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2023 EDITIONS OF THE DRANESVILLE DISPATCH:

May 12, 2023

May 9 Board Meeting
June 20 Democratic Primary Early Voting
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
May 15: Opioid Awareness Meeting - The Dangers of Fentanyl in Our Community
May 16: NVTC Envision Route 7 BRT Open House
May 20: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival
May 20: Colvin Run - Engineering: Then & Now
May 19 - 20: McLean Day 2023
May 24: AARP Six Pillars of Brain Health
May 25: West Falls Church TSA Plan Amendment Community Meeting

May 8, 2023

FY 2024 Budget Mark-up
zMOD Readoption BOS Public Hearing
McLean District Police Station Monthly Newsletter
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
June 21 Democratic Primary Early Voting
2023 Farmers Markets
MPAarfest 2023 Call for Submissions
reminder - Friday Night Live!
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
Westbound Route 7 Lane Shift to New Difficult Run Bridge in Great Falls Rescheduled for Overnight Hours on May 10
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
May 11: McLean District Station Community Engagement Meeting
May 15: Opioid Awareness Meeting - The Dangers of Fentanyl in Our Community
May 16: NVTC Envision Route 7 BRT Open House
May 20: Colvin Run - Engineering: Then & Now
May 19 - 20: McLean Day 2023
May 24: Reston CAC Monthly Meeting
May 25: Unpacking Gender: How to talk to Kids and Teens Workshop

April 28, 2023

zMOD Public Hearings
Helicopter Noise in Northern Virginia
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Save the Date - May 15: Dranesville Opioid/Substance Use Awareness Community Meeting
Election Officers Needed for the June 20 Democratic Primary 
Friday Night Live!
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
Route 7 Lane Shift to New Difficult Run Bridge
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
Apr. 29: AARP 2023 Scam Jam
May 2: McLean Design Guidelines Open House

April 7, 2023

FY2024 Budget Public Hearings
Consolidated Community Funding Pool FY25-26 Grant Cycle Public Comment
McLean District Police Station Monthly Newsletter
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
MCA: Teen Character Awards Nominations
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
Apr 11: Tax Relief Workshop
Apr. 13: McLean District Station Community Engagement Meeting
Apr. 15: Herndon Parks and Stream Cleanup Day
Apr. 15: MCC Spring Community Parking Lot Sale
Apr. 26: MCA Senior Safety Summit
Apr. 29: AARP 2023 Scam Jam

March 24, 2023

March 21 Board Meeting
FY 24 Fairfax County Budget Community Meetings
Real Estate Assessment Appeals
McLean Trees Foundation: Neighborhood Tree Program
Stephen A. McLaughlin Fairfax County Champions of Character Awards
Herndon Fortnightly Library Maker Lab
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
Mar. 25: MCC Fiesta del Sol
Mar. 31: Green Business Partners Forum
Apr 1: NOVA Housing Expo
Apr. 2: Pedal with Petals Family Bike Ride
Apr 11: Tax Relief Workshop

March 17, 2023

New: Herndon Fortnightly Library Maker Lab
2023 Green Business Partners Forum
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Mar. 20: Herndon Elementary School Renovation Community Meeting 
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
Mar. 18: MCA Sponsored High School Student Job Fair
Mar. 18: AARP "Protect Yourself from Fraud and Identity Theft"
Mar. 21 & Apr 11: Tax Relief Workshop
Mar. 27: FY 24 Fairfax County Budget Community Meetings
Apr. 2: Pedal with Petals Family Bike Ride

March 10, 2023

Virginia Medicaid Renewals
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Plant NOVA Trees: 5 Myths About Trees
Friends of Riverbend Park Native Plant Sale 2023
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
Tomorrow!: MCA I Love McLean Celebration
Mar. 14: Neighborhood & Community Services Open Hire Event
Mar. 15: Fairfax County Housing Symposium
Mar. 18: MCA Sponsored High School Student Jobs Fair
Mar. 27: FY 24 Fairfax County Budget Community Meetings

