Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Thursday
Red Rocks Beer Tenders Series*
Red Rocks (2501 Columbia Pike)
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The latest installment of the Beer Tenders series features Baltimore brewery Heavy Seas. Beer tastings of Heavy Seas — whose alehouse opens in Rosslyn soon — come with a take-home pint glass.
Lecture: Arlington’s Role in Metro’s Future
George Mason, Founder’s Hall (3351 Fairfax Drive)
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
WMATA Director of Planning Shyam Kannan leads a discussion on Metro’s future, including two new Arlington stops and a Rosslyn-Georgetown tunnel.
Friday
Live Music: Justin Trawick Group
IOTA Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Justin Trawick and his backing band are playing their annual birthday concert. Tickets are $12 at the door.
Saturday
The Evergreen Scene at Potomac Overlook
Potomac Overlook Regional Park (2845 N. Marcey Road)
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
A Potomac Overlook naturalist takes visitors on a tour of the different species of evergreen trees. The event is free to the public. Call 703-528-5406 to make a reservation.
Sunday
St. Ann School Open Houses*
St. Ann School (980 N. Frederick Street)
Time: 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Pre-K-8th grade private schools is open for prospective students and parents to take a tour and ask questions. Another open house is scheduled for Tuesday evening.
Live Music: IBIS Chamber Music*
Clarendon United Methodist Church (606 N. Irving Street)
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Three principal musicians from the Kennedy Center orchestra presents “The Americas: Music for Flute, Viola and Harp.” The concert, featuring Canadian, Argentinian and traditional Jewish music, 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.
