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Arlington Agenda: Aug. 9-15

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like your event considered, fill out the event submission form to submit it to our event calendar.

Monday, Aug. 9

Hear from World Renowned Expert on Cutting Edge of Brain Science
Via Zoom
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.

Neuroscientist and neuroethicist Prof. James Giordano of Georgetown University Medical Center talks about new developments in brain research.

Tuesday, Aug. 10

Learn to be an Energy Masters volunteer
Rockland’s Barbecue and Grill (3471 Washington Blvd.)
Time: 6-8 p.m.

This program teaches volunteers how to plug air leaks in homes and make basic energy and water efficiency upgrades.

Wednesday, Aug. 11

Camp Summer House: Campfire Jamboree
National Landing’s Gateway Green (101 12th Street S.)
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

S’mores and Kona Ice snow cones will be available at this campfire event as well as games including archery, corn hole and badminton.

Wes Anderson Movie Nights at Westpost
Westpost, formerly Pentagon Row (1201 S. Joyce Street)
Time: 8-11 p.m.

Westpost is showing Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic on the big screen. Tickets are free.

Thursday, Aug. 12

Breakfast Connection: Education Focused
Virtual
Time: 7:45-9 a.m.

Dr. Francisco Durán, Superintendent of Arlington Public Schools, will be the featured speaker at this networking event.

Return on Creativity: The Great Resignation
Virtual
Time: noon to 12:45 p.m.

This event will include a short panel followed by an open discussion on issues around talent retention in the workplace.

Friday, Aug. 13

Magic of the Ordinary — National Juried Exhibition at Gallery Underground in August
Gallery Underground (2100 Crystal Drive)
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Magic of the Ordinary is a gallery of artwork juried by watercolor artist Lois Wolford. The art focuses on everyday items and scenes that are often overlooked.

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The Summer 2024 STEAM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/Math) Fellowship application is now open! Apply by April 15 to be considered!

The STEAM Workforce Development Teacher Fellowship provides Arlington Public Schools (APS) high school, middle school, and elementary school teachers with opportunities to learn about workplace needs in STEAM-related fields and for them to use the experience to enhance student learning to match workplace expectations in a selected industry. STEAM Fellows participate in a three-week summer fellowship, receiving a $4,000 stipend upon completion.

Applicants planning to pursue a fellowship in the arts must demonstrate how they will build connections between the arts and science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

Click the button to learn more, share, apply, and see the variety of fellowships completed in previous years.

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Free Right-Sizing Workshop – How to Get Rid of Your…

Cody Chance and Dick Nathan of Long & Foster are hosting a free workshop at our office on Cherry Hill Rd. (formerly Lee Highway) on the topic of “down-sizing” Thursday, March 28 from 5:30-7:30. We have created a workbook with

Portofino Italian Wine Dinner, April 6, 6:30pm

Four course Italian dinner, paired with 2 wines each. The wines will be served “blind” and notes on each wine will be discussed. The event is coordinated with Elite Wine Importers and The Portofino Restaurant. The dinner is on Saturday,

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