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14Arlington County 55+ Guide |Summer 2025| arlingtonva.us/55PlusCATEGORYBordellos and Bars in ArlingtonIn the late 1800s and early part of the 1900s, the Rosslyn and Jackson City areas of Arlington were centers for vice, bordellos and gambling. George Axiotis, author of Shootout at Jackson City, will shine a light on this darker aspect of Arlington%u2019s history.%u2022July 8Tuesday1-2 p.m.Arlington Mill#914400-171 sessionUnion or Secession: Virginians DecideJoin Community Outreach Specialist Peter North from the Library of Virginia for a virtual program exploring the state%u2019s critical role in the Civil War, examining key events and historical decisions.%u2022July 31Thursday3-4 p.m.Virtual#914400-181 sessionWomen Who Fought for Their CommunityCathy Hix, retired educator and former head of Arlington Public Schools%u2019 Social Studies program, will discuss the different ways that educators and activists Dorothy Hamm and Elizabeth Campbell fought to improve Arlington County, remove segregation and improve life in our community. Presented by the Arlington Historical Society.%u2022Aug. 12Tuesday1-2 p.m.Arlington Mill#914400-191 sessionWalter Reed%u2019s Bioindicator GardenArlington Regional Master Naturalist Barbara Hoffheins will explain the purpose of the bioindicator garden located at Walter Reed Community Center. Learn about the effects of ozone pollution on plants and human health. Weather permitting, we will visit the garden and observe the effects of ozone on the plants.%u2022July 21Monday10-11 a.m. Walter Reed#914400-211 sessionWildlife in ArlingtonJoin the Animal Welfare League of Arlington for a virtual presentation on local wildlife, exploring native species, their habitats and tips for coexisting peacefully with wildlife in Arlington%u2019s natural environment.%u2022Aug. 14Thursday3-4 p.m.Virtual#914400-221 sessionProtective Pet ParentingTune in for a virtual program with the Animal Welfare League of Arlington on summer pet care! Discover important tips to ensure your pets stay safe, hydrated and comfortable in the heat.%u2022July 17Thursday3-4 p.m.Virtual#914400-231 sessionTo the Beach with BooksAlthough not everyone will get to the beach this summer, we could all use some summer reading recommendations for away or at home! In this book talk, an Arlington Public Librarian will highlight both fiction and nonfiction summer reads, and the audience will have time to share some titles that they know.%u2022June 11Wednesday1-2 p.m.Aurora Hills#914400-241 sessionNASA%u2019s Shuttle ProgramBecome familiar with NASA%u2019s shuttle program from its inception to its conclusion, including its conception, design, objectives, accomplishments and setbacks. The session will be presented by George Cecchetti, a Kennedy Space Center employee from 1980%u20131987, and will include his experiences there. This program will be offered simultaneously in person and virtually %u2014 sign up based on your preference.Monday1-3 p.m.#914400-251 sessionMonday1-3 p.m.%u2022June 16Walter Reed%u2022June 16Virtual#914400-261 sessionAfrican Safari: Kenya and TanzaniaJoin volunteer Linda Sholl as she shares her adventures in Kenya and Tanzania. Come hear about her experiences on game drives, spending three nights in the legendary Serengeti, visiting Karen Blixen%u2019s Out of Africa farmhouse, gazing at the legendary Mt. Kilimanjaro, and getting a peek at the daily lives of local tribes.%u2022Aug. 14Thursday11 a.m.-12 p.m. Langston-Brown#914400-271 session