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.

Salmon

Where: Stone’s Cove Kitbar (2403 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA 20171)

What: Join OSG and our Herndon community for a restaurant outing at Stone’s Cove Kitvbar. All are welcome! Check out the restaurant menu here.

When: We’ll meet directly at the restaurant at 5:30PM.

To prepare: Participants are responsible for your own transportation, so please plan accordingly. Rememember to bring a payment method (debit/credit card or cash) for your dinner!

IMPORTANT: There are limited spots for this event so you MUST RSVP with the total number of people you’re coming with in order to participate. If you arrive to the event without registering through OSG’s website, we cannot guarantee that the restaurant will seat you because we only have a reservation for a specific amount of people.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.

The Arc of Northern Virginia is partnering with Arlington County public safety agencies to hold a Safety Fair for people with disabilities to interact with first responders and learn about other available safety resources. Please go to the Arc of NOVA’s website to read their full event description and register.

When: Saturday, April 15th from 11am-2pm

Where: In the parking lot at Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Road, Arlington VA 22204)

To prepare: This event is free, but you must register through the Arc of NOVA

Our OSG Alexandria community is getting together each month to enjoy dinner together. Each month, we’ll choose a restaurant near one of our Alexandria properties. All are welcome (no matter where you live)!

Where: For this month’s outing, we’ll be going to Abi Restaurant (5838 N Kings Hwy, Unit B, Alexandria, VA 22303) near the Arden.

When: Please meet us directly at the restaurant at 5:30PM.

IMPORTANT: There are limited spots for this event so you MUST RSVP with the total number of people you’re coming with in order to participate. If you arrive to the event without registering through OSG’s website, we cannot guarantee that the restaurant can seat you because we only made a reservation for 25 people.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.

Learn to prepare easy, nutritious meals through a hands-on cooking class! We’ll make delicious dishes together, including lasagna zucchini boats, avocado toast, whole grain pasta, and black bean brownies.

This particular session is hosted by graduate interns from GW’s Milken Institute School of Public Health as part of the Health Matters program. You are welcome to participate even if you aren’t a current Health Matters student.

Where: The Cadence (4333 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203); We’ll meet in the Community Room on the first floor

To prepare: This event is free and all necessary materials will be provided to you. It may be helpful to bring a pen/pencil to write with.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory and spots are limited. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.

Create and express yourself through a group art therapy session with Hannah!

This particular session is co-hosted by graduate interns from GW’s Milken Institute School of Public Health as part of the Health Matters program. You are welcome to participate even if you aren’t a current Health Matters student.

Where: Gilliam Place (918 S Lincoln St, Arlington, VA 22204); We’ll meet in the Community Room

To prepare: All art supplies will be provided to you at the event. Some protective materials and aprons will be available since the art supplies can be messy, but it is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind getting paint on and could possibly be stained.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory and spots are limited. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.

Learn to prepare easy, nutritious meals through a hands-on cooking class! We’ll make delicious dishes together, including lasagna zucchini boats, avocado toast, whole grain pasta, and black bean brownies.

This particular session is hosted by graduate interns from GW’s Milken Institute School of Public Health as part of the Health Matters program. You are welcome to participate even if you aren’t a current Health Matters student.

Where: The Cadence (4333 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203); We’ll meet in the Community Room on the first floor

To prepare: This event is free and all necessary materials will be provided to you. It may be helpful to bring a pen/pencil to write with.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory and spots are limited. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.

Create and express yourself through a group art therapy session with Hannah!

This particular session is co-hosted by graduate interns from GW’s Milken Institute School of Public Health as part of the Health Matters program. You are welcome to participate even if you aren’t a current Health Matters student.

Where: Gilliam Place (918 S Lincoln St, Arlington, VA 22204); We’ll meet in the Community Room

To prepare: All art supplies will be provided to you at the event. Some protective materials and aprons will be available since the art supplies can be messy, but it is advised that you wear clothes you wouldn’t mind getting paint on and could possibly be stained.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory and spots are limited. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.

Our OSG Arlington community is getting together on the first Wednesday of every month to enjoy dinner together. Each month, we’ll choose a restaurant near one of our Arlington properties. All are welcome (no matter where you live)!

Where: For this month’s outing, we’ll be going to Kabobistan (3400 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204) near Gilliam Place.

When: Please either meet at Gilliam Place at 5:15PM to walk over together OR meet directly at the restaurant at 5:30PM.

To prepare: You are responsible for paying for your own order, so please remember to bring a form of payment!

IMPORTANT: There are limited spots for this event so you MUST RSVP with the total number of people you’re coming with in order to participate. If you arrive to the event without registering through OSG’s website, we cannot guarantee that the restaurant can seat you because we only made a reservation for 25 people.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.

When: Saturday, June 10th, 2023, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Where: Cherry Hill Park in Falls Church City

The 29th Annual Tinner Hill Music Festival is quite possibly one of NOVA’s best-kept live music secrets, drawing crowds from across the states to tiny Falls Church City. If you’ve yet to experience this fantastic, family-friendly day out, this is the year to correct that oversight!

Tickets are on sale now to enjoy this culturally rich, live music and arts festival – the premier charity event established to celebrate and honor the African American legacy through the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation.

Performers include Dumpstaphunk, one of New Orleans’ best and funkiest bands to ever arise from the Crescent City, and Joe Louis Walker, Blues Hall of Fame inductee and six-time Blues Music Award winner. This sensational event which features food, art displays, art exhibits, and activities like yoga, is for persons of all ages.

Where: Not Your Average Joe’s (1845 FOUNTAIN DR, RESTON, VA, 20190)

What: Join OSG and our Herndon community for a restaurant outing at Not Your Average Joe’s. All are welcome! Check out the restaurant menu here.

When: We’ll meet directly at the restaurant at 5:30PM. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.

IMPORTANT: There are limited spots for this event so you MUST RSVP with the total number of people you’re coming with in order to participate. If you arrive to the event without registering through OSG’s website, we cannot guarantee that the restaurant can seat you because we only made a reservation for 25 people.

*Note: Sign-up is mandatory. We will communicate any changes of plans via email or Whatsapp here.