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To Do This Weekend: Earth Day Edition

Published April 16, 2010 at 10:24AM | Updated April 16, 2010 at 10:44AM

Earth Day is coming up on Thursday and there’s plenty to do this weekend to celebrate. Unfortunately, everything seems to be happening on Saturday, so hopefully you have a fast-but-fuel-efficient car to get you from place to place.

Rain Garden Creation — From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, volunteers will transform an empty construction site in Rosslyn into a beautiful urban space and rain garden. Volunteers will plant, paint, and install furniture at the site on North Monroe Street and Wilson Boulevard. The temporary urban green space will open on Earth Day.

New Fitness Center Opening in Clarendon This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published April 15, 2010 at 9:12AM | Updated April 15, 2010 at 12:45PM

This will the first mid-Atlantic location for the Brooklyn, New York-based Fitness Collective, which some have described as “a gym for people who don’t like going to gyms.”

“Clarendon Fitness Collective is a specialized fitness center that combines strength, cardio, flexibility, and nutrition into a program specialized for each individual,” Rodriguez said

To Do Tonight: Meet the Artist at Northside Social

By ARLnow.com

Published April 14, 2010 at 10:58AM | Updated April 14, 2010 at 12:34PM

The reception is open to the public. It’s taking place between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.

Find more things to do around Arlington in our events calendar.

To Do Tonight: Columbia Pike Birthday Bash

By ARLnow.com

Published April 12, 2010 at 9:26AM

On this day 200 years ago, congress chartered the Columbia Turnpike Company, which built the road that would eventually become the modern-day Columbia Pike.

To celebrate the Pike’s bicentennial, the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization is holding a birthday bash at The Salsa Room (2619 Columbia Pike), starting at 6:00 tonight.

Construction Kick-Off For $50 Million Park

By ARLnow.com

Published April 11, 2010 at 7:06PM | Updated April 28, 2010 at 5:04PM

The park is being built just north of Crystal City, adjacent to Old Jefferson Davis Highway, on perhaps the largest open, undeveloped parcel of land left in Arlington County.

Speaking before the ceremonial shoveling were Arlington County board chairman Jay Fisette, park Design Advisory Committee chairman Toby Smith, and acting county manager Barbara Donnellan. State delegates Bob Brink, Patrick Hope and Adam Ebbin were in attendance, along with Arlington board members, county staffers, and park planners.

Eat (and Dance) Compassionately This Weekend

By Alex

Published April 9, 2010 at 11:38AM | Updated April 9, 2010 at 1:03PM

If you want evidence that eating vegan is becoming more mainstream, just look at the 29 Arlington restaurants listed as vegetarian-friendly on VegDC.com.

“There’s no doubt that the popularity of meatless cuisine is on this rise,” said Erica Meier, Executive Director of Compassion Over Killing, a D.C.-based animal advocacy group. “A growing number of restaurants in Arlington and throughout the D.C. area are dishing out more delicious and nutritious animal-friendly fare to meet the increase in consumer demand.”

To Do This Weekend: Laugh, Live, Love (In That Order)

By ARLnow.com

Published April 9, 2010 at 11:01AM | Updated April 9, 2010 at 12:17PM

Once again, there are plenty of events to choose from this weekend. Here are a few options:

Laugh. Kristen Schaal, best known as the Flight of the Conchords’ only fan, will be performing her stand-up comedy act tonight at Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike). Tickets for the 9:45 show cost $20. She has two additional performances scheduled for Saturday night.

To Do Tonight: Phoenix Bike Show

By ARLnow.com

Published April 8, 2010 at 11:04AM

The event will feature an art show, a silent auction, a raffle for four bikes and various accessories donated by local shops, free food and drinks, and speeches by movers and shakers in the local bike world. Arlington County board chairman and cycling supporter Jay Fisette will serve as the master of ceremonies.

Tickets for the show are $20 online (available until 2:00 p.m.) or $25 at the door, and include two raffle tickets. The proceeds will benefit Phoenix Bikes, which serves the community and youths in South Arlington.

Marine Corps Marathon Registration Open

By ARLnow.com

Published April 7, 2010 at 2:52PM | Updated April 7, 2010 at 4:41PM

Update at 4:35 p.m. — 11,676 people have signed up for the marathon so far.

Registration for the 35th annual Marine Corps Marathon opened at noon today. More than 8,550 runners registered for the race during the first hour alone. There are 30,000 slots open.

To Do This Weekend: Easter Edition

By ARLnow.com

Published April 2, 2010 at 4:58PM

If you want to escape to solemnity of this Good Friday, the famous Raspberry Brothers will be razzing on the 1980s classic “Karate Kid.” Think “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” but live and in person. That’s happening at 9:45 tonight at the Arlington Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike).

On Saturday at 10:00 a.m., the Barcroft community will be holding its annual Easter egg hunt at 800 S. Buchanan Street. Attendees are advised to bring a baked good.

To Do Tonight: 5K Friday in Crystal City

By ARLnow.com

Published April 2, 2010 at 7:44AM

Hundreds of runners will swarm Crystal City tonight for the spring’s first 5K Friday. The popular races are being held every Friday in April.

If you haven’t registered for the race already, you’ll want to hurry up; registration closes at noon.

Afternoon Notes: Lyon Hall Opening by Mid-April?

By ARLnow.com

Published April 1, 2010 at 4:27PM | Updated April 1, 2010 at 4:59PM

Pentagon Security Heightened — The Pentagon police agency will step up its screening of visitors and will conduct more random checks of employees, according to the Associated Press. The Pentagon Force Protection Agency will also improve communication protocols at its command center. The new security measures follow last month’s shooting outside the Pentagon Metro station.

Arlington Volunteer Blog Launched — The Community Volunteer Network has launched a new blog. CVN is a social network that brings 20- and 30-somethings together through community service in Arlington.