Bocce Courts Ribbon Cutting

Help us celebrate Arlington’s newest public bocce courts at Glebe and Randolph Park on Thursday, September 19 from 6 - 7:30 pm.  During the event, DC Bocce will be on site to offer a free clinic and give away two free seasons with DC Bocce League!   Be sure to come hungry -- Willie’s Po’ Boy will be on site as will the Ballston BID with free giveaways. The park, located at the intersection of Glebe Road and Randolph Street at the foot of the Ballston Public Parking Garage, boasts new interim improvements including two bocce courts, places to sit and accessible paths and flowering shrubs that support a variety of butterflies, birds and insects

Fall Plant Sale

Help wildlife and support Long Branch Center, September 21, 1-3pm with the Fall Plant Sale! Most plants are native to the area and prices can’t be beat! Featuring a variety of butterfly-attracting and sun loving plants as well as a selection of wildflowers, shade lovers, ferns and a few shrubs.  Rain date is Sunday September 22, same time

Update on Virginia Highlands Renovation

The courts, lighting and community field at Virginia Highlands Park have reached their lifespan and need to be replaced. Community members asked the County to look into creating a new area for children to play basketball when developing the renovation design. In early August, Parks and Recreation conducted a short community-wide survey asking a wider scope of the community if they wanted a basketball area for children at Virginia Highlands Park. Based on the community's feedback, it was obvious that a children’s basketball area was something a significant number of community members wanted. Staff will be presenting new concepts to the community that include this amenity in the coming month.

Harlem Wizards Basketball Game
Watch the Harlem Wizards take on the Arlington Elite at Thomas Jefferson Community Center on Friday, September 27, 7-9pm. Haven't heard of the Arlington Elite? They are made up of school teachers and administrators, parks and recreation staff, police and firefighters, and other community leaders. Super fun for the whole family!  You can purchase tickets online or at the event. Read more information.

Arlington Youth Fitness and Wellness Expo
Come by TJ and have loads of fun with your friends!  Enjoy climbing wall, an obstacle course, inflatable moon bounces and slides, live performances, sports and fitness demos, and more! Visit our interactive information tables to get the latest on classes and workshops, sports organizations, dance/theater groups, community groups. While you are there, don't forget to sign up for the award-winning FitArlington Teen Fitness Challenge! The FREE expo is Saturday, September 28, 5-8pm at Thomas Jefferson Community Center.

Latinoamericano Festival
Live music, authentic food, local vendors and artistic performances…come celebrate the best of Latino culture during Hispanic Heritage Month, Sunday, September 29, 1-5pm at Kenmore Middle School Free shuttles from Ballston Metro. For more information, visitLatinoamericano Festival.

Dogtober Day
Calling all dog lovers! Join us on October 5 from 1-3 pm (registration starts at noon) at Lacey Woods Park for our annual Dogtober Day and Barkers Bash! Celebrate your pooch with categories including best kisser, most colorful pup, most adorable, cutest costume and more! Ribbons and prizes for all categories. Don’t miss the Barker's Bash featuring a You & Me Agility fun course and other games! Pedigrees not required, but leashes and current vaccinations are. Sponsored by Arlington County Park Rangers and Petco. 

Tree Distribution Event
Free trees! Arlington County's Natural Resources Division is providing 500 native tree species for residents. The annual tree distribution event takes place Saturday, October 26 at the Arlington County nursery facility (located in South Arlington on South Four Mile Run, behind Barcroft Field #6), 8am-3 pm.

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