2014 Christmas Tree Collection Schedule
The Arlington Department of Environmental Services has announced that Christmas Tree Collection will be from January 6-17, 2014 on your regular trash day. Be sure to removal all decorations, nails, stands and plastic bags and place the tree on the curb no later than 6 am on your regular trash collection day. After the trees are collected, they will be ground into wood mulch for garden use. Check out this short video to see how Arlington recycles your tree.
Residents who do not have curbside recycling service, such as those living in townhouses, apartments, or condominiums, may call (703) 228-6570 Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m to schedule an appointment to bring their Christmas trees to the Solid Waste Bureau.
After January 17, holiday trees will not be recycled, but will be collected as trash on your regular trash collection day.
Three Ways to Light Up Arlington this week
Light up Arlington in Three Different Locations
Light up the Village
Shirlie Lights Up the Village in Shirlington on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 from 6:30 -8:30 pm with a tree lighting at 6:30 by Allison Starling, photos with Santa beginning at 6:45 inside the UPS Store, horse and carriage rides (Bring a non-perishable food item for AFAC), live entertainment, and promotions and specials from some of the Shirlington merchants.
Light Up Rosslyn
On Thursday, December 5th, 2013 dozens of rooftops will be lit up at Light Up Rosslyn from 5:30-6:30 in front of the WJLA Jumbotron at the corner of Wilson Blvd. and N. Lynn Street. The event will feature speeches, music, free food and drink. There will also be a winter clothing collection drive.
Miracle on 23rd Street
And on Friday, December 6th, 2013 from 6-9 PM, Linden Resources will present their annual “Miracle on 23rd Street” at their headquarters at 750 23rd Street S. This free event is the traditional kick-off of the local holiday season in the Crystal City area. Santa Claus will arrive on an Arlington County fire truck, there will be a tree lighting ceremony, holiday music and children’s activities.
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Dominion Hills Craft Show Saturday, November 2nd, 2013
Shop Local. . . Really Local!
The Tenth Annual Dominion Hills Fall Craft Show will be held Saturday, November 2nd from 10 am to 5 pm at the Dominion Hills community House at 6000 Wilson Blvd. , Arlington VA.
Twelve local and regional artisans will be featuring paintings, jewelry, fine woodturning, papercutting, stationery, scarves, pottery, bath and body products, glassware, and sweets. Admission is free and all are welcome. Come and browse these original, handcrafted works for unique and reasonably priced gifts for the holidays — or for yourself!
Featured artists:
Lucila Castro- Hand-Painted Silk Scarves
Amy Fromm – Interlaken Soak Co.(artisan bath and body care) www.interlakensoakco.com
Elisabeth Hudgins -Mixed Media Paintings www.ElisabethHudgins.com
Dave Jenkins – Papercuttings www.davidjenkinspapercuttings.com
Bryan Jernigan – Acrylics and Stationery www.wix.com/bryanjernigan/artwork
Julie Jernigan – Jules’ Jewels www.julesjewelsjewelry.com
Steve Lebowitz – Steven Howard Confections
Moon O’Connor – Decorative and Functional Pottery
Carolyn Raich – Brighter Day Beads (jewelry & jewelry-making parties) http://brighterdaybeads.com/
Steven Summerville – Virginia’s Dream Pottery www.stevensummerville.net
Anjali Sunderam – Sovereign Treasures Hand-Painted Glass www.facebook.com/sovereigntreasures
Gary Trusty – Fine Woodturned Pieces
November 2013 Calendar of Area Events
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