Meet the Builder - Jerry Catron from Van Metre Homes

We recently asked Jerry Catron of Van Metre Homes to share his thoughts on Brambleton and why he thinks this Ashburn, Virginia community is such a desirable place to live.

What is your favorite feature about your model home?

My favorite feature of the Woodview Collection at Brambleton is that the product line offers a first floor bedroom and full bath in all three models.

What is your best memory of the home you grew up in?

My mother and her 11 siblings were born in a house that was approximately 600 square feet with no running water, no electricity and no indoor plumbing. My Grandfather pulled a blacksmith shop over frozen ground and attached it the house as a kitchen.  The house is still standing tall after early 130 years and it still remains in the family.

If you were given an extra $10,000 for a home improvement, how would you spend it?

I would upgrade all the kitchen cabinets, countertops and appliances.

What’s your favorite restaurant in Brambleton and why?

My favorite restaurant would have to be Nick’s Mediterranean Grill. I am a Greek freak and have fond memories of Greece.

Explain your most memorable connection or moment with a homebuyer?

My most memorable connection with a homebuyer would be the fact that they still live in the home I sold to them in 1977 for $85,000 - contracts were just on one page then!  It was a Calvert Company brick front home with no options.

Why do you think Brambleton is one of the top selling communities in the entire nation?

The Developer planned a wonderful community and selected builders who would create exclusive and innovative designs for prospects.  There is an obvious value to the community as you drive through.  The return on investment is high in Brambleton, better than in any other community.

If Brambleton sounds like the kind of place you’d like to call home, stop by and say hi to Jerry today. For more information on Brambleton, please click here.

May Edition

Brambleton Debuts New High Tech Interactive Touch Screen

The Brambleton Marketing Department is always looking for new and innovative ways to showcase our award winning community. Our latest showstopper is an impressive 55” interactive display with an edge-to-edge glass surface that has touch screen capabilities.  With the touch of a finger, you can play with 360-degree animations, including the latest development map, builder product and pricing, even event photos and videos.  You’ll find it all “floating” on the screen… just tap the photo/file, enlarge, move it anywhere on the display, then sweep it off the screen to “close” the file. 

Designed by MultiTouch Ltd. out of Helsinki, Finland, this innovative display uses their MultiTaction® technologies to build an integrated multi-touch LCD display.  As with each of their displays, Brambleton’s has been custom-created and designed from the ground up to incorporate MultiTaction.  MultiTouch products are currently in use in more than 50 countries. The products are designed for corporate information, retail, marketing & temporary exhibitions, museums & permanent exhibitions, entertainment & hospitality, research & education, social media, arts & design and other professional uses.  This WOW factor is on display in the Welcome Center which is open daily, 11 am to 6 pm.

Brambleton Community Trail Ride

Brambletonians headed over to Bicycle Outfitters on Saturday, May 4^th, for the first ever Community Bike Ride.  They explored all the new trails in Brambleton on this easy, family-friendly ride led by a bike enthusiast, Bicycle Outfitters' very own manager, David.  More trail rides are planned, so be sure to follow their latest news here.

School Bike Raffle - May is National Bike Month, and to celebrate, the Brambleton Group has donated 3 new bikes from Bicycle Outfitters to Legacy Elementary, Creighton’s Corner Elementary and Briar Woods High Schools!  The school administrators have decided to raffle off each bike to raise funds for their schools.  Students are encouraged to enter their school’s bike drawing by simply purchasing a raffle ticket from each school’s PTA. See a teacher or the principal for details.  There is no limit to how many raffle tickets you may purchase. The drawings will be held at the end of May. Good luck!

Pedal on down to Bicycle Outfitters for National Bike MonthPedal on down to BICYCLE OUTFITTERS in Brambleton for National Bike Month. With miles of trails in Brambleton, now is the time to get out and enjoy your ride. Stop by Bicycle Outfitters to customize your ride at the Project One kiosk or choose from one of the 110 bikes on display. Need to get your ride serviced or repaired? They can do that too. Safe biking!

