The Barcroft News
January 2005 - Volume 102, Issue 5
President’s Report
by Eric Harold
By Eric Harold
Thanks to all who came and celebrated the holidays with us at our December meeting. It was great to see all of the children there. Santa once again happened to be in the area (I believe he had stopped at Bob & Edith’s for a quick dinner), so he stopped in for a surprise appearance to the great joy of the children that were in attendance. The music was great: thanks to Randy Swart and Michael Nazaretz for organizing it. The entertainment festive (if I do say so myself) and the cookies, cakes, and other goodies were delicious. Thanks to Connie Sherman-Pollard for coordinating the food.
Join us for the first meeting of the New Year on Thursday January 6. The meeting will start at 7:30 pm as usual. The program is still in development, so stay tuned.
Watch for details in this newsletter on the annual(ish) spaghetti dinner. This is a great time, expertly organized by Tom and Lisa Palance. The food is great, all home cooked. We missed it last year, and look forward to renewing this tradition.
I hope you all have had a happy and safe holiday season, and wish you the best of New Years. See you all on January 6.
Spaghetti Dinner in January!
Don’t miss this year’s
Barcroft Spaghetti Dinner
January 16, 5PM
Barcroft Community House
800 Buchanan Street
ONLY $5 each; 10 years and younger eat free!
Julie Gorka and the "Spaghetti Tones" to perform!
This is a fun neighborhood event and a great way to perk up a cold January evening. Stop by and enjoy expertly prepared pasta and eat in good company.
We need volunteers for clean-up and to serve; please call coordinator Tom Palance at 703-979-8366 or tlpalance@yahoo.com
Desserts brought to share are greatly appreciated.
Barcroft School Needs Volunteers
As part of Barcroft Elementary School's efforts to meet the mandates the federal No Child Left Behind Act, Barcroft is beginning a new volunteer tutoring program, Barcroft Buddies, and is seeking help from community members.
Each week Barcroft Buddies will volunteer about an hour of their time (before, during, or after school or on Saturday mornings) to read and work with a child in need of help. Initially the program will target third and fifth graders and will focus on reading. No special skills are required and the school will provide training, support, materials or other assistance volunteers may need.
The school is holding two orientation sessions for those interested in exploring this opportunity on January 12 at 6:30 pm and on January 13th at 2 pm.
For further information, please call Suzanne Day or Phil Dolliff at 703 271-9383 or Barcroft's principal, Miriam Hughey-Guy at 703 228-5838.
Have you renewed your membership?
By Peg Lefebvre
By now you may have found the Membership Application insert in this issue. The original was in the September Newsletter.
So, if you put off sending in your dues and no longer know where the form may be, we are enclosing it again.
Of course, if you are new to the neighborhood, now is a good time to join.
If you aren't sure about your status, contact Peg Lefebvre, the Membership Secretary, Peg@bscl.org or 703-521-0184. She can quickly tell if you have renewed or not.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
Barcroft Community Coffee House Performance
The Barcroft Community coffeehouse welcomes
world-renowned classical violinists Mark Ramirez
and Olivia Hajioff - MarcOlivia - on Friday, January
28th, 2005 at 7:30 pm.
Seats are $10.00 with advance reservations and
$12.00 at the door (if the show is not sold out). Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Make your reservations early by calling (703)486-0457 or online at
www.communitycoffeehouse.org.
We hope to see you there.
Danny and Beth Malks
"...exceptionally talented young duo!"
-London Times
"....Ramirez was totally in control of this mature and subtle work....his tone and vibrato on Brahms' high melodies were sweet and intensely beautiful, and his grasp of the subtleties of the score was impressive."
-Washington Post
Emergency Management Classes Available
The Arlington County Office of Emergency Management is offering the following classes to members of the community who are interested in
emergency management. There is no need to register beforehand. Both classes will be held in the County Board Room located on the 3rd floor at 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Ample parking is available in the underground garage and is free. This building is adjacent to the Courthouse Metro station.
