Visit Old Town Alexandria next Saturday, May 19th for the 2nd Annual Boutiques Give Back Day. Sponsored by the Old Town Boutique District, Boutiques Give Back Day brings together 34 local businesses to support charities on this special shopping day.
Participating businesses will be collecting goods and donating a percentage of sales to their selected charities. For example, The Sugar Cube is collecting non-perishable food items for the Capital Area Food Bank and giving customers one percent off for every item donated. Red Barn Mercantile is donating 20 percent of sales to Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia and providing free design advice to customers.
Many of Old Town’s most popular boutiques are located within walking distance of EYA’s Old Town Commons and our newest community, The Oronoco, opening this summer. From cafés and art galleries to critically acclaimed restaurants, come explore Old Town on May 19th and enjoy a “feel good” shopping day!
What tastes better than authentic wood-fired pizza perfectly paired with a refreshing craft beer? Not much. And that’s exactly what Menomalé will be offering its guests when it opens its doors this week.
Founded by Italian Master Pizza Maker Ettore Rusciano and beer pairing specialist Leland Estes, Menomalé serves Naples-style pizzas, calzones and wood-fired sandwiches. Ingredients are imported fresh from Italy to keep the traditional Italian taste and authentic flavors. Also specializing in craft beers, Menomalé has 20 craft beers on tap to taste or enjoy with your meal.
Located at 2711 12th Street NE, Menomalé is just steps away from EYA’s townhomes at Chancellor’s Row. From a vibrant history to new restaurants and retailers, Brookland is a great neighborhood to call home. Come see what everyone is talking about!
This month’s EYA Employee Spotlight is Linda Turnbow, Warranty Service Administrator. For many of our homeowners, Linda needs no introduction. She works hard to ensure that our homeowner’s needs are met quickly and efficiently. One conversation with Linda and you will recognize her southern hospitality. Originally from South Carolina, Linda has been with EYA for 11 years and knows many of our homeowners by name. Whether or not you have had the pleasure of meeting Linda, here are a few interesting things you might not know about her.
Linda Turnbow Current Role: Warranty Service Administrator At EYA for: 11 years
Linda (on right): “I try to make each homeowner feel like they are my only homeowner.”
How long have you lived in the DC area?
I moved to the area in 1980. I was planning on staying for a year or two but ended up staying for 32 years! My first job was working as an elevator operator in the Capitol building. I ran the “Senator’s Only” elevator. I enjoyed it because I got to meet the Senators’ staff and families and even ended up babysitting for a few of their children.
What do you enjoy most about your current position at EYA?
I really enjoy getting to know the homeowners. Working in warranty services, homeowners call me if they have any issues. I get someone over to their home right away to fix the problem and call to ensure the issue has been resolved. I try to make each homeowner feel like they are my only homeowner and it’s nice to know you have helped someone. I know most of our homeowners by name and it’s important to me to make sure they are happy with their new home.
What makes EYA unique or special compared to your work experiences elsewhere?
The family-oriented atmosphere and the respect the staff has for each other. When someone needs help, everyone pitches in. I had to have knee surgery last year and everyone stepped up to help cover my responsibilities. Also, our employees really believe in our product and everyone takes great pride in their work. I once had a job where I dreaded getting up and going to work every day. I am so grateful to have a job I enjoy so much. Life is too short: so enjoy what you do.
What was the best vacation you ever took?
For my 40th birthday, my cousin bought my mother and me a cruise to Alaska. It was beautiful and I was able to walk on a glacier! My mother has always been my best friend so it was really nice to celebrate it with her.
EYA has teamed up with LiveGreen and RePax sustainable moving supplies to donate a record breaking amount of clothes to Goodwill of Greater Washington. Taking place until April 20th, Fwd: Your Fashion is set to be DC’s largest clothing drive with the goal of collecting 5,000 lbs of clothing.
Simply bring your unwanted clothing, shoes, accessories and linens to one of the drop off locations and place them in the RePax reusable green packing bins. EYA drop off locations include:
Chancellor’s Row Sales Center: 627 Regent Place NE, Washington, D.C. 20017 (Daily: 11am to 6pm)
Capitol Quarter Sales Center: 1020 4th Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003 (M-F: 11am to 6pm)
Donating your clothes is one of the most eco-friendly things you can do. Last year alone, Goodwill kept over 17 million pounds of household goods out of DC-area landfills. Start gearing up for Earth Day this month by reclaiming your closet and helping to divert thousands of pounds of waste from area landfills!
If you haven’t heard the recent buzz about Mosaic District, check out these news clips on what’s quickly becoming the hottest neighborhood in Northern Virginia.
But don’t delay, our new townhomes are over 30% sold out and we’ll soon welcome our first homeowners to the neighborhood this summer!