March 3, 2023

Northern Virginia Region to Collect for Earthquake Relief Fund
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Mar. 8: Dranesville Elementary School Renovation Community Meeting
2023-24 SACC Registration Begins March 9
MPA Youth Art Shows
March 2023 Golden Gazette
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Phone Number
Metro: FY24 Budget Public Hearings
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
Mar. 4 & 5: Tysons Library Friends Book & Media Sale
Mar. 4: Free Steering Wheel Lock Distribution
Mar. 7: Annual Native Seedling Sale Opens
Mar. 8: Westmoreland Street (Lemon Rd to Kirby Rd) Walkway Community Meeting
Mar. 8: G. W. Memorial Parkway Virtual Public Meeting
Mar. 9 & 27: FY 24 Fairfax County Budget Community Meetings
Mar. 9: Planning Commission Public Workshops on SSPA Nominations
Mar. 9: McLean District Station Community Engagement Meeting
Mar. 11: MCA I Love McLean Celebration

February 24, 2023

FY 2024 Advertised Budget
2023 Real Estate Assessments
Review & Comment on the Draft Regional Fair Housing Plan
MWAA: Dulles Toll Road All-Electronic Tolling
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
Feb. 25: Child Seat Inspections
Feb. 27: Turner Farm Dark Skies Preserve Community Meeting
Feb. 27: Older Adult Roundtable - Affordability and Aging
Mar. 1 & 2: Fairfax County, Franconia-Springfield, and Burke Centre Parkways Community Meetings
Mar. 2 - 5: Tysons Library Friends Book & Media Sale
Mar. 4: Free Steering Wheel Lock Distribution
Mar. 8: G. W. Memorial Parkway Virtual Public Meeting
Mar. 9: Planning Commission Public Workshops on SSPA Nominations
Mar. 9: McLean District Station Community Engagement Meeting
Mar 15: Fairfax County Housing Symposium

February 17, 2023

Changes to SNAP Benefits
2023 Spring & Summer Break Camps
Fairfax Water Annual Flush
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
Feb. 18: Stuff the Bus!
Feb 18: Great Falls Grange Foundation Non-Profit Open House
Feb. 18 & 25: Child Seat Inspections
Feb 22: Reston CAC Monthly Meeting
Feb. 27: Turner Farm Dark Skies Preserve Community Meeting
Mar. 1 & 2: Fairfax County, Franconia-Springfield, and Burke Centre Parkways Community Meetings

February 10, 2023

February 7 Board Meeting
Speed Camera Pilot Program
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
reminder - Feb. 15: MCA Public Safety Forum
reminder - Feb. 18: Stuff the Bus!
Feb. 27: Turner Farm Dark Skies Preserve Community Meeting

February 3, 2023

Fairfax Connector Service Changes
February 2023 Golden Gazette
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
Feb. 4: FCPS Dranesville Strategic Planning Community Forum
Feb. 4 & 18: Stuff the Bus!
Feb. 8: PLUS Webinar Wednesdays
Feb. 9: McLean District Station Community Engagement Meeting
Feb. 15: MCA Public Safety Forum

January 27, 2023

January 24 Board Meeting Highlights
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Feb. 4: Dranesville Strategic Planning Community Forum
GWMP North Parkway Rehabilitation Project
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
Jan. 31: West Falls Church Metro Rezoning Community Meeting (FCGP-Metro Development)
Jan. 31: Parking Reimagined Open House
Feb. 1: SSPA Nominations Community Meeting
Reminders:
Dog Licenses due January 31
Jan. 28: Car Seat Inspection
Stuff the Bus!