Lessons Learned from Arlington's Deployment to Hurricane Charlie: From August 20 through September 8, 2004, Arlington County sent a total of 15 employees (divided into two teams) to assist Charlotte County, Florida in dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Charley. Hurricane Frances struck the state during the second team's assignment. Employees that deployed to Florida will be on hand to answer questions, explain how the Incident Command System functioned, and comment on the numerous photographs that make up this presentation. Members of the Arlington CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) who were hired by FEMA to assist the victims of the Florida hurricanes this year will also present their experiences and lessons learned. The class will last no longer than 2 hours. It will be held: January 12, 7:00 p.m.
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
NIMS provides a nationwide approach for the systematic handling of domestic incident management. It is applicable across all functional disciplines in an all hazards context. This class will last no more
than 90 minutes. It will be held: February 16, 7 p.m.
Please contact Steve Holl, 228-7920, or
sholl@arlingtonva.us"mailto:sholl@arlingtonva.us> for more information.
Next BSCL Meeting:
Thursday,
January 6, 7:30pm
Barcroft Community House
800 Buchanan Street
Have anything for the
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or
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Or
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Arlington Seniors in Action
An update of events from the office of senior adult programs (703-228-4744):
Telling your life story in an organized and interesting manner is the subject of a four part series beginning Wed., Feb. 2 at 10:30 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway. $12 for the series. Registration: 228-0555.
Great Decisions is the name of a program for seniors who meet the second and fourth Saturdays of the month to discuss current affairs. The group meets at Culpepper Garden Senior Center (lower level), 4435 N. Pershing Drive. For more info: 228-4403.
Weight rooms at Madison and Langston-Brown Senior Centers offer strength training for seniors. Cost $45/15 sessions. Call 228-4745.
Arlington Senior Golf Club is preparing for its 2005 golfing season. Meetings set for Jan. 19 and Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center (lower level), 4435 N. Pershing Drive.
Registration: 228-4766.
Senior Singers Chorale resumes rehearsals at Lee Senior Center in preparation for April concert. New singers welcome. Group meets every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Call 228-0555.
Free blood pressure screenings for seniors every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., Dawson Terrace Senior Center, 2133 N. Taft Street. Call 228-6300.
Eating Along the Pike
First Thai Square restaurant was featured as a "local gem" in Gourmet magazine. Now our very own Bangkok 54 gets a great write up in the Washington Post Magazine food section by Tom Sietsema. He gives Bangkok 54 a three star excellent rating (and he does not hand out three stars very often!). If you haven’t yet visited, plan to go soon: It's without a doubt the most elegantly outfitted restaurant in the corridor. The service is great and the food reputed to be some of the best Thai around.
The address is 2919 Columbia Pike, in the bank of retail bays adjacent to the Cinema-n-Drafthouse. There is parking in the back. Tell your friends!
Kenmore School Needs Props
We are planning A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM for a January production at Kenmore. We are hoping to find old artificial Christmas trees that we can alter for our show. If you have one stuck in your attic or basement and don't intend to use it, please consider donating it to us. We are also looking for artificial flowers and greenery, barrels, crates, and sheets for "Midsummer."
For our February production of the musical, ANNIE, we need costumes, including coats and shoes, for our 1933 orphans, police officer, and adults. Please think of us as you sort through stored items.
Since Franklin Roosevelt appears in the play, we would also love to find a wheelchair! Please contact Dottie Lydon, (703) 228-6800 or email dorothy_lydon@apsva.us.
Master Gardener Training Offered
The Master Gardener Training Program for residents of Arlington County and Alexandria begins January 13 at the Fairlington Community Center in Arlington. Classes will meet from 9 a.m. to noon on
Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 31.
Participants receive training in practical gardening and landscaping techniques that preserve and protect the environment. The program is offered by the Arlington County Office of Virginia Cooperative
Extension in cooperation with the City of Alexandria.
For more information and an enrollment form, call the Virginia Cooperative Extension office at 703-228-6426 or e-mail huttonj@vt.edu.
Neighborhood News
by Kathy Kerr
Congratulations to Barcrofter Rob LaPointe on 6th St. South. Rob owns White Birch School of Kung Fu & Tai Chi on Columbia Pike, and is a freelance writer. He currently has articles in the newsstand issues of Black Belt Magazine (Speed Hitting), and Tai Chi Magazine (Teaching the Philosophy of Tai Chi). He also had an article in the October 2004 issue of Inside Kung Fu (Effective Qi Gong Cool Downs), and he was interviewed in the January '04 issue of Martial Arts Professional for a feature story on six schools offering martial arts programs primarily for adults.