Memorial Day Ringing In Hope

The Brambleton Memorial Day Ringing In Hope: A Salute To Our Troops race and fun run will take place on May 27th at the Brambleton Town Center. All event proceeds will benefit charities supporting military families, including Fisher House Foundation, Operation Gratitude, Wounded Warrior Project and Special Forces Track Club. The event will also feature three large bells, ranging in weight from 1,200 – 3,500 pounds, honoring service men and women. The display is part of the Bells of Remembrance Project that began in the days following the 9/11 attacks. Participants can also test their endurance on the inflatable Savage Hill. The event will have fun for the whole family, including a barrel train ride, moon bounce, face painting, temporary tattoos, pony rides, food and more. Click here for more information.

Meet the Builder - Mike & Kelly from Pulte Homes
The Brambleton Group recently asked Mike and Kelly from Pulte Homes to share their thoughts on Brambleton and why they think this Ashburn, Virginia community is such a desirable place to live. Click here to view their answers!

YouthFest "Battle of the Bands" Series Concluded May 11th with the Finals – All the bands and solo acts who advanced through the preliminary finals battled it out May 11th at the Finals at Mahalo Cove in Sterling. Congratulations to the band "Veranda" who placed first at the Battle of the Bands Finals. They will be opening for Mayday Parade at Youth Fest! Be sure to join us on June 15 at the Brambleton Town Center for YouthFest 2013, from 3:00 - 8:30 pm. All the teen bands will be on the YouthFest main stage plus there will be attractions, inflatables, games, interactive exhibits and more. Tickets are $7.50 in advance online and $10 at the gate.

Brambleton Farmers' Market is now open for the season
Slapshot from the Washington Capitals was on hand to officially open the Brambleton Farmers' Market season, now open Sundays, 9 am-1 pm, through October! http://www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org/Brambleton.php. Follow on Facebook here.

Ribbon Run Rewind
Relive the Step Sisters' Brambleton Ribbon Run through this exclusive video created for us by a very talented George Mason University graduate, Ryan Glass http://youtu.be/7-PMHXe57So.

Regal Fox Cinemas' Fast and the Furious 6 Cruisin Car Show:Come out and help support the Stars of Hope (St. Jude’s, Variety, Toys for Tots, March of Dimes, Feeding America, and the United Way) at Regal Fox Cinemas' Fast and Furious 6 Cruisin Car Show. Games and door prizes available.
Date:     Friday, May 24th
Time:     5 pm
Where: Regal Fox Stadium 16 & IMAX
            22875 Brambleton Plaza
            Brambleton, VA 20148

Brambleton Race Series Announcement
Brambleton is excited to announce a new race series in Brambleton, which features 6 different races for participants of all ages. Run or walk any of the upcoming 5k/10k races or try an adult or kids' Triathlon! Each event is family-friendly and proceeds from all the races will directly benefit one or more local organizations. Participate in 3 out of the 6 races, and receive a "Triple Crown Finisher" medal! (2013 Ribbon Run participants are eligible for the commemorative medal upon completing two more racing events). Visit us on Facebook or check out the website for more information.

Town Center Tidbits
www.brambleton.com/towncenter

• Regal Fox 16 will be kicking off its 2013 Summer Movie Express at 10 AM Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 9-weeks during the Summer Break from 6/18 to 8/14. Popular titles such as Alvin & the Chipmunks: Shipwrecked, Chimpanzee, Dolphin Tale,
  
