Happy Thanksgiving! Holiday Markets, Giving and more

Arlington County VA Government sent this bulletin at 11/23/2021 04:15 PM EST

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a great holiday! Please note that Arlington County Government offices and services are operating on modified schedules for the Thanksgiving holiday, Thu., Nov. 25 and Fri., Nov. 26, 2021.

Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste Curbside Routes – No collection on Thu., Nov. 25. Thursday routes run on Fri., Nov. 26; Friday routes run on Sat., Nov. 27.
All County Public Health Division COVID-19 vaccine clinics and Curative testing kiosks will be closed on Nov. 25 & 26, 2021
Metered parking areas will not be enforced on Nov. 25 & 26, 2021
Traffic Alert: 2021 Arlington Turkey Trot 16th Annual 5k Fun Run Nov. 25

Holiday Markets & Fun

Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Arlington & Falls Church Nov. 27
GMU-Arlington Campus December Markets Visit Made in Arlington vendors at a Holiday Market Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 & Dec 7- 9.
Arlington Artists Alliance Artful Weekend Show Dec. 3-5 at Hendry House features artwork by over 35 Arlington-based artists
Holiday Market at Clarendon Crossing Dec. 4 with Made in Arlington items from local makers.
Rosslyn Holiday Market - Tree lighting, vendors & more Dec. 10 & 11
Ballston Holiday Wreath Market Sip, Sing & Celebrate Dec.17 & 18
Plan for lots of winter fun with Arlington Parks & Rec programs and classes
Holiday Treat 2021 Tour Dec.1 -9 The Library Truck will visit your branch to hand out Take and Make craft bags for kids & collect donations on behalf of Bridges to Independence.

If you’re interested in becoming a Made in Arlington vendor and have a product that is made here in Arlington, contact Susan Soroko ssoroko@arlingtonva.us

Giving Opportunities

Secret Santa/Holiday Giving Program - Contribute a gift card and help brighten the season for some of Arlington’s most vulnerable residents.
Fill the Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive - Accepting unwrapped toys on site and at Police HQ to be distributed to community organizations throughout the month.
D onate food, funds or time to the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)

Lights Around Town

Light Up Arlington - Clarendon Menorah Lighting Nov. 30. Free. Registration required.
Light Up the Village Dec. 2 in Shirlington. Performances from Signature Theatre, caroling, strolling entertainment, carriage rides & more.
Warm Lights, Winter Nights Festival Family fun on Dec. 11. Registration required. $5

Thanksgiving Safety

Inspired by the U.S. Census’s Fun Facts: Thanksgiving, Arlington’s data and research team created some Arlington fun facts for the holiday.

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