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| July 2010
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Ballston BizBallston Partnership Mix & Mingle
July 14th, 2010 @ 5:30 PM, Union Jack's (inside Ballston Common Mall)
Join us at Union Jack's on July 14th. Enjoy exclusive drinks and appetizers while B-friending others who work, live and play in the area.
RSVPs are requested to RSVP@iloveballston.com.
Union Jack's
671 N Glebe Road
703.778.3568
Taste of Arlington 'Thank You' Reception
June 30th, 2010 @ 5 PM, Whitlow's
The Ballston Partnership would like to take to celebrate the hard work of all those who were involved with this year's by inviting all participants to our 'Thank You' Reception.
Come join us tonight at Whitlow's from 5 - 7 PM to enjoy drinks, conversation and to mingle with others.
The Partnership will provide an array of hors d'oeuvres and there will also be a cash bar with happy hour specials available.
*RSVPs kindly requested to news@iloveballston.com.
Whitlow's On Wilson
2854 N Wilson Blvd
703.276.9693
Ballston Markets
Come visit both the Arts & Crafts Markets & the Farmers Markets
Be sure to stop by the next Ballston Arts & Crafts Market on July 10th in Welburn Square to experience the local craft scene at its best with tons of handcrafted items by the area's most talented artists.
Held on the Second Saturday of every month from May through October, local artists and crafters unite to offer one-of-a-kind pieces to community art lovers
Want to find out more? Check out the Arts & Crafts Market blog.
The Farmers Market will be open every Thursday from 3 - 7 PM in the same location. Come enjoy tons of juicy fruits, crisp vegetables, fragrant fine teas, buttery cakes & pastries and even scrumptious whoopee pies.
The Farmers Market has a blog, too! Check it out HERE.
New Member
What's the Deal joins the Ballston Partnership
 The Partnership would like to welcome its newest member What's The Deal. What's the Deal offers free weekly happy hours and ridiculous discounts on restaurants, spas, theaters, bars, concerts, movie tickets, plays, lessons, personal training sessions, hotels, and other generally awesome things in the DC Metro area.
WTD works with local businesses to offer a different form of advertising that costs $0 upfront and reaches over 9,000 young professionals in the area. Contact Rob via rob@sowhatsthedeal.com for more information on how to get your business featured on the site.
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Arlington County Board Approves Snow Removal Ordinance
Decision aims to provide safe, accessible routes for all The Arlington County Board today voted June 12 to approve a permanent, Countywide snow removal ordinance requiring all Arlington property owners, occupants, or persons in charge to clear public sidewalks adjacent to their property of snow and ice within a designated time period.
The ordinance also prohibits transferring or depositing snow and ice from private property onto a County street, pedestrian walkway or trail. See details in the full news release.
Property owners are now required to remove snow adjacent to their properties or risk up to a $100 penalty. The county will be supporting the new ordinance with public education and volunteer outreach. |
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Arlington County Approves New Transit Fare Structure
New fares for ART and STAR service effective July 1, 2010
| The Arlington County Board approved a new fare structure for its Arlington Transit (ART) and STAR paratransit services.
This is the first base fare increase for ART since 2004 and first fare increase for STAR since 2006. Since that time, ART ridership has doubled, creating a greater demand on the local transit system.
The new fare structure is designed to offset the growth and help mitigate rising contract and fuel costs. For further details and a list of new fares, click HERE.
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Money Talk: A Financial Course for Women
6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Arlington Central Library starting July 7
| Women have unique financial needs. Most will at some time be on their own financially. Some will never marry, some will see their marriages end in divorce, and others will outlive their husbands.
A course offered by the Virginia Cooperative Extension & Arlington Publlic Libraries will provide you with information that you need to take charge of your financial future.
The course includes five classes:
July 7 - Financial Basics
July 14 - Investing Basics
July 21 - Investing for Retirement
July 28 - Insurance Basics
Aug. 4 - Planning for Future Life Events
All classes will be held 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Arlington Central Library (1015 N Quincy St).
Cost: $20 (for the accompanying textbook). To register, contact Jennifer Abel via email or phone (703) 228-6417.
For more information, please access the online registration brochure HERE. This is a program of Virginia Cooperative Extension and Arlington Public Libraries.
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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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