Rob and his wife, Izumi have lived in Barcroft since 1991. Their children, Austin and Tyler, attend Key Elementary. Visit Rob's website at www.whitebirch.info or call him at (703) 920-9746.
Got something to Share? Let us know: contact
editor@bscl.org or call 703-271-0631.
Classifieds
Gwen’s Pet Sitting Service: Are you going out of town this holiday season? Would you like someone trustworthy to watch your precious cat? Let Gwen’s pet sitting service handle everything! Call Eva at 536-9671 or email GwenPetSits@aol.com, or visit my website: hometown.aol.com/gwenpetsits/myhomepage/index.html
Looking for Seasonal Work? We need part time help at kiosk at Ballston Commons. We produce and sell fun products that reinvent people's favorite photographs. We are offering $8-10 per hour, daytime hours M - F. Call 786- 9013 or send an email: babs@playphotos.com or barbzm@yahoo.com
For Sale: Bundy trombone. Excellent condition.
Futon [queen bed size] $45 Computer desk $25
Call 703 979-1166.
FOR SALE: AM/FM/Cassette stereo system with storage space underneath for albums, cassettes, etc. $25. It also has a non-functioning turntable. Call
703-892-5962.
Seeking Babysitter: Family seeks experienced babysitter or nanny to care for one-year-old boy for about 15 hours per week while we work from home during the day and/or occasionally for a few hours in the evening or on the weekend. Hours flexible, pay negotiable, references required. Please call Paul and Jennifer at 703-521-0512.
Teen for Hire: Barcroft teen (age 15) available for babysitting, leaf-raking, other chores. Andy Fram, 703-892-1090.
Babysitting: Our responsible, mature, 12 year-old daughter seeks babysitting opportunities in Barcroft area. Short jobs (1-3 hours) preferred. First aid-trained. Call Gretchen at 920-9346.
Behringer Pet Care - we take care of most any pet. Call 703-685-1071
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Integral Yoga Center
Classes at Barcroft Community House
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Complete Tax & Accounting Service
GARY M. LEFEBVRE
703-521-0184
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Arlington Presbyterian Church
3507 Columbia Pike at Lincoln St
703-930-5660
Congregation Etz Hayim
2920 S. Arlington Blvd.
703-979-4466
www.etzhayim.net
Treehouse Partners
Coaching, facilitation, mentoring
Carol Roller 703-655-6714
Daphne Miller 703-408-2001
Casey O'Neal, Associate Broker
RE/MAX Allegiance
703-824-4800 - casey@caseyoneal.com
Schedule of Events
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Barcroft News Staff
Editor - Christina Cavoli, 703-271-0631
editor@BSCL.org
Publisher/Distribution Manager - Noreen Atkinson
Contributions - Mark Wigfield, 703-979-0339 mark@BSCL.org
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Deadlines: 1st (ads) or 10th (editorial material) day of the month preceding the issue month.
BSCL Officers for 2002-2003
President - - Eric Harold - 703-486-0879, eric@BSCL.org
Vice President - - Annette Osso - 703-553-3953, annette@BSCL.org
Recording Secretary -- Vacant!!
Treasurer - - Gary LeFebvre - 703-521-0184
gary@BSCL.org
Corresponding Secretary -- Eric Parker - 703-486-3649, ericP@BSCL.org
Membership Secretary -- Peg LeFebvre - 703-521-0184 peg@BSCL.org
Board Members
Community House
Committees
Arlington Mill Community Center -- Bill Lykes, 703-892-4422
Columbia Pike - Bryant Monroe, 703-271-0944 - bryant@BSCL.org
Crime - vacant
Demeter House Liaison Committee - Darlene Mickey
Parade -- Andrew Hunter, 703-979-8247
Parking -- Tom Palance - tom@BSCL.org
Parks -- Shelley Fichtner, 703-486-0856 shelley@BSCL.org
Traffic - Elaine Squeri 703-920-7014, elaine@BSCL.org
Volunteers - Vacant!!
Webmaster - Randy Swart 703-521-2080 randy@BSCL.org
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