Snow Cancellations
Chocolate Lovers Festival Rescheduled
The two-day Chocolate Lovers Festival, slated for Feb 6 and 7 in Old Town Fairfax has been rescheduled for March 6 and 7. Due to the rescheduling, the deadline
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In Rehearsal
Cast members Jessica Seminerio (Puss'n Boots), Becky Day (Dippy Dilly Duck/Princess) and Tony Strowd (Jemston) rehearse before a performance of "Puss 'n Boots" at the Synetic Family Theater on Jan. 31.
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"Flourishing After 55"
"Flourishing After 55" from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs Feb. 16-20.
Arlington senior centers: Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 S. Pershing
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Business Notes
Know of something missing from Business Notes? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve Hibbard
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Pet of the Week
To meet these or any other animals available for adoption, visit the animal shelter at 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington. It is open for viewing from noon-7 p.m. on weekdays (closed on Tuesdays)
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Crime Report
The following incidents, from Jan. 21 to Jan. 27, were reported by the Arlington Police Department.
ROBBERY: Jan. 20, 2000 block of Jefferson Davis Highway. On Jan. 20 at 8 p.m., a building custodian
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Faith Notes
Know of something missing from our Faith Notes? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve Hibbard
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Schools
The following Marymount University students from Arlington are recognized in the 2009 edition of Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges:
* David Abraham, who is majoring in Business
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People
To have engagements, weddings, obituaries, or other significant personal events listed in The Arlington Connection, e-mail arlington@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is 2 p.m.
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"Transhuman Conditions"
Arlington photographer Jason Horowitz is one of 10 artists featured in the current exhibition, "Transhuman Conditions" at the Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Horowitz was at the opening reception
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On Jeopardy
James Poulos, a 30-year-old grad student from Arlington, appeared on the Jan. 27 episode of "Jeopardy!" Poulos graduated from Georgetown University with a B.A. degree in political science. During his
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Bulletin Board
Know of something missing from the community calendar? E-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-917-6407 with any
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From Writer’s Block to First Novel
Thriller/ modern day author and Arlington resident Yohann de Silva shared his thoughts on his first novel, "The Opportunists," as well as the challenges and rewards of writing and his hobbies and home
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Photo Exchange
Last summer a dozen Arlington teenagers took to the streets with cameras in hand to explore their city. Four thousand miles away in a formerly war-torn city of El Salvador, students there were asked to
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Benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
A juggler performs rink-side for skaters. Along with Pentagon Row retail involvement, raffles, and cash donation opportunities, 50 percent of all skating proceeds and skate rental fees went to benefit
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Chamber Gala
While temperatures dipped below freezing and the roads received four inches of snow on Saturday, Jan. 30, Marymount University’s group came out in force, showing the rest of Arlington that a little fluff
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Week in Arlington
'Artisphere:' New Cultural Center
The County Board approved the public’s choice of Artisphere as the name of the county’s new cultural center. More than 100 proposed names were developed through
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Skeptical Diaries
Adam Gallegos stares into the camera and cracks a smile as he explains how skeptical his wife is. Words flash on the bottom of the screen explaining "she pretty much thinks I’m crazy."
"I definitely
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Dog Portraits
Arlington artist Susie Hooban paints a portrait of Crash, a rescued hound dog, at "Scene. Art and Events" at the National Harbor, Saturday, Jan. 23. To commission a pet portrait, contact Amy Gardner at
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People Notes
To have engagements, weddings, obituaries, or other significant personal events listed in The Arlington Connection, e-mail arlington@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is 2 p.m.
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3,600 Pounds of Food
Vornado/Charles E. Smith employees, tenants, and residents gathered over 3,648 pounds of food for the Arlington Food Assistance Center by launching a coordinated food drive in each of their over 80 properties
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Helping HOPE for Haiti
Morgan Kowalski-Botelle from Santa Fe, N.M. helped her cousins Bailey and Hallie Kowalski of Arlington raise funds for for Project HOPE’s Haiti Relief. The girls hosted a "Hot Chocolate for Haiti" fund-raiser
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"Flourishing After 55"
"Flourishing After 55" from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for Feb. 8-12.
Arlington senior centers: Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 S.
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Center Dedicated
The nature center at Potomac Overlook Regional Park was dedicated and renamed the James I. Mayer Center for Environmental Education in honor of James I. Mayer, former chair of the Northern Virginia Regional
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Aquatics Center Praised for Adapted Facilities
The ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia, a community-based resource and advocacy center for persons with disabilities located in the Courthouse neighborhood of Arlington, recognized Washington-Lee
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In Concert
The Distinguished Concerts Orchestra International and Distinguished Concerts Singers International, comprising more than 400 auditioned chorus members from across the country, including the Metropolitan
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Snapshot
Washington-Lee cheerleaders applaud as the varsity girls score another basket against Mount Vernon Friday evening, Jan.22, 8:25 p.m. Washington-Lee gym.
