Willowsford Weekly

Jr. Chef Academy: Pasta Mangia Mania! - JCA is a series of classes that teach children how to plan, prep, cook, and throw a party. Kids will learn how to cook seasonally, use the Willowsford Farm harvest, a variety of key cooking techniques, party planning and etiquette. The series finale will be a special celebration, hosted and catered by the kids, followed by a graduation ceremony. The Jr. Chef Academy per-child price includes an invitation for one special guest to attend the party and graduation ceremony. *Vegetarian options available upon request.

Half Pints (Ages 5 to 8)

When: Tuesdays, February 6-March 13

Time: 5 to 7 PM

Where: The Lodge

Cost: $310/student (includes a Willowsford apron)

Register Here!

Foodies (Ages 9 to 12)
When: Thursdays, February 8 - March 15
Time: 5 to 7:30 PM
Where: The Lodge
Cost: $340/student (includes a Willowsford apron)
Register Here!

Calling all Volunteers for Nominating Committee - The HOA is seeking volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee for the upcoming Board of Directors Election of two (2) at large Owner Directors of the Board. The Election will be held at the March 21, 2018 Annual Meeting. If you are a Member in good standing who is 18 years of age or older, and will not be running for election in the upcoming Board of Directors Election, please consider volunteering to serve on the Nominating Committee. Volunteers, please email Rlyons@willowsfordlife.com no later than January 18, 2018. *Committee Members will be expected to attend the Annual Meeting/Election on March 21, 2018 6:30 PM at Sycamore House and one brief daytime committee meeting prior to the election

HOA Board of Directors Call for Candidates - The HOA is currently seeking Members who are interested in serving on the Board of Directors. In accordance with the Bylaws of the Willowsford Homeowners Association, Inc., two (2) at large Owner Directors of the Board will be elected to serve a 2-year term (or until termination of the Founder Control Period if earlier) at the March 21, 2018 Annual meeting.

If you are a Member in good standing who is 18 years of age or older and would like to serve on the HOA Board of Directors, please submit a statement of interest to Rlyons@willowsfordlife.com no later than February 7, 2018.

Please include the following information and format:

500 words or less, typed in a Word Document
Name, address, and length of time in the community
Briefly describe your professional & educational background
Have you volunteered with Willowsford before? If so, in what capacity and for how long?
Where else have you volunteered? In what capacity and for how long?
Why do you want to serve on the HOA Board of Directors?
How do you feel you are qualified?

*Board members are expected to attend board meetings which are generally held during normal business hours every other month.

Sledding Hill Activity Update - At the behest of the HOA, Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has increased patrols at the sledding hills in the Greens. Due to reports of late night gatherings and trespassing, increased patrols began in the summer and have continued. Staff and LCSO meet periodically to review patrol findings and any additional reports. Recently, LCSO reported Deputies have been periodically sighting individuals at or near the Sledding Hills at night. Those individuals have been notified that non-residents are trespassing and may be prosecuted, while residents are notified that the amenities close at dusk and all have been escorted off the property. We will continue to work with LCSO and ask residents to call the LCSO non-emergency number 703-777-1021 if you spot anyone in the area that looks suspicious or after dark.

Roundabout Planned at Braddock Road and Lightridge Farm Road - The Development Team is pleased to report progress with the County and LCPS regarding the traffic issues on Braddock Road. In order to fix the substandard intersection on Braddock Road and accommodate the additional traffic that will be turning on and off Lightridge Farm Road when the new high school opens, LCPS is submitting for approval to add a roundabout and realign the intersection at Lightridge Farm and Braddock Roads. The roundabout may also serve to aid calming of speeds in the vicinity along Braddock. Currently we do not have a timeline for completion but expect it will be required prior to the school opening.

Holiday Decoration Reminder - Please remember that all holiday decorations should be removed within 2 weeks of the celebrated holiday. This includes but not limited to) projector lights and lawn/roof/tree decorations.

Community Standards Inspection Reminder – The following sections in The Grant can expect to see Elexandra over the next few months: 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8A, 8B. Click here to determine what section your street is in. Elexandra will be dressed in Willowsford Gear and/or wearing an ID lanyard. You can expect to see her taking pictures and walking along the property.

Winter Weather Procedures - Please click HERE for Willowsford's Snow Removal Policy and other important winter weather information.

