Cherrydale Farmers Market
2023-09-30 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-07 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-14 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-21 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-28 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Dorothy Hamm Middle School, 4100 Vacation Lane, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States
Every Saturday from 8am-Noon.

Arlington Art Walk
2023-10-05 15:00 - 19:00 | Mason Exhibits Arlington, 3601 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, 22201, United States
The “Arlington Art Walk” is a self-guided art experience that connects local galleries, artist studios and cultural events. During the walk, gallery hours for participating organizations will be extended so that our friends, neighbors and artists may come see what we’re up to.
Participants include Arlington Independent Media, ARC 3409 Art Studios, Arlington Art Truck, Arlington Public Art, Arlington Public Library Maker’s Studio “The Shop,” Cody Gallery, Fred Schnider Gallery, Mason Exhibitions Arlington, Museum of Contemporary Art, Northside Social Arlington and WHINO.
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Vision 2050
2023-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Dominion Lighting, 5053 Langston Blvd., Arlington, Virginia, 22207
Join LBA as we gather as a community to celebrate the future of Langston Boulevard and to honor local businesses and leaders.

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PLACEMAKING AWARDRob Swennes, Field to Table

We are delighted to be honoring Rob Swennes, Director of Field to Table with our Placemaking Award. Langston’s residents have Rob and his incredible team to thank for our lovely Cherrydale Farmers Market! Field to table is an Arlington-based, non-profit organization dedicated to building communities throughout Northern Virginia through the encouragement of healthy eating. The organization is part of the nationwide “locavore” movement, which encourages people to reestablish their relationship with the land and purchase from local farmers and food preparers. The emphasis is on nutrition, taste, quality, and freshness in what we buy, not on the misguided values of mass production, long shelf life, and long-distance transportation that drives so much of what is sold as food in the United States. We strive to bring residents a convenient, varied blend of local producers of fruits and vegetables, baked goods, dairy products, flowers, and specialty foods that focus on improving the nutritional experience and overall health of the community.

PLACEMAKING AWARDPeter Bota, Metro 29 Diner

PETER BOTA is co proprietor of the Metro 29 Diner Restaurant in Arlington, Virginia. He is involved in the daily operation of this very well known, high volume eating establishment. In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, he also enjoys investing in real estate. Mr. Bota received his undergraduate degree from Hofstra University in 1987. He believes in the importance of giving back to the community, supporting many charities, schools and worthy causes. Mr. Bota resides in Arlington, VA with his wife Marta an entrepreneur and former Ms. Virginia 2016. Together they have a grown son Christopher.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARDSandi Chesrown

Sandi Chesrown is a North Dakota native, who migrated to Washington as a Congressional intern and then became a Press Aide to the Chair of the House Banking Committee. She holds a Master of Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia, School of Architecture.

After working for 15 years in politics and Fairfax County planning and private land development, Sandi joined Global Volunteers and moved to Tanzania to renovate housing for teachers. That visit coincided with Nelson Mandela’s release from prison. Hearing him speak changed the trajectory of her life. Over the past 30 years, Sandi has worked in dozens of countries throughout the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe, as an international consultant to advocate for sustainable community development.

Along with Ginger Brown, she co-founded the Lee Highway Alliance, when both were members of the Waverly Hills Neighborhood Conservation Planning effort. She is currently the President of the Waverly Hills Civic Association. With regard to her work in community organization and advocacy, she is most grateful for all of the volunteers and advisors whom she has met over the past decade during Plan Langston Boulevard-including Ginger, Jim, Paul, and Natasha, and she is most proud of her participation in renaming Lee Highway to Langston Boulevard.

SPEAKERTara Palacios, Director of BizLaunch

Tara Palacios is the Director of BizLaunch, an award-winning division within AED that assists small businesses and entrepreneurs in Arlington County.

Tara joined Arlington County in 2001 and founded the BizLaunch program in 2002 to help diverse entrepreneurs successfully launch, grow and expand their businesses in the County. Since its inception, BizLaunch has reached over 75,000 entrepreneurs through sponsored workshops, seminars and one-on-one counseling sessions.

