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Arlington
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On August 8th, ARLnow released a new podcast episode that discussed a federal plan to fix voting + a protest in North Arlington against a board member of an Israeli-backed nonprofit. The show also covered a Cake Fest DMV event in Clarendon and an upcoming Appalachian-Italian fusion restaurant opening soon. ARLnow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Construction has begun on Saki, a new Japanese restaurant and speakeasy at 2055 15th Street N by partners Nick Cordero and Greg Lee, and the venue will serve high quality sushi directed by Chef Masaaki Uchino plus cocktails managed by Ana Barrera. The two-level restaurant will seat about 200 guests, offer lunch, happy hour, dinner and brunch, and is set to open this winter. ARLnow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ARLnow is hosting a Readers’ Choice poll for the best live music venue in Arlington + local bars, restaurants and outdoor spots show live music throughout the year. Voting will close in two weeks. ARLnow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arlington Career Center’s new Grace Hopper Center is under construction at 816 S. Walter Reed Drive and is set to open at the start of the 2026-27 school year—expanding academic and career programs for Arlington students. The project will finish in three phases, with phase one wrapping up in summer 2026 and final work ending in fall 2027—ensuring a modern facility that supports STEM and technical learning. ARLnow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sixteen-year-old Alia Abbud redesigned the wig room at VHC Health’s Reva and Sid Dewberry Cancer Resource Center on July 11 to create a welcoming space for chemotherapy patients trying on wigs—she added a leather swivel chair, organized cabinets, and cancer ribbon paintings to honor her former teacher who battled breast cancer. The project, completed with her troop, marked the final step in her journey to Eagle Scout. ARLnow
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Since January, ARLnow Readers' Choice polls have crowned Ruthie’s All-Day at 3411 5th Street S. as the top spot for breakfast and brunch based on hundreds of local votes. The Italian Store earned first-place honors for best Italian Restaurant and best longtime institution + other local favorites also received high rankings. ARLnow
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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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DLS 5K for Lewy Body Dementia
9 AM – 5 PM — Bon Air Park Rose Garden — Early bird registration until June 30 — Participate in a fun 5K run/walk to raise awareness for Lewy body dementia.
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Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Mary Riley Styles Public Library — Free entry — Explore mindfulness meditation techniques to enhance daily living.
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Rosslyn Jazz Fest 2025
12-6 p.m. — Gateway Park — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant day of music featuring the gospel soul sounds of The Sensational Barnes Brothers.
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FFab and the Skulls Live Show
8 p.m. — Galaxy Hut — Free entry — Experience an original music performance with FFab and the Skulls, featuring opening act Anthony Martin.
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