We are starting a new movie club in memory of our good friend Val Takvorian.

It will operate similarly to a book club.

Each month, members will take turns picking a movie or documentary to watch.

Starting this October we will gather on the Second Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:30 to share our thoughts and opinions on the film.

The first meeting on October 7 will be to establish the group and select which films will be watched & what refreshments will be shared.

If you are interested in joining, please contact Chris at programming@arlingtoncommon.org.

Transform your favorite clothing or fabrics with MaryJane Sarvise, Clothing Designer and Textile Artist.

Learn from her expertise as she guides you though the process.

Bring your favorite jeans, jacket, t-shirt or cloth bag to the Watkins House on October 7th at 6:00 PM

Pre-register with Chris at programming@arlingtoncommon.org

Cost- $30.00

Expert pickleball coach Jerry Wall's Advanced pickleball clinics are designed for more experienced (3.25-3.75) players who want to level up their game with high-level strategy and skill development.

Players should expect fast-paced drills with advanced strategies, including serves, dinks, and drives; defensive resets against hard hitters, and tried-and-true tactics to elevate your game to the next level.

NOTE: Clinics are maxed at 8 players each.

TAC Members pay $15  Login and go to Events and Calendar to register and pay

Non-Members pay $20  Create an Account here

**Non-Members must create an account on CourtReserve and sign a disclaimer/waiver. Look for a "Drop-in" option (Free), complete your information, and add a credit card for easy payment.

* Due to the small number of Clinic participants allowed, cancellations in the 48-hours prior, or no-shows, will be charged the full fee. Please email pickleball@arlingtoncommon.org in an acceptable time frame if your plans change. We will try to accommodate you with a credit to your account. Thank you.

Expert pickleball coach Jerry Wall's Advanced pickleball clinics are designed for more experienced (3.25-3.75) players who want to level up their game with high-level strategy and skill development.

Players should expect fast-paced drills with advanced strategies, including serves, dinks, and drives; defensive resets against hard hitters, and tried-and-true tactics to elevate your game to the next level.

NOTE: Clinics are maxed at 8 players each.

TAC Members pay $15  Login and go to Events and Calendar to register and pay

Non-Members pay $20  Create an Account here

**Non-Members must create an account on CourtReserve and sign a disclaimer/waiver. Look for a "Drop-in" option (Free), complete your information, and add a credit card for easy payment.

* Due to the small number of Clinic participants allowed, cancellations in the 48-hours prior, or no-shows, will be charged the full fee. Please email pickleball@arlingtoncommon.org in an acceptable time frame if your plans change. We will try to accommodate you with a credit to your account. Thank you.

For one week this fall, over 100,000 film lovers will gather in over 500 cities across six continents for one reason...to view and vote on the ten short films (18 minutes and under) in the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.

 MANHATTAN SHORT is not a touring festival; rather, it is an instantaneous celebration that occurs simultaneously across the globe, bringing great films and great artists to great venues and allowing the audiences to select their favorites. All films selected in MANHATTAN SHORT 2026 will be eligible to enter the Oscars in 2027.

 YOU BE THE JUDGE! Audiences from around the world are given the opportunity to unite not only to view the films, but to vote for the ONE film they think is best. Votes are tallied at each venue and sent through to MANHATTAN SHORT headquarters in NYC where the winner will be announced on Monday, October 5, 2026. MANHATTAN SHORT is, quite simply, a collection of some of the best short films currently screening in the world today. 

Expert pickleball coach Jerry Wall's Advanced pickleball clinics are designed for more experienced (3.25-3.75) players who want to level up their game with high-level strategy and skill development.

Players should expect fast-paced drills with advanced strategies, including serves, dinks, and drives; defensive resets against hard hitters, and tried-and-true tactics to elevate your game to the next level.

NOTE: Clinics are maxed at 8 players each.

TAC Members pay $15 Login and go to Events and Calendar to register and pay

Non-Members pay $20 Create an Account here

**Non-Members must create an account on CourtReserve and sign a disclaimer/waiver. Look for a "Drop-in" option (Free), complete your information, and add a credit card for easy payment.

