Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! I hope you will join me for an unforgettable celebration of Hispanic culture on Saturday, September 23rd from noon to 5 pm! I will also be joined by Senator Warner, Senator Kaine, Congressman Connolly, Chairman McKay, and Dr. Reid.

Fairfax Fiesta, the first Fairfax County Hispanic Heritage celebration, promises a day filled with music, dance, authentic cuisine, engaging activities, and so much more!

Celebrate Hispanic culture and diversity in our community through this free, festive, and family-friendly atmosphere! Create lasting memories with friends, neighbors, and loved ones while learning about different cultures around the world. RSVP on Facebook and let your friends know to meet you there!

Early Voting

Early voting opens Friday, September 22nd at three locations below for the November 7 general election. Local and state offices are on the ballot, as well as a $435 million public school bond.

• Fairfax County Government Center: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Mount Vernon Governmental Center: 1 to 7 p.m.
• North County Governmental Center: 1 to 7 p.m.

Additional 13 early voting locations, including the Providence Community Center, will be offered beginning Thursday, October 26th. Any registered voter can cast their ballot at any early voting site. The last day to vote early is November 4th at 5 pm.

Mosaic Fall Festival

Enjoy a weekend filled with live entertainment, a farmers market, a handmade and vintage market, kids' activities, and more at the Mosaic Fall Festival on September 23rd and 24th from 11 am to 6pm!

The Concert Truck at the Community Center

Capital One Hall is hosting six public performances with The Concert Truck including the Providence Community Center on Friday, September 29th at 2:30 pm.

Performances will feature founder and pianist Nick Luby joined by vocalist Jacob Lamb. The musicians will present a one-hour music program featuring arrangements of Broadway classics.

All performances are free and open to the public. Guests are invited to bring their own seating and enjoy The Concert Truck program rain or shine. Hope to see you there!

Performance Dates & Times in Northern Virginia:

• September 27, 11:00 am
• Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences: 5815 S. Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, Virginia
• September 27, 5:00 pm
• Boro Park: 8350 Broad Street Tysons, VA 22102
• September 28, 11:30 am
• George Mason Regional Library: 7001 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003
• September 28, 5:00 pm
• Mosaic: 2905 District Avenue Fairfax, VA 22031
• September 29, 11:00 am
• Capital One Center -The Sculpture Garden: 1680 Capital One Tower Road Tysons, VA 22102
• September 29, 2:30 pm
• Providence Community Center: 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031

Renaming & Dedication Ceremony for the Jim Scott Community Center

Join us on Saturday, September 30th at 10 am to celebrate the renaming and dedication of the Providence Community Center as the "Jim Scott Community Center" in honor of the former Providence Supervisor and Virginia House of Delegates representative.

James M. “Jim” Scott, was a dedicated and respected public servant. First elected to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in 1971, Jim served as Providence District Supervisor for 14 years and then represented Fairfax County in the Virginia House of Delegates for 22 years.