Events Calendar

Our Stomping Ground offers a variety of programs including book clubs, games nights, art and fitness classes and more. We are always adding new events. Be sure to explore our calendar and register for those programs that are of interest. Some events are open to just residents of a specific community, some are open to residents and Friends of OSG, and others are open to anyone in the Northern VA area.

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Social Justice Club: How to Survive a Plague

This week for our Social Justice Club, we're discussing the movie How to Survive a Plague. The film is in the late 1980s, when members of Act-Up and other AIDS activists battle hostility and indifference to bring attention to the disease and try to reduce the number of victims while hoping to lead the drive to find a cure. All are welcome, and you don't need to have attended previous meetings to join. We just ask that you watch the… Read More »Social Justice Club: How to Survive a Plague

Gilliam Place 918 South Lincoln Street, Arlington
Reading Circle at Gilliam Place

Join OSG and APAH at Gilliam Place for an afternoon of reading with the neighbors. We will meet in the lobby of Gilliam Place. Contact donnab@ourstompingground.org for any questions. Please RSVP below.

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OSG Book Club

We're reading The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Join our book club to listen to our volunteer Finn Jensen read to the group. The OSG Book Club meets every Tuesday at 7 PM. All are welcome, but please RSVP to receive the Zoom link*.  Note: it's not mandatory to purchase the book since it will be read out loud in the group. *Once you've signed up once, no need to sign up every week. We'll automatically send you the zoom link… Read More »OSG Book Club

Gilliam Place 918 South Lincoln Street, Arlington
Gilliam Place Dinner Club

Every third Thursday night of the month, the Gilliam Place community and Our Stomping Ground are gathering together and heading to a restaurant of the group's choice. This is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, connect with old ones, try local Arlington restaurants and indulge your inner-foodie! Our June restaurant is still tbd. *Note: Sign-up is mandatory since we need a headcount and may need to cap the number of reservations. Additionally, things may change. We'll communicate these changes… Read More »Gilliam Place Dinner Club

Theodore Roosevelt Island George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Rosslyn
Roosevelt Island Clean-up

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

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Bingo Night

Join us for a little friendly bingo competition and win some fun (and possibly tasty) prizes, kindly donated by our friends at Fairlington Presbyterian Church. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know other OSG members and socialize in a safe environment. Bingo night will be held over Zoom – please RSVP for the link. Prizes will be delivered, more details to come.

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Ask Us Anything!

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 an OSG Board Member and parent. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link and email info@ourstompingground.org with any questions.

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Young Adults Virtual Meet-up

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.

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Social Justice Club: The Laverne Cox Show

This week for our Social Justice Club, we're discussing the podcast The Laverne Cox Show. Our conversation will be centered around the episode: Moving Beyond the Gender Binary w/ ALOK. All are welcome, and you don't need to have attended previous meetings to join. We just ask that you listen to the episode above beforehand. You can listen on Apple Podcast or other streaming platforms. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link.

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OSG Book Club

We're reading The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Join our book club to listen to our volunteer Finn Jensen read to the group. The OSG Book Club meets every Tuesday at 7 PM. All are welcome, but please RSVP to receive the Zoom link*.  Note: it's not mandatory to purchase the book since it will be read out loud in the group. *Once you've signed up once, no need to sign up every week. We'll automatically send you the zoom link… Read More »OSG Book Club