The Board designated September 2023 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. | |
At Tuesday's meeting the Board designated September 2023 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, as Suicide Awareness Month, and as Emergency Preparedness Month.
The Board also took the following actions:
Providence District
- Approved installation of "$200 Additional Fine for Speeding" signs on Helena Drive and Providence Street as part of the Residential Traffic Administration Program.
- Approved traffic calming measures for Miller Heights Road and Miller Road as part of the Residential Traffic Administration Program.
- Approved the proposed Plan Amendment 2021-II-VI for the Pan Am Shopping Center to allow a mixed-use development option recommending up to 585 multifamily residential units with ground floor retail use, following a public hearing.
- Authorized the acquisition of the necessary land rights for the construction of the Merrifield Capacity Sanitary Sewer upgrade, following a public hearing.
Countywide
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Potomac Vegetable Farms is in need of volunteers to collect their surplus produce and donate to any food pantry. This takes 1-2 hours but you can pick the time that works best for you on Tuesdays. See suggested food pantries below.
- Food for Others, 2938 Prosperity Avenue
- Annandale United Methodist Church Mission, 7901 Heritage Drive
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The Fairfax County Park Authority will be hosting a variety of volunteer service opportunities throughout the park system in commemoration of National Public Lands Day on September 23rd. Join in the fun and in giving back to our parks by protecting and preserving the precious resources we have in our community. | | | |
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Are you planting a fall garden? You can volunteer to Grow A Row with Hands on Harvests! Click on the links below to request seeds (up to 15 packs).
Carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower are expensive and many distribution sites do not see these donations often. Can you grow a row for them?
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School Age Child Care Program is Hiring | |
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Are you interested in working with school-age children in a fun, energetic, and educational setting? The Fairfax County School Age Child Care (SACC) program is hiring multiple positions throughout Fairfax County! SACC staff support children’s healthy development by providing opportunities for children to expand their interests, develop their talents, and enhance their learning.
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Health and Human Services Updates | |
Council to End Domestic Violence Seeking New Leaders
The Fairfax County Council to End Domestic Violence (CEDV) is seeking three volunteer leadership positions: a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson, and a Community Leader and Organizer to serve a 3-year term. The mission of the CEDV is to unite senior-level public officials and community leaders; to advise the Board of Supervisors on a range of domestic violence policy, legislative, and program issues; and to guide the development of a coordinated and collaborative community response to domestic violence in Fairfax County.
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Educate Fairfax's Teacher Grants
Are you a teacher or do you know an FCPS teacher? The application portal is open through Friday, September 22nd for the next round of teacher grant funding.
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Economic Mobility Pilot
The application portal for the Fairfax County Economic Mobility Pilot (FCEMP) will open on Saturday, September 23rd. FCEMP will provide monthly cash payments to eligible, randomly selected households - along with financial coaching and supportive resources - to promote economic stability and social capital.
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Innovation Fund Seeks Proposals
The 2023 Innovation Fund seeks proposals from businesses and nonprofit organizations to develop creative innovative, sustainable, and replicable human service programs. This will provide one-year seed funding to businesses and nonprofits to start a new social impact initiative or enhance a current initiative.
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Providence Produce
Swing by the Providence Community Center on Wednesdays from 3 pm to 7 pm to shop Potomac Farm Market's fresh local produce, agricultural and jarred goods, and local honey.
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Food for Others New Executive Director
Congratulations to Food for Others' newly appointed Executive Director, Deborah Haynes! Deb is passionate about the mission of feeding our neighbors and is excited to work with the community. I am looking forward to working together!
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Renaming Ceremony for the Jim Scott Community Center
The community is invited to a ceremony renaming the Providence Community Center to Jim Scott Community Center on Saturday, September 30th at 10 am.
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Operating Support Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the following organizations for receiving ArtsFairfax's Operating Support Grant!
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The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services rolled out its first electric refuse truck to pick up residential trash and yard waste on routes throughout the County — a move that will save money and protect the environment.
The new truck is another significant step in the county’s operational energy strategy, which aims for government operations to be carbon-neutral by 2040. Electric vehicles (EVs) produce zero emissions, meaning cleaner air for Fairfax County. Electric vehicles are quieter, also reducing noise pollution. The electric truck saves residents money by requiring less overall maintenance and eliminating fuel costs.
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For the entire month of September, the Fairfax County Park Authority is challenging customers to drop off more food scraps to be composted at Farmers Markets than they did in August. Each Market will be competing through Sunday, October 1. As an incentive, customers who drop off food scraps at the Markets during the last week in September may receive a free countertop compost bin.
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When you rent your home or business, it’s hard to use renewable energy sources. That’s where your electricity provider comes in! Energy companies like NOVEC and Dominion Energy offer different programs that renters can participate in to ensure green power is part of the grid.
These programs are a good alternative for renters or residents of multi-unit properties who want to use electricity from renewable energy sources but can’t install solar panels or other renewable energy systems or because they can’t afford the cost of installation.
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Fairfax County’s facilities are making the switch to battery-powered blowers and other electric equipment to protect the health of people and the environment, and so can you. To reduce its carbon footprint and lead by example, Fairfax County is continuing its efforts to phase out gas-powered blowers in favor of electric equipment in its operations.
The Park Authority (FCPA) is set to replace 55 gas-powered leaf blowers – over half its supply – with battery-powered ones across its area maintenance shops. And the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) expects to be 50% electric on its leaf blowers and trimmers by the end of the current fiscal year.
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Calling all student artists! The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking students to design posters to submit to the 2023 Youth Poster Contest. The theme for this year is One Water!
The Youth Poster Contest is a national competition sponsored by the National Association of Conservation Districts and offered locally at the district level. District winners advance to the state level. The contest is open to the public, private or home school students, girl scout/boy scout troops, etc. Deadline to submit your entry is September 30th.
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Land Use and Transportation Updates | |
Gallows Road Transportation Study Public Meetings
Fairfax County Transportation is hosting meetings to provide information on existing travel conditions along Gallows Road and seek feedback on ways to improve mobility and safety for all users.
- September 19th at 7 pm
- Microsoft Teams
- September 20th at 7 pm
- Luther Jackson Middle School Cafeteria
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Fairfax Connector's New Stroller Policy
In a significant stride towards enhancing family travel experiences, Fairfax Connector is delighted to announce that adults boarding with a child in a stroller are no longer required to fold the stroller and hold the child in their lap. This family-friendly approach allows passengers to board Fairfax Connector buses with children comfortably secured in their strollers.
Fairfax Connector has seen a substantial increase in youth ridership since implementing free fares for children 12 and under with a paying adult in May 2023. Fairfax Connector’s goal is to make it as convenient as possible for passengers to travel with their children on the bus system.
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Car Free Day
Car Free Day, September 22nd, is a worldwide event that encourages greener methods of travel. Using more sustainable ways to get around helps reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion. Drop your car keys for a day!
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment Community Center
The community is invited to discuss the three Comprehensive Plan Amendment studies in the Merrifield Suburban Center on Monday, September 18th at 7 pm at the Luther Jackson Elementary School Cafeteria.
Merrifield Suburban Center:
- Alliance Center
- Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments
- Sequoia Capital
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