Everything Going On This Weekend In Arlington

Arlington VA

08 October, 2021

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locallytoday. First, your weekend weather: Friday: Humid with sun and clouds. High: 78 Low: 61. Saturday: Cloudy with a stray shower. High: 74 Low: 64. Here are the top stories in Arlington today: Recruiting And Retaining Talented Teachers A Priority For School Board Candidate (Arlington Patch)Lack Of Affordable House Most Pressing Issue Facing 49th District Candidate Says (Arlington Patch)Preventing Gun Violence Among Top Priorities For House Of Delegate Candidate (Arlington Patch)Arlington County Government: Arlington County Police Recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month (Press Release Desk ) Arlington County Government: Arlington County Statements On The Death Of An Inmate Of The County Detention Facility (Press Release Desk ) Arlington Public Library: New Public Art At Central Library (Press Release Desk ) Mason likely to take 'stay the course' approach to facilities in Arlington (Inside NoVA) Developer Breaks Ground on 'The Commodore' Apartments in Courthouse (ARLnow) Kennedy Center Stagehands Vote to Authorize Strike (NBC4 Washington) Arlington Restaurant Inspections: 223 Violations At 64 Locations (Arlington Patch) The Arlington Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations, until October 31, 2021, for the 22nd Annual James B. Hunter Awards. This award recognizes cultural diversity and equal rights for all residents. To read more and to submit a nomination, visit https://t.co/MoCStps3HT pic.twitter.com/m1CL0lnhlV— Arlington County (@ArlingtonVA) October 8, 2021 Today's Arlington Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Arlington! This weekend in Arlington: Friday, October 8 Homecoming Weekend - York High School (12:00 AM) Homecoming Pep Rally - 7th - Washington Lee High School (12:00 AM) Interim Progress Reports - York High School (12:00 AM) Pet Pantry Delivery Day - Animal Welfare League of Arlington (9:00 AM) Homecoming Activities and Parade - Wakefield High School (1:30 PM) Outdoor Family Storytime at Central - Arlington County Public Library (2:00 PM) FLRN Transport - Lucky Dog Animal Rescue (4:00 PM) Homecoming Game - Wakefield High School (7:00 PM) FLRN TRANSPORT - Lucky Dog Animal Rescue (7:45 PM) Saturday, October 9 Homecoming Dance - Washington Lee High School (12:00 AM) Donate your unwanted bikes! (8:30 AM) College Application Help 9-12 - Washington Lee High School (9:00 AM) Highway Clean-Up - John Lyon VFW Post 3150 (9:00 AM) 2021 Home Run for the Homeless (9:00 AM) Drive-thru Food & Toiletries Collection for Area Shelters – October 9 (10:00 AM) Apple Stress Ball Make and Take - Arlington County Public Library (1:00 PM) Monthly Post Work Day - John Lyon VFW Post 3150 (3:00 PM) Spooky Stories and Scary Songs (6:00 PM) Spooky Songs and Scary Stories (6:00 PM) Lucky Dog's Eighth Annual Let's Get Lucky Casino Night Gala! (7:00 PM) Arlington Patch Notebook Arlington County Parks and Recreation: "It's spooky season! Grab your costume and join us on Sat., Oct. 30 from 3-5 p.m. at the Quincy Parking Deck for a thrilling event for the whole family! During your 30-minute timeslot you will trick or treat from car to car at this free, ..." (Facebook) Ballston BID: "TOMORROW: The @freshfarmdc Oktoberfest Mega Market! Join us for a beer & wine garden, live music from @collectivedcband, and local produces/goods vendors in Welburn Square from 3-7pm! 🍻 🍷 🍁 🌽 🍅 🥬 #farmersmarket #shoplocal #Ballst..." (Instagram) Abingdon Elementary PTA: "Getting geared up for tomorrow! 🚶‍♀️ 🚴‍♂️ 🛴 Rain date is Friday! ☔️" (Facebook) Arlington County Department of Environmental Services: "Say my name: Fall E-CARE. This Saturday, 830am to 3pm at 1425 N Quincy St. Fast, safe drop-off of household hazards, electronics, batteries, metal and more. https://recycling.arlingtonva.us/household-hazmat/e-care" (Facebook) National Landing BID: "We had the best time celebrating Oktoberfest 2021 in National Landing!" (Facebook) Arlington Chamber of Commerce - Virginia: "The Arlington Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association followed up on recent advocacy by Arlington hotels for a local hospitality grant by recommending that Arlington enact a hotel grant similar to thos..." (Facebook) Volunteer Arlington: "Registration is now open for the 16th Arlington Turkey Trot 🏃‍♀️ arlingtonvaturkeytrot.org/ The Turkey Trot supports many local organizations including Arlington Food Assistance Center, PathForward, Arlington Thrive, Bridges to Independ..." (Facebook) National Landing BID: "Arlington's Small Business GRANT 2.0 program provides $2 million in funding to support the recovery of qualified Arlington small businesses or nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3mvLsIQ" (Facebook) Ballston: "Emma Violand-Sánchez was Arlington's first Latina teacher, Arlington County School Board's first Latina member, and a staunch advocate for support and resources for the latino community in Arlington and beyond. In 2011, she founded the D..." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: ORS Interactive, Inc. - Northern VA Certified Food Managers — "In Person" Food Safety Classes - Every Mon and Wed & Thurs (Visit website) Add your business here Events: The DC Big Flea Antiques Market (October 9) October Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market (October 9) [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (October 9) Classified Comedy October Comedy Showcase! (October 9) The A Bridal Show—FREE Wedding Dress | Honeymoon Giveaway | Dinner for Ten (October 10) Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Mondays 10-4 (October 11) Get 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Purchase Online And In Stores (October 11) Return on Creativity Lunch Hour: How is the Return to the Office Going? (October 14) How To Buy A Home Zoom Class (October 15) RIF of NOVA's Book It For Books 5K and One Mile Run/Walk (October 16) Bad Medicine Sketch Comedy Show (October 20) $5.8 Million Great Falls Downsizing Online Auction (October 21) Add your event Housing: New Senior Memory Care community in Annandale (Details) Add your listing Job listings: Substitute Teacher - Infants, Toddlers and Preschool Classes (Details) Director, Fairlington Preschool (Details) Add your job listing Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you around. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Michael O'Connell About me: Michael O'Connell is a field editor with Patch in Northern Virginia. He is also the host and producer of the weekly It's All Journalism podcast and produces the Better News podcast for the American Press Institute. Previously, Michael was a digital editor at Local News Now, a senior digital editor at Federal News Network, a producer of the National Governors Association's Meet the Threat podcast, and managing editor at The Connection Newspapers. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Arlington Daily? You can reach me at [email protected].