Arlington Babe Ruth (ABR) Baseball will enter its 30th season in 2015, making it the longest-running youth baseball program in Arlington. “The hallmark of our program is that we let our youngest players join with their friends to play on neighborhood or school teams. The capstone of our program is our 50/70 division which is played on an intermediate size field with MLB rules to make the transition easier for the older kids moving up to the 90′ diamond, ” emphasized league commissioner, Phil Juliano.
ABR offers various levels of play throughout the year, including spring and fall leagues, and summer All-Stars programs and travel teams. An association with Cal Ripken Baseball gives ABR the opportunity to tailor its program to meet the needs of a dynamic community, adding levels of play in different age groups when there is demand. The fellowship with major league baseball promises annual fun days at Nats Park, home of the Washington Nationals baseball team.
In anticipation of Pope Francis’s forthcoming encyclical on the environment, the Peace & Justice Commission of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington will host its ninth annual peace symposium, Care for Creation, Care for Peace: The Link between Climate Change & Human Security, on Saturday, February 21, from 9 am to noon at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. The symposium will begin with Mass at 9 am, followed by a social gathering, a keynote address, and a panel discussion, featuring:
Daniel J. Misleh (Keynote Speaker), Executive Director of the Catholic Climate Covenant. Mr. Misleh’s work highlights the need for Catholic engagement on the issues of climate change and the hardship this phenomenon causes for the poor. Mr. Misleh led the Catholic Climate Covenant (then the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change) in a national outreach campaign launched in 2009 called “The St. Francis Pledge to Care for Creation and the Poor.”
The American School Bus Council’s Love the Bus is an annual event, with events held around the country every year since 2007 to highlight the yellow school bus’s irreplaceable role in many children’s lives. At this year’s Main Event, NHTSA Administrator Rosekind will talk about the safety benefits of school buses, Christopher Grundler of the EPA will talk about the environmental benefits of the school bus, and Dr. Patrick Murphy will talk about the important work done by school bus drivers. In addition, two Arlington Public Schools bus drivers will be recognized for their dedication and safety records, and a chorus of preschoolers will sing school bus themed songs.
The event will be held February 10, 2015 at 9:15am at Tuckahoe Elementary School, located at 6550 N. 26th St, Arlington, VA 22213.
Patrick “Pat” Malone, of Alexandria, Virginia, retired Air Force veteran, and recent cancer survivor, will host a fundraiser to benefit Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) (www.standup2cancer.org), on Tuesday, February 10 and Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar (www.fireworkspizza.com/Arlington/Web), in Arlington, Virginia.
On Tuesday, February 11, 2014, Pat had successful surgery to remove a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24511012), at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland. Pat’s surgery was extensive, lasting seven consecutive hours, where his tumor, the size of an NHL hockey puck, was successfully and completely removed from his upper right chest, by an elite team of battle-skilled and combat-tested surgeons, led and directed by Dr. Walter J. Faillace, a neurosurgeon specializing in nerve tumors, and Dr. Leon J. Nesti, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hands and arms. Doctors and medical specialists at Walter Reed and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital believe that Pat will live a long life once he undergoes a continuous series of check-ups, and continues to monitor his diet and health.
Mayo Clinic and Virginia Hospital Center today announced Virginia Hospital Center as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a national network of organizations committed to better serving patients and their families through collaboration. Members of the network have access to Mayo Clinic knowledge and expertise to give their patients additional peace of mind when making health care decisions while continuing to offer the highest quality and value of care close to home.
“Our collaboration with Mayo Clinic is a high honor for the physicians and staff of Virginia Hospital Center,” says James Cole, president & CEO, Virginia Hospital Center. “As the only Mayo Clinic Care Network hospital in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area with this relationship, we are excited to explore its potential for our patients and the community and advance our mission ‘To Be the Best Health System.'”
Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP), a division of Arlington County Commuter Services (ACCS), today hosted a reception to recognize more than 120 businesses and organizations as Champions for their commitment to transportation initiatives, encouraging employees and residents to use alternate modes of transit. The companies receiving awards today demonstrated leadership in sustainable transportation programs by providing an array of benefits and services for their employees, residents and tenants. The efforts of each Champion and ATP continues to keep Arlington County at the forefront of urban areas offering employees and residents a better work-life balance in the Washington-Metropolitan region. Additionally, with the support of ACCS, these companies are playing a vital role in helping remove 41,000 cars from the road every day.*
In Arlington County, the current infrastructure gives employees, residents and visitors multiple options for getting to and around the County. People can choose to bike or walk to work using any shared use trails, ride ART or Metrobus or take Metro to any of the 11 Metro Stations located in Arlington County. The wide range of transit options makes Arlington one of the nation’s most livable cities, helping businesses attract a talented workforce and helping commercial property managers fill open office spaces.
Olympic fencing is now an established sport option is most Arlington Middle Schools, plus Wakefield and HB Woodlawn High School. A new afterschool (3:20-4:30PM) program is starting Thursday Jan 29 convenient for Washington Lee HS students.
The program is sponsored by Arlington County Parks and Recreation, and is located at 1425 N. Quincy Street (NOVAMMA). The program is open to both beginning and experienced fencers. Visit http://arlingtonfencers.com/services/middleschoolafterschool.html for more information.
January is Get Organized (GO) MonthSM, and Heather Cocozza, Owner of Cocozza Organizing & Design, LLC and a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), participated in the national public awareness initiative by hosting a Used Sports Equipment Collection Drive from December 26, 2014 to January 9, 2015 to help members of the Arlington community start the new year off right by getting organized.
January is the ideal time for GO Month, since getting organized is a popular New Year’s resolution. During GO Month, NAPO professional organizers and productivity specialists across the country host events in their communities to empower individuals, families, businesses and organizations to regain control over their surroundings, time and possessions. By sharing proven organizing and productivity techniques and principles, NAPO members help people save time, save money and reduce stress.
Bracket Room to Host 2nd Annual Super Bowl Bash!
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Arlington Thrive is offering a 3-month Running Training Program beginning in late January which will train participants to run a 5K, 10 mile or Half-marathon race. Both experienced runners and beginners are welcome to train and achieve their running goals. Participants can choose to run in the April 26 George Washington Parkway Classic 10 Mile or 5K race or a separate half-Marathon. Those individuals who want to walk the 5K race are also encouraged to sign-up.
Participants will be supporting a local nonprofit organization that provides emergency financial assistance to Arlington residents. They will be encouraged to raise funds for Arlington Thrive (www.arlingtonthrive.org) during the training and race. More information about fundraising will be provided during the training program.
Featured Film: Battle for Brooklyn
A true life story of remarkable community activists fighting destruction of their neighborhood to build a sports arena in Brooklyn, New York (93 minutes). A panel discussion will follow asking for lessons for Arlington’s growth and development.
10 Ways to Stop Defiance, Disrespect & Yelling with America’s Calm Coach Kirk Martin & his son, Casey.
Mount Olivet invites our parents, friends and the community to parent workshops on:
