Sparks Fly at Brambleton’s 5th Volume 8 Issue 7
Annual Freedom Festival July 2009
Christine Elansary, Events and Communications Coordinator
Brambleton could not have asked for a Anthem in honor of
more beautiful day at the 5th Annual our country’s birthday
Freedom Festival. Clear skies, sunshine then paraded from Upcoming Events
and a cool breeze were all a pleasant Vickery Park to the
addition to the afternoon festivities. Brambleton Town  Sizzlin’ Summer Concert
Center.
July 16
The festival was off to
 Float’n Flix
a great start as local
sponsored skaters July 25
performed cool tricks  Sizzlin’ Summer Concert
on skate ramps. After each demonstration,
the ramps were open to the public which July 30
the kids enjoyed throughout the day.
For some, the festivities started as early This year, the festival appealed to a
as 9:00 a.m. Soap box derby contest- broader age range, with the addition of the
ants rolled down the hill behind Legacy soap box derby contest, skateboarding, Inside this issue:
Elementary, competing for the fastest dance dance revolution, boulder dash,
time. Each soap box derby had it’s own unlimited photo booth, CD recording studio Freedom Fest 1
unique look, and the kids had a great as well as more carnival rides. As our com-
time going down the hill with their crea- munity continues to grow, our hope is to Summer 2
tions. In addition to fastest time, the cars continually expand the festival amuse-
were judged on several other categories.
Pool Party
ments and entertainment.
Congratulations to the contest winners:
Benjamin and Matt Weisse (Stars &
Comments on 3
Stripes) for Most Patriotic; Daniel Alex Covenants
(Yoshi Classic Dragster) for Best in Show;
Jasper and Violet Presley-Wolff (Zebra VGB 4
Presley-Wolff) for Most Creative Design; Compliant
and Jessie & Alexis Wagner (2 Fast 4 U)
for Fastest Time. Kinder Works 5
With plenty of time to rest up, the soap News from the 6
box derby contestants later joined other Developer
Brambleton residents, the girl scouts,
Without the generosity of our sponsors and
and horses/riders from MEA Haven Farm
volunteers, events in Brambleton could not
Gardening 8
to march in the festival parade led by
be possible.
Tips
Major Dennis L. Kellen, United States
Army and Arcola Pleasant-Valley Volun-
teer Fire Department. To kick off the Continue on page 2
parade, the girl scouts sang the National

Volume 8 Issue 7 Page 2
Freedom Fest
Continued from Page 1
Thank you to everyone who helped make ola, Dennis Kellen, Dave and Dixie
this the best Freedom Fest yet! Weisse*, Sandy & Jim Calderon, Bevin &
Dave Boisvert, Juli Presley, Jason Wolff,
Our generous sponsors: Phil & Debbie Harris, Brendan McMahon,
Jeff Salmon, Kelly Affeld, Jorge & Perla
Platinum - The Brambleton Group, Bram-
Arias, Bob & Stacey Blundell, Mark &
bleton Town Center, Brambleton Commu-
Maribeth Linmore, Elizabeth Hirsh, Lau-
nity Association, HLS
rie White, Nella Primavera, Kimberly
Silver - Beazer Homes, The Gulick Group, Cornwall, Lori Fetterman*, Lynn Brizzi*
Stanley Martin Homes, The Greg Wells
(*Denotes activities committee Each event is dependent upon helpful
Team, Verizon and willing hands. If you are interested
member)
in volunteering for future events or
Bronze - Miller and Smith, Cultural Care
A special thanks to The Brambleton would like to join the Activities Commit-
Au Pair, Wegmans tee, we welcome you. Please contact
Group for the amazing fireworks display,
Christine Elansary for more information
Our committed volunteers: Brambleton Community Association staff
at 703-542—6263 or e-mail
and Arcola Pleasant-Valley Volunteer Fire christine.elansary@brambleton.org.
Nikki McMahon* (Event Chair), Bob Mat- Department for their continued support!
thews, Ashley Campolattaro, Tammy Vi
Summer Kicks Off With a Splash
Christine Elansary, Events and Communications Coordinator
pool deck. Parents even got into the Thank you to our food vendors, Froots,
action as they joined in on the line danc- Asian Spice Café and Manhattan Pizze-
ing. Contests on the deck included hula ria for donating gift certificates to the
hoops, cannon balls and the limbo. contest winners.
Even with forecasted rain and thunder
for later in the evening, Teen Night at
the Pool went on without a hiccup. The
teens enjoyed night swimming and mu-
With the last day of school ending on sic by the DJ. Most importantly, the
June 19th, the celebration of summer teens appreciated having the pool to
began at the Community Center pool. themselves where they could hang out
Luckily for those who came to the Sum- Canon balls were judged in 3 categories with their friends.
mer Kick-Off Pool Party, the rain clouds 1) biggest splash 2) smallest splash & 3)
steered away, allowing for a great after- most creative splash. The 20 plus par-
noon with music, food and fun. ticipants made it a little challenging for
our volunteer judges, but after some de-
While some were keeping themselves
liberation, winners were determined.
entertained by the water slides, others
participated in various activities on the

