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.

Cherry Blossom Festival

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Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin with a backdrop of the Rosslyn Skyline

Spring in Washington is my favorite time of year.  Growing up here, I always enjoyed the annual trek downtown to the Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms in bloom. The “guest of honor” (the cherry blossoms in bloom) doesn’t always arrive in time for the annual festival, or may have arrived and already be gone, but some years the peak date of blooms falls right within the festival celebration and if the temperatures don’t get too warm, rainy or windy, we may be able to enjoy the blossoms through the parade.

For details on the Cherry Blossom Festival and its related events, go to the  official festival site here.

The area around the Tidal Basin and East Potomac Park is the most popular place to visit and you can even rent a paddle boat to get out on the water and enjoy them there.  But if you don’t want to fight the crowds at the Tidal Basin, try the National Arboretum which offers a self-guided tour on their mobile app or visit  the  Kenwood neighborhood near River Road and Brookside Drive in Bethesda/Chevy Chase which offers a seasonal walk.  Blooms in Kenwood should peak a few days later than the ones in DC because of cooler temperatures.

For a walking map of Cherry Blossoms in Arlington, check out the WalkArlington site.

Arlington’s Four High Schools Rank in Top 100 in Challenge Index

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H-B Woodlawn tops the list of area high schools in The Washington Post’s 2010 Challenge Index which measures a public high school’s effort to challenge all of its students.  Three of the four Arlington high schools finished in the top ten, with Washington-Lee High School at Number 6 and Yorktown High School at #10.  Wakefield High School also made the top 100 with the #53 spot.


Earth Day Event Scheduled for National Mall

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Earth Day

Earth Day 2009 is April 22nd.  This date will mark the beginning of  The Green Generation Campaign, a two year initiative that will culminate in next year’s 40th anniversary of Earth Day.  The campaign encourages individuals to become members of the Green Generation by agreeing to be an active citizen, transform their immediate environment, stay informed and inform others, and consume wisely.

In recognition of Earth Day 2009, the Earth Day Network is holding a large-scale event on the National Mall in Washington, DC. On April 19th from noon to 6pm.  For details go to The Earth Day Network website.   The event will have speakers, entertainment and exhibitors.

Historic Garden Week in Virginia

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Homes and gardens around the state will be on tour during Virginia’s Historic Garden Week, typically the third week in April.  For a schedule of tours go to Virginia Garden Week’s website.  In our area, the Fairfax Garden Club hosts a tour of homes and gardens and the Alexandria Garden Club will have many historic homes and gardens available to tour.

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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