Hiking Singles with Dogs

Brisk 3- to 4-mile urban hike starting and ending at the Wet Dog. Adult beverages to follow the hike. Closest metro U Street.

*You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf) and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.* FIRST TIME PADDLERS WELCOME! Join me for #2 in a series of summer hike & kayak combos. Last month we did Fountainhead Park. We'll start off with a one hour hike on paved & dirt trails, about 3 miles. It's mostly flat, with one short hill. Pace will be 2.5-3 mph while moving. Following the hike, we'll paddle on the Occoquan River. **DETAILS:** Rentals are available at the following rates: $18 single, $23 double or $23 paddle board. All have a 25% senior weekday discount. Credit cards accepted. Bring your ID. Rentals are not guaranteed and they are on a first-come, first-served basis. Life jackets are included in the rental. Wear something you don't mind getting wet and water shoes/sandals (not flip flops). Bring a dry bag to carry your valuables, as they don't provide lockers. Please note that the group size is capped due to a limited number of rentals. Feel free to bring your own kayak or stand-up paddle board. There is a small launch fee of $6 or ($3 senior discount), or you can use your annual NOVA Parks Launch Pass. We plan to hike from 8-9am and kayak at 9:00am, finishing early to beat the 90 degree temps. You are welcome to skip the hike and just show up at 9am to paddle or paddle for 2 hours instead one 1 hour. We are meeting in front of Brickmakers Cafe for paddling, just down the stairs from the parking lot. Please make sure you are not double-booked, as there are several NVHC events on Tuesday. Thanks. **LEADER**: Kris Needham (618) 623-2484 **RESTROOMS**: There are restrooms next to the Brickmakers Cafe at the start and finish. **PARK ENTRY FEE**: $0 **DOGS**: No dogs please, as Occoquan Regional Park does not permit dogs on their boat rentals.

Let's get together to play some fun BB level Double games at Bluemont. **Format**: Doubles **COST**: FREE **Court Type**: Outdoor grass **Minimum Skill Requirements**: Intermediate-BB (click [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/mobilebasic) for details) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Smiley Social documents:** 1. [Group Rules ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HrG35p_0M08leRvCp8XWG3CMkr_GL928XFabl5T6Dvg) 1. [Liability Waiver ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W2mq-7m99lmvd7gdWYaSUFtvVg4UGnzV6koafAbHmco) 1. [Volleyball Levels](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PojSi4qdlRsv1msCHhvpQ43iDc4FfzQwpWCc3kafVMY/)

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf ](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf)and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike. **8.5 mile out and back lariat hike with 984 feet of elevation gain.** **Description:** Join us for a scenic hike in the forest of Fountainhead and along Occoquan Reservoir. We will hike on the Bull Run Occoquan Trail from Fountainhead Regional Park heading west to the Wolf Run, Coe Creek areas and back. There are rolling hills, but they are short and spread out. We'll get an enjoyable workout! **Hiking Pace:** The pace will be about 2.5 mph. **Bring:** At *least 2 liters of water/hydration, snacks/lunch, and sturdy hiking shoes since there are some rocky areas with tree roots and leaves. For the hills, hiking poles if you normally use them. Recommend insect repellent and sunscreen. The majority of the hike will be in the forest canopy.* **WHERE TO MEET**: After pulling into Fountainhead Park (10875 Hampton Road, Fairfax, VA), continue driving in on Fountainhead Access Rd, past the maintenance building on the right. The **large** parking lot is the next turn; it's on the right. Meet at the trailhead parking lot 15 minutes early to allow everyone to sign in and get ready to hike at 9:00am. **GPS 38.72483, -77.33010** **Fee:** There is no parking fee. **Dogs are welcome.** NVHC Dog policy: [https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy](https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy) There are porta-johns at the trailhead at Fountainhead Park parking lot. **Trail Map:** [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-8223de3?u=i&sh=oxfau4](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-8223de3?u=i&sh=oxfau4) Optional post-hike rehydration at Bunnyman Brewing Cafe at Lorton Workhouse. Any questions, please message me here or text/call @202-528-0456. If you text me, please include your name.

