April

WEEKEND SNAPSHOT: CHERRY BLOSSOM VIEWING & EVENTS

You can’t think of Spring in the DC area an not think of the Cherry Blossoms! This year is the 103rd Anniversary of the gift of the cherry blossom trees from Japan as a symbol of friendship with the United States. The Cherry Blossoms have bloomed and we’ve got the scoop on some fun (and free!) events, along with creative ways to view the blooms at their peak in the Tidal Basin.

National Cherry Blossom
Festival Parade
Saturday, April 11, 10AM – 12PM
Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th streets NW
The festival’s final weekend is capped off by a pink-focused parade and street festival. Watch as blossom-themed floats, giant balloons, marching bands and famous entertainers cruise down Constitution Avenue. The parade is free, but if you’d like grandstand seating, tickets start at $20.

Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival
Saturday, April 11, 10:30AM – 6PM
Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 9th and 14th streets
The Sakura Matsuri festival is the largest one-day celebration of Japanese culture in the US, featuring food vendors, crafts, 50+ cultural groups and performances, and more. Tickets are $8 in advance online; day-of tickets are $10 online or at the gate, or $5 after 3 p.m. Kids age 12 and younger get in for free.

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24th Annual Blessing of the Fleets Ceremony
Saturday, April 11, 1 – 5PM
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Navy Ceremonial Guardsmen pour water from the Seven Seas into the Memorial’s fountains “charging” them to life. Visitors can see exhibits and sample Navy Bean soup prepared by Navy Culinary Specialists.

Flower Power
Sunday, April 12, 12 – 4PM
ARCH Development Corporation, 1231 Good Hope Road SE, Washington DC
The afternoon includes live music inspired by the 60s; a DJ with retro beats; floral arranging classes; artworks comprised hundreds of fake flower petals; gardening tips – and more!

Anacostia River Festival
Sunday, April 12, 12 – 4PM
Anacostia Park, Anacostia Drive & Good Hope Road SE
This FREE event will bring together residents from across the region to engage in hands-on art workshops, musical performances, tours of historic Anacostia, boating and even fishing workshops!

Spend more time enjoying the beautiful blossoms!

Hop a Shuttle
DC Circulator is operating a special shuttle between Hains Point and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial thru April 12. The shuttle service is $1 per person and runs daily from 10am to 7pm. Click here to view all of the stops on the map.

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Take a Water Shuttle
Hop aboard a water taxi to the Tidal basin from Georgetown and enjoy viewing the blossoms from the water along the way. Tickets are $15 round trip or $10 one way, and must be purchased online in advance from www.DC-Watertaxi.com

Walking Around
The cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin are just a short walk from many Metro stations, including:
Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter
Federal Triangle
Foggy Bottom–GWU
L’Enfant Plaza
Smithsonian

Biking
Several major bicycle trails wind their way to and through Washington, DC. During the Festival, supplemental bike parking is offered at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. A map showing the location of bike parking is available on the National Park Service website.

Capital Bikeshare will also have corrals available this weekend: April 12 & 13 from 10AM – 5PM. The corrals will be at Ohio Drive & West Basin Drive SW / MLK & FDR Memorials station.

Visit goDCgo’s Interactive Map to view bike lanes, trails and Capital Bikeshare locations.

View From Anywhere via the “Cherry Blossom Cam”!
If you can’t make it down to see the blooms in person, EarthCam and the National Park Service have partnered together to provide a 24/7 livestream of the cherry blossom trees at the Tidal Basin and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Click here to see the Cherry Blossom Cam!

Take advantage of living so close to the nation’s Capitol this weekend and head downtown to enjoy the great weather and beautiful Cherry Blossoms! And if you’re looking for a change of scenery, we can help you find the “perfect spot” to call home! Contact us today for a free home consultation!

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SPRING EVENTS IN BRAMBLETON

Its Easter weekend and Spring Break is almost over. But that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Check out the events happening in Brambleton this spring! Please note: Events marked with an * denotes a Brambleton residents only event.

3^rd Annual Brambleton Bunny Trail*
Saturday, April 11^th – 10AM – 2PM
This free event is great for kids 6 and under. Stroll along a portion of the Brambleton Trail System and visit vendors along the way where you will participate in a craft or activity. At the end of the trail you will be able to hunt for eggs at the Little Smiles Egg Hunt and visit the petting zoo. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please register each child that will participate, not the family. All ages are welcome to walk the trail but the egg hunt is for registered kids aged 6 and under. Register Here

Brambleton Ribbon Run 5k & 10k Run / Walk & Kids Fun Run
Saturday, April 18
7:30AM: 5K & 10K start
9:15AM: Kids’ Fun Run starts
The Race benefits the Step Sisters’ mission to improve the quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer by funding needed support services in Loudoun County and the surrounding community. Race Day Features USATF Certified Course, post-race grab-n-go breakfast provided by Blue Ridge Grill, and a sponsor showcase including free seated massages by LifeTime Fitness’ LifeSpa! More Info

Spring Yard Sale
Saturday, April 25^th – 8AM – 12PM
Brambleton’s Spring Yard Sale is scheduled for April 25th, and there are two ways to participate as a seller:

FROM YOUR HOME – If you would like your home added to the list of homes participating, please register online. You do not have to register to participate from your home. Your address will be included in the list of participating homes that will be available on our website, Facebook page, Friday Flash and handed out at the Community Center the day of the event.
AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER – If you would like to have a spot at the Community Center, please Register Here. Cost is $10 per spot and includes 2 parking stalls to display your items. You can purchase more than one spot if necessary. You will be allowed to set up as early as 6:30 AM, and cars need to be parked no later than 7:45 AM. You will receive spot assignments the week of the yard sale. After registration please bring in or mail your registration fee to the HOA office.

