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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Learn how to live more eco-friendly with our partners EcoAction Arlington.

At our Gilliam Place community, we’ll gather to discover doable actions we can practice every day to live sustainable lifestyles that will benefit our local environment.

In this meeting, we’ll discuss single-use plastic reduction.

All are welcome, sign up below.

*Note: things change. Sign-up is mandatory if you’re new since we will communicate changes of plans via email or Whatsapp.

Learn how to live more eco-friendly with our partners EcoAction Arlington.

At our Gilliam Place community, we’ll gather to discover doable actions we can practice every day to live sustainable lifestyles that will benefit our local environment.

In this meeting, we’ll discuss single-use plastic reduction.

All are welcome, sign up below.

*Note: things change. Sign-up is mandatory if you’re new since we will communicate changes of plans via email or Whatsapp.

Learn how to live more eco-friendly with our partners EcoAction Arlington.

At our Gilliam Place community, we’ll gather to discover doable actions we can practice every day to live sustainable lifestyles that will benefit our local environment.

In this meeting, we’ll discuss composting.

All are welcome, sign up below.

*Note: things change. Sign-up is mandatory if you’re new since we will communicate changes of plans via email or Whatsapp.

Years of data tell us that people with disabilities are more likely to encounter law enforcement than typically developing peers, and more likely to struggle to navigate that interaction. We’re here to help you get ready for any police interactions so you feel safer and readier, and to give officers a chance to learn directly from people with disabilities and their families.

Our Stomping Ground’s partner, The Arc of Northern Virginia has collaborated with the Arlington County Police to offer a great opportunity for people with disabilities and their loved ones to practice emergency situations.

For this event, participants can engage in a practice police stop with real officers. They will be pulled over (or can just park and get into the car) in a parking lot at Kenmore Middle School. Officers will approach the car and run a practice stop. You can also have an officer in the car with you to help you navigate the stop. The person with a disability can be the driver (licensed or unlicensed and getting ready to drive), or a passenger or bystander. You can practice more than one way if you’d like.

You are also welcome to exit the vehicle and talk with officers, ask questions, and get to know them.

Anyone and everyone are welcome regardless of age or disability status. This is a learning opportunity for the officers, too. Thank you for taking part in making our community better for all.

? Learn more and sign up here.

 

NOTE: This event is being hosted by The Arc of Northern Virginia. However, because Our Stomping Ground feels strongly about the importance of this topic, we’re organizing a group of OSG members to attend together. If you’d like to join us, click the link above.

New to Our Stomping Ground? Not sure where to start in the housing process? Confused about waivers? Ask all your questions in this open forum with an OSG Board Member and parent.

Please RSVP to recieve the Zoom link and email info@ourstompingground.org with any questions.

Learn the nuts and bolts of how to lease-up at one of the OSG communities. We currently have two communities opened in Alexandria and Arlington and are expecting three more opening in 2022 with leasing starting in the Spring and Fall.

Webinar hosts include OSG Board Members, Jeannie Cummins of DBHDS, and a housing representative.

Please register below to recieve the Zoom link. All are welcome! Please use our contact form should you have any questions.

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 recieve the Zoom link and email info@ourstompingground.org with any questions.

New to Our Stomping Ground? Not sure where to start in the housing process? Confused about waivers? Ask all your questions in this open forum with an OSG Board Member and parent.

Please RSVP to recieve the Zoom link and email info@ourstompingground.org with any questions.

Learn how to live more eco-friendly with our partners EcoAction Arlington. At our Gilliam Place community, we’ll gather to discover doable actions we can practice every day to live sustainable lifestyles that will benefit our local environment.

In this meeting, we’ll discuss the importance of reusable water bottles. We’ll also be joined by BikeArlington who will show us how to sign up and pass out helmets and backpacks!

All are welcome, sign up below.

*Note: things change. Sign-up is mandatory if you’re new since we will communicate changes of plans via email or Whatsapp.

Are you or someone you know with a developmental disability exiting high school and wondering, “What Next?” Join our free webinar where we’ll discuss the next steps for housing and creating community as an adult.

All are welcome, register below to recieve the Zoom link AND please fill out this form so we know if translation is needed which can be provided by the county.

¿Usted o alguien que conoce con una discapacidad del desarrollo está saliendo de la escuela secundaria y se pregunta, “¿Qué sigue?” Únase a nuestro seminario web gratuito donde discutiremos los próximos pasos para la vivienda y la creación de una comunidad como adulto.

Todos son bienvenidos, regístrese a continuación para recibir el enlace de Zoom Y complete este formulario para que sepamos si se necesita una traducción que pueda proporcionar el condado.