HRACA, as part  of this year's Holmes Run Acres 70th Anniversary celebrations, presents a monthly storytelling event for children in Luria Park.  Our first one in April was a big success, and we look forward to our May session on this coming Saturday morning.  

Our May author is Megan Wagner Lloyd.  She is the author of the kids’ graphic novel Allergic, co-created with illustrator Michelle Mee Nutter. She’s also the author of the picture books Finding Wild and Fort-Building Time, illustrated by Abigail Halpin, Building Books, illustrated by Brianne Farley, and Paper Mice, illustrated by Phoebe Wahl. She lives with her family in the Washington DC area.

Megan will be reading her picture book Finding Wild,  and if there are any older kids who would like to gather afterwards, she has offered to read excerpts from her middle grade graphic novel, Allergic, as well. 
There will also, once again, be a craft activity. 
Come join us with your children for an enjoyable story hour!

 The Holmes Run Acres Civic Association presents:
The 2022 House and Garden Tour
Postponed to Saturday, May 21 from 11:00am to 3:00 pm

The Holmes Run Acres Civic Association is excited to bring you the semi-annual HRA House and Garden Tour.  This year is extra special because we are celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Holmes Run Acres.  We are all looking forward to exploring the endless possibilities that characterize our unique mid-century architecture and wonderfully wooded environment. 

Please plan to take the tour to see some of the great houses and gardens in our neighborhood.  Begin the Tour at Woodburn School to get a list of houses.  As you visit these houses, look for features that demonstrate our 70 years of history.  Also look for updates that prove our houses can be adapted to our changing needs.  Look for garden features that reveal a gardener’s touch as well as a responsiveness to nature.

It has long been a tradition to include “works in progress” on the HRA House and Garden Tour.  This year we also want to emphasize houses that have Curb Appeal.  If you would like to show your home and/or garden on the tour, please contact us ASAP.

We hope you enjoy the tour!

When:  Saturday, April 16, 10:00 am
Where:  Luria Park
What to Eggspect: Eggs will be 'hidden' in and around Luria Park (nowhere treacherous or off the beaten path) - kids can run around to gather eggs, then can eggs-change them in for some treats.

The park will be all nice and clean from the stream cleanup on April 9 - thanks to everyone that came out to keep our neighborhood awesome! 

​The first section of HRA homes opened in October of 1951. We will celebrate throughout this coming year with special anniversary events.
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• Residents’ Arts and Crafts Exhibit  - March 12, 2022 **POSTPONED**
• Super House and Garden Tour - May 14th, 2022 (Rain date: May 21st)
• Special Children Events - will include monthly storytellers in Luria Park during April to October 2022.
• Closing Party / Concert to wrap up the celebration year in early October 2022.
• And more TBA

Be sure to check the Events page, read The Holmes Runner, and watch for more announcements. Hope you will join in the celebrations of your unique and special community. 

We have a rich history, which you can read about in "The History of A Community, Holmes Run Acres", Volumes I, II, III on our Historical Images and Documents page. These are also available in our HRA archives at the Fairfax County Library Virginia Room. Paper copies can be requested. 

CELEBRATE 70 YEARS OF COMMUNITY!

Proposed Fairfax County redistricting maps explained:

In June 2021, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors appointed a 20-member Redistricting Advisory Committee to recommend new electoral maps that will affect the makeup of the Board of Supervisors, school board, and Fairfax County planning commission.

The committee released a 400-page report in early November.  To help neighbors better understand the contents of the report, HRACA has compiled a 64-page excerpt designed for printing and reading on mobile devices.

The Civic Association and the Providence District Council - an umbrella organization of local civic associations - will be speaking on behalf of the Acres, and Woodburn precinct, remaining in the Providence District at a November 9 public hearing.

Fairfax County encourages residents to submit input or comments on these plans before the hearing, as well as provide testimony on Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center. Submit input by email, mail, video or phone, or sign up to speak at the public hearing.

PROPOSED PLANS

Of the 64 proposed electoral maps, 24 were submitted by the committee, and 40 were proposed by the public.
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The committee’s redistricting plans included:

• 13 plans with nine electoral districts
• 10 plans with 10 electoral districts
• 1 plan with 11 electoral districts

The publicly submitted plans included:

• 19 plans with nine electoral districts
• 15 plans with 10 electoral districts
• 6 plans with 11 electoral districts

Currently, there are nine Board of Supervisors and School Board election districts. By state law, Fairfax County may have as few as five electoral districts or as many as 11.

Select Saturdays are scheduled work days. There will be no work on Christmas Day.

Round One Collection to Begin
11/06/21

Round Two Collection to Begin
TBD

Round Three Collection to Begin
TBD
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Yellow vacuum leaf collection signs will be posted in participating neighborhoods. These signs will list an estimated date for collection. Unfortunately, various factors make it impossible for us to provide exact collection dates. Remember to rake your leaves out in advance of the date posted. 

*DISCLAIMER: Specific collection dates are difficult to project as they are affected by weather, rate of leaf-drop and various other factors. Dates will be posted on this website and neighborhood signs, as soon as they are determined. Thank you in advance for your patience.

More info at:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/recycling-trash/leaf-collection-dates

Time to put the finishing touches on those costumes, or make plans to run out this week to find whatever accessory your kid must have to transform into ______ because this Saturday, October 23rd, at 10 am, it's the annual HRA Halloween Parade!

More details on the Events Page

Happy October! Fall is definitely in the air. And with the change in seasons comes… the annual Holmes Run Acres Civic Association Membership Drive!
 
If you are a current resident of Holmes Run Acres, you’re eligible to join the Civic Association.  Membership supports HRACA programming and events and our neighborhood’s voice in civic affairs. What kind of events? Well, things like the Halloween Parade happening later this month! Membership benefits include a subscription to the Holmes Runner, the directory, and the ability to vote for Board members and matters.

We are a wonderful, truly unique community with a great sense of engagement and neighborliness. This year, we are celebrating our 70th anniversary as a neighborhood. The first homes in HRA opened up in October 1951 and we’ve been growing community ever since. I hope you’ll consider joining or renewing your membership.
 
Current residents should have received a packet of membership materials - and announcements of upcoming events - in their mailbox.  You can submit your membership online here: https://www.holmesrunacres.com/civic-association-membership-form.html, or you can return your form and payment to your Area Lead in the envelope provided, or drop it off at 7638 Holmes Run Dr. The Membership Drive runs through the end of the month, but why wait? Get your membership in now.  And thanks to those who have already joined!

For more information see:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/deer-management​

Deer Management Program Webinar - August 2021:
https://youtu.be/GQ-NZV4m8e0