  Happy Feet Two, Kung Fu Panda 2, Puss and Boots, Rio and Smurfs will be shown on the big screen to be enjoyed by thousands of eager film fans.  Admission to all movies is just $1.00 with a portion of the proceeds going to the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation. It’s a great way to see some of the best family-friendly movies available on the big screen while supporting a worthy charity. Concession items will also be on sale, including a special ‘Zap Pack’ Combo Pack – a great value that includes popcorn, candy and a drink. 
• We are pleased to announce that Brambleton Town Center tenant, La Cucina Italiano, has been selected by the Northern Virginia Magazine as a wild card contestant in the Slice is Right Final Battle pizza contest. Please join us in wishing them luck as they head to the finals this Saturday, May 18th!  http://www.northernvirginiamag.com/pizza-2013/
• Brambleton Town Center Coupon magazine is now available online - http://issuu.com/brambleton/docs/btc_coupons
• Bloo Dental is pleased to announce that Dr. Rahim just graduated from the Dawson Academy, which is the most prestigious dental academy in the world. It was founded by Dr. Peter Dawson, who is considered to be one of the most influential clinicians and teachers in the history of dentistry. Dr. Dawson is the author of the all-time best selling dental text, “Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment of Occlusal Problems," which is published in 13 languages. He has also written many other books on dentistry.
• Did you know SweetFrog has an app? Collect coins and dodge obstacles in “River Rush,” win prizes, and earn rewards on yogurt! This FREE app is available for both Apple and Android products.

Builder Buzz

http://www.brambleton.com/

• Miller & Smith's Noble Pointe Collection Model Home For Sale:  Miller & Smith's stunning "Taymouth" model home is now available for sale and priced at $769,125. Featuring the much desired first floor master bedroom and bath, this home is filled with designer details, custom mirrors, mouldings & trim, paint, wallpaper and window treatments! The gourmet kitchen is complete with upgraded cabinets, stainless steel appliances and new venetian gold granite countertops. There is a stone facing fireplace in the great room and hardwood floors can be found throughout the main living level and the stairs leading to the upper level. Upstairs you will find three additional bedrooms and a loft. Fully finished, and oversized, rec room with full bath downstairs, deck, and much more. For more information contact Tracy Lamb at 703-327-0736. 
• Builder Captain, Van Metre Homes, and HomeAid Northern Virginia have turned an impossible dream into reality as Shelter House announces the opening of the newly renovated Ives House in Falls Church. This six-bedroom, three bath home is ready to welcome transitionally homeless families at risk. Now they have a place to call home. http://youtu.be/LdhR7w7hwu8 
• Winchester Towns: Final Phase Close Out! Only 12 townhome sites remain in Winchester Homes' Emerald Ridge neighborhood! All sites back to a wooded park.
• Van Metre Homefusion Happy Hour Thursday, May 16th 6-8pm: Food to entice, entertainment to enjoy, designs to excite, specialists to educate and accessories to embellish!  Featuring fresh food preparation and carving demonstrations from Food Network Star, James Parker. A must-attend event only from Van Metre Homes - we're local, organic and good for you!  Click Here To RSVP!Location: Van Metre Homes Design Studio

Why Brambleton? www.issuu.com/brambleton

New Home Information Packet: www.issuu.com/brambleton
Model Home Map: www.issuu.com/brambleton

UPCOMING EVENTS
5/24 - Fast & Furious 6 Cruisin Car Show, 5 pm
5/27 – Memorial Day Charity Run/Walk, 8 am -12 pm
6/13 – Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series begins, 6:30-9:30 pm
6/15 – YouthFest, 3-8:30 pm
6/18 - Regal Summer Movie Express begins, 10 am
6/27 - Sizzlin' Summer Concert, 6:30-9:30 pm
6/29 – Red, White and BRAM, 4-10 pm
7/11 - Sizzlin' Summer Concert, 6:30-9:30 pm
7/25 - Sizzlin' Summer Concert, 6:30-9:30 pm

Full 2013 Calendar: http://issuu.com/brambleton/docs/2013events

Brand new Brambleton Events website debuts
Find out what events are happening at the new Brambleton Events website. You can find information on camps, programs, events and sponsorship opportunities.  http://www.brambletonevents.com/

Brambleton Community Association’s May 2013 Newsletter: This is the latest monthly community news from the Brambleton Community Association. Click here to view the May Newsletter (iPad friendly). You can also follow their latest news on Facebook at www.facebook.com/brambletoncommunityassociation.

