Events Calendar

The OSG crew is getting together to attend a free summer concert at Lubber Run Park! This Summer Concert series features free performances from a variety of genres including big band, blues, soul and orchestral music to the Lubber Run Amphitheater.  Learn more about the concert series here. On August 11th, we'll enjoy the 257th Army Band, or “The Band of the Nation’s Capital." They're the official musical ambassador for the D.C. Army National Guard. Noteworthy performances include musical support… Read More »Lubber Run Park Concert: The 257th Army Band

Join us as we practice riding our bikes using a Capital Bikeshare bike where we will borrow bikes with our Bikeshare accounts and practice riding near the fields and parking lot! A great way to build up confidence!

We’re firm believers that community extends beyond the people in our lives – it also encompasses the world we live in and our individual impact on the environment. To that end, please join us as we work together to clean up Roosevelt Island- one of D.C.’s jewels. This is a great opportunity to learn about this historical landmark, create new friendships, and protect our community. Details for attending: We will meet in front of the bridge before heading over to… Read More »Roosevelt Island Clean-up

Join OSG in a yoga flow led by our friend Ania Sowińska. This will be an adaptive yoga practice that focuses on the individual needs of each individual rather than forcing positions. We'll meet at Gilliam Place in the community room, please bring your own yoga mat. All are welcome, however, we have a limit of 8 people so please register below as soon as possible.  Read more about Yoga at Gilliam here.

New to Our Stomping Ground? Not sure where to start in the housing process? Confused about waivers? Ask all your questions in this open zoom meeting with OSG Board Member and parent Donna Budway and OSG Programming and Community Coordinator Claude Thomas. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link and email info@ourstompingground.org with any questions.

Join us for a weekly virtual meet-up for adults between the age of 18-35. Each week we'll discuss a different topic such as getting out of your comfort zone or learning to work with others. All you need is yourself, a snack, and an open mind to hop online and connect with old and new friends. Meet-ups are hosted every Monday at 5:00 PM by Social Grace and registration is free - just sign up, sign on and have fun.

This week for our Social Justice Club we're reading and discussing the book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie. This a first-person narrative novel from the perspective of a Native American teenager, Arnold Spirit Jr., also known as "Junior", a 14-year-old promising cartoonist.  The book is about Junior's life on the Spokane Indian Reservation and his decision to go to a nearly all-white public high school away from the reservation. The graphic novel includes 65 comic illustrations that help further the… Read More »Social Justice Club

Meet with John and City Center NOVA residents and friends every Tuesday, weather permitting, from 4-5 pm for a shared reading of Harry Potter, book one.

We will have dinner on Tuesday, 8/16/22, to celebrate finishing the book The Sympathizer. The restaurant is Hai Duong Restaurant Eden Center, located at 6795 Wilson Blvd #7, Falls Church, VA 22044. We will meet at 5 pm and finish around 6:30 pm. This restaurant was chosen by one of our members for its authentic taste!

Join OSG in a musical event where we’ll play drums and create rhythm together. Participants will get a chance to express themselves by playing a multitude of percussive instruments, while also creating a communal sound. Drum circles are known to relieve stress, create community, and… it's just fun to hit a drum!  This is an informal gathering and the music is entirely improvised through group listening and interaction. No experience is needed - all are welcome! DETAILS TO ATTEND:  Please… Read More »Drumming Circle

Every third Thursday night of the month, the Gilliam Place community and Our Stomping Ground are gathering together and heading to the restaurant of the group's choosing. For August we'll head to Rincome Thai Cuisine. This is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, connect with old ones, try local Arlington restaurants and indulge your inner-foodie! Restaurant Details: Rincome Thai Cuisine 3030 Columbia Pike, Arlington VA 22204 Website here   *Note: Sign-up is mandatory since we need a headcount and… Read More »Gilliam Place Dinner Club

We’re firm believers that community extends beyond the people in our lives – it also encompasses the world we live in and our individual impact on the environment. To that end, please join us as we work together to clean up Roosevelt Island- one of D.C.’s jewels. This is a great opportunity to learn about this historical landmark, create new friendships, and protect our community. Details for attending: We will meet in front of the bridge before heading over to… Read More »Roosevelt Island Clean-up