🌱 Patch AM: Arlington-raised cycling star critically injured; community rallies for recovery

Hello Arlington! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Arlington-raised cycling star critically injured; community rallies for recovery
• How Arlington is helping shape the future of blood pressure care

Also on today's calendar: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A morning shower; warmer, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
• Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Collegiate Cyclist Tofik Beshir Unconscious in ICU After Head-On Collision with Vehicle (outsideonline.com) — A 19-year-old collegiate cyclist who grew up in Arlington is unconscious in intensive care after a head-on collision during a training ride near his North Carolina campus, prompting a major GoFundMe effort. Friends, family and coaches say the rising cyclocross talent, who recently won a national series and entered college this fall, faces a long recovery and are asking for prayers and financial support.
   

• Preventing Over 518K Deaths: High Blood Pressure Management Key (lifetechnology.com) — A major American Heart Association hypertension conference is underway in Arlington, highlighting new research that suggests better blood pressure control could prevent more than 518,000 cardiovascular deaths worldwide each year. While the findings are global, the event brings top heart and kidney specialists, genetic researchers, and telemedicine innovators right into Arlington, underscoring the area's role in shaping future treatment and monitoring tools.
   

📸 Around Arlington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15
• Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
  10:00 am
• 48 Blocks: After Hours Salon →
  7777 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 18
• Capital Force Youth Chorus Kickoff →
  To Be Provided,
  2:30 pm
Saturday November 7
• 15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K →
  Hayfield Community Park, 7611 Hayfield Rd, Alexandria
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• JLNV Community Grant Program →
  Virtual
  10:30 am
• Monday Mingle with Earring Making or BYO Crafts →
  One More Page Books, 2200 N Westmoreland St, Arlington
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Iced Matcha Lattes →
  4115 Campbell Ave, Arlington
  7:00 am
• Heated Rivalry Party to Celebrate the Release of Jacob Tierney's 'I'LL BELIEVE IN ANYTHING' →
  One More Page Books, 2200 N Westmoreland St, Arlington
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Arts and Coffee: Make Ceramic Charms at Art House 7 →
  Art House 7: Art Classes and Art Supplies in Arlington, Va!, 5537 Langston Blvd., Arlington
  10:00 am
• Arts and Coffee: Conversation and Art History - Vincent Van Gogh at Art House 7 →
  Art House 7: Art Classes & Art Supplies in Arlington, Va., 5537 Langston Blvd., Arlington
  11:00 am
• The Lightning Thief Pre-Audition Workshop →
  Cherrydale United Methodist Church
  6:00 pm
Friday October 16
• An Evening of History Under the Stars →
  David M. Brown Planetarium, 1426 N Quincy St, Arlington
  6:00 pm

📣 Arlington Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking to have my kitchen cabinets painted.
  Can any neighbors recommend a good painter or company for this job? (Nextdoor Ballston)
• Looking for a Reliable Deep Cleaner in Arlington, VA
  Hi everyone! I'm looking for recommendations or someone available to do a thorough deep cleaning of my condo in Arlington. The areas I'd like cleaned… (Nextdoor Penrose)

• The Fresh Market posted a job opening for Produce Team Member in Arlington. Apply here.
• Five Guys posted a job opening for Shift Lead - 2115 in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ballston

• Ladies Styling Workshop at Inspira Dance in Ballston Quarter (thelocalgirl.com)
• This Fairfax Restaurant Is Among DC's 38 Best, Eater Says (patch.com)
• Learning Lab Series – Sustainable Fashion at Solace Outpost Ballston (thelocalgirl.com)

Ok Arlington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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