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38002.com theview theview Page 2 happenings Arlington Plans Community Garden Special to THE VIEW 38002 The Town of Arlington has announced the creation of the Depot Square Community Garden. Located at 12047 US Hwy 70, the gardens will actually be accessed from Mott Street, located in the Historic Depot Square of Arlington. Site development is currently underway in partnership with the Arlington Garden Club. Parks Director Kevin Carter states “We will be creating a unique opportunity for citizens of all ages to become a part of the Depot Square Community Garden by offering raised beds to grow fruits and vegetables of their choice. Families and organizations will be able to grow healthy food and to encourage a healthy community within Arlington.” Site improvements will be ongoing in anticipation of having beds available for Summer and Fall crops. The Depot Square Community Garden will include features of raised beds, efficient watering system, an orchard area, berry bushes, composting bins, and an outdoor classroom. “Not only is this a location to grow produce,” Carter continued, “but it will also be a site for many educational opportunities for the community.” The partnership with the Arlington Garden Club will facilitate the sharing of best gardening practices. “Digging in the dirt is my passion,” states Virginia Vierkandt, Master Gardner and member of the Arlington Garden Club, “Watching seeds sprout, grow, and harvest the fruits of our labor.” Founding Partner Sponsorships will be available during the initial stages of development. Any individual, organization, or business is encouraged to contact Parks and Recreation Director, Kevin Carter at [phone] or [email protected] for sponsorship or volunteering information. February 2015 Arlington Publishing LLC PO Box 863, Arlington, TN 38002 facebook.com/TheView38002 www.theview38002.com Twitter: @TheView38002 Arlington for the Arts Hosts Event Arlington for the Arts will host its first art event on Friday, March 6th and Saturday, 7th at at 11982 Mott St. (formerly Jackson’s on the Square and Cover to Cover Book Store) across from Arlington Florist and Brendalay Grill. This free event will include an art show and sale, wine tasting, refreshments and entertainment along with live art demonstrations. Featured artists will include Glenda Brown, whose work Ladybug is pictured above left, Deborah Fagan Carpenter, Melanie And erso n, Wonder, pictured above right, Carrol McTyre and Dana Harris. Join in starting a new tradition of art, wine, music and fun. Arlington in April Applications Available Ap p l i ca t io n s fo r the 25th Annual Arlington in April Town Festival 2015 are currently being accepted This one-day event features craft booths, children’s games, live music, great food and much more. The event will be Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 10:00 am— 4:00 pm. Rain-day has b e e n s e t for Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 12:00-5:00 pm. Vendor booth (10’x10’) fee is $65 if received before February 15. All applications r e c e i v e d between Feb. 15 and March 15will be $80. No applications will be accepted after March 15. Visit www.arlington inapril.com for rules and regulations. Arlington High School Plans Fine Arts Camp Arlington High School will host a weeklong Fine Arts Summer Camp (AFAC) for area 6th-9th graders from June 1st-5th. AFAC will be a weeklong summer fine arts intensive experience taught by the fine arts teachers at Arlington High School and expert specialty instructors. Students can choose to focus on art, band, choir, dance, film, theatre or orchestra. AFAC will include an action packed week where students will learn new skills and techniques in their chosen art discipline culminating in an art show and open community performance Who We Are: The View 38002 is Arlington and Lakeland’s free community newspaper, published monthly by Arlington Publishing LLC with a distribution of 11,500 copies at the end of the week at the Mark E. Collins theatre and Arlington High School Rotunda. The session will be held at Arlington HS from 9:00am-3:00pm daily. Cost is $150 per student and includes all supplies and a camp T-shirt.. Check the Arlington Community Schools Website after February 14th for registration information. Add your event to The View 38002’s Online Community Calendar To submit an event, click on the yellow "+ Post Your Event" button in the upper right corner of the calendar grid at www.theview38002.com/ calendar. We want to be the go-to source for what's going on—we welcome events that are open to the community or of general interest and located in 38002. seniornotes Lakeland Senior Center Lakeland Senior Center is located at 4527 Canada Road For a complete list of Senior Center activities, visit www.lakelandtn.gov, Residents, Parks & Recreation, then click on “Just for Seniors.” The Senior Center will now be OPEN five days a week (Monday-Friday from 10 - 2 p.m.). Retirement Roundtable/ Workshop Friday, Feb. 13th & March 13th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (2nd Friday of the month) The new monthly retirement series presented by Stephanie Lefler of Lefler Financial will feature the realities regarding retirement. Topics: FebruaryBudgeting, MarchTaxes, April-Final Expenses, and MayLong Term Care. Join us for a complimentary lunch (and cherry tarts as part of National Pie Month) to discuss how women are more financially vulnerable in retirement and how they can become empowered in their decision making. Please RSVP to 901867-2717 or [email protected] rg. Mardi Gras Celebration Tuesday, February 17th from 12:30 – 2 p.m. Come on out and enjoy some delicious Louisiana cuisine (potluck). There will be Mardi Gras beads, music and King Cake. Please RSVP to 901-867-2717. Arlington Senior Citizens Center The Arlington Senior Citizens Center is located at 6265 Chester St. For a complete list of Senior Center activities, visit w w w . t o w n o f arlington.org and click on “Departments,” then “Senior Center.” FREE Exercise Classes M-W-F @ 10:30 Mission: To inform, educate, and connect the residents of Arlington, Lakeland, and unincorporated Northeast Shelby County. Questions about news content can be directed to Editorial Director Terry Louderback at (901) 4519213 or editor@theview 38002.com Questions about advertising and distribution can be directed to Advertising Director Iggy Collazo at [phone] or ads@theview 38002.com. The View 38002 believes in correcting its mistakes. 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