All four Arlington high schools were ranked in the top two percent of high schools in the nation according to this year’s Newsweek rankings. Based on The Washington Post challenge index ranking schools based on AP and IB tests, HB Woodlawn ranked highest among the Arlington schools followed by Washington-Lee High School, Yorktown and Wakefield respectively.
It’s World Cup Time!
And Summers Restaurant in the Courthouse area is one of the area’s best places to watch soccer. Every game will be played live as well as rebroadcast in the evening. At least this year you don’t have to go at 3 in the morning to watch a game live. Go USA!
Party in the Plaza
Arlington kicks off its “Party in the Plaza” in Rosslyn tonight, June 2nd, 2010, with live music, dancing and after-work drinks from 5:30-8:00 and continuing Wednesdays in June and July. June will feature salsa music and July will bring swing music.
Memorial Day 2010 Observance at Arlington National Cemetery
Several events are going on this weekend at Arlington National Cemetery to observe Memorial day. Over 250,000 American flags were placed on the gravesites by the Old Guard in a tradition called “Flags In” and they will remain on the gravesites until Monday evening. A new “Price of Freedom” statue was unveiled on May 29th, 2010 and will be on display in the Visitor’s Center. And a Memorial Day Observance ceremony will be held on Monday at 10:30 am at the amphitheatre with a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers at 11. Plan to arrive early as access to the amphitheatre will be limited for security reasons. It is suggested that visitors plan to be at the amphitheatre or the Tomb of the Unknowns by 9:30 a.m.
Old Homes can be Green Homes
The Arlington Heritage Alliance will be holding its annual meeting on May 25th at the Lyon Park Community Center with a panel of experts discussing how “Old Homes can be Green Homes” and offering tips on how to make your old home energy effficient without sacrificing its historic character. For more information click here.
National Bike Month
Did you know that May is National Bike Month?
Two local events are coming up that will help you participate. May 21st, 2010 is Bike to Work Day and Arlington will host three pit stops to make your ride more enjoyable. If you register, you will be able to get a free t-shirt at the pit stop and be able to participate in raffles and demos as well as get free food and drink.
Then on Sunday, May 23rd, certain streets in DC and Arlington will be blocked off for Bike DC’s Washington and Arlington Community Bike Ride.
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