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February 12, 2025

It's 🐫 Hump Day, Arlington.
Let's pop into the good stuff!

☕️ Good morning, Arlington! ❄️ SNOW DAY ❄️

👀 In today’s bubble:

Purple Reign: Gwenie’s Pastries is bringing 20 years of ube treats to ARL
Sweet Milestone: Heidelberg turns 50! Celebrate with treats all week
Live Music Lineup: Where to Find Your Groove

📰 News Bites
Quick local updates

It’s officially a snow day! All APS schools and offices are closed today, meaning no classes, field trips, or after-school activities. Arlington County Government is also shifting to virtual operations, with county facilities closed.

Purple Reign: Maryland's beloved Gwenie's Pastries has announced plans to bring its 20 years of Filipino-inspired ube treats to Pentagon City, courtesy of mother-daughter powerhouse Gwen and Stella Fernandez.

Home is Where La Posada Is: Restaurant vet Julian Giraldo has also announced plans to bring his grandma's Latin American spirit to Crystal City with cozy 150-seat Tex-Mex haven.

No Yolking Around: Arlington residents are feeling the egg shortage. Locals like Patty Nauman share how the egg shortage is impacting Arlington residents as prices soar past $7/dozen and grocery runs turn into frustrating hunts for essentials.

🎒 Mini News Bites
Updates for the Kiddos

Game Night Alert: Arlington teens can drop in for free eSports every Thursday, 6-8PM. FIFA, NBA 2K, Madden—your game is waiting.

Free Friday night sports at Lubber Run! Teens can drop in 7-8:45PM for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. No registration needed.

🔍️ Local Favorites
Highlighting Arlington's Gems

Looking for a special gift? Arlington Bubble reader Heather raves about Covet, where owner Autumn showcases a stunning collection—90% from women-owned businesses and local artisans. Just in time for Valentine's Day!

Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe, which Arlington Bubble reader Karen Hanneman recommended last week, is celebrating 50 years! Stop by for anniversary treat all week including blueberry muffins on Wednesday and free cupcakes Saturday morning. Owners Wolfgang and Carla Büchler's story began here in 1975.

Got local favorites to share? Email us at [email protected]—we love your recommendations!

🏁 The Home Stretch
What's On Through Friday

🏃‍♀️ New additions beyond Monday's lineup - here's what else is happening through the week 💨

Tonight (pending weather): Get your weekly brain boost! Water Bar hosts Shreya Sunshine Trivia every Wednesday, 6-8PM.

Thursday: Stock up on winter reads! Rosslyn's pop-up book sale offers affordable titles while supporting DC youth through Turning the Page nonprofit.

Thursday: Shape Your Neighborhood’s Future! Arlington Neighborhoods Advisory Committee (ArNAC) meets 7-9 p.m. to discuss local projects like sidewalks, parks, and street improvements.

Friday: Name your adoption price with the Arlington Animal Welfare League. Find your perfect Player 2, aged 6+ months! (Takes place Feb. 14-17)

Friday: Make safety a team effort! EvolveAll's Valentine's Day couples self-defense class teaches practical protection strategies

🎷 Live Music Lineup
Where to Find Your Groove

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!