January 20, 2023

2023 MCC Governing Board Elections
GWMP North Parkway Rehabilitation Project 
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
Jan. 25 & Feb. 8: PLUS Webinar Wednesdays
Jan. 31: West Falls Church Metro Rezoning Community Meeting
Feb. 1: SSPA Nominations Community Meeting
Reminders:
Jan. 21 & 28: Car Seat Inspection
Jan. 22: MLK Jr. Day Celebration @ MCC
Jan. 24 & Feb. 21: Colvin Run Mill Book Club
Jan. 26: Reston Study Planning Commission Workshop

January 13, 2023

Stuff the Bus!
Dog Licenses Due January 31
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
Jan. 14: Chinese New Year Festival
Jan. 17: SSPA Nominations Community Meeting
Jan. 21 & 28: Car Seat Inspection
Jan. 22: MLK Jr. Day Celebration
Jan. 24 & Feb. 21: Colvin Run Mill Book Club
Jan. 26: Reston Study Planning Commission Workshop

January 6, 2023

Fairfax County General Assembly Delegation’s Pre-2023 Session Public Hearing
PLUS Webinar Wednesdays
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
FCPA Summer Camp Registration
Help FCFRD Save a Life During Sudden Cardiac Arrest Emergencies - Download the PulsePoint App!
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
reminder - Jan 10: FCEDA Free Interactive Workshop
Jan 12: Linway Terrace Park Synthetic Turf Conversion Virtual Meeting
reminder - Jan 12: Parking Reimagined Open House

2022 EDITIONS OF THE DRANESVILLE DISPATCH:

December 30, 2022

Running Bamboo
Live Tree Disposal
Consolidated Community Funding Pool Survey
Safely Dispose of Unwanted Firearms
English Empowerment Center Classes
January 2023 Golden Gazette
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
reminder: Dec 31: Car Seat Inspection
reminder: Jan 5 & 12: Parking Reimagined Open Houses
Jan 10: FCEDA Free Interactive Workshop - Starting a Business in Fairfax County

December 19, 2022

Snow Resources
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Parking Reimagined Open Houses
First Hike Photo Contest
New McLean Community Center Executive Director
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
Dec 27 - 29: DMV Connect
Dec 31: Car Seat Inspection

December 9, 2022

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Sites
December 6 Board Meeting Highlights
Information for Haulin' Trash Customers
2022 Holiday Giving Guide
Other Holiday Season Activities
Completion of Rock Hill Road Walkway Project
Reston Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Leadership Positions
GrandInvolve Volunteers
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
December 2022 Golden Gazette
Dec 13: Chesterbrook Road Walkway (Maddux Lane to 41st Street) Community Meeting
Dec 17 & 31: Car Seat Inspection

October 21, 2022

Congratulations Lord and Lady Fairfax!
SHAPE the Future of Aging Town Hall Meetings
Halloween 2022
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
Early Voting Information
Oct. 21 - 31: PLUS and Land Use Legacy System Outage
Oct. 22: Colvin Run Mill Harvest Day
Oct. 22: Bugfest!
Oct. 22 & 29: Car Seat Inspection
Oct. 25 & Nov. 1:Parks, Recreation Open Space and Access Strategy
Oct 26: FCPS Superintendent Reid's Community Conversations
Oct. 26: Reston District Station Community Engagement Program
Oct. 26 & 27: West Falls Church Active Transportation Study Community Meetings
Oct. 29: Drug Take Back
Oct. 29: Free Shred Event at Innovation Center

October 14, 2022

October 11 Board Meeting Highlights
Pediatric COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Booster - Coming Soon
Turner Farm Equestrian Parking Area
MPA Children's Art Walk
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project
Early Voting Information
Oct. 15: Friend of Herndon Fortnightly Library Book Sale
Oct. 15: New Pickleball Courts at Lewinsville Park
Oct. 15: Pleasant Grove Black History Celebration
Oct. 15: Watershed Cleanup Day at Scott's Run Nature Preserve
Oct. 16: McLean Pet Fest
Oct. 17 - 19: DMV Connect
Oct. 18: AARP Retirement Planning Webinar
Oct 19: MCA Forum - An Evening with Dr. Michelle Reid and Our Students
Oct. 22: Colvin Run Mill Harvest Day
Oct. 22: Bugfest!
Oct. 22 & 29: Car Seat Inspection
Oct. 26 & 27: West Falls Church Active Transportation Study Community Meetings

