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Wakefield, Washington-Liberty and Yorktown High School Marching Bands play at Friday night football games as well as at various competitions through the year, including an APS Marching Band Showcase which will have all three of them performing. This is typically held in October. Check the schools’ websites for specific dates and locations and come out to cheer them on.
The ABBIES are the People’s Choice award for Arlington’s Best Businesses.
You can pick up your camping gear, scout uniforms, or other outdoor specialty items at Casual Adventure, a locally owned store on Washington Blvd. in the Clarendon/Virginia Square area that has been in operation since 1955.
Casual Adventure also accepts donations of warm clothing, footwear, gear and accessories for ASPAN, the Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network.
Looking for a spot to watch Washington Commanders with other fans without going to the game? Want to gather with friends to watch the Super Bowl without having to host a party? Here are some local Arlington sports bars you might check out.
Renegade in Clarendon
Courthaus Social in the Courthouse neighborhood
World of Beer on Glebe Road in Ballston (Permanently closed)
Bronson Bier Hall in Ballston
Spider Kelly’s in Clarendon
Thirsty Bernie’s on Glebe Road near Lee Highway
First Down Sports Bar on Fairfax Drive
This free community event sponsored by Key School is held rain or shine at the school in mid-October. For 2011, the event will be Saturday October 15th from 9-12. The Superstar Family Fun Day is held in memory of Mason Lynch who lost his battle with cancer. Wear your favorite sports jersey and come out to play sports, participate in a fun run/walk, and enjoy outdoor activities. The Children’s Bloodmobile will also be on site taking blood donations. The event is free, but donations to the Mason Leach Superstar Fund at Children’s National Medical Center and the Key School PTA are welcome.
High school students and parents are invited to attend “College Night” on October 13th, 2010 from 7-9 p.m. on the second and third levels of Ballston Common Mall. More than 150 colleges, universities and trade schools will have representatives on hand to answer questions about the admissions process, academics and campus life. In addition, a workshop on college admissions processes will be held at the event.
For more information, contact APS Special Events Coordinator Dawn Willard at 703-228-2581.
