Local Activities

🎾 Welcome to the Tysons Intermediate Tennis Group (3.0 Level)! 🎾 Looking for consistent tennis games around the Tysons Corner area with players at a similar level? This group is designed for intermediate 3.0 players who enjoy friendly rallies, doubles matches, improving their game, and meeting new people. We’ll organize: • After-work weekday sessions • Weekend tennis meetups • Casual doubles & singles matches • Fun, social, and competitive games This is a great group for players who can rally consistently, serve, keep score, and want enjoyable matches without too much pressure. Games will mainly be around Tysons, McLean, Vienna, and nearby Northern Virginia courts. Bring your racket, good energy, and let’s build an active tennis community together! 🎾

Let's get together to play some fun BB level Doubles 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/)

What can you say about Turtle Recall? From hit songs of the 90's to today, to surprises like the Mama's and the Papa's and Neil Diamond - you will be blown away by their set list! Let's show Turtle Recall and Jimmy's some NOVA Live Music Mingle love as they ROCK Jimmy's 1 Silo stage!

The National Museum of Asian Art presents The President’s Cake, a charming tragicomedy from Iraq, followed by a panel discussion and free refreshments (featuring treats from [Muncheez](https://www.muncheezdc.com/) \- great felafel\)\! I was fortunate enough to see this film in the theater, and it is excellent! Will tug at your heartstrings. To reserve tickets, go to **[this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-screening-and-reception-the-presidents-cake-tickets-1989228441818?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=remind_me&utm_campaign=remind_me_event&utm_term=Special+Screening+and+Reception%3A+The+President%27s+Cake&aff=ebemrmremindmeemail)** on Eventbrite. I'm sure it will fill up though they still take walkups. Trailer: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIhlE3lfu6w](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIhlE3lfu6w "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIhlE3lfu6w") Co-presented with the Arab Gulf States Institute. The first Iraqi film to compete in the Cannes Film Festival’s prestigious Directors Fortnight section, it won both the competition’s top prize and the audience award. Set in the 1990’s, during the reign of Saddam Hussein, this charming tragicomedy follows nine-year-old Lamia, who is assigned by her teacher the task of making the cake Iraqi’s were required to make for Saddam’s birthday. Lamia sets off on a picaresque journey to beg, borrow, or steal the ingredients she needs, in the process meeting a cross-section of her countries’ population, all of whom are trying their best to make the best of difficult times. “The President's Cake offers an astute, poignant story of empathy for humanity caught in the crosshairs,” writes Diane Carson for the Alliance of Women Film Journalists. Directed by: Hasan Hadi. Countries: Iraq, Qatar, United States. Released: 2025. Length: 105 min. Format: DCP. Language: Arabic (Iraqi Dialect) with English subtitles.

Regular biweekly walk to find the birds and sights of Lake Artemesia.

A level competitive sand volleyball, doubles triples or quads. Court has lights, we will be playing on court 2. Cost is $14 pp.

We’ll sample the espresso at this Fairfax cafe next. There are some unique offerings on the menu, so let’s get together and compare notes. Enjoy your favorite drink or try something new. I love to start my weekends off this way. Come join us. (Please keep your RSVP updated if you know you won't be able to attend, so others who can join have the opportunity to. No discussions on politics, religion or potentially controversial topics. We're here to relax and have fun. Just be respectful and we'll be alright. Pay your own way, and enjoy!)

Join BTP ride to Millers Farm. Fellowship over tasty food and drinks ***PLEASE DOWNLOAD, SCREENSHOT OR PRINT OUT THE ROUTE*** Route: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52666673](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52666673) This is a route 33.7 Mile ride. The average pace 17-20+ mph. All level riders are welcome. Meet up 7:45 Roll time 8Am Sharp **(Informational)** Rides are classified according to level and cruising speed: • **A+** rider = Cycles 50-100 miles at 20-25 average miles per hour • **A/B** rider = Cycles 50-100 miles at 16-20 average miles per hour • **B/C** rider = Cycles 30-70 miles at 13-15 average miles per hour • **C/D** rider = Cycles 20-50 miles at 10-12 average miles per hour • **D** rider = Cycles 10-20 miles at 10 average miles per hour All riders must be in possession of the following items to participate in a BTP group ride: 1- HELMET (No Helmet, No Ride!!!) 2- GLOVES 3- Safety Glasses 4- C02 (2 each) 5- Spare Tube (2 each) 6- Safety Lights (front & rear) 7- Water Bottle (to fit your cage) 8- Dress for the weather COVID-19 RIDE RULES AND GUIDELINES Effective immediately, the following rules will be in place for all BTP hosted rides and events until further notice. • If you are sick or have COVID-19 symptoms – **DO NOT join us**. • If you have been in contact with or in close proximity to someone who is COVID-19 positive – **DO NOT join us**. • Riders and their guests MUST RSVP/pre-register on Meet Up prior to attending the ride. • All riders **MUST** have face covering on their person during all rides. If you need to sneeze, cough, blow your nose or spit during the ride drop back and do so, to ensure that no one is in your slip stream. Note: **All riders assume all individual risks when riding with the BTP.** **There is no SAG support for this ride** An RSVP of "YES" means you have read, understood, and agree to the Beech Tree Pedalers, Inc. (BTP) "Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement" found here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lIpKmL6GtVIQPNfp6_rpgi6JnyLtYEE1/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lIpKmL6GtVIQPNfp6_rpgi6JnyLtYEE1/view?usp=sharing) WHEN PARTICIPATING IN THIS FUN RIDE, YOU AGREE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!

