Delegate Tom Rust : Representing the 86th District

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Many of the events are open to the public and are free of charge, but some require reservations.

For more information on any of these events, or to ask me to attend a community event you are planning, please call my office at (703) 437-9400 or send me an e-mail at trust@tomrust.org

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Posted: April 03, 2009

During the past couple of weeks, I've given Legislative Updates to the Loudoun County Chamber, the Chantilly High School PTSA and the Dulles Rotary Club. I've also attended a program on Universal Healthcare, the Taste of the Town, and a Cub Scout Arrow of Light ceremony which recognized some outstanding boys! Tomorrow I will be recognizing The Closet's 35th Anniversary with a Commendation from the House of Delegates - Congratulations to The Closet!

This issue of the Rust Report is dedicated to the color GREEN!

Virginia Green Travel Month

This April, the Virginia Tourism office will be highlighting green travel packages, green getaways and spotlight green travel options throughout Virginia as they promote "Virginia Green Travel Month". This is a partnership between the Virginia Tourism Corporation, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association. DEQ awards Virginia Green certification to tourism businesses that commit to waste-reducing activities such as recycling, optional linen service, water and energy conservation, green cleaning, purchasing eco-friendly products and other steps that will protect our environment. For more details and for convenient links to Virginia state parks, outdoor adventure programs, and eco-friendly events, visit www.virginiagreentravel.org.

Runnymede Clean-up

Consider volunteering this Saturday, April 4, from 8 am-noon at the 22nd Annual Sugarland Run and Runnymede Park Clean-up in Herndon. Meet at the main entrance to the park off of Herndon Parkway. Last year 3.5 tons of trash was collected! Hotdogs and drinks will be provided. Dress appropriately and bring gloves!

Sterling Boulevard Clean-up

Volunteers are need on Saturday, April 18th from 9 am - noon for the Sterling Boulevard Clean-up. Meet at the Park View Recycling Center, 400 West Laurel Avenue. Brings gloves and a friend!

Earth Day Events

Join the Town of Herndon in celebrating nature! On Saturday, April 25th from 9:30-12:30 at Herndon High School, Herndon will celebrate Earth Day/Arbor Day. Enjoy conservation and stewardship themed activities, learn about the natural world around you, and discover the wonders of nature in your own back yard. Children's activities and entertainment will be provided.

Fairfax County's Annual Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration will be held at the Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus on Saturday, April 25th from 11 am - 4 pm. There will be entertainment, games, and activities.

Earth Day Loudoun 2009 Family Festival will be held on Sunday, April 26th from 11-3 at the Willow Creek Farm by Clyde's, 42920 Broadlands Boulevard. Vendors will be offering green services and goods, and local artists will feature 'green' works of art. Proceeds from the event will support environmental efforts to reduce the County's ecological footprint.

These are just a sampling of some environmentally friendly activities you can do this month - the best part is - they're all FREE! I hope you'll consider ways you can help the environment this April.

Warm regards,
Tom Signature