March 5, 2021

AROUND BRAMBLETON

BCA SPOTLIGHT

Bike Donation Drive - BCA will be collecting used bikes tomorrow, March 6 from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Community Center. Please sign up here if you plan to make a donation during this event. Bikes will be donated to deserving elementary-aged students. Visit www.brambletonhoa.com/bikedrive for more details.


INSIDE BCA

Townhome Grounds Maintenance Program - Services have resumed on townhome properties that receive grounds maintenance as part of the BCA program. The landscaping contractor has started spring bed cleanup and definition, and mulching has begun. Details for this limited service program are outlined here. Residents are reminded to take the following precautions to ensure that services can be properly performed:

• Unrestricted access to the backyard must be available for services.
• Gates must remain unlocked and function properly. Property owners are responsible for repairing gates that improperly latch or are out of alignment.
• Personal items such as lawn furniture, toys, hoses, and other items must be removed from lawn areas before services can occur.
• Pets cannot be present during services. Ensure that all gates are closed and properly latched prior to letting pets into yards.

Residents that wish to opt out of service or part of the service (ex. fertilizer applications) may do so by submitting a completed Opt Out Form to operations@brambleton.org. Please note: This form must be filled out each year in order to opt out. Residents that choose to opt out are still obligated to pay the full monthly assessment. Questions can be submitted to operations@brambleton.org.

Yard Waste Collection - Please note that yard waste collection has resumed in Brambleton. Collection occurs on Tuesdays, and yard waste should not be placed curbside on days other than Tuesdays. Click here for a full overview of collection guidelines.

Brambleton Pool Lifeguards - Are you interested in lifeguarding at a Brambleton pool this year? BCA is partnering with Titan Pool Service to provide pool management at our pools in 2021. Visit www.titanpools.com or call 703-361-3177 to apply and find more information.


BCA EVENTS & PROGRAMMING

Egg Hunt on the Trail - Save the date for the upcoming Egg Hunt on the Trail taking place from March 27 to April 4! Visit www.brambletonhoa.com/trailegghunt for more details.

Girls on the Run: Registration Deadline 3/9 - Girls on the Run is starting up again, with practices starting on Tuesday, March 16. There are currently 17 girls participating with up to 4 coaches. Registration is open until Tuesday, March 9. Visit their website to register and find more details.

Soccer Shots - The spring season of Soccer Shots starts Saturday, March 13. A variety of sessions take place on Saturday mornings from 9 AM to 12:45 PM at the Creighton Playfield. Visit their website to register today!

Drama Kids Camps - Drama Kids’ Spring Break and Summer Camps are now enrolling in Brambleton! Camps are for elementary school students, and half-day and full-day options are offered. A Junior Director program is also available for middle school and high school students. Visit their website to register and find more information. Questions can be directed to novadramakids@live.com.


COMMUNITY STANDARDS

Mulching Must-Knows - Please remember that only black and brown colored mulch is permitted in landscape beds within Brambleton. Red or brightly colored mulch and rubber mulch products are not permitted. Plan ahead by reviewing BCA’s landscaping guidelines here. Please contact the Community Standards department with any questions.

Vegetable Gardens - Vegetable gardens must be located in the rear of the home. Gardens exceeding 50 square feet in area must have prior approval from the Covenants Committee. A border not to exceed 24 inches in height may be installed to provide for a raised bed. Cinderblocks and other raw building materials are not approved border materials. A “rabbit fence” or similar fence may be erected to provide for pest control but must not exceed three feet in height. Vegetable gardens must be maintained in a neat manner, all plant debris must be removed, and the soil must be turned at the end of the growing season. More information about vegetable gardens can be found here.

Digging in Brambleton? - Homeowners should contact Miss Utility of Virginia by calling 811 or 1-800-552-7001 at least three business days before beginning any digging project. Remember, even if your project is small, it’s always best to call this free service! Visit www.va811.com for additional information regarding home projects and digging safely.


GREATER BRAMBLETON

Master Gardeners’ Virtual Gardening Symposium - The Loudoun County Extension Master Gardeners will host their 11th annual Gardening Symposium virtually on Saturday, March 20 from 9 AM to 3:15 PM. Registrants can also view the webinar afterwards at their convenience until Tuesday, March 30. Click here to register and find more information.


COUNTY CORNER

Loudoun COVID-19 Testing Events - Loudoun County will continue to hold free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing events at multiple locations on Tuesdays and Thursdays through March. Due to limited capacity, people who plan to attend are encouraged to complete a registration form prior to arrival. Testing events are open to all with no prescriptions or appointments necessary. No vaccines will be available at these events. More information can be found here.


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