Come join other guys in their 20s and 30s for a friendly group run! This run is not competitive and all skill levels are welcome. Join our [Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/arlington-run-club/shared_invite/zt-2lq70wa9t-INw_xk~MnZM~U41EQsKcXQ) to keep up to date with the group! **MEETING SPOT:** We'll meet a little before 6:30 PM at Rocklands BBQ (3471 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201). Then we'll head out right at 6:30 PM. **ROUTE INFO:** Here's our updated Tuesday route with the new starting and ending location at Rocklands (3.25 miles): [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5149157872/](https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5149157872/) For those who want a slightly shorter route, you can end by turning down Quincy Street and running around Quincy Park (3.0 miles): [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5149206700/](https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5149206700/) When viewing the route, you may want to login with a MapMyRun account and bookmark the route. Then you can download the MapMyRun app on your phone, login to the same account, and go to your bookmarked routes so you can follow along during the run. **POST-RUN:** We'll grab a drink and some food at Rocklands BBQ for those who are interested in sticking around. **WEATHER:** We won't run in the middle of a thunderstorm, but we'll still go if there's light rain. Many of us will plan to meet at the start time regardless and we can make a call then. We've learned that the weather can change quickly, so there's not much point in canceling the run prematurely. **RSVP:** If you're interested in joining, please join the group here and then sign up for this event so we know you're coming. You're welcome to bring a friend -- all guys in their 20s and 30s are welcome -- but please have them sign up through Meetup or shoot us a message so we know how many people to expect.

Join us every Wednesday at 5PM at Rhodeside Green Park for our long-bodied friends to socialize while owners meet fellow dachshund enthusiasts. We’ll spend about an hour letting the pups sniff, stroll, and make new friends while we chat and enjoy the outdoors. A few important notes: * Rhodeside Green is not an off-leash dog park, so all dogs must remain leashed at all times. * Please bring water for your dog, waste bags, and treats if you’d like.

Our regular Sunday meetup at the Shirlington Dog Park -- members start arriving around 10:15 a.m. You'll always find an Aussie to play with. There are 3 entrances, so wander the park -- the dogs will find each other! For puppies, Shirlington has a small dog park within the larger dog park. It's the prefect place for your puppy to gain confidence and socialize with others. There is also plenty of room to run. Just a reminder, the Dog Park is under attack by the Arlington County Board of Commissioners. While early plans to decrease the size of the park by 50% has been tabled, it's important to remind Arlington County how important this park is to dogs and owners. Here are links to the change.org petition and the Facebook page where you can get updates. Shirlington Dog Park Page Petition: https://www.change.org/.../arlington-county-board-save... Arlington County Board: Save the Shirlington Dog Park! We love the Shirlington Dog Park -- it provides… change.org Shirlington Dog Park Page Shirlington Dog Park Page Save the Dog Park Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/groups/696087663906890

We will start at the Four Mile Run Trail Parking Area in Bluemont Park, follow the Four Mile Run Trail to Columbia Pike, then return and take the Lubber Run Trail to complete a 6-mile loop Exact location to meet [https://goo.gl/maps/mdHTq7ucwKdBpAH4](https://goo.gl/maps/mdHTq7ucwKdBpAH46) Cost: Free Walking speed: 2.5 -3 mph Note: We start on time, so please arrive early or on time to join the group Dinner: At the end of the walk, we’ll take a vote for dinner. If more than 5 people choose to join, we’ll go to dinner, otherwise, we’ll skip dinner

