Good Tuesday 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 17, 2023.
- 9:45 am: Morning Poll: Best tacos in Arlington? | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:45 am: Plans stewarding Arlington’s natural and cultural resources teed up for hearings later this year | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Two nabbed in foot chases after vehicle theft attempt from Amazon HQ2 garage | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:55 pm: VHC re-routes ambulances after systems issue | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:55 pm: Peruvian Brothers opens new restaurant at Amazon HQ2 in Pentagon City | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:55 pm: Reston man faces charges in Arlington sex crimes investigation | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 10:00 am: Storytime on the Plaza: Family and Self
- 12:00 pm: Practicing Mindfulness
- 👉 4:00 pm: The Backyard: After-School Kids Club
- 5:00 pm: Jump into Drawing Hands 2-Week Workshop for 8-12th Grade at Art house 7
- 6:00 pm: Outdoor Yoga with Mind the Mat
- 6:30 pm: Jump into Drawing Hands 2-Week Workshop for Adults at Art house 7
- 7:00 pm: NY Dog Film Festival
☀️ Wednesday’s forecast
The weather will be mostly sunny with a high temperature of around 65 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind at 3 to 5 mph. In the evening, it will turn partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to approximately 49 degrees, with a south wind at the same speed of 3 to 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
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Recent Stories
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Key Responsibilities:
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Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and make compelling public presentations.
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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.
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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
Live Standup Comedy Starring Casey James Salengo (Jimmy Kimmel Live,…
Standup Comedy Starring Casey James Salengo (Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live)
Friday, December 29
Headliner: Casey James Salengo
Casey James Salengo is a NYC-based comedian who’s been featured on Comedy Central Presents, Jimmy Kimmel Live, This Week at the Cellar,
