Ballston Magnet
April 12, 2017
Taste of Arlington


The 30th Annual Taste of Arlington presented by Courthaus Social is approaching quickly and we have an even better experience awaiting you, your friends, family and dog!
 
At the N. Randolph Street entrance we have six beer and wine pavilions and a concert stage with performances by the Jack Diamond Band and Burnt Sienna.  If you are among the first 1,000 people to visit the Courthaus Social Beer Pavilion, you will receive a complimentary beer stein!  Beer and wine is $5 for an 8 ounce drink and tickets can be purchased in advance online, or on our mobile app, BallstonConnect. Please be sure to bring a photo ID to show at Ticket Will Call located at either N. Randolph, or N. Monroe Street, and Wilson Blvd.  
 
Not only will this year's Taste feature the best of Arlington restaurants such as Kapnos Taverna, Pamplona, Oz, SER, and Cheesetique, but we have added food trucks to the mix!  Keep in mind that restaurants and food trucks will be collecting from $1-$5 for each taste directly from you via cash or credit card -- also new this year.  We will not be selling food tickets.
 
As you may be aware ticket proceeds benefit BallstonGives, the Ballston BID's charitable subsidiary.  In turn BallstonGives makes charitable donations to local non-profits.  As in year's past, we expect a sizable donation to go to the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC).  Please be sure to buy your admission wristband and tickets online to speed up the time you spend at a Ticket Area. For those parents bringing children who are 13 and under in age, his/her admission includes a free KidZone game booklet.  Admission prices go up May 1st. 

Sip & Mingle Happy Hour
 
Come network and mingle with people who love living and working in Ballston as much as you do! Sip & Mingle, Ballston BID's quarterly happy hour and networking event, returns this month on Thursday, April 26th. Sip & Mingle, which highlights a different commercial property in Ballston each quarter, will take place at the Ballston Point, 4300 Wilson Blvd. Happy hour drinks and appetizers will be provided for all in attendance. Our wine sponsor Barefoot Wine & Bubbly will be there highlighting several of their award-winning wines including a seasonal sangria . We will be raffling off Taste of Arlington admission wristbands and tickets throughout the event using the BallstonConnect mobile app. Sip & Mingle is a great way to relax after a long work day and the perfect place to meet fellow Ballstonians.
   
 
Arlington Volunteer Day
 
BallstonGives, the charitable subsidiary of the Ballston BID, is the Grand Sponsor of this year's Volunteer Arlington Day. A yearly event that enables local businesses and individuals to give back to the community through service projects, Volunteer Arlington Day will take place on Tuesday, April 25th from 12pm to 4pm. The kickoff will begin at the Garden Plaza at the Fashion Center at Pentagon City.Volunteers will be participating in half-day service projects that help benefit the Arlington community. The event will connect local businesses with nonprofits to strengthen community bonds and make Arlington County a better place to live and work. Opportunities are available for individuals and groups of all sizes
 
 
 

Best of Ballston Awards: Nominate Now!
 
The deadline for Best of Ballston Awards nominations is fast approaching fast! The Best of Ballston Awards program will provide an opportunity to celebrate the hidden stars and talented people of Ballston. We are still accepting nominations for the following awards:

Property Manager, Broker & Innovation Awards.
If someone you know is doing amazing work in the Ballston community, nominate them for any of the awards above here . But be sure to hurry; nominations close May 1.
 
 
House of Vape Opens in Ballston
 
Popular DC-area vaporizer and e-liquid chain House of Vape has opened their second Virginia location right here in Ballston. Located at 901 N. Taylor Street, the Ballston shop will include a state of the art in-house laboratory, where they have created over 70 unique house juices, and an innovative taste-testing system using custom 3-D printed tasting units.
 
House of Vape is the region's top luxury vape retailer and they cater to experts and beginners alike. In addition to the 60 housemade vape mixes for sale, the store will also offer 30 name brand flavors for popular manufacturers and a handpicked selection of the highest quality vape hardware. In the coming months, House of Vape will offer custom 3-D printed box mods and other vape accessories as well.
 
Known affectionately by customers as "the Apple Store of vape shops", House of Vape's Ballston location is a must stop for all vaporizer enthusiasts.
 
 

BBID DEAL: Booeymonger
 
For the month of April, Booeymonger will be offering a 15% discount on all catering orders placed by businesses located in the Ballston Business Improvement District. From now until April 30th, use the promo code BallstonBID2017 to receive 15% off your catering order. Orders may be placed by phone at (703)-894-2170 or through fax at (703)-894-2174.
 
The local deli chain is also celebrating the coming of warmer weather with the addition of several new smoothies and shakes their menu. Refreshing selections such as strawberry-banana & strawberry-mango, as well as other rotating selections of seasonal fruit flavors, are an excellent way to cool off as the days get hotter. Be sure to swing by Booeymonger at 1010 North Glebe Road to check out the full selection of cooling drinks.
 
 
 
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