Volume 8 Issue 7 Page 3
Comments on Covenants
Rosemarie Linder, Covenants Manager
All of the Brambleton Community Asso- agement office at 703-542-6263 or e- Submit completed applications to the
ciation governing documents and forms mail rosemarie.linder@brambleton.org. management office at 42645 Regal
are available on the Intranet. If you have Wood Drive, Brambleton VA 20148.
any questions or concerns regarding the The Covenants Committee meets once
governing documents, rules or policies of per month. Please submit all of the re- Dates may change due to unforeseen
quired information with your application conflicts. Notice of changes will be
the Association, please contact the man-
so as not to delay review of your project. posted on the Intranet.
Architectural Applications Deadline & Meeting Schedule
Application Deadline Covenants Committee Meeting
July Thursday, 7/9/09 at 5:00 p.m. Monday, 7/13/09 at 7:00 p.m.
August Thursday, 8/6/09 at 5:00 p.m. Monday, 8/10/09 at 7:00 p.m.
Residents Groove to the Rhythm of Reggae
Christine Elansary, Events and Communications Coordinator
Jah Works, a well known reggae band like Stone Ridge stopped by to enjoy the members of our
from Baltimore, returned to Brambleton free concert. Brambleton
this year to kick off the first Sizzlin’ Community, will
The Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series con- be performing
Summer Concert at the town center some of U2’s
tinues all summer long so don’t forget to
outdoor stage. Once again, the weather biggest hits in a
visit with Doug Segree as he performs on
worked in our favor, with only light sprin- stage next Thursday, July 16th from 7:00 special concert
kles in the early afternoon. Skies were p.m. - 9:00 p.m. designed to raise awareness, compas-
clear by early evening, and by 6:30 sion and resources for the Senzani Vul-
p.m., the crowd began pouring in stead- We’re also excited to announce a newly nerable Children’s Project. Stay tuned
added concert for Thursday, August to the FLASH for more details.
ily.
20th. The group DC/U2, which features
What a difference a year makes! With
not one patch of visible grass in sight,
the concert series has definitely grown
since the first concert in June of 2008.
Aside from town center patrons walking
by, people from other neighborhoods

Volume 8 Issue 7 Page 4
Brambleton Community Association Pools
Are VGB Compliant
Rick Stone, General Manager
The local media has recently had much and spas must have ASME/ANSI rick.stone@brambleton.org
to say about the safety of many A112.19.8-2007 compliant drain covers at the management office if you have
neighborhood pools. The Federal Gov- (http://www.poolsafety.gov/ any questions regarding the BCA
ernment recently passed the Virginia draincman.html) installed and a second aquatic facilities.
Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act anti-entrapment system installed, when
(or VGB) there is a single main drain other than an
(http://www.poolsafety.gov/vgb.html). unblockable drain. Several modifications
The VGB Pool and Spa Safety Act was were made this past spring to Bramble-
enacted by Congress and signed by ton’s pools to bring them into compli-
President Bush on December 19, 2007. ance with the newly enacted law.
Designed to prevent the tragic and hid- All Brambleton Community Association
den hazard of drain entrapments and pools and spas meet the newly enacted
eviscerations in pools and spas, the law federal requirements by having dual
became effective on December 19, main drains and VGB compliant drain
2008. Under the law, all public pools covers. Please contact Rick Stone
Please respect the common areas and your neighbors’ lawns.
PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG.

Volume 8 Issue 7 Page 5
Kinder Works: More Than Just a Beautiful
Building
April Bass, Executive Director, Kinder Works
and Katz, Bruner’s theory of instruc- tice and staying true to our mission.
tional scaffolding, and Gardener’s theo-
ries of Multiple Intelligences into every- Kinder Works is opening a center at
day activities. This eclectic approach 42780 Creighton Road right here in
allows us to teach developmentally, and Brambleton, serving children from birth
to meet the needs of each individual to 12 years. Our Open House is tenta-
child. Kinder Works was founded in tively scheduled for August 22nd and
1985, with the mission of providing the 23rd for enrolled families, just in time
best in early childhood education… for the new school year!
because children are the future of our For more information, please go to
world. Since then, the Executive Board, www.kinderworks.net, or call our Direc-
One of the main components of Kinder which consists of the founder, teaching tor, Lori Schneider, at 703-542-8008.
Works is a beautiful building. It has been professionals and parents has guided We look forward to seeing you all at our
purposefully designed with great care its evolution, putting research into prac- Open House!
because research demonstrates that the
environment, including architectural,
aesthetic, and natural elements, have
tremendous impact on brain develop-
ment, intelligence, and behavior. There-
fore, Kinder Works has carefully de-
signed this early childhood center with
distinctive space and light, paying par-
ticular attention to classic as well as
modern forms.
When you explore further, you will find
that the Kinder Works building houses
many specialized classrooms, each
uniquely equipped and aesthetically pre-
senting specific curriculum areas. Every
room has unique features such as built-
in structures, and even the colors have
been chosen through research for opti-
mal brain development and socialization.
For example, the soothing colors and
smooth contours of the Language Arts
classroom contrast with the bold designs
and imaginative shapes in Creative Ex-
pression, and therefore inspire the
learner to react appropriately to each
particular space.
A second component of Kinder Works is
our strong program. Kinder Works inte-
grates various philosophies including the
Reggio Emilia approach to early child-
hood education, the Montessori method,
the developmental psychology of Piaget

