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2 JULY 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sizzlin Summer Bash 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA pm 10 The Buzz Hounds N. Glebe Rd. 6-8pm

3 **July Facts** The 7th month of the year is an outstanding one! In the Georgian calendar, the calendar that most of the world uses, July is the seventh month. However, in he Roman calendar, it was actually the fifth month and was called Quintilis, which meant fifth. Later in 46 B.C., Caesar gave 31 days and the Roman Senates named the month Julius in honor of Caesar. In northern hemisphere, July is usually the hottest month of the year when it is actually a winter time in southern hemisphere. It gets very cold in Antarctica and cold and rainy in South America. Because there isn't much rain in July, the grass loses its greenness. Moreover, the abundance of flowers and insects occur in July. Below are some fun facts about July: 1. The birthstone for July is the Ruby 2. The zodiac signs for July are Cancer (June 21 - July 22) and Leo (July 23 - August 22) 3. The birth flower for July is the water lily. 4. The month of July was named after Julius Caesar. 5. On July 1, 1867, the Dominion of Canada was established due to the British North America Act. 6. On July 1, 1898, the San Juan Hill was occupied by the American troops during the Spanish- American War. 7. During World War I on July 1, 1916, the Battle of Somme began. 8. On July 2, 1881, President James Garfield was killed by Charles Guiteau. 9. On July 2, 1890, the Sherman Antitrust Act (an Act to prohibit trusts) was passed by the United States Congress. 10. On July 5, 1971, Amendment 26 was proclaimed which set the voting age at 18 in the United States 11. On July 6, 1854, the Republican Party held its first state convention at Jackson, Michigan. 12. On July 11, 1804, during a duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, Hamilton was killed. 13. The 38th President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford, was born on July 1, On July 16, 1790, District of Columbia was established. 15. The first atomic bomb was set off by scientists in Alamogordo, New Mexico on July 16, National Blueberry Month. 17. National Ice Cream Month. 18. National Hot Dog Month 19. July 1 - Canada Day 20. July 4 - Independence Day

4 Food Truck Thursday Get your lunchtime Food Truck fix at Food Truck Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM! The food trucks gather in the parking lots at 1900 Crystal Drive and th Street. Some of the area s favorite trucks will be onsite offering a great mix of delicious food for lunch. Actual truck schedules are subject to change so be sure to follow your favorites. Farmers Market Crystal City FRESHFARM Market takes place every Tuesday from 3-7 PM between April 7th and November 24th offers shopping from local farmers and producers bringing together seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, container plants and herbs, farm-raised eggs, all-natural meats, artisan baked goods, specialty foods and much more Crystal Dr. Arlington, VA, Outdoor and Hot Yoga Join the Crystal City BID, Sport and Health fitness club, and Vornado/Charles E. Smith for free in the courtyard of 2121 Crystal Drive. fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Come out and join the party! Uncork your hidden artist! Create a piece of art while sipping wine! No experience required. Thursday, July 21.

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6 Ingredients ½ potato, peeled and finely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp chives, chopped ½ beef tomato, seeds removed, chopped handful spinach leaves 4 free-range eggs, beaten Method Preheat the grill to medium. Place the potato into a pan of boiling water and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until tender, but not completely cooked, then drain and set aside. Heat the oil in an ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat. Add the tomato and spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the spinach has wilted. Add the potato and stir well. Add the beaten eggs and season well with chives, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the egg starts to set. Top with lactose free cheese, then transfer to the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the top of the tortilla has turned golden-brown and the tortilla is cooked through. To serve, carefully turn the tortilla out of the pan onto a plate and cut into wedges.

7 Wonderful Watermelon Nothing says summer like a juicy slice of watermelon. Not only is this refreshing fruit a great way to stay hydrated on hot days, but it also contains a type of amino acid that can provide relief to sore muscles. Sun Safety Sunscreen is not the only thing to remember when you spend time outdoors this summer. A widebrimmed hat and sunglasses will help shield you from the sun s UV rays. Save on Groceries Many grocery stores discount their meat late in the evening so they can move cuts that are nearing expiration. You could save $2 or more per pound by buying your meat at night. Frugal Freshness You can make your own spray air freshener by combining in a spray bottle 1 cup of fabric softener, 1cup of white vinegar and 2 cups of water.

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11 CONTACT US Adriana Parvanova-Property Manager Ekow Yanney-Assistant Property Manager Hanaa Moussaif-Resident Coordinator Jay Pint Security Director Mohamed Najah Maintenance supervisor Zouhair Soumar Maintenance tech Jason Murphy A.H.P. Coordinator Lee Ry Leasing Agent Management Office th St S. Monday Friday: 9:00AM 6:00PM Management Office : Front Desk : After hours maintenance : (emergencies only)