Sponsorship Opportunities 

The Brambleton Community Association is currently looking for area businesses who would like some exposure and advertising.  A great way to do this is through event sponsorship.  There are a lot of options available, including customizing packages to make them work best for your business.  Click here to download the sponsorship form.

StoneSpring Medical Center April Construction Photos
Click here to see the latest construction photos on the brand new hospital located near Brambleton.  They are also now hiring, just go to www.restonhospital.com to apply.

The Middleburg Film Festival Debuts October 25-27, 3013 offers three days of fantastic films in a spectacular setting, only 30 minutes from Dulles International Airport and just one hour from Washington, D.C. A carefully curated selection of narrative and documentary films will screen in an intimate theatre environment, followed by fascinating Q and A’s with world-renowned filmmakers and actors. The films include festival favorites, premieres, and Academy Award contenders.  http://middleburgfilm.org/the-festival

Loudoun County continues to reign atop richest county list - For the second consecutive year, Loudoun County has been named as the richest county in the country by Forbes Magazine.  Forbes bases their county rankings on median household income, which is compiled by the Census Bureau's Small Area Income and Poverty estimates for 2011. The report combines income estimates from the traditional American Community Survey with other administrative records such as tax returns.  Click here to view the Forbes Magazine article.

Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project in Loudoun County - The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted Metrorail Service Districts designed to fund the Metrorail Silver Line extension to Loudoun County. The service districts, which are located in the areas surrounding the three planned Loudoun County Metro stations, have been designed to help pay for the construction of the Silver Line to this area of the county and for the ongoing costs of providing the Metrorail service at those stations. An additional real property tax may be levied in the districts for these purposes, at a maximum rate of $0.20 per $100 of assessed property value.  Click here for more info.

Dulles Metro Construction News - Teams picked to bid on Phase II. http://www.dullesmetro.com/

CONNECTING METRORAIL WITH TYSONS CORNER CENTER: The pedestrian pavilion shows the connecting point for the future bridge to connect the pedestrian bridge across Route 123 at the Tysons Corner Station to commercial structures under construction adjacent to the mall, including a hotel, an office tower and a residential building. Photo by Stephen Barna, Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project.

Brambleton Ringing In Hope Race To Benefit Military Charities

Brambleton announces today the Memorial Day Ringing In Hope: A Salute To Our Troops race and fun run will take place on May 27^th at Brambleton Town Center. All event proceeds will benefit charities supporting military families, including Fisher House Foundation, Operation Gratitude, Wounded Warrior Project and Special Forces Track Club. The event will also feature three large bells, ranging in weight from 1,200 – 3,500 pounds, honoring service men and women.  The display is part of the Bells of Remembrance Project that began in the days following the 9/11 attacks. Participants can also test their endurance on the inflatable Savage Hill. The event will have fun for the whole family, including a barrel train ride, moon bounce, face painting, temporary tattoos, pony rides, food and more. 

Event details are as follows:

Event:        Ringing In Hope: A Salute to Our Troops

Date:          May 27, 2013 (rain or shine)

Time:         5K race at 8:00 am, 10K race at 8:10 am, 1K Fun Run/Walk at 9:15 am

Location:  Brambleton Town Center Plaza
                      22895 Brambleton Plaza
                      Brambleton, Virginia 20148

Cost:          $14 for 1K, $30 for 5K, $35 for 10K.
                     Registration on race day is $14 for 1K, $35 for 5K, $40 for 10K

Registration: www.ringinginhope.com

Sponsors include: 92.5 WINC-FM, Potomac River Running, Water To Go, Big D's Pony Rides, Chessie Photo, Tetra Partners, Dulles Greenway, Harris Teeter , Navitas, Legal Shield, Miller & Smith, Sport & Health Club, Kidz Art , Ashburn Today, Go Jumps, Leesburg Today, Glory Days Grill and NOVEC.  

Click here to view last year's Memorial Day Race Photos.

