As the summer is winding down, Art House 7 is gearing up for August Classes! Offerings include painting, drawing, cartooning, mixed media, and printmaking. Some highlights: Animals of the Serengeti, k-2nd; Digital Art, 4th-6th grades; Painting Metal with Watercolor, Adults. Classes are 3-4 weeks: a short commitment for a lot of creative output. Check out everything on our website.
August Classes at Art House 7:
Local entrepreneur MaryBeth Powers is being featured on an episode of Women in Power, a series that highlights inspiring women whose passion, perseverance, and purpose have made a meaningful impact in their communities.
The episode shares the remarkable story behind Teddy’s Turmeric Tamer®, an all-natural daily wellness topper for dogs that was born from love and determination. After MaryBeth’s beloved dog, Teddy, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and given just 2–4 weeks to live, she refused to give up hope. Through extensive research and a commitment to natural wellness, she created a unique blend of premium ingredients to support Teddy’s health. Teddy went on to enjoy three more years filled with love, comfort and quality of life.
At Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS), one of the region’s largest and most established human services nonprofits, we believe every child deserves to walk into the classroom on the first day of school feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn. But for many local families, the excitement of a new school year is overshadowed by the financial stress of buying school supplies. By helping families meet this essential need, we can ease financial pressure and give students the tools they need to succeed from day one.
This summer, NVFS is bringing together individuals, businesses, and community partners from across Northern Virginia, to provide new backpacks and essential school supplies to more than 1,500 local students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
What if restaurant rankings reflected what diners actually buy and where they choose to return instead of who writes the loudest review?
Tasti is a new Arlington-built restaurant discovery app that creates rankings from verified receipt data. Scan a receipt after dining and Tasti identifies the restaurant and dishes, adds that information to the community rankings, and keeps your personal spending private.
Two Arlington residents delivered standout performances for Falls Church-based NOVA Fencing & Archery Club at the 2026 USA Fencing National Championships.
Solomon Brosnan, a student at Washington-Liberty High School, captured the Division III National Championship in Men’s Épée. Brosnan began fencing overseas before joining NOVA, where his game rose to a national level.
Two Arlington residents delivered standout performances for Falls Church-based NOVA Fencing & Archery Club at the 2026 USA Fencing National Championships.
Solomon Brosnan, a student at Washington-Liberty High School, captured the Division III National Championship in Men’s Épée. Brosnan began fencing overseas before joining NOVA, where his game rose to a national level.
Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC (EMP&A), a trademark law firm specializing in trademark protection, announced the launch of TMarcas.com, a new Spanish-language website designed to help Hispanic businesses register and protect their brands through U.S. trademark registration. The new site provides Spanish-language educational resources and access to the firm’s flat-fee trademark registration services to Spanish-speaking clients, backed by the firm’s 25+ years of experience and hundreds of client reviews.
“Language should never be a barrier to protecting a brand,” said Erik Pelton, founder of EMP&A and a former USPTO Trademark Examining Attorney. “TMarcas.com allows us to serve Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs with clear guidance, transparent flat fees, and personalized legal support, helping more business owners protect the brands they’ve worked so hard to build.”
There’s a class happening every Saturday in Arlington that’s hard to describe until you’ve seen it: two people moving inside a circle of participants clapping, singing, and playing instruments. It looks like a dance. It’s also a fight. Somehow, it’s both at once. It also happens to be one of the most welcoming communities you’ll find. That’s Capoeira.
Led by Master Antonio Javali and Jose Canchan, EvolveAll is home to one of the area’s few dedicated Capoeira programs.
At Piano Playground in Ballston, young beginners build real musical skills through games, movement, creativity, and joyful semi-private piano sessions.
Summer openings are now available for kids ages 5–10 at Obbligato Music’s Arlington atelier near Ballston Quarter.
June 22 through 27 every class at EvolveAll Martial Arts and Training Studio is free to try. No experience needed, no membership required.
EvolveAll’s Intro Week is the easiest way to explore everything the studio has to offer: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Striking, Boxing, Capoeira, Tai Chi Chuan, Self-Defense, Women’s Only Jiu Jitsu, MOTR Pilates, Yoga, Fitness Bootcamp, and Youth Martial Arts for ages 5–15.
Starting June 22nd, EvolveAll Martial Arts and Training Studio is opening its doors for Intro Week — one full week where every class is free to try, no experience or membership required.
Whether you want to try something active this summer or are looking for a fitness routine that actually sticks, next week is your chance to walk in and see what EvolveAll is all about.
The Arlington Home Energy Hub is a new resource provided by Arlington County to help residents make their homes more energy efficient, healthier and powered by clean energy. Arlington residents can now explore a new webpage with information and resources to learn about, plan for and implement home energy upgrades.
The Home Energy Coach is a new resource that provides free, virtual technical support to help Arlington residents make energy upgrades. Home Energy Coaches are available to help with any type of energy upgrade, such as installing new heating and cooling equipment, improving insulation and adopting solar energy. Homeowners can meet with a Home Energy Coach individually and renters can join a group coaching session. To get started, Arlington residents can submit an interest form online and a Coach will follow up with more information.
