Andres Jimenez

Mason District Supervisor

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Call: 703-360-7273

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Call: 9-8-8

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Call: 703-573-5679

We're thrilled to offer various FREE health resources to all of Mason District at the 3rd Annual Mason District Health Fair!

By partnering with amazing community groups, non-profits, Fairfax County departments, and FCPS schools, Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez is bringing YOU health care resources at no cost, including:

• Flu vaccinations
• Hearing screenings
• Vision screenings + FREE eye glasses/sun-glasses (after vision screening)
• Medicaid and Medicare information services
• HIV testing + and prevention information
• Hepatitis C testing
• Child dental screenings
• and more!

Whether you need these services for you/your child's health records or to simply stay up to date on your health, ALL services will be provided on the spot at no cost.

We are also coordinating transportation from Annandale and Culmore neighborhoods for those in need, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you are struggling to find transportation!

TO REQUEST TRANSPORTATION TO THE HEALTH FAIR email mason@fairfaxcounty.gov or call us at 703-256-7717

¡Estamos felices de ofrecer diversos recursos de salud GRATUITOS a todos en la tercera Feria Anual de Salud del Distrito de Mason!

Gracias a la colaboración con grupos comunitarios increíbles, organizaciones sin fines de lucro, departamentos del Condado de Fairfax y escuelas de FCPS, el Supervisor del Distrito de Mason Andres Jimenez te trae a ti recursos de atención médica totalmente gratis, incluyendo:

• Vacunas contra la gripe
• Exámenes de la audición
• Exámenes de la la vista + anteojos/gafas de sol GRATIS (después del examen de la vista)
• Información sobre Medicaid y Medicare
• Pruebas de VIH e información sobre prevención
• Pruebas de hepatitis C
• Exámenes dentales para niños
• ¡Y más!

Si necesites estos servicios para tu historial médico o el de tu hijo/a, o simplemente para mantenerte con tu salud TODOS los servicios se ofrecerán allí mismo y sin costarte nada.

También estamos coordinando transporte desde los vecindarios de Annandale y Culmore para quienes lo necesiten. ¡No dudes en comunicarte con nosotros si tienes dificultades para conseguir transporte!

PARA SOLICITAR TRANSPORTE A LA FERIA DE SALUD, escribe a mason@fairfaxcounty.gov o llámanos al 703-256-7717

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the

2026 Mason District Restaurant Week!

With a record-breaking number of restaurant and customer participation, this has been our best restaurant week yet! We couldn't have done it without YOU, so thank you for pouring into small businesses all around Mason District.

We're stronger when we come together, and that was made clear during restaurant week! Not only did your business go straight into the pockets of Mason District's small businesses, but one of you won 2 free tickets to the Concert to Rock Cancer where

We Rock Cancer is offering FREE early skin cancer detection screenings!

While we can't wait for next year's Mason District Restaurant Week, we encourage everyone to continue visiting our restaurant week partners and tell them we sent you!

2026 Restaurant Week Participants!

As a reminder, the purple bin at the Mason District Government Center was removed in March 2026. We loved hosting it, but with construction underway on the police station, there’s no longer room to keep it there safely.

The good news is that there are more than 24 purple cans around Fairfax County and neighboring localities, so your jars and bottles still have a home!

Nearby spots to drop off glass:

• Annandale: Wakefield Park
• Alexandria: Tower Ct & S Whiting St
• Arlington: 2800 S Taylor St

Quick tips:

• Purple cans are open daily. Please stop by between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. so we’re good neighbors.
• Clean bottles and jars of any color are welcome, and lids and labels can stay on.
• Please skip lamps, light bulbs, ceramics, porcelain, mirrors, windows, and sheet glass.

Find the closest purple can on the county’s glass recovery map: Purple Can Club Glass Recovery Program - Google My Maps

A Library on Pause, a Community Still Turning the Page

A big thank you to the George Mason Friends and our neighbors at United Baptist Church for keeping the Friends’ good work going while George Mason Regional Library closes for its two-year renovation.

We know how much this library means to Mason District, and we’re excited that it’s expected to reopen in fall 2028 with new meeting, maker, teen, and study spaces! In the meantime, we’d love for you to keep the book love going by dropping off new or gently used books, CDs, and DVDs at the Friends’ donation bin at 7100 Columbia Pike.

If you have a larger donation of three or more boxes or bags, just call 703-720-9019 and they’ll set up a time. Your library holds are paused unless you move them to another branch, and e-books and audiobooks are always available 24/7 with your library card!

Resources:

• Project Page
• George Mason Friends

Mason District Showcases Incredible Talent

A heartfelt thank you to James Albright, the Mason District Arts Council, ArtsFairfax, and every artist, performer, volunteer, and neighbor who made our 2nd Annual Mason District Art Festival such a joy!

