Community Corner
What You Need To Know This Weekend In Arlington
Here's a five-minute guide to the most important things happening in town this weekend.
Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.
First, your weekend weather:
- Friday: Sunshine; nice this afternoon. High: 70 Low: 50.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 79 Low: 56.
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 82 Low: 62.
Here are the top stories in Arlington today:
- Get A Haircut For Your Dog And Get Your Photo Taken At Saturday's Barktoberfest (Arlington Patch)
- Injured Worker Rescued By Firefighters Using An Onsite Crane And Stokes Basket (Arlington Patch)
- Group of Low-Income Arlingtonians Getting $500 a Month (ARLnow)
- Arlington schools substitute teachers demand higher hourly wages (FOX 5 DC)
- Arlington Chamber gearing up for Restaurant Week | news/arlington (Inside NoVA)
- DC region's food stamp recipients take financial hit in October (WTOP)
- Shutting down: Parking issues plauge popular Arlington rideshare company (FOX 5 DC)
- Pentagon seeks to tamp down concern about Afghan refugees as Trump, GOP question vetting (The Washington Post)
- 11 Fun Food Events Around DC This Weekend (Washingtonian)
- Man Arrested for Arlington Robbery Released On Bond The Day Before (ARLnow)
Fire Station 10 had its grand opening ceremony Thursday morning in Rosslyn. View a video in this post on Twitter that shows local dignitaries "uncoupling the fire hose" to mark the official opening:
Welcoming @ArlingtonVaFD to their new home in the neighborhood with the uncoupling of the fire hose! Check out the brand new Fire Station 10 at 1535 Wilson Blvd 🚒 @ArlingtonVA pic.twitter.com/BsYO3yNr3t
— Rosslyn, Virginia (@RosslynVA) September 30, 2021
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This weekend in Arlington:
Friday, October 1
- Free Online Horror Movies in October (7:00 PM)
- Jane Franklin Dance and Arlington Arts Present The View From Here (7:30 PM)
Saturday, October 2
- Free Online Python Hour of Code for Children 10+ (3:00 PM)
- National Landing Oktoberfest (12:00 PM)
- Native Seed Collection for Reforestation Projects (1:00 PM)
- Domestic Violence Rally Purple, Pearls and Diamonds Masquerade Gala (7:00 PM)
- Purple, Pearls & Diamonds Masquerade Gala (7:00 PM)
Arlington Patch Notebook
- Arlington National Cemetery: "Earlier today, Gen. Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defense Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, participated in an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The ceremony was hosted by Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepi..." (Facebook)
- Arlington County Parks and Recreation: "Now Open. Come out and enjoy the newly renovated Zitkala-Ša Park! The site's existing multi-use field, basketball court and casual use spaces have all been upgraded along with many exciting features for all ages to explore. https://bit.l..." (Facebook)
- Arlington County Parks and Recreation: "Outdoor Skate is back! Starting tomorrow, Oct. 2, get your skate on at the Quincy Parking Deck. Register for a 50-minute time slot at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. Open to ages 5+. Participants must bring their own skates. Sign up her..." (Facebook)
- Arlington County Department of Environmental Services: "Dude, you are so gonna unload that old lifeless stuff at E-CARE, Saturday, Oct. 9 at 1425 N Quincy St. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/household-hazmat/e-care" (Facebook)
- Arlington County Virginia – Government: "The Arlington Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for the 22nd Annual James B. Hunter Awards. The James B. Hunter Award goes to individuals, community groups, non-profit organizations and business establishments that promote..." (Facebook)
- WalkArlington: "Walk with us this fall. Sign-up to join us in an 8 Week Walking Challenge this fall. Receive free, exclusive content, and most of all community of friends throughout the program. Register by October 8. #WalkARLChallenge WalkArlington.com..." (Facebook)
- Arlington County Department of Environmental Services: "He's hungry and ready to rip. Free paper shredding tomorrow at the Trades Center in Shirlington. Arlington residents only, two bags/boxes per person. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/events/free-paper-shredding-inert-material-drop-off-20..." (Facebook)
- Arlington Chamber of Commerce - Virginia: "Ted's Bulletin has submitted their menu specials for #ARLRestaurantWeek! To view their menus, visit: www.arlingtonchamber.org/uploa... www.arlingtonchamber.org/uploads/8/6/6/6/86665924/2021..." (Facebook)
- Ballston: "October's upon us and Ballston's beer gardens are rocking all month long! Grab tickets to join Bronson Bierhall tomorrow for their annual Oktoberfest celebration! They'll have live music, a ceremonial Weihenstaphaner wooden keg, and sele..." (Facebook)
- Arlington County Virginia – Government: "October is Affordable Housing Month in Arlington County. Affordable Housing Month strives for a broad community understanding of the importance of affordable housing and housing affordability to the County's sustainability, reaffirming t..." (Facebook)
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- Free Online Python Hour of Code for Children 10+ (October 2)
- Alexandria Love Your Pet Day (October 3)
- Helping Hearts Through the Arts Annual Autumn Remembrance Day Arts Festival (October 3)
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- Little Wild Things Farm's Autumn Salad Share (October 6)
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- Volunteers Needed for Law Enforcement Events in DC! (Details)
- Add your classified
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— Michael O'Connell
About me: Michael O'Connell is a field editor with Patch in Northern Virginia. He is also the host and producer of the weekly It's All Journalism podcast and produces the Better News podcast for the American Press Institute. Previously, Michael was a digital editor at Local News Now, a senior digital editor at Federal News Network, a producer of the National Governors Association's Meet the Threat podcast, and managing editor at The Connection Newspapers.
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Arlington Daily? You can contact me at michael.oconnell@patch.com.
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