Loudoun Lyme 5k & 10k
Sunday, May 17
8AM: 10K begins / 8:10AM: 5K beings / 9:30AM: 1K begins
Fite the Bite 1K Fun Run, 5K & 10K Run / Walk. All net proceeds will go directly to the National Capital Lyme Disease Association and will be used to educate the public and physicians about symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and methods of prevention. Race Days features Children’s activities and games, DJ and music, and information fair featuring health professionals and specialists, county officials, veterinarians, and local vendors. Kick-off ceremony to include local politicians. Family-friendly and fun event! More Info

Inaugural Bram Brew Fest!
Presented by Lost Rhino
Saturday, May 30th – 1-6PM
We are excited to feature over 20 local breweries throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia. This event will also include food trucks, live music and other fun beer related activities!
Tickets: $30 at the gate ~ includes entrance/ tasting glass/ 6 tastings.
$10 Designated Drive ticket (21 years of age) and $10 Underage Ticket (13 – 20 years of age). Kids 12 and under are free. Keep an eye on the Friday Flash and Facebook for Early Bird announcements. Sign-up for Friday Flash here.

Interested in those “Resident Only” events? Contact us today and we can help you find your new home in this amazing community.”

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UPCOMING EVENTS IN BRAMBLETON & LOUDOUN COUNTY

Here’s a snapshot of some fun events coming up in Brambleton & Loudoun County!

::BRAMBLETON::

Saturday, March 14th
Brambleton’s 3rd Annual Comedy Night featuring Brian Parise
Tickets: $25 per person – includes show, dessert bar, and late night DJ.
Cash bar will be available.
Tickets & Event Details Here

Sunday, March 22nd, 2:00-6:00PM
Sexy Summer Showcase
We want you to love summer! The Sexy Summer Showcase will feature many local vendors offering the latest in fitness, health, and beauty. Free bra fittings from Essential Bodywear, tips from Barre-Yo, Fitness Image Results, Tan Organiq, Lulu Lemon/IVIVVA, Beauty Counter Cosmetics and others to get ready for your best summer yet! Free Barre-X trial class will be offered immediately following the fair at 6:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served. This event is FREE, but please RSVP by emailing Beth Huck at beth.huck@brambleton.org.

April 18,2015
8th Annual Step Sisters’ 5K Ribbon Run/Walk
The 8th annual Brambleton Ribbon Run/Walk will bring together an estimated 2,000 runners and walkers from the Brambleton community and beyond, united in an effort to improve the quality of life for those impacted with breast cancer here in Loudoun County. Click here to register or donate.

April 25,2015
Community Shred – 8:30-11AM
Event held in parking lot behind FOX Cinemas, off Northstar Blvd

April 25,2015
Spring Yard Sale
Community Center Parking Lot + participating homes. Visit Brambleton’s website for details!

For a complete list of events in Brambleton, click here.

::LOUDOUN COUNTY::

FAMILY DAYS at the Air & Space Museum!
Saturdays – March 14 & 21, April 11 & 25, May 2
Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, Virginia 20151
Admission: Free, Parking $15
EVENT DETAILS HERE

St. Patrick’s Day Concert: LÚNASA
Tuesday, March 17th, 8:00PM
Franklin Park Arts Center
36441 Blueridge View Ln
Purcellville, VA 20132
Tickets: $55
Internationally recognized as the finest Irish instrumental band of recent times, Lúnasa has performed around the world, appearing at venues including the White House, the Hollywood Bowl and the Sydney Opera House. Now on tour from Ireland, Lúnasa is coming to Franklin Park to inaugurate a new tradition: A St. Patrick’s Day concert. Join us to hear the passion and virtuosity that has brought Lunasa to the forefront of authentic Celtic music.
Reserved seating. Call Box Office: (540)338-7973

2nd Annual Shakespeare in the ‘Burg Theatre Festival
Friday – Sunday, March 27-29th

The 2nd annual Shakespeare in the ‘Burg theatre festival brings the internationally acclaimed American Shakespeare Center (ASC) back to the quaint, historic village of Middleburg.

This year ASC presents: Hamlet and Much Ado About Nothing

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10 THINGS TO DO OVER SPRING BREAK IN LOUDOUN & FAIRFAX COUNTIES

1. Hop over to FAIR OAKS MALL and visit the Easter Bunny!
NEW interactive Bunnyville attraction and photo Hopportunity! Attraction opens March 28 through April 19. Times vary. Visit the Events site for details.

