All Around Arlington

Whether you live in Arlington, Virginia or are thinking of moving here this site is for you. Presented by Elizabeth Bouchard, Arlington native and longtime real estate professional.

#74 – Do Something Good for the Environment

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Join EcoAction Arlington, formerly Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment, and attend events they participate in during the year, including an upcoming Green Living Expo.  They sponsor volunteer events such as stream cleanups, invasive plant removals, highway cleanups, and storm drain markings, and educational Green Living events. Special events this year included a Summer Solstice Celebration at Barcroft Park  with several service project options as well as a geocaching demonstration, a high tech treasure hunt game where you use a GPS to find a hidden container.

 

#73 – Run in the Amazon Conservation Team Run for the Rainforest 5K

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Image by crossfirecw via Flickr

‎The annual Amazon Conservation Team Run for the Rainforest 5K at Pentagon Row is typically held the last weekend in June.  The race is the first and only charity race in the Washington Metropolitan  area that directly benefits rainforest conservation and indigenous community support.   In addition, a school supply drive is held in conjunction with the race to collect items needed for children that attend school in the rainforest villages of Suriname and Colombia.

#72 – Attend the Columbia Pike Blues Festival

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The Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival held in June features free live music from national and local artists, lots of food, and a Music Experience Tent where kids can get a mini-lesson in guitar.  For 2013 the event will be held June 15th from 1PM to 8 PM on South Walter Reed Drive at Columbia Pike.  The lineup for 2013 is below.  Check the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization website for more details on this year’s event.

  • 1:00p – BG and the Mojo Hands
  • 2:00p – Clarence “Bluesman” Turner
  • 3:30p – Chris Polk
  • 5:00p – Cathy Ponton King
  • 6:30p – G.E. Smith

#71 – Enjoy Free Concerts al fresco at the Lubber Run Park Amphitheater

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Lubber Run Park in Arlington Forest has frequently been the site of many Arlington Arts Al Fresco Events including free outdoor dance, musical and theatrical performances.  After a hiatus for a couple of years due to budget cuts the free Summer Concert Series returned to Lubber Run Amphitheater in 2011.  Shows usually begin in June and continue on most Friday and Saturday evenings with children’s performances on Sundays through early August.  For the complete schedule, visit the Arlington Arts website.

#70 – Visit The Salsa Room

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Try The Salsa Room on Columbia Pike for dinner and dancing.  The club, formerly known as Ceclias, has consistently offered live international Latin acts.  They also offer classes and special events throughout the year, including a New Year’s Day event known as Fade2Black coming up on 1-1-11 where you can get a VIP card offering discounted admission for the rest of the year and take salsa and bachata classes.  Regular weekly events include “Salsa State of Mind” Thursdays, “Salsa Obsession” Fridays and “Visage” Saturdays.  Check their website for details.

NOTE:  The Salsa Room has moved to Tysons.

#69 – Come to the Summertime Concerts at the Air Force Memorial

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The Air Force Band conducts occasional outdoor concerts during the Summer at the Air Force Memorial on Columbia Pike. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs and you can listen to the music of the Airmen of Note, the Singing Sargents, the Concert Band, or the Air Force Strings while you enjoy a great view of the monuments in DC.

NOTE:  Check the Air Force Memorial website as the concerts are not scheduled as regularly as they were in the past and rules for picnics, chairs, parking, etc. may have changed due to construction and expansion of the Arlington National Cemetery around the site.

About This Site

As a native of Arlington, Virginia and a longtime real estate agent, Elizabeth Bouchard has developed this site for those who live in Arlington or are thinking about moving here. When people choose a home, they don't just pick out the house that meets their needs. They pick out a neighborhood and community they are comfortable in. This site is designed to keep you informed about events in and around Arlington and to learn more about the community. For more information regarding real estate, visit her Samson Properties website at www.elizabethbouchard.com.

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