Kaine To Speak at Committee for Dulles Gala

Virgnia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) will be a keynote speaker and Tower of Dulles Honoree at the Committee for Dulles 43rd Anniversary Gala on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Lansdowne Resort. Reception begins at 7 p.m. Dinner and program begins at 8 p.m. For more information, go to http://www.committeefordulles.org/09galaspon.html. For sponsorship, contact Mary Waters, Gala chair, 703-581-1700 or Susan Davis, 703-430-8749.



First Public Art Project Completed

The final element of the Herndon Community Center renovation, a bronze sculpture called “The Community Circle,” was installed on Oct. 26. The sculpture stands at the entrance and welcomes the public to the community center and represents leisure, community, fun, activity and the parks and recreation department’s mission. This sculpture is Herndon’s first public art project.

New Arts Foundry in Baltimore, Md. performed the bronze work under the guidance of the artist, Marcia Billig. Billig has created dozens of sculptures found around the Metro region and the United States. Five of her pieces are recognized in the book, “Washington Sculpture: A Cultural History of Outdoor Sculpture in the Nation’s Capital.”

The Herndon Town Council and Department of Parks and Recreation staff will have a reception to commemorate the sculpture and to recognize the artist on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m., just prior to the Town Council work session. RSVP no later than Monday, Nov. 9. www.herndon-va.gov.



Hearing on Dulles Rail Phase II Tax District

On Tuesday, Nov.10, the Herndon Town Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed creation by Fairfax County of a special Phase II tax district to fund construction of a mass transit rail system in the western part of the Dulles Corridor. All members of the public are invited to address the council at the public hearing.

A work session on the proposed tax district will be Tuesday, Nov. 3. Both meetings begin at 7 p.m., at the Mary Ingram Council Chambers, 765 Lynn St., Herndon.

The council is considering a resolution that, if approved, would designate commercial, industrial and multi-unit residential rental properties within the town boundaries to be included in the Phase II tax district. The maximum potential initial rate in the proposed district is estimated at 20 cents per 100 dollars of real estate value, once the transportation improvements are operational.

For information and relevant links on the Dulles Rail project, visit www.herndon-va.gov, Planning/Zoning.



Town Vehicle Decals Deadline

Town of Herndon residents are reminded that 2010 vehicle decals must be purchased and displayed by Nov.15, 2009. Herndon police will begin checking vehicles for decals and will issue tickets to owners of vehicles not in compliance with the requirement.

Decal applications have been mailed to all households. Citizens may also send copies of current vehicle registration along with payment to the Herndon Municipal Center (HMC), 777 Lynn Street, Herndon, 20170. Finally, citizens may bring current vehicle registration to the HMC for verification and payment.

Decals may be purchased at the HMC during regular business hours, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additionally, decals may be purchased during extended hours on Thursday, November 12, until 7 p.m.; and on Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The vehicle decal rate is $20 for vehicles weighing 4,000 pounds or less, $25 for vehicles over 4,000 pounds, $10 for motorcycles and $6.50 for small trailers and boat trailers weighing no more than 5,000 pounds.





Herndon Middle PTA Needs T-Shirts Sponsors

This school year, the Herndon Middle School Parent Teacher Association’s (HMS PTA) goal is Building Community in and around the school. In line with this, the HMS PTA will be promoting school unity and team spirit with a T-Shirt Campaign. Herndon Middle has a diverse population and is being integrated into the community through food bank drives, participation in the Herndon parade, landscape beautification events, etc.

Herndon Middle has 1,100 students and PTA anticipates printing approximately 1,200 T-Shirts. The school’s PTA is looking for community sponsors for T-shirts that will be worn during special team spirit days, school unity days, town parades and events, and on field trips to keep track of the students. In addition, logos will be placed on the Herndon Middle PTA Web site [www.hmstpa.com] recognizing sponsors of the PTA.

The following sponsorship levels are available:

* $2,000 – Platinum Level – 4-inch by 6-inch logo on T-shirt and on Web site

* $1000 – Gold Level – 4-inch x 3-inch logo on T-shirt and on Web site

* $ 500 – Silver Level – 2-inch x 3-inch logo on T-shirt and on Web site

* $ 100 – Bronze Level – logo on Web site only

Those interested in sponsoring this effort can contact Judy Haynes, 571-334-1032 or haynesjl@verizon.net.