Ok, so you may not see huge cascading waterfalls on this hike at Prince William Forest, but you will end up at a small rapid on the creek where hikers can splash around or enjoy a picnic.
During the summer, hikers can stop along the trail to swim in small pools and check out the waterfalls. Pro tip: If you’re looking for less of a hike, start at the lower trailhead, where you’ll have to walk less to reach the bigger swimming holes.
Be the ‘eye’ in Pride - Artist Talk with Lisa Marie Thalhammer | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Bozman Government Center, Arlington | Free | Lisa Marie Thalhammer of Lisa Marie Studio will share her creative process, inspirations, and answer questions about her artwork.
Wednesday, June 4
Cubs at Nationals | 6:45 p.m. | Nationals Park, Washington, DC | $17+ | Grab a hot dog and watch the Nationals take on the Cubs.
Thursday, June 5
Columbia Pike Happy Hour for World Pride | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | William Jeffery’s Tavern, Arlington | Price of purchase | Celebrate Pride Month at Columbia Pike Happy Hour with games, giveaways, and the chance to meet new people.
Saturday, June 7
Reading Garden Party | 1-2:30 p.m. | Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, Alexandria | Free | Sit among native plants as you enjoy a sweet treat, a good book, and some live music.
Meringue Roll Mastery | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 10915 Main St., Fairfax | $79.52 | Join this interactive masterclass to learn how to make fluffy meringue rolls.
Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity and Fairfax County staff will host a televised forum tonight to discuss a plan that would allow the local government to oversee trash collection for single-family homes. The event will begin with a presentation, followed by the opportunity for community members to ask questions. (FFXnow)
Eat
SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen will open tomorrow at 156 W. Falls Station Blvd. in Arlington. You can enjoy Korean cuisine, including a build-your-own bowl experience. For the grand opening, bowls are $5. (ARLnow)
Open
Recognize this plant shop? PLNTR, the DC favorite featured on a hit reality TV show, just opened its second location in Crystal City. Shop plants, find unique gifts, and join fun events. Guess the show? Drop your answer in the Asked quiz below. (ARLnow)
Try This
A new membership-first veterinary practice opened its doors yesterday at 6224C Old Dominion Dr. in Fairfax. This is Small Door Veterinary’s first Virginia location, and it was also reported that Old Town Alexandria may be getting a location. (FFXnow)
Environment
Arlington is about to get more compost bins around the city. There are currently 14 bins, and the city plans to add 10 more by the end of the year. Currently, 21% of multifamily residents are near bins; the expansion aims to increase access. (ARLnow)
Biz
Virginia Tech recently unveiled its Institute for Advanced Computing at the Potomac Yard campus. The School is looking for partners to support education and research development, offering access to amenities such as maker spaces, drone labs, and more.
Asked
Asked
On which popular reality TV show did the original PLNTR in DC make an appearance?
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I’m a big fan of two things: dogs and hockey. So, the Stanley Pup is naturally one of my favorite events of the year. Of course, I’m rooting for John Snarlson — the 11-week-old defenceman. Not to mention, he received his PhD in debate from Harvard.
}})
