Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Monday
Spies Next Door
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
The CIA’s chief historian, Dr. David Robarge, gives a history of espionage in Arlington, including cracking the Soviet Union’s codes after WWII. The program is free and open to all.
Thursday
Live Music: The Do Likes
IOTA Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8:30 p.m.
The Do Likes take the stage at IOTA, joined by The Safes and Musicband, for its 7-inch vinyl release. Tickets are $12 at the door.
Friday
“The Canterville Ghost”*
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (4000 Lorcom Lane)
Time: 7:30-9:00 p.m.
The St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Players perform this classic Oscar Wilde play about a family who moves into a haunted house. No information about tickets is available.
Saturday
Home and Garden Tour*
Tickets at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (4250 N. Glebe Road)
Time: noon-4:00 p.m.
Five homes and gardens around Arlington and McLean will be on display for visitors. After the tour, attendees return to the church for a tea, quilt show and plant sale. Tickets are $25.
Olive Harvest Party*
Ah Love Oil & Vinegar (4017 Campbell Avenue)
Time: 2:00-8:00 p.m.
Ah love introduces a new type of olive oil from Laconiko groves in Greece while celebrating this year’s olive harvest.
Mother’s Day Concert*
Spectrum Theatre (1611 N. Kent Street)
Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
The season finale of the National Chamber Ensemble is Saturday night with a concert featuring works by Aaron Copland, Andreas Makris and George Gershwin. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for students.
*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.
