December 2011

Stop Sign Update - Approved
December 6, 2011
PWCDOT, VDOT and our County Supervisor have officially approved of the stop sign on Estate Manor Drive and Lords View Loop/Wales Court. Therefore the approval process is now complete. The stop sign should be in place by the end of winter 2012.

Glenkirk Estates' Retail Center Name -
Your Feedback Is Welcome!
Thurston Companies has welcomed Glenkirk Estates residents to suggest a name for our new retail center. If you have any ideas you would like to share, please Ray Arduini with Thurston Companies by December 31, 2011.

Gainesville Middle School's December Production
December 1 - 3, 2011
Gainesville Middle School presents: "Beauty and the Beast." Performances run December 1st & 2nd at 7 pm, and December 3rd at 3 pm and 7 pm in the school Lecture Hall at 8001 Limestone Drive in Gainesville. Call the school at (703) 753-2997 for more information. Come out and support your local middle school!
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November 2011

HOLIDAY TRASH SCHEDULE
November 2011 through January 2012
There will be NO TRASH COLLECTION on Thanksgiving Day (11/24/11). Trash will be collected on our next regularly scheduled service day. Because Christmas Day and New Years Day both fall on Sundays this year, there will be no interuption in service collection days due to those two holidays. The recycling collection will not be changed during the holiday season this year.

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING:
Trees will be collected on Thursdays in January of 2012. All decorations, tinsel, garland, etc. must be removed from trees. Do not place trees in plastic bags.

INCLEMENT WEATHER:
American Disposal Service will suspend collection in areas which they deem unsafe due to snow or ice, or at a time when weather has deterioated to the point where conditions are deemed unsafe. Their services will resume on our next regularly scheduled service day.

Please call (703) 368-0500 with any questions.

Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Gainesville
November 18, 2011
Come on out to the Atlas Walk in Gainesville from 7:00 to 9:00 pm to help kick off the Holiday Season with the count down to the lighting of the tree! Click here for more information.

Gainesville Middle School's November Production
November 7 & 10, 2011
Gainesville Middle School presents: "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Performances run November 7 & 10 at 7:00 pm in the school Lecture Hall at 8001 Limestone Drive in Gainesville. Call the school at (703) 753-2997 for more information. Come out and support your local middle school!

Dog Licenses Need Renewing for 2012
If you have a dog older than 4 months and you have not yet applied for his/her 2012 license, they go on sale in November for the coming year and are a requirement of Prince William County. Dogs must be licensed by January 31st. For more information about dog licenses, click here. Also, to report a missing pet, please call the Animal Shelter at 703-792-6465 or click here for more information.
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October 2011

Halloween Just Around the Corner!
October 31, 2011
Trick-or-treating begins once it gets dark on Monday, October 31st. Although there is no "official" end time, trick-or-treating in our neighborhood typically ends @ 8:30 PM to respect the families with little ones and early bedtimes at home. As always, if a home has no lights on that evening, please do not ring their doorbell; for not all families celebrate Halloween and/or are able to answer their door that evening. For those of you who do celebrate the occasion, enjoy the evening of fun! Please note: Prince William County does have a later evening curfew for older children unaccompanied by parents. You can call the police department for more information at 703-792-7200.

GLCC Family Festival - Free Admission!
October 29, 2011 from 1 - 4 pm
Grace Life Community Church's annual family festival at 9560 Linton Hall Road in Bristow is always a blast with so many different things to entertain you and your family including moon bounces, games, a dog show, live music and more! Rain or shine. If you would like to help, they are looking for donations of hay (or straw), corn stalks, pumpkins and mums. If you would like to donate any of these or know where they can borrow these items from, please to email the church.

Glenkirk Elementary Fall Festival - Free Admission!
October 22, 2011 from 3 - 6 pm
Come celebrate the fall, enjoying some fun, free acvtivities and getting together with old and new friends! There will be snacks, games, hayride, face painting, pumpkins, etc. for purchase, farmers market, a pumpkin carving contest, and more. Kids are welcome to wear costumes. Call the school for more information at 703-753-1702.

Virginia Gateway Kidtoberfest
October 22, 2011 from 12 - 3 pm
Join Virginia Gateway for an afternoon of fun! Click here for more information.