About Brambleton: Brambleton is an award-winning master-planned community located in Loudoun County, Virginia. Brambleton encompasses nearly 2,000 acres and 8,181 single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. Brambleton is owned and operated bySoave Real Estate.  For information about the community, please call (703) 722-2864 or visit www.brambleton.com.  Follow Brambleton on Facebook and Twitter.

About Soave Enterprises: Soave Enterprises is a diversified management and investment company founded by Detroit businessman Anthony L. Soave .Soave Enterprises provides strategic planning, financial and other management resources to its affiliated business ventures.  Recently, Forbes Magazine ranked Soave Enterprises as the 251^st largest privately held company in the United States. For more information visit www.soave.com.

Pizza, Music and Charity During the Month of May

Summer is just around the corner and the warm weather is bringing out our most celebrated events in May! Bring yourself, family or friends to Brambleton Town Center where you’ll taste free pizza at The Slice is Right NoVA War, enjoy live music at our Loudoun Youth Battle of the Bands or celebrate our past and present military heroes by participating in our Memorial Day Charity Run/Walk. And if you want more, there is plenty to see, eat and do for everyone at the Brambleton Town Center!

The Slice is Right 2013 (Battle III)

Who has the best pizza in Northern Virginia? Vote to decide who will make it to The Slice is Right finals on May 18^th. Enjoy live music from local band Mars Rodeo and free raffle giveaways worth over $400, including a white water rafting trip for two! Upon arrival, make sure to check in at the Northern Virginia Magazine table to get your judging score card and a free ticket for raffles occurring every half hour.

Date: May 4, 2013 from 3 PM – 5 PM

Location: Brambleton Town Center, 42395 Ryan Road, Brambleton, VA 20148

Phone: 703-542-2925

Price: Free

Website: http://www.northernvirginiamag.com/pizza-2013/

Loudon Youth Battle of the Bands

Come out and help pick the teen bands and singers who will perform at the YouthFest 2013 Main Stage. Teen bands and singers from the region will battle it out and showcase their musical skills in Loudon County’s Battle of the Bands. The Loudoun Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a year round youth-development and leadership program. It includes representatives from each of the public high schools, private high schools and the home-schooled community in Loudoun County. YAC and Loudoun Youth Inc. co-coordinate and host YouthFest in June, a large community event attended by approximately 2,500 – 3,500 people each year. Youth Fest provides a venue for teen bands while introducing youth to local nonprofit organizations. YouthFest is preceded by Battle of the Bands competitions which provide safe spaces on 4 Friday nights.

This event will occur at the Brambleton Town Center Amphitheatre and is open to the public.

Date: May 11, 2013 from 2 PM – 6 PM

Location: Brambleton Town Center, 42395 Ryan Road, Brambleton, VA 20148

Email: yac@loudoun.gov  

Price: $5.00

Website: http://www.loudounteens.org

Ringing in Home Memorial Day Charity Run/Walk

Celebrate Memorial Day and honor our past and present military heroes by taking part in this event! Proceeds from this race will benefit charities supporting military families. Race options include a 10K and 5K race as well as a 1K fun run/walk. The flat course runs past scenic ponds and displays throughout Brambleton. Following the race, families will enjoy a barrel train ride, moon bounce, face painting, pony rides, food and more! Make sure to register today!

Date: May 27, 2013 from 8 AM – 12 PM

Location: Brambleton Town Center, 42395 Ryan Road, Brambleton, VA  20148

Phone: 703-779-7534

Price: $14/1K registration; $30/5K registration; $35/10K registration

Website: http://www.ringinginhope.com/

About Brambleton:

Brambleton is an award-winning master-planned community located in Loudoun County, Virginia. Brambleton encompasses nearly 2,000 acres and 8,181 single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. Brambleton is owned and operated by Soave Real Estate.  For information about the community, please call (703) 722-2864 or visit www.brambleton.com.  Follow Brambleton on Facebook and Twitter.

Pedal on down to Bicycle Outfitters for National Bike Month

Pedal on down to BICYCLE OUTFITTERS IN BRAMBLETON FOR NATIONAL BIKE MONTH.  With miles of trails in Brambleton, now is the time to get out and enjoy your ride.

