Arlington Event Calendar

The Westover Preservation Legal Fund will host a fundraiser at Westover Beer Garden on Wed, April 24, 6-8 p.m., featuring live music from a Westover based band.

Attendance is free, but free will contribution to the legal fund that aims to preserve garden apartments in the village area are appreciated.

Community members have been working for the past three years to get the apartments in Westover designated locally as a historic district, thus stopping their demolition. The village area is over 78 years old with mature trees, and affordable apartments.

The village was designed a national historic district in 2006, but the county has not protected it as yet with local designation. The legal fund pursues legal action to advance local historic preservation of village apartments so that people of all ages and incomes can continue to live here.

You are invited to join in our 2nd annual 5K Family Fun Run/Walk through the Ashton Heights neighborhood beginning at the church, Clarendon UMC, 606 N. Irving, Arlington.

This charity event supports Bridges to Independence (https://bridges2.org/) a local non-profit to help those who are homeless to find shelter. All are welcome.

For more information including registration go to http://www.arlingtonbunnyhop.org/

Handmade Arlington 2019 is a locally-organized arts and crafts show held in Arlington, Virginia.

Handmade Arlington 2019 features more than 60 high-quality, professional arts and crafts makers and local food trucks: The Big Cheese, Rocklands Barbeque and Captain Cookie and the Milkman. Handmade Arlington 2019 is open to the public from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and is free of charge and benefits the Swanson Middle School PTA.

Handmade Arlington 2019 will include artisans working in a wide range of arts and crafts, including jewelry, ceramics, skincare, artisan foods, wood, fiber and paper, photography, prints and painting. Favorite local artisans including Fast Snail Greetings and Design, David Jenkins Papercutting, Reinventing Reality photo collages, Dennison Lane hand-printed home goods and Jules Jewels will return to HA2019.

New exhibitors will include NoVA Wreath, print maker Janis Sweeney, American Road Trip pillows, Hannah Huthwaite art and Bella Laine Skin Care.

A full list of HA2019 exhibitors and other information is available on www.handmadearlington.com.

The best way to add value to your content and engage people from the very start is to inject a bit of yourself to the content mix.

And the best way to do that is through your own personal stories.

But where should you start? What stories should you tell and how should you tell them to different audiences?

This is where the Storymasters Toastmasters Club can assist you. You see there are different types of stories, so your first step is figuring out which one works for you.

Story of Self: The story of self explains why you were called to do what you do. It focuses on change, and the key moments in our lives where we made important decisions that led to this great change.

What You Stand For Stories: A “what you stand for” story explains what you value and care about the most. It can describe the moment you realized that you had this value, or about the time you knew this was something non-negotiable.

Personal Vision: Every story type discussed so far deals with the past or present, but a personal vision story deals with the future. This type of story paints the reader a picture of a possible, attractive and desirable state of affairs that’s not yet realized.

Failure to Success Stories: A great plot arc for any story is the failure-to-success storyline. With this type of story, you tried something and failed in the past. But most importantly, you learned from this failure and kept trying.

Loss and Gain: In the Loss and Gain story, the teller had something in the past which he or she thought was fulfilling and was helping them achieve success. But something went wrong, or they had an experience that taught them it wasn’t right. They lose everything but then come out of it gaining even more

At Storymasters, you will learn that the best way to get your point across is indeed to tell a story.

We hope to see you at our next meeting, Saturday, 27 April 2019, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Cafe Sazon in Arlington, 4704 Columbia Pike, Arlington VA 22204.

If you have any questions, please contact at:

Ralph T. Jones, Jr., DTM, PDG, LD2
703-475-3208
[email protected]

In Christy’s Shoes 7th Annual Sole Celebration will take place on Sunday, April 28 at the Clarendon Ballroom from 5-8 p.m.

The event, which raises funds to help women in the DMV, features a fashion show sponsored by DSW & American Eagle. This year, our Fashion Show will be even more special as we will be featuring local artists on the clothing worn by the models.

In addition to our fashion show, we will have a silent auction, shoe box raffle wall, shoe and sock selfie contest, photo booth and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

All proceeds will be donated to organizations here in the DMV that are helping women overcome challenging circumstances and achieve greatness!

Join ULI Washington for the 22nd Annual Real Estate Trends Conference on Tuesday, April 30.

The full day conference, ULI Washington’s signature event, features local and national speakers and provides a crash course on where the real estate industry is now and where it is headed.

The theme for the 2019 conference is “Urban Innovation: Expanding Possibilities.”