Join us for a casual morning walk along the Mount Vernon Trail for healthcare workers in the DMV area. This is a relaxed opportunity to meet others in healthcare, get some fresh air, and connect outside of work. All healthcare professionals are welcome, and the pace will be easy and conversation-friendly. An optional smoothie stop will follow the walk for anyone who wants to continue hanging out Healthcare Workers Walk & Connect: Mount Vernon Trail Meetup 9:30 AM – Meet at Belle Haven Park parking lot 9:45 AM – Start walk on Mount Vernon Trail- pace will be casual and conversation friendly! 10:30 AM – Optional smoothie stop after for anyone interested! ( I've been obsessed with South Block recently) 11:00 AM – End / open hangout What to Bring: • Comfortable walking shoes • Water • Positive energy!! 🙌🏾😊

Hey everyone! Let's try to get this group more active! Local events can be anything -- A walk in the park, movie, happy hour, camping, and so on! So if you want to host a local event, leave a comment below or message me and I'll contact you to help you get it up in the group!

Speaker: Michelle Kleinhans is an avid native-plant gardener and nature lover who has transformed her conventional yard into a haven for wildlife. She will share with us fascinating facts about backyard fauna, explain why native plants are key to animal wellbeing and biodiversity, and steps you can take to protect local wildlife, even if you don't have a yard of your own. Finally, she will discuss how native-plant gardening relates to veganism and how one can practice animal-rights activism within the gardening community. Join your fellow animal lovers and DC Animal Protection to discuss what’s happening in the animal advocacy scene in DC! This series is a weekly meetup, with guest speakers from all of the major animals rights orgs. We’ll host non-profits such as Pro-Animal Future, International Council for Animal Welfare, DC Voters for Animals, The Humane League, Mercy for Animals and Direct Action Everywhere as well as local grassroots groups like the DC Coalition Against Foie Gras and sanctuaries. We’ll also have special sessions related to health, nutrition and mindfulness! We encourage anyone who is interested in helping animals to attend- no need to be vegan! Come learn about our rich variety of local activism. With protests, outreach, wheat-pasting, signature collecting, leafletting, lobbying, tabling etc. there’s something to match everyone’s comfort level and skill set. Coffee, bagels and community will be provided! Feel free to bring any extra treats to share (no animal products please.) Hope to see you soon! :) Note: Unfortunately, animals are not allowed at our venue. Please leave your furry friends at home.

**Join Friends of Accotink Creek, Fairfax County Restoration Project, and neighbors of Americana Drive to get trash out of this location plagued by illegal dumping.** **We can expect to encounter large quantities of trash of all kinds, from bottles and cans, to tires, to construction debris. Come prepared to get tired and dirty!**

Nervous about reading for others? Or just want to learn how? Do you want an opportunity to practice in a supportive environment? Join Gypsy Dervish as he leads us through the basic practice of reading the Tarot. Ask questions , participate in group readings, and read for other participants. For those of you taking the Tarot 101 classes, this will also be a chance to put into practice what you learned there. ($5 discount on this class, if you take both, making a $10 total discount. Remember to register for both classes individually. You do not need to take Tarot 101 to participate in the practicum.)

Westerville Pride Festival Sat\. June 6\, 2026 \| 5 PM \- 8 PM If you're thinking of attending, or being a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, visit our website at https://www.westervillequeercollective.org/pride for more information! Location and other info will be announced soon :)

Let's stroll the artists' booths and enjoy some of the festival's opening day! The Columbus Art Festival features a wide and vibrant range of visual art from local and national exhibitors, plus, live music, and all kinds of food and refreshments, along the waterfront downtown. (The featured painting is by Columbus Art Festival exhibitor, Joe Engel - joe-engelart.com)

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."