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Ellen M. Bozman Award: June 30

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Alliance for Housing Solutions (AHS): Ellen Bozman Annual Award

This new award will recognize an individual or organization which has significantly advanced efforts to increase the supply of and/or to improve the quality of affordable housing in Arlington through leadership, innovation and effectiveness over time. Recognition can be for contributions made through Commonwealth or Arlington County policies and programs, project design and implementation, services which improve the quality of life for residents of affordable housing developments, public advocacy, or public education. Nominations must be submitted in writing and document the nominee’s contributions to advancing affordable housing in Arlington. Supporting letters are encouraged. Nominees need not be residents of or located in Arlington. Nominations must be received by June 30, 2009 and sent to The Alliance for Housing Solutions, P.O. Box 7009, Arlington, VA 22207. The first award will be presented at a September 26 reception at the Gates of Ballston Community Center in Arlington. The Gates of Ballston is an affordable housing development. For additional information, contact Sara Bailey, AHS executive director or go to the AHS website.

The Green Grass of Home? No-mow landscaping.

9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S Stafford Street

Kirsten Buhls, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent with the Arlington office of Virginia Cooperative Extension, will lead a workshop on alternatives to traditional yards. She will discuss the environmental impacts of maintaining a grass lawn and talk about alternatives, including planting native ground covers, using yards for food production, xeriscaping, and more. The workshop will include hands-on composting demonstrations and other techniques to help you transform your yard into a space that doesn't rely on chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or frequent watering.

Second Saturdays @ Lacey Woods

10 am – 12 noon - 1200 N George Mason Dr. -- Meet at the N. Frederick St. & 11th St. N. entrance.

Site Leader: Nora Palmatier. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Troung or 703-228-7636.

Ballston Arts & Crafts Market

10 am - 4 pm - Welburn Square (Ballston Metro); between Wilson Boulevard and Fairfax Drive on North Stuart Street

Markets are organized by the Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership and sponsored by the JBG Companies and Piedmont Office Realty Trust. Over 70 local artists, artisans and independent designers from Arlington and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic States bring together their unique, hand-crafted pieces, including diverse jewelry designs, whimsical ceramics, handspun bags and purses, distinctive sculptures, and city photography. For more information contact Jessica Blaszczak, Market Manager, 703.528.3527.

Confident City Cycling classes (CCC1 - in class)

1 - 4 pm - Fairlington Community Center, 3308 Stafford St.

Arlington offers nine free adult bike safety classes that include classroom and on-road sessions. You can reduce your carbon footprint, get in shape and save money learning to ride your bike safely on Arlington streets. CCC1 is a classroom-only event. Participants will be provided with a written curriculum and will be taught; bicycle selection and fit, gearing and cadence, nutrition and hydration, proper use of accessories, bike handling, hazard avoidance, traffic law, proper lane placement, and simple bike maintenance. This class is a pre-requisite for CCC2. Register online. For more information contact Glen at the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, 202-518-0524.

Second Sundays @ Gulf Branch


12:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road

Work up a sweat as we get rid of unwanted plant invaders. We’ll warm up indoors with some basic plant identification and find out why some plants are problematic. Then gear up and head out to remove some of these intruders from the park land. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some tools will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a water bottle.

Third Saturdays @ Tuckahoe Park

10 am – 12 noon - 2400 North Sycamore Street, -- Meet in the circle in front of Tuckahoe Elementary.

Site Leader: Mary McLean. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals. For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Troung or 703-228-7636.

Second Saturdays @ Lacey Woods

10 am – 12 noon - 1200 N George Mason Dr. -- Meet at the N. Frederick St. & 11th St. N. entrance.

Site Leader: Nora Palmatier. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Troung or 703-228-7636.

Ballston Arts & Crafts Market

10 am - 4 pm - Welburn Square (Ballston Metro); between Wilson Boulevard and Fairfax Drive on North Stuart Street

Markets are organized by the Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership and sponsored by the JBG Companies and Piedmont Office Realty Trust. Over 70 local artists, artisans and independent designers from Arlington and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic States bring together their unique, hand-crafted pieces, including diverse jewelry designs, whimsical ceramics, handspun bags and purses, distinctive sculptures, and city photography. For more information contact Jessica Blaszczak, Market Manager, 703.528.3527.

