pool, while other
dogs enjoyed swimming and playing
chase. Thanks go to volunteers
Kate Bannan; Alan Byroade;
Christine Chirichella; Andi Dies;
Barbara, Sean, and Wayne Keyser;
Hans Samaniego; and Anne
Wasowski.
Ph o t o s b y Gu y La n d
The annual Doggie
Dip is a favorite with
our furry friends—
from the synchronized
swim session
to the admiration
they seem to have
watching one another
catch air time before
splashing into the
water.
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photos of Fairlington
events

Manager’s Corner
Colin A. Horner, General Manager, CMCA ® , PCAM ®
New Fees and Coupons
The fiscal year 2016 budget
provides for an increase of condo
fees effective with the October
assessment. A copy of the budget
and payment coupons were mailed
to you last month.
• Please notify your bank of the
new payment amount if you are using a bill
payer service to make your payment.
If you use the direct-debit service provided by the
management company, your payment amount has
been adjusted automatically.
Leaves, Leaves, Leaves
Our landscape contract provides for the removal
of leaves from the common property. The removal
of leaves from your back yard is your responsibility.
You may move loose leaves to the common area for
collection by the contractor, provided the contractor
has not cleaned the common area. Once the contractor
has cleaned the common area, you will need to bag
your leaves and take them to the street. Each year
residents wait until leaves have been removed from
the common area and then throw their leaves over
their fence. Throwing leaves into the common area
after the contractor has cleaned the area is not only
unsightly, but is also damaging to the turf. You may
call the management office if you have any questions
regarding leaf removal.
Bulk Trash Pick-Up
Bulk trash should be placed at the street curb, not
a curb in a parking lot. As a reminder, bulk trash
pick-up should not include removal of construction
debris from contractor renovations. Your contractor
should provide for removal of these items from your
property and not place these items curbside. Please
leave all bulk trash at the city street curb for pick up
on Thursdays, as outlined in the Association’s trash
policy.
Pets, Pets, Pets
County Ordinance requires Arlington (and Alexandria)
dog owners to remove and dispose of feces
that their dogs have deposited on public areas (Condominium
Common Areas) or another person’s property.
In addition, the ordinance requires that when off
their owner’s property, all dogs must be leashed and
under control of the owner or another responsible
person. Please, pet owners, keep these requirements
Management Office
Location
Fairlington Villages
A Condominium Association
3001 South Abingdon Street
Arlington, Virginia 22206
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8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
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Communications
Telephone: 703-379-1440
Fax: 703-379-1451
General Info Email: office@fairlingtonvillages.com
Service Request Email: service@fairlingtonvillages.com
Website: www.fairlingtonvillages.com
Staff
Colin A. Horner
John Williams
Miguel Galvez
Mark Johnson
Erin Moran
General Manager
Assistant General Manager
Facilities Manager
Operations Manager
Administrative Assistant
Emergency
After Hours Emergency: 703-600-6000
Patrol Service
To contact security duty officer, call 703-930-7282.
If the officer does not answer, the phone will page him/
her. If the officer does not call back within 10 minutes,
call again. Security hours: 8 p.m.-4 a.m. nightly.
in mind, not just when walking the common sidewalks
adjacent to the streets, but also in the common
areas at the rear of buildings that all residents share.
Balcony Replacement Update
Phase 4 of the Balcony Replacement program has
now reached substantial completion. A contract for
phase 5 has been approved and entered into by the
Board.
We have been notified that there will be a short
delay in the beginning of work due to delays in the
fabrication and delivery of materials. It is expected
that, once materials deliveries get back on schedule,
construction in phase 5 will proceed throughout the
fall to a point just before the end-of-year holidays.
Phase 5 should then be completed in the spring of
2016.
Phase 6 (the final phase of the contract) is scheduled
for fiscal year 2017, beginning in October 2016.

