Old Glebe Civic Association

New Officers and Delegates

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:25:56 -0400

On May 18th, we voted in new officers and delegates. Check our our new folks.

Green Living Challenge

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:24:01 -0400

Take the "Green Living Challenge" and our neighborhood will have a chance at winning a catered dinner for 75 from Whole Foods! Be Sure to select our civic association at the bottom of the form!

Arlington Activities

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:22:46 -0400

Take advantage of Arlington's fantastic activities at area community centers for tots, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors.

Squirrels on Your Roof?

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:21:55 -0400

[From the Washington Post] Heather in Silver Spring is facing the fiercest garden foe of all! She writes: "There's a very determined squirrel who climbs up to my apartment balcony and digs large holes in my containers. He leaves a mess and has killed a number of my plants. I heard that squirrels didn't like garlic powder, but now my balcony smells like a pizzeria! What other suggestions for natural repellents do you have?" Ha! I think you might have misheard, Heather; garlic SPRAYS can be effective repellants for many kinds of creatures, but it's hot pepper powder that keeps pests like squirrels out of bird feeders and off of soil! But there's also a special device just for people like you; it's a miniature version of the motion-activated sprinkler known as "The Scarecrow", that uses a blast of compressed air instead of water and is completely portable; all you have to do is replace the 4 AA batteries and compressed air on occasion.

If you can run a hose out there, the original ‘super soaker' version might be a better choice, as you only have a 9-volt battery to (very) occasionally replace, and it's lots of fun to see those tree rats take a blast of cold water when they try and pirate your plantings. You can even buy a special bracket for mounting it in tight spots. Whether it's a blast of air or cold water, those tree rats will not dare to approach your potted plants again! Here's a link to the manufacturers page on the mini-version; And here's all of the Scarecrow options at Amazon, where I found the best price on the original.

Annual Spring Meeting!

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:01:59 -0400

Annual Spring Meeting - Sunday, May 18th from 1-3 pm at the Gulf Branch Nature Center. Meet members of the Executive Committee, learn how we can spend $250,000 of County funds, vote for our next term’s officers, and enjoy some light refreshments. Also, take part in our wine raffle – For $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20, you can win 12 bottles of fine wine! Proceeds go to the Yorktown Graduation Boat Party.

Draft Staff Recommendations on the Accessory Dwelling Proposal

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:44:25 -0400

You are invited to a Community Forum on the Draft Staff Recommendations on the Accessory Dwelling Proposal. Please share this information with your organization’s members and post the attached flyer.

The forum will be held:

When: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, May1, 2008

Where: Washington-Lee High School Cafeteria

1301 North Stafford Street

You are invited to:

- Hear a presentation on staff recommendations to the County Manager; and

- Share your thoughts on what the County Manager should recommend to the County Board.

The County’s web page on the Accessory Dwelling Proposal includes:

- the Timeline for review of the Accessory Dwelling proposal

- Executive Summary of the Housing Commission Accessory Dwelling Report

- Housing Commission Accessory Dwelling Report, and

- Comments and Questions received at the March 31, 2008 Forum

For more information, please contact me at 703.228.3785 or flunney@arlingtonva.us.

Accommodations: To request assistance for persons with limited English proficiency or hearing impairments, please telephone the Arlington County Housing Division at 703.228.3760 as soon as possible (TTY 703.228.4611). The school is accessible to people with disabilities.

Transportation: You are encouraged to use Metrobus 38 B, to the stop at Stafford St. The bus also stops at the Ballston and Clarendon Metro stations. Free parking is available on the parking deck over I-66, with an entrance on Stafford St. Enter the building from parking deck A.

Annual Spring Meeting - Sunday, May 18th

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:41:23 -0400

Sunday, May 18th from 1-3 pm at the Gulf Branch Nature Center. Meet members of the Executive Committee, learn how we can spend $250,000 of County funds, vote for our next term’s officers, and enjoy some light refreshments.

Old Glebe Neighborhood Day!

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:40:24 -0400

Join us to celebrate our neighborhood on Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm at the Madison Community Center, 3829 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22207

Guests include the Arlington County Fire Department and Police Department with a special appearance by McGruff, the crime fighting dog.

Activities include:

Wine Raffle – For $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20, you can win 12 bottles of fine wine!
Community Yard Sale - Shop for or sell your treasures. If you are interested in selling items, either bring a blanket to place items or rent a table from us for $5. Email us by May 2nd to reserve your table.
Moon Bounce – Bring your children to enjoy our moon bounce and shake out those sillies!
Face Painting – Your children will love changing into a lion, mouse, or pirate with our face painter.
Getting Involved – Join our Civic Association! $10/year, $25 for 3 years or $100 for a lifetime membership.

Yorktown Honors New YHS Graduate Hall of Fame Members on May 23rd

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:53:47 -0400

Celebrate these special newly chosen role models who will continue to be an inspiration to Yorktown students and the community.

The Yorktown Hall of Fame and Inspiration Committee invite you to a ceremony and reception to induct new members of the Hall of Fame on Friday, May 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Yorktown theater. We invite all current students, faculty, families, YHS alumni, and Arlington residents.

YHS dedicated the first class of Hall of Fame and Inspiration members in 2003. Their plaques and personal stories hang outside the YHS theater. Our new members, as graduates of Yorktown who have made outstanding and honorable accomplishments in their life's work, will join the original group.

The new names will be announced in a press release on May 9, 2008.

To see the current Hall of Fame members go to http://yorktownalums.org. The original members include astronaut David Brown (class of 1974, who was among seven astronauts killed on Feb. 1, 2003, when Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated on reentry to Earth’s atmosphere), Katie Couric of ABC News, and Olympic swimmer Tom Dolan.

Spaghetti Lunch Success

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 07:21:41 -0400

Spaghetti Lunch Success! - We hosted a wonderful spaghetti lunch on Saturday, March 29th, complete with spaghetti, salad, bread, and dessert. A huge moon bounce and master balloon maker were there to entertain the many children who attended our First Annual event! Thank you all for joining us!.

Composting Workshop

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 07:20:44 -0400

Composting Workshops at Whole Foods Market, 2700 Wilson Blvd., Arlington In celebration of Earth Day - Join us in the Whole Foods Market café to learn how to start composting, a great way to reduce your own waste and create fantastic soil for use in the garden. Tuesday, April 15, 7 to 8 p.m. – Composting Anywhere – special techniques for composting in apartments, condominiums, other small spaces, and schools. Tuesday, April 22, 7 to 8 p.m. – Composting Basics