The Perseids Meteor Shower, one of the most consistent performers and considered by many as 2010’s best shower peaks tonight August 12th and tomorrow night August 13th. The meteors they produce are among the brightest of all meteor showers, and can produce up to 50 meteors per hour during the peak activity. It is best viewed after midnight and with the crescent moon setting early there should be dark skies through most of the night.
Arlington County Fair August 18th-22nd
Come to Thomas Jefferson Community Center August 18th-22nd, 2010 for the Arlington County Fair. There will be rides, competitive exhibits, food vendors, racing piglets, and Bixby’s Rainforest Rescue featuring animals from the rainforest.
Opening Ceremonies will be held at 6:00 PM Thursday, August 19th with a performance by The Old Guard, Fife and drum Corp from “Pershing’s Own” US Army Band. Prior to the ceremony, there will be a performance from Downrange, a contemporary vocal ensemble from the US Army Band.
There will also be two outdoor movies on the tennis courts. Friday will be teen movie night and Saturday is family movie night.
For hours, directions and more information, click the website here.
Arlington County Public Schools 2011-2012 Calendar
Most Arlington County Public School students will start back to school Tuesday, September 6th, 2011. Barcroft Elementary which is a year round school has already begun classes. Elementary School students will get a five day weekend October 5th-10th with parent teacher conferences on the 5th and 6th and the Columbus Day Holiday on the 10th (middle schoolers have Friday the 6th and the 10th off while high schoolers just have the 10th). Winter Break runs from December 23rd through January 2nd with students returning to class on January 3rd. Spring Break begins the weekend of March 31st and runs through Monday, April 9th unless Monday is needed as a make-up day.
East Falls Church Metro Development
The Arlington County Board has set policy determinations for development of the area around the East Falls Church Metro. The final plan is to be adopted within six months with emphasis on neighborhood-oriented businesses including a grocery store, public gathering space, a western entrance to the Metro Station, and better pedestrian and bicycle access. The Board pledges to preserve single-family homes, protect historic sites, and limit building heights to four to six stories where buildings meet streets. There is still concern from the neighboring residents, however, about the feasibility of the Board’s plan to reduce traffic congestion in the area by reducing parking at the Metro Station.
Capitals Development Camp
Stay cool and inside this week while you watch top hockey prospects and recent draft picks on the ice for drills and scrimmages during the Capitals Development Camp July 12-17. All sessions are at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex and are free and open to the public. http://ht.ly/2akhe
Washington-Lee Summer Concert Series
The US Army Band begins it’s “Washington-Lee Summer Concert Series” tonight, July 8th at 7:30 with the US Army Blues bringing their high-energy and artistic verve to this program featuring big-band classics and new compositions by its members.
The series continues on July 22nd with the US Army Ceremonial Band and July 29th with the U.S. Army Band Downrange with Washington-Lee High School student and Arlington Idol 2010 winner, Sophia Delmar.
The U.S. Army Concert Band performs August 5th and the U.S. Army Orchestra closes out the sereis on August 12th.
All performances will be held at the Washington-Lee High School Auditorium in Arlington and are free and open to the public.
For a complete schedule, including other local venues, click here.
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