Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form. Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.
Tuesday
Going to College: Answers for Aspiring College Students*
Wakefield High School (4901 S. Chesterfield Road)
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
A FREE college admission counseling event for students and parents – learn more about how to find the right college, what questions to ask, when to apply, and where to financial aid resources.
Thursday
Live Comedy: Marlon Wayans
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30 and 10:00 p.m.
Comedian, actor, writer and director Marlon Wayans, of Scary Movie and White Chicks fame, performs live standup comedy.
Friday
Integration of Faith and Science
GMU Founders Hall (3351 Fairfax Drive)
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Three panelists trained in the biological sciences will share their perspectives on how science and faith serve to illuminate our understanding of the world and our place in it.
Saturday
Octoberfest Fall Bazaar*
Walker Chapel UMC (4102 N. Glebe Road)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
One of Northern Virginia’s largest ‘yard sales,’ with thousands of gently used items, including clothing, household items, furniture, seasonal items, jewelry, art and more.
Energy Journey Game*
Gunston Middle School (2700 S. Lang Street)
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
A life-sized board game that challenges players on everyday actions that have an energy impact. Open to all ages.
*Denotes featured (sponsored) event. A list of Halloween-related events will be published separately.
Recent Stories
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For Immediate Release
Progress for All Announces Inaugural Black Men Vote Virtual Town Hall
Date: April 19, 2024
Contact: Marc M. M. Peters
The Award is available to recent high school graduates and non-traditional students (see the application for more details). Each recipient may be awarded up to $20,000. Applicants are required to submit an online application form as well as a short video application.
The applicant must be an Arlington resident pursuing a career or technical education accredited program, within a high-growth career, that will be completed within two years.
The careers and programs include, but are not limited to:
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Audio, Video, and Sound Engineering Technicians
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Broadcast Technicians
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Commercial Drivers
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Culinary Arts
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Early Childcare Education
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Healthcare
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Information Technology and Computer Science
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Manufacturing and Skilled Trades (including welding, auto and aviation mechanics and technicians)
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Public Safety
ACFCU’s Free Homebuying 101 Webinar: Steps to Getting Pre-Approved
Are you ready to jump into homeownership, or have you started considering it but don’t know where to start?
Financial preparation is key when thinking about purchasing your first home and the first step to getting pre-approved. Join ACFCU for
Sweeney Todd
A victim of a gross injustice that robbed him of his wife and child, Sweeney Todd sets about exacting a terrible revenge on society.
