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November 2009
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Ballston Biz
Thank You, Sponsors
Thanks to our sponsors for supporting the Ballston Partnership. With their sponsorship, we've been able to continue our community
programming. The much anticipated Farmers and Arts & Crafts Markets
once again delighted the Ballston area workers, residents and visitors.
Special appreciations go out to The Westin Arlington Gateway, Gates
Hudson, Sunrise at The Jefferson, Paradigm Development Co, JBG
Companies and Piedmont Office Realty Trust.
Bizcussion
Tuesday, Dec. 8 @ 12 PM
Arlington Economic Development
1100 N Glebe Road, 15th Floor
The Ballston Partnership is hosting its second quarterly member Bizcussion (formerly called "Roundtables"). The year-round series is designed to foster exchanges and collaborations of ideas between property managers, area businesses and organizations.
Attendees will be informed of the most up-to-date news and developments impacting the Ballston and Virginia Square urban villages. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to network.
Guest Speakers
Terry Serie, Arlington County Planning Commission
John Durham, Department of Environmental Service
*RSVPs kindly requested to RSVP@iloveballston.com.
Mix & Mingle
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 @5:30 PMWillow Restaurant
Stop by Willow Restaurant to enjoy drink and appetizer specials while mingling with others who work, live and play in the area. The Partnership will share its upcoming events and marketing/branding campaign.
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| Bowen McCauley Dance Fights Parkinson's Disease
Community demand sparks expanded schedule
Bowen McCauley Dance kicked off its fall season of community programs with its Dance for PD Series. Dance for PD is the dance studio's outreach program, in partnership with the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area, that provides free weekly classes to people with Parkinson's Disease and their care-partners. Classes are now available at the following three locations:
Maryland Youth Ballet926 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD
Tuesdays @ 2:45 PM
Kenmore Middle School
200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA
Wednesdays @ 4:15 PM
Center for Ballet Arts
11215 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA
Fridays @ 9:30 AM
In order to honor her commitment to using the power of dance to help people with Parkinson's Disease, Artistic Director Lucy Bowen McCauley will be a featured speaker at the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area "Parkinson's Community on the Move" Symposium on Nov. 7. The event will be held at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia.
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Gates of Ballston Wins Historic Preservation Award
Congratulations to the Gates of Ballston for receiving the Historic Preservation Award, given by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The 464-unit garden apartment complex had been threatened with demolition but will now be able to continue to work towards building a sustainable community.
To find out more about the Gates of Ballston and its most recent award, click HERE.
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Melt Away and Fight the Cold Weather
Check out the Melting Pot of Arlington's exclusive events
Teacher Appreciation Night - Thanksgiving Break Edition
Tuesday, Nov. 24
 A great way to start your Thanksgiving Break. There will be fun quizzes and prize drawings for teachers. Enjoy cheese fondue, Teacher's Pet entrées and chocolate fondue. $29.90 per person (plus tax and automatic gratuity).
Girls' Night Out at The Melting Pot
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5 - 10 PM
Ladies, looking to dip into something different? Call your girlfriends and enjoy an evening out at the Melting Pot the second Tuesday of each month. The Melting Pot of Arlington will be offering a four-course dinner and drink specials. Reservations required.
Dogfish Head Beer Dinner at The Melting Pot
Thursday, Nov.19 @7 PM
Join The Melting Pot of Arlington for its Dogfish Head Beer Dinner. Enjoy a fabulous four-course beer and fondue dinner hosted by Dogfish Head Brewery and Melting Pot MVPs. $55 per guest (excluding tax and gratuity). Seating is limited.
To make a reservation please contact the restaurant at 703.243.4490 and speak to a manager.
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Be Brave and Shave: Heroes Against Cancer
Arlington police officers raise money for children
On Nov. 8, several of Arlington's finest are going to be taking part in the Be Brave and Shave: Heroes Against Cancer program to raise money for Children's National Medical Center. This event is public and all are welcome to attend.
Officer Matt Owens asks that interested parties please make a donation by visiting his Firstgiving page HERE.
You can donate online with a credit card. All donations are secure and sent directly to Children's National Medical Center by Firstgiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation.