* Due to the small number of Clinic participants allowed, cancellations in the 48-hours prior, or no-shows, will be charged the full fee. Please email pickleball@arlingtoncommon.org in an acceptable time frame if your plans change. We will try to accommodate you with a credit to your account. Thank you.

Come join us for a free night of music and fun in the Performance Hall at The Arlington Common! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to showcase your talents, this is the perfect opportunity to take the stage and shine. Grab your friends and family for a fun evening of entertainment and support local artists. Don't miss this chance to be part of a lively and creative community.

If you’d like to perform you can sign up at the door or email vtcabin@comcast.net

See you there!

Do you have art in your attic collecting dust? Would you like to sell it while having fun? Be an Arlington Common vendor during Norman's Attic Fall Fest!

Bring your antique and vintage paintings, prints and frames.

There is a $30 space rental fee to set up on the lawn of the Arlington Common. You provide your own tent, tables and chairs. You keep all sale proceeds.

For more information contact programming@arlingtoncommon.org‍ ‍

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE

Expert pickleball coach Jerry Wall will be conducting three pickleball clinics designed for more experienced (3.25-3.75) players who want to level up their game with high-level strategy and skill development.

Players should expect fast-paced drills with advanced strategies, including third-shot drops and drives, defensive resets against hard hitters, and tried-and-true tactics to elevate your game to the next level.

Try one or book all three! 

Clinics are maxed at 8 players each

Arlington Common Members pay $15 Register and pay here

Non-Members pay $20‍ Create an Account here

Non-Members must create an account on CourtReserve and sign a waiver.

* Due to the small number of Clinic participants allowed, cancellations in the 48-hours prior, or no-shows, will be charged the full fee. Please email pickleball@arlingtoncommon.org in an acceptable time frame if your plans change. We will try to accommodate you with a credit to your account. Thank you.

Expert pickleball coach Jerry Wall will be conducting three pickleball clinics designed for more experienced (3.25-3.75) players who want to level up their game with high-level strategy and skill development.

Players should expect fast-paced drills with advanced strategies, including third-shot drops and drives, defensive resets against hard hitters, and tried-and-true tactics to elevate your game to the next level.

Try one or book all three! 

Clinics are maxed at 8 players each

Arlington Common Members pay $15 Register and pay here

Non-Members pay $20‍ Create an Account here

Non-Members must create an account on CourtReserve and sign a waiver.

* Due to the small number of Clinic participants allowed, cancellations in the 48-hours prior, or no-shows, will be charged the full fee. Please email pickleball@arlingtoncommon.org in an acceptable time frame if your plans change. We will try to accommodate you with a credit to your account. Thank you.

Expert pickleball coach Jerry Wall will be conducting three pickleball clinics designed for more experienced (3.25-3.75) players who want to level up their game with high-level strategy and skill development.

Players should expect fast-paced drills with advanced strategies, including third-shot drops and drives, defensive resets against hard hitters, and tried-and-true tactics to elevate your game to the next level.

Try one or book all three! 

Clinics are maxed at 8 players each

Arlington Common Members pay $15 Register and pay here

Non-Members pay $20‍ Create an Account here

Non-Members must create an account on CourtReserve and sign a waiver.

* Due to the small number of Clinic participants allowed, cancellations in the 48-hours prior, or no-shows, will be charged the full fee. Please email pickleball@arlingtoncommon.org in an acceptable time frame if your plans change. We will try to accommodate you with a credit to your account. Thank you.

Please join us for this special, fun coffee hour dedicated to Peace. There will be music, coffee, treats and good conversation. We would love you to share a favorite song, play an instrument, or just dance along with us on the porch. We truly appreciate you in our community and hope to see you there! Everyone is Welcome!

Come join us for a free night of music and fun in the Performance Hall at The Arlington Common! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to showcase your talents, this is the perfect opportunity to take the stage and shine. Grab your friends and family for a fun evening of entertainment and support local artists. Don't miss this chance to be part of a lively and creative community.

If you’d like to perform you can sign up at the door or email vtcabin@comcast.net

See you there!

