● Arlington County Government offices and facilities are closed
● Parking meters are not enforced
● Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, and Mental Health Emergency Services open 24/7/365
Feb 18 CUMC Book Discussion: The Overstory
Feb 18 CUMC Book Discussion: The Overstory by Richard Powers
When: Tue, Feb 18, 7:30 pm
Where: Clarendon UMC, 606 N Irving St, Church Library
CUMC will once again discuss the book The Overstory by Richard Powers, winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Due to the complexity of the book, we will dive in for a second evening to learn about the life of trees and their importance to our sustainability.
If you are interested, please contact Laura Bishop (ljbishop1@gmail.com)
Feb 20 Medicare Made Simple (free class)
Where: 2100 Washington Blvd, Lower Level Conference Room A
When: Thu, Feb 20, 2–4pm
When: Wed, March 18, 2–4pm
Free classes offered by Arlington Department of Human Services
Ample free parking in the Arlington County Customer spaces in the garage across the street.
Are you turning 65 and newly eligible for Medicare? Do you want to know more about your Medicare benefits? Do you serve as a caregiver who would like learn about Medicare? Then join us for a Medicare Made Simple class.
Medicare Made Simple classes address Medicare Part A (inpatient hospitalization/skilled nursing), Part B (doctors/outpatient hospital services/labs/radiology), Part C (Medicare Advantage plans), and Part D (prescription drugs), as well as Medicare supplemental plans.
Curriculum is developed through the federal SHIP (State Health Insurance and Assistance Program) or in Virginia, VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program). A trained and certified Medicare Counselor will lead this interactive session.
Enrollment is required.
Enroll for the February 20th class
Enroll for the March 18th class
Classes are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment.
Mar 3 “Super Tuesday” Presidential Primary
Virginia’s primary is March 3, a.k.a. Super Tuesday.
Based on statewide and congressional district results 99 delegates will be awarded proportionally.
Virginia is an Open Primary state, any registered voter can vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary. If both parties are holding a primary, you will be asked which primary you want to vote in when you check in to vote.
Don’t forget to bring a photo ID.
This year there is no Republican primary in Virginia.
Mar 5 Kid’s STEAM: Boomerangs
When: Thu, Mar 5, 4-4:45 pm
Where: Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 Military Rd
Kids STEAM Club
For Kids in Grades 1-5.
BUILD! PLAY! DESIGN! Elementary aged children are invited to join us for some hands-on tinkering through design & build challenges and STEAM-based exploration stations.
Kids STEAM Club meets on the First Thursday of each month September-May, 4:00-4:45pm
March 5: Basic Boomerang
April 2: Popsicle Stick Engineering Challenge
May 7: LEGO Free Play
Parental participation is highly encouraged.
Free admission. No registration required. Please call 703-228-6330 for further information.
Mar 9 School Board Candidates Night
Mar 9 School Board Candidates Night
March LVCA Monthly General Meeting
When: Mon, Mar 9 at 8pm
Where: LV Community House, 1920 North Highland St
Come hear from all 6 School Board candidates. This is an unusual year as 2 Board members will be elected and two current Board members are not running for re-election.
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Mar 17 Arlington County Name Centennial
March 17, 2020: Arlington County Name Centennial
March 17, 1920, Gov. Westmoreland Davis signed legislation formally changing the county’s name from Alexandria County to Arlington County. Arlington had been known as Alexandria County since being established in 1801.
Mar 18 Medicare Made Simple (free class)
Where: 2100 Washington Blvd, Lower Level Conference Room A
When: Wed, March 18, 2–4pm
Free classes offered by Arlington Department of Human Services
Ample free parking in the Arlington County Customer spaces in the garage across the street.
Are you turning 65 and newly eligible for Medicare? Do you want to know more about your Medicare benefits? Do you serve as a caregiver who would like learn about Medicare? Then join us for a Medicare Made Simple class.
Medicare Made Simple classes address Medicare Part A (inpatient hospitalization/skilled nursing), Part B (doctors/outpatient hospital services/labs/radiology), Part C (Medicare Advantage plans), and Part D (prescription drugs), as well as Medicare supplemental plans.
Curriculum is developed through the federal SHIP (State Health Insurance and Assistance Program) or in Virginia, VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program). A trained and certified Medicare Counselor will lead this interactive session.