Board of Directors Meeting – The Board of Directors meets every other month. The next board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 8^th at 1:30 PM at Sycamore House. Open session and resident comment period expected to start approximately 1:45 to 2 PM.

Design Review Meeting

Deadline - January 22^nd
Pre-review Meeting - January 24^th
Meeting -January 31^st

For DRC applications, Design Guidelines and more information, click here!

Parent & Child Culinary Workshop: Pasta – These classes are designed to give children and their parents a chance to share a culinary experience enhanced by our own Farm's harvest, make a meal together and enjoy a farm-to-table supper with their neighbors. Unlike JCA and Summer Camp, these one-time classes offer the adult/child team a chance to try a class without making a 5 to 6 class commitment.

Adult/Child Pairs for children ages 5 to 8 – Tuesday, January 23rd from 5 to 7 PM at The Lodge. $70/pair. Register here!
- Basic Pasta Dough
- Fazzoletti (Handkerchief) with Farm Tomato Sauce, Garden Pesto, or Butter & Cheese
- Farm Vegetable Salad
- Baci di Dama (hazelnut shortbread glued together with chocolate)

Valentine's Day in the City of Love - Saturday, February 10^that Sycamore House. Treat your loved one to a sumptuous, four-course meal prepared by Chef Bonnie and Willowsford Kitchen. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and champagne, followed by an elegant, seasonal dinner featuring Willowsford Farm's harvest, and paired with French wine. Hors d'oeuvres will be served at 6:30 PM and dinner at 7 PM. Couples will be seated at tables of eight. This is an adult-only event. $200/couple. Register here!

6:30 PM, Hors d'oeuvre

Champagne Cocktails
Non-alcoholic Pink Ginger Sparklers

Beignet de Crevette a la Sauce as Safran
Local Wild Shrimp Fritters | Saffron Aioli

Petite Croque Monsieur
Mini Virginia County Ham and Cheese Sandwiches | Dijonese | House-made Pickles

Dinner

Paired with French wines

Raviolis Fruits de la Mer
Shrimp and Lobster Ravioli | House-made Pasta | Rosemary Lobster Cream

Boeuf Bourgiunon
Beef Braised in Red Wine | Glazed Farm Carrots, Onions and Mushrooms | French-Style Mashed Potatoes

Salade
Farm Winter Salad Greens | Baked Local Camembert in Phyllo | Pomegranate | French Vinaigrette

Dessert Duet
(each couple is served one of each and encouraged to share)

Chocolat Meringue Napoleon
Chocolate Meringue | Farm Berry Ganache | Grand Marnier Sauce

Profiteroles
French Cream Puffs | House-made Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Dark Chocolate Sauce

Valentine’s Sweet Shop for Kids – Wednesday, February 14^th from 5 to 7:30 PM at Sycamore House. In this hands-on workshop, children will get messy and have a blast making heart shaped cookies, mixing batter, icing ooey-gooey cupcakes, filling stained glass cookies and decorating treats for their Valentine. Each child will take home an assortment of sweets to eat and to share. Children ages 7 and up; $55/child. Register here!

Sweet Shop Menu

Heart Shaped Marshmallows
Sparkly XO Sugar Cookies
Love Letters (fruit filled cookies shaped like love letters)
Look Into Your Heart Cookies (stained glass cookies)
Double Chocolate Valentine Cupcakes
Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream

Willowsford Fitness Schedule

Tuesday – 10 AM, Bootcamp with Erica, The Lodge Multipurpose Room
Tuesday - 6:30 PM, Yoga with Jody, The Lodge Multipurpose Room
Wednesday – 9:30 AM, Gentle Yoga with Jody, The Lodge Multipurpose Room
Wednesday - 6:30 PM, BarreFit with Rosemarie, Sycamore House Studio
Thursday – 10 AM, Bootcamp with Erica, Sycamore House Multipurpose Room
Friday - 9:30 AM, Gentle Yoga with Jody, The Lodge Multipurpose Room

*Please bring water and a towel to class with you. If you are attending Yoga, please bring a mat.

To view the schedule or register for classes, please download the Studio Pink Fit mobile app (in iTunes or GooglePlay) or visit studiopinkfit.com/schedule. If you have any questions or would like to be on the Willowsford Fit email list, please email Kathy@studiopinkfit.com.