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New Storytime Room
Shauna Boren and her children Samantha and Glenn share a tale in the new Storytime Room at Columbia Pike Branch Library. The two-wall mural was created by Arlington artist Kathy Fliger, who donated her
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Bands Rockin’ for Relief
Stephen Negrey wanted to raise money to help the victims of the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti. Negrey organized a benefit concert this past Friday, Jan. 22, at Iota Club and Café on Wilson Boulevard, the
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Bulletin Board
Know of something missing from the community calendar? E-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-917-6407 with any
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Crime Report
Man Dies After Struggle With Police
The Arlington County Police Department's Homicide/Robbery Unit is investigating a death that occurred on Sunday, Jan. 17. Shortly after 8 p.m., police responded to
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Returning to a Different Vietnam
When Gen. Barry McCaffrey (Ret.) last saw Vietnam in 1971 after two tours of wartime service, he was leaving a nation scarred by decades of ongoing civil war that left three million Vietnamese dead and
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Knights Dance for Haiti
When Chris Bannon learned of the catastrophic earthquake that ravaged Haiti on Jan. 12, he was compelled to do something to help the victims. Bannon who serves on the executive committee of the Edward
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Homeless Hate
The video images posted to YouTube are hard to watch. Some feature homeless men being paid to fight each other in bathrooms. Others feature anonymous teenage boys attacking transient men in public parks.
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Real Estate Notes
Experienced real estate agents John Brown and Robert O'Bryan has joined Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Arlington as a sales associate. Brown formerly worked for Weichert; O’Bryan formerly worked
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"Flourishing After 55"
"Flourishing After 55" from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs, Feb. 1-5:
Arlington senior centers: Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 S. Pershing
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Dancing To Lose Weight
Those searching for a weight loss activity might want to try Zumba, a cardio-dance group activity. One hour of Zumba can burn as many as 1,000 calories.
Coco Low, a Zumba instructor and owner of Coco
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‘Unleashing The Wild Beasts’
Rebecca Salinger and Linda Kosovych, 1st and 3rd place artists, respectively, at the opening of the juried show that explores the fauvist art movement with it's reputation for bold colors, textures,
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Children’s Theater Festival
The children's Mexican dance group performs at the Children's Theater Festival at Rosslyn Spectrum Theater on Jan 16.
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In the Spotlight
Comedian Brian Posehn was at the Arlington Cinema 'n' Drafthouse on Saturday, Jan. 16. He has been on the Sarah Silverman Show, Just Shoot Me, and The Man Show.
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Quarterly Fund-raiser
NW Arlington Lions Club members Bill Strasburg, Donald Misbee, Dick Koblenz, and Karl Klauck wrapped up the latest citrus fruit sale at the Overlee Pool lower parking lot Saturday, Jan. 16. This quarterly
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Blackwell Hawthorne Dies
On the eve of his 88th birthday, Blackwell Hawthorne, for the better part of a decade the director of advertising sales for the Falls Church News-Press, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at his home in North
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Author
Jamie MacVicar, author of "The Advance Man: A Journey Into the World of the Circus" discusses the world of the circus and his years as a promotions man for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Books
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In Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
The audience applauds as the Washington-Lee jazz big band completes their performance during a tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. concert on Jan. 17.
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Fathers-in-Touch
Growing up with an absent father, Erick Theodore King recognizes that the "father/child relationship is priceless."
In October 2008, King along with his twin brother Isaac formed Fathers-in-Touch program
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Week in Arlington
Man Dies After Struggle with Police
The Arlington County Police Department's Homicide/Robbery Unit is investigating a death that occurred on Sunday, Jan. 17. Shortly after 8 p.m., police responded
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Tree Stewards
Nora Palmatier is president of the Tree Stewards Arlington /Alexandria chapter. The organization works to preserve Arlington/Alexandria’s tree population and teaching local residents to do the same.
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Fitness Poster Girl: 91-Year-Old Found Inspiring
Evelyn Baker is a model of health and fitness for the staff and other members of Arlington’s Sport & Health club on Kirkwood Avenue. For anyone struggling to stick to an exercise program, Baker can be
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The Bridges of Arlington County
Arlington drivers have to put up with some of the worst bridges in Virginia, according to federal and state documents outlining the poor condition of the county’s infrastructure. The crumbling concrete
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"Flourishing After 55"
"Flourishing After 55" from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs, Jan. 25-30:
Arlington senior centers: Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 S.
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Schools
The following area residents have been named to the Dean's List at Providence College for the Fall 2009 semester:
* Nathan Johnson of Arlington, a member of the class of 2012.
* Aaron Keller of Arlington,
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Art Opening
Guests enjoy the artwork on display at the Lac Viet Gallery art opening in Arlington on Jan. 9.
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Health Matters
Toroy Lilly and Michael McCarty are having their blood taken by American Red Cross Volunteers Tana Shabutler and Roslynn Bowens during the blood drive at Crystal Gateway Sport and Health Club on Jan.
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Workshops Culminate in Children’s Theater Festival
One might say that part of Nucky Walder’s job is to be in touch with her "inner" child. Walder who describes her position as a producer and "whatever" with Teatro de La Luna is playing with puppets as
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Being Counted
The 2010 Census is on the horizon and Juan J. Callejas is doing his utmost in Northern Virginia to ensure that everyone is counted. As a partnership specialist working for the U.S. Census Bureau, the
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Teacher To Venture to South Pole
Washinton Lee High School physics teacher Katherine Shirey will be heading to the South Pole to conduct research experiments in late November 2010. As a chosen fellow of the Knowles Science Teacher Foundation,
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‘Alarming Statistics’ on AIDS
The statistics are "alarming," according to the minutes of a recent Arlington Community Services Board. More and more people in Arlington are living with the infection that causes AIDS and the full-blown
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