All Fairlington Newsletter
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Fairlington 4th of July Parade
One of Fairlington’s most popular annual events is back! Get ready for the festivities on Friday, July 4. Meet at the former Fairlington Fire Station 7 at 9:45 a.m. to march down to the Fairlington Villages Community Center, 3005 S. Abingdon St. or cheer on the parade-goers. Join us for the post-parade festivities! Check out our flyer for more info. Please be aware that S. Abingdon St. will be closed at times for the parade to move by, so plan accordingly.
Bake Sale to Benefit AFAC
After the annual 4th of July Parade, join us for the Fairlington Bake Sale! All proceeds to be donated to the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). The bake sale will be held at the end of the parade at the Fairlington Villages Community Center (FVCC) parking lot, 3005 S. Abingdon St.
Over the years, Fairlington’s efforts to end hunger have raised more than $22,700. Contribute to this great cause and join in the fun by purchasing goodies for family and friends.
If you’d like to donate your favorite baked goods (please, no frostings or fillings to melt in the heat), please deliver them to the tables set up at the FVCC between 9 and 9:30 a.m., before the parade begins.
We need people to help sell at the bake sale on the Fourth. If you can help, please contact Robin Weinick at rweinick at gmail.com.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the bake sale, so please help us make an extra-generous donation to end hunger in our community – contribute lots of baked goods and come hungry! Cash and Venmo accepted.
July 9 FCA Monthly Meeting: Work Session
The monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. This is a work session only, no speaker.
Shirlington House Moves Through Approval Process
In April, FCA participated in the Site Planning Review Committee (SPRC) to add density on the Shirlington House property. In late June and July, the project continues to move forward. There are 436 apartments in the existing 10-story apartment building. The project proposes to construct 73 new, additional apartments on the property, for a total of 509 dwelling units. The existing building and parking structure will remain. The proposed new development will comprise:
- One (1) new seven (7)-story apartment building with 59 units; and
- Seven (7) townhouse-style units with two (2) units each
FCA noted concerns about the narrowing of S. 31st St., as well as inquired about how many committed affordable units (CAFs) would be available. Updates to the site plan include:
- A westbound bike lane (going up the hill on S. 31st St.)
- Street parking kept on the south side of 31st St.
- 12 dedicated CAFs; six one-bedroom, six two-bedroom
The redevelopment team submitted an updated set of plans and application materials for the Shirlington House infill project. Those materials can be accessed here.
Over the next few weeks, the developer will work with Arlington County planning staff to address outstanding items. The project is currently tracking towards Planning Commission and County Board public hearings in July.
ART Bus Changes
Effective July 6, 2025, ART will be making minor adjustments to ART Routes 43, 52, and 72. On street information and online schedules will be rolling out leading up to the effective date of service change. Here’s a summary of the new timetables and schedules for each route.
Route 72 (Shirlington): On-Time Performance Adjustments and minor schedule timepoint adjustments to improve performance.
Route 43: Frequency Reduction to 20 minutes all day, eliminating 1 bus in the AM peak/PM Peak.
Route 52: On-Time Performance Adjustments and minor schedule timepoint adjustments to improve performance.
Help Shape the Future of The Newsletter: Seeking New Digital Editor & Ad Manager!
With the launch of our new digital format, we’re looking for a new Digital Editor and Ad Manager to take the newsletter to the next level! Could that be you? The FCA Board thanks the previous editor Dianna Heitz and ad manager Katarina Lesandric for their dedicated service. We are looking for two motivated professionals to take on these roles, which will be paid positions. If interested, please contact FCA President Jenn Davies at president at fca-fairlington.org.
Contribute Your Talent: Fairlington Coloring Book
Attention, artists of all ages, we need your help! The Fairlington Historical Society is developing a special Fairlington community coloring book! If you enjoy drawing, we’d be delighted to showcase your artwork in the coloring book we will distribute to children at upcoming Fairlington events. We’re looking for artwork illustrating Fairlington’s nature, activities, and landscapes.
Please email an 8.5” x 11” sized black lined drawing PDF file(s) to president at fairlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. Or deliver your artwork to the Fairlington Villages Management Office at 3001 S. Abingdon St (temporarily in the Fairlington Villages Community Center next door).
If you’d like to receive credit for your artwork, please include your name in the email or attach a note to the piece you drop off. We are excited to receive all final artwork by the end of the summer. We aim to have the coloring book ready for distribution in September.
Fairlington Farmers Market
The Fairlington Farmers Market is open every Sunday from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on the back patio of the Fairlington Community Center at 3308 S. Stafford St.
What’s happening at the market this month:
- July 6: Ready Set Gymnastics, and music from Soda Pop
- July 13: Ice cream and music from William Lloyd
- July 20: Face Painting with Shirlington Pediatric Dentistry and music from John Kamman
- July 27: Music from Mike and Paul
Parking is available on S. Utah St., S. 32nd Rd., or Quaker Lane. The community center lot gets crowded early, and parking may not be available. Please avoid parking directly in front of residences across from the community center. Dogs are not permitted in the market, except for service dogs.
Find information about products and vendors at www.field2table.org.
Upcoming Events
What Is the Fairlington Citizens Association?
The Fairlington Citizens Association (FCA) is about you. All residents are members and an executive board is elected annually. The FCA’s mission is to promote activities that make Fairlington a better community in which to live by serving as a forum for discussion of residents’ concerns and by representing Fairlington’s views to local government.
Read more under About the FCA and find out how you can get involved. Fairlington is a National Register and Virginia Landmark Historic District.