October 7, 2022

Congratulations McLean Volunteer Fire Department!
Farmers Market Fall Harvest Festival
PLUS and Land Use Legacy System Outage October 21 - 31
FCPS Rec Center Membership Sale
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
Early Voting Information
Oct. 9: 'Stuff the Cruiser' Food Drive
Oct. 10: MCC Touch-A-Truck
Oct. 12: Affordable Housing Preservation Comprehensive Plan Policy Virtual Open House
Oct. 12 - 14: 2022 Venture into Volunteering Fair
Oct. 13: McLean District Station Community Engagement Program
Oct. 15: Pleasant Grove Black History Celebration
Oct. 15: Watershed Cleanup Day at Scott's Run Nature Preserve
Oct. 17 - 19: DMV Connect

September 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian and Possible Impacts on Fairfax County
MPAartfest Cancelled
West Falls Church Active Transportation Study Community Meetings
October 2022 Golden Gazette
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
VDOT: Three Lanes of Route 7 Eastbound Open in Reston
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project September Newsletter & Oct 3 - 8 Lane Closures
Early Voting Information
reminder - Oct 1 : McLean Community Foundation Grant Deadline
Oct 5: Car Tax Payment Due
Oct 5: Coffee with a Cop
Oct 6 - 8: Friends of the Great Falls Library Book Sale
Oct 6 & 12: Affordable Housing Preservation Comprehensive Plan Policy Virtual Open House
Oct 19: MCA Forum - An Evening with Dr. Michelle Reid and Our Students
Oct 19: WMATA Public Hearing on Proposed Changes at West Falls Church Station
rescheduled - Oct 22: BugFest!

September 23, 2022

Nov. 8 General Election Early Voting
West Falls Church Active Transportation Study Community Meetings
NPS: G.W. Memorial Parkway North Rehabilitation
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
VDOT: 495 NEXT Lane Closure and Traffic Changes
VDOT: New 66 Express Lanes Western Section Tolling and HOV Rules to Begin Saturday
Native Trees Week
Sept 24: Car Seat Inspections
Sept 25: Herndon NatureFest
Sept 26 - 28: DMV Connect
Sept 28: MCC FY24 Budget Public Hearing
Sept 29: FABB Virtual Panel "Taming Our Major Arterials"
Oct 1 : McLean Community Foundation Grant Deadline
Oct 1: BugFest! at Lewinsville Park

September 9, 2022

National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15
FCPS Superintendent Reid's Community Conversations
Plant NOVA Trees - One Year On
Deer Management Archery Program
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Improvement Project 
Metro: Five Station Name Changes
ArtsFairfax Operating Support Grant
Sept 10: Shop Local Market
Thru Sept 11: Tysons Library Friends Book & Media Sale
Sept 13: West Falls Church Active Transportation Advisory Group Meeting
Sept 13, 14 & 15: Countywide SSPA Virtual Workshops
Sept 17 & 24: Car Seat Inspections
Sept 17: Old Firehouse Block Party
Sept 17: MCC Fall Community Parking Lot Sale
Sept 19: Turner Farm Area Dark Skies Public Meeting
Sept 21 & 22: Veteran & Military Spouse Career Fair

September 2, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
National Preparedness Month
Sept 7: "5 Steps to Preparedness" Webinar
reminder - MCC FY 2024 Budget Meetings
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
I-495 South Exit Ramp to George Washington Memorial Parkway
September 2022 Golden Gazette
Sept 8: McLean Community Advisory Committee Meeting
Sept 8-11: Tysons Library Friends Book & Media Sale
Sept 10: Shop Local Market
Sept 19: Turner Farm Area Dark Skies Public Meeting

