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🦉Owl You Need is Love ♥️

🦉Owl You Need is Love ♥️

Plus:🍸️ Shake & Swap: Weekend Adventures

February 14, 2025

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👀 In today’s bubble:

Active Pups, Happy Tails: Doggie fitness unleashed
Laugh Out Loud: Rising comics take Arlington stage
Pet of the Week: Meet Arlington’s petite purr machine

📰 News Bites
Quick local updates

Arlington’s Pups Get a Fitness Upgrade. Snouts & Stouts launches Club Canine Cardio: Arlington's new dog fitness program with treadmills, agility courses, and convenient doggie bus transportation for active pups.

Track Arlington’s Zero Waste Progress: Explore the new Zero Waste Dashboard, a tool tracking recycling rates, trends, and progress toward a 90% diversion goal.

As Key Bridge Marriott’s demolition begins, Georgetown fans dare to dream—what if an arena replaced the stalled hotel project? The county’s staying quiet, the developer’s on the clock, and Hoyas fans are holding out hope.

Funding Freeze Impacts Arlington Public Safety Programs: Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti warned in a recent webinar that a federal funding freeze threatens Arlington programs and potentially jeopardizes community services.

🎒 Mini News Bites
Updates for the Kiddos

Park Corps Applications Due Today! Teens (16-18)—don’t miss out! Today is the final day to apply for Park Corps, a hands-on spring break program with a $200 stipend or 35 service hours. Submit your application before it’s too late!

🐈️ Pet of the Week
Because…awwwww…

Meet Molly: A Petite Purr Machine Looking for Love. This 4-year-old tuxedo sweetheart is all about cuddles, companionship, and cozy naps. Molly loves to be held and will happily soak up all the affection you have to give. She thrives in a calm, quiet home where she can be the center of attention. Molly does best with a consistent routine and a little extra care to keep her feeling great. With a clean litter box, a gentle diet, and a loving home, she’ll reward you with endless purrs and affection.

Interested in meeting Molly? Email [email protected] to arrange a virtual meet & greet with her foster family.

🏙️ This Weekend in Arlington
Weekday Happenings

Tonight ♥️

Watch The Princess Bride on the big screen with live comedy before at Arlington Drafthouse.

Valentine’s Day Magic Duel! Enjoy a night of magic at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City from 8-9:30 PM. Perfect for date night! 18+ event.

Friday Night Fun for Teens! Middle & high schoolers can drop in for Friday Night Sports at Lubber Run (7-8:45 PM). High schoolers—keep the night going at Ballin’ at the Mill (9 PM-12 AM) with hoops, food & music! Registration + HS ID required!

Saturday 🪩

Celebrate 50 years of Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe’s from 9am–12pm as County Board Member Takis Karantonis presents the owners with a key to the county! Enjoy cupcakes, community, and honor this beloved bakery. Free event, RSVP encouraged.

The NoVA Sports Card Show is from 10am-4pm at 4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA. Join fellow collectors to buy, sell, and trade sports cards.

Yoga in the Galleries: A 60-minute creative flow at MoCA Arlington at 11am

The Amazing Race: Long Branch Edition! Families, trek through Glencarlyn Park with a Naturalist, solving riddles and completing challenges for a prize from 1-2:30pm.

It’s nesting season for owls. Learn how owls 🦉 find mates and prepare for their young. Plus from 2-3pm, meet a live bird of prey up close! Preregistration required!

Visit the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington: Explore Untold Stories of Resilience and Triumph from 2-5pm.

The Black History of Chesapeake Bay Aquaculture: Learn from Imani Black, founder of Minorities in Aquaculture, about the history, sustainability, and future of Black oyster farming from 3-4pm.

Animal Lovers Campfire! Gather around the Gulf Branch fire ring for stories, games, special animal guests & s’mores! 4-5pm. Registration required.

The National Chamber Ensemble brings romantic film scores to life at Gunston Arts Center from 7:30-9pm.

Highline RxR Comedy Showcase: Catch rising comedians with host Leon Scott at 7:30pm! Free parking, just five minutes from Crystal City Metro.

Kick’n It Late Night at Gunston! High schoolers, drop in for late-night soccer, food & music at the Gunston Tent from 9pm-12am. Registration encouraged.

Sunday 💫

Shake, stir, and pour at this hands-on bartending class! Learn cocktail techniques, glassware, and mixing tricks at Professional Bartending School. 3–5pm

Refresh your wardrobe for free at this MoCA clothing swap! Bring gently used clothes, trade for new-to-you pieces, and connect with the community from 10am–2pm. Suggested donation: $10. Rossana Mobile Espresso Truck on-site

Throw your Sunday away at Central Library with the DMV Throwers! Learn yo-yo tricks, juggling, and more or show off your skills. All levels welcome! Ages 8+.

Life Skills & Soccer Day: Kids ages 7–11 will learn financial literacy, online safety, and teamwork through fun workshops—plus soccer drills with 703 Warriors!

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🎷 Live Music Lineup
Where to find your groove

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