Early Voting Begins This Week

Scroll to the bottom if you want details about a vibrant festival coming to the Arlington Mill neighborhood.

Early Voting Begins Friday

Early Voting for the Nov. 5 Presidential Election begins on Fri., Sept. 20. All registered voters in Arlington are eligible to vote early at Courthouse Plaza and the Long Bridge Aquatic and Fitness Center.

Early Voting will be open Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. at both locations. You only need to bring an acceptable ID. 

Call It a "Car-Free Diet"

Are you ready to take the pledge? Next week, make the choice to help the environment... and maybe win a prize. 

Tax Deadline Approaching

The Treasurer’s Office has two satellite locations again this year, at Arlington Mill and Lubber Run Community Centers, making it convenient to pay your local taxes locally! 

• You are invited to join an Open House on Sept. 24 to learn more about ongoing and future projects to improve South Carlin Springs Road. 
  
  
• Time is running out to give feedback on the five centerline hardening pilot locations that were installed last year. The deadline is Sept. 25.
  
  
•  The Long Bridge Drive Multimodal Connection will hold an in-person Open House on Sept. 26.  
  
  
• Arlington is preparing to design an expansion plan for the Shirlington Bus Station. Take a quick survey by Sept. 22 and help identify priorities. 
  
  
• VDOT will hold public meetings regarding the N. Glebe Road Bridge project (Oct. 28) and the Arlington Blvd. Safety Project (Oct. 30).
  
  
• Draft recommendations for Arlington’s homeownership programs are out! Find these and upcoming meetings on the Homeownership Study webpage.
  
  
• The County wants to hear from you about the project at 1111 Army-Navy Drive (RiverHouse Neighborhood). Review the plan and respond by Sept. 22.

• Pull up to the party. Green Valley Day returns Sat., Sept. 21 at Drew Elementary School. Traffic nearby is expected to be impacted.
  
  
• Thinking about going solar? The Solar Switch Program allows residents to buy a rooftop solar system, with optional EV chargers, at a significant discount.
  
  
• It's almost time to Stuff the Bus! Donate canned, non-perishable food at the VA Square Giant [3450 Washington Blvd] on Sept. 21 & 22.
  
  
• The DC Circulator will begin shutting down service next month. The Rosslyn-Dupont Circle route is among the lines that will end on Oct. 1.  
  
  
• The County Board has awarded $150,000 in one-time food security mini-grants to nearly a dozen community organizations.
  
  
• Ready to put down roots? The Department of Parks and Recreation is providing 500 young native trees to Arlington residents for free.
  
  
• Old-time fun for modern families. Remember to register for the Fall Heritage Festival at the Gulf Branch Nature Center on Oct. 6. 

There's Room for Everyone

The 2024 Festival Latinoamericano will be held on Fri., Sept. 27, from 5-9 p.m. at Arlington Mill Community Center. Join local artists, chefs, and performers as we celebrate the rich tapestry of Latin American art, food, and culture in the County. 

Registration is not required, but it is strongly encouraged. 

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