7:05 PM

• Approval of the Meeting tonight’s agenda and meeting minutes.
• Letter from Columbia Heights Civic Association re Dangerous Traffic Concern (Starbucks Penrose Square)(Marian and Ron)

• Arlington County Board Candidate Introduction – Jonathan Dromgoole.
• Arlington County Board Candidate Introduction – Maureen Coffey.
• Pickleball concerns at the Walter Reed Community Center Next Steps (Ashley, Chad, and Armand)
• NEW Walter Reed court hours: Starting on Saturday, April 29, operating hours for the multi-use outdoor courts at Walter Reed Community Center & Park will be updated to align with the community center’s operating hours. Equipment and gates will be unlocked between the following hours:
  • Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday- 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Arlington County failing to comply with noise ordinances – (Chad and Armand)
• Communications & engagement contacts for the Historic Preservation Program. Cultural Affairs in partnership with the Arlington Commission for the Arts is offering six $15,000 grants for community-initiated projects. The application will be open until April 28, seeking participation from various applicant types. –  (Ron and Reggie)
• Tree Canopy Equity Program Advisory Committee Update (Sarah)
• Graffiti on public and private property

Ron Haddox is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: CHCA Meeting May 15 – 7 pm to 9 pm
Time: May 15, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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CHCA Monthly meeting is joining the League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City, and the Arlington County Civic Federation for a virtual presentation on how RCV operates and how your ballot will look.

Preparing for the June 20 Primary

The June 20 primary for the Arlington County Board will use Ranked Choice Voting (RCV).

On Monday, April 17 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, join the League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City, and the Arlington County Civic Federation for a virtual presentation on how RCV operates and how your ballot will look.

Our presenters will be Gretchen Reinemeyer, General Registrar and Director of Elections for Arlington County, and Liz White, Executive Director of Upvote Virginia.

RSVP to get the zoom link. You will have the chance to ask questions in chat at the event and you may also submit your questions in advance when you RSVP: Ranked Choice Voting Training Invite

7:05 PM

• Approval of the Meeting tonight’s agenda and the missing March meeting minutes.
• Letter from Columbia Heights Civic Association re Dangerous Traffic Concern (Starbucks Penrose Square)(Marian and Ron)

• Pickleball concerns at the Walter Reed Community Center Next Steps (Ashley and Chad)
• Arlington County failing to comply with noise ordinances – (Chad and Armand)
• Communications & engagement contacts for the Historic Preservation Program. Cultural Affairs in partnership with the Arlington Commission for the Arts is offering six $15,000 grants for community-initiated projects. The application will be open until April 28, seeking participation from various applicant types. –  (Ron and Reggie)
• Tree Canopy Equity Program Advisory Committee Update (Sarah)

Ron Haddox is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: CHCA Monthy Meeting March 20th 7pm
Time: Mar 20, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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7:05 PM

• Approval of the Meeting tonight’s agenda and the missing Feb meeting minutes.
• Letter from Columbia Heights Civic Association re Dangerous Traffic Concern (Starbucks Penrose Square)(Marian and Ron)

• Pickleball concerns at the Walter Reed Community Center Next Steps (Ashley and Chad)
• Arlington County failing to comply with noise ordinances – (Chad and Armand)
• Communications & engagement contacts for the Historic Preservation Program. Cultural Affairs in partnership with the Arlington Commission for the Arts is offering six $15,000 grants for community-initiated projects. The application will be open until April 28, seeking participation from various applicant types. –  (Ron)
• Tree Canopy Equity Program Advisory Committee Update (Sarah)
• Arlington County Civic Federation upcoming March 14th meeting. –  Our members also would like to hear which crimes are increasing and decreasing and why? What can we do to protect ourselves? Has reporting increased in the County, and how should we report crimes? What issues will be addressed in the legislature this year regarding crimes? What are the current police staffing levels, and where does community policing fit into the mix? (Ron)
• Shooting at Col. Pike / S Walter Reed Update (Sarah)
• Arlington County Board candidate Introduction – JD Spain

I am extremely pleased to report that Santa enjoyed his ride with Fire Station #9 in Douglas Park so much last year, that he is ready to do it again next weekend. Starting at 12 PM on Saturday, 12/17, Santa will ride through Green Valley, Columbia Heights, and Douglas Park just to remind all the good girls and boys that he’ll be swinging by later in the month for “business reasons”.

The route has been shortened a bit due to time constraints, but hopefully, everyone is still within a few blocks to see him:

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Please let this message as a gentle reminder that we are trying to spread joy across a broad swath of South Arlington, so hopefully, the minor route changes are okay. More updates to follow this week as well as a possible Santa tracker, and his plans will get more defined in the next few days. He says he’s been dealing with a lot of reindeer “sniffles” lately (haven’t we all?), so hopefully, we all get to share a fun day on Saturday.

• NOTE: If you didn’t receive an invite please contact Ron – “ronhaddox@aol.com”.

• NOTE: If you didn’t receive an invite please contact Ron – “ronhaddox@aol.com”.

The annual Meeting is Scheduled for November. The date will be determined later.