Blacks Restaurant Conceptual Rendering Coming Soon to Mosaic District
The Washington Post
Learn all about plans to make Merrifield/Dunn-Loring Metro station into a more walkable neighborhood. Mosaic District is a significant part of this redevelopment effort. Read more here.
The Washington Times
Read this recent piece about EYA’s townhomes at Mosaic District. A summary of the many standard new home features is included.
NBC Washington
NBC sent their crew to profile Fairfax’s new “urban district.” Check out this video which chronicles the progress and future of what’s quickly becoming a vibrant destination.
If the thought of staring mindlessly at the timer of a treadmill leaves you running from the gym, you’re not alone!
Instead, Master Jon O’Kelly of Brookland’s Northeast Tae Kwon Do would like to turn you onto the art and sport of taekwondo – Korea’s national sport and the world’s most popular martial art.
Conveniently located along Brookland’s historic main street at 3520 12th Street in Washington, DC, Master O’Kelly’s studio offers classes and instruction for children and adults alike.
Adults who practice the art of taekwondo enjoy the benefits of self defense, flexibility, concentration, and overall improvement in physical fitness, energy and strength. Beginners start as “white belts” and are trained by one of the school’s talented and knowledgeable instructors.
Steps from EYA's townhomes at Chancellor's Row, Northeast Tae Kwon Do DC offers taekwondo instruction at their school along 12th Street NE.
For kids starting at age 3, Northeast Tae Kwon Do provides life & learning skills, along with discipline and basic classroom etiquette. Children start programs in one of three annual enrollment periods (January, May and September). Alternatively, Master O’Kelly offers offsite instruction at several nearby schools (Brent Elementary School, Capitol Hill Day School/St. Peter’s and Beauvoir National Cathedral Elementary School).
To participate, simply call the school to sign up for a complimentary class and decide if taekwondo is right for you. An ongoing membership to the school would include twice weekly classes (from your choice of Monday or Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings).
Northeast Tae Kwon Do is located a few blocks from Brookland Metro station (on the red line) within walking distance of EYA’s townhomes at Chancellor’s Row.
Take a sneak peek at the community here. But hurry in – we’re already 25% sold out and a limited number of homes remain for 2012 move-in! Sales center open daily onsite from 11 AM – 6 PM at 2951 Eskridge Road in Fairfax.
One pass by our Capitol Quarter townhouse neighborhood in DC and you’ll quickly notice construction is nearly complete. Now, we have only four homes remaining for sale in the entire community!
If you’ve been waiting to make your move, now’s the time. You’ll be getting settled just as countless new shops and restaurants are expected to start opening their doors in The Yards, the expansive redevelopment in Capitol Riverfront next to Nationals Stadium. New four-level townhomes with garage parking and rooftop terraces start in the upper $700s.
Hurry in this weekend to tour our two decorated model homes and start enjoying your new walkable lifestyle this summer! Open daily from 11 AM – 6 PM at 1020 4th Street SE in Washington, DC. Learn more at http://www.eya.com/Capitol_Quarter.
Yards Park on the Capitol Riverfront, steps from Capitol Quarter New Townhomes
Looking to start your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations a bit early this year? Look no further than Old Town Alexandria, which offers what is arguably the best concentration of Irish themed events and destinations in Washington.
Tomorrow, Saturday, March 3rd, start your day by picking up a cup of Joe at any one of Old Town’s boutique coffee shops, of which there are about a dozen!
Then, head over to the Classic Car Show on Pitt Street (between King and Cameron Street) at 10 AM before another quick stop at the Dog Show in Market Square at 10:30.
We've heard Buzz Bakery on Slater's Lane in Alexandria will be serving up Irish Car Bomb cupcakes and other St. Patty's Day themed treats this month. Photo via Flickr Creative Commons (whitneyinchicago).
If you’re still in the mood to celebrate Dublin style, discover one of Old Town’s numerous Irish bars (and while you’re at it, pick up some reading material to freshen up on your knowledge of Ireland’s pub and potato history).
Fashionistas brace yourself for this! Today we learned that clothing and home goods retailer Anthropologie will be joining the chic shopping lineup at Mosaic District!
Want to live alongside northern Virginia’s hip new shopping and dining district? Hurry in. We’ve sold nearly 25% of our townhomes in just one month. Learn more about the announcement and the neighborhood in the Washington Post.
Mosaic District welcomes Anthropologie to its retail lineup. Photo via Flickr Creative Commons @ South Granville Live.
The Townhomes at Mosaic District feature 112 new townhomes in Fairfax, Virginia, moments from Tyson’s Corner and the Capital Beltway. Now selling from the upper $500s. Sales center open daily at 2951 Eskridge Road.
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