A festival, a 5k, and a LOT of road closures

September 11 Ceremony

This Patriot Day, we are coming together to remember the moments that changed our nation forever. 

Annual 9/11 5K on Saturday

There is still time to sign up for the annual 9/11 Memorial 5K on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Even if you're not running, road closures may impact your Saturday night. 

Rosslyn Jazz Fest Returns

The annual summer music festival takes over Rosslyn this on Saturday Sept.9. And best of all, its free. 

"Oh He Dead" is one of four musical acts slated to perform on Saturday. 

• We're planning a new public art project in Bozman Government Center and need your help. Tell us -- what's a special route you take in the County?
• Historic Preservation wants your feedback on the recommended draft of the Historic and Cultural Resources Plan.
• We need your input about plans for a new pedestrian bridge from Crystal City to National Airport. Join us for a public hearing on Sept. 19 at Aurora Hills Recreation Center
• Sept. 8 is your last chance to share your feedback on the draft Athletic Field Availability Framework and new approach for county athletic fields.
• Join the Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) in a Hybrid Meeting on Sept. 14, to review a proposed site plan at 1501 Arlington Blvd (Red Lion Inn site).

Around Arlington

• The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics kick off Sept. 9 with hundreds of Virginians competing over 16 days in dozens of events. 
• After months of community engagement sessions, the final design concepts for outdoor art at 2700 S. Nelson Street is revealed. Take a tour! 
• Hope you like snow cones! Mark your calendars for the upcoming 2nd Annual Community Festival at Tyrol Hill Park.   
• Residents are invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the West Glebe Road Bridge Reconstruction project.
• Arlington’s Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist will open for new applicants starting at 8 a.m., Wed., Sept. 13.
• Arlington is recognizing National Preparedness Month by sharing preparedness resources for the home, workplace, and community,

"Go Play Outside"

Calling all middle school and high school teens! This Saturday, Sept. 9, is Teen Night at Lubber Run Community Center. Sign up for games, esports, and even some fun animals!

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