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Yard waste pickup running behind this week

August 18, 2026

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Yard waste collection delays continue this week

WM reports it is running behind on yard waste collection and may remain behind as the week progresses. Residents should still set yard waste out on their regular collection day and leave it at the curb until it is picked up.

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Robbins Library hosts Kids' Sing-Along Tuesday morning

Robbins Library holds an interactive Kids' Sing-Along Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 10-10:30 a.m., with singing, dancing and music for children ages 0-5.

Robbins Library

Police log: accidents, car fire and shoplifting reported

Arlington Police's latest log, covering Aug. 4-11, notes a car fire on Massachusetts Avenue, a two-car crash at Brunswick Road and Pleasant Street, and a shoplifting report at the Walgreens on Mass. Ave.

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Senior Center resumes weekly Tai Chi class

The Arlington Senior Center holds its weekly, beginner-friendly Tai Chi class Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 11:30 a.m.

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Dog Days of Summer swim returns to Arlington Reservoir

Arlington Recreation hosts its 'Dog Days of Summer' event Sunday, Aug. 23 from noon to 2 p.m., with dog-only swimming for licensed, vaccinated dogs.

Arlington Recreation

Monday Art Collective's summer exhibit closes at Old Schwamb Mill

The Monday Art Collective holds a closing reception for its summer exhibition 'Driven by Abstraction' Saturday, Aug. 22 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

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Schools host webinar on student anxiety and school avoidance

Arlington Public Schools hosts a virtual webinar, 'When School Feels Hard: Understanding Anxiety and Avoidance in Kids,' Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 7 to 8 p.m.

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