Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Tuesday
BikeArlington’s Two Wheel Tuesday*
Courthouse Plaza (2100 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Information session for would-be bike commuters includes tips on bike types and maintenance, how to find a good route to work and how to ride comfortably in traffic.
Public Speaking Competition
Aurora Hills Library (735 18th Street S.)
Time: 7:15 – 9:00 p.m.
The Crystal City Evening Toastmasters hold their bi-annual speech contest. The organization seeks to help members improve their public speaking skills.
Friday
Live Comedy: Rhys Darby
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30 and 10:00 p.m.
New Zealand native Rhys Darby, best known for playing the band manager on HBO’s Flight of the Conchords, performs standup comedy.
Saturday
First Responders Cup Women’s Fastpitch Softball*
Barcroft Sports Complex (4100 S. Four Mile Run)
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
The annual charity softball tournament takes place. Games will be played at the Barcroft Sports Complex and at Virginia Highlands Park, on S. Hayes Street. Attendance is free.
AWLA 3rd Annual Fall Fair Animal House
Animal Welfare League of Arlington (2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive)
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s annual open house includes games, a DJ, a BBQ food truck, and adoptable animals.
Rosslyn Jazz Festival
Gateway Park (1300 Lee Highway)
Time: 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The free annual event will feature performances by notable jazz artists as well as food from a variety of vendors.
Sunday
First Responders Cup Women’s Fastpitch Softball*
Barcroft Sports Complex (4100 S. Four Mile Run)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The annual charity softball tournament takes place. The championship round will be played at Barcroft Sports Complex on Sunday. Attendance is free.
*Denotes featured (sponsored) event
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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.
