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.

#256 – Get Outside to Watch the Lunar Eclipse

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‘Twill be nights before Christmas and high overhead, the moon will turn brown or maybe deep red. The Earth and the sun with celestial scripts will conspire to make a lunar eclipse. (courtesy of the Huffington Post)

We will have a total lunar eclipse beginning about 1:30 a.m. EST Tuesday, December 21st which is also the Winter Solstice, something that hasn’t happened in 350 years.  Totality will be about 2:41 a.m. EST and will last a little over an hour.  If you only want to be outside for a few minutes, try to time it so you are watching at 3:17 a.m. when the moon will be in its deepest shadow.  For more information go to this website from NPR or follow one of the links below.

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#238 – Light Up Rosslyn

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Come to the Jumbotron at 1100 Wilson Boulevard on Thursday, December 2nd  to see TBD-TV Anchor Morris Jones and local officials as they flip a giant light switch at exactly 6:31 p.m. turning on holiday lights along the rooftops of Rosslyn buildings for the 17th annual Light Up Rosslyn ceremony.  Complimentary refreshments will be provided and the Potomac Harmony Chorus and Beltway Brass will perform during the ceremony.  Activities begin at 5:00 PM.

#208 – Go ice skating at Pentagon Row

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The outdoor ice skating rink at Pentagon Row is now open daily and will have extended hours on days schools are closed.  Lessons are available and you can arrange for birthday parties at the ice rink which includes a 25 minute lesson.

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#207 – Come cheer on the runners in the Marine Corps Marathon

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U.S. Marine Corps Marathon 2008 - male winner:...
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The  annual Marine Corps Marathon is typically held the last Sunday in October. Come out and cheer them on as they run through Arlington and Washington, DC.  There are five locations recommended for spectators.

Visit the Marine Corps Marathon website or download the free APP for the iPhone.

Opening ceremonies will be held at the MCM Start Line on Route 110 in Arlington accessible on Metro’s blue/orange line at the Rosslyn or Pentagon Station.  Metro will open at 5 AM and the race begins at 7:55 AM.  After the start you can cross the Arlington Memorial Bridge to the Lincoln Memorial in DC where you’ll be able to see runners at mile 11 and mile 16. If you head east on Constitution Avenue, past the Washington Monument to  the National Mall you will be in a good position to see the runners at miles 18 and 19.  From there take the Metro via the Smithsonian station and head back into Virginia on the Blue or Yellow line to Crystal City where you can see the runners at miles 22 and 23. There will also be live music and family activities. At the finish line near the Marine Corps War Memorial there will be bleacher seating.  Take Metro’s blue line to Rosslyn or the MCM shuttle from 23rd Street in Crystal City.

The Marine Corps Marathon Finish Festival is usually held in Rosslyn with a family link up area,  music, food samplings and a beer garden.

#195 – Cheer on your favorite Marching Band

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Photo Credit Elizabeth Rylander

Wakefield, Washington-Liberty and Yorktown High School Marching Bands play at Friday night football games as well as at various competitions through the year, including an APS Marching Band Showcase which will have all three of them performing.  This is typically held in October.  Check the schools’ websites for specific dates and locations and come out to cheer them on.

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#191 – Come to the Superstar Family Fun Day and “Mason Mile” Fun Run

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This free community event sponsored by Key School is held rain or shine at the school in mid-October.  For 2011, the event will be  Saturday October 15th from 9-12. The Superstar Family Fun Day is held in memory of Mason Lynch who lost his battle with cancer.  Wear your favorite sports jersey and come out to play sports, participate in a fun run/walk, and enjoy outdoor activities. The Children’s Bloodmobile  will also be on site taking blood donations.  The event is free, but donations  to the Mason Leach Superstar Fund at Children’s National Medical Center and the Key School PTA are welcome.

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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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