Don’t forget! GGWash happy hour next Tuesday

Don't forget to come hang out with GGWash contributors and readers over drinks, snacks, and conversation at Highline RxR, located at 2010 Crystal Drive in Arlington. This bar's second-floor patio has a great view of the adjacent train tracks, where you can see VRE, Amtrak, and freight trains.

To get there, you can take the Blue or Yellow lines to the Crystal City Metro station, which is two blocks away, or the Metroway BRT to 18th Street and Crystal Drive, one block away. Metrobus routes 10A, 13Y, 23A/B and ART routes 43 and 92 all stop at the Metro station. There’s also a Capital Bikeshare station at 20th and Crystal.

If you plan to come, please RSVP here!

This year, we've held happy hours in White Flint, Shaw, on U Street, and in Edgewood. Later this summer, we’ll head back to Maryland. We’re always looking for new, Metro-accessible locations for future happy hours. Where would you like us to go next?

Also, check out these other great events:

Wednesday, July 5: Want to be a master at speaking to public officials? Join Collective Action for Safe Space and the Washington Peace Center for a training on how to testify before DC Council on the legislation you care about. This training is in advance of the hearing to help pass the Street Harassment Prevention Act, but you can use this skill for any legislation. The event is at 6:30 pm at 1525 Newton Street NW.

Thursday, July 6: Discuss various WMATA reforms, funding proposals, and how they impact Arlington County at a work session with the County Manager in Arlington on Thursday. One thing you can do: voice your support for dedicated funding for Metro in Arlington! The meeting is from 5 pm to 7 pm in County Board Room #307 (2100 Clarendon Boulevard). If you can't make it, you can watch the live stream.

Thursday, July 6 and Sunday, July 9: As part of the Capital Fringe Festival, check out Caveat, a play written by GGWash contributor Ben Lockshin that satirically explores the underground world of DC group houses. You can see it at Gallaudet University: Eastman Studio Theatre (Florida Avenue NE & 8th Street NE) this Thursday, 7/6, at 8 pm, Sunday, 7/9, at 11 am, the following Wednesday at 7:45 pm, the following Sunday at 8 pm, or Sunday, July 23 at 12 pm.

Next Monday, July 10: Add your voice to Voices of the Community (VoicesDMV), a new project by the Greater Washington Community Foundation, and become part of the regional conversation on health, education, housing, transportation, crime, and overall community well-being. They want to hear from residents like you! Attend one of four meetings in Prince George's, Fairfax, Montgomery County, and DC over the next two weeks. The first one is next Monday at 6:30 pm at Prince George's Ballroom (2411 Pinebrook Avenue) in Landover. Dinner is provided.

Next Tuesday, July 11: At the next Action Committee for Transit meeting, hear from Ken Ulman of Margrave Strategies and former Howard County Executive on how to build a greater College Park. The meeting is at the Silver Spring Civic Center (One Veterans Place) at 7:30 pm.