Once again, Arlington is offering free trees to residents through its local civic associations. This year, tree whips from the Bur Oak and American Hazel are being offered in 5 gallon containers. Contact your local civic association tree representative for more information.
Taste of Arlington scheduled for May 17th
Arlington’s largest single day event features food from over 40 area restaurants, live entertainment and children’s activities. This year it will be held on Sunday, May 17th from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM on Wilson Blvd. next to Ballston Common Mall. Tickets and more information are available online at tasteofarlington.com.
Film Festivals in Arlington Begin
Last Summer my family and I spent many Friday nights at Rosslyn’s Gateway Park enjoying James Bond movies under the stars. This Summer tthe free movies begin May 1st and run through September 4th. For a complete schedule, go to the Rosslyn Film Festival website.
Crystal City kicks off their own outdoor film festival Monday May 4th with showings of films about Superheros in the courtyard across from the Crystal City Metro Station. The festival runs through September 21st. Their schedule is found at this site.
Arlington Farmer's Market
This is a great time of year to visit Arlington Farmer’s Market on a Saturday morning. Located in the County Courthouse parking lot, the market is open Saturdays from 8 AM -noon from mid-April to December and from 9 AM to noon the rest of the year. By limiting the distance farmers can travel to 125 miles, this is a great way to support local farmers and buy green. My favorites are the peaches, strawberries and sorbet while my kids love the yogurt and tomatoes. Besides fruits and vegetables you can find fresh baked breads, cut flowers, soaps, eggs and meats, pasta, mushrooms and honey.
Documentary about Arlington’s "Smart Growth"
Having been born and raised in Arlington, I remember the days before Metro, when Ballston was called Parkington and you drove there to visit The Hecht Co., South Pacific Restaurant, the 7 and 9 Shop, Hahn’s Shoe Store, or Danneman’s Fabrics. Clarendon had a free standing Sears store and a JC Penney.
Arlington’s push to get as many Metro stops as possible, when other suburban communities were afraid Metro would bring urban problems along with it, resulted in what Arlington is today – a model for “Smart Growth” and its pedestrian friendly urban villages helped earn the Washington area the title of “the most walkable major metropolitan area” in the country.
Now, a new documentary details the story of “Arlington’s Smart Growth Journey”. You can view it online here.
Arlington County Market Statistics for March 2009
Real estate statistics for Arlington County for March 2009 are now posted at this link.