Tara has over 30 years of experience in Marketing and Business Development at various for-profit firms, including a health maintenance organization, an IT software developer, a financial institution and a uranium enricher.

She has received numerous awards for her work and dedication to small businesses from organizations such as the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity.

Tara received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) and her graduate degree from Johns Hopkins University. She also is a certified Public Manager from George Washington University.

SPEAKERSusan Cunningham

Susan Cunningham is Member-elect of the Arlington County Board. She first lived along Langston Boulevard in 1996 and has been active in the Langston Boulevard Alliance efforts since 2015, including serving on the Community Advisory Committee.

As CEO and founder of C2 Change Solutions, Susan provides interim executive leadership to help organizations navigate change and deliver social impact. She served as CEO of regional affordable housing nonprofit AHC, Inc.and executive director of emergency financial assistance provider Arlington Thrive. Susan has also held senior leadership roles at the Department of the U.S. Treasury, McKinsey, and Gensler’s Global Sustainable Design division. She was a leader in Washington, DC’s public school reform and renovation efforts, including adaptive reuse of office, museum and public buildings.

An active community volunteer, Susan was a founding member of Arlington’s Joint Facilities Advisory Commission (JFAC), chaired the Dorothy Hamm Middle School building committee, and co-chaired the Stratford Historic Site Historic Interpretation Committee. Today she co-chairs St. Mary’s Episcopal outreach, leads a local teen Girl Scout troop, and helps refugee families settle and thrive in the region. She has also served on the boards of ChildTrends, the Donaldson Run Civic Association, the Fishing School, GreenHOME, Little Beginnings, the SEED Foundation, and the See Forever Foundation/Maya Angelou School.

Susan holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering and is a Fulbright Scholar. She and her husband Philip have lived near Langston Boulevard for over 25 years and have two teenage daughters in Arlington Public Schools.

SPEAKERMatt De Ferranti

County Board Member Matt de Ferranti’s career, first as a teacher in a low-income community in Houston and later as a lawyer, has been dedicated to helping people build better lives for themselves and their children. As an attorney, Matt worked on land use and economic development issues for local governments. He subsequently served as an advocate for economic and educational equity at Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together, the Education Trust, and the National Indian Education Association.

First elected to the Arlington County Board in November 2018, Matt was unanimously elected as Chair of the County Board by his colleagues on January 4, 2021. In addition, Matt was elected in January 2023 to serve as the Vice Chair of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission.

Matt began serving on Arlington County’s Housing Commission in 2013. In 2014, he was appointed to the Arlington Public Schools Budget Advisory Council, where he served as Chair in 2017-2018. Matt also has served on the Joint Facilities Advisory Commission, which brings Arlington County, Arlington Public Schools, and the community together to plan for our future.

A 2015 Leadership Arlington graduate, 2016 graduate of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, and 2017 graduate of Arlington Neighborhood College, Matt grew up in neighboring McLean and lives in the Rock Spring neighborhood with his wife, Brooke.

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Empty the Shelters Adoption Event
2023-12-01 12:00 - 2023-12-09 16:00 | 2650 S. Arlington Mill Dr. Arlington, VA 22206
AWLA is joining 380+ shelters across the country to participate in Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope adoption event!

From December 1st – 9th, AWLA is offering $50 adoption fees for adult dogs and cats (6 months +), and 50% off adoption feesfor all small companion animals. Even better, many of our dogs adoption fees are FREE thanks to generous donors! Standard policies and procedures apply.

Santa at the Station
2023-12-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department, 3900 Langston Blvd, Arlington, Virginia, 22207

Winter Artful Weekend
2023-12-08 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-09 10:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Hendry House, Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 North 24th Street, Arlington, Virginia, 22207
Mark your calendars for our 21st Annual Winder Artful Weekend at Fort C.F. Smith Park. The show and sale features 40 Alliance artist members and a large variety of art mediums such as paintings, ceramics, jewelry, woodworking, sculpture, glasswork, artist’s cards, and more. Great for holiday shopping and supporting local artists!

