COMMITTEE OF 100 TO FOCUS ON CANNABIS: The Arlington Committee of 100 will present its next program – “What’s Next for Cannabis in Arlington” – on Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. in an online setting.
“There was a lot of activity in the Virginia General Assembly this year related to cannabis sales, and research has provided a clearer picture on the health impacts of cannabis,” organizers said. “Join us for this virtual conversation to discuss the health, policy and business perspectives of cannabis and what’s next for cannabis in Arlington.”
For information and registration, see the Website at www.arlingtoncommitteeof100.org.
LIBRARY PROGRAM TO FOCUS ON CHERRY-TREE BOOSTER: Author Diana Parsell will discuss her book – “Eliza Scidmore: The Trailblazing Journalist Behind Washington’s Cherry Trees” – on Saturday, April 6 at 11 a.m. at Cherrydale branch library.
“It is the first-ever biography of the woman whose persistence over two decades led to the planting of the first cherry-blossom trees in Washington, donated from Japan,” library officials said. “The many new findings in the book describe Scidmore’s little-known achievements as a pioneering female journalist and intrepid travel writer.”
The event is designed for adults and high-schoolers. To register, see the Website at https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/11251387.
‘MEDICARE FOR ALL COALITION’ TO HOST FILM SCREENING: The Arlington Medicare for All Coalition will host a screening of the 2023 film “Healing Us” on Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. at Central Library.
Organizers say the event will kick off the organization’s campaign to have The Arlington County Board voice its support for single-payer healthcare, something the Alexandria City Council recently did.
“While attendance is free, attendees are encouraged to donate to a fund-raiser that will cancel thousands of dollars of medical debt in Virginia through the non-profit organization RIP Medical Debt,” organizers said.
For information and registration, see the Website at https://bit.ly/ARLHU.
SEASON TO OPEN AT BALL-SELLERS: The Arlington Historical Society will open its 2024 season with “Sounds and Sights of a Colonial Farmhouse,” a program to be held on Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m. at the Ball-Sellers House, 5620 3rd St. South in Arlington.
The Monumental City Ancient Fife and Drum Corps will perform from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., followed by Guillotine Theatre singing colonial songs and leading sing-alongs.
There also will be docent-led house tours; colonial-era sweets; visits to the colonial-era garden; and a chance to view memorials to three enslaved residents who toiled at the house in the 1800s.
The event is free. For information, see the Website at www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
BREAST-CANCER RESOURCE FAIR SLATED: The Donna M. Saunders Foundation for Breast Cancer Education & Support will host a breast-cancer resource fair on Saturday, April 13 beginning at 10 a.m. at Wakefield High School.
Sponsored in part by a grant from the Arlington chapter of The Links Inc., “this empowering fair aims to provide valuable resources and support to individuals and families affected by this disease,” organizers said.
Workshops, vendors, survivor stories and more will be available. On-site mammograms are available by reservation.
“Whether you’re a survivor, caregiver, or simply looking to learn more about breast cancer, this event is for you,” organizers say.
For information, see the Website at http://www.breastcanceraid.org/events.
KIWANIS CLUB TO HOST HEALTH FAIR: The Kiwanis Club of Arlington is partnering with VHC Health (Virginia Hospital Center) for a free community health fair on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Alice West Fleet Elementary School.
Designed for both adults and youth, the event will screenings for blood pressure, diabetes and vision and; infant-safety information; activities for all ages; and a raffle to win three new bicycles.
The community is invited.
OUTDOOR LAB SET DATE OF OPEN HOUSE, ANNUAL MEETING: The Arlington Outdoor Education Association has announced that Saturday, April 20 will be its open house date at Arlington Outdoor Lab, its 225-acre facility in Fauquier County.
The event will feature activities for families and, at 11 a.m., the organization’s annual meeting – with key topics to be discussed including future expansion plans and the proposal in the draft Arlington Public Schools’ budget that would impact overnight stays of students for the coming year.
For updates on the open house, see the Website at www.outdoorlab.org.
ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO PREPS BENEFIT BREAKFAST: Encore Stage & Studio will hold its annual benefit breakfast on Tuesday, May 14 at Washington Golf & Country Club.
“Join us to learn more about our award-winning theater-arts education for children and youth and our work in the community,” noted the organization, which has provided services to youth since 1967.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are accepted and sponsorships are available.
For information, see the Website at www.encorestage.org.
AAUW PROGRAM TO HONOR STUDENTS: The Arlington branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host an online forum featuring female high-school and middle-school students whose projects won honors at the Northern Virginia Regional Science & Engineering Fair.
The meeting will be held on Monday, April 15 at 7 p.m. and also will feature Jennifer Swann, director of information security at Bloomsburg Industry Group, who will discuss the pros and cons of using AI/ChatGPT.
The community is invited. To receive a link to the meeting, e-mail Susan Senn at sennsu@gmail.com.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECRUITING FOR ‘CENTURY CLUB’: The Arlington Chamber of Commerce continues its efforts recruiting member organizations to become members of its Century Club, marking the business group’s centennial in 2024.
Members are “committed to making a profound impact on our community,” Chamber officials said, and in return members are offered “a unique one-time opportunity to be at the forefront of our programs, events and advocacy work.”
The cost is $1,000 and membership is limited to the first 100 to join. For information, call Chamber membership-engagement director Will Mulligan at (703) 525-2400, ext. 201, or e-mail engagement@arlingtonchamber.org.
SOCK-DONATION INITIATIVE UNDERWAY: Casual Adventure Outfitters in Arlington is for the fourth year teaming up with Smartwool in an Earth Day-inspired recycling initiative.
Now through April 22, individuals can drop off their clean, used socks at the designated in-store collection site. Smartwool will repurpose the fabric into new socks as part of its “Second Cut” project.
“Spring cleaning is the perfect time to find a new home for all your mismatched, single, hole-ridden or unused socks,” said Eric Stone of Casual Adventure. “ If they’re clean, bring them in so we can recycle them.”
Doing so will keep them out of landfills and help to showcase “the impactful role recycling plays in reducing environmental harm,” organizers said.
All brands, colors and sizes will be accepted, and should be separated into single socks for donation.
The store is at 3451 Washington Blvd. For information, call (703) 527-0600 or see the Website at www.casualadventure.com.