Your Phone Call Is Needed for Stop Sign Support!
(posted mid-October 2011)
The county signs for residents to call in to provide feedback for the proposed stop signs at Estate Manor Drive and Lords View Loop are now in place. If you support slowing the traffic on Estate Manor Drive, then we need your help, so please call 703-792-6817 within the next few days. If Glenkirk residents want to be the majority voice heard, then we ALL need to call in, for Prince William County is determining the local level of support for this change utilizing the feedback from these calls. Please remember that the stop signs are being proposed at that intersection in order to help slow down speeding traffic on Estate Manor Drive. Click here for more information, and read below for the remainder of the process.

2012 Quarterly Dues Announcement
At the October 4, 2011 meeting, the Board of Directors unanimously approved a budget with NO increase in quarterly HOA dues for 2012. Therefore effective January 1, 2012, the quarterly HOA dues will remain at $275 for the calendar year. The 2012 budget will be posted online on the "HOA Management Page" of this website, once it becomes available.

Stop Sign Status
(posted & revised in mid-October 2011)
The HOA received your comments regarding a stop sign at the corner of Lord’s View Loop/Wales Court/Estate Manor Drive. Thank you for your feedback, the process is now officially underway. Since a strong majority of residents replied in favor, in addition to several requests over the past few years, the Glenkirk Estates HOA Board of Directors submitted a formal resolution requesting this stop sign be installed on behalf of the Glenkirk Estates HOA. The county then installed temporary signs at that intersection to invite public comments, welcoming comments from Glenkirk Estates residents as well.

The signs were be posted for approximately a total of two weeks. At the request of a Supervisor or the County Board, a public hearing may be held. Comments will be compiled by the Prince William County Department of Transportation and forwarded to the appropriate County Supervisor along with a recommendation from the Prince William County Director of Transportation. If a multi-way stop is recommended by the Supervisor, then the PWCDOT will prepare a resolution for the Board of County Supervisors. If the resolution is passed, VDOT will be requested to proceed with the installation of the multi-way stop.

Rollins Ford Road Update
(posted mid-October 2011)
The PWC Board just approved the contract for the construction of the signal at Rollins Ford Road and Linton Hall Road. Also, PWC is already at work on the transition to open up the 4-lane section of Rollins Ford Road between Linton Hall Road and Estate Manor Drive. They are hoping to open this section with the installed signal by the end of this fall, weather permitting. The county will also be extending Rollins Ford Road to Vint Hill Road. This project is larger in scope, and construction will not begin until late 2012 at the earliest.

Glenkirk Elementary School Annual Book Fair
October 4th & 5th, 2011
Come on out and support your local elementary school! The annual book fair will be held on October 4th from 5 - 8 pm and on October 5th from 4 - 6 pm. Please call the school at 703-753-1702 for more information.

“Youth For Tomorrow”
26th Annual Country Fair & Auctions
October 1, 2011 from 10 am to 5 pm
Bring your family down to the YFT Campus on Linton Hall Road for a great time! Your support will benefit this nonprofit organization. Bring the kids for a day of fun and amusements: $5 child's admission (ages 4-16) gets you unlimited rides on over 50 activities! Children 3 and under are free. Adults are $10. Click here for more information.

Quarterly Dues Announcement
October 1, 2011
Quarterly HOA dues of $275 are due by October 1st. This covers October, November and December of 2011. More information about HOA dues is listed on the "HOA Management" page of this website.
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September 2011

Movie Under the Stars!
RESCHEDULED due to inclement weather to
September 11, 2011 at 7:15 pm
Glenkirk Estates residents are invited to watch a showing of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" (rated PG) during Movie Night at the Glenkirk Estates clubhouse lawn. Please bring your personal coolers, refreshments and lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Click here for the original flyer.

First Day Of School
September 6, 2011
Tuesday, September 6th is the first day of school for the Prince William County Public School District 2011-2012 school year. School bell times, classroom supplies lists, bus schedules, etc. will be available through the school system’s website at http://www.pwcs.edu as the information becomes available.

Pool Closes For The 2011 Season
September 5, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Our pool closes on Monday, September 5th at 6:00 PM. Note the earlier hour of closure on that day...get a good night’s sleep, for school starts the next morning!
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August 2011

POOL CLOSED AUGUST 27 & 28, 2011
DUE TO HURRICANE
Due to Hurricane Irene and necessary preparations, our pool will be closed on Saturday August 27th and Sunday August 28th. Thank you for your cooperation.