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Capitals to Host Blood Drive at Kettler Capitals Iceplex
Participants will receive Mike Green T-shirt, autographed photo
The Washington Capitals have teamed up with the Inova Blood Donor Services to host their second-annual blood drive on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 8 AM to 5 PM at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. Last season, the Caps Inova Blood Drive collected 415 units of blood from 462 Caps fans, the most successful blood donation campaign hosted by the Capitals.
The first 500 people to schedule an appointment and attempt to give blood that day will receive a Mike Green jersey T-shirt and an autographed photo. All donors will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of tickets with suite level seating - nine pairs of tickets will be drawn.
"Donating blood makes a significant difference and helps save lives," said Capitals defenseman Mike Green. "This is an important issue where everyone can help. I encourage all Caps fans to come out, participate and help others." The Caps are also planning a spring blood drive for March 2010.
Donors can make an appointment now by calling 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) or sign up online HERE. Click on the "Schedule an Appointment" button (on the right side), and use sponsor code 7441 or zip code 22203 to find the Capitals drive.
Appointments are required and walk-ins will not be permitted to donate. There is limited space available - only the first 500 fans to sign up will be able to participate. The entire donation process takes approximately one hour.
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Arlington County Pandemic Flu Information
We are reminding everyone to start taking steps now to reduce the economic and public health toll of a potentially tough flu season. Businesses can play a critical role in stopping the spread of the influenza virus. Arlington County Public Health and the Office of Emergency Management are managing a public information campaign emphasizing the following things to promote hygiene:
- Cover your cough/sneeze
- Wash your hands often
- Stay at home if you are ill
- Don't return to work until 24 hours after the fever breaks
- Get a flu shot
Businesses can do their part by taking precautions and promoting good hygiene. Employers should start planning how they can reduce flu transmissions among employees and how to deal with absenteeism. Businesses are also urged to be flexible with their sick leave policies and to consider allowing employees to work from home, if necessary.
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1Gen Thai: A King Amongst Many
A review by Mark Robert Hays, Cambridge Associates
Over the years, major cities across the country have taken on a specialty for a cuisine, sometimes seemingly without rhyme or reason. Chicago has its pizza, Philadelphia its cheesesteaks; New York has its reuban, Boston, its seafood. But when asked for one specialty DC holds, one food doesn't come to mind. Sure, we have Ben's Chili Bowl ... but are we known for our chili? We have hundreds of fantastic restaurants, but do any of them embody a specialty cuisine the city holds all on its own? In recent years, an interesting and unexpected cuisine has taken hold: Thai. From the ultra elegant to the hole in the wall takeout joints, there's seemingly a Thai establishment around every corner of the city. Thus, making it difficult to separate the ones embodying thisThai cuisine renaissance in the area and the ones simply exploiting the popularity of it.
Luckily for those of us living or working in the Ballston area, a truly excellent Thai restaurant resides minutes from the metro: 1Gen Thai. Claiming to be "not just another Thai restaurant," with food served "the way it's served in Thailand," 1Gen Thai's menu boldly flaunts its excellence. The typical Thai food is all here; its pad thai is a perfect rendition, with a heaping portion of buttery, spicy noodles, while its soups have the perfect blend of vegetables and spice. However, it's 1Gen's homemade curries that separate the restaurant from the rest. The red curry is an excellent pick, packing a sauce with a robust punch of spice, bamboo shoots, and meat that leaves your mouth on fire with every bite (in a good way, of course). The panang curry, 1Gen's trademark specialty, and one that is very rarely seen at Thai restaurants, is the perfect curry of coconut milk and peanut sauce, mixed with a meat of choice and steamed broccoli. The menu is extensive, with a multiple soups, salads, appetizers, rice and noodle entrees, and even a large dessert menu (try the banana crème brûlée). Moreover, it features simple dishes that it knows it will do best, while the atmosphere is made up of the perfect decor to make you feel like you're in a different world for the meal.
The next time visitors are in town raving of their city's pizza or cheesesteaks, take them to 1Gen Thai and show them what the D.C. area has to offer. |
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The Ballston Partnership, founded in 1985, is a public-private organization of property owners, developers, businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, residents, condominium and civic associations. Our mission is to promote economic development and enhance Ballston-VA Square as desirable places to work, learn, dine, shop and play.
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