Author: Daniel G. Rego
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BallstonConnect Club
The Ballston Business Improvement District (Ballston BID) has recently established the “BallstonConnect Club“. The Club sponsors community events that are free or discounted to its members. It’s a hyper-local, lifestyle program providing new experiences, interests, and events just outside your door. Property owners, HOA’s and condominium associations within the Ballston BID’s area as well as…
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Announcement of Monday, Nov. 13, Buckingham Community Center Civic Association at The Carlin
The next meeting of the Buckingham Community Civic Association (BCCA) will take place on Monday, November 7, 2017, in the ground floor meeting area of The Carlin (4300 N. Carlin Springs Road), beginning at 7:30 p.m. The main topics will be the following: A presentation by a representative of the Wesley Housing Corporation on the…
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Culpeper Garden Open House
Preview Culpepper Garden’s plans to renovate the original 204 apartments that were build and opened in 1975. We’ll share renovation plans, timetables, on site relocation for residents and our model apartment. Enjoy light refreshments prepared by Culpepper Garden’s wonderful dining director, Ray Riddle. RSVP to Emily Pfister, Development and Communications Coordinator Onsite parking is recommended…
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Saturday, Sept. 16, County Board hearing on Lubber Run Community Center replacement project
At its regular meeting on Saturday, September 16, 2017, the Arlington County Board will hold a public hearing to consider endorsing the conceptual design for the replacement of the Lubber Run Community Center (meeting agenda item number 54). The meeting agenda is at http://arlington.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1104. Scroll down to Item 54 to learn more about the hearing. The County…
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Announcement of Monday, Sept. 11, Buckingham Community Center Civic Association at The Carlin
The next meeting of the Buckingham Community Civic Association (BCCA) will take place on Monday, September 11, 2017, in the ground floor meeting area of The Carlin (4300 N. Carlin Springs Road), beginning at 7:30 p.m. The main topics will be the following: A presentation by Peter Lusk, Chief of the Athletic and Facilities Services…
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Senior activities in September 2017
There are five senior centers in Arlington with a wide variety of fitness, educational, sports, arts and travel opportunities. Adults 55+ may participate in all of the following activities by registering with the Office of Senior Adult Programs. ($20 annual fee which includes a 36 page bi-monthly magazine, “Arlington County 55+ Guide.”) SEPTEMBER TRIPS FROM …
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New Lubber Run Community Center Update from Arlington County Gov’t
At Community Meeting #4 on July 19 concept designs for the new Lubber Run Community Center and Park were presented by VMDO, Inc. architects. If you were unable to attend the meeting or have more to share, the feedback activities that were conducted at the meeting are now on-line and can be found here. The…
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Closure of Wilson Blvd. for pedestrian bridge demolition on Saturday, May 13, Sunday, May 14, and Saturday, May 20, 2017
Clark Construction will be demolishing the pedestrian bridge over Wilson Blvd. and ancillary components of said bridge on the following days: Saturday, May 13, 2017; Sunday, May 14, 2017; and Saturday, May 20, 2017. The tentative schedule will be as follows: Saturday, May 13: Removing various trees, strip bridge down to structure Sunday, May 14:…
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Announcement of Monday, May 8, 2017, BCCA meeting at The Carlin
The next meeting of the Buckingham Community Civic Association (BCCA) will take place on Monday, May 8, 2017, in the ground floor meeting area of The Carlin (4300 N. Carlin Springs Road), beginning at 7:30 p.m. The main topics for the meeting will be: 1, Presentation and discussion by Delegate Patrick Hope, Virginia House…
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Notable tree in Buckingham neighborhood
During its meeting of Tuesday, April 25, 2017, the County Board honored two new notable trees in the Buckingham neighborhood as part of the County’s Arbor Day celebration (see https://newsroom.arlingtonva.us/release/arlington-county-recognizes-notable-trees-celebrates-arbor-day/). Both trees, one of which is a pin oak (Quercus palustris) and one of which is a southern red oak (Quercus falcata) received plaques. he pin…
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May 17: New Lubber Run Community Work Session #3