School Orientation & Open House Dates 2011
Please note the following orientation and open house dates for families with school aged children attending our public schools. Bell times, bus schedules, etc. will be posted on http://www.pwcs.edu/ as they become available. Click on the links below or contact your school for more information:

Glenkirk Elementary Open House:
September 2nd
Gainesville Middle Open House:
August 31st & September 1st
Patriot High Orientation:
August 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 31st

Estate Manor Drive Proposed Stop Sign:
Feedback Opportunity
Reply Deadline: August 15, 2011
As many of you know, traffic control along Estate Manor Drive has become a growing concern over the years. Now that the section of Glenkirk Estates located on the north side of Rollins Ford Road is nearing completion, residents are seeing the volume of traffic increase. Speeding is also a problem, and with so many children in the community, safety is a concern. This issue was discussed at the last few annual meetings that are held every June, and we continue to receive emails about this as well.

Individual homeowners have approached the Prince William County Police, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) as well as the Prince William County Department of Transportation (PWCDOT) asking for action to be taken to control speeding. In response to this, the PWCDOT is proposing to install a four way stop sign on Estate Manor Drive at the intersection of Lords View Loop and Wales Court. This location was selected because it is the halfway point between Glenkirk Road and Rollins Ford Road. Other traffic calming devices such speed limit signs and additional crosswalks may be installed later, depending on need. The only proposal under consideration right now is the stop sign described above.

We want Glenkirk Estates residents to have the opportunity to comment on the proposed stop sign before the Board of Directors submits a resolution to the PWCDOT formally requesting the change. If you have any comments, either pro or con, Glenkirk Estates residents only may email them to by August 15, 2011. Click here for more information.

Mutt Mitt Station Committee Members Needed
Reply Deadline: August 10, 2011
The Board of Directors for Glenkirk Estates HOA has approved the installation of up to nine dog waste stations in the common areas of the community between Glenkirk Road and Rollins Ford Road. They will be serviced weekly by a contractor so that there is always a supply of waste bags. The trash cans will be emptied weekly to keep the receptacles clean.

We are in the process of determining the best location for the stations so that they are accessible by residents but not where they are offensive. We are hoping to get some input from a few interested homeowners, preferably dog walkers, who might know where the waste stations will be the most helpful. The Board of Directors has authorized a committee consisting of three to seven homeowners to be appointed to complete this task. It should involve one or two meetings at the most and a report to the Board with recommendations.

If you are interested in volunteering to serve on the committee, please by August 10, 2011. Click here for more information.

Back To School Sales Tax Holiday
August 5-7, 2011
Certain school supplies, clothing, and footwear purchases will be exempt from the state and local retail sales tax from August 5th through August 7th. See your local retailer or Virginia Department of Taxation’s website for more information.
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July 2011

Quarterly Dues Announcement
July 1, 2011
Quarterly HOA dues of $275 are due by July 1st. This covers July, August and September of 2011. More information about HOA dues is listed on the "HOA Management" page of this website.
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June 2011

*Community HOA Meeting*
Monday June 13, 2011
The next annual Glenkirk Estates Community Homeowners’ Association meeting will be held on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Glenkirk Elementary School. Please mark your calendar to attend! If you cannot attend the meeting, please complete and return the enclosed proxy form that was mailed to you prior to the meeting. The proxy form may be returned by mail or fax. It allows the Secretary of the Board of Directors to represent you at the meeting. This will help us reach a quorum (10% of the membership) so that business can be conducted. The proxy form is also available on the "HOA Management" page of this website.

Stop Sign Request for Estate Manor Drive
For those residents interested in seeing stop signs placed on Estate Manor Drive to reduce speeding traffic, please contact VDOT directly, since our HOA has no jurisdiction over the roadways that have been turned over to VDOT. Click here to contact VDOT.

