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Dear Neighbor,
I'm excited to announce that we are accepting nominations for our Annual Best of Braddock Awards until Tuesday, October 31 at 5:00 p.m. The annual awards are an opportunity to recognize the people and organizations working to make our wonderful community even better!
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Please take a moment to nominate a neighbor or organization. There are several ways to submit nominations:
Braddock District Office
attn: Best of Braddock Nominations
9002 Burke Lake Road
Burke, VA 22015
*Mail must be postmarked by October 31*
All submissions must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31. Only fully completed forms will be reviewed. You can email us at [email protected] with questions.
Winners will be notified in advance of the Best of Braddock Awards Ceremony and Reception, which will be held on Wednesday, December 6.
Fire Prevention Week and Open House
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At Tuesday's Board meeting, we passed a resolution to recognize October 8-14 as Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme is Cooking Safety.
What can seem like a routine activity can quickly become dangerous, costly, and even deadly without following safety precautions. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, cooking is the leading cause of reported home fires and injuries, and the second leading cause of home fire deaths.
Follow these safety tips to prevent an accident in the kitchen:
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- Never leave the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food.
- If you do have to leave, even for a short time, turn the stove off.
- Keep anything flammable away from the stove, including:
- Oven mitts
- Wooden utensils
- Food packaging
- Towels
- Curtains
- If there is a fire in the kitchen, get out of the house before calling 9-1-1.
To close out Fire Prevention Week, the Burke Fire Station will hold an Open House this Saturday, October 14, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Burke Fire Station (9501 Old Burke Lake Road, Burke).
Skate the Wake
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This Saturday, October 14, join the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) for Skate the Wake at the Wakefield Skate Park (8100 Braddock Road, Annandale) from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a day filled with skating, music, and all-around fun.
Meet Mimi Knoop, five-time X-Games medalist and coach of the U.S. Skateboarding team.
The event features a Skateboard Trick Clinic and Skateboard Best Trick Contest that will be judged by professionals from the local Fairfax Surf Shop, as well as celebrity judges Mimi Knoop and Spike Mendelsohn (Top Chef competitor and local restaurateur). Derran Eaddy, founder of Solstik Music, will DJ the event.
Visit local vendors and try your hand at graffiti art on the Wakefield skate shack. I hope to see you there! Check out more details on FCPA’s website.
The rain date for the event is Sunday, October 15 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Supervisor James R. Walkinshaw | |
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Continue reading below for more information on:
- FCDOT Survey Open for Transportation Projects Considered for Funding in Braddock
- Mason Madness This Friday
- Partial Solar Eclipse This Weekend
- Medicare 102
- Low-Cost Animal Vaccinations and Microchips
- Mason Space Day
- Nominations for Disability Inclusion and Equality Awards Due by October 20
- Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Lecture
- FORL Meeting
- Early Voting Happening Now
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FCDOT Survey Open for Transportation Projects Considered for Funding in Braddock | |
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FCDOT has developed a proposed list of projects to receive a portion of $100 million dollars in funding allocated by the Board of Supervisors.
The Board approved this new funding for one-time investments in pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure through FY 2027. Improvements include crosswalks, sidewalks, trails, and safety features.
Now, FCDOT is asking for input from the community to help narrow down and finalize the list of 317 proposals to select the public’s most prioritized projects.
There are 36 potential projects in the Braddock District. You can read about the projects and take the survey to vote for the ones you would like to see constructed. The survey closes on October 16. Your input guides the County’s course on pedestrian and bicycle improvements in the community.
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Mason Madness This Friday | |
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Wear your green and gold, and cheer on the Patriots at Mason Madness on Friday, October 13, at 7:00 p.m. at EagleBank Arena (4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax).
Mason fans will be introduced to the student-athletes from the men’s and women’s basketball teams and hear from new men's basketball head coach Tony Skinn, and women's basketball head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis. Each team will also participate in a scrimmage on the EagleBank Arena floor. The Green Machine pep band will perform throughout the evening. Mason Madness is FREE for all attendees, and no ticket is required. The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a complimentary Mason glow stick! Learn more on GMU's website.
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Partial Solar Eclipse This Weekend | |
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An annular (ring-shaped) eclipse, also known as a "ring of fire" eclipse, will take place on October 14. The annular eclipse takes place when the moon is at its farthest point from Earth. It appears smaller than the sun and does not completely cover the sun, which results in a ring around the edge.
