Get ready to present your showstopper. The best amateur bakers in the DMV will face off in Arlington this autumn. Scroll to the bottom and see how to sign up.

In the Heart of Clarendon

Live music, great food, local businesses, family fun and more — all in the heart of Clarendon. The event is held in Clarendon Metro Park and the adjacent eight blocks.

Traffic Alert: The Arlington County Police Department will conduct several road closures to accommodate the event.

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Tax Deadline

Arlington County vehicle taxes and second installment real estate taxes are due Oct. 5. Visit the Treasurer’s Office page to learn how to pay your taxes, including the temporary satellite location at the Lubber Run Community Center Sept. 21-25.

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Meet Your Commish

Register to attend Dish with the Commish on Sept. 30. Come learn what the Commissioner of Revenue does, how they can assist you and/or your business, and plans for the future.

Reserve a Spot

Early Voting for the Nov. 3 Election is now open at Courthouse Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 320. All registered voters in Arlington are eligible to vote Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You're running out of time to weigh in on recommended limits for allowable impervious areas in some residential neighborhoods. The deadline is Sept. 27.
Tell us what you think about two draft playground designs for Arlington Hall West Park. This feedback window ends on Oct. 4.
Attend a public open house on Oct. 6 and help shape the future of Carlin Springs Road. You can also share your experiences online.
The public is invited to Arlington’s first Digital Discovery Fair on Oct. 10. Activities include robot demos and multilingual tech help. Register today.

Engage with Us

Ashton Heights and several other neighborhoods are scheduled for street sweeping service next week. See the full street sweeping schedule.
Apply for the Arlington County Housing Grant Program starting on Oct. 5. Eligible applicants are waitlisted for grants covering part of their monthly rent.
Arlington's new state-of-the-art Career Center is now open for APS secondary school students. Courses offer pathways to graduation and professional careers.
National Food Waste Prevention Week begins Sept. 28. Did you know Arlington has two dozen on-street bins to collect food scraps and food-soiled paper?
The Arlington County Police Department will host two Coffee with a Cop events for community members on Oct. 7.
Join the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office on Oct. 3 as public safety partners take on Arlington Soccer coaches. Admission is free and so is the post-game raffle.
The County is looking for volunteers to help neighbors during the next snow event. Register for the Pilot Snow Buddies Program and make a difference.
Let's swap, not shop. Donate gently used Halloween costumes at several collection locations and attend costume swap events starting Sept. 26.