Summer 2011 Lawn Watering Days
During the summer months, the Service Authority experiences a substantial increase in the demand for water supplied to customers throughout Prince William County. Due to simultaneous irrigation, some households have experienced a drop in water pressure during the morning hours. As a result, the Service Authority is asking customers to adhere to the weekly irrigation schedule below:
~If your address ends in an EVEN number, please water on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
~If your address ends in an ODD number, please water on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday.
Customers may irrigate on Wednesday as an alternate day. Additionally, please activate your irrigation systems at different times from those of your neighbors, and consider how much water your landscape truly requires to be healthy. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated! Thank you.
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May 2011

Kingsbrooke Swim Team Registration for Summer 2011
Kingsbrooke Swim Team currently has open on-line registration (you do not have to be a resident of Bridlewood to join the team) for boys and girls who can swim 25 meters unassisted. Daily practices begin June 1, 2011. Click here for more information. Note: Glenkirk Estates does not have a swim team at this point in time, yet we hope to have enough swimmers and parent volunteers in a few years to start a team once our neighborhood has been developed full scale.

POOL PASSES!
This is just a reminder that pool passes and 2011 pool pass stickers have not been issued to residents with HOA debt or in violation of our architectural guidelines. Please make sure to pay your account in full and rectify any outstanding violations in time to receive your pool passes and stickers for the pool opening day!

Pool Opens For The Summer Season
Saturday May 28, 2011 at 11:00 am
Please remember to bring your pool passes with your 2011 validation stickers each time you visit the pool this season. Please note that according to the pool rules, the air temperature must be at least 65 deg F in order for the pool to open. So please check the temperature on chilly days before heading over. For more information, please click on "Pool" above. We look forward to another great summer!

Virginia Sales Tax Holiday - Hurricane Preparedness
May 25-31, 2011
During this seven-day period, purchases of items designated by the VA Department of Taxation as hurricane preparedness equipment, including portable generators, will be exempt from the Virginia sales tax. Portable generators must be priced at $1,000 or less, and other eligible items must be priced at $60 or less for each item. Retailers may also choose to absorb the tax on other items during the holiday period, but they are responsible for paying the tax on those items to the Department of Taxation. Click here for more information.

Glenkirk Community Yard Sale
Saturday May 21, 2011
This year our Glenkirk Community Yard Sale will be held from 8 am to 12 pm. If you wish to participate, just coordinate with the participating neighbors on your street to put up a sign leading to your houses from Estate Manor Drive (don't forget to take them down after the yard sale that day!). Our volunteer yard sale coordinators will post signs directing people to our neighborhood. Click here for more information. If you have any questions, the coordinator. Happy selling!

Glenkirk Elementary School Spring Fling
Saturday May 14, 2011
Come out and support your local elementary school! Glenkirk Elementary is hosting their 6th annual Spring family fun fair on Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the school. It's a great time filled with fun, games, silent auction, food, and more! Call the school for more information at 703-753-1702.

Glenkirk Estates Spring Festival!
May 7, 2011 from 11 am to 2 pm
Join us for the 2011 Glenkirk Estates Family Spring Festival. There will be spring time games and treats for the kids and the whole family to enjoy. Activities for the kids will be targeted to ages 3 to 10. RSVPs and a nominal fee of $3 are due by April 20th. Click here for more information about the festival.

NOTE ADDED 5/2/11: Bake good donations (i.e. cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies) are needed for the cake walk! Please the coordinator if you are able to donate any items.

Clubhouse Committee Members Needed!
Our HOA is in need of a few reliable, trustworthy volunteers to serve on our Clubhouse Committee. Duties would involve briefly checking in and out residents renting the clubhouse for private events, typically on weekends. Active, participating members would each be eligible to have the clubhouse rental fee waived once per every six months of service completed, for their personal use. If you are interested in signing up for this committee, please to email our HOA management company.

Pool Use Committee Members Needed!
Our HOA is looking for Glenkirk residents to take turns visiting the pool at least weekly, in order to provide an overview to our HOA Management Company of how day to day operations appear to be managed and to report any problems or maintenance issues needing attention. Note: This committee would not manage the day to day affairs of the pool, and members will remain anonymous to the community and pool management staff. Comments, questions and complaints from residents and associate members in regard to the pool should continue be submitted to our HOA management company. If you are interested in signing up for this committee, please to email our HOA management company.
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April 2011

Bridlewaves Swim Team Registration for Summer 2011
Bridlewaves Swim Team has open in-person registration on March 12th, March 24th, and April 6th (you do not have to be a resident of Bridlewood to join the team) for boys and girls from ages 5 to 18 yrs. On-line registration is also available from March 12th through April 30th. Click here for more information. NoteL Glenkirk Estates does not have a swim team at this point in time, yet we hope to have enough swimmers and parent volunteers in a few years to start a team once our neighborhood has been developed full scale.