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October 2015
The News is published by
Fairlington Villages,
A Condominium Association
Board of Directors
President, At Large Director
Terry Placek 703-671-7550
placekterry11@gmail.com
Vice President, Ward 1 Director
Cindy Kunz 703-578-4895
cynthia.kunz@kunzandcompany.com
Secretary, At Large Director
Andi Dies 703-836-3323
Treasurer, Ward 3 Director
Harold Reem 703-845-8659
hnreem@comcast.net
Ward 2 Director
Elizabeth Greczek
egreczek@hotmail.com
Ward 4 Director
Juliette Sheppard
Sheppard@go-roam.net
Ward 5 Director
Philip J. Brown 703-637-9152
PBrownBoard@pjb3.com
Ward 6 Director
Bob Tetro
tetrobob@gmail.com
At Large Director
Anne Wasowski
aw4fair@gmail.com
Committee Chairs
Activities: Melanie Alvord, Kate
Bannan, and Christine Chirichella,
Co-Chairs
activities@fairlingtonvillages.com
Communications/Technology:
Carol Bell
comm@fairlingtonvillages.com
Grounds: David Rose
grounds@fairlingtonvillages.com
Parking, Security, & Traffic:
Kim Malinowski
parksec@fairlingtonvillages.com
Pools: Ellen Varley and Paul Emig
pools@fairlingtonvillages.com
Tennis: Peggy Bultman
tennis@fairlingtonvillages.com
Variance: Wayne Keyser
variance@fairlingtonvillages.com
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are welcome. The deadline for
submissions is the 10th of each
month. Please deliver or email
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The editor reserves the right
to edit submissions.
Board Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, October 7
The following is the preliminary agenda of the October 7, 2015 Board
of Directors meeting. The Board invites residents to review the agenda,
contact a Board member with concerns or suggestions, and attend. The
meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the community center.
I. Homeowner Forum
II. Call to Order
III. Establishment of Quorum
IV. Approval of Minutes – Sept. 1, 2015
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
A. Variance Request – 2876 S. Abingdon St., A-1 (Fence
Installation)
B. Variance Request – 4879 S. 28th St. (Remove Load-Bearing
Wall)
C. Sewer Relining – FY2016
D. Replace Sewer Ejector Pump – 4877–4885 S. 28th St.
E. Pool Management Contract
F. Pool Furniture
VII. Management Action Items
VIII. Reports
1. Abingdon School Renovation – Discussion
2. Officers’ Reports (President, Vice President, Secretary, and
Treasurer)
3. Committee Reports
4. Management’s Financial Report
5. Management’s Administrative Report
6. Maintenance Reports
7. Operations Report
8. Work Order Response Log & Violation Log
IX. Establishment of Next Board Meeting – Nov. 4, 2015
X. Adjournment of Meeting
The agenda and the management report are available for review in the
management office. The Board packet is available for review beginning
on the Thursday before the meeting.
Go Get
‘em!
Ph o t o b y Gu y La n d
Taking direction
and having fun at
the annual Doggie
Dip. You know
you want to see
more fun photos
of these insanely
adorable fourlegged
friends, so
be sure to visit our
Facebook page.

Board Meeting Highlights
The Board of Directors held its regular meeting on Sept. 1, 2015. The following are highlights.
Old Business
Accommodate Double Vanity: Ms.
A. Abingdon Parking License Dies moved the Board approve a
Agreement: Ms. Placek moved that variance request to convert the attic
the Board of Directors approve the into a living space with a full bath and
“Abingdon Parking License Agreement.”
Seconded by Ms. Dies and the kitchen; and expand the main level
laundry room; widen the doorway of
passed (7–0–0) on a Roll Call vote with bath to accommodate a double vanity.
Secretary Dies, Director Greczek, Vice Passed 7–0.
President Kunz, President Placek, D. Variance Request – 2930 S.
Treasurer Reem, Director Sheppard, Buchanan St., B-1 – Grandfather
and Director Tetro in favor; and, Directors
Brown and Wasowski absent. Wall Between the Dining Room
Partial Removal of Load-Bearing
New Business
And Bathroom: Ms. Dies moved the
A. Trash Violation – 3030 S. Buchanan
St.: Mr. Tetro moved to assess a grandfather the partial removal of a
Board approve a variance request to
$50 trash violation fee. Passed 7–0. load-bearing wall between the dining
B. Variance Request – 4857-B S. room and bathroom. Passed 7–0.
28th St. – Remove Load-Bearing Wall E. Variance Request – 4837 S. 28st
Between the Kitchen and Living St., A-2 – Remove Brick Column In
Room and Remove a Non Load- Basement: Mr. Tetro moved the Board
Bearing Wall Between the Kitchen approve a variance request to remove
and Dining Room: Mr. Reem moved the brick column in the basement of
the Board approve a variance request the unit. Passed 7–0.
