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Mark Your Calendar!
Mark your calendar to grab your leashed canine companion(s) to join ArlingtonDogs in the 2008 Arthritis Walk in Bon Air Park on Saturday, May 3! Warm up at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 10:10 am. (Announcements and awards at noon.)
The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation’s annual nationwide event that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. It is a tremendous opportunity to help improve the lives of the 46 million men, women and children doctor-diagnosed with arthritis.
Please log into the Walk webpage and go to the ArlingtonDogs team to sign up. The website address is http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=257587. If this link doesn't work for you, cut and paste it into your browser window.
All participants are welcome--we want to have a good participation and raise lots of funds for a this wonderful cause. This event is a golden opportunity to remind people that dogs, too, suffer from arthritis and need compassion.
For additional information, contact arlingtondogs@hotmail.com.
Attention All Clarendon Dog Park Lovers!
TOPIC 1: HELP THE PARK NOW!
Arlington County's Parks and Recreation Commission held a meeting this week
to discuss the proposed design of the park. At this meeting, the
Parks and Recreation Commission decided to recommend REDUCING
the size of the dog park area to 40% of the total redesigned park space.
The Clarendon Sector Plan calls for approximately 50% of the space be
used for the dog park. At the county's unveiling of the Preliminary Master Plan for
park design on September 25, 2007, it was agreed that 50% of the park
be retained for dog park use.
Clarendon Dogs was not informed about this meeting until after it had
taken place. Representatives of the Hartford Condo building and the
Lyon Village neighborhood attended this meeting and submitted
comments. Based upon comments received, the Parks and Recreation
Commission decided upon the action to submit the 40% recommendation.
Follow the link below to sign the petition to let the folks at the
Parks and Recreation Commission know that the park NEEDS to be
50% of the current park, not less! And that we want to be included in all
discussions and decisions about the park.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/CDogs50percent/
TOPIC 2: IMPORTANT DATES
The season is approaching fast and this is just a quick reminder of
upcoming dates that are important.
Nov 28th: Wed
Nominations for Clarendon Dogs Board of Directors is due. Make your
voice heard and be a part of the solution. Become a Board Member
today and help make the changes you want to see!
Dec 8: Sat
Greyhound Adoption at AKA Spot. And at akaspot.com you can view videos
and pics from the Howloween parade!
Dec 11: Tuesday
Whitlow's on Wilson, 7pm to 11pm.
White Elephant: Bring a doggie gift worth $12 or less wrapped for the
exchange. It is a guaranteed good time.
Same day:
Dec 11: Tuesday
Whitlow's on Wilson, 8pm
2854 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Election for the Clarendon Dog Board of Directors
Dec 15: Saturday
Dog park design is up for approval with the County Board. This is the
final approval to make the dog park what we want it to be. Make sure
you are heard and seen and that you have made your opinion known!
Thanks for your help and your support of the canines, humans and community!
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR ALEXANDRIA DOG LOVERS!
Alexandria's Park and Recreation Commission is holding a public hearing TONIGHT to discuss a proposed plan which calls for only a .9 acre park instead of the 3 acre dog park originally included in the Potomac Yard plan. With over 1400 new homes planned for Potomac Yard and an estimated 800-100 new dogs (an average of 60-70% of households have at least 1 dog), the new proposal to shrink the dog park to .9 acres is totally inadequate. Please read the ihformation below and voice your concern by attending, snailing mailing or e-mailing!
Alexandria’s Park and Recreation Commission Schedules November 15 Public Hearing on Potomac Yard Development
City Staff Present Proposed Concepts for Aspects of the Development’s Park Features
A public hearing on proposed concepts for some aspects of park features associated with the Potomac Yard Development is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 15 at the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
The public hearing will begin with staff from the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities making a presentation about the proposed concepts. Then the Parks and Recreation Commission will hear comments from the public on them. After discussion on the Potomac Yard Development has concluded, the commission will hear comments from City residents on any other park and recreation-related issue.
A regular meeting of the Commission will follow the public hearing. Individuals who are unable to attend the public hearing can send written comments to the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission in care of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, Attention: William Chesley,1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA 22314, or e-mail william.chesley@alexandriava.gov.
For more information about the public hearing, please call Aimee Vosper at 703.838.4343 or e-mail aimee.vosper@alexandriava.gov
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