An Important Guide for the Arlington County Fair

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The Fair is Here  

The Arlington County Fair is back! The festivities continue today through Sun., Aug. 18. If you are still planning out your visit, there is a list of fun events below. 

• New this year: Public parking at the fair is limited to patrons with valid ADA parking tags. Off-site parking is available at the Bozman Government Building Garage (2100 Clarendon Blvd – use the 14th Street entrance to prevent congestion). Park there and take the FREE shuttle to get to the fair!
  
  
• Besides the free fair shuttle, there are also designated areas for rideshare traffic and free valet parking for cyclists.

Back to School Safety

As we approach the start of the school year, the Arlington PhotoSPEED Program is launching with 10 new speed safety cameras in school zones. 

Water Main Repair Guide

When a water main breaks in Arlington, it takes a whole team to get it fixed. And the public plays a crucial role in that effort. Watch a 2-minute video to learn what you can do to help, and how to track repairs in your neighborhood. 

• This is your chance to design one of Virginia's smallest parks. PARK(ing) Day returns Sept. 20. Join neighbors who turned parking spots into different kinds of parks. 
  
  
• A chance to connect neighbors and County leaders. The Annual Hispanic Heritage Community Festival at Tyrol Hill Park returns on Sept. 7. 
  
  
• You're invited to an in-person community meeting about the Gulf Branch Stream Resilience Project. The event starts at 5:30 PM on Sept. 5 at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Rd, in Arlington.
  
  
• The Arlington Arts Grants Program is offering financial assistance to individual artists and arts organizations. Applications are due Aug. 15. 

• Arlington's preventative tree maintenance program is now working in the Green Valley neighborhood. Want to know where they are going next? 
  
  
• Congratulations to Torri Huske on her incredible 2024 Paris Olympics performance! Did you know that Arlington women have a golden history in the 100-meter butterfly?
  
  
• As students return, Arlington's Vision Zero program is also reminding drivers to be on the lookout for 20 mph school zone speed limits. 
  
  
• Plan to pass through the Crystal City Metro Station? WMATA is currently replacing several of the escalators. 
  
  
• The County is accepting funding applications for local community groups working to achieve identified community goals. The deadline is Sept. 6. 
  
  
• Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, the Arlington County Police Department will join the high-visibility campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. 
  
  
• Got the music in you? Head over to Lubber Run Community Center for the Beginners Latin Dance Class every Thursday.  
  
  
• Arlington is the perfect place to stay active. Registration for the Fall 55+ Guide opens next week. Make sure to get your 55+ Pass if you don't have one. 

Move Over, McGruff

The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office has a new member. Hope, a yellow Labrador Retriever, will serve as a wellness dog. She will provide emotional support for the ACSO staff and interact with the Arlington community at public events. 

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