Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Thursday
Yards Brewery Tap Takeover*
RedRocks Arlington (2501 Columbia Pike)
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Philadelphia-based brewer Yards takes over three tap lines at RedRocks. The pizza place will be serving Yards Brawler, Thomas Jefferson Tavern Ale, and Yards IPA. Free parking with validation.
Rotary Mahjong Night*
China Garden Restaurant (1100 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m.
The Arlington Rotary Club is hosting a Mahjong night, complete with a silent auction, to raise funds for its scholarship fund. Former Arlington School Board Chair Dave Foster will speak.
Friday
Live Comedy: Sarah Colonna
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30 p.m. (also shows at 7:30 and 9:50 p.m. on Saturday)
Comedian Sarah Colonna, who has performed on late night programs like Chelsea Lately, takes the Drafthouse stage. Tickets are $23 online or at the door.
Saturday
Obstacle Course 5k*
Potomac Overlook Park (2845 N. Marcey Road)
Time: 7:30-11:30 a.m.
This 5k obstacle races takes runners and teams through the trails of Potomac Overlook Park. All of the profits go to benefit AFAC. Registration is $30 per person.
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast*
Clarendon United Methodist Church (606 N. Irving Street)
Time: 8:00 a.m.-noon
Adults and children are invited — for $8 and $4 respectively — to enjoy the local Kiwanis Club’s annual pancake breakfast. There will also be antique cars, a moon bounce and other festivities.
Walker Chapel’s Aprilfest*
Walker Chapel United Methodist Church (4102 N. Glebe Road)
Time: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Walker Chapel’s Aprilfest will feature a used book sale and a plant and mulch sale. All proceeds fund Walker Chapel UMC’s global charitable works.
Habitat for Humanity Wine Fundraiser
Grateful Red Wine & Gift Shop (2727 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity Northern Virginia is the beneficiary of a wine tasting, featuring 15 wines and select cheeses. Five percent of wine sales at the shop also will benefit Habitat.
*Denote 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
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