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Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15 — meaning it’s a great time to browse our gift guide for parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Shop great gifts that say I appreciate you:
Local pick:Made in VA art class | Price varies | Gift them a creative outlet with tickets to one of Made in VA’s Old Town Alexandria classes.
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Mom’s story book and Dad’s story book | $24.95 | Prompt them to write down memories, advice, and stories in these guided journals.
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Crocs recovery slide | $64.95 | If they already love Crocs, upgrade them to the next best thing: a luxe, comfortable slide that will become their most-worn shoe of the summer.
Local pick:Capital City mambo sauce | $7-$30 | Your favorite foodie can never have enough of the sweet and tangy wing sauce that’s a regional specialty.
Custom photo socks | $16.99 | Photos of pets, babies, or any person can be added to these socks that are sure to surprise and delight.
Carhartt lunch box | $29.50 | This camping cooler and worksite lunchbox is durable, waterproof, and extra roomy.
Golf cooler bag | $25.99 | This slim, insulated cooler sleeve can fit into the side pocket of most golf bags and fits up to six beer cans.
Parking: Limited, free parking is available in the Fairlington Community Center, S. Utah St., and Quaker Lane.
Space: Outdoors
This market offers products from within 125 miles of Arlington. While you walk around the market, the kids can enjoy the playground and soccer field. Note that pets are not allowed.
Parking: Street parking on Mt. Vernon and side streets.
Space: Outdoors
This market has over 20 vendors that change with the seasons. Mt. Vernon Avenue is also a great street to wander, and we highly recommend the used bookstore The Company of Books. Note that pets are not allowed.
DIY Craft Club - Henna Wall Art | 2-3 p.m. | Reston Meeting Room 2, Reston | Free | Decorate henna wall art on a canvas, maybe even as a potential Father’s Day gift.
Beer Run | 9:45-10:30 a.m. | Lake Anne Brew House, Reston | Free | Drop off your bag and run laps around the lake before enjoying a breakfast pretzel, nitro coffee, and beer.
Our friends at RICtoday wrote about Free Fishing Days in Virginia. Starting tomorrow through Sunday, June 8, you can try fishing without needing the yearly $44.50 license.
Pets
Want your pet on a beer can?Submit a photo of your cat, dog, or small companion to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington by June 30. Winners in each category will be featured on cans at The Board Room brewery this August. (ARLnow)
Traffic
This summer, Fairfax County plans to expand its speed camera program to 10 more public schools. There will be a warning period after the cameras are implemented so drivers can appropriately adjust their driving habits. See which schools will be getting speed cameras. (FFXnow)
Development
The final public hearing on adding two express lanes from the Springfield Interchange to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge is Wednesday, June 11, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center. The formal presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.
Sports
Alexandria will serve as the home base for Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The team is scheduled to play two matches at Audi Field in DC later this month.
Eat
Tomorrow is the sweetest day of the year — National Donut Day. To celebrate, check out where you can find donut deals throughout Arlington, Fairfax, and Alexandria.
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This post is spot on. Jim + Pam would totally live in Fairlington. Before you take a look, try to guess where you feel characters from The Office would live if they were in Arlington.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Pride Month is in full swing, and Hank’s Oyster Bar is getting involved. Every Monday in June from 4 p.m. to close, $1 from select drinks will go to Safe Space NOVA.
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