2. Easter Egg Hunt at Lake Fairfax Park
Sunday, March 29^th – sessions run 11AM – 3PM
Hunt for eggs filled with treats and treasures on the grounds at Lake Fairfax Park. Pre-paid reservations required.
Register here.

3. Play at the Claude Moore Rec Center
46105 Loudoun Park Ln.
Sterling, VA 20164
Admission includes: access to the fitness center, competitive pool, leisure pool, gymnasium, indoor track, and open time on the rock wall.
One Day Resident Fees:
$3.75 ages 3-17
$5.50 ages 18-54
$3.75 ages 55

4. BOUNCE! At Pump It Up
Pump It Up of Loudoun County
73 Lawson Rd SE
Leesburg, VA 20175-4427
MANIC MONDAY JUMP, 12 – 2PM: Not only will each paid participant receive a free bag of popcorn after their fun filled 120min of jumping, but they will spin the prize wheel to have an opportunity to bounce for FREE or win special prizes. This is completely MANIC right? 10.00 per child. Please check our online schedule for availability.
2 FOR 1 TUESDAY GLOW JUMP, 12 – 2PM: This jump is a 2 for 1 child price, single jumpers are 11.00, so bring a friend or a sibling and let them bounce for FREE, or share the cost of one bounce and you both bounce for 1/2 price.

5. Movie Maddness! FREE Movie Matinees & Family Game Nights!
Visit the website to search for dates and times – see The Lego Movie, play Minute-to-Win-It, and so much more… for FREE!
Participating Libraries:
Ashburn, Cascades, Gum Spring, Purcellville, Rust, Sterling

6. Spring Break Make & Take – Crafting Fun!
Tuesday, 3/31, 2 – 4PM at Gum Spring Library
Spring-themed craft (all ages)
Wednesday, 4/1, 2PM at Sterling Library
Bring a shoebox and craft a Peeps diorama (all ages)
Click here for more information.

7. FLY A KITE DAY! Thursday, April 2^nd
April is National Kite Month! Celebrate Spring at the Middleburg Community Center by flying a kite. Bring your own kite to fly or create a paper kite there! Please call 540-687-6375 to RSVP by Monday 3/30.

8. Spring Break Camps – Loudoun County Parks, Recs, and Community Services
March 30 – April 3, 7:30AM – 6:00PM each day
Camps offered at:
Bluemont Community Center (Bluemont)
Liberty Elementary (South Riding)
Algonkian Elementary (Sterling)
Register Here

9. Shop at Dulles Town Center (Sterling)
Visit the redesigned Food Court, Check out the New National’s Baseball themed “Kidtopia” Play Area, Regal Cinema 10 – now open! Play at Hadley Park – tucked away between Kent & Champion Drive, off Dulles Center Blvd.

10. “Flights of Fancy” — Stories for Children
Tuesday, March 31, 11AM and 11:30AM
Admission: Free, Parking $15
Museum staff will read Man on the Moon by Anastasia Suen

Afterwards, visitors ages two through eight-years-old will take part in a hands-on activity.

Boeing Aviation Hangar
Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, Virginia 20151

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BRAMBLETON EVENTS – SPRING 2015

The JS Realty Team here, keeping you up to date on Brambleton’s upcoming events.

ONLY 18 more days till spring – I know we are excited and ready!!!

Brambleton Upcoming Events for March and April of 2015: Toast Masters 1^st Tuesday of every Month
Click here for event specifics

Yard Debris Recycling will resume on March 3^rdPlease see the community website

Summer Sexy Showcase
March 8^th from 2 – 6PM
Location: Brambleton Corner Clubhouse and Pool
We’re Bringing Sexy back to Brambleton with our Summer Sexy Showcase to help you become your best you for Summer. Several vendors offering the latest in Fitness, Health, and Beauty, such as Tan Organiq, Barre-Yo, Lulu Lemon/IVIVVA, Beauty Counter, Young Living Essential Oils, among others will be there to help give you tips to get ready for your best summer yet! Free Barre-Yo Trial Class will be offered immediately following the fair at 6:30PM. We want you to love summer!

Brambleton’s 3rd Annual Comedy Night
Starring Brian Parise
March 14^th, 7:30pm till Midnight
Tickets $25 per person
Ticket price includes show, dessert bar, and late night DJ.
Cash bar will be available.

Big Fitness Little Fitness
Adults will get a fully body strength and conditioning workout, while the kids get a fun and exciting dance conditioning workout!
Check out the details here

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
April 10^thLocation: Legacy Park 8:30-9:30PM

Brambelton Bunny Trail
Callalily Play Area, 10AM – 1PM

Community Shred
April 25, 2015, 8:30-11:30AM
Event held in parking lot behind FOX Cinemas, off Northstar Blvd

Ribbon Run
April 18^th
Click here for details

Want to learn more about having fun while living in Brambleton, Virginia? Contact us for a list of the best homes available in Brambleton!

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