Announcements

Graduation is an accomplishment. It is exciting and often marks the next important phase in someone’s life. Sometimes mixed in with those feelings of excitement are feelings of sadness. This bittersweet time can be because the people we love were not able to celebrate with us. We may also be saying goodbye to a place that was special and safe upon graduation.

These feelings can impact the graduate and their loved ones. Though proud and happy for their children, parents may struggle with their child leaving the nest and what this means for their parent identity. Parents and families may also struggle with missing people they believed and hoped would be alive to witness this achievement. The absence of a loved one is one of many secondary losses grievers experience around moments that are typically joyful.

June 16 is International Domestic Workers Day, and Well-Paid Maids is celebrating!

International Domestic Workers Day honors house cleaners, nannies and care workers. It marks the anniversary of the 2011 passage of the International Labour Organization Convention that established international labor laws for domestic workers.

Join us as we honor those who came before us, celebrating their fight for freedom. Together, we will reflect on our present achievements and unite in our determination to create a brighter future for generations to come.

This is a free, family-friendly event, proudly sponsored by Amazon, Arlington Community Federal Credit Union, Arlington Community Foundation, and WHUT. The 2024 theme is “What freedom means to me.” We are excited to provide an inclusive space for Arlington to enjoy live performances, fun activities, and connect in celebration of liberation.

Aaron Seyedian launched the home cleaning company Well-Paid Maids in June 2017 and, that August, began offering cleaning services around the D.C. area with his staff of three — including himself.

At the time, he paid cleaners a living wage of $16 an hour, plus benefits.

To celebrate the arrival of the summer, 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.

Art House 7 has spots available for our weekly summer camps, ages 5-13, starting June 17. We have morning, midday, and afternoon camps — you can sign up for all three times to create an all-day camp for your kid. Among the creative themes we offer: Clay Creations; Animals Around the World; American Artists (painting); Arts & Crafts; Draw, Paint & Sculpt Faces & Animals; Drawing & Printmaking; “Green” Sculpture; and Jewelry. One of our new camps is Paper Palooza (paper making and bookmaking). During the week of July 4, we offer 3-day camps (July 1-3). See our website for all our listings and to register.

Art House 7 has been a haven for artists of all ages since 2015. In addition to camps, we have summer classes and workshops for all ages. We’re located on Langston Blvd. near the Lee Harrison Shopping Center. We have an ample 2-story studio and plenty of free parking. You can buy supplies at our art supply store next to the studio.

Karen joined the Well-Paid Maids team as a cleaner in January 2021, and she was recently promoted to an operations manager! This well-deserved promotion is part of Well-Paid Maids’ effort to deliver better customer service with responses to phone calls and emails seven days a week.

To celebrate Karen’s promotion, we caught up with her to learn more about her time at Well-Paid Maids, the area’s only certified living-wage cleaning company.

A dedicated team of queer-identifying psychotherapists focused on serving the LGBTQ+ population, their families, and allies has opened up in the Cherrydale neighborhood of Arlington, VA and is now accepting new clients!

The LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative mission is to provide culturally competent, social justice oriented, queer affirming, and trauma informed therapeutic mental health services to clients who want to actively engage in healing and processing around personal history, generational cycles, and systemic issues with clinicians who have similar lived experiences and values.

The Potomac Roasting Company wants to make sure that you have great coffee when you need it. That’s why we are offering free home delivery in Arlington County.

We are a local micro-roaster specializing in artisan coffee. We precision roast high-quality beans sourced from small farms in Latin America and Africa that are owned and operated by women. We will make sure that your coffee is roasted the way you want it and delivered fresh.

Argentine Festival, hosted by Arlington County at Kenmore High School on June 1, promises a lively celebration of Argentine culture. The event features folk music, tango, and performances by both local and international artists, the debut of Los Alonsitos, champions of Chamamé music.

Renowned figures like Marco Etcheverry, a Bolivian football legend, will be honored. Attendees can indulge in traditional Argentine cuisine, participate in activities, and enjoy live shows by 37 artists such as Brios, Memo Vilte, Julián Oderiz, and Mariela Marco. The festival also includes dance performances, a tribute to Eduardo Franco from Los Iracundos by Salvatore, and appearances by tango dancers and rock bands.

With the popularity of Montessori education in Arlington, many families seeking this individualized child-centered approach have found themselves on a long waitlist for APS Montessori programs. If this is you, you DO have another option! Your hope for your child to experience the benefits of a Montessori education in Arlington is still possible at Full Circle Montessori School!

Full Circle Montessori School offers:

It can be a little daunting having a young family in the DMV. Here’s a list of where our clients have found community, picked up parenting ideas, snuck in some exercise and generally had a decent reason to get out of the house. Which is so great for our wellbeing.

For clients who experience loss around this time, we’ve included local support groups. From postpartum to grief, including miscarriage and infant loss, these organizations focus on compassion and understanding. If they charge anything, it’s likely only a nominal fee.