Four Fun-filled Summer Activities in Arlington Parks in Bluemont!

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**** Free Summer Concerts at Lubber Run ****

Whether you need a break or are looking for a quality outing for the whole family, here's one of Arlington's best kept secrets: free Summer Concert Series at Lubber Run Amphitheater. This Fri., June 23, at 8:00 PM with The JoGo Proiject. Can't make it? How about Saturday, same time and place for Caz, who performs with her own backing band a signature mix of rock, soul and reggae. Check out all the performances with the link below! Bring a blanket, a picnic basket and prepare to take a musical journey around the globe!

Summer Concert Series at Lubber Run Amphitheater
http://www.arlingtonarts.org/venues/lubber-run-amphitheater.aspx

The JoGo Project
https://www.thejogoproject.com/

Caz
http://www.cazmusic.com/index/



**** Celebrate National Rose Month at Bon Air Rose Garden ****

As World War II was coming to a close, local community and business leader Mrs. Nellie Broyhill sought to create a living tribute to Arlingtonians who served in the war. The plan was to establish a rose garden on the grounds of the upcoming Arlington Hospital. Each rose would honor a specific individual and a special area would contain “gold star” roses for those who lost their lives. In 1951, the rose garden was dedicated and less than 15 years later, the Memorial Rose Garden was relocated to Bon Air Park where it's been since 1964. A community gathering place and favorite spot for photography for decades, the garden currently has over 2600 rose bushes and approximately 150 varieties. Come celebrate the one and only rose and share the beauty of Bon Air Park's Memorial Rose Garden!

Memorial Rose Garden
https://parks.arlingtonva.us/locations/bon-air-park/

Bon Air Park
https://parks.arlingtonva.us/locations/bon-air-park/



**** Pollinator Patch Coming to Bluemont Park ****

Thanks to a partnership with Arlington County, Dominion Energy, NOVA Parks and community volunteers, nearly 500 native plants will be planted along the Washington & Old Dominion Trail (by the Bluemont Park parking lot) on Tues., June 20 at 10 a.m. The space is currently turf grass and weeds, but in honor of National Pollinator Week (June 19- 25) the space will be transformed into a native meadow for Arlington’s pollinators and passersby to enjoy. Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals that pollinate plants are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of food. Thanks to our partners and volunteers for their efforts in enhancing the natural areas of Arlington.

Bluemont Park
https://parks.arlingtonva.us/locations/bluemont-park/

National Pollinator Week
https://environment.arlingtonva.us/2016/06/national-pollinator-week/



**** Go Skateboarding Day ****

Skateboarders -- pack your board, helmet and pads and head to Powhatan Springs Skatepark for Go Skateboarding Day on Wed., June 21.

Powhatan Springs
https://parks.arlingtonva.us/locations/powhatan-springs-skatepark/

Skatepark
https://parks.arlingtonva.us/locations/powhatan-springs-skatepark/