to remove a load-bearing wall between
the kitchen and living room and lumbus St., A-2 – Create New Pene-
F. Variance Request – 2941 S. Co-
a non-load bearing wall between the tration for Microwave Vent: Ms. Kunz
kitchen and dining room. Passed 7–0. moved the Board approve a variance
C. Variance Request – 4715 S. 31st request to create a new penetration on
St., C-2 – Convert Attic Into Living the brick wall for a microwave vent in
Space with Full Bath and Laundry the rear of the unit above the balcony.
Room; Widen Kitchen Doorway Passed 7–0.
And Expand Main Level Bath To G. Tree Removals: Mr. Reem
The Recycling Bin
Recycling Reminders
Please remember the recycling
guidelines:
• ONLY commingled glass,
plastic, and metal go in the
bins.
• Place mixed paper (in
paper bags or tied with
twine) and cardboard ON
THE GROUND, NOT IN
THE BINS.
• Place recycling out from
Wednesday afternoon
(after the bins are distributed)
until Wednesday
morning.
Recycling Tip of the Month
There are only (approximately)
12 more shopping weeks
til Christmas! That means we’re
all getting more and more
catalogs in the mail. Don’t want
them? Done with them? Recycle
them. Just put them out
with mixed paper – follow the
reminder above.
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moved the Board authorize Management
to contract with Lancaster
Landscapes, Inc., for tree removals at
a cost of: Tree removals – $11,625.00;
Tree replacements – $4,557.50; TOTAL
– $16,182.50. Passed 7–0.
H. Fall Fertilization/Chemicals: Mr.
Tetro moved the Board authorize Management
to contract with Lancaster
Landscapes, Inc., for fall fertilization/
chemicals at a cost of $3,956.99. Passed
7–0.
I. Transfer Of FY2015 Excess
Assessments To FY2016: Mr. Reem
moved the Board authorize that any
excess membership assessments over
membership expenses for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2015, shall
be applied against member assessments
for fiscal year 2016, commencing
October 1, 2015, as provided by
Revenue Ruling 70-604. Passed 7–0.
J. Employer’s Voluntary Contribution
To A Simplified Employee Pension
(SEP) Plan: Ms. Placek moved the
Board authorize a Voluntary Employer
Contribution equal to 4% of gross
compensation for all eligible employees,
for the period of September 20,
2014, through September 21, 2015 (pay
periods in FY2015). Passed 7–0.
K. Allowance For Bad Debt: Mr.
Reem moved the Board authorize an
adjustment in the allowance for bad
debt to $26,907 and, from that total,
the write-off of $19,554 as not collectible
due to unit foreclosure as of
September 30, 2015. Passed 7–0.
L. Pool Management Contract: The
Board, by unanimous consent, agreed
to withdraw this resolution from consideration
until the regular meeting in
October to allow the Pool Committee
a chance to review the RFP and the
contract.
M. Resident Handbook – Revisions:
Ms. Placek moved the Board
approve the sixth revision of the
Resident Handbook, as presented, for
distribution to unit owners and residents.
Passed 7–0.
N. Resident Handbook – Printing
Contract: Ms. Placek moved the Board
authorize Management to contract
with Global Printing for printing 2,300
copies of the 2015 Revised Resident
Handbook per the presented proposal
at a cost not to exceed $14,000. Passed
7–0.

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Sunday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 October 2
Play Group
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Fall Yard Sale
11 am – 1 pm 8 am – noon
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Board Meeting Activities
Play Group
7 pm
Committee 7 pm 11 am – 1 pm
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Variance
Committee 7 pm
Play Group
11 am – 1 pm
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Grounds Committee
7 pm and Traffic
11 am – 1 pm Tour 10 – 11:30 am
Parking, Security,
Play Group Fairlington History
Committee 7 pm
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Communications/
Play Group Kids Halloween
Technology Committee
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11 am – 1 pm Party 5 – 7 pm
pm
1 November 2 3 4 5 6 7
Board Meeting
Fall Grounds Walk-
7 pm
Through 9 am
Meetings held at the community center unless otherwise noted. Please call the office to confirm.