Love, Puppies, and ... a Key to the County

Scroll to the bottom to learn about this longtime Arlington couple being honored with a Key to the County.

A Lovely Weekend

Valentine's Day is upon us, and there is plenty to do in Arlington for singles and couples alike. 

• Skate Night Date Night on Feb. 15 
• 7 Fun Date Ideas in Arlington 
• Fall in love with a new pet at the AWLA's Adoption Event on Feb. 14-17 
• A conversation and book-signing with romance author, Julia Quinn, on Thursday, Feb. 13 *

*If you can't attend in person, you can still watch Julia Quinn's visit to Arlington on our official livestream at 6:30 p.m.

In the Works

The County is looking for public input on a proposed plan to demolish the office building at 4601 Fairfax Drive (Ballston One) and build a new, seven-story residential building. Share your thoughts before the Feb. 16 deadline. 

Mark Your Calendar

Arlington County is celebrating our diverse African American community this Black History Month. Make sure to RSVP for the 31st annual Feel the Heritage Festival on Feb. 22

Learn how race and racialized policies played key roles during historical events in Arlington County by exploring Arlington's Racial History Timelines

• Deadline extended. The Crystal City to Reagan National Airport project team will now accept public input on design priorities until Feb. 16. 
  
  
• A hybrid public meeting will be held on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. to review a proposed site plan for 3033 Wilson Blvd. (Clarendon Square).  
   
• Share your thoughts on VDOT’s plan to redesign U.S. Route 1 to enhance multimodal connectivity and meet changing transportation needs.
  
  
• Have you seen the plans to install two synthetic turf fields at Kenmore Middle School? Look over the project and share your input before Feb. 21.
  
  
• The County is seeking public feedback on a proposal to build 73 new, additional apartments at 4201 31st Street S. (Shirlington House). 
  
  
• Have you taken actions to reduce or compost your food waste after seeing Arlington’s food awareness campaigns? Take this survey by Feb. 28. 

• Learn about the history of African American Chesapeake Bay oyster fishermen and the future of American aquaculture on Feb. 15. 
  
  
• Start planning your summer! Partner Camps registration is open and Parks & Rec Camps registration starts Feb. 19. Read about them all in the 2025 summer camp catalog.
  
  
• This February, Arlington's Vision Zero team is telling drivers that properly adjusting your car mirrors can prevent crashes. 
  
  
• Tax Season is here. Did you know that you can access free tax preparation assistance at several locations in Arlington? 
  
  
• Learn to save lives while waiting for first responders. Sign up for the next Until Help Arrives training course on Feb. 27. It's free. 
  
  
• The Park Corps is accepting applications. Teens earn a $200 stipend and work in areas like wildlife management and habitat restoration. The deadline is Feb. 14.

A Golden Anniversary

The Board is bestowing a major honor on the owners of Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe. Wolfgang and Carla Büchler will receive a key to the County for a half century of service to Arlingtonians.

Learn about their amazing story, which they describe as love at first sight, that began in 1975.  

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