This isn't a "bad dog." She's an artist. Scroll to the bottom to see the perfect event for your art-loving pup.

Coming to the Stage

The wait is over. The 33rd Rosslyn Jazz Fest kicks off this Saturday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m.

Get ready for a day of food, games, and, of course, a lot of good music. If you want a preview of the bands coming to Arlington, the festival has an official Spotify playlist. 

Preparedness Starts at Home

September is National Preparedness Month. This is a great time to make sure you're ready to handle emergencies before they happen. 

• Stay Informed by Signing up for Arlington Alert
• Make a Plan
• Get Involved
• Build a Disaster Supply Kit
• Remember: Preparedness Starts at Home

Make Way for the Rock Crusher

A family favorite returns for the sixth year as the Solid Waste Bureau opens its doors for the Rock-N-Recycle Open House on Sept. 13.

Sit in the driver's seat of some of the big work machines and meet the experts who keep Arlington clean and sustainable.

• The application deadline is approaching for EcoAmbassadors, a new climate and energy-centered volunteer training and community engagement program.
  
  
• Arlington is considering zoning changes regarding maximum impervious area requirement in some residential areas. Learn more at virtual Q & A sessions happening on Sept. 5 and Sept. 19.
  
  
• The County invites you to an Open House on Sept. 9 to share what we've learned since starting the Performance Parking Pilot in 2023. An Author Talk follows with the man who literally wrote the book on city parking. 

• Early Voting for the November 4, 2025 General Election begins this month in Virginia. All Arlington voters are eligible to vote early at Courthouse Plaza beginning on September 19.
  
  
• A certified executive coach is offering a free Career Transition Workshop for workers leaving federal service on Sept 9. Registration is required. 
  
  
• The County will host a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony in the courtyard of 2100 Clarendon Blvd on Sept. 11. You can also view the ceremony online.
  
  
• A pair of large-scale events will trigger some road closures around Arlington this weekend. Look at the closures before you hop into your car. 
  
  
• Experience Arlington history. Join WalkArlington on Sept. 13 for a guided tour of Halls Hill, a historically African American neighborhood.
  
  
• A patch job has never looked this good. Meet artist Roxana Geffen at one of the Arlington Art Truck's upcoming Patch or Swap events. 
  
  
• There is one week left in Arlington's Native Plant Sale. Gardening with native plants is better for our watershed, our woodlands, and our wildlife.
  
  
• For many people, Autumn is the perfect time to curl up with a good book. And the Arlington Public Library has a seasonal book list to get you started. 

"Art" is in the Eye of the Beholder

Unleash your dog’s inner Paw-casso and make portraits with your pup. The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington is hosting a Paw-Casso Party on Sept. 9, featuring pet polaroids, portrait drawing, vendors, and a live DJ.

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