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.

EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES

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With Earth Day coming up Monday, April 22nd, 2013, there are several related activities going on in Arlington.  There is an E-Care Recycling Event at Thomas Jefferson Community Center on Saturday, April 20th from 8:30-3.  On Sunday, April 21st, Arlington’s Green Living Expo will be partnered with George Mason University’s Earth Week Community Fair to be held at GMU’s Arlington campus from noon-4:30.  Mason’s Office of Sustainability is also hosting speakers, workshops, volunteer opportunities and other activities throughout the month of April.  For a list of events, click the Office of Sustainability’s  link here.  And on Monday, April 22nd, the Nauck Community Services Center will be holding a recycling fundraising event from 10-4.

Feed the Pike

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The first ever Columbia Pike Restaurant Week will be held February 18, 2013 and runs through February 24th.  More than a dozen Columbia Pike restaurants will be featuring $25 dinners and $10 lunches, including Lost Dog Cafe, Bangkok 54, Taqueria Poblano and Twisted Vines.  For a complete list of participating restaurants and more information, visit the Feed the Pike website.  Organizers hope to make this an annual event.

The Village of Shirlington Restaurant Week

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Village of Shilington Restaurant Week

The Village at Shirlington announces the return of Shirlington Restaurant Week, Monday, October 8 through Sunday, October 14, 2012.  Featuring 16 local restaurants, Shirlington Restaurant Week will offer patrons two-course lunches for $12, three-course dinners for $25 as well as beverage deals from restaurants including Aroma Indian Cuisine, Capital City Brewing Company, PING by Charlie Chiang’s, T.H.A.I. Shirlington and the newest addition to the village, Café Pizzaiolo.  For the complete menu of special offerings from participating restaurants, see below.

 

Oktoberfest October 6th, 2012

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Capital City Brewing Company is hosing it’s annual Oktoberfest Beer Festival at The Village in Shirlington on Saturday, October 6th from 12-7 PM.   More than 50 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.  For more details go to the Capital City Oktoberfest website

Shirlington Village Oktoberfest 2008
Shirlington Village Oktoberfest 2008 (Photo credit: cliff1066™)

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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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