Earth Day is an event that takes place every year on April 22 that demonstrates support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, Earth Day now includes a wide range of events coordinated by EarthDay.org 

Here are the six ways to do Earth Day this year. The first is to increase your climate literacy and promote the education of climate literacy for students. Second, end plastics. Plastic pollution is one of the most important environmental problems facing us. Third, donate as little as one dollar to plant a tree. 

Next, use your voting power to protect our environment. Then, join a global cleanup campaign. Find a local event to clean up your communities, beaches, rivers, lakes, trails, and parks. Finally, shop sustainable fashion. Fight fast fashion by shopping secondhand or purchasing from eco-friendly stores and shops. 

These are the six ways being focused on this year for Earth Day 2023. We here at Concord Crystal City encourage all of our residents to participate in Earth Day in as many ways as possible. Also, Concord Crystal City urges our community to continue their Earth Day activities all year long. 

For example, participate in a community cleanup every month, use only reusable water bottles, or shop at sustainable brands as often as possible. 

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O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub is a traditional Irish Pub and Whiskey Bar. The pub features over 130 whiskeys plus tasty and traditional Irish food.

The Celtic House specializes in traditional Irish food and drink and topped Travel + Leisure’s list of the best 50 bars in the U.S. to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Ireland’s Four Courts combine traditional Irish fare with American cuisine. Stop in for brunch, lunch, or dinner, and come prepared for the cozy pub atmosphere.

Then, take a twist on a traditional bar crawl with the Pedal Saloon. Take a biking tour around Arlington. While pedaling your own bar, pedal bar to bar creating a one-of-a-kind bar crawl! Book your Pedal Saloon any day of the week at 11 am, 1:30 pm, 4 pm, 6:30 pm, and 9 pm that lasts for two hours.

Finally, if you are looking for a different way to celebrate your Irish side, partake in the Roosevelt Island DC Parkrun. Taking place every Saturday at 9 am join your community in a free, fun, and friendly 5k community event. After the run make sure to join in a post-run coffee with your fellow racers!

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Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be the end-all-be-all of romance. It can be simply a great day to enjoy with those you love. Simply spending quality time and having fun with a loved one in our cozy community room will have you feeling the love. There are plenty of ways to show your love this Valentine’s Day.

While gifts are a traditional part of the holiday, they don’t have to be budget-breaking. Sure, places like Target overflow with adorably-themed pillows, candles, wreaths, and the works. But what could be better than creating something with your own two hands?

Make a DIY Etched Wine Glass: Surprise your sweetheart with a home-cooked meal and a personalized etched wine glass, which is actually much easier to make than it seems!

Heart-Shaped Elbow Patch: Wear your heart on your sleeve, literally. Make it yourself or for your Valentine, using an old sweater or two and scrap fabric (or even paper)!

Lipstick Art: All you need is a piece of white card stock and shades of lipstick for this fun-themed wall art.

Valentine’s Day is all about love. Spend the day in Arlington, VA, or cuddle inside, as long as you are surrounded by love then there’s no way to go wrong.

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Your resolutions may look different this year too, as these past few years have taught everyone a lot about overall health and proper lifestyle choices. 

Perhaps you want to try smaller goals this year instead of one overarching goal for the year. Just make sure you set a goal that works for you! Here are some ideas to get you started. 

There are the usual ideas of getting healthier or eating better, and those are always great! Find ways to stay active during the day, even in simple ways. Maybe purchase a standing desk so you’re not hunched over all day. Maybe purchase a healthy eating subscription service, and have less junk food in the house. 

Some other non-typical resolution ideas include being more polite, meeting new people, learning a new skill, becoming more romantic, or so many other things! 

No matter your New Year’s Resolution, stay dedicated, create realistic goals, and walk into the new year with your head held high! 

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Sit down inside or outside to sample the New American snacks that headline the menu at Dovetail. Start with the kimchi deviled eggs dusted with Korean pepper and the snap cracklin’, which are barbecue-spiced pork rinds. They pair well with the artisan cocktails and fine wines that flow from the bar. So do the entrees, most of which fall into three categories: Dock of the Bay (seafood), Field and Farm (chicken and steak), and One in the Hand (burgers and sandwiches). You can’t go wrong with the signature Dovetail burger loaded with cheddar cheese, caramelized onion aioli, and kimchi relish, all tucked neatly inside of a pillowy brioche bun and served with garlic dill pickles and French fries on the side.

