☀️ Heat Wave 🔥

Happy Monday!
Let's pop into the good stuff.

☕️ Rise and shine, Arlingtonians! Staying cool during this heat wave? We’ve got you covered with this week’s lineup—plenty of fun, and plenty of indoor options to beat the heat.

🔈️Quick Reminder! We shared this Friday, but it’s worth another shout: ARL’s June 28 Red Cross Blood Drive still needs donors. Consider signing up—or bring a friend. Top two recruiters win Six Flags passes! Sign up here.

In today’s bubble:
📰 Storm cleanup & County Board updates
🧃 Summer deals for the kids
📆 Yoga, civic talks, Pride events
🎷 Free shows at Lubber Run & more

📰 News Bites 
Quick local updates

☀️ ARL Families Prep for Summer Heat
As a heat wave rolls in, ARL families are getting strategic—hitting parks early, flocking to waterparks, and planning indoor afternoons. With triple-digit temps expected, staying cool (and sunburn-free) is the name of the game. Have a favorite way to beat the heat in Arlington? Send us your go-to spots via [email protected]—we might feature them in Friday’s Bubble!

📝 ARL Board Approves Renovations, Safety Upgrades & More
From Barcroft Apartment renovations to new sidewalks in Bluemont and historic designation for a Cherrydale home, the County Board tackled a full agenda this month. They also released $60K for Ranked Choice Voting outreach ahead of November’s election.

🗳️ Arlington Leads Virginia in Voter Turnout
Arlington’s House District 1 topped the state with nearly 18% turnout in the June 17 primaries—more than any other district in Virginia. High-interest local and statewide races, including a County Board seat, helped drive voters to the polls.

♻️ Long Lines for E-CARE Drop-Off
Arlington’s spring E-CARE event drew hundreds of cars early Saturday as residents lined up to safely dispose of paint, batteries, electronics, and more. Volunteers checked IDs and collected donations—like bikes—for a greener, cleaner community start to summer.

🌳 Neighbors Step Up After the Storm
After fierce winds downed trees and damaged homes last week, Arlington neighbors quickly jumped into action—checking on each other, helping seniors, and beginning the big cleanup together.

🧃 Mini News Bites
Updates for the Kiddos

🎟️ Kid-Approved Summer Deals
From $1 movies to discounted climbing, bowling, and splash zones, Arlington families can find big savings on summer fun. Waterparks, ropes courses, arcades, and more are offering passes and perks to keep kids cool, active, and entertained all season long.

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📆  This Week in Arlington 
Weekday Happenings

🎷 Live Music Lineup
Where to find your groove

🗓️ Monday
Latin Night Lessons @ 7:30 PM — The Renegade
Latin Night Live Band @ 8:30 PM — The Renegade

🗓️ Wednesday
Malarkey @ 6:00PM — Westover Market
Country Music Night @ 8:00PM — The Renegade

🗓️ Thursday
Lenny Burridge @ 8:00PM — Samuel Beckett's

🗓️ Friday
Humbalaya @ 6:00PM — Westover Market
Gerard West @ 8:00PM — Three Whistles
Mike Leverone @ 8:00PM — Samuel Beckett's
The Slamm @ 9:30PM — The Renegade
Will Barkley @ 9:30PM — Ragtime 

🗓️ Saturday
Surf Trek @ 5:00PM — Westover Market
La Unica (Irish Latin Rock) @ 6:30PM — The Renegade
Steve Bray @ 8:00PM — Samuel Beckett's
Matt Burridge @ 9:30PM — Ragtime
Under the Covers @ 10PM — The Renegade

🗓️ Sunday
The Frenchmen, New Passengers @ 9PM — Galaxy Hut

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