At Brambleton we believe in safety first, so here are a few tips to keep in mind as you’re cruising around:

1. Always wear a helmet
2. Always ride on the right
3. Obey all traffic lights and signs
4. At night always wear brightly colored clothing and use lights on your bike

Stop by Bicycle Outfitters to customize your ride at the Project One kiosk or choose from one of the 110 bikes on display. Need to get your ride serviced or repaired? They can do that too. 

As you pedal around, don’t forget to stop by the Town Center for a cool drink, a bite to eat or just to hang out and enjoy your friends.  From lunch and dinner, to groceries and services, Brambleton Town Center is at the hub of your neighborhood. 

Safe biking!

Meet the Builder - Mike & Kelly from Pulte Homes

We recently asked Mike and Kelly from Pulte Homes to share their thoughts on Brambleton and why they think this Ashburn, Virginia community is such a desirable place to live.

What is your favorite feature about your model home?

Our favorite feature about our model is the open feeling you get throughout the entire home. Our gourmet kitchens open to a spacious family room. We all know that 90% of the living happens in the family room and kitchen and with the layout that Pulte has created you can cook, entertain, and watch tv all at the same time. Another life tested feature we offer is our “loft” space in all of our homes. The “loft” has been well received by all of our clients! It is a space that can be used so many ways and makes sense for the way people live in their homes today.

What is your best memory of the home you grew up in?

Kelly: I grew up in all new homes in Texas as my Mom was a realtor who then ended up building homes - we moved every four years. My favorite memory was a big brick courtyard with a fire pit and having friends and family over.

Mike: I grew up in a 1,800 square foot townhome in Fairfax. The space was a bit tight but with Rolling Valley Park right behind us, it didn't matter because I was too busy playing basketball at the park with friends. Kids (these days) don’t realize how good they have it, my room was 8x8 and I thought I was living like the Sultan of Brunei because I didn't have to share a room and bunk beds with my brother.

If you were given an extra $10,000 for a home improvement, how would you spend it?

Mike: I would put the majority of the funds into the master bathroom. The Kohler commercials have it right, you can never have enough shower heads! I would start with upgrades in the shower. I would definitely put a thermostat in the shower to gauge the water temperature along with body sprays, dual shower heads, and a rain shower head. Heated tiles and a flat screen tv in the bathroom would finish it off perfectly.

What’s your favorite restaurant in Brambleton and why?

Our favorite restaurant in Brambleton is La Cucina Italiano as they have the best bruchetta. The brick oven fire also gives their pizza a flavor that is hard to duplicate. The service is always friendly and it is nice to see the general manager and owner on the floor checking on clients and making sure everything came out the way you want it.


Explain your most memorable connection or moment with a homebuyer?

One of the most memorable connections happened recently when we sold a home to a young couple and to their parents! The young couple was very excited about their new home at Trent Grove and when one set of parents came to see our homes they also ended up buying a home at Trent Grove.

When the parents first came into the model they had no intentions of purchasing, but after touring through our “life tested” homes, along with taking a tour of the Brambleton neighborhood, they decided to make the move and call Brambleton home. The parents are actually repeat Pulte homeowners as well. They purchased two townhomes from Mike back in 2003 at Laurel Hill in Lorton, Virginia. They had a great experience with Pulte which made this decision that much easier for them (and for their kids!). They are excited to be closer to their kids and to be a part of the Brambleton community.

Why do you think Brambleton is one of the top selling communities in the entire nation?

Brambleton has the “private, gated community” feel without the gates! The community and the people in the community truly make Brambleton what it is today. During the summer concert series you’ll see families out and about on the town center lawn enjoying the music and spending time with one another and with other families in the neighborhood. The schools are phenomenal and all have great reputations! As the town center starts to expand and grow it will only strengthen the appeal and draw of Brambleton. We are excited to see the growth and welcome the new families to this great neighborhood.