Volume 8 Issue 7 Page 6
News From the Developer
News from the Developer 987-BANK or 1-800-987-BANK (2265). kids including face painting, coloring,
You also can visit chevychasebank.com or trivia, and more. Contact Fox Cinemas’
Kinder Works at Winwood your nearest branch today. But Hurry, of- box office at 703-957-1027 for more
fer ends August 14, 2009! information.
Kinder Works is
still accepting The Pink Polka Dot is proud to announce HairLoom Studio
enrollment appli- that we are now working with Stevenson is pleased to an-
cations for all age Vestal for custom window & bed cover- nounce their Sum-
groups. The part ings, headboards & accessories. Steven- mer Special: Re-
- time preschool son Vestal offers the highest quality and ceive a $10 Gift
and the infant impressive assistance in creating & in- Certificate on your
programs are full, but there are still stalling beautiful custom products in your first visit towards any hair service!
some openings in the toddler program, home or office. Also, please stop by and
the preschool and kindergarten pro- view our new line of furniture - Design-
Summer is in full swing at Edibles In-
gram, and the afterschool program. Master Furniture….featuring beautiful
Hurry, as spots are filling up quickly! dining room tables & chairs, occasional credible Desserts where kids of all ages
Also, we would like to clarify that chairs & tables. are enjoying learning the secrets of
Kinder Works will be serving Legacy, cake decorating! Edibles Incredible Des-
Creighton's Corner and Rosa Lee Fox Cinemas: This 2009 summer movie serts' professional cake decorators are
Carter schools. season, we at Regal Entertainment teaching kids the secrets of using pas-
Group’s Fox Stadium 16 are participating
try bags, making designs with icing, mix-
Town Center News in Regal’s Annual Stars of Hope Cam-
paign. The Stars of Hope Foundation sup- ing colors and other fun decorating
Brambleton’s Farmers Market Grand ports many local and national charities by techniques. "The classes have been a
Opening Sunday was a big success!! accepting one-dollar donations from our big hit," said Edibles
guests at our box office. Charities include, Incredible Desserts
Don’t forget but are not limited to: The American Red CEO Alan Furman.
they are held Cross; Boys and Girls Clubs of America;
the first Sunday "Kids are decorating
The Jimmy Fund; St. Jude Children’s Re-
every month everything from our
search Hospital; United Way; Variety; and
until November. The Will Rogers Foundation. To date, we jumbo cupcakes to
have had great success. Nevertheless, we huge 9" cookies and
http:// would like to encourage more donations even small cakes.
www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org/ from patrons and business sponsors to They're loving the
Brambleton.php benefit these worthy charities. classes but most of
Chevy Chase Bank: Enjoy a three-day all they are enjoying
In conjunction with
getaway compliments of Chevy Chase the upcoming July eating the fruits of their labor even
Bank. Here’s a great way to improve 24th release date of more!" Classes are being held at the
your banking and your vacation plans Disney’s hilarious 3 Brambleton Town Center's Edibles In-
all at once. Open a new qualifying -D adventure credible location (three doors down
checking account by August 14, 2009, movie, G-Force, Fox
and you could earn a three-day, two- from the FOX Cinemas) every Monday,
Cinemas will be Tuesday and Wednesday all summer
night hotel stay at your choice of over hosting “G-Force Day” on July 25th from
40 popular destinations including New long. For more information or to sign up,
12-3 pm. Bring the family over to the
Orleans, Las Vegas, Hawaii, the Carib- theater for games and activities for the contact Edibles Incredible Desserts at
bean, and more! For details call 301- 703-722-2992.
The Association is interested in publishing topics of interest to the community.
Please forward any articles for consideration to HOA@brambleton.org.

