Announcements

Get ready to put your pets in the spotlight! The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is excited to announce this year’s Calendar Contest, opening for entries on October 1. This is your chance to showcase your furry friends and help raise life-saving funds for animals in need. For a $25 entry fee, you can submit your pet’s photo and gather votes at $1 per vote.

Voting runs until October 31, with fantastic prizes, including a cover feature for the grand prize winner! All pets entered will be included in a special montage in the calendar, so everyone can share in the fun.

Ever feel bloated, sluggish, or just “off” without knowing why? These could be signs your lymphatic system needs a little TLC. Enter LPG Endermologie Lymphatic Drainage Massage—the ultimate wellness hack that helps your body detox, rejuvenate, and feel lighter.

The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in eliminating waste and toxins, but it can get sluggish due to stress, lack of exercise, or poor diet. When this happens, we experience puffiness, water retention, and fatigue. That’s where LPG Endermologie comes in! Unlike traditional massages, LPG’s cutting-edge technology uses a specialized roller system to stimulate the lymphatic system, flushing out toxins, reducing bloating, and improving circulation—all without any discomfort.

The fall semester with Encore Learning begins on Monday, September 30. Sign-up today for a class to expand your world. Classes begin over the next several weeks, so if you missed signing up earlier you may find a class offered later in October or November that suits your schedule.

Courses on literature, neurosciences of the senses, poverty in America, hearing science, and the vortex of American art and history are among Encore Learning’s lineup for the fall 2024 semester. Learn about 100 individuals involved in Arlington’s struggle for racial equality; discuss Demon Copperhead; explore the space faring potential; walk with the Rambler and so much more in these daytime classes that meet for 4 to 10 weeks.

Join Sun & Moon Yoga Studio on Saturday October 5 as they celebrate 30 years of serving the Northern Virginia community with accessible yoga and mindfulness.

The celebration features free yoga classes, live music with Crooked Sparrow, Mediterranean Grubs Food Truck by Grill Road, and an Arts & Crafts Bazaar featuring ceramics, a live watercolorist, handmade jewelry, mixed media painting, organic body scrubs, candles, knit crafts, and more!

We made it, D.C. After a summer of heat waves, it’s officially fall. The temps are cooling, and pumpkins are hitting the markets.

Before you break out your fall decor and light your cozy candles, schedule a professional home cleaning with Well-Paid Maids.

Thought therapy was out of reach? Kaley Payne offers sessions at just $25 each to adults, young adults, and teens dealing with various issues like relationships, family, stress, anxiety, work and school.

Whether you’re facing mental health challenges or aiming to develop healthier habits, Kaley utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a proven method that helps identify irrational or negative thoughts, enabling you to perceive situations clearly, process them, and react in positive ways.

Update on Voting Rights & Protection

September General Membership Meeting

Aaron Seyedian founded Well-Paid Maids in the D.C. area back in 2017.

Inspired by the Fight for $15 minimum wage campaign, he wanted to get involved. For years, he had watched business lobbyists argue that a higher minimum would hurt businesses.

• It’s La Rentrée! we invite you to a unique evening in the lush gardens of the French Embassy.

• The French Touch: come spend your Friday evening in the French Embassy’s expansive and beautiful outdoor space to mix and mingle with francophiles, French VIPs, diplomats, professionals and business people.

Why Your Support Matters: Your contribution is more than just a donation; it’s a statement of support for the values we cherish at OutLaw. It’s a commitment to fostering a community where everyone is valued, and diversity is celebrated. By contributing to our cause, you’re helping us create an event that not only honors the LGBTQIA+ community but also educates and unites us all.

The Impact of Your Contribution:

Teresa Oaxaca has given many painting workshops at Art House 7, and we are always thrilled to have her back. You have two opportunities this fall to participate in a 2-day weekend workshop with Teresa: still-life painting on Sep. 21-22; and portrait painting on Oct. 26-27. Teresa will guide you in setup, technique, creative approach, and final touches to your piece. You’ll get detailed demonstrations and attentive, constructive feedback in a comfortable setting. A Master Artist whose vivid and creative works are known around the world, Teresa receives consistently glowing reviews for her lively, hands-on workshops.

Please come by Art House 7 to meet Teresa and see some of her work at our free First Friday on Oct. 4. Enjoy wine, cheese, and non-alcoholic beverages. A local band will provide live music. We look forward to seeing you!