Raising Awareness about Mental Health Issues
Mental Health Month raises awareness about conditions such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.
Donna couldn’t smile. Overwhelmed by the activities of her daily life, she couldn’t concentrate or experience happiness.
New Parking Options at Long Bridge Park
Currently, parking at Long Bridge Park is free on weekends and free after 5 p.m. on weekdays. Due to the construction work and lack of sidewalks, parking on Long Bridge Drive is still prohibited. On weekdays, in the park surface lot there is three-hour metered parking during the day until 5 p.m. and there continues to be no parking overnight. Long Bridge Park patrons can also enjoy free parking all day on weekends at these nearby garages: 1350 S. Clark Street and 1350 Crystal Drive.
McCracken Joins School Board
The Arlington School Board appointed Todd McCracken to fill the vacancy on the School Board created by Libby Garvey’s election to the County Board in March. McCracken was sworn in last month and his term on the School Board will continue through Dec. 31, 2012.
Gearing Up for Komen Global Race for the Cure
Free Clinic volunteer, former patient, in Race for the Cure.
The Arlington Free Clinic’s first breast cancer patient, Tshehai Fekede, is gearing up to run the 23rd Annual Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure in DC on June 2.
Rock Spring Church Marks Its 100th Anniversary
Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ in Arlington will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a weekend full of events May 18-20, culminating with a worship service and traditional Strawberry Festival.
Hynes To Present State of the County
Mary Hynes to address community and business leaders
Arlington County Board Chair Mary Hynes will address community and business leaders during the State of the County breakfast on Tuesday, June 19 from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Crystal City Marriott.
Women’s Club Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Members of the Women’s Club of Arlington gathered Saturday, April 28 at their clubhouse on S. Buchanan Street for a celebration of 80 years of community service.
Sharing Joys of Reading
The Reading Connection holds festival at the Quincy Library
The Reading Connection held a community reading festival at the Quincy Library on Saturday, May 12.
Tomorrow’s Designers, Today
Marymount University hosts Portfolio in Motion 2012 fashion show
Marymount University’s Portfolio in Motion 2012 fashion show on May 3 brought the runway to life with student-designed garments showcased in an ethereal Gilded Forest production.
Ballston Opens Arts & Craft Market
Saturday afternoon, The Ballston Arts & Craft Market opened for the season in the park at Wellburn Square on Saturday, May 12.
Chamber To Salute Businesses
Guernsey, Lampe, Peck to be inducted into Arlington Business Hall of Fame.
The 2012 inductees into the Arlington Business Hall of Fame will be honored at the 26th Annual Arlington's Best Business Awards (ABBIEs) held by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 22 from 7:30 to 9:45 a.m. at the Sheraton National Hotel.
Presidential Visit to Washington-Lee
President Barack Obama made his first visit to Washington-Lee High School on Friday, May 4.
Arlington Neighborhood Day on May 12
From picnics to pony rides, Arlingtonians are gearing up for another great Neighborhood Day! On Saturday, May 12, neighborhoods from Bluemont to Dominion Hills will connect residents at events throughout the County.
Argentina National Day Celebration
Argentina National Day Celebration Featuring Argentine music, tango, exhibitions, food and more. The 25th Annual Argentina National Day Celebration will take place Saturday, May 19 from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 South Old Glebe Road, Arlington. Tickets are $20/advance; $30/door. Visit www.Tickeri.com.
Northern Virginia Bill Signing Puts Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence in Spotlight
A rare moment of bipartisanship between Republican governor and Democratic legislators.
Strangulation will be punished more aggressively to combat violence against women. Campus police will work with other police agencies to crack down on domestic violence of unmarried couples. And the telephone number for a human trafficking hotline will be placed in the restrooms at strip clubs across Virginia.