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 — Oct 12, 2023.
- 9:45 am: Video: Woman, 22, leads police on wild chase around Pentagon grounds | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:45 am: Peter Chang’s NiHao expects to open this winter in Crystal City | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:25 am: NOW: Police searching for suspect after slashing in Rosslyn | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:30 pm: Arlington awards new grants to help community members to take on historic preservation work | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:30 pm: Amazon delivery driver arrested for alleged assault in Penrose | 🗣️ Comments
- 4:45 pm: Most and least expensive condos sold in Arlington (September 2023) | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 10:00 am: Decorative Platter Two-Week Workshop at Art House 7
- 12:00 pm: Lucketts Fall Vintage Market
- 1:30 pm: Seasonal Allergies Acupuncture Clinic
- 5:00 pm: Friendship Friday at Nighthawk Brewery
- 5:53 pm: Zumba Power Hour
- 6:00 pm: Swiftie Soirée: Celebrating Eras in Style!
- 8:00 pm: Cinema at Mason Square: Addams Family (1991)
☀️ Friday’s forecast
The forecast predicts a sunny day with a comfortable high temperature near 70 degrees and a gentle north wind at 5 to 7 mph. As the evening approaches, expect an increase in cloud coverage and a low temperature around 51 degrees, with a light east wind blowing throughout the night. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.”
– Aldous Huxley
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.
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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:
