Olympic fencing is now an established sport option is most Arlington Middle Schools, plus Wakefield and HB Woodlawn High School. A new afterschool (3:20-4:30PM) program is starting Thursday Jan 29 convenient for Washington Lee HS students.
The program is sponsored by Arlington County Parks and Recreation, and is located at 1425 N. Quincy Street (NOVAMMA). The program is open to both beginning and experienced fencers. Visit http://arlingtonfencers.com/services/middleschoolafterschool.html for more information.
January is Get Organized (GO) MonthSM, and Heather Cocozza, Owner of Cocozza Organizing & Design, LLC and a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), participated in the national public awareness initiative by hosting a Used Sports Equipment Collection Drive from December 26, 2014 to January 9, 2015 to help members of the Arlington community start the new year off right by getting organized.
January is the ideal time for GO Month, since getting organized is a popular New Year’s resolution. During GO Month, NAPO professional organizers and productivity specialists across the country host events in their communities to empower individuals, families, businesses and organizations to regain control over their surroundings, time and possessions. By sharing proven organizing and productivity techniques and principles, NAPO members help people save time, save money and reduce stress.
Bracket Room to Host 2nd Annual Super Bowl Bash!
{Bracket Room} will host its second annual Super Bowl bash Sunday, February 1. Doors open at 11am. This is a free event and early arrival is highly recommended as they expect to be at capacity prior to kickoff.
Arlington Thrive is offering a 3-month Running Training Program beginning in late January which will train participants to run a 5K, 10 mile or Half-marathon race. Both experienced runners and beginners are welcome to train and achieve their running goals. Participants can choose to run in the April 26 George Washington Parkway Classic 10 Mile or 5K race or a separate half-Marathon. Those individuals who want to walk the 5K race are also encouraged to sign-up.
Participants will be supporting a local nonprofit organization that provides emergency financial assistance to Arlington residents. They will be encouraged to raise funds for Arlington Thrive (www.arlingtonthrive.org) during the training and race. More information about fundraising will be provided during the training program.
Featured Film: Battle for Brooklyn
A true life story of remarkable community activists fighting destruction of their neighborhood to build a sports arena in Brooklyn, New York (93 minutes). A panel discussion will follow asking for lessons for Arlington’s growth and development.
10 Ways to Stop Defiance, Disrespect & Yelling with America’s Calm Coach Kirk Martin & his son, Casey.
Mount Olivet invites our parents, friends and the community to parent workshops on:
Buck and Associates, Inc. Vice President Billy Buck (photo left) and Managing Broker Delk Hamaker (photo right) present the company’s annual charitable contribution to Debby Taylor (photo center), Senior Vice President and Regional Director of Arlington based Phoenix House Mid Atlantic. Buck and Associates, Inc. is an Arlington based real estate company serving their clients residential and commercial real estate needs since 1976.
It’s Pizza Pizza time!
Little Caesars Pizza in Arlington VA , 5025 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA is celebrating their grand opening on Monday, December 29.
The Arlington Host Lions has scheduled its ONLY citrus sales for this year on Thursday December 4 through Sunday December 7, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until dark each day at the Wells Fargo Bank on the corner of N. Glebe Road and Lee Highway in Arlington, Virginia.
Please help the Lions help the blind and local charities. The following fruit will be sold, Pink/White Grapefruit; Navel oranges; Tangeloes Hamlin juice oranges; and Tangerines. We will also be selling honey maple syrup, pecans, cashews, mixed nuts and Virginia peanuts.
On Wednesday, October 22, Greenbrier Learning Center (GLC) celebrated its 20th Anniversary with over 150 GLC supporters, community members, local and state government officials and education advocates, at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington.
On this night, guests celebrated the past twenty years of enriching children’s lives in South Arlington. GLC recognized its awardees for the evening: Scheidel Foundation, E*TRADE, Shally Stanley and Julia Stefanelli. These local heroes were celebrated for their proven financial and volunteer support of Greenbrier Learning Center’s mission.
