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 24, 2023.
- 9:45 am: Police investigating armed robberies in Crystal City and Lyon Park | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:45 am: Secretary Blinken inaugurates new facility at State Dept. training center in Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:30 am: A swastika-like drawing was found in a bathroom at Key School this week | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:30 pm: Chinese eatery Tiger Dumpling set to open this week in Clarendon | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:30 pm: Here’s where ACPD is planning targeted traffic enforcement this fall | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:30 pm: CDC director visits Arlington Free Clinic to promote vaccines during flu season | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 10:00 am: Manos a la Obra! A Celebration of Hispanic Arts and Culture
- 12:00 pm: Practicing Mindfulness
- 6:00 pm: Bingo! For Breast Cancer Awareness
- 6:00 pm: Outdoor Yoga with Mind the Mat
- 7:00 pm: Stories from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
☀️ Wednesday’s forecast
Expect mostly sunny skies with a high around 74 degrees and a south wind between 6 to 9 mph today. Tonight, the weather will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dipping to a low of around 51 degrees and a south wind around 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
– Helen Keller
🌅 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:
