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Arlington Presbyterian Church To Hold Giveaway Day

Published July 14, 2016 at 9:45AM

After spending the past 86 years in the same location at 3507 Columbia Pike, the Arlington Presbyterian Church has gathered its share of items. This weekend, in advance of the redevelopment of its property, the church is giving many of those items away.

“We can’t take it all with us, so we invite you to come by and see if there is anything you can use or re-purpose,” the church said in an email. “All items are FREE and must be removed that day. We will have filing cabinets, books, desks, chairs, other furniture, kitchen items, and lots more!”

Arlington Agenda: July 11-17

By ARLnow.com

Published July 11, 2016 at 1:15PM

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Third Annual Kennan Garvey Memorial Ride Set for August 6

By Adrian Cruz

Published July 8, 2016 at 3:45PM

It will take place on Saturday, August 6 from 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

The full 100 mile-long ride, described by organizers as a “Sizzling Suburban Century,” begins at the Phoenix Bikes shop on Four Mile Run Drive. It goes out to Purcellville in Loudoun County and back along the Washington and Old Dominion Trail.

Arlington Agenda: July 6-10

By Jackie Friedman

Published July 6, 2016 at 1:30PM

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Crystal Twilighter 5K Returns on July 23

By Jackie Friedman

Published July 1, 2016 at 2:30PM

The race, organized by Pacers, will kick off at 8:30 p.m. The relatively flat course will start and finish will be in front of 2121 Crystal Drive.

There will also be a post-race party with food and drink specials at local restaurants. Cash prizes will be awarded to overall male and female runners. Age groups ranging from 1-10 and 80+ will also be given prizes.

Arlington’s Got Talent Returns Tonight

By Jackie Friedman

Published June 28, 2016 at 9:40AM | Updated June 28, 2016 at 10:24AM

Talented local entertainers will participate in the fourth annual Arlington’s Got Talent competition tonight.

The event, organized by Leadership Arlington, is being held at the Salsa Room (2619 Columbia Pike) starting at 6:30 p.m. After a social hour, the performers will take the stage starting at 7:30.

Arlington Agenda: June 27-July 3

By Jackie Friedman

Published June 27, 2016 at 1:00PM

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Crystal City Outdoor Film Festival to Feature ‘Willy Wonka,’ ‘Sideways’

By Jackie Friedman

Published June 24, 2016 at 3:45PM | Updated June 24, 2016 at 4:09PM

(Updated at 4 p.m.) Candy and booze are set to star in Crystal City’s al fresco film series later this year.

The Crystal City Business Improvement District’s “Sweets and Sips” flicks for Crystal Screen in September are slated to include four movies that feature chocolate and wine. Initially, the organization planned to screen Star Wars movies this summer, but were unable to show them.

Independence Day Celebration Returns to Long Bridge Park

By Adrian Cruz

Published June 23, 2016 at 4:45PM

Fourth of July fireworks, as seen from the Air Force Memorial (Flickr pool photo by John Sonderman)

The free celebration, which also is slated to include drop-in kickball games, moon bounces and balloon art, is scheduled to run from 5-10 p.m. The Hollies guitarist Steve Lauri and West Virginia cover band Cazhmiere are scheduled to perform.

Some of the food trucks scheduled to participate in the event’s “food truck rally” include: Bada Bing Cheesesteaks and Spiedies, The Big Cheese, The Farm Effect, Grapevine Restaurant, Lemongrass Food Truck, Mac’s Donuts, Rod’s Oasis Shaved Ice, Salou Kaba, Tapas Truck, Tortoise & Hare Food Truck, Union Dog Food Truck.

‘Late Night Recess’ for Adults to Hit Central Library

By Jackie Friedman

Published June 22, 2016 at 1:15PM

Arlington Central Library

The event from 9:15-11:30 p.m. Thursday is intended to help 20- to 39-year-old locals meet new people and explore the Arlington Central Library at 1015 N. Quincy Street.

Activities include Twister, Nerf tag, fort building and something to do with bubble wrap.

Arlington Agenda: June 21-26

By Jackie Friedman

Published June 21, 2016 at 1:45PM | Updated June 21, 2016 at 2:46PM

(Updated at 2:45 p.m.) Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

‘Moon Walk’ Planned at Roosevelt Island

By Jackie Friedman

Published June 17, 2016 at 4:15PM

A group of outdoor enthusiasts will be taking a “moon walk” on Theodore Roosevelt Island tomorrow night.

The nonprofit group Friends of Theodore Roosevelt Island is leading the “Full Moon Walk,” which will give participants the rare opportunity to explore the park at night, during a full moon.