Glencarlyn’s Tree Committee is developing a guided Tree Tour for Glencarlyn Day.  The intent of the tour is to increase awareness of the beauty and importance of our neighborhood’s tree canopy. We will be working with Tree Steward volunteers to identify and document interesting trees to include in the tour and would also like your suggestions.

Let us know of trees that you think are good candidates for the tour. Characteristics to consider include size, age, color, shape, location, rare species, native species or any other features that you think are interesting.

Please email your suggestions to Kathy Reeder at  kathleenreeder@comcast.net. Include the location, a short description (you do not have to know the species), and what makes the tree interesting to you.

If you would like to know the species of a particular tree in the neighborhood, even if you are not suggesting it for the tour, please let us know that as well and we’ll ask the Tree Stewards to help us identify it for you.

Please send your suggestions by Friday, July 3.  We appreciate your help!

Glencarlyn Tree Committee: Nancy Davis, Stuart Davis, Steve LeSueur, Kathy Reeder, Susan Walsh, Steve Young

The June 2020 Village View issue has been posted online

As we continue to navigate our way through these challenging times, the Glencarlyn Citizens’ Association wants to provide you with as much information and support as possible. If you need assistance or know of someone who needs assistance contact us at: gcaexec@gmail.com

If you would like us to check on a neighbor, please email the neighbor’s address.

Arlington County Urges Vigilant Social Distancing

The Arlington County Covid-19 website is: https://health.arlingtonva.us/covid-19-coronavirus-updates/

Some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. This includes older adults and people with chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease. If you are at higher risk it is important for you to take action to reduce your risk of getting sick.

https://health.arlingtonva.us/covid19-coronavirus-older-adults/ https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html#get-ready-now

Arlington County Announces New COVID-19 Call Line. Community members who cannot find the information they need on the County’s website, or through other resources, should call 703-228-7999 for assistance. The call center will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Arlington County Public Schools will remain closed through the end of the school year.

Free grab-n-go lunch/breakfast will be provided to kids 2-18 yrs old, Monday through Friday 11am-1pm, at Kenmore Middle School and Campbell Elementary School.

All libraries are closed, all fines and due dates are suspended until further notice. Library online services are available 24/7 with your library card. https://library.arlingtonva.us/2020/03/12/how-to-use-your-library-card-even-if-you-cant-go- to-the-library/

All Parks and Recreation programs, centers, services and activities are closed or canceled. Outdoor facilities are now closed as well. Running and bike trails remain open
All essential operations, including refuse/trash and recycling collection will continue.

Virginia Hospital Center Partners with Arlington County to Open COVID-19 Sample Collection Site. This site is for sample collection from symptomatic patients who have received a written order for COVID-19 testing from a licensed healthcare provider. Physicians can send orders to the Virginia Hospital Center outpatient lab electronically or via fax. Patients must schedule an appointment before visiting the collection site.

Many area grocery stores such as Safeway, Giant and Whole Foods are offering “Senior Shopping Hours”. Check with the individual stores, as hours and days vary.

Be aware of changes to TAX FILING DATES- Fed, State and Local

Once again, if you need assistance, or know of someone in Glencarlyn who needs assistance, contact the GCA at: gcaexec@gmail.com, or call: 703-931-4098.

We urge you to sign up for GCA Updates: gcaupdates@glencarlyn.org

You may also want to join Next Door: https://nextdoor.com/neighborhood/glencarlyn–arlington–va/