Connecting Teens with Free Fun and Paying Jobs.

Scroll to the bottom for a calendar of free activities to get your teen out of the house.

EPA Grant Money Flows to Arlington 

Congressional leaders and Chair Libby Garvey celebrate millions of dollars in federal grants that will, among other things, improve a Barcroft community watershed. 

How Should Arlington Invest in Major Infrastructure Projects?

It only takes two minutes to weigh in on the County's plan for street, park, and technology projects over the next ten years. 

A Need for Speed Humps?

The County wants to hear from you about its Tactical Speed Humps pilot program that reintroduced speed humps in school slow zones. Weigh in before March 31. 

• Share your thoughts on the Bailey's Branch Park Renovation Project. Fill out a feedback form in English or Español through April 12.
  
  
• Imagine you live, work, and or play in Arlington in the year 2050—and you love it! What makes it great? 
  
  
• Want to learn more about the County's Housing Grants Study? Join a virtual information session in Spanish on April 3 and in English on April 4. 
  
  
• You are invited to join the Gateway Park Project team for an in-person open house and feedback opportunity.
  
  
• The Neighborhood Complete Streets program is considering improvements on North Oakland St. (Ballston) & 8th Road North (Bluemont). 
  
  
• Arlington needs to hear your voice. Sign up to speak at next week's County Board Budget hearings and Tax Rate hearings. 

Around Arlington

• Arlington's Teen Job Fair connects 14-18 year-olds with summer jobs and volunteer positions. 
  
  
• Arlington County has open roles in careers encompassing everything from public safety, and recreation, to arts, and tourism. Learn more at the Arlington County Government Career Fair on April 15 at Central Library. 
  
  
• Noticing a change in your tap water? Arlington has begun the annual "spring cleaning" process for the County's water pipes. 
  
  
• Tax Day is approaching. Get help on your tax returns from IRS-certified tax counselors for free, now until April 11. 
  
  
• The Arlington County Community Police Academy is now accepting applications for its Summer 2024 Teen Police Academy. 
  
  
• The AIRE team has released the 2023 ACCELERATE Report, detailing key success in the County's quest to become carbon-neutral by 2050.
  
  
• EarthFest 2024 is approaching. Join us at the Arlington Mill Community Center for a free event with projects designed to help us all live a greener life. 
  
  
• Don't forget to move your car when Arlington's Spring street sweeping arrives in your neighborhood.

Spring Break Won't Last Forever

Attention, parents! Did you know Arlington County offers FREE events on Thursday (eSports video games) nights at Lubber Run Community Center?

And if your teen prefers to work up a sweat, sign up for Friday (Basketball), and Saturday (Soccer) nights at Arlington Mill Community Center. 

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