Volume 8 Issue 7 Page 7
News From the Developer
Loudoun Medical Aesthetics Today’s active lifestyles don’t leave much the condition of your skin.
Enhancing Beauty & Wellness Through time for recovery from cosmetic proce-
Medicine dures, which is why most of the non- Dr. Zapp supports, lives and works in
surgical therapies offered at LMA require the Brambleton community. She enjoys
When LOUDOUN MEDICAL AESTHET- little to no down time. Combined with an cooking, hiking and rock climbing with
ICS’ founder took the married name emphasis on prevention, Dr. Zapp pro- her active family. She is a supporter
“Zapp,” she never imagined she would vides aesthetic medical services with a and member of the Step Sisters’ team
someday be working with lasers; but physician's caring and personal touch and for the AVON Walk for Breast Cancer
today, Dr. Elizabeth Zapp’s practice rigorous standards. A wide range of skin and volunteers with the Brambleton
relies on the technological advances of conditions can be treated, including birth- Kids Can service organization. If you
such cool tools! marks, rosacea, broken capillaries, scars, share her passion for taking care of
age spots, wrinkles, acne scarring and your health - inside and out - contact
Loudoun Medical Aesthetics (LMA) sun damage. The number of sessions de- her today! 703-881-6207
opened in the Brambleton Town Center pends on the treatment you require and
earlier this year providing skin care to
patients seeking to rejuvenate and Did You Know?
revitalize their appearance through
non-surgical, minimally-invasive meth-  Between the ages of 45 and 55, women age an average of 17 years.
ods. Unlike the med spas in the area, Men have their most rapid aging between ages 55 and 65. Visit LMA to
LMA’s services are actually provided by learn how to take preventive measures.
a doctor. This physician-based ap-  The sun emits both UVA and UVB rays. The B rays cause sunburn but the
proach strives to create an individual- A rays travel deeper into the skin causing the DNA changes associated
ized aesthetic program based on each with aging and skin cancer. UVA rays can penetrate glass, including car
patient’s concerns—applying the best windows.
in safe, effective and evidence-based  Chemical sunscreens take 30 minutes for the chemicals to become ac-
treatments. In fact, LMA offers some tive, leaving you unprotected during that time.
of the most advanced and safest laser  It takes 2 shot glasses of sunscreen to cover the average adult’s body.
and pulsed light equipment available.  Antioxidants we consume in our diet do NOT reach the skin.
Culture Couture: This Month’s Topic: Sushi Facts
“Sushi” is generally known in America as those little rolls of seaweed, rice, and raw fish. Many people don’t try sushi,
because they don’t like raw fish; however, there are some sushi rolls that don’t contain raw fish. The California roll uses
kani kama (imitation crab stick), avocado, and cucumber. Shrimp Tempura roll is another example. There are many dif-
ferent types of sushi for everyone to enjoy.
Did you know?
 The word “sushi” doesn’t mean the raw fish at all. It means rice, which has been seasoned with vinegar, sugar, and
salt.
 The sushi you see today started out as a fast food; the Japanese version of McDonalds.
 Approximately 80% of the world’s Bluefin tuna caught is used for sushi.
 Inside out rolls are an America invention.
 Not long ago, a sushi chef had to have 10 years of training before they could start working. Now, due to popular
demand, sushi chefs only need 2 years of training.
 The highest price ever paid for a sushi grade Bluefin tuna was $173,600 for a 44-pound fish. That’s $391 per pound!
At the Asian Spice Café, sushi chef John Jiang has over 10 years of experience making sushi at various restaurants. Be sure
to come in and try some sushi.

Brambleton Community Association
www.brambletonHOA.org 42645 Regal Wood Drive
Phone: 703-542-6263
Fax: 703-542-6266
July Gardening Tips E-mail: hoa@brambleton.org
Debbie D. Dillion, Urban Horticulturist, Loudoun County Extension
 Flowering dogwood  During prolonged dry periods, water to hummingbirds are crabapple,
(Cornus florida) dogwoods thoroughly. During dry hawthorn, albizia, Siberian pea
commonly is af- spells, trees may shed up to 10 per- shrub, tulip poplar, buckeye, and
fected by a number cent of their leaves. This leaf loss horse chestnut.
of diseases, in- helps reduce water lost from the tree
cluding the fatal by transpiration and causes little or  Inner leaves and twigs of trees nor-
dogwood anthracnose. Protecting no harm to the tree.. mally drop from lack of sunlight, but
your dogwoods from drought falling clusters of leaves attached
stress can go a long way toward  ·Tip die-back of redbud (Cercis cana- to short twigs may result from in-
keeping them healthy. Make sure densis) may be caused by saturated sect or squirrel activity. Girdling
they have been mulched in a wide soil. Redbuds are very intolerant of insects make shallow, encircling
ring with organic material, about 3 "wet feet" caused by prolonged wet depressions, while twigs broken by
inches deep (do not use dogwood soil and high humidity. squirrels have diagonally severed
leaves or wood as mulch, and pull ends.
back from trunk).  Some woody ornamentals attractive