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.

‎#28 – Go see a high school musical

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Not the movie – the real thing. Check individual school websites for performance schedules. Last year there was a unique opportunity to see two schools performing the same musical the same weekend when both Washington-Lee and Wakefield had productions of Godspell.

In 2010,  Washington-Liberty High School will be performing Grease on November 18th-20th,  HB Woodlawn will be presenting its next musical in January, and  Wakefield plans a Spring musical the first two weekends in May.  Bishop O’Connell will be holding a winter musical, The Lamplighter – a musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol, December 9-12th as well as a Spring performance of “Into the Woods” March 26th-28th.  Yorktown‘s schedule for the 2010-2011 school year is not yet on their site.

2010 Clarendon Day is Saturday 9/25

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This year’s Clarendon Day will be combined with Virginia Hospital Center’s Family Fun Day for even more fun!   Starting at 8:20 AM with a 5K run, a 10K at 9:00 AM, and a kids’ dash at 10:30 AM, and followed by music on two stages, over 50 vendors, and food from local restaurants, face painting, games, fitness classes, dancing and health screenings from 11-5.  All events will take place around the Clarendon Metro Station.

#20 – Play tennis at Bluemont Park

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Bluemont Park, at the intersection of Wilson Blvd. and Manchester Street is the largest public tennis facility in Arlington offering nine courts with lights. Arlington residents can now reserve courts online.

#17 – Visit Potomac Overlook Park and Nature Center

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Potomac Overlook Regional Park-4
Image by TrailVoice via Flickr

Potomac Overlook Park in the Potomac Palisades in North Arlington offers 70 acres of peaceful woodland, trails, educational gardens, a small picnic area and a Nature Center.  The Nature Center has a new exhibit called the “Energerium”, where visitors can learn energy basics and ways they can help create sustainable energy solutions.  The Nature Center also offers live animals and natural history exhibits.

#15 – Enjoy a picnic and watch a movie during the Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival

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Every Summer the Rosslyn BID & Rosslyn Renaissance host an outdoor film festival at Gateway Park.  The movies start just after dusk but if you arrive early there will be music and activities related to the theme.  The movies are shown rain or shine but may be cancelled in case of high winds and thunderstorms.   For the complete lineup and more information, see the Rosslyn Film Festival site here.

Capital Bikeshare Program Launched 9/20

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Capital BikeShare
Image by Arlington County via Flickr

Capital Bikeshare launched the largest bike share program in the US today with 13 stations in Arlington and 36 in DC.  Membership is required but can be purchased for a day, a month or a year.  Once you’re a member, you will get the first 30 minutes of each trip free and pay a trip fee for any time beyond that.  Visit the Capital Bikeshare website for more information, fees, and a station map.

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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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