Our resident pickleball instructor, Jerry Wall, will work with players on the key shots in pickleball, including dinking and serving. We will also practice strategies around court positioning, placement of the ball, coming up to the non-volley zone (aka the kitchen), and sustaining rallies.

Clinics are $12 for members and $18 for non-members. Space is limited to 8 participants.

To register: Members should log in to their CourtReserve account; non-members must create an account on CourtReserve.

Due to the small number of Clinic participants allowed, cancellations in the 48-hours prior, or no-shows, will be charged the full fee. Please email pickleball@arlingtoncommon.orgi in an acceptable time frame if your plans change. We will try to accommodate you with a credit to your account. Thank you.

Our resident pickleball instructor, Jerry Wall, will work with players on the key shots in pickleball, including dinking and serving. We will also practice strategies around court positioning, placement of the ball, coming up to the non-volley zone (aka the kitchen), and sustaining rallies.

Clinics are $12 for members and $18 for non-members. Space is limited to 8 participants.

To register: Members should log in to their CourtReserve account; non-members must create an account on CourtReserve.

Due to the small number of Clinic participants allowed, cancellations in the 48-hours prior, or no-shows, will be charged the full fee. Please email pickleball@arlingtoncommon.orgi in an acceptable time frame if your plans change. We will try to accommodate you with a credit to your account. Thank you.

Mark your calendars and join us for A Tropical Paradise Pickleball Party! Hawaiian shirts, tropical prints, vibrant colors, and bright, breezy beachwear are encouraged. 

Add a little island flair with tropical accessories— coconut bras and hula skirts optional.   

This is sure to be a fun evening with new & known friends, great food, open play, and spirited on-the-court pickleball challenges. Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded.  Not a pickleballer? Spectators are essential to cheer on from the sidelines!  

The menu features: Hawaiian chicken skewers, Luau pineapple mango salsa, Aloha sweet potatoes, Hawaiian macaroni salad, and Piña Colada Mocktails. 

Cost to attend is $15 for Fitness and Pickleball Club members; non-members pay $20. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Log in to your CourtReserve account, or Create an account HERE.  

Space is limited to the first 40 registrants.... sign up now!

Join us for a peek into the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest and mightiest superheroes!

To reveal the inner workings of our planet’s foundational food web, naturalist Sam Jaffe from The Caterpillar Lab, uses dazzling macro-videography to magnify tiny, fantastical, anime-like creatures – caterpillars! Sam’s images reveal a weird and wonderful world beyond imagination of behavior, form, and function that will inspire people to take a second look at the hidden world happening in their own yard.

A film by Jeff McKay, featuring Doug Tallamy, Sam Jaffee and David Wanner

This event is free to all and is presented by the Arlington Garden Club and hosted by the Arlington Common.

Our resident pickleball instructor, Jerry Wall, will work with players on the key shots in pickleball, including dinking and serving. We will also practice strategies around court positioning, placement of the ball, coming up to the non-volley zone (aka the kitchen), and sustaining rallies.

Clinics are $12 for members and $18 for non-members. Space is limited to 8 participants.

To register: Members should log in to their CourtReserve account; non-members must create an account on CourtReserve.

Join us for outdoor games and indoor crafts, along with great coffee, treats and conversation!

Volunteers and Suggestions are appreciated

Contact Chris if you’re interested at programming@arlingtoncommon.org

Come join us for a free night of music and fun in the Performance Hall at The Arlington Common! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to showcase your talents, this is the perfect opportunity to take the stage and shine. Grab your friends and family for a fun evening of entertainment and support local artists. Don't miss this chance to be part of a lively and creative community.

If you’d like to perform you can sign up at the door or email vtcabin@comcast.net

See you there!

Do you have a favorite piece of clothing, tablecloth, or fabric that’s seen better days? Please don’t toss it! We’d love for you to bring it to The Arlington Common Repair Café.

We are so excited to be joined by the wonderful seamstress Lynn DeMaria, talented textile artist MaryJane Sarvis doing block printing, and expert embroiderer Ursula Wolz. They can’t wait to help you transform those little mishaps into beautiful, custom designs.

