Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
🕗 News recap
The following articles were published earlier today — Sep 28, 2023.
- 9:25 am: A triangular plot of land in Green Valley was briefly on the market this month | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:30 am: APS to pause middle school boundary process for one year | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:05 am: UPDATED: Large power outage after reported substation fire | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:15 pm: JUST IN: Large police response at Yorktown HS after threatening phone call | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:30 pm: Big Tony’s Pizzeria & Dive Bar opens in Clarendon, replacing Bronx Pizza | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:30 pm: APS is stepping up its efforts to include students with disabilities, after years of fitful progress | 🗣️ Comments
- 4:45 pm: Smallest and largest homes sold in Arlington (August 2023) | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 10:00 am: Ceramic House Numbers + Name Plaque Two-Week Workshop at Art House 7
- 5:30 pm: Back To The Yards
- 5:30 pm: Zumba Power Hour
- 7:00 pm: The Tell-Tale Heart
- 7:00 pm: The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees
- 7:30 pm: Full Moon Drum Circle
- 8:00 pm: Sofar Sounds Music Night
🌧️ Friday’s forecast
Expect patchy drizzle and scattered showers before 2pm, followed by isolated showers and fog later in the day, with a high of 69°F and a 30% chance of precipitation. Friday night will see possible isolated showers before 2am and fog after 11pm, accompanied by a low of 60°F, an 8 mph north wind, and a 20% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.”
– Henry David Thoreau
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.
Recent Stories
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Children’s Weekday Program (CWP) is a non-profit preschool rooted in a play-based philosophy. We focus on developing a love of learning and exploration, cooperation, empathy, and independence.
Our caring and experienced educators create opportunities for children 16 months to 5 years old to play, learn, and grow in a nurturing environment of child-centered and developmentally appropriate experiences.
Initially established more than 50 years ago in South Arlington, CWP continues to be a lauded program in the Northern Virginia area. We are extremely proud to have been recognized as a Best Preschool in Northern Virginia Magazine for the last 4 years.
Located now in North Arlington at 2666 Military Road, CWP offers a part-time parents day out and preschool program with options to extend care both before and after school. We offer a supportive and inclusive school community for children and parents alike and welcome all families to join our school!
The Optimist Club of Arlington is holding its 77th annual Christmas tree sale!
This year, the tree sale will be held at the Knights of Columbus (5115 Little Falls Road). The lot opens for sales on November 24th. The Optimist Club is selling small and large trees ranging from tabletop size to 10 foot tall trees! Wreaths, garland, tree stands, and White House Christmas ornaments will also be for sale.
100% of all proceeds go towards helping Arlington County youth.
For more information, please visit the Arlington Optimists website at https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.org/.
Holiday Art Show
Holiday Art Show featuring artists: Peter Fitzgerald, Claire Plante, Alanna Rivera, and Suzy Scollon. At the Barcroft Community House, 800 South Buchanan St., Arlington, VA. Dec. 8 from, 2 PM to 8 PM and Dec. 9 from 10 AM to
Christmas Tree Sales
2023 Christmas Tree Sales Begin
Saturday, December 2
Get your holiday decorating off to the right start this year! We will be selling 150 Fraser firs, freshly cut and delivered from Sparta, North Carolina.
Sale Hours:
