Announcements

United Christian Parish is hosting a Thanksgiving Interfaith Service at 11508 North Shore Drive in Reston, Virginia on Tuesday, November 23 at 7:30 p.m. Christian, Islamic, Jewish and other spiritual groups will join together with community and political leaders to share the unity of our humanity in the simple, yet universal message of “giving thanks to God.”

United Christian Parish is proud to host this annual event, which features music, meditations, reflections and prayers from different faith traditions. The service welcomes everyone from the community. Registration is required to attend in-person. The service also welcomes an online community. The service will be live streamed on United Christian Parish’s Facebook Page and YouTube channel. “One of the many reasons that this gathering has been such a welcomed occasion is the clarity of hope expressed through diverse voices,” said Reverend Dr. Marcus L. Leathers, Co-Pastor at United Christian Parish

Is home ownership a goal of yours? Now’s the time to make it happen! Grab a (virtual) drink with the area’s top Real Estate experts and learn all about the home buying process. Did you know the average Arlington renter will spend nearly $150K in 5 years of renting? Stop paying down someone else’s mortgage!

Please join us for a Rent vs. Buy Happy Hour on Wednesday, November 17 at 6 p.m. via zoom (link to be provided upon RSVP). 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 and Washingtonian Magazine top producing agents on how you can get $1,500 towards your closing costs immediately! We will discuss the latest market updates, the home buying process and rent vs. buy cost savings. Please RSVP by clicking on the link. Call/text Manavi at 703-869-6698 with any questions!

When an important holiday present disappears at the bookshop, it’s up to our come-to-life book characters to solve the mystery and save the day — all without giving away their magical existence. Characters include the Nutcracker Prince, Amy March, the Velveteen Rabbit, the Little Match Girl and even Ebenezer Scrooge himself! It’s a hilarious, heartwarming tale that reminds us that the best gifts don’t come wrapped in pretty paper and bows.

Encore Stage & Studio proudly presents Enchanted Bookshop Christmas running November 19-21 and December 3-5, at Gunston Arts Center — Theatre One (2700 S. Lang St. Arlington, Virginia 22206). All actors and crew members are local students from across the region. After covid related closures, Encore is delighted to be back on stage bringing live theatre for children and families to our community again. Encore follows all Arlington County and Arlington Public Schools Covid-19 procedures.

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Second Saturday Divorce workshops are designed to equip you with the legal, financial and emotional resources you need to make the right decision for your marriage and your life. This is a supportive and understanding space focused on encouraging peaceful, empowered decisions about divorce — from the comfort of your home or office.

At a Second Saturday Workshop, you’ll hear from local divorce professionals including family law attorneys, financial advisors, therapists and more who will offer professional, unbiased support, prudent information, and assist with your questions and concerns regarding the divorce process. All Second Saturday workshops value privacy and we will never release personal information or specifically identify any registrants or attendees.

Wednesday, November 10, hosted by Argent Bridge Advisors Register here.
Saturday, November 13, hosted by Cooper Ginsberg Gray PLLC Register here.

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Are you interested in joining a community where you’ll continue to enjoy your current lifestyle with the added advantages of retirement community living — such as a gym or pool onsite, meal plan options, and when you need extra support as you age, it would be available? Join us via Zoom on Wednesday, November 10 from 2:30-4 p.m. to learn about different models of life plan (continuing care) retirement communities, where care is provided throughout the continuum of your life.

We will be joined by a panel of representatives from three CARF-accredited facilities, The Hermitage in Alexandria, Westminster-Canterbury of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester and Williamsburg Landing in Williamsburg, who will share information and answer your questions about these communities and how they work. (more…)

(This Community Post was written by Bowen McCauley Dance Company and underwritten by Embracing Arlington Arts.)

Bowen McCauley Dance Company (BMDC), the award-winning Arlington-based contemporary dance company who celebrated its 25th and final season on September 14, 2021 at The Kennedy Center, announced partnerships with The Kennedy Center, George Mason University’s School of Dance and Maryland Youth Ballet to continue free Dance for Parkinson’s Disease (Dance for PD®) classes.

Securing a future for BMDC’s Dance for PD Program was an organizational priority in the nonprofit’s dissolution plan. The continuation of the PD programs demonstrates Lucy Bowen’s lasting commitment to serving the Parkinson’s Disease community.

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Are you quietly suffering because of your drinking? Is alcohol starting to adversely affect how you feel day-to-day, your relationships or work? Is the upcoming holiday season adding to your stress level? “Me, My Body and Alcohol” is an ongoing online therapeutic group for women looking to really invest in themselves, better understand their drinking and learn about options available for them to feel better. More importantly, we foster genuine connection so you can share your joys and challenges and gain support.

Facilitated by psychotherapists Jyotika Vazirani, MSN, Nurse Practitioner and specialist in addictions medicine, and Sarah Moore, Licensed Professional Counselor, who see clients individually as well, if needed. Meets Thursdays 2-3:15 p.m. starting November 11. $85 per week. For more information and to arrange for an interview, please email [email protected].

Art House 7 has some fun, creative workshops coming up next week and beyond. This Tuesday (Election Day), we still have a couple of openings in our “Lady Liberty” workshop for 3rd-5th grades, featuring Peter Max’s paintings as inspiration.

The weekend of November 6, we have a 2-day oil-painting workshop for adults from master artist Teresa Oaxaca. On Veterans Day (Nov. 11), we have a few spaces available in our workshop honoring veterans (Make a Poppy) for 3rd-5th grades — all profits go to help veterans.

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Is home ownership a goal of yours? Now’s the time to make it happen! Grab a (virtual) drink with the area’s top Real Estate experts and learn all about the home buying process. Did you know the average Arlington renter will spend nearly $150K in 5 years of renting? Stop paying down someone else’s mortgage!

Please join us for a Rent vs. Buy Happy Hour on Wednesday, November 3 at 6 p.m. via zoom (link to be provided upon RSVP). 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 and Washingtonian Magazine top producing agents on how you can get $1,500 towards your closing costs immediately! We will discuss the latest market updates, the home buying process and rent vs. buy cost savings. Please RSVP by clicking on the link. Call/text Manavi at 703-869-6698 with any questions!

The Global Co Lab Network is seeking local and global teens and mentors to join our virtual organization that engages teens globally to move action forward on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs. We do this via an annual global video Changemaker challenge and weekly virtual SDG Hubs led by teens working with adult mentors, interns, advisors, and organizations.

Eleven hubs meet weekly to address climate change, gender equality, mental health, plastic pollution, hunger, quality education, wildlife conservation, racial justice, arts for the goals, and Spanish and Turkish speakers for the goals. The hubs give teens education on each goal, professional and leadership skills, and a virtual place to work with like-minded teens from all over the world. We are a global organization based in Arlington. See https://youtu.be/tdqGRbZu8P8 and email here at [email protected]

Are you a successful woman quietly suffering because of your drinking? Is alcohol starting to adversely affect how you feel day-to-day, your relationships or work? Is the upcoming holiday season adding to your stress level? “Me, My Body and Alcohol” is an ongoing online therapeutic group for women looking to really invest in themselves, better understand their drinking and learn about options available for them to feel better.

More importantly, we foster genuine connection so you can share your joys and challenges and gain support. Facilitated by psychotherapists Jyotika Vazirani, MSN, Nurse Practitioner and specialist in addictions medicine, and Sarah Moore, LPC, who see clients individually as well, if needed.

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