Charcoal Grill ~ Ready on April 15, 2011!
Our charcoal grill construction is complete! It will be ready for use on Friday April 15, 2011 by dinner time, and just in time for spring break! The grill is large enough to be used by more than one family at a time. It is to be used by Glenkirk residents only, on a first-come, first-served basis, for your family outings and social get-togethers. The remainder of the grill use guidelines are posted on the "HOA Management" page of this website. Enjoy your community!

Kindergarten Registration for 2011-12 School Year
April 14th & 28th, 2011
Kindergarten registration for the 2010–11 school year is set for Thursday, April 14 and Thursday, April 28 at individual schools. Contact Glenkirk Elementary School at 703-753-1702 for specific registration times. Students who are five years of age or older by September 30, 2011 are eligible for enrollment in kindergarten for the 2011–12 school year. Click here for more information.

Spring Yard Sale Volunteers Needed!
If you are willing to assist in coordinating a community wide yard sale for Glenkirk Estates this spring, please to email our volunteer coordinator. Please note that approved expenses will be covered by our HOA.

Associate Pool Memberships Now On Sale
For Summer 2011!
This year we will again be selling a limited number of associate pool memberships to families in the immediate area that do not live in Glenkirk Estates. The fee to join the pool for the 2011 season is $475.00. If you know someone who may be interested, please ask them to contact TWC Association Management at (703) 437-5800. Associate pool memberships are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis to most communities in our area, and sales will stop as soon as 25 have been sold. Important note: This year, returning associate members will have first preference if their applications are received before May 1, 2011. Just click on the "Pool" tab above, then scroll down for the application and more information.

Quarterly Dues Announcement
Quarterly HOA dues of $275 are due by April 1, 2011. This covers April, May and June of 2011.

Lamp Post Bulb Replacements - Change in Policy
The lamp post lights are the primary street lights for our community, and provide an additional measure of security within our neighborhood. Prince William County also requires that the lamp post lights on each lot be kept in proper working order. On March 31, 2011, the GEHOA Board of Directors voted to begin charging our incurred cost to change out the light bulbs to those homeowners in violation. An energy efficient 7 watt bulb would be used, and the work would be done by a contractor hired by GEHOA. To avoid being invoiced for labor and materials, please keep your lamp posts and light bulbs in working order. We estimate that the charge to each homeowner for this service will be $15 every time the bulb is changed for you, and it will be done automatically if your light is out for more than three days. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe!
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March 2011

Charcoal Grill Update
Please feel free to stop by our recreation center to view the new, beautiful charcoal grill that has been built for our community! The grill is large enough to be used by more than one family at a time. It will be ready for use by Glenkirk residents on a first-come, first-served basis for your family outings and social get-togethers, once the guidelines and safety signs have been posted at the site (they are also posted on the "HOA Management" page of this website). We anticipate the grill will be ready for use in mid to late April. This website will be updated once it is available for use this spring.

Gainesville Middle School Musical
March 31, April 1 & 2, 2011
Gainesville Middle School presents its Spring Production, "Annie Jr." Performances run March 31st, April 1st & 2nd Click here or call the school (703) 753-2997 for more information. Tickets go on sale March 21st. Come out and support your local middle school!

Glenkirk Elementary School Teachers vs.
Harlem Wizards Basketball Game
March 20, 2011 at 2:00 pm
This two-hour game will be held at Battlefield High School, featuring our very own Glenkirk teachers and the world-class talent and antics of the Harlem Wizards. This is an event you won't want to miss! Bring your friends, and come on out and support your local elementary school at this fundraiser. Call Glenkirk ES for more information (703) 753-1702.

Weekly Inspections
Your requests have been heard! The Glenkirk Estates HOA Board of Directors has put a plan into action that will enable community inspections to now be done on a weekly basis. Residents are still welcome to email your concerns to our property management company at any time. Their contact information is on the “HOA Management” page of this website. Thank you for your feedback.
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February 2011

Social Committee
Glenkirk Estates now has a Social Committee! We would like to thank our social committee volunteers in advance for their time in coordinating activities throughout this year, which are intended to build upon our existing community through social events. All events will be approved by the Board of Directors. More to come...

