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55 Years or Older?

Registry for county's senior adult programs.

55 Years or Older? Register for county’s senior adult programs.

Commentary: I Become a Tutor and Learn a Few Things

I had forgotten the geometric-shaped colors and mostly Lilliputian furniture which adorn elementary school classrooms when I entered Ashlawn Elementary as a volunteer reading tutor.

Places To Exercise Fido

County maintains eight canine areas.

Benjamin Banneker Park 1701 North Van Buren Street Lights on until 8 p.m. Fort Barnard at the corner of South Pollard Street and South Walter Reed Drive Lights on until 9 p.m. Fort Ethan Allen Park 3829 North Stafford Street Lights on until 7 p.m. Glencarlyn Park 301 South Harrison Street James Hunter Park (Closed for renovations) 1299 N. Herndon Street Shirlington Park 2601 South Arlington Mill Drive Towers Park 801 South Scott Street Lights on until 10 p.m. Utah Park 3191 South Utah Street — Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation

“Flourishing After 55”

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for Sept. 2-7.

About the Connection

Newcomers and Community Guide 2013-2014

Editorial

‘Wags n’ Whiskers’ Attracts Animal Lovers

Rescue groups use event to encourage adoptions.

Wags n’ Whiskers allows shoppers and their pets to explore more than 50 onsite exhibitors, pet services and pet adoption organizations. Attendees also enjoyed live music, demonstrations and activities for children. Volunteers from K-9 Lifesavers dog rescue stand on Campbell Avenue with friendly pets looking for a home.

Bulletin Board

Email announcements to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is noon the Thursday before publication. Photos are welcome.

Back to School: Back to Lunch

Healthy lunchbox and after school snack ideas.

Healthy Lunch and Snack Ideas

Viewpoints: Schools Ready for New Beginning

Principals set goals for the new school year.

Principals set goals for the new school year.

Tease photo

Easing into Back to School

End-of-summer tips to make the first day of school less stressful

Area experts provide advice on easing into back to school.

"Flourishing After 55"

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for Sept. 2-7.

Welcoming Students

Getting schools ready from technology to nutrition.

Getting Ready for Students

Military

Military Notes

Email announcements to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Photos are welcome.

Bulletin Board

Email announcements to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is noon the Thursday before publication. Photos are welcome.

Crime

The following incidents were reported by the Arlington Police Department.