Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training originated in California in the 1980s and found its way to Arlington in 2002. It’s intended to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to be safer in their own homes and to help save lives when professional responders are unavailable or delayed in their response. It’s free, takes about 24 hours over a seven week period (six weeknights and two Saturday mornings) and is sponsored by Arlington County’s Citizen Corps Council, Office of Emergency Management and Fire Department. Over 400 County residents have completed the training and more than half of them have continued as active members of their neighborhood teams. Topics included in the training are disaster preparedness, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, fire suppression, terrorism, disaster psychology and team organization. Classes meet at the Fire Training Academy in Shirlington and most are taught by Arlington County Fire Department personnel. If you’d like more information about CERT training, drop a line to ArlingtonCERT@ aol.com. There are two classes beginning in early March and there are still spaces available.
Your Shirlington Connection Website. Based on your feedback, Your Shirlington Connection website (http://yourshirlingtonconnection.com) has been updated to include the following features: • Arlington Alerts: Any alert affecting the Shirlington area will be posted here • Community Forum: Do you have a question or comment for Shirlington residents that you would like some feedback on? Or perhaps a suggestion on what might make Shirlington a better place to live? Post your thoughts here! • Blog: Help stay up to date on the latest happenings in Shirlington. Additional features that are expected to roll out in March include Movie Listings and forums specifically for the Shirlington groups & clubs in the area. Also don’t forget to check the Shirlington Events calendar often as the list is updated frequently throughout the month!
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A Signature Evening at the Signature Theatre. Beat the winter doldrums and enjoy a fun evening out on March 19. Virginia Hospital Center Foundation is hosting its first annual benefit, A Signature Evening, at the Signature Theatre. A unique twist on the traditional evening gala fundraiser, this event supports two pillars in our community, the arts and healthcare. Virginia Hospital Center is the first local organization to “buy out the house” at the Signature Theatre for a performance. This is truly a community-focused effort, with Arlington organizations supporting one another. All proceeds from the evening will support healthcare excellence at Virginia Hospital Center. With the return of Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd to the Signature, this is an evening not to miss. The reception will even include blood red “Sweenytinis” and special meat pies (filet and mushrooms) for Sweeney Todd fans. Details: Friday, March 19; Pre-Show Reception & Dinner at 6:30pm; Show: Sweeney Todd at 8 pm; Dessert with the Cast at 10pm; Cost: $150 per person.
All about Energy Audits. For Single-Family, Condo Owners, and Property Managers. Saturday, March 6, 2010. 10:30 AM – 12:00PM. Are you thinking about getting an energy audit for your home or condo, but having trouble getting the facts? Learn who should get an energy audit, what an audit should include, how to choose the energy auditor and approximate costs. Simultaneous sessions focused on energy audits for single-family homes and condominiums/ apartments. Free. Location: Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th Street S. Free photography services. Shirlington resident Amber Lupin, who took this month’s cover photo, is offering free photography services to Shirlington residents. While she’s taken lots of pictures since she first picked up a camera, she’s trying to gain experience in delivering the pictures that other people specifically ask for. So if she has the time, she’d be happy to shoot your engagement, family, pet, baby, event, or any other kind of pictures completely free. For details, please go to amberture.com and click on “For You”.
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