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Also, don't miss Concert for a Cause - Westover Knights Band with Center for Youth and Family Advocacy (CYFA) on the Arlington Patch…

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Greetings Arlington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Banned patron accused of striking Arlington officer faces felony charge
  • How Arlington families can get free monthly books for young kids
  • Want coffee with an Army general right here in Courthouse?

Also on today's calendar: Concert for a Cause - Westover Knights Band with Center for Youth and Family Advocacy (CYFA) and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Accused Of Striking Arlington Police Officer After Entering Business Where He Was Banned (patch.com) — Arlington police say a 65-year-old man banned from a North Courthouse Road business returned Monday evening, ignored officers' commands and struck an officer before being arrested. He now faces a felony assault on law enforcement charge, along with trespassing and public intoxication, and remains in custody ahead of a bond hearing in Arlington General District Court.
   

• Arlington families to get free monthly books through Dolly Parton program (wjla.com) — Arlington County families with children from birth to age 5 will soon be able to enroll in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and receive a free book mailed to their home every month. Local nonprofit READ is running the program and expects to start enrolling Arlington children in October, with more details available at a Sept. 13 event at Ballston Quarter.
   

• Coffee Series Featuring LTG Johnny Davis (ausa.org) — Arlington residents near Courthouse can attend an in-person AUSA Coffee Series with LTG Johnny Davis on September 29 at the Gordon R. Sullivan Conference and Events Center. The early-morning program includes coffee, breakfast, a discussion on Army recruiting, and Q&A, with free admission for military and government civilians and online registration required by September 25.
   

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  • Help Fund Gentler, More Effective Treatments for Kids With Cancer — VOLVO Doubles Donations Sept. 9–13! 💪 —Michele Fleming Read on Patch
  • Quick update on the kitty I found in the Crystal plaza garage last Friday!!
    Still have not found an owner unfortunately, which tomorrow marks 5 days since I reported him as found to AWLA. Any advice or help would be… (Nextdoor Crystal City)
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    Picked up the first set of extremely rare black budgies and have some flying in from LA today. I thought they were an urban myth. Spent my entire… (Nextdoor Clarendon)
  • Last week, current and retired ACPD officers gathered with colleagues, family and friends to attend the ACPD Remembers; Stories from September 11th... (X: ArlingtonVaPD)
  • After the storm: The County picks up brush piles free at the curb when requested through the Solid Waste Bureau ticketing system. Unfortunately,... (X: ArlingtonDES)
  • Clearance Jobs posted a job opening for Executive Assistant/Action Officer Jobs in Arlington. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clarendon

  • Santa Rosa Taqueria aims to open in Clarendon by next month (arlnow.com)
  • Where to watch college and NFL football in Arlington and Falls Church (arlnow.com)
  • D.C. Bike Ride brings Arlington road closures this weekend (arlnow.com)

Rosslyn

  • Arts Focus: Global Sounds, Great Music and Community Spirit Return to Rosslyn Jazz Fest (arlnow.com)
  • Street Sweeping Schedule for Sept. 14-18 (govdelivery.com)

McLean

  • 7 Events In Fairfax County Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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