December 2025
📅 Board Meeting
Date: Wednesday, December 17 @ 7 p.m.
Location: Microsoft Teams
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From the Board
As we head into December, we want to thank all Soapstone residents for your continued involvement, patience, and support as we work through several important projects across the cluster.
We are excited to share that Soapstone Cluster has officially been awarded the Fairfax PRISM Mini-Grant to help remove invasive vines and shrubs that are threatening our trees. This is a competitive and meaningful award, and it reflects the strength of our community’s commitment to caring for our natural areas. Our first volunteer workday in November was a great success — thank you to everyone who came out to help cut ivy, clear vines, and record volunteer hours toward our required 50% match. Additional workdays will be scheduled in the new year.
At the November Board Meeting, we discussed the draft Maintenance & Cluster Standards Procedures, which were shared with residents recently. These procedures are intended to create clarity and consistency around exterior maintenance expectations, the annual inspection process, and how we address issues if they arise. We will continue refining these documents as we prepare to present them for adoption at the 2026 Annual Meeting. As a reminder, all residents are encouraged to comment on the draft by December 31, 2025.
We also reviewed several ongoing maintenance topics, including lighting concerns, landscaping updates, and follow-ups from previous meetings. Thank you to the residents who have reached out with questions, comments, and suggestions — your involvement really does help shape these initiatives. Meeting minutes can from the November meeting can be found here: November 2025 Minutes
Leaf season has been… a season! While the first pickup required some schedule shuffling due to weather, BrightView has been working steadily through the cluster. Two additional leaf pickups are scheduled for December, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as the final rounds are completed.
Finally, we encourage all residents to attend the next Board Meeting on Wednesday, December 17, where we’ll review fall updates, provide a status report on the grant project, and — most importantly — discuss the draft 2026 cluster budget. Your participation is always welcome and appreciated.
Best regards,
Soapstone Cluster Association Board of Directors
Cluster Events
No events are scheduled.
Happy Holidays!
Community Events
Winterfest 2025
📅 Thu–Sat, Dec 4–6 | Evening
📍 Brown’s Chapel Park
Holiday lights, fire pits, Enchanted Forest walk, vendors, and Santa photos.
Ice Skating at Reston Town Center
📅 Daily in December | Hours vary
📍 Reston Town Center Pavilion
Open throughout the month — a classic Reston winter activity.
Holiday Performances: The Carolers
📅 Sat, Dec 20 | Evening
📍 Reston Town Center
Strolling carolers performing festive holiday music.
Seasonal Events at Fairfax Parks
📅 All Month
📍 Various Fairfax County Park Locations
Winter markets, nature programs, and family-friendly holiday activities.