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As you may know, my office and the Providence Community Center have been hosting weekly Food Truck Friday events over the summer. We have transitioned to monthly events this fall.
This month, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the reopening of the Providence Community Center. We hope you can join us on Friday. Sept. 24 from 4pm to 6pm. In addition to Zainy's Flying Grill, we will have lawn games, prizes, and free popcorn!
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Barbara Varon Volunteer Award |
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors announces its annual Barbara Varon Volunteer Award. This award is given annually to a Fairfax County resident whose dedication to improving the community through volunteer service honors the memory of Barbara Varon, former Chairman of the Fairfax County Electoral Board. The nomination process has been extended to October 15, 2021.
Nominees must:
- Live in Fairfax County;
- Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of our community's population; and
- Exhibit patriotism by participating in the electoral process by educating others about all voters' rights and privileges and/or by performing voter registration outreach.
In order to be considered, nominees must perform all of the above activities in a voluntary capacity.
DOWNLOAD A FILLABLE, PDF NOMINATION FORM. THEN SELECT "SAVE AS" OR "SAVE TARGET AS".
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Fairfax Water Customer Focus Group |
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Fairfax Water is reviewing its customer service practices to ensure that we support customers and the community effectively. As part of this effort, we are hosting virtual focus groups with residential and commercial customers in our community to understand and explore your experiences with Fairfax Water.
For Residential Customers:
We are planning to host this 1.5-hour listening session on the evening of October 14, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm via Zoom. If you would like to participate, please register at the link below:
For Commercial Customers:
We are planning to host this 1.5-hour listening session on the morning of October 14, from 8:30 am to 10:00 am via Zoom. If you would like to participate, please register at the link below:
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Virtual Public Information Meeting Sept. 29 for I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension Project (495 NEXT)
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a public information meeting Sept. 29, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. to present the latest updates and information related to the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. Questions and answers will follow presentations.
Visit 495NorthernExtension.org for the meeting link and details on how to participate. Call 703-691-6715 with questions about joining the meeting.
The 495 NEXT project involves extending Virginia’s 495 Express Lanes by approximately three miles from the Dulles Toll Road interchange to the George Washington Memorial Parkway interchange in the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will participate in this meeting to provide an update on their New American Legion Bridge I-270 to I-70 Traffic Relief Plan, with a focus on proposed project improvements in Virginia near the GW Parkway and across the American Legion Bridge into Maryland. Information on this project can be found at 495-270-p3.com.
Virtual Community Meetings Sept. 30 or Oct. 7 for Proposed Bus Plan for Vienna, Tysons, McLean, and West Falls Church
Please plan to attend one of two meetings, Sept. 30 or Oct. 7, both starting at 7 p.m. For Sept. 30, join online or by phone: 1-844-621-3956; access code: 2346 369 4745. For Oct. 7, join online or by phone: 1-844-621-3956; access code: 179 163 8239.
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Email feedback to [email protected].
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Call Fairfax Connector at 703-877-5600, TTY 711.
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Mail comments to Fairfax County Department of Transportation, 4050 Legato Road, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22033.
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Virtual Construction Update Meeting Oct. 4 for Gallows Road at I-66
The Transform 66 project team will hold a virtual construction update meeting on Monday, October 4, at 7 p.m. to discuss upcoming bridge demolition and traffic changes along Gallows Road at I-66.
Traffic is anticipated to shift to the new Gallows Road Bridge beginning in early October. Demolition of the existing structure will follow, beginning in mid-October. Most demolition activity will happen at night due to work occurring over I-66 and the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metrorail Station.
Find more information about Transform 66 Project work along Gallows Road here.
Join from the meeting link using WebEx
Join by meeting number using WebEx
Meeting number (access code): 161 555 0343
Meeting password: TDrzSUXp842
Tap to join from a mobile device using WebEx
Meeting number: 161 555 0343
View the meeting on YouTube
To view a livestream of the meeting on VDOT Live on YouTube, click here.
