St. Patrick's Day Safety and the biannual E-CARE event Arlington County VA Government sent this bulletin at 03/14/2024 02:20 PM EDT Scroll to the bottom to learn about a different kind of event for local antiques. Always Room for Improvement Weigh in on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP is the County’s plan for building, upgrading, and replacing facilities and infrastructure Share Your Thoughts Don't Try Your Luck Before St. Patrick's Day, Arlington County Police are hosting an interactive event highlighting the impacts alcohol has on motor skills. Drunk Driving Simulator If you plan to visit your favorite bar this St. Patrick's Day, remember to take advantage of a free, safe ride home with the SoberRide Program. Flood Awareness Week Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster, but only 3% of Virginians have flood insurance. Reduce Your Risk Share your thoughts on the Tactical Speed Humps Pilot that reintroduced speed humps in Arlington school slow zones. The land use proposal for Barcroft Apartments is up for review. Other than affordability, tell us what your priorities are for Barcroft by March 24. The annual Community Engagement Forum on Aging is just days away. Join us on March 18 to discuss what matters most to older Arlingtonians. Imagine you live, work, and or play in Arlington in the year 2050—and you love it! What makes it great? Join an open house on March 19 for a first-hand update on Arlington Ridge Road/ Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge Replacement project. Engage With Us Around Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey made an official proclamation to recognize Women's History Month. Arlington Public Library's Author Talk event features Dr. Monique Rainford on March 20. She'll discuss her new book tackling maternal healthcare. Local woman-owned businesses will take part in the Women's Maker Fair in Central Library on March 23. Arlington has secured more than a million dollars in federal funds to improve public trails and playgrounds. Hello, sharks. Join us for the BizLaunch Pitch Event on March 15 at 10 a.m., hosted at Amazon HQ2. The event is free but make sure to register! Summer is almost here. On April 6, Arlington's Teen Job Fair will connect 14-18 year-old teens to summer jobs and volunteer opportunities. Some Things Don't Get Better with Age The Arlington Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) on March 23 is an environmentally friendly drop-off event where residents can safely dispose of old electronics and household materials. Subscribe Missed a previous edition? View an archive of all the Inside Arlington newsletters. Receive important County updates on activities, projects and more, by subscribing to additional newsletters.
