Announcements
Leeway Overlee Civic Association
Notice of General Membership Meeting:
Wed., Sept 27, 2023, 6:00-8:00 PM
@ Westover Library
This will be an in-person meeting with an option to observe virtually through Zoom
Guest Speaker: Ginger Brown, Langston Boulevard Alliance
ZOOM MEETING INVITATION:
Meeting ID: 884 5033 0503
Passcode: 844017
Using your internet connected electronic device, connect via this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88450330503?pwd=WTJTTXc1NG0yaFEvQXVrUTh1QjNXQT09
For those who prefer to dial in by phone, dial (301) 715-8592 US (Washington DC)
One tap mobile: +16465588656,88450330503#,*844017# US (New York)
ANY QUESTIONS? CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE LOCA EXEC COMMITTEE
Our web site lists LOCA Exec Committee contact information as well as an electronic copy of this flyer with all links active.
President: Jean Henceroth (president@leewayoverlee.org)
Vice Presidents: Karen Isabel, Mike Weinstein (vicepresident@leewayoverlee.org)
Secretary: Ladd Connell (secretary@leewayoverlee.org)
Treasurer: Jennifer Michener (treasurer@leewayoverlee.org)
ArNAC Rep. Rob Swennes ArNAC@LeewayOverlee.org
Westover Day!
When Saturday, September 30, 2023
2:00 PM ET - 5:00 PM ET
Where Cardinal Elementary School Grounds
Hosted by: The Greater Westover Civic Associations, the Cardinal Elementary PTA & the Westover Farmer's Market
Join us to celebrate the Greater Westover Community and its many accomplishments over the past several years, including the end of construction and the addition of our beautiful new school, playground, athletic field & stormwater detention vault! This event will take place on the Cardinal School Grounds. This event is hosted by the four greater Westover Civic Associations (Highland Park - Overlee Knolls, Tara-Leeway-Heights, Leeway-Overlee & Westover Village), the Cardinal Elementary PTA; & the Westover Farmer's Market.
*Cardinal Elementary Open House 1:00-2:00pm.
*Ribbon cutting ceremony
*Food Trucks & Toby's Ice Cream
*Live Music featuring Soulfire Band and local favorite TJ the DJ
*Children's games & activities
Want to get involved?! Do you, or your child, have a special talent such as face-painting, magic, or balloon art? Are you willing to bring lawn games, scooters, sidewalk chalk, etc; or would you like to help us set-up or clean-up? Sign up here:
September 2023 Arlington News and Events
Recent Articles
Arlington Transit Purchases Electric Buses
Published on August 16, 2023
Arlington’s transit system, ART, is buying four Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) as part of the County's commitment to sustainable public transportation. These will be the first BEBs in ART’s fleet.
"Delivering transit service is at the core of who we are and what we do, when it comes to realizing our vision of smart growth that is environmentally conscious and sustainable,” said Christian Dorsey, Chair of the Arlington County Board. Read more.
Police Remind Drivers: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Published on August 16, 2023
The Labor Day holiday weekend is often celebrated with friends and families gathering at end-of-season pool parties, backyard barbecues and other festivities. As you enjoy the informal end of summer, the Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is again partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) during the high-visibility national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, to remind community members to celebrate responsibly.
From Wednesday, August 16, 2023 – Monday, September 4, 2023, motorists nationwide can expect to see increased messages about the dangers of driving under the influence, coupled with enforcement and increased saturation patrols to identify and apprehend impaired drivers. This campaign aims to drastically reduce drunk driving on our nation’s roadways through a two-pronged approach of education and enforcement. Read more.
DHS, APAH Selected for Supported Housing Institute of Virginia
Published on August 10, 2023
The Arlington County Department of Human Services’ Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSH) and the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) have been selected to participate in the Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia starting in August 2023. Read more.
Department of Human Services Takes Home Two State Awards
Published on August 09, 2023
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has been awarded two Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) 2023 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. DHS was recognized for its Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative (AARI) and the Volunteer Guardianship Program. Read more.