We had nearly 70 artists, vendors, and performers fill Columbia Pike with paintings, pottery, jewelry, music, dance, theater, and even stand-up comedy, and it was wonderful to see families creating together at the community painting and art-making stations.

We hope to see you at the next Mason District Arts Festival! If you’d like to get involved with the Mason District Arts Council, please reach out via the contact us form.

Resources:

• Mason District Arts Council
• Festival recap!

Marching Strong Since 1950!

Thank you to the Annandale Chamber of Commerce and the roughly 75 organizations that made this year’s Annandale Parade one for the books! From Bolivian dance groups, school organizations, and Scout troops to local businesses, community advocates, and first responders, thousands of neighbors came out to enjoy the amazing showcase!

The parade has been a tradition since 1950, and this year’s was a great reminder of how much our community’s diversity is worth celebrating. If you missed it or want to relive it, the resources below have photos and recaps, and we hope to see you at next year’s parade!

Resources:

• The Annandale Parade
• Annandale Chamber of Commerce events calendar
• Parade recap!

Many Communities, One Voice in Richmond

Thank you to Senator Saddam Salim for convening the SD37 Elected Officials Summit at Falls Church City Hall on October 23, and to the city, town, county, and state colleagues who took part.

The goal was simple: bring local and state leaders from across the 37th Senate District together to share information and shape legislative and budget priorities before the next General Assembly session.

We heard from budget, energy, cannabis regulation, and transportation experts, as well as had time for an open discussion on where our communities can work together. As Fairfax County's Legislative Chairman, I came away encouraged that when our localities speak with one voice, Fairfax County and Mason District residents are better heard in Richmond.

If you're interested in staying informed on Virginia and Fairfax County's legislative updates, please see the below resources.

Resources:

• Contact Senator Salim’s office: SenatorSalim@senate.virginia.gov
• Virginia General Assembly bill tracking
• Fairfax County Draft 2027 Legislative Program

Policy, Pints, and a Packed Panel on Environmental Justice

Thank you to Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz College for inviting me to "Policy and Pints", and to the students and alumni who joined us with thoughtful questions!

On October 23, I took part in a moderated panel on environmental justice, including a conversation about what green advocacy means in practice. From clean air to safe streets, our discussion was shaped around how important it is for every neighbor to have a voice in the conversations affecting their quality of life.

Conversations like this one remind me why it matters to bring local perspective to national policy, and I’m grateful to the next generation of public servants for their energy and engagement.

Keeping the "Lights On" at Glasgow

Thank you to Principal Lisa Barrow, the Glasgow Middle School staff, and the students and families who made yesterday’s Lights On Afterschool celebration such a bright night.

After-school programs keep kids safe, spark new interests in everything from science to the arts, and give working families peace of mind. They're also where many students find a place to belong whether that's through a sewing club or playing chess!

Glasgow has shown what that can look like, recently earning recognition for sharply reducing chronic absenteeism, with after-school cohorts as part of its approach.

I’m grateful to everyone who makes these opportunities possible for our students, and I’ll keep standing up for after school programs in Mason District.

As Supervisor of Mason District, I take tremendous pride in listening to community voices, voting on actions that better Mason District, and making sure that YOU hear about it.

In this section of the Mason Matters newsletter, I'd like to share some "milestones" that are being accomplished right here in Mason.

If you have any projects or groups you'd like to nominate for this segment, please send them to my office via email Mason@fairfaxcounty.gov

Slowing Down on Lacy Boulevard

Thank you to the Lacy Boulevard neighbors who spoke up about speeding in their neighborhood and to our Fairfax County Department of Transportation team for the traffic review behind this decision.

On October 27, the Board of Supervisors approved “$200 Additional Fine for Speeding” signs on Lacy Boulevard between Columbia Pike and Colfax Avenue. The county’s traffic study confirmed a real speeding problem on this stretch, and the signs remind drivers that speeding on this road carries a $200 fine on top of other penalties.

The Board has asked FCDOT to schedule installation as soon as possible, so keep an eye out for the new signs and thank you for keeping our neighborhood streets safe!

Resources:

• Residential Traffic Administration Program
• View the full report here: October 27th Board of Supervisors Meeting

Scouting for Food in November

Scouting for Food (SFF) is Scouting America National Capital Area Council’s (NCAC’s) largest annual community service project to help feed families in need by collecting non-perishable food and distributing it to local food pantries and food banks throughout the Washington, DC region.

For 40 years, Scouts across the Washington, DC metropolitan area have united to fight hunger through their annual campaign. This fall, our Scouts will once again mobilize thousands of youth and families to collect food donations for neighbors facing food insecurity.

Small Acts. Big Impact. 