LAC Studios Show & Sale 2023
2023-12-09 10:00 - 16:00 | LAC Studios, 5722 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia, 22207
Browse beautiful, hand-crafted ceramics, pottery, and hand-pulled prints made by the members artists of LAC Studios, and visit the printmaking and ceramics studios to see where the work is made. Support local artists!

Of All Kings, Arlington Chorale
2023-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | VA

BizArt: “The Arts Meet”
2023-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | WHINO, 4238 Wilson Boulevard, Second Floor, Arlington, Virginia, 22203
Extra, extra! Creatives, entrepreneurs, and those longing for collaboration – the business event of the holiday season you’ve been waiting for is here. BizLaunch and Arlington Cultural Affairs presents: BizArt, the popular annual networking event for artists and entrepreneurs alike. On this night, self-starters and doers across various industries come together to connect, collaborate, and inspire – resulting in relationships and projects that are one in a million, and make a lasting impact.

One More Page Books 13th Anniversary
2024-01-26 17:00 - 19:00 | One More Page Books, Arlington
One More Page invites the community, friends and family to celebrate our 13th anniversary on Friday, January 19, 2024 from 5pm – 7 pm. Cake and refreshments will be provided and along with some special One More Page themed prizes for lucky winners. One More Page Books is an independent bookstore located in North Arlington, on the border of Falls Church City. Our goal is to provide a place for the community to come together to share a love of reading and books. We are dedicated to being a part of the community, providing excellent customer service and being a place of discovery and welcome. Over the past 13 years, we have hosted hundreds of author events, wine tastings and book club meetings. While we have faced challenges during this time, the community has always come out in force to support this store and we would not be here without them. Come celebrate with us!

65th Anniversary of the Integration of APS at Stratford Jr. High
2024-02-02 18:30 - 2024-02-03 14:00 | Dorothy Hamm Middle School, 4100 Vacation Lane, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States
Anniversary Ceremony

Friday, February 2nd, 6:30 pmThis formal program will honor and celebrate the desegregation of Stratford Jr. High and Arlington Public Schools.

Open House

Saturday, February 3rd, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmThere will be an open house at Dorothy Hamm Middle School with civil rights history information, entertainment, and citizen groups focused on history.

Historic Preservation Meet & Greet
2024-03-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Langston Boulevard Alliance, 4500 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States
Join the John M. Langston Citizens Association Historic Preservation Committee and their historic researcher, Dr. Jennifer Morris, for a discussion on efforts to have the Hall’s Hill-High View Park neighborhood achieve designation in the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places.

The hosts will provide information on the project and engage with our partners, sponsors, community members, and friends.

Free and open to the public

Contact infohighviewpark@gmail.com for additional information

Earth Day Festival 2024
2024-04-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Lee Heights Shops, 4500 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia, 22205, United States
Join us for Langston’s 3rd annual Earth Day Every Day Festival! This family Friendly event has something for everyone! There will be live music, art vendors, local food and more. We will also be featuring a host of educational programming as we all learn how to better take care of the beautiful planet we call home.

Mark your calendars, Arlington. This year’s Earth Day Every Day Festival will be held next to Lee Heights Shops on Sunday, April 21 from 11-5 pm.

Check out the event’s website for more.

Bike to Work Day Pit Stop
2024-05-17 15:00 - 18:00 | VA
Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 17, 2024. Join LBA at the Langston Blvd Pit Stop for this FREE event for a fun and healthy way to start your day. The first 15,000 who register and attend at a pit stop receive a FREE T-shirt. Free giveaways, food, and beverages at participating locations, while supplies last.

