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This Saturday is the 2011 Arlington County Housing Fair. Here’s a brief summary of the event: When: Saturday, 10/1, 9am – 2pm Where: NRECA, 4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington (1 Block from the Ballston Metro) What: Discover practical advice for managing money, improving credit and avoiding eviction or foreclosure; Attend tenant and homebuyer workshops (English/Spanish); Meet [...]
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ABBIE Time! Nominate for Your Favorite Arlington Business
September 21st, 2011 
Laura It’s that time again – ABBIE Nominations for 2011! Nominations are accepted from today (9/21) through October 21st. After nominations have been sorted, you can vote on your favorite from October 26th through November 16th, so remember to come back to vote. Nominate an Arlington Business for the 2011 Awards For a list of previous winners: 2010 [...]
Clarendon Day 2011: September 24th
September 15th, 2011 Laura This years Clarendon Day is set for September 24th from 11am to 5pm. Highlights include: The Virginia Hospital Center Foundation’s Family Fun Day which showcases Arlington’s health services The Clarendon Day 10K/5K Run sponsored by Pacers Running Store The KIDZ ZONE featuring free and ticketed attractions for kids and teens Day-long entertainment for the young and young at heart at [...]
Arlington County Fair 2011
August 12th, 2011 Laura Yesterday marked the opening day for the 2011 Arlington County Fair! The Fair will go on through Sunday evening, giving you plenty of time to go this weekend. This year the fair includes entertainment such as Outdoor Movie Nights (Fri & Sat), Competitive Exhibits, Star Family Circus, Harlem Wizards, Racing Piglets and Pony Rides, and [...]
DC Restaurant Week 2011: August 15 – 21
July 18th, 2011 Laura It’s that time of year again! It’s DC’s Restaurant week! When: August 15 – 21, 2011 What: Prix Fixe Menus at many restaurants in DC, Montgomery County and Northern Virginia. Lunch: $20.11 Dinner: $35.11* *Prices do not include beverages, tax, gratuity and are per person Who: For a complete list of participating restaurants and to [...]
Upcoming Arlington Events: Taste of Arlington
May 16th, 2011 Laura Aside from Restaurant Week, this is the Arlington Foodie event to look forward to each year! This Sunday, May 22nd, from Noon to 5pm, tons of people will fill the Ballston streets in search of good food, good drinks, and a good time. I had the pleasure of going last year and had a great [...]
How To Plan A Block Party in Arlington
February 11th, 2011 Laura I’m hoping Spring is just around the corner, which means nicer weather and reasons to be outdoors. If you or your neighborhood want to plan a block party, you can apply for a permit with Arlington County to close down part of a street. Here’s the overview of the process, as detailed on the Arlington [...]
Where to Watch The Superbowl in Arlington
February 4th, 2011 Laura I did a Top 10 Places to Watch the World Cup post last June, fortunately most of those places are also great for watching the Superbowl. This morning, the Washington Examiner did a post on where to watch the game, which features specials, times, and features (like the Redskins Cheerleaders). Here’s what they posted this [...]
Restaurant Week in DC – January 17 – 23, 2011
January 7th, 2011 Laura It’s that delicious, glutinous time of January…DC Restaurant Week starts in 10 days! This year the event runs January 17 – 23, 2011 Lunch: $20.11 for a three-course fixed-price meal Dinner: $35.11 for a three-course fixed-price meal Beverages, gratuity and tax are not included. You can find a full list of participating restaurants and make [...]
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1 Comment »Oct 8 – 11: Tax Free Weekend on Energy Star Appliances
October 8th, 2010 Laura Starting today, October 8th through Monday, October 11, 2010, any purchases of products that meet the Energy Star and WaterSense qualifications are EXEMPT from Virginia State Sales Tax. What’s Exempt: During this period, purchases of certain Energy Star and WaterSense qualified products purchased for non-commercial use and costing $2,500 or less will be exempt from [...]
