Back to School Safety
Good luck to all the students here at Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments. Whether you’re just entering pre-school or studying for a graduate degree, best wishes for a successful and studious new school year! And residents, be sure to watch out for frequent school bus stops in the area.
Kids, if you’re planning to catch a ride on the school bus this fall, Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station reminds you to remember the following points:
- Arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is due
- Never run across the road without looking both ways first
- Walk on sidewalks whenever possible. If you have to walk on the roads, always walk facing traffic.
- Look left, then right, then left again, as cars will approach from the left first.
Every Drop Counts
Become an advocate for one of our most endangered species: Our water supply.
- Turn off tap water while brushing your teeth.
- Take short showers
- Use washing machines and dishwashers only with full loads of clothes and dishes.
- Report running toilets and leaky faucets.
Future generations will thank you.
Enjoy Autumn
Here it comes: The air is crisp; the trees are changing color; the days are getting shorter. Time to dig out your favorite sweater and go for a brisk walk in the park. Fall is upon us again! It will be time for football and Thanksgiving turkey before you know it! We hope you can take some time out and enjoy the season.
Turn Back The Hands Of Time
Daylight Saving time ends on November 7 at 2:00 a.m. Before hitting the hay Saturday night, it’s wise to set your clocks and watches back one hour. When you wake up Sunday morning, you’ll gain back that hour you lost in April. How refreshing!
Food Drive
We’d like to take this opportunity to wish each of you happy holidays in the spirit of the season; we are hosting a food drive for a local charity. Those of you who’d like to help, can drop off nonperishable food items at the office from November 1st to the 19th. We will take care of delivery. Thank you in advance for your generosity
You May Never Know What May Drop In
Many circumstances of life are not expected and not welcome. Make sure that all of your possessions on this property are covered by a renter’s insurance policy, so that you will be compensated in the event of fire, theft, flood, or natural disaster. Renter’s insurance costs very little, but will greatly help you to recover from a loss. Look into renter’s insurance today!
Maintenance Corner
Toilet Maintenance—Non flushable items
There are a lot of myths swirling around about what’s flushable and what’s not. Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station wants to clear up any confusion. Paper towels, diapers, wet wipes, Q-tips, Kleenex and all feminine products are not flushable. Flushing these items can cause severe sewer blockages, resulting in inconveniences for our residents.
Kitchen Stove Maintenance
To keep your range and oven working safely and efficiently, please clean them often. Range-tops and burners should be cleaned after each use with glass or tile cleaner. Never use a sharp object to clean your oven. Hood vent filters should be cleaned monthly. We appreciate your efforts to keep your home safe, clean and attractive.
Storage Spaces Available
There are still a few available storage spaces. For a very nominal fee you can have all your seasonal equipment, etc. out of your apartment, stored in one of our spaces. Call the office for details.
Social Gatherings
October - Halloween Party
Residents, keep an eye out for flyers and e-mails regarding upcoming events.
Local Happenings
September:
1st-5th - Sound of Music at Wolftrap
4th - Jimmy Buffett - Jiffy Lube Live
6th-9th - NY Mets at Nationals Stadium
7th - Fonz Phto Club at National Zoo
9th - OVO by Cirque du Soleil - Washington National Harbor
11th - Marc Anthony at the Patriot Center
12th - Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins - Fedex Field
19th - Through November - Fall Festival - Cox Farms, Centreville
25-26th - Das Best Oktofest - Washington National Harbor
October:
1st - Through 31st - Pumpkin Festival - Hollis Farms - Sky Meadows
6th - Verdi at Terezin - Kennedy Center
6th - WWE Raw - Verizon Center
9th - Freedom Festival - Patriot Center - GMU
10th - Green Bay vs Washington Redskins - Fedex Field
22nd - Dec. 26th - Oklahoma - Arena Stage
23rd-31st - Locomotion - The Family Theatre at Kennedy Center
26th-30th - Washington International Horse Show - Verizon Center
28th-31st - Evening with Jim Brickman - Wolftrap
31st - Boo at the Zoo - National Zoo
November:
6th - Jimmy Lange Boxing - Patriot Center - GMU
15th - Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Redskins - Fedex Field
26th - Through Dec 19 - Snow White, Rose Red (& Fred) - Kennedy Center
Community Dates
September:
Pest Control every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
1st - Rent Due
5th - Clubhouse Rented
19th - Clubhouse Rented
18th-22nd - Guest Suite Reserved
14th - Flag Day
19th - Clubhouse Rented
October:
Pest Control every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
1st - Rent Due
2nd-5th - Guest Suite Reserved
4th - Independence Day – office closed
3rd,10th & 17th - Clubhouse Rented
24th - Guest Suite Reserved
November:
Pest Control every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
1st - Rent Due
13th-19th - Guest Suite Rented
14th - Clubhouse Reserved
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