Morning Notes for Oct. 31: City Hall, Schools, Today and this week

Weather: Today: Mostly sunny, 63°F. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, 46°F. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, 65°F. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, 46°F. (NWS forecast)

City Hall

• Crime Report: October 30, 2026 Significant criminal incidents generally from the day before. (City of Arlington)
• Arlington, NOVA Parks to Host E-Mobility Trail Safety Events on Nov. 7 In an effort to increase e-Mobility awareness and enhance safety along all trails in Arlington County, including NOVA Parks’ Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&O (City of Arlington)
• Crime Report: October 29, 2026 Significant criminal incidents generally reported from the day before. (City of Arlington)

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

• Potomac Overlook Invasive Plant Removal 31 Oct 2026 Join us at Potomac Overlook to Improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a difference in the gr (City of Arlington calendar)
• Early Voting 31 Oct 2026 All Arlington voters are eligible to vote early in the November 3, 2026 General Election. (City of Arlington calendar)
• Amazing Owl Adaptations 31 Oct 2026 The amazing adaptations of owls allow these beautiful feathered predators to rule the night. Learn about the biology behind their keen senses and meet a live owl up clo (City of Arlington calendar)
• Fun with Pumpkins 31 Oct 2026 Discover pumpkins and their many amazing uses. Try some pumpkin treats and make a pumpkin craft to take home! (City of Arlington calendar)
• Ghost Stories Campfire 31 Oct 2026 Families. The whole family is invited to join us at the Long Branch or Gulf Branch fire ring for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with en (City of Arlington calendar)
• Forest Bathing 01 Nov 2026 Fall is an exciting time to be outdoors, especially when we slow down and rediscover the world around us. Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Jane Stubbs will provide gentl (City of Arlington calendar)
• SPARK! Not Your Usual Art Market 01 Nov 2026 SPARK! is a fun inclusive outdoor market with handpicked art and food vendors, and programming including poetry, music and art making. Meet your neighbors, build commun (City of Arlington calendar)
• Brandymore Castle Invasive Plant Removal 01 Nov 2026 Join us at Brandymore Castle to Improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a difference in the g (City of Arlington calendar) Morning Notes 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.