Scroll to the bottom to see where you can visit the Land of Oz without following the yellow brick road. In fact, you don't have to leave Arlington.

Beat the Summer Heat

Arlington saw 90-degree temperatures this week with more hot and humid days on the way. Watch this 2-minute video for some simple tips for keeping cool in this dangerous weather. 

Need to beat the heat?

• Visit a library or a community center and enjoy free air conditioning 
• Sign up for Arlington Alert to receive emergency messages about hazardous weather and other emergency situations
• Arlington can provide cooling assistance to those who qualify

Perfect Timing

While you're enjoying the great indoors and the much-needed air conditioning, now is the perfect time to work on that summer reading list.

Readers of all ages can register to complete the Summer Reading Challenge and earn prizes all summer long. And yes, audiobooks count.

Save the Date

It's almost that time of year again. We are just weeks away from the Arlington County Fair. Save the date and get ready to enjoy one of the largest free events on the east coast.

• Join an online Columbia Pike Multimodal Project open house on July 10 for updates on the road construction, now in its final stretch.
  
  
• Deadline extended. Help improve safety and access at the Wilson Boulevard and N. Livingston Street Intersection. Share feedback by July 20.
  
  
• Have you seen the concept design for the RiverHouse Public Open Space redesign project? Tell us what you think of it by July 20.
  
  
• There will be a public hearing on July 25 to discuss different plans in the Arlington Housing Choice Voucher Program.
  
  
• Time is running out. Arlington groups interested in hosting National Night Out events must register by July 25 to ensure police officer attendance.

• This month, Arlington County Government began operating under a new $1.69 billion budget. Here is a quick breakdown of where the money is going.
  
  
• Heads up. Permit Arlington will be down on July 11 and July 12 for scheduled maintenance.
  
  
• Summer street sweeping is underway around Arlington. Check the Residential Street Sweep schedule and make sure to move your car. 
  
  
• If you haven't taken a bus this month, double check your route. WMATA's Better Bus Network Redesign consolidated stops and renamed all routes.
  
  
• Arlington's preventative tree maintenance program is operating in the Penrose neighborhood. Want to see where it's heading next?
  
  
• As part of its Share the Love theme, Arlington Public Library picked one very special couple to win a free wedding on July 12, and you're invited.

Catch a Movie Under the Stars

Come watch both new and classic films at Arlington Mill and Penrose Square. Movie nights start at approximately 8:30 p.m. and are shown in English with Spanish subtitles. Next up: "The Wizard of Oz" on July 11 and "Wicked" on July 12. 

Inclement weather: Check the event page and social media channels for updates. Operation updates are posted at 3:30 p.m. on the day of each screening.

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