The social event of the season, the 2019 District 27 Spring Conference, takes place the weekend of May 3-4, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington D.C. The hotel is located at 1480 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202. For the lack of a better phrase, it behooves you to be there!

We know the #1 reason you like to attend a Toastmasters Conference. It’s not the great speakers on tap like the Immediate-Past President of Toastmasters International, Balraj Arunasalam, DTM; Walter Anderson from Anderson Consulting & Training; and Drew Fingall, this year’s recipient of the District 27 Communication and Leadership Award. It’s not the always entertaining District 27 Evaluation Contest and the motivating District 27 International Speech Contest. And finally, it’s not the Hall of Fame, Silent Auction, Fellowship, Stewardship, Networking and/or Culinary Ambrosia.

There is just one reason and one reason only that every Toastmaster in the National Capital Region likes to attend a Toastmasters Conference… the always touching, moving, and inspiring District General Council Meeting. Can you feel it?

The 2019 District 27 Spring Conference Organizing Committee (SCOC) is working diligently to ensure this Conference meets and/or exceeds your expectations. The Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington knows how to support a Toastmasters event, having hosted two previous District 27 Conferences as well as a Hail and Farewell.

The hotel’s location is in the geographical center of District 27 in Crystal City (Arlington) Virginia. The location is two blocks above ground from the Crystal City Metro Station (Blue and Yellow Lines). It’s easily accessible by car from D.C., Maryland and Virginia. You can park in the hotel garage, but we recommend you park in one of the cost-free parking garages in the Crystal City Business District and walk to the hotel. So how can you not attend?

Our honored guest, Balraj Arunasalam, is from Sri Lanka. If you are from Sri Lanka or know of someone who is (Toastmaster or not), we would like to do something special for Balraj at the Friday night event, so we need help and ideas to do this up right. So please have the person(s) contact me.

So, don’t delay! Please take advantage of the Advanced Early Bird registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/courageous-leadership-district-27-spring-conference-2019-tickets-55847813313?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference!

Yours in Toastmastering…

The social event of the season, the 2019 District 27 Spring Conference, takes place the weekend of May 3-4, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington D.C. The hotel is located at 1480 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202. For the lack of a better phrase, it behooves you to be there!

We know the #1 reason you like to attend a Toastmasters Conference. It’s not the great speakers on tap like the Immediate-Past President of Toastmasters International, Balraj Arunasalam, DTM; Walter Anderson from Anderson Consulting & Training; and Drew Fingall, this year’s recipient of the District 27 Communication and Leadership Award. It’s not the always entertaining District 27 Evaluation Contest and the motivating District 27 International Speech Contest. And finally, it’s not the Hall of Fame, Silent Auction, Fellowship, Stewardship, Networking and/or Culinary Ambrosia.

There is just one reason and one reason only that every Toastmaster in the National Capital Region likes to attend a Toastmasters Conference… the always touching, moving, and inspiring District General Council Meeting. Can you feel it?

The 2019 District 27 Spring Conference Organizing Committee (SCOC) is working diligently to ensure this Conference meets and/or exceeds your expectations. The Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington knows how to support a Toastmasters event, having hosted two previous District 27 Conferences as well as a Hail and Farewell.

The hotel’s location is in the geographical center of District 27 in Crystal City (Arlington) Virginia. The location is two blocks above ground from the Crystal City Metro Station (Blue and Yellow Lines). It’s easily accessible by car from D.C., Maryland and Virginia. You can park in the hotel garage, but we recommend you park in one of the cost-free parking garages in the Crystal City Business District and walk to the hotel. So how can you not attend?

Our honored guest, Balraj Arunasalam, is from Sri Lanka. If you are from Sri Lanka or know of someone who is (Toastmaster or not), we would like to do something special for Balraj at the Friday night event, so we need help and ideas to do this up right. So please have the person(s) contact me.

So, don’t delay! Please take advantage of the Advanced Early Bird registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/courageous-leadership-district-27-spring-conference-2019-tickets-55847813313?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference!

Yours in Toastmastering…

Saturday May 4 12-6 p.m.

Many Grand Opening festivities for this Family fun and kid friendly event. Regional School of Rock House bands will be performing LIVE.

Ribbon Cutting and Guitar smashing ceremony. Free Trial Lessons. Tour of School of Rock Alexandria. Guitar & Amp Raffle. Rockin Photo Ops.

Special discounts on Programs and Camps. Food and fun!

