• Sept 22- Poll locations opened on September 22 for in-person early voting
• Oct 16 - deadline to register to vote
• Oct 27 - apply for a mail ballot by 5pm
• Nov 4 - Last day of in-person early voting
• Nov 7 - General Election

All Arlington voters are eligible to vote at any location for early-in person voting. Remember to bring a valid photo i.d. There are several dates and locations available throughout Arlington.

To see who is on the ballot or to find your district check the Arlington County website. 

Arlington will be selecting two new members to the County Board. Several local environmental groups asked the candidates to complete a questionnaire offering their positions on climate change and sustainable development.

Integrating climate solutions into Arlington Public Schools’ upcoming 2024-2030 Strategic Plan would be an investment in its students’ future, provide healthier and more conducive learning environments,

and reduce energy costs. APS is seeking input through October 6. Ask APS to make sustainability one of its priorities by:

• Committing to be carbon neutral by 2040 (as Fairfax County Public Schools have done) and moving to eliminate fossil fuels in its operations by enhancing energy efficiency, shifting to electric systems for heating, hot water, and cooking, and moving to electric school buses.
• Expanding tree canopy coverage, native plantings, and vegetable gardens at schools to ensure all students have easy access to nature.
• Reducing waste and enhancing recycling and composting in the classrooms and cafeterias.

This fall, ART rides will be free for most rush hour commuters. Fare Free Rush starts Oct. 2.

Arlington County recently applied for Bicycle Friendly Community status from the League of American Bicyclists. As part of their review process, the League wants your input on bicycling in Arlington. EcoAction Arlington promotes bicycling as a sustainable mode of transportation. If you’ve ever biked here, please take a minute to complete this survey and share your input.

EcoAction Arlington is honored to be the beneficiary of the OCTOBER SHARE THE PLATE offering at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (UUCA). We are grateful for the generous gifts the UUCA congregation will share with us and their support of our mission.

On October 14, join the community for a fun day with a walking tour, scavenger hunt, Arlington Art Truck and Fall Music Jam with DJ. This is the first of a series of events to engage the community and to prepare to achieve historic designation. More information...

MINI-GRANTS Available from the Sierra Club

The Mini-Grants are available for new projects that will further the Sierra Club’s mission of environmental sustainability and climate health. Proposals for Mini-Grants should not exceed $500. Applications can be submitted at any time and will be reviewed as soon as possible after submission. 1-2 grants will be awarded during this proposal cycle. 

Projects benefitting the local area covered by the Potomac River Group of the Sierra Club (Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church) will take priority, although local residency is not a requirement. Projects should be completed within one year. Grants cannot be used to advocate for or against any candidate for elective office. 

To apply, please fill out the Mini-grant application. Please email the completed form to: John Bloom at Johnlbloom@gmail.com. For any questions, please email the same address.

Stormwater in Arlington and Protecting Water Quality

Monday, October 30, 7-8:30 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Church, 1500 North Glebe Road

Join this interactive education program to learn about issues related to stormwater runoff in Arlington and what you can do in your home to reduce runoff and pollution. This free event will feature a presentation by Elenor Hodges, Executive Director of EcoAction Arlington, and will include details about the new Arlington County Stormwater Credit Program and opportunities to apply for voluntary credits and offset up to 35% of your Stormwater Utility bill. All ages welcome! No registration is required. Questions? Contact Karen Lundy at 571-212-5459.

Little City Concert to Benefit EcoAction Arlington - November 4

Join Little City Concerts on November 4 as Balance Campaign presents Texture, Terrain, Transformation, a program of new pieces that explore our relationship with nature. We are honored to be the beneficiary of this concert. 50% of ticket sales will be donated to EcoAction Arlington.

Admission is $20. The concert will take place at The Falls Church Episcopal, 115 E Fairfax St, Falls Church at 7:30 p.m.

When Carolyn Ryffel moved back to the area nine years ago she looked for volunteer activities in the local community. Energy Masters’ mission was a perfect fit for her. As a bonus, she learned new skills, became a part of a diverse multigenerational group, and put her Spanish language skills to good use. Carolyn loves the hands-on team work in affordable housing units mixed with the educational presentations for community groups and schools. She finds it very rewarding to be able to reach so many people while having fun and learning.

Carolyn shared this special moment with us -

"During Covid when Energy Masters went virtual and needed hour-long educational programs in Spanish, I hired a tutor in Guatemala and worked through the presentation. The document was improved, I could better speak to the bullet points and the instructor in Guatemala learned things that she can do to conserve energy."

Carolyn is an invaluable volunteer always willing to go that extra step. Carolyn has often stepped in and helped out at tabling events for EcoAction Arlington when needed. She's an all around All-Star!

If you'd like to volunteer with EcoAction Arlington, you may find more information on our website.

Community Spotlight: John M. Langston Neighborhood

John M. Langston Citizens’ Association represents the residents of Hall’s Hill/High View Park (HHHVP). The general boundaries are 16th Street/17th Road/17th Street to the south, George Mason Drive to the west, Langston Blvd to the north, and Buchanan Street/Culpeper Street to the East. High View Park, formerly Hall’s Hill, began as a post-Civil War community for freed slaves. It was separated from the white neighborhoods by an 8-foot high segregation fence, some of which still stands, up until the 1950s. Its tree canopy is 20%* with a Tree Equity Score of 82. It is very walkable with a Walk Score of 87/100. You can learn more about the neighborhood on October 14 at its Community Outreach Day which includes a walking tour.

*Urban Tree Canopy Assessment 2017

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