Dear Chesterbrook Woods neighbors,

Fall is here, and that means it’s time for our annual neighborhood Oktoberfest & Halloween Party! Join us to catch up with neighbors new and old, and enjoy an afternoon of fall fun for the whole family.

When: Sunday, October 25th, 3-6pm
Where: Laburnum Street Cul de Sac

Come for an afternoon that celebrates both Halloween spirit and Oktoberfest tradition — complete with seasonal games and activities, creative crafts, a costume parade for the kids, live entertainment, and refreshments for kids and adults! Mission BBQ is handling the food, so please RSVP by October 18th so we can get our catering order just right!

RSVP Here!

What to expect:
* Food catered by Mission BBQ
* Drinks
* Halloween games, crafts & face painting
* Kids costume parade at 4pm
* Moonbounce, music, and more!

If you would like to bring something to share, we can always use:
* Desserts
* Snacks/side dishes
* Water bottles/juice boxes

We can’t do this without you! This party only happens because neighbors pitch in. Volunteer shifts are just 45 minutes, so you’ll still have plenty of time to enjoy the party. Please sign up to help if you’re able through the RSVP form here

We look forward to seeing you at the party!

Questions? Reach out to the planning committee at CWCAFallFun.

CWCA Oktoberfest Planning Committee

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Good evening, neighbors,

Please join us for the 2026 Fall CWCA meeting on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00pm in the cafeteria of Chesterbrook Elementary School. The meeting will start promptly at 7pm and go until 8:30PM.

Chesterbrook Elementary School is located at 1753 Kirby Rd, McLean, VA 22101.

Agenda to follow.

Thank you,

CWCA Board

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Dear Chesterbrook Woods neighbors,

We’re excited to invite you to this year’s annual Chesterbrook Woods Oktoberfest party, coming up in just a few short weeks, on Sunday, October 25th from 3-6pm at the Laburnum Street Cul de Sac!

Come for an afternoon that celebrates both Halloween spirit and Oktoberfest tradition — complete with seasonal games and activities, creative crafts, a delightful costume parade for the kids, live entertainment, and refreshments for kids and adults! Mission BBQ is handling the food, so please RSVP by October 18th so we can get our catering order just right!

RSVP Here Please

What to expect:

• Food catered by Mission BBQ
• Drinks
• Halloween games, crafts & face painting
• Kids costume parade at 4pm
• Moonbounce, music, and more!

If you would like to bring something to share, we can always use:

• desserts
• snacks/side dishes
• water bottles/juice boxes

We also need volunteers to make this event awesome (shifts are only 45 minutes), so please sign up to help if you’re able! Sign up through the RSVP form here. We look forward to seeing you at the party!

Questions? Reach out to the planning committee via CWCAFallFun.

CWCA Oktoberfest Planning Committee

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Dear Chesterbrook Woods Residents,

This fall, the Chesterbrook Woods Citizens Association will publish the 2026-27 Community Directory—a valuable resource for Chesterbrook Woods residents. As in past years, we are working with AtoZ Connect, which specializes in creating directories for homeowners’ associations.

Advertising in the Directory is a great way to show support for the Chesterbrook Woods community while also giving residents the opportunity to support your business or service in return.

You can purchase a full-page or half-page ad, and there are premium placement opportunities available on the back cover, inside front cover, inside back cover, and divider pages.

To give every advertiser and community member an equal opportunity for the high-demand premium spots, we will be holding a lottery for the following locations: Back Cover, Inside Front Cover, Inside Back Cover, and Dividers. If you are interested in a premium placement, or a standard ad, please complete the stephanie by October 15, 2026.

After the lottery, Stephanie will contact you to confirm your ad placement. Please note: there is no need to send payment or artwork until your location has been finalized.

If you have any questions about advertising in the Directory, please reach out to Stephanie at stephanie.

Thank you for your support of Chesterbrook Woods Citizens Association!

Best regards,
CWCA Board

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Dear Neighbors,

We hope you are all safe and navigating the aftermath of last night’s intense storm. Sharing an update from the committee leading efforts to bury powerlines in our neighborhood:

From the Committee On Power Line Burying

During the summer, the committee has been collecting signatures of Chesterbrook Woods neighbors who support the idea of burying power lines to reduce the risk of power outages. To date, we have 137 signatures or about 23% of the 540 households in our directory. Many thanks to those who have signed.

What will it take to grab Dominion Energy’s attention and add Chesterbrook Woods to the list of neighborhoods asking to have their power lines buried? The committee doesn’t have a firm answer but assumes we’ll need more than 50% (270) and are hoping for 75% (405).