Don’t miss the exciting season finale of great contemporary music featuring the World Premiere of a Multimedia Project: Alexander Goldstein’s “Introspective Piano Trio” for violin, cello, piano and computer. The “crossover” work evokes the Disco Era and the music of the pop/rock group Queen. The Trio is written in the Crossover genre for a classical trio and additional multi-track computer audio playback and spectacular high definition video effects.

Music and dance unite as NCE and Bowen McCauley Dance premiere another exciting creation set to music of Igor Stravinsky and the stunning choreography of Lucy Bowen McCauley.

The American music of Samuel Barber and Victor Herbert completes the program. Enjoy NCE artists sharing humor, stories and personal perceptions on the music.

Be a part of the exciting conclusion to our Musical Adventures Through The Time Machine Season!

Artists performing on May 4 are:
Steven Honigberg(cello)
Carlos Cesar Rodriquez (piano)
Leo Sushansky (violin/artistic director
Bowen McCauley Dance (Choreography by Lucy Bowen McCauley)

Reception with the artists follows performance.
Piano generously provided by PianoCraft

Phone# for info only(703)685-7590

Gunston Arts Center (Theater One)Free Parking
Multiple dining options close by in Shirlington and Crystal City.

Looking for a social tennis opportunity in Arlington? Look no further the ACTA Practice Series is here!

What is the ACTA Practice Series?

The ACTA Practice Series is a weekly, social “drop-in” tennis offering for players who are looking to meet and play with others of similar skill levels. The “drop-in” model is more of a relaxed group tennis experience, with no pre-defined activities for each session — you are encouraged to network and make use of the time as you see fit! No partner or team needed in order to register.

What to expect:

By joining the ACTA Practice Series, you’ll have an on-site coordinator who will ensure that the courts are reserved for only the Practice Series players. The coordinator will also ensure that tennis balls are available for your use (yes, we will provide the balls!) across multiple courts for each session. Pending registration turnout, we are expecting between 3-5 courts will be reserved for each session.

Total # of sessions: 5 (one per week; 5/09/2019 through 6/06/2019)

Location: Quincy Park Tennis Courts
1021 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, Virginia 22201

Day/time

We have two different levels: Novice level 2.5-3.0 (C-level) to Intermediate-Advanced 3.5-4.0 (BC level). The Novice level will be held Thursdays from 7-8:15 p.m. and the Intermediate-Advanced 8:30-9:45 p.m. In case of rain out, plan to play following Mondays until 6/10/2019. If make-up sessions are still owed after 6/10/2019, plan to play following Mondays and/or Thursdays (same time and location) until 5 sessions have been reached.

How much tennis experience do I need?

Novice level: This ACTA Practice Series is best suited for players who consider themselves a rookie (2.5-3.0 level). Some prior tennis playing experience is recommended. If you are already in the ACTA C League, this series is a perfect opportunity to meet and practice with other players within your league level.

Intermediate-Advanced level: This ACTA Practice Series is best suited for players who have experience playing competition. Players that can hold a rally consistently with pace would be best suited for this level.

Playing Format: It’s up to you! Feel free to rally back and forth, engage in friendly match-play (doubles or singles, depending on how many players show up) or participate in a live-ball game.

What NOT to expect:

Tennis instruction (1-on-1), keeping scores after friendly match-play, team captains, or coordinator-led activities.

Inclement weather policy: Coordinator will notify the participants by 5pm that day latest, if the session will be postponed. If postponed, make-up sessions will be held the following Monday or Thursday, same time and same location.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Players Cost: $55 ($52 plus $3 registration fee)
Registration deadline: 5/02/2019
**Early bird special : Early bird cost: $45 ($42 plus $3 registration fee)
**Early bird registration deadline: 4/17/2019
Limited spots available (so register now before it fills up!)
Note: minimum of 10 participants must be met for this series to run. Full refunds will be allocated if minimum is not met.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What to wear: Athletic clothing/shoes
What to bring: Water bottle, racquet (tennis balls will be provided)

This annual home and garden tour features beautiful homes in Arlington and the surrounding area.

Both newly constructed and newly renovated homes are included on the tour. The Tuckahoe Elementary Home & Garden Tour is the primary annual fundraiser to support the Tuckahoe Elementary Discovery Schoolyard, the award-winning outdoor learning program at Tuckahoe Elementary.

For more information please visit: https://tuckahoetour.org/

We are so lucky to live in a green, unique, interesting, artful, beautiful, inclusive community!

Bring friends and make new ones at a celebration of home that will include entertainment, art, food and drink! Life is an obstacle course! Join us for this evening to benefit Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing.

Drop in, or stay for the whole event — whatever your schedule allows, we’ll be happy to have you.