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Light Up Rosslyn 2011 scheduled for 12/1

November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

Lights On

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Come to Rosslyn on Thursday December 1st for the 18th annual Light Up Rosslyn from 5:15-6:30.  News anchor Morris Jones will be on hand along with members of the Arlington County Board and A-Span (Arlington’s Street People Assistance Network) to flip the switch and light up Rosslyn’s skyline.  There will be live music and refreshments at this free event at the WJLA Jumbo Tron (1100 Wilson Blvd.).  In addition, there will be a Winter Clothing Collection for A-Span which needs winter coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, hats, gloves, socks, and jeans.

 

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The Paw-Liday Gift Market is November 12, 2011

November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Do some holiday shopping and support a good cause on November 12th, 2011 from 10-4 at the Lyon Park Community Center, 414 North Fillmore Street.  Homeward Trails Animal Rescue’s Paw-liday Gift Market will offer a variety of products from artists, crafters, and vendors of jewelry, decoupage, fabric crafts, personalized stationary, embroidered items, custom pet tags, pet product, gifts from around the world and more. Proceeds from the event will help Homeward Trails bring more dogs and cats to loving homes for the holidays.

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Shirlington Hosts An Oktoberfest October 8th, 2011

October 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Oktoberfest 2003 010

Northern Virginia’s Largest Oktoberfest Beer Festival is coming to Shirlington on Saturday, October 8th from 12-7 PM.   More than 40 breweries will be giving out 4 oz samples. There will also be local food vendors, an authentic German band and authentic Oktoberfest food.  Tickets are $25 if you plan to sample the beer, but if not, it is free.

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2011 Clarendon Day is Saturday, September 24th – Rain or Shine!

September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Clarendon Day 2011

This year’s Clarendon Day will again be combined with Virginia Hospital Center’s Family Fun Day for even more fun!   Starting at 8:20 AM with a 5K run, a 10K at 9:00 AM, and a kids’ dash at 10:30 AM, and followed by music and dance performances on three stages, over 50 vendors, and food from local restaurants, face painting, games, fitness classes,  and health screenings from 11-5.  All events will take place around the Clarendon Metro Station.

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Check out a Free Outdoor Movie on the Pike

September 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Blind Side (film)

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The new Penrose Square Giant will be presenting its first Movie Under the Stars on Saturday, September 17th at 8PM (rescheduled from 8/27 due to Hurricane Irene)on the Penrose Square at the intersection of Columbia Pike and S. Barton St.  The featured film will be Best Picture Academy Award nominee, The Blind Side. Former Arlingtonian Sandra Bullock won the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her leading role in this movie.  Bring your family and a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the show.  Parking at the Penrose Square Building will be free! (access from S. Barton St., S. Adams St. and S. 9th St.).  For more information, visit this link.

 

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America’s 911 Foundation Annual Motorcyle Ride will travel through Arlington 8/19

August 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

911 foundation memorial rideAmerica’s 911 Foundation is having their annual  motorcycle ride 8/19-20 to remember and honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 and to raise money for programs that support families of first responders, awarding college scholarships to their children and contributing equipment to emergency responder departments.  An estimated 3000 motorcyclists will be traveling along I-66 Eastbound and 110 South on the afternoon of Friday 8/19.  These roads will be closed to traffic from 2:30 to 4:00.  They will be en route to Pentagon City where they are holding a free concert by Aaron Tippin on Army Navy Drive beside the Pentagon. Visitors to the concert are encouraged to use Metro as there is likely to be traffic congestion in the area.  Army Navy Drive will be closed from S. 12th Street to S. Fern Street from 9:30 a.m. to midnight.

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Celebrate DC Restaurant Week 2011

August 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

DC Restaurant Week

 

August 15th-21st, 2011 is DC Restaurant Week and the following Arlington restaurants as well as many others in the area are offering three course dinners for $35.11 and three course lunches (some locations) for $20.11.  Visit Open Table for reservations or to see more participating restaurants.

Domaso (in the Palomar Hotel)
Extra Virgin Modern Italian
Farrah Olivia*
Jaleo Crystal City
La Tasca
The Liberty Tavern
Lyon Hall
Mala Tang
Me Jana
The Melting Pot *
Morton’s The Steakhouse *
Pinzimini at The Westin Arlington Gateway
Restaurant 3
Tallula*
Willow

*Dinner Only

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Beat the Heat at Larry’s Homemade Ice Cream

August 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Larry's Homemade Ice Cream Clarendon VA

Larry’s Homemade Ice Cream recently opened a new location at 3018 Wilson Blvd. and has another in Crystal City.

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Fire Station No. 3 opens

July 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Fire Station No. 3 Arlington

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Arlington County has announced that Fire Dept. No. 3 in Cherrydale opened today, July 26th, 2011. The public is invited to a dedication ceremony on Friday July 29th at 2PM where they will have a ceremonial uncoupling of a fire house (serving as a “ribbon-cutting”) and a community open house on Saturday, July 30th from 10-2. when visitors can tour the state-of-the-art facility, meet the firefighters and check out the equipment. For more information visit the link here.

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Come Watch Washington Capitals Prospects at their Summer Development Camp

July 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Night Shot

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2011′s Summer Development Camp for Washington Capitals Prospects will be held July 11th-16th at the Kettler Iceplex at Ballston. All on-ice sessions, including the three intrasquad games, are free and open to the public.  Capitals prospects who are under contract as well as recent Capitals draft picks who have not been signed yet will be in attendance.  The camp will wrap up with a Fan Fest on  Saturday, July 16, beginning at 10 AM.  The Fan Fest is a will  feature an intrasquad scrimmage as well as the team’ annual equipment sale, interactive games, autographs and public skating.

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