Mulch For Sale, Delivered To Your Home!
Orders Due by March 4, 2011
Support the Bridlewaves Swim Team and order mulch delivered to your home! Order forms may be dropped off at 14231 Murphy Terrace (at end of private drive) by March 4th. Delivery date is March 19th. Click here for the order form. to email any questions.

Stone Charcoal Grill - Coming Spring 2011!
The Glenkirk Estates HOA Board of Directors has heard your many requests over the past couple of years to install a charcoal grill at the picnic area adjacent to our pool. This year we are financially able to grant your request. Thank you for your patience. We have recently hired a contractor, received county approval, and plan to have a beautiful, stone charcoal grill installed this spring. The intent is for the grill to be used first-come, first-served by Glenkirk residents for your family outings and social get-togethers. It will be large enough to be used by more than one family at a time. More information will follow once the grill is ready for use. Enjoy your community!
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January 2011

2011 Social Committee - Volunteers Needed!
The Board of Directors is looking for homeowners to serve on the 2011 Social Committee. The 5-7 member committee that is appointed will organize several activities throughout the year to appeal to various segments of the community. Pool parties, kid events, a wine tasting, a movie night, a winter holiday cookie exchange, and a teen party are just a few possibilities. Some budget funding is available to assist with these events. If you are interested in getting involved in your community, please sign up by emailing Michelle Goard with TWC at .

Grill Committee - Volunteers Needed!
Meeting Date January 8, 2011
The Board of Directors has approved the installation of one brick grill on the clubhouse grounds to accomodate homeowner cookouts and other activities. The design, grill placement and rules for use will be presented to the Board for consideration at the March Board meeting so that the grill can be built before the pool opens. If you are interested in signing up for this ad hoc committee, please sign up by emailing Michelle Goard with TWC at . The Grill Committee will have an organizational meeting on Saturday, January 8th at 11:00 am at the clubhouse.

Quarterly Dues Announcement
Quarterly HOA dues of $275 are due by January 1, 2011. This covers January, February and March of 2011.

Note: At the August 31, 2010 meeting, the Board of Directors approved a small fee increase for 2011. Therefore effective January 1, 2011, the quarterly HOA dues will increase to $275, which is only a 3.4% increase compared to the 10% annual increases in years past. This increase is necessary to help compensate for the continued effects of the current housing market, and will cover not only our budgeted operating costs and allocations to our reserve funds, but will also allocate funding toward the purchase of long requested charcoal grills for our recreation center. The 2011 budget has been posted and is available on the "HOA Management Page" of this website.

Prince William County Rated as One of Nation’s Premier Communities - 2010!
Glenkirk Estates is proud to be a part of Prince William County! Here is some information from the January 2011 Prince William County Report:

-Best Place for Youth: PWC is recognized nationally by America’s Promise Alliance and ING as one of the nation’s 100 Best Communities for Young People in 2010. Click here for more information.

-Job Growth: CNN Money announced that PWC is the nation’s 17th greatest community for job growth in its “Where the Jobs Are” list. PWC was the highest ranked Virginia community and one of only three communities selected on the east coast. Click here for more information.

-A Great Place to Live: In the 2010 annual Citizen Satisfaction Survey conducted by UVA, residents expressed high levels of satisfaction with County government. Click here for more information.

-#1 Tourist Destination: The American Business Association chose PWC as the #1 tourist destination in North America for 2011 because of its planned activities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first battle of the Civil War in Manassas. Click here for more information.

-Fiscally Responsible: Moody’s rating agency announced earlier in 2010 that PWC was upgraded to “AAA” on all its outstanding General Obligation debt. Fitch Ratings reaffirmed its “AAA” rating as well. Click here for more information.
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December 2010

Snow Days
On days when it snows, PLEASE PARK YOUR VEHICLES IN YOUR DRIVEWAY AND/OR GARAGE. This will allow the snow plows to get through on your street, and will also prevent your vehicle from being blocked-in after the plow has gone by. Also, please remember that you are responsible for shoveling the sidewalk and driveway in front of your house. The unshoveled snow causes the sidewalks to be slippery and hazardous to walk on. In addition, children going to and from school must walk on the street to get around a snowy, icy sidewalk, putting them at risk. We appreciate your cooperation.

2011 HOA Budget & Narrative Available
To view our budget and narrative for 2011, please click on the “HOA Management” page above, then scroll down to “Financial Information.” Copies of the budget were mailed to each homeowner on December 9, 2010.

