Happy Anniversary!

Big shout out to the "What's Happening in Arlington Village" blog today! It's our year anniversary of spreading the news about the AV community. Thanks to everyone who sends in good comments and ideas to the blog.

Tuesday Entertainment...Check out the Arlington Rap!

Had to post this clip from You Tube...it will brighten your day!

What can you plant in Arlington Village?

It's summer and I see people out tending their flowers and watering their little daisies and daffodils. However, how many Arlington Villagers are aware of the rules when it comes to planting in their flower beds? We've talked before about illegal tomato plants...however is it OK to dig up the bushes in front of your house? Is it OK to plant ivy?

Has anyone had problems or been told that they shouldn't have planted something? Does your neighbor have questionable landscaping abilities or did you inherit a plot of land that your non-green thumb has helped to kill?

Just wondering since I see in the Board notes that they approve dead bushes being replaced all the time.

Vote for local Arlington School!!!

Yes, a local Arlington school has made it to the finals in Walmart's "Earth Day, Every Day School Challenge"!

You can help determine which school wins the $20,000 grant! Simply register with this website and vote for the Arlington Traditional School.

The school that receives the highest number of votes will be awarded the $20,000 grant. Don’t delay: the voting ends at 11:59 PM ET on June 19, 2009.

Bike Room

Since the Crier has been such a hot topic...I'm sure you've read the front page story about getting rid of all bikes in the bike room that don't have AV stickers. I'd suggest for all you bike riders with bikes in the room to go check your stickers.

Also, if you have your bike in the bike room illegally...go get a sticker. No reason not to follow the rules. Right?

You have until Friday, July 31st to get your bike out or tagged. Afterwards, the bikes will be dontated to a charity.

A great charity would be Phoenix Bikes (see past posting). They are just down the street and do great work with the local community.

Monthly Crier

I was reminded yesterday by another poster that the Crier is past due. I was under the impression that it would come out a week after the Board Meeting. I can't wait until we can get the online version.

Knee High Grass?

I know that the mowers are out today but I got a note from someone that said they had knee high grass in their courtyard. To be honest I didn't believe it until I went to "said courtyard" and saw it for myself. That is crazy. If that were my courtyard I would harass the office every day until it was taken care of. That's why we have a Grounds Committee right?

Speaking of Grounds...they are having a town hall meeting. It's going to be on
Tuesday, June 16th, 7:00pm , in the Village Meeting Room, adjacent to the Management Office. The Grounds Committee and Kate Davidson, the Arlington Village Landscape Architect, will be presenting pending Grounds landscaping projects slated to take place this upcoming Fall planting season. Please attend to learn what is in store for Arlington Village and share your valued input.

Perhaps someone should suggest in their valued input to mow the grass that we have and plant more where it is bare?