The third work session for the planning of the new Lubber Run Community Center will take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Barrett Elementary School. At the second workshop, project planners presented four design options and asked for comments. The third workshop will discuss the option that the planners have…
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Buckingham Neighborhood on Washington Post
The Washington Post has recently published in its Real Estate section an in-depth article of our neighborhood. The article, titled “Affordability and history in Arlington’s Buckingham neighborhood“, was written by Harriet Edleson, and feature an interview with BCCA’s vice president, and Arlington resident Daniel G. Rego. The article can be read in its entirety at…
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Upcoming Work Sessions for New Lubber Run Community Center Project
The Lubber Run Community Center is the oldest County facility specifically designed as a community center. It was a great center for many years but sadly without elevators it is not ADA compliant. The County intends to replace the existing center based on feedback from a robust community process that will define community and County needs…
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Arlington County Joint Facility Advisory Committee Roundtables
Note that some of the roundtables will take place in locations near the Buckingham neighborhood, including the Central Library and Washington-Lee High School. For information about the Joint Facility Advisory Committee and its activities, see https://commissions.arlingtonva.us/jfac/ Tackling Big Needs Within Arlington’s Limited Space Invitation to Roundtables Join the Joint Facilities Advisory Commission (JFAC) members for a small interactive…
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Arlington Public Schools Community Engagement opportunities
Arlington Public Schools Community Engagement opportunities: Sat. Feb. 25 Child Development Resource Fair presented by The Arlington Early Intervention Interagency Coordinating Council (AEIICC) & co-sponsored by Arlington SEPTA. 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Location: Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd. 22204 (bilingual flyer enclosed) Sat. Feb. 25 Feel the Heritage Festival sponsored by Arlington County with the participation of many…
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Wednesday, Feb. 8, New Lubber Run Community Center Community Design Meeting
New Lubber Run Community Center Community Design Kick-Off Meeting Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the Community Kick-Off Meeting to design the new Lubber Run Community Center on Wed., Feb. 8 at 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Barrett Elementary School. While youth 10 and older, teens, adults and seniors are invited to attend the…
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Monday, Jan. 30 Buckingham Community Civic Association meetings: Elections and future meeting dates
At the Monday, January 30 meeting of the Buckingham Community Civic Association (BCCA) meeting, members will elect the BCCA’s 2017 officers and establish BCCA’s 2017-2018 meeting dates. Please send me an e-mail message if you would like to serve as a BCCA officer or as a delegate to organizations in which BCCA has representation. If…
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Free Lubber Run Performances for Kids – September 17 & 18
Sunday, September 17, 11:00 am MR. KNICK KNACK Mr. Knick Knack! is Washington DC’s leading entertainer for young children, melting hearts with his infectious original songs focusing on the fundamentals of family, love, and overcoming fear. As a solo artist, he has been making music for kids for over 15 years, performing thousands of shows in…
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October 25th Open House – Arlington Neighborhood Villages
On October 25, 2016, there will be an open House for Arlington Neighborhood Villages (ANV), a County-wide community activity. The Open House will take place on the ground floor of the NRECA Conference Center at 4301 Wilson Blvd. in Ballston, on the north side of Wilson Blvd. between N. Taylor St. and N. Utah…
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Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, Buckingham Community Civic Association meeting at The Carlin
The next meeting of the Buckingham Community Civic Association (BCCA) will take place on Monday, September 12, 2016, in the ground floor meeting area of The Carlin (4300 N. Carlin Springs Road), beginning at 7:30 p.m. Agenda 7:30 Introduction and General Announcements 7:45 Arlington County’s Senior Adult Programs. Presenter: Jessica Vasquez, 55+ Unit, Office of…
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