Recognizing Joseph Heastie for his 20 years of dedicated service on the Commission on Aging. | | |
At this week's Board Meeting, here are some highlights of the matters that were covered:
- Public Hearing on the County and Schools' FY 2025 Carryover Review to Amend the Appropriation Level in the FY 2026 Revised Budget Plan
- Chairman's Final Motion
- Public Hearing to Expand Parking Restrictions on Boone Boulevard
- Public Hearing to Convey Certain Land Rights in Board-Owned Property to the City of Fairfax for the Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project
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A Night at the Game
This fall, Providence District School Member Karl Frisch is hosting a series of “A Night at the Game” events, a chance for the broader Providence District community to come together under the Friday night lights to celebrate the incredible talent and spirit of our students! From the football teams and cheerleaders to the marching bands, color guards, and more!
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Roadway Restriping Proposals Community Meeting
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will host a series of online meetings to discuss proposals for restriping some roadways to include bicycle lanes and marked crosswalks where possible. Meetings will cover district-specific proposed bike lanes and crosswalk improvements, with some neighboring districts combining meeting dates.
The Providence District Meeting is on Tuesday, October 7th at 7pm.
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Headshots & Social Hour
Join members of Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services & Supervisor Palchik’s office for an evening to put your best face forward! Enjoy free headshots, networking and light refreshments while connecting with young professionals and community members.
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| | Friday and Saturday Sensations at the Jim Scott Community Center | | |
2025 Truck Art Design Contest
Fairfax County students can showcase their creativity in the Solid Waste Management Program’s Truck Art Design Contest. This year’s theme is “Imagining a Zero-Waste Future for Our Communities.” One winner will be selected from each age group (grades 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th, and 9th -12th).
Entries are due by Friday, Oct. 3.
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Celebration of the Arts
Mark your calendars for the Celebration of the Arts, where art, music, food, and community collide in Tysons! Come out on October 4th and 5th when Capital One Center transforms into an immersive, multi-block arts festival during this FREE inaugural event, in partnership with Capital One Arts and Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art.
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JSCC Art Garden Opening Reception
Come enjoy pumpkin painting, cornhole, and more as we open the new art garden at Jim Scott Community Center. A huge thank you to our event co-sponsors: mosaicARTS, FXA Sports, ArtsFairfax, Merrifield Garden Center, and NVAR!
October 9th, 4-6pm | 3001 Vaden Drive
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Providence Players Presents The Mousetrap
A blizzard rages. The roads are closed. There’s no way out.
At Monkswell Manor, a group of strangers is trapped by the snow—and one of them is a murderer. The Mousetrap, is Agatha Christie’s legendary whodunit and the longest-running play in history.
October 10-15--several showtimes.
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Government Shutdown and Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefit Eligibility
Families can apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits anytime during the school year. If a family’s income changes at any point, they may become newly eligible according to federal income guidelines and can apply immediately.
This includes income interruptions caused by furloughs, layoffs, or job losses. Once approved, benefits remain valid for the rest of the school year and for up to 30 school days into the following school year, even if the family’s income changes again. Visit the FCPS website to learn more and apply.
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Beyond the Bell Pilot Program
Beginning in October Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) will pilot Beyond the Bell at 20 SACC sites for the 2025–26 school year. This licensure-exempt model, already used in other jurisdictions, will reduce waitlists while maintaining Fairfax County’s high childcare standards. Families are invited to learn more and share feedback at engagement sessions
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2025 Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion and Equality Awards
Do you know an individual, self-advocate or organization that excels in providing equal rights and community inclusion for people with disabilities in the Fairfax area? Nominate them for the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board’s 2025 Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion and Equality Award!
Nominations are due by 5pm on Friday, October 17, 2025.
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Lifelong Learning with FCPS Adult & Community Education
Did you know Fairfax County Public Schools offers Adult & Community Education (ACE) programs right here in our community? From career skills like computers, trades, and health certifications to enrichment classes in cooking, creative writing, and world languages, ACE provides affordable opportunities for lifelong learning, both in-person and online.
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The First Annual NOVA Loop Trail Puzzle Hunt
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals are working on creating puzzles for this year's hunt, which launches October 1, 2025! It is brought to you by Fairfax County, VA and their Department of Transportation. They’re excited for the community to explore the NOVA Loop Trail! The hunt is free and filled with puzzles for you and your family and friends to solve together. Solve one segment's puzzles or solve all nine. Each puzzle leads to a different location along the NOVA Loop Trail. Solve the puzzles to find clue locations. Go there to find clues for a final puzzle. Happy solving!
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Oakton Library Book Sale
The next big book sale to benefit the Oakton Library will be October 15-19 and they'll be taking donations until October 4th.
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