A recording of the meeting will be available the next day here.
Learn more about the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project here.
Other I-66 Construction Updates:
During the overnight hours through Friday, September 24, continued bridge beam installation at the I-66/I-495 Interchange will require stoppages on I-495 South and I-66 West, and closures of the ramps from I-495 South to I-66 West, from I-66 West to I-495 South, from the 495 Express Lanes South to I-66 West and from I-66 East to the 495 Express Lanes South. More details here.
Overnight ramp closures are also planned at the I-66 interchanges with Nutley Street, Route 50, Monument Drive, and more.
At I-66 East from West Ox Road to Jermantown Road, two lanes will be closed through Thursday, Sept. 23, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., and three lanes will be closed Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24 and 25, 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. for a traffic shift. Various lanes here and at Route 123 will be closed through Friday for bridge construction and repaving.
Three lanes at I-66 East from Gallows Road to I-495 through Thursday, Sept. 23, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., will be closed with stops up to 20 minutes.
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Mosaic Fall Festival
Mosaic is proud to host The Mosaic Fall Festival. Enjoy live music, over 40 vendors, Caboose beer garden, wine garden and more!
This is a weekend-long FREE event on September 25 & 26 from 11am to 6pm. We hope you can stop by our booth and say hello!
For more details on performances and events on the Fall Festival stage, please visit this website.
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James Lee Historical Marker Unveiling
Parking: This event takes place outdoors at the James Lee Community Center. Ample parking is available in the lot.
COVID-19 Precautions: Please wear a face covering or mask while on site and keep a six-foot distance from others. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Stuff the Bus
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for food in Fairfax County. Stuff the Bus is a collaborative program in partnership between Fairfax County Government and local nonprofits. Help feed hungry families by donating to Stuff the Bus.
When: September 11 and October 9, from 10AM to 3PM
Where:
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ESLI Retreat
Riverbend Park will host a retreat for students who wish to make a difference in their communities through environmental leadership and service. The Environmental Student Leadership Initiative (ESLI) is a Fairfax County Park Authority supported volunteer team that seeks to empower the community through environmental action. Students learn how to teach environmental topics to elementary school aged children, sample macroinvertebrates to determine stream health, recognize invasive organisms and more. This free, annual program is open to all motivated, high school students in Fairfax County.
The ESLI Retreat will take place on Saturday September 25, 2021 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Riverbend Park Outdoor Classroom. Riverbend Park is located at 8700 Potomac Hills Street in Great Falls. Participants must register by today, September 22. For more information and to register visit online at ESLI Summer Retreat | Park Authority (fairfaxcounty.gov).
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The Beatle Club
On behalf of Providence Players of Fairfax, Director Michael Donahue is pleased to announce the cast of The Beatle Club, by Teresa Sullivan.
Fri Oct 8, 2021 - Sat Oct 23, 2021
It is the summer of 1965, and it is “the best of times and the worst of times” for global politics, America, and American families. But in the quiet Township of Teaneck New Jersey, a suburb of New York City, teen Mary O’Shea and her three schoolmates are consumed with the imminent arrival of The Beatles at Shea Stadium. Mary leads her lively band of friends in forming a fan club, intent on inviting the British band to stay in their homes and, in return, hopefully receiving a personal invitation to the concert. But events, both past and present, threaten to burst their youthful bubble. The Beatle Club is the story of a nostalgic and timeless memory full of endearing humor and love of friendship and family. This is a world premiere event. Warning: This play contains strong language and adult content. Tickets on sale now!
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NAACP Virtual Career Fair
NoVA Labor is cosponsoring with the Fairfax NAACP a virtual career fair on Saturday, Sept. 25th from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join us for a jobs fair to learn how you can get jobs in building trades. Trades are high-paying roles that will teach you on the job, so you will get paid while you learn!
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Office Phone: (703) 560-6946
Email us HERE if you would like events included in our newsletter or you would like a member of our team to join your HOA meeting.
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