Second Sundays @ Gulf Branch


12:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road

Work up a sweat as we get rid of unwanted plant invaders. We’ll warm up indoors with some basic plant identification and find out why some plants are problematic. Then gear up and head out to remove some of these intruders from the park land. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some tools will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a water bottle.

Third Saturdays @ Tuckahoe Park

10 am – 12 noon - 2400 North Sycamore Street, -- Meet in the circle in front of Tuckahoe Elementary.

Site Leader: Mary McLean. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals. For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Troung or 703-228-7636.

Third Sundays @ Long Branch Nature Center

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM - 625 S Carlin Springs Road

Site Leaders: Matt Neff, Steve Young. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals. For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Troung or 703-228-7636.

Confident City Cycling classes (CCC1 - in class; Spanish translation provided)

5:30 - 8:30 pm - Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th St.

Arlington offers nine free adult bike safety classes that include classroom and on-road sessions. You can reduce your carbon footprint, get in shape and save money learning to ride your bike safely on Arlington streets. CCC1 is a classroom-only event. Participants will be provided with a written curriculum and will be taught; bicycle selection and fit, gearing and cadence, nutrition and hydration, proper use of accessories, bike handling, hazard avoidance, traffic law, proper lane placement, and simple bike maintenance. This class is a pre-requisite for CCC2. Register online. For more information contact Glen at the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, 202-518-0524.

Second Saturdays @ Lacey Woods

10 am – 12 noon - 1200 N George Mason Dr. -- Meet at the N. Frederick St. & 11th St. N. entrance.

Site Leader: Nora Palmatier. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Troung or 703-228-7636.

Ballston Arts & Crafts Market

10 am - 4 pm - Welburn Square (Ballston Metro); between Wilson Boulevard and Fairfax Drive on North Stuart Street

Markets are organized by the Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership and sponsored by the JBG Companies and Piedmont Office Realty Trust. Over 70 local artists, artisans and independent designers from Arlington and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic States bring together their unique, hand-crafted pieces, including diverse jewelry designs, whimsical ceramics, handspun bags and purses, distinctive sculptures, and city photography. For more information contact Jessica Blaszczak, Market Manager, 703.528.3527.

Second Sundays @ Gulf Branch


12:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road

Work up a sweat as we get rid of unwanted plant invaders. We’ll warm up indoors with some basic plant identification and find out why some plants are problematic. Then gear up and head out to remove some of these intruders from the park land. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some tools will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a water bottle.

Arlington County Board: "Walking Town Meeting" in Lyon Park

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Third Saturdays @ Tuckahoe Park

10 am – 12 noon - 2400 North Sycamore Street, -- Meet in the circle in front of Tuckahoe Elementary.

Site Leader: Mary McLean. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals. For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Troung or 703-228-7636.

Confident City Cycling classes (CCC2 - on bike)

1 - 4 pm - Arlington Public Schools Parking Deck over I-66. The main entrance to the parking deck is on 15th St. N., between Quincy St. and Stafford St. on the north side of I-66.

Arlington offers nine free adult bike safety classes that include classroom and on-road sessions. You can reduce your carbon footprint, get in shape and save money learning to ride your bike safely on Arlington streets. CCC2 is an on-bike class. Participants must attend CCC1 beforehand (all classes before 2009 count as CCC1), bring their own bikes, helmets, and water to learn simple maintenance and adjustment techniques, then practice bike handling and hazard avoidance skills and finally a supervised group ride on open streets with motorized traffic. Liability waivers will be required. Any participant under the age of 18 must download a waiver and bring it to class signed by participant's parent or guardian. Register online. For more information contact Glen at the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, 202-518-0524.

Second Saturdays @ Lacey Woods

10 am – 12 noon - 1200 N George Mason Dr. -- Meet at the N. Frederick St. & 11th St. N. entrance.

Site Leader: Nora Palmatier. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Troung or 703-228-7636.

