UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS

Win $15k to Enhance Your Favorite Arlington Park!
> The Arlington County Park and Recreation Commission is offeringPark
> Enhancement Grants of up to $15,000 to resident groups to initiate
> small capital improvement and beautification projects for County
> parks and recreation facilities. Letter of intent to apply is due
> June 30. Learn more and read the PEG Program Guidelines FY 2012.
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> Columbia Pike Documentary Project Oral History Report and Reception
> The Columbia Pike Documentary Project continues with an Oral
> History Report and Reception at 4pm Thursday, June 23 at Central
> Library. Field researchers from George Mason University will share
> what's been documented in communities along the Pike so far as
> well as plans for the next phase of the project.
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> Columbia Pike Neighborhoods Plan
> Attend the Columbia Pike Neighborhoods Plan Charrette Kick-Off
> Presentation on Friday, June 24 at 7pm at the Sheraton National
> Hotel and help shape the future design of residential development
> projects along this thriving and rapidly changing corridor.
> Starting with the Charrette, County residents can participate in a
> series of neighborhood design events between June 24-30.
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> Arlington County Fair Competitive Exhibits
> The Arlington County Fair is looking to showcase the best of the
> best of Arlington's creative talent at the 2011 Arlington County
> Fair Competitive Exhibits competition. Do you have a knack for arts
> and crafts, a special talent for cooking or a great eye for
> photography? Be sure to enter the Arlington County Fair's
> Competitive Exhibits! Choose from several fun categories. Learn more.
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> Swapping Stories Workshop
> On Tuesday, July 19, Arlingtonians will come together at Westover
> Library from 6:30-8:30pm to learn to share narratives, listen to
> each other, and experience 'walking in another's shoes'. Through
> fun and easy exercises, participants learn to find, structure and
> exchange stories, improve speaking and listening skills, bridge
> cultural and generational gaps, and make new friends! RSVP online
> or call 703-228-0751. Learn more. This workshop is part of the Tell
> Arlington's Story initiative.
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> PRCR Earns National Re-Accreditation Certificate
> Arlington County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural
> Resources was honored at the June 14 County Board meeting with a
> certificate of re-accreditation from the Commission for
> Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) for
> demonstrating excellence in all facets of operations and service.
> Only 97 out of an eligible 12,000 park and recreation agencies
> nationwide have earned CAPRA certification.
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> Nate Spillman
> Public Relations Coordinator
> Arlington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
> 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 414
> Arlington, VA 22201
> p: 703.228.0785 f: 703.228.3328