Making the Grade
Local school officials offer strategies for strengthening study habits.
When Jackie Jackson’s son brought home his report card recently, the Centreville mother of three was shocked. "His grades had fallen to an unacceptable level," said Jackson
Flourishing After 55
"Flourishing After 55" from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for Feb. 27- March 2.
Frida Kahlo: Her Photos At Artisphere
The celebrated artist’s life revealed through personal photographs.
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954)’s extraordinary life and iconic biographical paintings have earned her international renown in the world of modern art.
Entertainment
Feb. 15-21
Know of something missing from our community entertainment Calendar? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with any questions. Photos are welcome.
"Really Really:" Reasonable Doubt
Spellbinding 'Really Really' debuts at Signature.
Did he or didn't he? It was the college party of the year and ambitious young co-ed Leigh finally gets her man, the All-American rugby captain Davis. But all is not what it seems as events unfold in the spellbinding production of "Really Really," now playing at Signature Theatre.
Schools Feb. 15-21
The founding classes of Yorktown High School will hold a joint reunion Oct. 19 – 21, at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington. Alumni from Yorktown High School Class of 1963 are participating in a Class Reunion Website at http://classreport.org/usa/va/arlington/yhs/1963/ There are no registration fees required to join in the fun. Each class member has full participation privileges.
Bulletin Board Feb. 15-21
Know of something missing from the community calendar? E-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-917-6407 with any questions. Photos are welcome. For more volunteer opportunities, classes, announcements visit http://www.arlingtonconnection.com and click on Community.
Overlee Clubhouse is gone
Generations of swimmers in the Northern Virginia Swim League know the Overlee Clubhouse on Lee Highway, Arlington. Thousands of youngsters literally competed in its shadow.
Letter: Elections for Family And Community
To the Editor: We need effective, sustainable solutions. When more than 100 million Americans are living in poverty, struggling to keep their homes, when millions of Americans are unemployed and others have given up, we need jobs.
Letter: A River Runs Through It (and That’s a Shame)
A river runs through Arlington, sucking in the unsuspecting. It’s The-School-Lottery-River.
New Officers at Salvation Army
Captains Alan and Mary Gonzalez have been appointed the new Corps Officers for The Salvation Army Arlington Corps located at 518 S. Glebe Road.
New Waste Disposal Agreement
The Arlington County Board approved a new Waste Disposal and Service Agreement between Arlington and Alexandria and Covanta Alexandria/Arlington Inc.
Public Hearing For Reevesland
A public hearing on the future of Reevesland will be held on March 8, 7 p.m. at the Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th St. S.
Leadership Arlington Graduates 36
Leadership Arlington celebrated the graduation of the second Young Professionals Program class, completing a four-month leadership development program.