Gainesville District Quarterly Town Hall Meeting
December 8, 2010 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Gainesville District Supervisor John T. Stirrup will hold his next Gainesville District Quarterly Town Hall Meeting on December 8th from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Elementary School, 4670 Waverly Farm Drive in Haymarket. Supervisor Stirrup will give an update of issues concerning the Gainesville District followed by a question and answer session. Supervisor Stirrup holds Quarterly Town Hall Meetings to provide an opportunity for Gainesville District residents to receive updated information and have their questions answered. For more information, call 703-792-6195. Click here for more information regarding the meeting.

Gainesville Middle School's December Production
December 2, 3 & 4, 2010
Gainesville Middle School presents: "The Almost True Tale of Robin Hood." Performances run December 2, 3 and 4 at 7:00 pm in the school Lecture Hall at 8001 Limestone Drive in Gainesville. Admission is $7 for adults, and $5 for students and senior citizens. Call the school at (703) 753-2997 for more information. Come out and support your local middle school!

Dog Licenses Need Renewing for 2011
If you have a dog older than 4 months and you have not yet applied for his/her 2011 license, they are available now and are a requirement of Prince William County. For more information about dog licenses, click here. Also, to report a missing pet, please call the Animal Shelter at 703-792-6465 or click here for more information.
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November 2010

HOLIDAY TRASH SCHEDULE
November 2010 through January 2011
There will be NO TRASH COLLECTION on Thanksgiving Day (11/25/10). Trash will be collected on our next regularly scheduled service day. The recycling collection will not be changed during the holiday season this year.

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING:
Trees will be collected on Thursdays in January of 2011. All decorations, tinsel, garland, etc. must be removed from trees. Do not place trees in plastic bags.

INCLEMENT WEATHER:
American Disposal Service will suspend collection in areas which they deem unsafe due to snow or ice, or at a time when weather has deterioated to the point where conditions are deemed unsafe. Their services will resume on our next regularly scheduled service day.

Please call (703) 368-0500 with any questions.

Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Gainesville
November 27, 2010
Come on out to the Atlas Walk in Gainesville from 5:00 to 7:00 pm to help kick off the Holiday Season with the count down to the lighting of the tree! There will be a Santa arrival, horse drawn carriage rides, a special performance, and so much more! Click here for more information.

"Knight of Magic" at Glenkirk Elementary School
November 12 & 13, 2010
Many of you may remember Jay Mattioli from last Fall - Jay is a local magician who performed a terrific show at Glenkirk ES last year. Jay was also a quarter finalist on the televised prime-time program "America's Got Talent." Jay will be back at Glenkirk ES in November for the third annual, PTO sponsored "Knight of Magic" for TWO shows! This year's shows are expected to sell out, so buy your tickets early! For more information, contact Glenkirk Elementary School at (703) 753-1702.

Gainesville Middle School's November Production
November 9 & 10, 2010
Gainesville Middle School presents: Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew." Performances run November 9 & 10 at 7:00 pm in the school Lecture Hall at 8001 Limestone Drive in Gainesville. Admission is $5 for adults, and $3 for students and senior citizens. Call the school at (703) 753-2997 for more information. Come out and support your local middle school!
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October 2010

Virginia Gateway Halloween Hoopla
Saturday October 30, 2010 from 12-3 pm
Bring the family out to Virginia Gateway for their Halloween Hoopla at the Gazebo Plaza on the Atlas Walk (between Uno's and Bungalow Ale House)! There will be plenty to entertain the kids, including a Spooktacular show by Mad Science, Kid's Costume Contest, Pizza Eating Contest, magician, face painters, and more! Even the furry family members can get in on the fun with a Pet Costume Contest! There are prizes for all contest winners, and the first 200 kids to arrive will receive a FREE goodie-filled trick-or-treat bag. Mom and dad can register to win a $250 Virginia Gateway Shopping Spree! Click here for more information.

Golf Tournament Fundraiser For
Virginia’s First Airborne Search and Rescue Squad
Friday October 15, 2010
If you are interested in sponsoring this great non-profit cause with a donation from your business establishment (i.e. a gift certificate to be used as a prize or for the raffle, or a cash donation that is tax deductible), and/or just want to have a fun day golfing at the Virginia Oak’s Golf Club, click here for more information.