If Brambleton sounds like a place you’d like to call home, please stop by the Welcome Center for more information or simply click here!

"Live Brambleton.  Live Connected."

Race Brambleton 2013 Schedule Announced

Brambleton announces the lineup of planned races for 2013 in the Race Brambleton series. The newly created Race Brambleton website will keep current on new races as they get added to the schedule; please visit www.racebrambleton.com as more information is added.

Event #1: 6th Annual Step Sisters' Ribbon Run

Date: April 13, 2013 (rain or shine)

Time: 10k at 7:30 am, 5k at 7:30 am, Kids’ Fun Run at 9:15 am, Awards Ceremony at 9:30 am or immediately following Kids’ Fun Run

Location: Brambleton Town Center
22895 Brambleton Plaza
Brambleton, Virginia 20148

Cost: 5k: $25; 10k: $30; 18 & under: $17 at all times 5k/10k; Packet Pick Up 5k/10k: $35; Kids’ Fun Run 1k: $10 at all times

Information: The family-friendly walk/run will bring together an estimated 2,000 runners and walkers from the Brambleton community and beyond, united in an effort to benefit The Step Sisters and their fundraising efforts to fight breast cancer. The Step Sisters’ mission is to improve the quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer by funding the needed support services in Loudoun County and surrounding community. For more information, and to register*, visit: www.stepsisters.org/ribbon-run. *Registration closes April 10, 2013.

Event #2: Ringing In Hope: A Salute To Our Troops Memorial Day Walk, Run & Fun

Date: May 27, 2013 (rain or shine)

Time: 5K race at 8:00 am, 10K race at 8:10 am, 1K Fun Run/Walk at 9:15 am

Location: 
Brambleton Town Center Plaza
22895 Brambleton Plaza
Brambleton, Virginia 20148

Cost: $14 for 1K, $30 for 5K, $35 for 10K.

Information: The annual Ringing in Hope Walk, Run & Fun event proceeds will benefit charities supporting military families. The event will have fun for the whole family, including a barrel train ride, moon bounce, ice cream truck, face painting, temporary tattoos, pony rides, food and more. For more information, and to register, visit www.ringinginhope.com.

Event #3: 2nd Annual Kids’ Triathlon

Date: September 7, 2013

Time: 8:00 am – 1 pm

Location: Brambleton Community Center Pool
42645 Regal Wood Drive
Brambleton, VA 20148

Cost: $35/Brambleton residents; $45/non-residents

Information: Registration opens June 3, 2013 and has openings for up to 200 participants, ranging from ages 5-14 years old. The event will host young athletes in swimming, cycling and running races throughout the Brambleton community. The races will be organized by age group, and will focus on individual performance, promoting fit and active lifestyles for the young athletes and their families. There will be an awards ceremony, medals for participants who finish, goodie bags, and more. Proceeds from the Brambleton Kids’ Triathlon will directly benefit the Special Olympics program in Loudoun County. For more information visit www.brambletonkidstriathlon.com.

Event #4: Ringing in Hope: A New Year’s Eve Celebration

Date: December 31, 2013 (rain or shine)

Time: TBA

Location: Brambleton Town Center Plaza
22895 Brambleton Plaza
Brambleton, Virginia 20148

Cost: TBA

Information: Visit www.ringinginhope.com; registration opening soon.

About Brambleton:
Brambleton is an award-winning master-planned community located in Loudoun County, Virginia. Brambleton encompasses nearly 2,000 acres and 8,181 single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. Brambleton is owned and operated by Soave Real Estate. For information about the community, please call (703) 722-2864 or visit www.brambleton.com. Follow Brambleton on Facebook and Twitter.

About Soave Enterprises:
Soave Enterprises is a diversified management and investment company founded by Detroit businessman Anthony L. Soave. Soave Enterprises provides strategic planning, financial and other management resources to its affiliated business ventures. Recently, Forbes Magazine ranked Soave Enterprises as the 251st largest privately held company in the United States. For more information visit www.soave.com.