Getting Venture Ready — What Does It Mean and How Do You Get There?
2024-05-22 17:30 - 19:30 | National Landing Experience Center, 241 18th Street, S., Arlington, Virginia, 22202
As a founder, you know your company is eligible to raise venture funding and you want to raise funding from angels and VCs. What next? As part of the Elevate Your Venture: Arlington Female Founder Speaker Series, powered by Citrine Angels, explore what you need to do and how to prepare for raising money in the venture ecosystem.

The panel of experienced fund managers will discuss everything from finding and evaluating investors to crafting a persuasive pitch, setting you up for success.

Cherrydale Farmers Market
2024-05-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Dorothy Hamm Middle School, 4100 Vacation Lane, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States
Saturday mornings, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon). Market location is, adjacent to the soccer field, in the courtyard on the southeast face of the Dorothy Hamm Middle School. This year’s market will conclude in November, the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Parking: If driving, please park curbside along Lorcom Lane or Military Road and walk down Vacation Lane to the school & market. Parking is also available in the school parking lot across Vacation Lane on the north side of the middle school. Market Parking is not allowed on Vacation Ln. Biking and walking to the market are strongly encouraged!

Green Community Celebration and Tour
2024-06-02 11:00 - 16:30 | Arlington Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, Virginia, 22201
The 21st annual Green Community Tour will showcase sustainable homes and gardens in Arlington. Features include energy efficient and water-saving technologies, solar energy, rain gardens, native plants, wildlife habitat and more. We ask for a $5 donation to EcoAction Arlington for the tour.

The Community Welcome Celebration at Arlington Central Library is a free event featuring electric vehicles, exhibits and family-friendly fun!

The celebration and tour are sponsored by EcoAction Arlington, Virginia Cooperative Extension – Master Gardeners, Arlington Regional Master Naturalists, Arlington Public Libraries, Arlington County’s Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management.

Secrets to Success: The Guide to Launching a Business
2024-06-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Ellen M. Bozman Government Center, 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Room 311, Arlington, 22201
Have you thought about starting your own business and don’t know where to start? Have a great idea and are just about ready to launch? Or maybe you’ve begun the journey and are unsure you have all the necessary information?

If you’ve answered yes to any of those questions, you’ve come to the right place. BizLaunch presents our Ultimate Guide to Launching a Business by providing the answers to your most pressing questions.

Brunch and Business: Taking Pride in LGBTQ+ Spaces
2024-06-11 11:00 - 13:30 | Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Richmond Hwy., Arlington, Virginia, 22202
For our June Brunch & Business, we’re going to be celebrating LGBTQ Pride by highlighting several small businesses and entrepreneurs who are creating spaces where the LGBTQ+ community can connect and feel safe living their authentic selves in the National Capital region. Join us for this exciting conversation on LGBTQ+ spaces – highlighting diverse businesses.

Panelists:

Jackson Adams, VIDA Fitness

Sulay Gonzalez, NOVASalud

Kymberli Moore, Arlington Pride

Colton Nguyen, 360Healthx

There will be a special drag performace by DeeDee Amor Dior!

Causes & Cocktails: Health & Wellness
2024-06-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Upside on Moore, 1700 N Moore, Level M2, Arlington, Virginia, 22209
Causes & Cocktails is a series of events that bring together civic-minded young professionals to learn about important causes impacting the local community. These events are an opportunity to connect with local nonprofits working to make a difference and develop friendships with peers who also want to give back.

Nonprofit partners:

Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative

Arlington Free Clinic

Rock Recovery

United Way of the National Capital Area

Speaker: Lesley Daigle, Chief Executive Officer, Arlington Free Clinic

Cheers to Queer Books: Blind Date with a Book & Bubbly
2024-06-11 18:30 - 20:00 | One More Page Books, Arlington
Join us for an evening of sparkling wine, mingling (or solitary reading), chocolate samples, Tarot readings by Sam, and a Blind Date with a Queer Book. You can choose from our selection of wrapped advance reader copies (included with your ticket). This is a ticketed after-hours event with limited space, so sign up while you can! Tickets are $20, which includes a Blind Date book and bubbly.
