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 encourage all of our residents to participate in Earth Day in as many ways as possible. Also, 19Nineteen 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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19Nineteen is proud and lucky to be located so close to the fantastic Washington DC community, where there is always something to do. Yes, even in the cold of January, there are plenty of fun events and things to do- there’s no need to stay inside all month long! 

Every Friday at the Cafe Saint-Ex is the Friday Funnies Showcase. Every Friday at 8 pm, check out the excellent line-up from the top comedians in the DMV area. 

Enjoy an hour of gliding on the ice with tickets for Ice Skating at Cameron Run!

On Saturday, January 21st- Drink the District, a wine bonanza with a wide array of wines to sample. 

Then on Sunday, January 22nd, participate in a Goat Yoga Pajama Party. Yes, you read that right! 

The following weekend is just as fun-filled! Saturday, the 28th hosts a Lunar New Year Celebration at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. 

Finally, Sunday the 29th, an event for the kiddos- a Grand Princess Show and Character Experience. Twirl on stage, watch the performance and meet your favorite characters. 

There never has to be a dull day left in January! 

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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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The former private residence (now a museum) is probably the perfect place to make this seasonal craft since you might have noticed that wreaths have been hanging on front doors for hundreds of holiday seasons. Learn a little more about the history of the wreath as you design a vibrant green door ornament using the provided freshly cut heirloom greens. The exact composition of your decoration is up to you, but the staff will offer up everything from holly, pine, and cedar greens to magnolia and cypress. They’ll provide the basic instruction and then let you loose, but if you have any questions along the way, they’ll be more than happy to answer them. The class is slated for multiple dates this December, and registration starts at $45 (including the cost of materials).

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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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The cafe joins forces with Capital Laughs to put on the weekly show. It’s a group of local stand-up comics who have connections to other lauded funny people. So you can trust that the talented comedians they bring to Cafe Saint-Ex each week will truly make you laugh out loud. Grab your ticket online and head downstairs to the cafe before the show begins at 8 p.m. You’ll want to allow enough time to grab a seat, grab a drink, and grab some food, too. Then settle in for 90 minutes of laughs brought to you by an ever-rotating roster of stand-up comics from around the D.C. region and beyond. Tickets do tend to sell out, so make sure to RSVP early.

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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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The rest of the brunch menu features influences from around the world, just as the dinner and cocktail lists do. For instance, you can also try the Ethiopian firfir for breakfast, featuring the nation’s signature spongy injera flatbread. The bread comes smothered with a garlic-based sauce and a medley of spices; you can add braised beef to make it a full meal. Craving something sweeter? Try the shahi bread pudding and add the Fatira trio, a mix of savory and sweet cheeses. Then round out your morning meal with a craft cocktail to match, like the Ethiopian. It’s a mix of gin, shahi, lemon juice, and a light sparkling wine served with a lemon twist. Melange also boasts its own take on the bloody mary, classic and creative mimosas, and more.

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