At the same time enjoy good coffee, treats and conversation with your friends and neighbors at our weekly Saturday morning coffee hour!

High-schoolers throughout the Northshire are invited to the courts at The Arlington Common to play pickleball, compete for prizes, and enjoy pizza from Sam's Wood Fired Pizza Co, energy drinks from On The Go Nutrition, and a Wilcox ice cream sundae bar. This special event is free to attend for teens in grades 9-12.  Equipment provided, sneakers required. Spread the word and come prepared for a fun time with new and known friends!  Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded. Contact pickleball@arlingtoncommon.org for more information. 

Intrigued by MahJong but don't know where to start? Come learn the basics! We are hosting a free beginner's lesson to teach you the fundamentals of the game.

Play will take place in the Watkins House at the Arlington Common.

Stay & Play: After the lesson, you are welcome to stay for our regular MahJong Club to see how a full game is played, or jump right into a dedicated beginner-friendly table to practice your new skills. Everyone is welcome! Please register in advance.

Contact Chris at programming@arlingtoncommon.org to register. Space is limited.

The Arlington Common Community Theater is pleased to announce open auditions for Noel Coward’s BLITHE SPIRIT.

Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. and Directed by Tim Rice

If you are unable to make either of these open auditions, you are welcome to make an appointment with Tim Rice at mactjr@comcast.net

The audition will consist of cold readings from the script.

Performance Dates are October 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30 PM, with a matinee on October 18 at 2:00 PM.

Skills and Drills Clinics are coached by our resident pickleball instructor, Jerry Wall. Players will focus on three of the most important shots in pickleball - the serve, the third shot drop, and the dink. We also practice strategies like shot selection, court positioning, placement of the ball, coming to the net and sustaining rallies. This clinic is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Space is limited to 8 participants.

To register: Members should log in to their CourtReserve account; non-members must create an account on CourtReserve.

The Arlington Common Community Theater is pleased to announce open auditions for Noel Coward’s BLITHE SPIRIT.

Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. and Directed by Tim Rice

If you are unable to make either of these open auditions, you are welcome to make an appointment with Tim Rice at mactjr@comcast.net

The audition will consist of cold readings from the script.

Performance Dates are October 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30 PM, with a matinee on October 18 at 2:00 PM.

Skills and Drills Clinics are coached by our resident pickleball instructor, Jerry Wall. Players will focus on three of the most important shots in pickleball - the serve, the third shot drop, and the dink. We also practice strategies like shot selection, court positioning, placement of the ball, coming to the net and sustaining rallies. This clinic is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Space is limited to 8 participants.

To register: Members should log in to their CourtReserve account; non-members must create an account on CourtReserve.

Skills and Drills Clinics are coached by our resident pickleball instructor, Jerry Wall. Players will focus on three of the most important shots in pickleball - the serve, the third shot drop, and the dink. We also practice strategies like shot selection, court positioning, placement of the ball, coming to the net and sustaining rallies. This clinic is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Space is limited to 8 participants.

To register: Members should log in to their CourtReserve account; non-members must create an account on CourtReserve.

Come join us for a free night of music and fun in the Performance Hall at The Arlington Common! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to showcase your talents, this is the perfect opportunity to take the stage and shine. Grab your friends and family for a fun evening of entertainment and support local artists. Don't miss this chance to be part of a lively and creative community.

If you’d like to perform you can sign up at the door or email vtcabin@comcast.net

See you there!

Join us on Thursday, June 25 for a fun evening of food, friends, and pickleball!

We'll be serving up barbecued chicken, all the appetizers and sides for a delicious backyard BBQ, non-alcoholic beverages, and a make-your-own ice cream sundae bar courtesy of The Chocolate Barn. Teams will participate in serving accuracy competitions, where prizes and bragging rights will be awarded. The cost of the event is only $10 for fitness and pickleball club members of The Arlington Common.  All others will pay $15 to attend. Everyone is welcome! You must register in advance as space is limited so reserve your spot now!