Glenkirk Elementary School Annual Book Fair
October 6th & 7th, 2010
Come on out and support your local elementary school! The annual book fair will be held on October 6th from 5 - 8 pm and on October 7th from 4 - 6 pm. Please call the school at 703-753-1702 for more information.

“Youth For Tomorrow”
25th Annual Country Fair & Auctions
October 2, 2010
Bring your family down to the YFT Campus on Linton Hall Road for a great time! Your support will benefit this nonprofit organization. Bring the kids for a day of fun and amusements: $5 child's admission (ages 4-16) gets you unlimited rides on over 50 activities! Children 3 and under are free. Adults are $10. Click here for more information.

Glenkirk Social & Picnic: Has Been Cancelled
Originally Scheduled for October 1, 2010
This picnic has been cancelled. We appologize for the inconvenience.

Glenkirk Social & Picnic!
October 1, 2010 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm
It’s a Fall “Get to Know Your Neighbors” Social & Picnic on Friday October 1, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the Clubhouse lawn. The Glenkirk Estates HOA will provide sandwiches, chips, salads and dessert. All you need to bring are your own drinks/cups and something to sit on like chairs or blankets. We do need a head count so that we know how much food to buy, so please to Michelle Goard with TWC Association Management by Monday, September 27, 2010. CAPACITY IS LIMITED, so R.S.V.P. soon! In the event of bad weather, please check this website posting for additional information. The rain date will be Sunday, 10/3 from 5:30-8:00. Click here for more information.

Quarterly Dues Announcement
Quarterly HOA dues of $266 are due by October 1, 2010. This covers October, November and December of 2010.

At the August 31, 2010 meeting, the Board of Directors approved a small fee increase for 2011. Therefore effective January 1, 2011, the quarterly HOA dues will increase to $275, which is only a 3.4% increase compared to the 10% annual increases in years past. This increase is necessary to help compensate for the continued effects of the current housing market, and will cover not only our budgeted operating costs and allocations to our reserve funds, but will also allocate funding toward the purchase of long requested charcoal grills for our recreation center. The 2011 budget has been posted and is available on the "HOA Management Page" of this website.
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September 2010

First Day Of School
September 7, 2010
Tuesday, September 7th is the first day of school for the Prince William County Public School District 2010-2011 school year. School bell times, classroom supplies lists, bus schedules, etc. will be available through the school system’s website at http://www.pwcs.edu as the information becomes available.

Pool Closes For The 2010 Season
September 6, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Our pool closes on Monday, September 6th at 6:00 PM. Note the earlier hour of closure on that day...get a good night’s sleep, for school starts the next morning!
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August 2010

School Orientation & Open House Dates 2010
Please note the following orientation and open house dates for families with school aged children attending our public schools. Bell times, bus schedules, etc. will be posted on http://www.pwcs.edu/ as they become available. Click on the links below or contact your school for more information:

Glenkirk Elementary Open House:
September 2nd Kindergarden only
September 3rd Grades 1 – 5
Gainesville Middle Open House:
September 1st & 2nd
Battlefield High Orientation:
August 27th (9 am - 1:15 pm) for Freshman & New Students

New Beverage Machine at the Pool!
For those of you wishing for a cold drink while visiting the pool, there is now a vending machine in the hallway of the clubhouse offering a selection of cold canned or bottled beverages ranging in price from $0.65 to $1.00. Enjoy!

Back To School Sales Tax Holiday
August 6-8, 2010
Certain school supplies, clothing, and footwear purchases will be exempt from the state and local retail sales tax from August 6th through August 8th. See your local retailer or Virginia Department of Taxation’s website for more information.

Farmers’ Market in Gainesville
Sundays from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
You don’t have to drive far to go to a farmers’ market any longer! We now have one in Gainesville every Sunday, located in the Gateway Center Drive parking lot across from the Citgo station. Click here for more information (then click on "Special Events").
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July 2010

Public Hearing for Proposed Local Asphalt Plant
July 27, 2010 at 7:30 pm
If you wish to attend the public hearing about the proposed Finley asphalt plant in the Manassas/Bristow area, it will be held at the Board of County Supervisors Chambers at McCoart Building, 1 County Complex Court, Prince William, VA on July 27th.

Community Dues
Quarterly HOA dues of $266 are due by July 1, 2010. This covers July, August and September of 2010.
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