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picnic Planning a Party?
A picnic shelter is the perfect place for a family gathering, birthday, office party or a get-together with friends! Picnic shelters are available for rent for private and corporate picnics from April through October. Shelter reservations begin February 16! Start planning your party today!

summer camp kids Summer Activities Fair
Friday, February 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center. The fair features summer camp and program exhibitors offering a variety of camps and programs for children, ages 3-17. The programs include: academic and art programs, sports camps, day and overnight camps, and camps offering accommodations for children with special needs.

teens Become a Teen Fitness Leader!
Learn more about the Teen Fitness Training Program and find information about fitness opportunities and classes for teens at the FREE Teen Fitness Launch Party for middle and high school students at Thomas Jefferson Community Center on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-11:30pm. Enjoy fitness activity stations such as Zumba, karate, boxing demonstrations, Wii Fit, roller skating, obstacle courses and gladiator jousts.

Kids Making Crafts Register Now for Spring Break Camps!
Spring Break Camps are available from March 29-April 2 for elementary school children. Choose from a variety of themes, such as Creative Arts, Creature Feature and Hands on History, and different sports such as basketball, soccer, karate and skateboarding. Click here for more information or register today!

working out at gym Super Savings on Fitness Center Passes!
Now Available! 10 & 20 Visit Passes and 3 & 6 Month Memberships. Passes & Memberships may be used at all six Arlington County Fitness Centers during normal operating hours. Passes good for six months from date of purchase. Guests may be brought in with these passes. Limited Time Offer! 10/20 Passes & 3/6-Month Memberships are being sold through June 30, 2010. So act today!

Picture of a newspaper titled "more news" The long-awaited Harrison Street Connector, a section of trail linking Custis Trail to North Harrison Street, NOW OPEN!
Emerald Ash Borer has been discovered in Arlington
Shirlington's Dog Park named best of 2009 by Washington Express
Arlington Youth Baseball Consolidation Plans
Arlington begins work on Cultural Art Center

Last Modified: February 09, 2010
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