|
|
 
| June 2010
|
|
Ballston BizBallston Arts & Crafts Market
Saturday, June 12 from 10 AM - 4 PM
Be sure to come by the second Ballston Arts & Crafts Market of the season. Located in Welburn Square (901 N Taylor St.), the market makes shopping for cool and unique handmade gifts easier than ever.
Local artists and crafters will once again unite to offer one-of-a-kind pieces to community art lovers. The June 12th market will offer free admission, free live music by fingerstyle guitarist Jeff Severson and free demos by select artists.Have any questions about the market or how to get involved? Contact Markets Coordinator Jessica Blaszczak HERE.
Ballston Farmers Market
Thursdays, 3 - 7 PM @ Welburn Square
The Ballston Partnership boasts its sixth year of operation of the Ballston Farmers Market. Together, the market participants will bring locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh cut flowers, all natural fresh and cured meats, artisan baked goods, organic coffees and teas, raw honey, and much more.Don't forget that live music will be provided free of charge during select Markets. Located in Welburn Square, the Ballston Farmers Market is the perfect place to find some of the freshest products around and to support local vendors.Have
any questions about the market or how to get involved? Contact Markets
Coordinator Jessica Blaszczak HERE.
Mix & Mingle
Wednesday, July 14th from 5:30 - 7 PM @ Union Jack's
The Ballston Partnership is hosting its Mix and Mingle at Union Jack's on July 14th.
Attendees will learn of the news and developments impacting the Ballston and Virginia Square urban villages. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to make new connections and meet old ones.
*RSVPs kindly requested to RSVP@iloveballston.com.
Union Jacks
671 North Glebe Road (Inside Ballston Common Mall)
703.778.3568
2010 Taste of Arlington Sunny weather and fabulous food drew thousands of DC-area residents to enjoy the fun at the 23rd annual Taste of Arlington sponsored by the Ballston Partnership.
The spirit of competition was also alive and well as local restaurants squared off for the "Best of the Best" competition featuring winners in several categories. The prize-winning restaurants include:
Best Appetizer - Domaso Trattoria
Best Entrée - Liberty Tavern
Best Dessert - Union Jack'sFor those restaurants who have yet to contact the Ballston Partnership with the necessary information for the temporary food permit fee reimbursement, we urge you to do so ASAP. Simply email news@iloveballston.com with who the check should be made out to and where it should be sent.
2010 Bike to Work Day
Friday,
May 21
The Ballston pit stop was hosted by Conte's Bike Shop and the Ballston Partnership. DJ Neekola entertained the crowd while volunteers handed out t-shirts at registration. The Partnership was also giving out Ballston Partnership chip clips and The Guide, the official map & directory for the Ballston and Virginia Square neighborhoods.
County Board Member Walter Tejada stopped by to check out things and an old fashioned Penny Farthing bicycle from the 1800s attracted a lot of attention.
The weather was great, so almost all of the registered attendees showed up, including many day-of registrants as well.
|
District of Columbia and Arlington Launch Regional Bike Sharing Program
Public invited to participate in naming the bike sharing programBoth Arlington and the District have each signed contracts for what will become a regional bike sharing system later this year. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, Arlington County Board Chairman Jay Fisette and District Department of Transportation Director (DDOT) Gabe Klein have announced joint effort to expand bike sharing tenfold in the Washington area.
The District and Arlington County are asking the public to get involved by participating in a survey to help pick the name of the new bike sharing system.
Go to www.goDCgo.com to vote for your favorite name or to suggest a new one. Everyone gets only one vote but you should vote quickly. The voting will only be open for a limited time and all votes must be submitted by 5 PM on June 4, 2010. |
|
Bicycle Friendly Business Workshop and Community Ride
Learn how you can benefit from a bike friendly workplace
| Join the he League of League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) on June 9 from 2 - 4 PM at the Arlington Transportation Partners office (1501 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1100) to learn how you can benefit from a bike friendly workplace. The program nationally recognizes employer efforts to encourage a more bicycle-friendly atmosphere for employees and guests, such as providing secure bike parking or shower facilities.
A BFB practices social responsibility by weaving bicycling into the business culture and giving employees the opportunity to be active stewards of their personal and environmental health through cycling.
At the workshop, Arlington Transportation Partners, BikeArlington, goDCgo, and the League of American Bicyclists will provide technical assistance and information to help companies, residential properties and organizations become more bike friendly, and apply for recognition in the BFB program. Take a quick quiz to see if your company should apply HERE.
Please respond to info@bikearlington.com by Friday, June 4.
Note: The 1st Annual Kennan Garvey Community Bike Ride is on Saturday, June 5 at 10AM.
Come join Team Phoenix Youth, Arlington County Board Members and many Arlingtonians!
There will be two route options and both are free of charge to the public. Go to www.phoenixbikes.org for more information.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