Arlington Reveals New Destination Branding: "All in Arlington"
Published on August 03, 2023
The Arlington Convention and Visitors Service (ACVS), the official destination marketing organization for Arlington, announced the launch of its new tourism brand at an event on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Centered on its “All in Arlington” message, the brand aims to inspire awareness and enthusiasm about Arlington among travelers and meeting professionals located outside the national capital region. It highlights the vast array of visitor attractions and activities throughout this 26-square-mile urban county, from historic discoveries to cultural experiences to unexpected adventures. Read more.
Events
21st Annual Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff and ECC 9/11 Memorial 5K
September 9, 2023 | 6 p.m.
Register for the Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff and ECC 9/11 Memorial 5K, scheduled for Saturday, September 9. Visit the webpage to register for the 5K and to learn more.
September 11 Remembrance
September 11, 2023 | 9:30 a.m.
Join County staff in the Bozman Plaza as we remember the events that took place on the tragic day, 22 years ago on September 11, 2001. You can join the event in person or via live stream. Learn more here.
Rock-n-Recycle Open House
September 16, 2023 | 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Explore the world of recycling, trash-to-energy and other key environmental services. See the big work machines (The Rock Crusher! The Tub Grinder!) up close, sit in the driver's seat and meet the experts who keep Arlington clean and sustainable. Join us on September 16 at Trades Center in Shirlington. Learn more.
Feedback Opportunities
Draft Athletic Field Availability Framework - Feedback Form through September 8
Watch a presentation and share your feedback on the draft Athletic Field Availability Framework and new approach for enabling more drop-in play opportunities on athletic fields across the County. The goal of this project is to develop a field availability framework that will enable consistent evaluation of field utilization. Learn more on the project webpage.
Bozman Suspended Public Art Project – Feedback Form through September 30
Share your favorite route in Arlington to help inform the Bozman public art project, to be designed by artist Kipp Kobayashi. Visit the project page to learn more about the project and the artist.
ARLINGTON PERMANENT DRUG-TAKE BACK LOCATIONS
The Arlington County Police Department offers four permanent drug take-back boxes to dispose of unused, unwanted and potentially dangerous prescription drugs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with no questions at the following locations: Fire Stations #2, 5, 9 and Arlington County Police Department.
THE LEE ARTS CENTER NOW KNOWN AS LAC
The future of the former Lee Community Center and Senior Center and Park or Lee Arts Center, now referred to as LAC, is in jeopardy. Originally built in 1926 as the Robert E Lee Elementary School, the Arlington County web site now describes the LAC as a fully equipped professional studio for artists working in ceramics and printmaking while housing a mini-gallery with rotating exhibitions of visiting and resident artists. Master workshops are offered throughout the year. Before the pandemic it hosted senior history lectures, voting, pottery classes, and leaf bags for autumn pickup.
However, to quote our local journalist/author and local historian, Charlie Clark, in an article he published in the August 22, 2022, edition of the Falls Church News Press as Our Man in Arlington, "The Lee Community Center at Lexington St., for decades a red brick gathering place that dates to1926, is now in county purgatory.” His article continues with an explanation from Katie O’Brien, the Environmental Services Department’s communications manager, “The building’s HVAC equipment is 20-25 years old and nearing the end of its useful life. Spare parts are no longer available. Replacing the roof-top HVAC units would require major renovation, including invasive removal of embedded asbestos and recreating the interiors to meet current accessibility standards.” A link to the article follows:
https://www.fcnp.com/2022/08/26/our-man-in-arlington-490/
The building and property appear to be under the jurisdiction of Arlington Cultural Affairs. If you wish to offer your thoughts on the future of the building, please contact this office at:
Arlington Cultural Affairs
3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
Phone: 703-228-1850; Fax: 703-228-0805; TTY: 703-228-1855
2022-06-08.pdfMinutes FROM LOCA MeetingS
Minutes have been posted from the General Membership Meetings