Oct. 29: 17 items from Arlington's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.

Weather alert

  • Potomac River at Alexandria: forecast action flood stage Observed 0.63 ft (no_flooding) at 2026-10-29T23:24:00Z; forecast 2.8 ft (action) at 2026-10-30T03:00:00Z. (National Weather Service)
  • Washington Channel at SW Waterfront (IN MLLW): forecast action flood stage Observed 1.38 ft (no_flooding) at 2026-10-29T23:06:00Z; forecast 4.2 ft (action) at 2026-10-30T03:00:00Z. (National Weather Service) Weather: Tonight: Clear, 53°F. Friday: Sunny, 75°F. Friday Night: Mostly clear, 47°F. Saturday: Mostly sunny, 64°F. (NWS forecast)

City Hall

Schools

  • Military Child Education Coalition The Military Child Education Coalition helps children growing up in military families by providing them, their parents, and professionals with programs, resources, and guidance—hel (Arlington Public Schools)
  • Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Provides military families with unique and exciting events. Family and MWR restaurants and clubs offer a variety of menu … Read more » The post Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Fam (Arlington Public Schools)
  • Military and Veterans Affairs Committee (MVAC) Understanding the Needs of Veterans and Service Members in Arlington Arlington County’s Military and Veterans Advisory Committee (MVAC) is interested in hearing from members of the (Arlington Public Schools)
  • Audio-essay program for 9-12th-graders “What a Veteran Taught Me About America” A unique opportunity for high school students to express themselves on a democratic and patriotic theme. Enter to win … Read more » The p (Arlington Public Schools)
  • Written Essay Contest for 6-8th-grade students “What a Veteran Taught Me About America”An opportunity for middle school students to submit a written essay expressing themselves on a democratic and patriotic … Read more » The (Arlington Public Schools)

Today and this week

  • Drop in American + Chinese Mahjong 29 Oct 2026 Sharpen your Mahjong skills in a relaxed, friendly drop-in session. (City of Arlington calendar)
  • Trees in Arlington Virtual Info Session: Planting, Protection, & Care Related , Engagement , Environment , Parks & Recreation , Public Meeting (City of Arlington calendar)
  • Transportation Commission Meeting 29 Oct 2026 The Transportation Commission advises the County Board on issues related to Arlington’s streets, transit systems, pedestrian traffic, taxicabs and bicycles, as well as (City of Arlington calendar)
  • Early Voting 30 Oct 2026 All Arlington voters are eligible to vote early in the November 3, 2026 General Election. (City of Arlington calendar)
  • German Conversation 30 Oct 2026 Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Join this cordial group of people with knowledge of the language in a weekly dialogue. Stimulating and sociable gatherings provide lively discussi (City of Arlington calendar)
  • Fairlington Community Center Indoor Playground 30 Oct 2026 The Fairlington Community Center Indoor Playground is a structured drop-in recreation program designed to provide young children ages 2–5 and their caregivers with a sa (City of Arlington calendar)
  • Tea and a Movie 30 Oct 2026 Join us for Tea and a Movie, where we’re partnering with the Aurora Hills Book Club to screen films that align with the books they’re reading. No need to be a book club (City of Arlington calendar)
  • Big Picture: Documentary Series 30 Oct 2026 Enjoy screenings of three acclaimed documentary films. September 11: The Greatest Night in Pop, winner of multiple Critics Choice Documentary Awards; October 30: My Oct (City of Arlington calendar) The Daily Debrief is a daily digest of what Arlington’s public bodies published, linked to the original. Have something for tomorrow’s Notes? Send a news tip.