Holiday Closures, COVID Updates, Recipes and more

Arlington County VA Government sent this bulletin at 12/23/2021 09:50 AM EST

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Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season

Please note that Arlington County Government offices and services are operating on modified schedules:

Christmas holiday: Fri., Dec. 24 and Sat., Dec. 25, 2021
New Year’s holiday, Fri., Dec. 31, 2021, and Sat., Jan. 1, 2022
There will be regular trash pickup on Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31.
View the full schedule

Long Bridge Park is all lit up for the holidays! National Landing BID installed a dazzling light display along the esplanade for a bright winter experience through Jan. 15.

COVID-19 News & Notes

As virus transmission increases, take steps to curb the spread of COVID-19

Answer the Call. If you test positive for COVID-19, please answer the phone call from Arlington Public Health to receive further guidance.
WATCH: The Importance of Contact Tracing

Use Many Strategies to Slow the Spread:

Vaccination: Everyone 5 years and older is eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine. Find a location at vaccines.gov.
Get Boosted: CDC recommends that everyone ages 16 and older receive a COVID-19 booster shot.
Mask Up!: Everyone 2 years and older should wear a mask in indoor public spaces
Testing: Learn when you should get tested if you have close contact with someone who is sick. See: COVID-19 testing sites and what to do if you feel sick
Learn more: Arlington's COVID-19 Response page

WATCH: Hannah answers questions about COVID-19, traveling, and the Omicron variant.

Extended to Dec. 27: Feedback needed on the PenPlace Public Space Draft Master Plan
The Crystal City to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (CC2DCA) study is underway. Let us know what you think about a path to the airport.
Potomac Yard neighborhood: Review the plans for the area and provide feedback.
Updated! Share your feedback on a plan for the Courthouse Metro Station area

For more information on engagement opportunities, check the Engage Page.

Around Arlington

Looking for new recipes? Check out the new 55+ Community Cookbook, now online!
Plastic bag tax takes effect Jan. 1, 2022 in Arlington, Fairfax & Alexandria. Help reduce plastic pollution and learn which bags are taxed.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s Holiday SoberRide offers rides home with Lyft, nightly through Sat., Jan. 1, 2022, Learn more
Support the tree canopy with a free tree planted on your property by EcoAction Arlington.
Calling all poets: review the guidelines & submit your poem to Moving Words
You can make the holiday season a little happier for some of Arlington’s most vulnerable residents through the DHS Secret Santa/Holiday Giving Program - accepting contributions and gift cards through Dec. 24.

Check the Arlington Profile to learn more about Arlington in 2021.

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