Harry Potter in the Park
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.
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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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 Donna Budway at donnab@ourstompingground.org for any questions. *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 via email and our Whatsapp group here.
Waypoint Dinner Club
Join OSG and our future Waypoint community for a restaurant outing to Ramparts Tavern & Grill. All are welcome! We'll meet at The Waypoint at 5 PM and walk over or you can meet a Ramparts (1700 Fern Street, Alexandria, VA 22302). *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 via email and our Whatsapp group here.
Trivia Night
Get your thinking caps on - it's time for trivia! Join your OSG friends as we compete for bragging rights. In each category, there will be 10 questions, and a bonus round per category. All are welcome, and please invite your friends to sign up as well. Register below and we'll send the Zoom link to your email.
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 the restaurant of the group's choosing. For August we'll head to The Broiler. This is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, connect with old ones, try local Arlington restaurants and indulge your inner foodie! Restaurant Details: The Broiler, 3601 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204 (We will order and pick up food and then go back to Gilliam to eat… Read More »Gilliam Place Dinner Club
Roosevelt Island
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
Stomping Zoomies: Rudy’s Golf
Join us at Rudy's Golf on September 17th from 11 AM - 1 PM! Cost: $12 per adult. Food and drinks available to purchase. Meet at the venue: 6625 South Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA 22315
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.… Read More »Young Adults Virtual Meet-Up
Harry Potter in the Park
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.
Book Club
We're reading On Earth We are Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. The OSG Book Club meets every Tuesday at 7 PM. All are welcome! You're welcome to purchase the book yourself but it is not required since the host will read out loud in the group. If you'd like to join, just register once to receive the Zoom link, and we'll send it automatically thereafter. About the book: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a letter from a son to… Read More »Book Club
Fundraising Night at Clare & Don’s
Dine with us at Clare & Don's in Falls Church on September 21 from 5:00-9:00pm. 10% of dine in and beverage sales will go to Our Stomping Ground to help us raise funds to expand our programming. 130 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Roosevelt Island
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