FCPA has prepared for extraordinary eclipse viewings throughout the County. Join experts to view the partial annular solar eclipse at one of three locations:
- Burke Lake Park (7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station) from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- Sully Historic Site (3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly) from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- Historic Huntley (6918 Harrison Lane, Alexandria) from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy games, activities and demonstrations while waiting for the eclipse and at noon, watch as the moon partially eclipses the sun as they travel across the sky. A limited number of eclipse-viewing glasses and sun-spotting scopes will be available to view the eclipse at each location. The entry fee is $10 per person at all locations. Register today to secure a spot.
Participants should bring portable chairs and blankets. Learn more or register on FCPA’s website.
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The Fairfax Area Agency on Aging is hosting a free webinar for family caregivers and their loved ones who are interested in learning more about Medicare coverage.
The session will provide an overview of advanced Medicare details such as the Medicare.gov website, the latest regulatory changes, and key legislative proposals, as well as provide individuals an opportunity to ask more complex questions. Register today.
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Low-Cost Animal
Vaccinations and Microchips
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The Fairfax County Animal Shelter will hold the next low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic for dogs and cats on Sunday, October 22.
All clinics will be from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax).
Space is limited to the first 150 people in line. Get there early to take advantage of these services! No pre-registration or appointment is required, and all paperwork will be completed at each clinic.
For more information about vaccines available and additional dates, visit the Animal Shelter’s website.
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The 2nd Annual Mason Space Day will blast off on Sunday, October 22 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. on George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus.
This free, family-friendly event offers an exciting and engaging opportunity to learn about the technology and science behind some of the leading aerospace projects in the area. All ages are invited to learn about the latest in space exploration from those on the front lines and explore space firsthand through a tour of Mason’s Observatory.
The Honorable Charles F. Bolden, Jr., former head of NASA and former NASA astronaut who traveled into orbit four times aboard the space shuttle between 1986 and 1994, commanding two of the missions and piloting two others, will deliver a keynote address.
Meet other event attendees, explore Mason’s Fairfax campus, and visit exhibitor organizations. Food trucks will be available onsite.
Register now or learn more about Space Day.
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Nominations for Disability Inclusion and Equality Awards Due by October 20 | |
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Do you know an individual 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 2023 Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion and Equality Award.
Award winners are honored for demonstrating a commitment to promoting equal rights and community inclusion for people with disabilities and receive an award, presented at an annual awards ceremony on Monday, December 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Government Center (12011 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax | Conference Rooms 200/206).
The three award categories include:
- Individual
- Group
- Self-advocate
Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20. Visit Fairfax County’s website for more information. If you have questions, email [email protected].
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Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Lecture | |
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Because an active violence event can take place anywhere in the world, the community needs to be prepared with how to respond. This lecture, on Tuesday, October 24, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., will help participants learn about attackers, disaster response, and how to prepare for and respond to being trapped in a building during an active violence event.
The training will include a review of past events, the steps law enforcement will take to assist and limit casualties, and answer your questions. This training is open to anyone in the community, but some material may be disturbing.
This training will be in person at the West Springfield District Station community room (6140 Rolling Road, Springfield).
Contact MPO Tony Capizzi at (703) 277-2363 with further questions.
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Mark your calendar for the fall community-wide Friends of Royal Lake (FORL) meeting on Wednesday, October 25 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Kings Park Library Meeting Room (9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke).
Braddock District Supervisor James Walkinshaw will share exciting news about forthcoming projects around Royal Lake. Future work days and improvement areas around the lake will also be discussed.
Contact [email protected] with questions or visit FORL's website.
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Early Voting Happening Now | |
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Early voting for the November 7 election is underway.
In addition to the school bond referendum, ballots for Braddock District residents include elections for the House of Delegates, State Senate, County Board of Supervisors, School Board, Commonwealth's Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk of Court, and the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Board.
You can vote early in person at the Government Center (12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax) at the following times:
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Weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Saturdays (October 28, November 4) 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Sunday (Only October 29) 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
On Thursday, October 26, an additional 13 early voting locations will open throughout the County, and will remain open until Sunday, October 29.
Prefer to vote by mail? Mail-in ballot requests for the November 7 election must be received by Friday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m. You can request your mail-in ballot online or submit a paper application. Learn about ways to request and submit a mail-in ballot on the County’s Vote by Mail page.
There’s still time to Register to Vote or update your voter registration. Learn more at the Office of Elections site.
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