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👀 In today’s bubble:

• 📰 News Bites: Quick hits on what’s happening in ARL

• 🎉 Weekend Plans: Your go-to guide for what to do in ARL

• 🐾 Pet of the Week: Ready to steal your heart—and your couch.

• 🎷 Live Music Lineup: Where to catch a groove

Your Arlington cheat sheet starts now ⬇️

📰 News Bites 
Quick local updates

🏀 Azzi Fudd shines! The Arlington native led UConn to its 12th national title and was named Final Four MOP after an inspiring comeback from multiple injuries.

🌿 Wetlands, Waste & Wins: Arlington earns multiple state Environmental Excellence Awards for stormwater innovation and food scrap composting program.

🚐 New way to ride! Arlington Transit is launching an on-demand microtransit pilot in Northwest ARL to expand access where fixed-route service isn’t feasible. Launch expected later this year.

🏘️ Green Valley project sparks concern: residents say the redevelopment could displace longtime Black families, citing lack of affordable units and impacts on a historic church. County Board defers vote.

🏠 Stand Up for Fair Housing: Arlington’s Fair Housing Conference returns on May 3rd with expert speakers, local action, and free lunch. Learn how you can help protect housing rights in our community.

💪 Ballston Gets Buff! Onelife Fitness plans major expansion at Ballston Quarter, while Performance 360 brings West Coast strength training to Fairfax Drive with its first East Coast studio.

🕹️ Joysticks, Tots & Tokens: 9 Arlington Spots for Arcade Fun & Games.

🎒 Mini News Bites
Updates for the Kiddos

🐰 Eggs, Bunnies & Mimosas! Crystal City hosts a free egg hunt with prizes, games, and bunny pics on April 19—plus spring cocktails for grown-ups at Water Park.

🎭 All Aboard for Laughs! Yorktown High’s Anything Goes dazzles with standout vocals, sharp comedy, and golden age glam—from tap numbers to hand-dyed gowns.

🐶 Pet of the Week
Because…awwwww…

Meet Nilla Wafer, a sweet and affectionate pup with a heart full of love and a wiggly welcome for everyone she meets! She’s known for her gentle “soft hug” and loves to be by your side, following you from room to room. Nilla’s making great strides with potty training and adores outdoor time to zoom around the yard. She’s also a total foodie—especially when her kibble’s topped with canned salmon! If you’re looking for a loyal companion who rides well in the car and brings joy wherever she goes, Nilla might just be your perfect match.

📩 If you are interested in adopting Nilla Wafer, please send an email to [email protected] to arrange an initial virtual meet & greet with the pet’s foster parent or a staff member. They will reply to you within 24-48 hours.

🥳 This Weekend in Arlington
Weekend Happenings

Today 🌇 

🌱 Plant Health Care Tour at Arlington National Cemetery! Join us for a tour focusing on plant health care, including pruning, disease management, and soil nutrition. 9-11 AM.

🎨 Art of Pink: Experience an immersive art & music event at Metropolitan Park! Enjoy a pop-up gallery, local bites, and a breakdance showcase by DJ Fleg from 5-10 PM. Free with RSVP!

🍷 Spanish Wine Class at Pentagon City Wine Merchant – Discover new wines and expand your palate here at this weekly class from 5-8 PM.

💃 Zumba Power Hour at Mason Square! Join this high-energy cardio dance class every Friday from 5:30-6:30 PM through May 16.

🎨 Paint & Sip at UPSIDE on Moore! Enjoy a two-hour watercolor workshop to create your own floral illustrations, with all supplies included and a complimentary drink. 6:30-8:30 PM.

Saturday 🪩

🥚 Spring egg hunt fun! Visit Potomac Overlook anytime April 12–20 for a self-guided scavenger hunt with prizes from 10:30 AM - 4 PM. $8 per child, no reservations needed—just hop in!

🎨 Crafty Kids Take and Make at Courthouse Library! Pick up a craft bag with all supplies to make your own fun project at home from 10 AM to 5 PM. One bag per child, first-come, first-served.

🍫 Kingsbury Chocolates Easter Pop-Up at One More Page Books! Enjoy an "egg-cellent" assortment of chocolates and confections, perfect for Easter baskets, gifts, or to treat yourself. 11 AM - 2 PM.

🌸 Blossoms & Beats! Celebrate Cherry Blossom season at The Crossing Clarendon on Saturday, April 12 from 11–4 with live music, crafts, and giveaways. Fun for the whole fam!

📚 The Human Library returns to Central Library – Challenge stereotypes and engage in meaningful conversations with "human books" who share their personal experiences from 12-4 PM. Registration recommended.

🌸 Tissue Paper Flowers at Glencarlyn Library! Drop in to make beautiful flowers with tissue paper from 12 PM to 3 PM. 

🤖 Intro to AI: Advanced Prompting Techniques at Westover Library! Join us from 1-2 PM to dive into advanced prompt writing and learn how AI can enhance your daily tasks like email writing and brainstorming.

🥚 Easter Eggs & Wine at Pirouette Café – Decorate Easter eggs while sipping on 4 delightful wines from 12:30 - 2:30 PM.

🎤 Comedy Karaoke Trivia Funtime Show with Kasha Patel at HIGHLINE RxR! Join Kasha Patel for a night full of comedy, karaoke, and trivia fun from 7:30 - 9:30 PM.

Sunday 💫

👟 Stride for Change! Join the Global Strides 5K from 9 AM - 1 PM at Bluemont Park to support education and healthcare in rural Uganda—every step makes a difference!

🚴‍♀️ Tulips & Trails! Walk or ride the Mount Vernon Trail at 10 AM, enjoy scenic stops, and end at the Tulip Festival. Proceeds support trail improvements—register early!

🌸 MoCA on the Move: Celebrating Spring Family Fun Series! Get creative and paint spring ornaments with Margaret Jacobson, while enjoying live music from Rook Richards. 10 AM-1 PM at Metropolitan Park.

🌎 Earth Month Celebration at the Netherlands Carillon! Enjoy live carillon music, crafts for kids, tulips in bloom, stroop waffles, and more from 12-4 PM.

🌱 Pull for the Park! Help remove invasive plants at Fort C.F. Smith from 2 PM - 4 PM. Gloves, tools, and snacks provided—just bring your energy and a love for the outdoors!

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🎷 Live Music Lineup
Where to find your groove

📍 Westover Market & Beer Garden
Tonight: Swell at 6 PM
Saturday: Mercy Alliance at 5 PM

📍 O'Sullivan's
Tonight: Goodbye Vienna at 9:30 PM
Saturday: Spoonfed at 9:30 PM

📍 The Renegade
Tonight: Jovon Newman Band at 9:30 PM
Saturday: 7 Deadlies at 9:30 PM

📍 Samuel Beckett's
Tonight: Something Shiny at 9:30 PM
Saturday: Rocky Guttmann at 9:30 PM

📍 Ragtime
Tonight: Rob Hornfeck at 9:30 PM
Saturday: Drew Stevyns at 9:30 PM

Know a great local music venue? Share your picks at [email protected]—we love featuring your Arlington favorites!

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Have a great day, Arlingtonians!