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Ballston Biz2010 Taste of ArlingtonSunday, May 16 12 - 5PM
 The Taste of Arlington is just around the corner. We have over 70 restaurants and sponsors who have committed to the ever-evolving community event.
There are only 10 days left to take advantage of the discounted online ticket prices (purchase them HERE). Urge your friends, family and coworkers to also pre-purchase their tickets in order to receive a 20% discount.
You'll be glad that you did as we have scheduled renowned jazz pianist Marcus Johnson, a dedicated Kidz Zone and much more. Check out the rest of the planned activities on the Taste website.
VOLUNTEERS! We still need your help. Anyone interested should fill out the digital form HERE and return it to the Ballston Partnership via either fax or email. While the deadline may have passed, we're still accepting applications.
New Member
BB&T Corporation joins the Ballston Partnership
BB&T Corporation, headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C. with a branch located at 920 North Taylor St, is among the nation's top financial-holding companies with $165.8 billion in assets. Its bank subsidiaries operate more than 1,800 financial centers.
BB&T's operating strategy distinguishes it from other financial holding companies. BB&T's banking subsidiaries are organized as a group of community banks, each with a regional president, which allows decisions to be made locally, close to the client.
Save the Date!
Ballston Bizcussion to take place on June 15th, 2010
More details to follow ... but for now, we can tell you that Terry Holzheimer of Arlington Economic Development, County Board Chairman Jay Fisette and Arlington County Manager Michael Brown will all be joining us.
Congratulations to Member Ted Kramer
Named a Member of Top 5 in Real Estate Network®
Ballston Partnership member Ted Kramer recently earned the most prestigious of all realty achievements as he was accepted as a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network® last month.
More than just a sales-driven recognition, the Top 5 in Real Estate Network® meets a need that heretofore has never been addressed - helping consumers identify the most professional real estate agents in North America. To qualify, each member must first meet a stringent set of criteria, based upon performance, as well as educational and professional skills and service to the consumer.
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Arlington County Bike to Work Day
Friday, May 21 from 7 - 9 AM @ Conte's Bike Shop Join thousands of area commuters for a celebration of bicycling as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work on May 21. Meet up with your neighbors at one of 35 regional pit stops, ride into the city with experienced commuter convoys and meet your fellow cyclists at Freedom Plaza.
Washington Area Bicyclist Association and Commuter Connections invite you to try bicycling to work as an alternative to solo driving. Help the Washington region become a better place to ride. Bike to Work Day is a FREE event and open to all area commuters.
The Ballston rest stop will be located at Conte's Bike Shop, 3924 Wilson Boulevard, from 7 to 9 AM. There will be music, free food and giveaways.
Pre-Register by May 14 for a free t-shirt and bike raffle. Visit WABA's website for specific pit stop locations and times. T-Shirts available at pit stops to first 8,500 who register. |
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May 15 is Neighborhood Day
What are you going to do?
| May 15 is Neighborhood Day, where lots of communities, churches and organizations put on events to highlight their community support and to bring their neighbors together. Arlington County values these neighborhood events so much that Arlington Parks, Recreation & Communications want to help you promote them to the community (and promote what you are doing to the rest of the County!)
This year, APRC is getting a number of great events to push out. Can we add something happening in your neighborhood? There are tree plantings, community cookouts, concerts, dedications and fun festivals. What are you doing and how can we help you make it the best ever?
Let APRC know what you are planning. They'll confirm the information prior to publishing it on the County web and in the Arlington Connection and Arlington Sun Gazette.
APRC has also put together a list of resources you that will help you put on an event ... Great County Resources.
Help APRC make this the best Neighborhood Day ever! No community gathering is too small or Arlington celebration too big. Be neighborly on Neighborhood Day and remember, make a friend on Neighborhood Day and take them to the Taste of Arlington on May 16.
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Singing Hope for Haiti, a Benefit Concert for Haitian Children
Sunday, May 9 @ 3 PM at 4301 Wilson Boulevard
Opera Guild Nova is sponsoring Singing Hope for Haiti, a Benefit Concert for Haitian Children.The event will take place in the NRECA Bldg, 4301 Wilson Blvd. The building provides free indoor parking (entrance on Taylor St.).
Organizations wanting to participate, donate, or volunteer are asked to call Miriam Miller at 703.536.7557 or email mcdm1@verizon.net.
Opera Guild asks that you join in this NOVA CARES effort to send hope along with help to Haitian School children whose needs have exploded since the January Earthquake. Be a part of this project through donations to Opera Guild Nova (tax exempt), through contributions of $100 for advertisements in the May 9th Event Program or $50 for inclusion in the list of Sponsors (other donations of cash or noncash items also welcome.
Please make out checks to Opera Guild Nova (4620 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207).
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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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