Ballston Arts & Crafts Market

10 am - 4 pm - Welburn Square (Ballston Metro); between Wilson Boulevard and Fairfax Drive on North Stuart Street

Markets are organized by the Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership and sponsored by the JBG Companies and Piedmont Office Realty Trust. Over 70 local artists, artisans and independent designers from Arlington and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic States bring together their unique, hand-crafted pieces, including diverse jewelry designs, whimsical ceramics, handspun bags and purses, distinctive sculptures, and city photography. For more information contact Jessica Blaszczak, Market Manager, 703.528.3527.

Second Sundays @ Gulf Branch


12:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road

Work up a sweat as we get rid of unwanted plant invaders. We’ll warm up indoors with some basic plant identification and find out why some plants are problematic. Then gear up and head out to remove some of these intruders from the park land. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some tools will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a water bottle.

Third Saturdays @ Tuckahoe Park

10 am – 12 noon - 2400 North Sycamore Street, -- Meet in the circle in front of Tuckahoe Elementary.

Site Leader: Mary McLean. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals. For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Troung or 703-228-7636.

Third Sundays @ Long Branch Nature Center

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM - 625 S Carlin Springs Road

Site Leaders: Matt Neff, Steve Young. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals. For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Troung or 703-228-7636.

Second Sundays @ Gulf Branch


12:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road

Work up a sweat as we get rid of unwanted plant invaders. We’ll warm up indoors with some basic plant identification and find out why some plants are problematic. Then gear up and head out to remove some of these intruders from the park land. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some tools will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a water bottle.

Second Saturdays @ Lacey Woods

10 am – 12 noon - 1200 N George Mason Dr. -- Meet at the N. Frederick St. & 11th St. N. entrance.

Site Leader: Nora Palmatier. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Troung or 703-228-7636.

Third Saturdays @ Tuckahoe Park

10 am – 12 noon - 2400 North Sycamore Street, -- Meet in the circle in front of Tuckahoe Elementary.

Site Leader: Mary McLean. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals. For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Troung or 703-228-7636.

Third Sundays @ Long Branch Nature Center

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM - 625 S Carlin Springs Road

Site Leaders: Matt Neff, Steve Young. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals. For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Truong or 703-228-7636.

Second Saturdays @ Lacey Woods

10 am – 12 noon - 1200 N George Mason Dr. -- Meet at the N. Frederick St. & 11th St. N. entrance.

Site Leader: Nora Palmatier. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Truong or 703-228-7636.

Second Sundays @ Gulf Branch


12:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road

Work up a sweat as we get rid of unwanted plant invaders. We’ll warm up indoors with some basic plant identification and find out why some plants are problematic. Then gear up and head out to remove some of these intruders from the park land. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some tools will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a water bottle.

Third Saturdays @ Tuckahoe Park

10 am – 12 noon - 2400 North Sycamore Street, -- Meet in the circle in front of Tuckahoe Elementary.

Site Leader: Mary McLean. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals. For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Troung or 703-228-7636.

Third Sundays @ Long Branch Nature Center

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM - 625 S Carlin Springs Road

Site Leaders: Matt Neff, Steve Young. Arlington County’s 2009 Monthly Invasive Plant Removals. For ages 9 to adult. Not all plants are good for the environment. Invasive plants crowd native ones out for space and light and some can even grow a "mile-a-minute"! Help protect the trees and wildlife habitats of our natural areas. Volunteers meet monthly at the following locations to rescue our park from alien plant invaders. If you have your own garden gloves and tools, please bring them along. Some supplies will be provided. Be sure to come dressed for work, wear long pants, long sleeves, and perhaps a hat. You may also want to bring along a reusable water bottle. Register at Jenn Truong or 703-228-7636.

Other Calendars

Here is the official schedule of Arlington County Government Meetings.

Meetings and events of interest to environmental activists including ACE's own stream cleanups, stream monitoring, films and programs as well as public hearings and other meetings.

Here is a full and up-to-date calendar of WalkArlington events.

Here is a calendar of upcoming events at your neighborhood school.

This page was last revised on: June 28, 2009.