Know of something missing from our community calendar? E-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 with any questions. Photos are welcome. For more volunteer opportunities, classes, announcements visit www.arlingtonconnection.com and click on Community.
Ongoing Items
Learn the basics of race walking, four sessions beginning Tuesday, May 12, 11:30 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Cost is $20 ($28 for non-OSAP members). Call to register, 703-228-4771.
Volunteer gardeners needed to plan and help maintain a vegetable garden at Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. The garden is an intergenerational project shared by both youth and seniors anxious to learn and participate. For more information, call Jessica Vasquez, Area Supervisor, Office of Senior Adult Programs, 703-228-0948.
Learn how to be a volunteer coach for two computer based programs on brain health and fitness. Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs (OSAP) is currently offering two Posit Science programs. For more information, call Jessica Vasquez, area supervisor at 703-228-0948.
Friday/May 8
Business Program luncheon. 11:30 a.m. at Marymount Ballston Center, 1000 N. Glebe Road. Learn about the graduate programs. Visit www.marymount.edu/infosession or 703-284-5902 to register.
Saturday/May 9
Spring Awards Luncheon. Noon at the Army-Navy Country Club. Enjoy honorees and more. For reservations 703-920-8591.
Monday/May 11
Lecture. 3-4:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. discuss “Preserving Good Fortune.” Free. 703-228-2144.
Friday/May 15
Jefferson-Jackson Dinner. Held at Westin Arlington Gateway, 801 N. Glebe Road. Enjoy dinner and more. $125/person with discounts given. Visit www.arlingtondemocrats.org for tickets.
Saturday/May 16
Meeting. 9:30 a.m. at Sheraton National Hotel. Meeting of the Arlington League of Women Voters. $30/person includes breakfast. 703-536-8270.
Young People of Power Seminar. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Features workshops on networking, mentoring, resumes and more. $35/jaycee member; $50/non-member. Visit www.varlingtonjaycees.org for more.
Tuesday/May 19
Information. 7:30 p.m. at Potomac Crescent School, 923 S. 23rd St. Learn about the school. Free. Visit www.potomaccrescentschool.org or 703-486-1309 for more.
Wednesday/May 20
Health Fair. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Browse products, services, enjoy presentations and more. Free. 703-228-4403.