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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nettie’s Tavern will open Monday, Aug. 11 in Clarendon in a former Whitlow’s space. The new venue, named after a beloved friend of restaurateur Reese Gardner, will serve Italian American-inspired and Appalachian cuisine—featuring weekly specials and a grand opening brunch on Aug. 16. ARLnow
- ➤ Seniors at Culpepper Garden may remain if they shift from assisted to independent living with extra services, as nonprofit president Marta Hill Gray told the Arlington Commission on Aging at the July 21 meeting. The nonprofit hired a geriatric-care firm to assess about 70 residents’ needs, but most with complex care will still have to move next year — the plan is part of a restructuring. ARLnow
- ➤ A Readers’ Choice poll is underway to select the best seafood restaurant in Arlington with nominees known for raw bar oysters and crab cakes + voters can write in a favorite if it is missing as voting closes in two weeks. ARLnow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Clarendon Ballroom has redesigned its rooftop into The Deck with latticework—providing extra seating and Mediterranean-themed decor and food—and customers can enjoy a summer happy hour with specials like gyros and flavorful drinks from Wednesday through Sunday while the team plans seasonal events such as a fall Oktoberfest beer garden and a winter ski chalet theme. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arlington will see a change in trash collection as Bates Trucking and Trash Removal will begin serving roughly 33,000 households while pickup days, accepted materials, and fees remain the same. County officials said the new contract was awarded in June and Bates’ crews will work with neighborhoods to avoid disruptions — the family-owned firm has served the region for decades — as the transition proceeds. ARLnow
- ➤ The National Park Service will install 14 new water fountain and refill stations along the Mount Vernon Trail, the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial and other federally managed areas in Arlington. Two stations are operating now and the remainder will be ready by 2026—built with dual fountains, bottle fillers and pet bowls, with a ribbon cutting planned for October. ARLnow
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Children's Festival 2025
4 PM — Kenmore Theater — Ticket info at Tickeri.com — Experience a joyful day of fun activities for children of all ages.
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Beeswax Candle Making Workshop
7-8:30 p.m. — Detour Coffee — Food and drinks available for purchase — Learn to craft lovely beeswax candles in a relaxing evening workshop.
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Big Bold Collage Blooms Workshop
3-5 p.m. — Shop Made in DC — All materials included — Create vibrant collage flowers from hand-painted papers under the guidance of Jennifer Penick.
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Arlington County Fair
5-10:30 p.m. — Thomas Jefferson Community Center — Free entry — Experience thrilling rides, games, and diverse food at one of the East Coast's largest free fairs.
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Cloud Breach Prevention Playbook
6-8 p.m. — AWS Skills Center Arlington — Free entry — Explore strategies to prevent cloud breaches caused by misconfigurations and maintain secure identities.
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Arlington County Fair
1-2 p.m. — Thomas Jefferson Community Center — Free entry — Experience local performances, fun contests, and activities for the whole family at the Arlington County Fair.
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Funky Charcuterie Board Painting Session
7-9 p.m. — Courthaus Social — One complimentary drink included — Create custom ceramic charcuterie boards while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere at the beer garden.
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2025 Around The World Cultural Food Festival
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Oronoco Bay Park — Free admission — Experience global culinary delights, live performances, and cultural crafts at this vibrant festival.
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