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This is just a friendly reminder to our residents of Barton’s Crossing Apartment Homes, we will be closed on Monday Sept. 6 for the Labor Day holiday. We are sorry if this causes any inconvenience to anyone. Please call the office at 703-370-7200 if you need any immediate assistance.

We hope you have a fun and safe Labor Day holiday. Thank you for being such great residents!

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This weekend is Labor Day Weekend and there are so many things to do I don’t even know where to begin! Usually I like to spend my Labor Days at home in my apartment but this year I want to change it up. I want to be out and about this weekend with neighbors and friends from Barton’s Crossing.

So I’m torn between two events…either I’ll be at the Labor Day Pig Roast at Cafe Saint Ex or the Labor Day Burger Eating Contest at Whitlow’s on Wilson. I know that both involve food but what’s a holiday without food?

Which event do you think I should I go to?

Photo by Robert Couse-Baker

Today is National Dog Day and for good reason! They are “man’s best friend!”

When people say man’s best friend I simply beg to differ. Dogs can be a woman’s best friend as well. Personally I’m more of a dog person and I while I appreciate cats, I’m allergic. Dogs are fun and they are always willing to be there for you and cuddle.

Barton’s Crossing is a pet-friendly community and we want to help you celebrate National Dog Day in the best way possible! We have some great ways to celebrate your furry friend!

1. Post pictures of your dog on our Facebook Page! Let us see how cute your loved one is!
2. Buy your pet a special treat! A new dog toy or a delicious snack!
3. Take your dog out to our fenced in dog run! Give them they space they’ll love!
4. Pamper your puppy! Give them a bath or take them to the pet salon!
5. Don’t have a dog but want one? Adopt or Rescue a pet!

This week is DC Beer Week!!! Now while I’m not the biggest beer drinker, I’m always willing to try out new things.

This week is dedicated to the beer culture, with more than 40 breweries and 30 restaurants, bars and pubs participating. You’re sure to enjoy any day of this week!

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Tuesday	8-24
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe “Brooklyn Brawl” Beer and Cheese Tasting.	1517 Conn. Ave., NW Washington DC 20036
Wednesday	8-25
DC Bread and Brew presents Lagunitas Beer Dinner: ” Six beers and Six Plates”	Call 202-466-2676 for reservations
Thursday	8-26
The Reef presents “Rogue Ales Oyster Fest”	446 18th Street, NW Washington DC, 20009
Friday	8-27
The Black Squirrel Get yourself to Adam’s Morgan and meet the brewer of Flying Dog	2427 18th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20009 (202) 232-1011
Saturday	8-28
RFD FIRKIN SPECTACULAR!!!	810 7th St. NW Washington, DC 20001

This week is Washington D.C.’s Restaurant Week! This bi-annual event is in its 16th year! Restaurants all around town in Washington D.C. participate and you can enjoy some great food at a great discount!

The best part is that some of the best restaurants in Washington D.C. get involved in this event!

To “attend” this event all you have to do is make reservation! Yes it’s that easy, but you need to do ASAP! Everyone loves Restaurant Week so you need to get a table now.

For a three-course lunch you only have to pay 20.10 and for a three-course dinner you only have to pay 35.10! Tip and Tax included!  This event last until August 22nd.

Photo by Ozute

Have you watched a Washington Nationals game yet?? They are definitely going to be busy this month with their home games!! Come out to a game!! You can purchase tickets online!

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America’s Favorite Sport
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Aug. 15: Nationals vs. Diamondbacks

Aug. 23-25: Nationals vs. Cubs

Aug. 26-29: Nationals vs. Cardinals

My mother always hated it when I would run around without shoes on, she’d always tell me to go find my shoes.  Well now that I’m older not much has changed I still loved to run around barefooted…well maybe things have changed a little.  I love to run around in my Vibram Five Fingers!

While I’m technically running with “shoes” on, you can hardly count Vibram Five Fingers as shoes. They are more like gloves for your feet.  While most of you think that running without shoes is horrible (no arch support, cushion…etc.) it’s actually great.

The typical human foot is an anatomical marvel of evolution with 26 bones, 33 joints, 20 muscles, and hundreds of sensory receptors, tendons and ligaments. Like the rest of the body, to keep our feet healthy, they need to be stimulated and exercised.

When you run barefooted of course your muscles will begin to become stronger and you’ll begin to support yourself better.

You can buy Vibram Five Fingers either online or at REI. Barton’s Crossing is less than 10 minutes away from REI. Check out Vibram Five Fingers!

REI

3509 Carlin Springs Rd
Bailey’s Crossroads, VA,
22041
703-379-9400

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Where would you go if you had the choice to go anywhere? If you didn’t have to worry about ticket prices, how far you could go, or how long you had to stay which destination would you ultimately choose? Vote on our poll now and let us know where you’d go! Comment below if you have another more specific destination in mind!

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That name has a ring to it, or maybe it’s the atmosphere or wait the food. Well let me tell you at Shooter McGee’s you’re always in for a treat! Located off of 5239 Duke Street, this restaurants boasts about their “Cheers” atmosphere. Who wouldn’t?

With food like a Grilled Marinated Rib-eye and their award winning Barbecue Ribs you’re sure to find something you enjoy on the menu.

Shooter McGee’s has been a neighborhood restaurant and tavern for  30 years…The secret to to the restaurant’s longevity and success includes an incredible menu at bargain prices with an experienced and friendly staff to serve our guests their evening meals and libations.

They also are known for the Weekly Specials!

Monday- Half Price Burgers
Tuesday- Wing Night
Wednesday- Lobster Night
Thursday- Rib Special
Friday- Prime Rib
Sunday- Meatloaf Special

Shooter McGee’s

5239 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703)751-9266

Photo by ShooterMcGee

Are you planning on heading over to the movies tonight? Barton’s Crossing has some of the Top Movies listed below at the AMC Theaters Hoffman Center 22. They show great films!

	Dinner for Schmucks Steve Carell, Paul Rudd PG-13, 110 min. 10:15am | 11:15am | 1:15pm | 2:15pm | 4:15pm 5:15pm | 7:15pm | 8:15pm | 10:15pm | 11:15pm
	Charlie St. Cloud Zac Efron, Kim Basinger PG-13, 109 min. 10:50am | 1:30pm | 4:10pm | 7:10pm | 9:45pm LATE NIGHT: 12:10am
	Salt Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber PG-13, 99 min. 10:30am | 11:30am | 12:30pm | 1:30pm | 2:30pm 3:30pm | 4:30pm | 5:30pm | 6:30pm | 7:30pm 8:30pm | 9:30pm | 10:30pm | 11:25pm | LATE NIGHT: 12:05am

AMC Theaters Hoffman Center 22

206 Swamp Fox Road

Alexandria, VA 22304

(888) 262-4386

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