The Neighborhood Blog
Events and News from around Ashton Heights
The sixth annual Artists Expo/crafts fair will have over 25 local artists, and it's a great opportunity to do holiday shopping. Bring cash and/or checkbook - not all artists accept credit cards.
When: Sunday, December 4, 11:30 am to 4 pm
Where: Congregation Etz Hayim, 2920 Arlington Blvd, Rte 50 (Parking in our lot on Garfield Street or on side streets)
Questions? email Laurie Effron at leffron@gmail.com.
WHEN: November 16th
WHERE: Clarendon United Methodist Church, N 6th and Ivy/Irving Sts, enter social hall on N 6th.
Proposed Agenda
- Mr. Vernon on Jackson Street, volunteered to organize a meeting on geothermal buildings.
Ashton Heights Civic Association At‐large member Nancy VanDoren called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm, after the 7:00 pm social hour featuring a variety of food prepared and presented by Hospitality Committee members Ann Felker and Rita O’Brien, with help from Tim Felker. Twenty‐five people were present, along with three Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) representatives.
The Arlington County staff are working on a major overhaul of the county's sign ordinance. Changes would include reducing greatly the County Board's role in reviewing rooftop signs and sign plans for major projects; allowing more types of signs, including sandwich boards along sidewalks, through an adminstrative process; and allowing more signs in public spaces such as median strips.
The public meeting is a forum for comments and questions on the draft ordinance. Information on the update process and summaries of comments received during previous meetings may be found on the project web site.
WHEN: October 19, 2011, 7 - 9 pm
WHERE: Washington Lee High School Commons (Cafeteria), 1301 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Bonnie Strang bstran@arlingtonva.us (use "Sign Meeting" in the subject heading) or 703-228-0096.
WHEN: October 19th
WHERE: Clarendon United Methodist Church, N 6th and Ivy/Irving Sts, enter social hall on N 6th.
Agenda to be announced.
Scott Sklar, a resident of Ashton Heights, will open his zero-energy home this coming Sunday as part of the 21st Annual Washington, D.C., Tour of Solar Homes & Buildings. He is at 706 North Ivy Street, Arlington, VA 22201 - one block from the intersection of 10th Street and Wilson Blvd, and two blocks from the Clarendon Metro (Orange Line).
WHEN: September 21st
WHERE: Clarendon United Methodist Church, N 6th and Ivy/Irving Sts, enter social hall on N 6th.
7:00 Social Time
7:30 Announcements and Business
7:35 Ofc. Adam St. John, Arlington County Police Department
7:45 Development Update from Jim Richardson and Joan FitzGerald
8:00 Representative from new MidAtlantic Urgent Care on 3301 Wilson Blvd will describe their services
8:15 September is National Emergency Preparedness Month: the Arlington County Office of Emergency Management will explain how the county prepares and responds to major weather events and other civic emergencies.
Lots to do this year at Clarendon Day, Saturday, Sept 24th from 11 am to 5 pm:
- Check out the two dozen arts and crafts exhibitors.
- Visit with over 30 local businesses and nonprofits.
- Enjoy local music.
- Eat tasty treats from more than a dozen local restaurants.
- Take part in fitness and dance classes, health screenings, and more.
- Kids can play in the KidZone or the PNC Mobile Learning Adventure.
Also, don't forget the Pacer's 10k/5k/Kids Dash in the morning!
Mark your calendars to join in the fun! The Children's Parade of Costumes will take place Sunday, October 30th, at 3:00 pm. We'll start at Lyon Park, parade around the neighborhood, and then end up back at Lyon Park for snacks and drinks. We'll hold the event rain (in the Lyon Park Community Center) or shine.
