Today was Earth Day. Here in Arlington, there were a variety of events and announcements in connection with the annual environmental celebration.
Among them was the announcement that the county was launching the nation’s first Energy Lending Library. And, at Campbell Elementary School this morning, students got a demonstration about how a rain barrel works and learned how to be good stewards of the earth, as pictured above.
Speaking of events, next week we’ll be holding our ARLnow Presents: Hot Topics on the Pike event. It’s taking place on Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Celtic House (2500 Columbia Pike). Tickets are only $5 and benefit Doorways for Women and Families.
Meet @ARLnowDOTcom Columnists and Enjoy a Pint on Columbia Pike https://t.co/XT6x7h0fGc ARLnow's event proceeds will be donated to Doorways!
— Doorways (@DoorwaysVA) April 20, 2016
There will be two panel discussions as part of the event. First, our opinion columnists — Peter Rousselot, Mark Kelly and Larry Roberts — will debate the hottest countywide topics, from blue ribbon panels to aquatics centers. Then, we’ve assembled our own blue ribbon panel to discuss the present and future of Columbia Pike. That panel includes:
- Katie Cristol, Arlington County Board member
- Chris Slatt, Arlington Transportation Commission Chair
- John Murphy, CPRO board chair and president, Washington Workplace
- Michael Garcia, CPRO board member and small business owner
Our host for the evening will be Amanda Fischer, a Columbia Pike resident, Arlington Chamber of Commerce board member and owner of Grade A Marketing. We hope to see you there!
With that, feel free to discuss the Earth Day, the Pike or any other topics of local interest in the comments.
Photo courtesy Virginia Energy Sense