Enrollment is required.
Enroll for the February 20th class
Enroll for the March 18th class
Classes are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment.
Mar 28 LV Egg Hunt (Volunteers Needed)
When: March 28 (Sat), 10am-Noon
Where: LV Park, 1800 N Highland St
Free
The Lyon Village Women’s Club and the Lyon Village Citizens’ Association are co-hosting an Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th for all neighborhood children ages 2 through 8. In addition to the egg hunt, there will be games for kids of all ages, refreshments and picture-taking opportunities with the Easter Bunny!
Please volunteer to help at the Egg Hunt SignUpGenius
To help with planning please RSVP (optional) Evite
Apr 2 Kid’s STEAM: Popsicle Stick Challenge
When: Thu, Apr 2, 4-4:45 pm
Where: Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 Military Rd
Kids STEAM Club
For Kids in Grades 1-5.
BUILD! PLAY! DESIGN! Elementary aged children are invited to join us for some hands-on tinkering through design & build challenges and STEAM-based exploration stations.
Kids STEAM Club meets on the First Thursday of each month September-May, 4:00-4:45pm
April 2: Popsicle Stick Engineering Challenge
May 7: LEGO Free Play
Parental participation is highly encouraged.
Free admission. No registration required. Please call 703-228-6330 for further information.
Apr 16 LVWC Coffee & Presentation on Aging in Place
When: Thu, Apr 16 at 10am
Where: Lyon Village Community House, 1920 N Highland St
Sponsored by the Lyon Village Women’s Club
Are you thinking about staying in your own Lyon Village home as you age? Or, would you like to volunteer to help people in our community who have made this choice?
Come to a coffee to hear a representative from Arlington Neighborhood Village talk about how they help Arlington’s older residents continue living in their own homes.
They do this by providing access to many programs and social activities along with support services such a transportation, household tasks, errands, and tech assistance provided by volunteers, all of which are screened and trained.
If you can come, e-mail Marjorie McCarthy. Let me know if you need a ride.
May 7 Kid’s STEAM: LEGO Free Play
When: Thu, May 7, 4-4:45 pm
Where: Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 Military Rd
Kids STEAM Club
For Kids in Grades 1-5.
BUILD! PLAY! DESIGN! Elementary aged children are invited to join us for some hands-on tinkering through design & build challenges and STEAM-based exploration stations.
Kids STEAM Club meets on the First Thursday of each month September-May, 4:00-4:45pm
May 7: LEGO Free Play
Parental participation is highly encouraged.
Free admission. No registration required. Please call 703-228-6330 for further information.
May 9 Dem School Board Caucus
The Arlington County Democratic Committee announced two caucus dates to determine the party endorsement for Arlington School Board. The caucus will be held on 2 separate days at 2 locations, one in south and one in north Arlington. It is only necessary to attend one. Up to 2 of the 6 announced candidates will be endorsed.
When: Thu May 7, 7-9 pm
Where: Drew Elementary School, 3500 S 23rd St
When: Sat May 9, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Washington-Liberty High School, 1301 N Stafford St
March 2 is the deadline for candidates to announce for School Board.
In Virginia School Board races are considered nonpartisan. It is not legally possible to designate a partisan candidate for a school board using a government-run primary. Therefore, Arlington Democrats use a Party-run caucus to endorse candidates for School Board.
May 7 Dem School Board Caucus
The Arlington County Democratic Committee announced two caucus dates to determine the party endorsement for Arlington School Board. The caucus will be held on 2 separate days at 2 locations, one in south and one in north Arlington. It is only necessary to attend one. Up to 2 of the 6 announced candidates will be endorsed.
When: Thu May 7, 7-9 pm
Where: Drew Elementary School, 3500 S 23rd St
When: Sat May 9, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Washington-Liberty High School, 1301 N Stafford St
March 2 is the deadline for candidates to announce for School Board.
In Virginia School Board races are considered nonpartisan. It is not legally possible to designate a partisan candidate for a school board using a government-run primary. Therefore, Arlington Democrats use a Party-run caucus to endorse candidates for School Board.
Jun 9 Primary for Arlington County Board
The County Board Chair Libby Garvey has announced her intention to seek reelection.
Chanda Choun has announced to challenge Garvey in Democratic primary for County Board