Announcements

Drive-thru Food & Toiletries Collection for Area Shelters Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 1305 North Jackson Street, Arlington, VA 22201.

Clarendon Presbyterian Church’s monthly supply drive for Bridges to Independence and New Hope Housing has been going for 2 years. Currently, food and personal supply insecurity is growing as prices have gone up at grocery stores, gas stations and nearly everywhere else. We are asking our neighbors to help out our neighbors in need.

Priority items: Men’s T-shirts (Sizes Small, Medium,Large, Extra Large, 2XL and 3XL), Bath towels, Paper towels, Toilet paper, Juice (apple juice, orange juice, lemonade, etc.), Individually packaged snacks, Bottles of water, Hot dogs, Mustard, Ketchup, Relish, Seasonings, Hot sauce, Vinegar, Lysol disinfectant wipes, Trash bags (13-gallons), and Baby wipes. Drive-thru Drives second Saturday of each month.

Questions or to help this month or next? Email [email protected]/Check www.clarendonpresbyterian.org for changes. Thank you!

Is home ownership a goal of yours in 2022? Now is the time to make it happen! Grab a (virtual) drink with the area’s top Real Estate experts, learn all about the home buying process and on how you can get $1,500 towards your closing costs immediately!

Did you know the average Arlington renter will spend $150K in 5 years of renting? Stop paying down someone else’s mortgage! Join us for a Rent vs. Buy Happy Hour on Wednesday, July 13 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

A lot has happened in the local market since the beginning of the pandemic. Sip on your drink of choice and learn from Northern Virginia, Arlington and Washingtonian Magazines top producing agents! We will discuss the latest market updates, the home buying process and rent vs. buy cost savings. Please RSVP by clicking here.

Call/text Manavi at 703-869-6698 with any questions!

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma or anger? Are you ready to make a change?

Lauren K. Nickum, LCSW, CSAC from Peaceful Mind Solutions is now taking new clients for psychotherapy. Lauren has over 10 years of experience treating mental health disorders and general life stress in adults and adolescents. For more information visit peacefulmindsolutions.com.

(This Community Post was written by Embracing Arlington Arts.)

Yes, live performances at theaters have begun again. Good news for patrons, good news for actors and crews, and good news for the industry overall, right? Well, yes and no as COVID is proving to be a powerful enemy. “The show must go on” is still the mantra — unless a cast or crew member tests positive. Then the curtain must fall for about a week — incurring huge financial losses for theaters, including paying the contracted professionals and refunding ticketholders. Production costs also now include purchasing testing equipment which can run into tens of thousands of dollars each month for larger theaters.

How can we help them continue to keep their doors open?

Go see a show and urge others to do the same! Word of mouth is the best means of filling theater seats!

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Do you have personal documents that you need shredded? Join the Arlington Arts Center on Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for our very own Community Shred Day with Paper Artist Demonstrations!

Bring a box or two of your unwanted papers and sensitive documents to dispose of on the TrueShred truck in the parking lot and watch paper artists from Pyramid Atlantic demonstrate paper-making.

$10 suggested donation for shredding (credit cards accepted). Donations will support the Arlington Arts Center’s mission to connect the community with contemporary art and artists.

Also, Saturday is the LAST DAY of our spring exhibitions! Make sure to visit inside and check out the galleries!

Where: The parking lot at AAC at 3550 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201.

Monday, June 20: 7-9 p.m. Virtual on Zoom

Our guest speakers will provide a brief intro of their backgrounds and work in Arlington County. Mummi Ibrahim, Arlington’s first Independent Policing Auditor; Garry Dean, Co-Chair of the Community Oversight Board. Mummi Ibrahim provides professional staff support to the newly appointed Community Oversight Board (COB). She will also be instrumental in conducting independent audits of police operations, receiving complaints from members of the public, and participating in investigations as appropriate.

Ms. Ibrahim has a long history in supporting grassroots organizing efforts focused on assessing legislation, legal remedies and policy recommendations related to police practices, as well as campaign strategies for prosecutorial accountability.

(This Community Post was written by 9th Street Chamber Music and underwritten by Embracing Arlington Arts.)

9th Street Chamber Music’s mission to breathe life into the (let’s face it) often stale genre of ‘classical music’ started from the first official event. The unique summer festival-style Launch Party in July 2021 at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Virginia Square, where 9SCM holds an artist residency, featured chamber music on an outdoor stage as guests ate and drank and participated in raffles and balloon art. It truly set the tone for the entire season.

Up through their final concert of the season this past Saturday, June 11, 9th Street Quartet offered energizing performances that primarily featured beautiful music reflective of our current time. 9SQ was also offered the opportunity of a guest artist performance and master class at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA.

The organization also fostered the musical and personal growth of the members of the 9SCM Youth String Quartet Intensive through performances and weekly coaching by some of the D.C. area’s most prominent musicians and pedagogues. These talented musicians who represented over fifteen area schools in grades 8 through 12 are an integral part of the growing 9SCM community.

9SCM will be back starting Sunday, July 31 with the Second Annual Summer Festival! Stay tuned for more information on all of the offerings for Season Two. Find info at 9thstreetchambermusic.com.

Are you down-sizing, decluttering, or just looking for a way to let go of silver, gold, jewelry or coins? Join us June 15, 5:30-7 P.M. for this informative discussion hosted by Dick Nathan and Cody Chance of Long & Foster. Maybe you inherited jewelry that just isn’t your style. When was the last time the silverware graced the dining room table? We are going help you know what you have and share options for selling your items of value.

What if it’s not valuable? We’ll offer suggestions for donating or giving away items. Our featured guest has been in this business for more than 40 years and is eager to share his expertise. He’s also a local buyer of these items so if you’ve got things to sell, you’ll walk away with ideas, knowledge, and contact information! If you’d like to attend, please contact Dick at 703/216-7127 or dick.nathan@LNFcom.

Expecting? Join “Confident Countdown” & Enjoy Your Parenthood

Meet proactive moms-to-be, laugh and nurture a confident mindset as you navigate pregnancy and prepare mentally for parenthood. Master 5 “Mom Tools” to help prevent Postpartum Depression (PPD), the most common complication of pregnancy.

5 weekly Monday night coaching sessions, starting June 20th (skipping July 4th), 6-7:30 p.m. Total Program Cost: $250

Facilitated by psychotherapist Sarah Moore, LPC, a Postpartum Support Virginia Preferred Provider & local mom of 20+ years. Check out Sarah’s practice at www.sarahmoorelpc.com and use the contact form there to set up your free consultation.

Art House 7 offers more than camps this summer. We also have inspiring classes for 3rd graders to adults! Make ceramic clocks, pots and lanterns, create digital art, oil painting, drawing, or photography. There’s also an intensive ceramics class for beginners learning the wheel. Classes have 5 sessions and begin the week of June 20; $150 to $250.

This is a great way to learn and create this summer without a long commitment. All students must be vaccinated and wear a mask. More info here.
Art House 7 is located near the Lee Harrison Shopping Center in Arlington. We have an ample 2-story studio, and plenty of free parking. We also have an arts supply store next to our studio. 5537 Langston Blvd., Arlington, Va.

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