1. Williamsburg Boulevard Update: We would like to provide an update on the construction of the green streets on Williamsburg Boulevard. Construction on the first green street from Old Dominion Drive to 35th Street N is nearly complete. The contractor is starting construction on the second location, N Harrison Street to N Edison St, and the work at that location will last through April, 2018. Both green streets are scheduled to be planted in April, and construction will be complete in June, 2018. The east crosswalk at Williamsburg Boulevard and Harrison St. will be closed during construction at the second location. The sidewalk on the north side of Williamsburg Boulevard between N. Harrison Street and N. Emerson Street will also be closed intermittently. The contractor will post signage with a detour for any sidewalk closures. We have notified staff at the schools about these closures. https://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/williamsburg-boulevard-green-street/ If you are interested in what is happening at the Cherrydale intersection or at the corner of Lee Highway and Glebe, here is a report on each. Cherrydale: https://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/cherrydale-five-points-intersection-improvements/ 2. Arlington Civic Federation: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7.00pm: The topic for the meeting will be a discussion concerning redistricting and the need to eliminate gerrymandering. This should be a fascinating session to include participation by OneVirginia2021, on a panel discussing the issues and challenges that are involved in redistricting. This will be followed by a vote on the Fair Redistricting Resolution presented in October by the Legislative Committee. 3. Theatre Comes to the Schools: You Are Invited to Williamsburg: January 18 and 19, 7pm in the Auditorium To Yorktown: January
19th at 7:00pm in the Auditorium – FREE! 4. Schools and County Looking for Your Input: b. See Arlington Public Schools’ Engage With Us! webpage at https://www.apsva.us/engage/ for links to several important APS initiatives where your thoughts and input are needed. c. Arlington County leadership and staff also need your input and guidance on several significant County projects. See https://projects.arlingtonva.us/ for current projects and information on how to share your thoughts, knowledge, and expertise. d. The draft Public Engagement Guide for Capital Projects is up for public comment through Jan. 18 and County staff are interested in your feedback. The County will be using this guide to plan, implement and assess future public engagement measures surrounding capital projects 5. Family Skate Night! Bring the whole family to Thomas Jefferson Community Center for Family Skate Night Saturday evenings 6:30-9 p.m. through March. With a live DJ, moon bounces and snack bar, this is a crowd-pleaser for the entire family. Only $2 to skate and $3 to rent a pair of wheels (moon bounce and concessions are additional). Cash Only. Hint hint...a skate party is a great idea for your 4-11 year old's birthday. OR If you prefer ice skating and the canal’s not frozen, try the Kettler Capitals IcePlex in Ballston, for their free skate sessions: http:/www.kettlercapitalsiceplex.com/page/show/2237857-public-skate 5. Gardening Preparations: It’s almost time to plan that garden and buy those seeds. Two master gardening sessions may help. a. Vegetable
Gardening Part 1: Seed Selection, Starting and Saving: Saturday,
January 27, 10:30 – noon, Westover Branch Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road.
b. Landscape Design Basics, DIY Sustainable Yard Series Tuesday,
January 30, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Westover Branch Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road
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