Announcements

Monarch Custom Homes, a top custom design-build firm in Northern Virginia, is excited to introduce the Monarch Elite Collection — a new series of homes designed to give homeowners the freedom to personalize while enjoying Monarch’s signature craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Created for those who want a beautiful home without starting entirely from scratch, the Elite Collection offers thoughtfully designed layouts that can be tailored to fit each family’s lifestyle, taste, and priorities. Every design reflects Monarch’s belief that “Not Every Square Foot Is Created Equal™” — ensuring each home feels intentional and functional.

This Saturday, we blow the doors off reality.

ASLIN10 is our biggest, boldest celebration ever, and if you don’t have your tickets yet, now’s the time to lock them in.

Your muscle mass and strength are what allow you to pick up your grandkids, travel with your spouse, and join a family hike without hesitation. But after age 30, muscle mass naturally declines. Adults lose 4–6 pounds of muscle every decade without strength training. By 40, that’s a Christmas ham’s worth of muscle gone. By 60, it’s a family-sized turkey.

The good news? Muscle loss is not inevitable. Strength training is the solution.

Take your volunteering to the next level this fall! Become an EcoAmbassador! EcoAmbassadors is a new climate- and energy-centered volunteer training and community engagement program starting in October 2025. The EcoAmbassador program will bring together volunteers who are passionate about helping neighbors commit to personal activities that will make our neighborhoods and homes healthier and more livable. Training is centered on the City of Alexandria Energy and Climate Change Action Plan and Arlington’s Community Energy Plan and related climate strategies. Specific focus areas include: reducing energy use and electrifying the home, shifting to eco-friendly transportation choices, and minimizing waste.

Volunteers ages 16 and up are encouraged to apply. The fee for the program is $110 (free for students), deadline for applications is September 24. An early bird discount is available for applications submitted by September 13. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in this program, needs-based waivers are available upon request. For more information visit our website at ecoactionarlington.org/ecoambassadors or email Bill Campbell at [email protected].

Arlington Travel Basketball: Coaching Opportunities & Tryouts for 2025-26 Season

Arlington Travel Basketball (ATB) is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization offering competitive basketball for boys and girls in grades 5–8. Our mission is to develop superior basketball skills while emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and character.

September 8th through September 13th, EvolveAll Martial Arts and Training Studio will offer free intro programs in all its classes—from Pilates and Yoga to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Youth Martial Arts.

For more the 15 years, EvolveAll has established itself as a space where people can develop their skills and challenge their limits. EvolveAll’s programming offers something for everyone with more martial arts disciplines than any other studio in Virginia. Programs include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Striking, Boxing, Tai Chi Chuan, Capoeira, Pilates, Self-Defense, Women’s Only Jiu Jitsu, Women’s Kickboxing, Fitness Bootcamp, Yoga, and Youth Martial Arts (ages 5-15).

You’ve built a successful career, raised a family, and achieved more than most people ever will. But somewhere along the way, your health slipped down the priority list.

You feel it when you wake up stiff and sore. You notice it in the afternoon when your energy crashes. You see it in the mirror when the weight creeps up and the muscle fades away.

For one week only, all of EvolveAll’s adult and youth martial arts and fitness classes are completely FREE to try from September 8th-13th.

Whether you’re stepping on the mat for the first time or looking to grow your skills, this is the perfect opportunity to explore everything our studio has to offer.

Starting Saturday, August 30th at 7:00 am, the waitlist for Knightsbridge Apartments will be opened online to apply for a HUD apartment home that is either 1 or 2 bedrooms.

The deadline is Saturday, September 6th at 7:00 pm.

Are you a songwriter looking for community, inspiration, and momentum? Song Foundry is a new group for anyone who writes original songs, whether you’re an experienced writer or just getting started. We welcome all backgrounds, genres, and stories. Our goal is to connect songwriters, foster honest feedback, and build confidence through sharing, collaboration, and live performance.

Song Foundry isn’t about cover bands or competition. It’s about craft, process, and supporting one another. At our meetups, you can bring works-in-progress for feedback, share finished songs, or simply listen and connect. We offer mentorship for new writers from experienced writers, creative partnerships, and group outings to open mics or showcases.

The Virginia Cyclones is excited to announce tryouts for our 2026 Boys Travel Flag Football Teams! Our competitive program is designed for athletes who want to take their game to the next level, develop advanced skills, and compete against top teams in the region.

8U Tryouts: September 7 from 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm