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Restaurant Week Begins, Wags n' Whiskers in Shirlington, Central Arlington History Tour and More

Five things to do in the week ahead in Arlington County.

It's time for a delicious DC-area summer traditionSummer 2013 Restaurant Week starts Monday. More than 200 restaurants in the greater Washington area are participating — including Lyon Hall, Liberty Tavern, Epic Smokehouse and Willow Restaurant and 13 others in Arlington. Participating restaurants will offer three-course meals for a set price — $20.13 for lunch or $35.13 for dinner.

Shirlington Expects Biggest Ever Wags n' Whiskers: The annual street fair for dogs, cats and other pets (plus their owners) will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Shirlington Village. More than 50 vendors are excepted to set up shop for the event, which organizers anticipate will draw 3,000 to 5,000 people.

Central Arlington History Tour: Tour the Clarendon, Ballston, Arlington Forest and Glen Carlyn neighborhoods starting at 9 a.m. Saturday with the Center Hiking Club. For $2, you'll get a 10- to 12-mile walking tour of historic points in central Arlington County. More info here.

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Heads up Mount Vernon Trail hikers, bikers and walkers. NRG Energy will perform maintenance on the Mount Vernon Trail directly behind the closed GenOn plant at 1400 Royal St. in Old Town Alexandria beginning Monday and going through Sept. 6. If possible, pedestrians, runners and bicyclists should use the alternate trail located in front of the plant that runs along Bashford Lane and East Abingdon and meets the Mount Vernon Trail north of the plant.

Calling all artists, craft sellers and food vendors! Be a part of the inaugural Northern Virginia Community College Fall Festival and Car Show scheduled for Oct. 12. The festival is inviting community organizations, arts and crafts sellers and food vendors to participate. Space must be reserved by Sept. 11. For more information, call 703-257-6558 or email novafallfestival@gmail.com.

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