A bag of groceries may seem small. But when Scouts, families, volunteers, and neighbors all contribute together, those individual acts of generosity become much bigger. They become meals for families, support for local food organizations, stronger communities, and a generation of young people learning that service is part of leadership. That is what Scouting for Food is all about. 

How You Can Help

You will receive a reminder on November 7 on your front door (or nearby). You then have a week until November 11 to shop for non-perishable food and hygiene products. On Saturday, November 14, place your donation outside your home by 8:30 a.m. for the Scouts to pick up. They will then deliver to their local food pantry, including the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA).

View ACCA's latest shopping list: Fall 2026 Shopping List

TWO Upcoming Opportunities to Support the Wolf Shack!

The Wolf Shack is the PTSA-sponsored in-school food and resource pantry for Justice High School! The Wolf Shack offers FREE food, fresh produce, personal toiletries, clothing, after school snacks, and academic supplies to ALL Justice students.



Justice is the only Title 1 high school in Fairfax County with over 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced services. Our Wolf Shack volunteers support over 1,000 student visits a month during weekly open hours on Wednesdays & Thursdays.

October 28th: Leftover or Extra Halloween Candy Drive

We are asking for extra or leftover candy from Halloween to be donated to the Wolf Shack. Starting October 30th, the PTSA will have Wolf Shack bins in the school front office to accept any and all candy donations. Whatever little goblins don't eat on Halloween night will be appreciated for weeks to come in the Wolf Shack! Want to drop your candy during non-school hours? No problem - just email wolfshack@justicehsptsa.org for alternative bin drop locations. 

November 6th: Justice-Falls Church Bell Game "Stuff the Van" Food & Toiletries Drive

On Friday November 6th, Justice High School hosts the annual, highly anticipated football "Bell Game" against Falls Church High School! Our larger community truly comes together for this much anticipated game every year. This year the Wolf Shack will be holding a "Stuff the Van" food and toiletry drive before the game and through half time to stock the student resource pantry.

Come join the community, enjoy the family-friendly rivalry and concessions, watch our award-winning marching band..and bring along food or toiletries to support our students! Even if you don't stay for the game, drop off donations and say hello. We will be in the parking lot near ticket sales and the entrance starting at 6pm - hope to see you!

Can't make game night, but want to donate? Please consider supporting The Wolf Shack in any of the following ways:

• Make a financial donation which allows us to fill urgent needs (jhsptsa.org/wolfshackfund)
• Become a Food for Neighbors Red Bag Donor to donate easily throughout the school year (https://www.foodforneighbors.org/red-bag-program/)
• Drop-off or have any donation delivered to the front office of JHS (just label with "PTSA Wolf Shack") 
• Purchase directly from our Amazon wish-list and deliver straight to the school (jhsptsa.org/wolfshackwishlist)
• Volunteer for our weekly open hours, packing the family food bags and/or for food distribution pick-ups and unloading (jhsptsa.org/wolfshacksignup)

The Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP) provides vacuum leaf collection for residents in designated areas of Fairfax County from November through January.

Leaves are placed at the curb for specialized trucks to collect and transport them for shredding into mulch or compost.

Leaf collection services begin soon, so check out this interactive map and helpful links below to find out if your residence is serviced and/or where leaves are being collected!

Resources:

• Vacuum Leaf Collection Program
• 2026 Leaf Collection Dates

The Fairfax County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office now offers a FREE alert service for Fairfax County and Fairfax City residents.

You’ll get an email whenever a document is filed on your real estate record, which can help catch title fraud early. This matters most for homes owned free and clear, where fraud can go unnoticed for months or years, and for seniors in particular.

View instructions on signing up here: Property Alerts | Circuit Court

Visit the Craft Gallery of Artisans United on November 7th from 1:00 to 3:00 for the opening reception for our Holiday Show!

They will have light refreshments, craft demonstrations, and more. Meet some of the artists whose work you enjoy, as well.

We look forward to seeing you and sharing the wonderful work by our local artists to start off the holiday season!

The Craft Gallery is located at 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, in the Fred M. Packard Center in the Annandale Community Park.

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will host three virtual public meetings on Nov. 4, 5 and 9, 2026, to present proposed roadway restriping improvements, including new bicycle lanes and marked crosswalks where feasible, in several Fairfax County districts.

The proposed improvements would be implemented in coordination with the Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) 2027 Repaving Program. By presenting the proposals well in advance of the 2027 repaving season, FCDOT aims to gather community feedback and finalize striping proposals for VDOT consideration and approval.

Each meeting will focus on proposed improvements in specific districts, with some neighboring districts combined into one meeting. Residents can participate online or by phone. Public comments will be accepted for two weeks following each meeting.

FIND ALL DATES HERE: FCDOT to Host Three Virtual Public Meetings on Proposed Roadway Restriping Improvements | Transportation