Arlington’s 50th Annual MLK Tribute
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy at Arlington’s 50th annual tribute event on Sun., Jan. 20, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Wakefield High School auditorium. Dr. King’s Dream: A Legacy Performed is hosted by Christian Keyes of BET’s In Contempt and The Family Business and CW’s Supernatural and includes music by soloists Jackie Pate and James Gibson, the Hoffman Boston All-Star Chorus and Arlington’s own Joy Gardner, spoken word from Outspoken Poetress Audrey Perkins, dance from Inspire Arts Collective LLC among others. Admission is free. Overflow seating available. Details.
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Get Your Swim On!
Come join us at the First Annual Enjoy Aqua Fitness Day at Yorktown Aquatics Center, Wed., Jan. 16 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. You'll be able to try out the water exercise options we offer and check out information on all the courses available. Details.
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Teen Summer Parks & Rec Internship - apply now!
Selected high school students ages 14-18 can participate in a three-week paid internship with the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation. Staff will provide hands-on opportunities for youth to work in Parks and Recreation units. Students are expected to work 60 hours; there are two sessions to choose from. Accepting applications Jan. 7- Feb. 8 for this program, National Youth Congress Summer Internship Program. Overview Meeting: Thurs., Jan. 24, 2019, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Sequoia 1 lower level D. Register with Activity Code 720719-B. Details.
Families Unplugged: Realistic Resolutions Recipes
Come Cook With Us at our New Year’s Families Unplugged program on Sat., Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-noon at Walter Reed Community Center! Our expert nutrition educators will guide you and your family through healthy, tasty and affordable recipes including Fruity Filled Wonton Cups, California or Avocado Rolls with Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce and Rainbow Veggie Vermicelli and Soba Noodles. $8 per person for ages 5+. Register online using activity code 730019. Details.
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No School? No Problem!
Need to find something fun for the kids to do on APS Teacher Work Days? Give Arlington’s Parks and Recreation Break Blasts a try! Break Blasts are full-day recreational fun. Check out these options for Fri., Jan. 28.
Family Skate Nights
You and your family will enjoy a live DJ, moon bounces and fun on wheels at Skate Night. Café open for snacks; no outside food, drink or impromptu parties permitted. Saturday evenings through March 30 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Only $2 per person (cash only). Rent skates for $3.
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Know a Park Hero?
Know someone who is dedicated to improving our parks and public spaces? Nominate them for the 2018 Bill Thomas Park Volunteer Award! Nominees should have experience with multi-year, hands-on efforts to improve or maintain parklands, natural resources and habitats, and outdoor public spaces. Nominations due Feb.1. Details and nomination form here.
Under The Ice
Suspended animation! Voracious predators! The oxygen supply dropping fast! No, it’s not the latest alien movie; it’s winter in the pond. On Sat., Jan. 19, 3-4 p.m., Gulf Branch Nature Center, learn what’s lurking in that cold dark water. Then we’ll go outside and see what we can haul up from the depths. $5 per person. Ages 8-12. Register online using activity code 622829. Details.
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