Ballston Magnet
December 07, 2017
Pop-Up Tree Lot
   
The holiday season is in full swing! The Ballston BID understands how time flies during the most wonderful time of the year, and we want to help you get everything you need to make your season merry and bright. Need a tree, but don't have the time? The BID is partnering with the Optimist Club to create a pop-up tree lot right here in Ballston! The lot will be open December 13 and 14 from 4-8 pm in Welburn Square.

Trees will be available to fit all sizes of dwellings, with choices ranging from tabletop to eight footers-though specific height availability may very each day. 

Cosi will also be there to provide sweet treats and hot chocolate to keep you warm while you search for the perfect centerpiece of your holiday decorations. Attendants will be on-site to secure your tree to your vehicle. All you need to do is decorate!


Calling All Volunteers!

Looking for a holiday service opportunity? We still need more volunteers on Dec. 13th to make the pop-up tree lot a success. Proceeds from this lot will benefit the Optimist Club and local youth organizations. Volunteers would work in two hour shifts with your choice of time slot. Five volunteers are needed for each shift.

The service options available:
  • 3-5 pm: Lot set-up and assisting customers
  • 5-7 pm: Helping customers pick out trees, assisting at the cutting stations and loading onto cars
  • 7-9 pm: Last hour of tree lot, breakdown and clean-up  
     
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Operation Stocking Stuffer

The Ballston BID is partnering with Arlington's finest to create holiday magic for local children in need. Operation Stocking Stuffer is the annual toy drive for the Arlington County Police Department benefitting children in the county. Through December 13th gift-wrapped donation boxes will be located throughout the Ballston area, including the Ballston BID office at 4600 North Fairfax Drive. The ACPD asks that all donations be new, unwrapped gifts for children ages 1-17. Help us make the holidays a little merrier for Arlington families!

 
#BallstonGivesBack

'Tis the season to EAT, DRINK & B(e) MERRY and the Ballston BID is spreading holiday cheer throughout the neighborhood. From December 11-15 & 18-22 (M-F) between 11am-2pm at participating Ballston restaurants an unsuspecting customer's lunch bill will be paid for by the Ballston BID (up to $100).

Use the Ballston BID's mobile app, BallstonConnect, and the BID's social media channels ( @BallstonBID) to find clues every morning to which restaurant our Ballston elves will be at that day for the chance to have your lunch on the BID!



Congratulations Are in Order!

We love celebrating our Ballston businesses.This year, three of the four "Arlington's Fast Four" awards were presented to companies who call Ballston home. Congratulations to Apogee Research, Deep Learning Analytics and Knucklepuck on their big wins! This honor is presented by Arlington Economic Development to those companies who demonstrate remarkable success and growth in the Arlington area.

But wait, there's more to celebrate! Congratulations to Gensler on their NAIOP Northern Virginia Award of Excellence for their work on the Marymount University Ballston Center. The recently completed complex is a modern and exciting addition to our neighborhood. 



I-66 Toll Road Now Open

No doubt as the observant Ballstonian that you are, you've noticed there have been big changes on I-66. No longer do you need to reroute your weekday commute around the major thoroughfare. The 10-mile stretch of interstate, formerly an exclusive HOV road during commuter rush hours, is now open as a toll road for single drivers.

Between the hours of 5:30-9:30 am and 3-7 pm, single drivers will be billed via E-ZPass. Prices for your commute will vary depending on the distance you need to drive. The opening of 66 is a great way to save time, but be prepared to pay for the privilege. Fares have been seen as high as $40 in the first few days of operation, and chances of prices going down seem slim. There is good news though. Cars with two or more riders will still be able to drive this prime stretch of interstate for free with an E-ZPass Flex. So, grab your friends and neighbors and set up a carpool; the more the merrier!

If you do decide to drive solo, you can check your fares before entering the toll zone. A mobile app, 66 Express Lanes, is also available on App Store and Google Play. 


 
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