Island Creek Community Association
Island Creek Express - May 2021
From the Board



To Our Island Creek Community,

Summer is here! The pool is opening!! Please see the below pool newsletter articles and email for details. The board has worked hard in preparing for the worst (and luckily) best case scenario for the pool opening for the 2021 pool season. With changing CDC and VA COVID guidelines, please be on the look-out for the boards operational guidance prior to pool opening as we get closer to Memorial Day Weekend.

With Summer brings out ‘shenanigans’ sometimes. Recently, the condo pool house siding was spray painted with graffiti and this was reported to the police. The same thing happened in neighboring Landsdowne. Due to an increase in ‘suspicious’ activity around the area, we have asked the police to increase their patrols. This means that they will provide increased patrols in Island Creek.

We have a strong relationship with our local law enforcement. But we need your help too! Here are some tips on what you can do:

  1. If you see suspicious activity or individuals, call the police non-emergency number (703) 691-2131.
  2. If you find anything suspicious on the road, tot lot or paths, call the non-emergency number (703) 691-2131 and also contact Cindy CommunityManager@islandcreek.org)

We are on this board to help make Island Creek the best community to live in Fairfax County. We take this very seriously. If you have any suggestions on safety, events, or if you have any questions for the board, please contact Cindy at CommunityManager@islandcreek.org and she will forward your suggestions or concerns to the board.

With the nicer weather also brings more kids out around the community. Please stress to your kids about watching the streets prior to crossing and being careful in the woods. Sadly, we still find trash and other things in the woods that are not safe for kids.

I have been getting more and more calls about neighbor issues. Some of them include loud noises inside ones residence (that you can hear from neighbors) and also neighbors not taking care of their property. I personally went out a couple of months ago and picked up a torn trash bag that had been ripped open and left out for a week and trash was everywhere! Please take responsibility for your property (and trash)! These types of things can bring unwelcome critters and we want to keep Island Creek beautiful!

We are happy to serve you and you are welcome to virtually attend our monthly Board meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7pm. Phone-in instructions are posted on our website at www.islandcreek.org or email me at ICHOAPresident@yahoo.com.

Happy Summer!
Karen Patrick
Island Creek Association President
COMMUNITY SPRING YARD SALE
MAY 22nd


If your car is parked in the clubhouse parking lot, please have it removed by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 21st or it will be towed.

The Annual Spring Yard sale will be held in the Island Creek clubhouse parking lot this Saturday, May 22nd, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon with a rain date of Sunday, May 23rd, from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

We look forward to seeing everyone on May 22nd!
COMMUNITY HAUL AWAY DAY, JUNE 5TH!


Pat Holland and Ania Cress are excited to host their 2nd free Community "Haul Away Day" on Saturday, June 5th, 9am-11am, in the clubhouse parking lot (7550 Thomas Grant Drive).

Residents of Island Creek and all of our neighboring communities are invited!
Need more storage space? Clear out some of that junk cluttering your home?

Junkluggers will recycle, upcycle and donate as many of your items as possible, including:
  • household goods
  • furniture
  • appliances
  • rugs
  • bicycles
  • computers and printers

No TVs or hazardous materials please.

For a full list of items accepted, visit junkluggers.com/items-we-take.html or contact Megan Hicks 703-244-5084 or megan.hicks@junkluggers.com

We will be following the proper COVID-19 safety procedures at the event. Looking forward to seeing you there!




The 2021 pool season begins on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 29th. The hours of operation for the main community and condo pools are:
 
Main Pool  
Memorial Day Weekend (May 29 – 31)
Saturday–Monday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
 
Public Schools in Session
(June 1 – June 11, August 23 – Sept 2)
Monday–Friday       1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday   10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
 
Public Schools Closed
(June 12 – August 23)
Monday–Friday      11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
 
Two Weeks after Labor Day Weekend
(September 7 – September 19)
Monday-Friday       3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday    10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
 
Condo Pool (for condo residents only)
Memorial Day Weekend (May 29-31)
Saturday–Monday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
 
Public Schools in Session
(June 1 – June 11, Aug 23 – Sept 2)
Monday–Thursday   POOL CLOSED
Friday                         4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday    10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
 
Public Schools Closed
(June 11 – August 23)
Monday–Thursday  11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday–Sunday        10 a.m. – 8 p.m.  
 
No extended season hours for condo pool after Labor Day Weekend
POOL OPENING DAY SATURDAY, MAY 29TH!


Welcome to the 2021 pool season! Pool opening day is scheduled for Saturday, May 29, 2021.

More information will be sent regarding pool opening procedures as we get closer to Memorial Day Weekend.

In the meantime, please see the below information regarding registering for pool passes.

You DO NOT need to re-register if you have already done so in the past!

POOL PASSES

Island Creek does not issue physical passes. Instead, we use an online platform called "Cellbadge", with this online platform there are no passes to be picked up or delivered. The lifeguards will ask for your name and address upon entering the pool deck and check you in electronically using a tablet.
  • Who is eligible to register for pool passes? Eligible Members shall be any Owner(s) of record who are in Good Standing with the Association (or their designated tenants). Passes will not be issued to Members who are delinquent in their assessment payments for 60 days or more.
  • Renting in Island Creek? If you rent your home and would like your tenant(s) to have pool passes, you must submit an “owner transfer of privileges” form by going to the Island Creek website at www.islandcreek.org and clicking on the “documents” tab on the top ribbon and scrolling to “online forms”. Once your form is received, we will email your tenant a link to http://islandcreek.cellbadge.com to register for pool passes. Note that you must provide us with your tenant’s email address for them to register.
  • If you registered with Cellbadge in prior years, then you do not need to re-register ever again, you have a pool pass for life! Nothing more is required, just come to the pool and enjoy! You do not need to re-register (if your address has not changed, or your children have not moved into a new age bracket). 
POOL PASS REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS


Step #2: Fill out the green box on the left side of the screen (see below). Once submitted, it will be forwarded to the property manager for approval. Please allow 24-48 hours for approval. 
Step #3: After your access has been approved, you will need to go back to www.islandcreek.cellbadge.com/register and enter information in the blue box on the right side (see below) to request a PIN. 
Step #4: When you click the request a PIN button, you will be sent to a page for you to enter the members of your household who need a pool pass.

Click submit and your application will go to the property manager for approval.

Once approved, you will get an email confirming that your pass was approved, and you have your pool pass for life and come enjoy the pool! 
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Island Creek maintains a list of service providers for our community. If you are interested in advertising, please email communitymanager@islandcreek.org.
 
You can check out the current classifieds on the community website here. 
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