Save-the-Dates

Date Night in the Kitchen - March 10^th
Willowsford 101 - March 22^nd
Spring EGGstravaganza - March 24^th

Introducing: Willowsford Cares Community Service Club - We are thrilled to announce the formation of Willowsford Cares, an official Willowsford community service club established to bring together service-minded residents from all of our villages for the purpose of giving to and assisting our broader community.

We are looking for interested “Event Leaders” to help us organize the quarterly Willowsford Cares events. If you are interested in leading an event (e.g., a toy/food/coat drive or preparing meals for food-insecure families), please attend our inaugural kick-off meeting on Thursday, February 8th at 7:30
PM when we will review the charter for the group, brainstorm events for 2018, and establish event leads for our inaugural event (and potentially future events).

To RSVP as for this planning meeting, please join our Facebook group and RSVP for the meeting here. You can also RSVP to Mark Danzenbaker or Becky Danzenbaker.

If are not able to be an Event Leader, but you are interested in participating in future events, please still join our Facebook group and look out for future announcements.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

Social Club: Italian Night - Saturday, January 27^th at 6:30 PM at The Lodge. Bring your favorite Italian dishes to share. Roman and Italian history fun quiz! This event is for ADULTSonly. Please email the social club to attend Willowsfordsocialclub@gmail.com.

Wine Club North: Red Wine Tasting & Chocolate Pairing - Saturday, February 3^rd at 7 PM at Sycamore House. Check the Wine Club North Facebook page for more information.

Brew Club - The Willowsford Brew Club is hosting its first FeBREWary brew lab and you're invited! Come to The Lodge on Saturday, February 17^th from 11 AM to 6 PM to learn, meet fellow beer enthusiasts, and help brew a batch of Irish Red. Click here for more information!

Interested? Contact willowsfordbrewclub@gmail.com by January 31st. Send us your contact in formation with "I Heart Beer" as the subject line. ADULTS ONLY

For more Community Club events and information, click HERE!

Firearms Hunt, Tuesday-Saturday, January 16-20 in The Greens; Trails CLOSED

The Greens trails will be CLOSED Tuesday-Saturday, January 16-20, for the Deer Management Program muzzleloader and shotgun hunt. Residents must observe all trail closure signs. Trails will reopen on Sunday, January 21.

A detailed schedule for the 2017 hunting season and maps showing the hunting zones are posted HERE.

Community-Wide Meetings - The Conservancy has scheduled a community update meeting for each village for the month of February. Staff from the Conservancy and the Willowsford Development Team will review information on the Conservancy’s role; current projects; the FY2018 budget; and opportunities for residents to get involved. Residents are encouraged to register to give the Conservancy an accurate head count for preparations.

For ample time for conversation and to answer questions, we've scheduled four meetings—one per village. Register here:

The Grange - Tuesday, February 6, 6:30 PM at Sycamore House » Register
The Grove - Wednesday, February 7, 6:30 PM at The Lodge » Register
The Grant - Tuesday, February 13, 6:30 PM at Sycamore House » Register
The Greens - Thursday, February 16, 6:30 PM at The Lodge » Register

Getting to Know Willowsford Farm - Sunday February 18^th, 2018. 1 PM. Join the farmers in The Lodge for a short presentation about Willowsford Farm’s beginning, evolution, enterprises, CSA shares, debit card program, and events for the year ahead. Warm up with hot chocolate while you sign up for a CSA Share and receive a special, limited edition farm hat available for 2018 resident members only. Bring the kids (and your cameras!) to meet and snuggle our brand new baby goats out back with Farmer Deb. Pre-Registration is required.

Getting to Know Willowsford Farm - Sunday February 25^th, 2018. 1 PM. Join the farmers in the Sycamore House for a short presentation about Willowsford Farm’s beginning, evolution, enterprises, CSA shares, debit card program, and events for the year ahead. Warm up with hot chocolate while you sign up for a CSA Share and receive a special, limited edition farm hat available for 2018 resident members only. Bring the kids (and your cameras!) to meet and snuggle our brand new baby goats out back with Farmer Deb. Pre-Registration is required.

Landscape for Life - Tuesdays, February 13^th - April 3^rd (4/3 is a snow date) from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Sycamore House. Landscape for Life is a 6-session course in sustainable landscaping on how you can transform your home landscape into a healthy refuge that benefits birds, pollinators and other wildlife along with the entire community and the Chesapeake Bay. Developed by the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center and the U.S. Botanic Garden. Register here!