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.

Film Festivals in Arlington Begin

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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

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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"

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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.

Save Gulf Branch

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I recently received an e-mail from a friend of my teenage daughter asking me to join her Facebook group to Save Gulf Branch Nature Center.  As a part of its budget cuts, Arlington County has proposed to close the center on July 1st.   The internet and social networking have allowed word to spread much more rapidly than it would have in the old days.  The Facebook group now has over 2800 members and the community has rallied around and set up a website where residents can sign a petition and make their voice heard in support of keeping this valuable resource.   While Arlington is becoming an increasingly urban community, we need to hold on to our parks, nature centers and green space.  A public hearing will be held at the courthouse March 24th and 25th.

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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