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Come on out to the 11th Annual NYE Casino Night! Taking place at Hyatt Regency Hotel 2799 Richmond Hwy Arlington, VA 22202 from Saturday, December 31st at 8 pm until Sunday, January 1st at 3 am. 

There is a dress code, with no expectations, from semi-formal to formal attire required. 

A General Admission Ticket includes special guest DJ Kid Capri; 6 rooms of entertainment; 3 levels of fun; 6 DJs playing hip-hop, R&B, Top 40, salsa, afro beats, Caribbean, and old school. Live TV feed from Time Square, Casino Games, Midnight Confetti Shower and Balloon Drop, 360° photo booths, Party Favors, Photographers and Videographers, Live Jazz/ R&B Band, Entertainers on stilts, caricature artists, LED performers- jugglers/ hula hoopers, and 15 bars! Whew, this event promises you will not be bored all night long! 

General Admission tickets cost $50, then VIP tickets and tickets for an NYE Dinner are available for an additional cost. Overnight tickets to stay at the Hyatt Regency Hotel are also available for purchase. 

This New Year’s Eve swears to be the best ever! 

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The first Thanksgiving dates back to 1621, when the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag shared an autumn feast. Then, for more than two centuries, Thanksgiving was celebrated on different days by the US colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. 

According to the National Turkey Federation, 90% of American households eat turkey for Thanksgiving- whether it be roasted, baked, or deep-fried. Other traditional foods include stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. 

Parades have also become a common aspect of the holiday. Presented by Macy’s department store since 1924, New York City’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the largest and most famous, attracting up to 3 million in-person spectators along its 2.5-mile route and drawing an enormous television viewing crowd. 

As in the name, Thanksgiving is dedicated to giving thanks. So, this year take an extra moment to figure out what you are most grateful for. 

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Sit down with friends and share a few small plates like the palak chaat, which are deep-fried spinach fritters topped with spiced yogurt and tamarind sauce, or the samosas stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas. You should also savor some of the Indo-Chinese fusion specialties, perhaps the gobi Manchurian (crispy cauliflower and sweet-and-sour sauce) alongside the paneer chili. For the main course, Bombay Street Food’s chef puts a modern twist on classic Indian dishes—case in point, the lobster masala with local veggies and sous vide lobster tail. Stick around for an inventive dessert such as the Bombay pan gulfi, vanilla kheer brulee, or rasmalai (a pillowy milk cake) with pistachio, saffron, and rose crystals.

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Every year on Thanksgiving morning, hundreds of runners and walkers come together to raise funds for local nonprofits that provide food, shelter, and resources to community members and families in need. You can be part of that mission this year when you sign up for the fun 5K run and walk ($50) or by simply providing a donation to the cause. If you opt to actually participate, lace up your running sneakers and come to Christ Church in Arlington to grab your packet in the days before Thanksgiving or just before 8 a.m. on November 24th. That’s when the race kicks off!

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Delightful Devilish Handsoap- Buy some hand soap from the Dollar Store, and fill it with a few plastic spiders or festive confetti for an ominous touch.

Make A Pumpkin Vase- Turn your pumpkin into a vase for a Halloween-chic centerpiece. 

Whip Up A Scary Dessert- Your desserts can double as decor, too. Try making some Halloween dirt cups; chocolate pudding topped with Oreos, chocolate chips, and Belvita cookies. 

Send Test Tubes Invitations- Don't limit Halloween party decor to the big event itself. Make sure your invitations are just as spirited and fun. 

Make A Googly Eye Wreath- You'll need a lot of ping pong balls, but the scary mass of watching eyes will be so worth it.

Paper Bats- Frame a doorway with flying paper bats for a super simple but fun Halloween vibe at home. 

Decorate your entire space with these terrifyingly terrific DIYs!

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