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 | Black History Month in Arlington, February 2009 The theme for 2009 was “The Journey Continues” with the celebration of Black History Month in February in Arlington. Featured events included the annual music and dance-filled Feel the Heritage Festival and a variety of lectures, musical performances, readings & discussions, events for kids, and other cultural experiences. :: More Information | |
 | Tribute to "The Dream" of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "The Dream" of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was celebrated on January 18th, in our 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. King. Winning essays from the King Essay Contest were read. :: Read the winning essays. | |
 | Bill Thomas Park Service Award for an Outstanding Volunteer Nominations Submitted in January, nominations for the Bill Thomas Park Service Award were open to individual citizens, groups and organizations. The award is presented for the giving of personal time or expertise for the betterment of the natural, cultural, recreational, environmental, aesthetic, horticultural or historical resources in connection with Arlington County’s parks, environment and leisure opportunities during the past year. | |
 | Walter Reed Earns Award of Excellence The Northern Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties presented Arlington County’s Walter Reed Community Center with the Award of Excellence as the Best Building, Environmentally Responsible in 2007. Walter Reed Community Center, in South Arlington, is a full-service center that supports its neighbors with senior, teen and tot community programs, and also provides programming and facilities that support the County as a whole. It opened in May 2006 and is designed to meet the Silver Standard Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™. | |
 | Now You Can Reserve a Tennis Court Online! Online reservations for 1 hour (min) to 1.5 hours (max) in length can be made 1-14 days in advance. For more information or instructions on reserving a court, click here (67k PDF), or contact our Facilities Scheduling Office at 703-228-1805 or facilitiesscheduling(at)arlingtonva.us. To reserve a court, click here. |