Request: Please visit a mailbox of an address listed below to read and sign the petition by Friday, September 18th. This provides the committee some time to determine next steps before the CWCA Fall meeting.The petitions are hanging on the mailbox in a large plastic envelope marked "Petition". If you would like to sign but are physically unable to visit one of these locations, please email Arthur directly and he will gladly assist you.

• Arthur St. André 1434 Woodacre Dr.
• Bethany Morrison 1510 Laburnum St.

Please be assured that signing this petition is simply a show of community interest. It does not commit you or your property to the project, nor does it give Dominion permission to begin any work. We kindly ask block captains and those who’ve already signed to mention this effort and encourage others to sign.

In closing, we’re sharing the website to Dominion’s Strategic Program, which answers some questions of the process:

https://www.dominionenergy.com/about/delivering-energy/electric-projects/strategic-underground-program

Thank you, and if you have additional questions after reviewing the link above, please contact Arthur arthur.st.andre or Bethany bethanypoulos.

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Hi Neighbors,

Sharing the following in-person opportunity with the McLean District Police Station Community Engagement Program. Information below with link to image found here:

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This event will be in the McLean Governmental Center: 1437 Balls Hill Road on Thursday, September 10th at 7PM. The topic will be on FCPD Victim Services. Please arrive early as this will start promptly at 7PM.

Thank You,

Patrick Smaldore

McLean District Station Community Advisory Committee Vice Chair

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Thank you to everyone who braved the rain clouds on Saturday to attend the CWCA Environmental Event and to our generous neighbors, Anna, Katya and Manuel who shared their knowledge and to Megan, Yelena and their kids for running the lemonade stand.

What a great morning learning about home efficiency, checking out solar and battery storage, chatting with not one but two master gardeners, one of whom is even a master naturalist. Those who walked down Forest, had a chance to see rainwater management, tree championship and invasives management all in one property. Lemonade and cookies were icing on the cake. And, it was great to have Supervisor Bierman there to share information on county initiatives and hear some of our concerns.

Please let us know if you’d like to be involved in the CWCA Environmental Advocacy Committee or if you have comments about yesterday’s event or ideas for the future. We can be reached at cwcatreeplanting

We are all focused on making our great community even better!

CWCA Environmental Committee

p.s. If you missed the event, here are some useful links for connecting to home energy efficiency; why and where to buy native plants; how to rescue trees from invasive vines; county resources on composting; and county resources for water mitigation programs including flood mitigation assistance.

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Hello Neighbors!

Hope to see you today, Saturday, Aug 22nd between 10 am -12 noon. Catch up with neighbors, enjoy some lemonade and get your questions answered about energy and environmental initiatives. Is solar a good investment? How do I know what native plants or trees to plant? How are we caretakers for our environment? What programs and resources does the county have to help?

The experts will be on Calla Drive and Forest Lane. Come for a tour of solar and battery storage (5900 Calla) at 10 am, 10:30, 11 or 11:30. Talk to a coach from goelectricdmv.org for ideas on boosting your home’s energy efficiency. If you’ve wondered how a heat-pump works, now’s the time to get your questions answered!

Have questions about native plants and trees? Get answers from the master gardeners along Calla and pick up a soil testing kit and info on managing the dreaded lantern fly. Check out the landscape conservation beds and new trees planted through the CWCA Tree Planting program at 1508 Forest (on the gravel road) just down the street from Calla and Forest.

See you soon!

Best Regards,
CWCA Environmental Committee

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Hello Neighbors!

Come spend a little time with us during our event tomorrow, Saturday, August 22nd 10 am -12 noon. Catch up with neighbors, enjoy some lemonade and get your questions answered about energy and environmental initiatives. Is solar a good investment? How do I know what native plants or trees to plant? How are we caretakers for our environment? What programs and resources does the county have to help?

The experts will be on Calla Drive and Forest Lane. Come for a tour of solar and battery storage (5900 Calla) at 10 am, 10:30, 11 or 11:30. Talk to a coach from goelectricdmv.org for ideas on boosting your home’s energy efficiency. If you’ve wondered how a heat-pump works, now’s the time to get your questions answered!

Have questions about native plants and trees? Get answers from the master gardners along Calla, and check out the landscape conservation beds and the new trees planted through the CWCA Tree Planting program at 1508 Forest (on the gravel road) just down the street from Calla and Forest. Pick up a soil testing kit and information on managing the dreaded spotted lantern fly.

Connect with neighbors, get questions answered and enjoy some refreshments!

Best Regards,
CWCA Environmental Committee

p.s. we’re keeping an eye on tomorrow’s weather and send an email update if we need to move the event to Sunday, August 23rd 10 am-noon.

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