❤️ Dating With Purpose Meet, Mix & Mingle with Singles Seeking Marriage, Family & Long-Term Commitment (Ages 30–45) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dating-with-purpose-3045-singles-seeking-marriage-family-commitment-tickets-1991951742283?aff=meetup ❤️ Looking for Something Real? If you're tired of endless swiping, casual dating, situationships, and relationships that never seem to go anywhere, you're not alone. This event was created for singles who know what they want and are ready to meet others who feel the same. Whether you're looking for marriage, a committed relationship, starting a family, having children, intentional parenting, or even exploring co-parenting with the right person, you'll be surrounded by people who are dating with purpose and thinking about the future. No games. No mixed signals. No wasting time. Just meaningful conversations with local singles who value commitment, compatibility, and building a life with someone special. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎟️ RESERVE EARLY & SAVE ❤️ Early Bird Admission — $15 ❤️ General Admission — $20 ❤️ Last Chance / Door Admission — $25 ⚠️ Tickets are limited and often sell out in advance. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 💍 This Event Is Perfect For Singles Who Are ✅ Seeking a serious relationship ✅ Interested in marriage and long-term commitment ✅ Want children someday ✅ Looking to build a family ✅ Open to intentional parenting ✅ Interested in meeting others who share similar life goals ✅ Curious about modern family-building paths, including co-parenting ✅ Ready to meet people face-to-face instead of endlessly swiping ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 👶 Family, Children & Future Planning Welcome One of the biggest challenges in dating is discovering months later that your life goals don't align. At this event, you'll meet singles who are open and intentional about discussing the future. Many attendees are interested in: ❤️ Marriage ❤️ Having children ❤️ Building a family ❤️ Intentional parenting ❤️ Finding a life partner ❤️ Exploring modern family-building options ❤️ Meeting people who share similar values and long-term goals These conversations don't need to happen on the first date—but it's refreshing to know you're meeting people who are thinking about the same future you are.

Guys, we need to do this slow. Mishki gets overheated, so we take breaks from time to time, plus there may be other folks who walk slow. To make everyone feel included in the group experience, we walk slow, we wait and are kind. **Meeting Spot**: We gather at the main parking lot close to the park entrance, under the trees. **Lake Artemesia Walk – College Park** Join us for a relaxed, easy-paced walk around beautiful Lake Artemesia. A chance to unwind, enjoy nature, and connect with others in a calm, welcoming setting. We’ll walk the scenic loop, take in the lake views, and enjoy light conversation along the way. All fitness levels are welcome. **Main parking lot: 55th Ave & Berwyn Rd,** College Park, MD 20740 Bring plenty of water, whatever you need for your hike, and your awesome authentic self. Keep it easygoing. RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT: By being a member of this Group, RSVPing to any Activity, or participating in any Activity, You accept and agree to the terms and conditions described below: 1. You acknowledge that hiking in nature carries the risk of potential harm to yourself, including the risk of injuries such as broken bones or muscle/tendon injuries, illness, disability, or death. 2. You agree that You will at all times be responsible for Yourself and Your own safety. 3. You release and hold harmless with respect to all injury, disability, death, or loss of property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, this group's leadership and members for the hikes that you participate in. 4. You acknowledge and agree that this Group is merely a collection of friends or potential friends who enjoy doing activities, and that in no event does any Organizer or Other Member assume any responsibility or liability for You. 5\. You agree not to sue and to release\, discharge\, waive and hold harmless all organizers and other members from and against all liabilities\, claims\, demands\, losses\, damages\, suits and proceedings\, for negligence\, carelessness or any other cause which you may have or that hereafter may accrue arising\, resulting from or related to your membership in this group or participation in any activity\.

PawsUP for David and Brick for originally suggesting this awesome meetup and our dogs love it! -Dumbarton Oaks/Montrose Park in Georgetown -Meet at the entrance off of R st, on the East side (closer to the cemetery) -Plenty of street parking in the area -Bring water and a ball for your Aussie This park is a very large open field, that is very dog friendly. Tons of space to run and chase. Most if not all dogs are off leash. Occasional runners and kids (there is a playground), so keep that in mind. There is also a trail inside with a stream that the dogs love to play in.

**Hike the Scioto Audubon trail. All paved and flat!** **Plan on 3-4 miles. Hike at your own pace, no one left behind.** **Lunch after at Nocterra for those who wish.**

Join us for a 2.4 mile hike along the Alum Creek Trail south from Casto park to Strawberry Farms park and back. This is a fully paved flat trail along Alum Creek. Come and enjoy a great hike with us!

Meet at the parking lot closest to the playground at 2319 Quarry Trails Drive. We’ll hike 3-4 miles at a 17 minute pace. No one left behind. Optional lunch afterward.