August 19, 2022

Back to School
Novavax Vaccine Now Available
Urgent Need for Blood Donation
MCC FY 2024 Budget Meetings
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project Update
VDOT: Route 7/Lewinsville Road Weekend Detours August 26-29
Spring Hill Rec Pool Maintenance Closure
Aug. 20 & 27: Car Seat Inspection
reminder - Aug 21: Old Firehouse Historic Marker Dedication Ceremony 
Aug. 26 deadline: ARPA Nonprofit Sustainability Grants
Aug. 27: Parking Reimagined Virtual Open House
Aug. 29 - 31: DMV Connect
Summer Concerts

August 12, 2022

Library Hours Change August 14th
5 Farmers Market Locations for Food Scraps Compost Drop-Off
MCC Fall 2022 Session Registration Is Now Open
McLean 5K Registration Now Open
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
VDOT: Route 7 Corridor Lane Closures
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project
reminder - Aug 13: Shop Local Market
Aug 21: Old Firehouse Historic Marker Dedication Ceremony 
Summer Concerts

August 5, 2022

August 2 Board Meeting Highlights
Pipe Replacement Along Old Dominion Drive in McLean August 8 - 10
VDOT: Route 7 Lane Closures for Aug. 7-12
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project
G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures
August 2022 Golden Gazette
reminder - Aug. 5 - 7: Virginia Sales Tax Holiday
Aug 10 & 27: Parking Reimagined Public Information Meetings
Aug 13: Shop Local Market

July 29, 2022

COVID-19 Updates & Other Health Department Updates
Blue, Orange and Silver Line Metro Train Service Improvements 
Library Hours Change August 14
Mclean Central Park Bridge Replacement Work 
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) Update
Local Artist Opportunity at Tysons Corner
VDOT: Route 7 Lane Closures
VDOT: 495 NEXT Project 
G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures
July 30: Document Shredding Event
Aug. 2: FCPA Fall Class Registration Opens
Aug. 5 - 7: Virginia Sales Tax Holiday
Aug. 21: Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Events
July - Aug: Music at Arrowbrook Park

July 22, 2022

Heat Safety Tips & Resources
New! 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Local Funding Availability for Affordable Housing
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Congratulations to McLean High School's It's Academic Team
Vietnamese and Korean Speakers Needed as Election Officers for the November General Election
July 28: G. W. Memorial Parkway Virtual Public Meeting & Upcoming Lane Closures
Route 7 Project Updates
Free LinkedIn Learning
July - Aug: Music at Arrowbrook Park
July 27: McLean District Station CAC Picnic
July 29: Exceptional Design Awards Submissions Deadline
reminder - July 30: Document Shredding Event
reminder - Aug. 21 & 28: Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Events

July 8, 2022

COVID-19 Survey Assessing the County's Response
Planning and Land Use System (PLUS)
Parking Reimagined Public Information Meetings
Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) Public Hearing, July 19th
Tree Rescuers
15% Car Tax Relief
VDOT: 495 NEXT Lane Closures for July 10 - 15
VDOT: Route 7 Project Lane Closures for July 11 - 15
G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures
Starting July 9: Music at Arrowbrook Park
July 10 & 31, Aug. 21 & 28: Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Events
July 13: MCC Governing Board & Staff Workshop on Strategic Plan
July 16 & 30: Document Shredding Event

July 1, 2022

June 28 Board Meeting Highlights
Fairfax Founders Fund
Celebrate Independence Day
July 2: MCC Fireworks at Langley High School
July 4: Great Falls Hometown Celebration & Fireworks
July 4: Town of Herndon Celebration
New Helicopter Noise Complaint System
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
July 2022 Golden Gazette
VDOT: 495 NEXT Lane Closers for July 5 - 9, 2022
July 8: Dolley Madison Corridor Study Survey Deadline
July 14, 21 & 28: Public Input On New Community Center in Tysons Corner

June 24, 2022

Children Under Age 5 Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccinations
Celebrate Independence Day
July 2: MCC Fireworks at Langley High School
July 4: Great Falls Hometown Celebration & Fireworks
July 4: Town of Herndon Celebration
VDOT: 495 NEXT Lane Closers for June 27 - 30, 2022
Dolley Madison Corridor Study Survey
June 25: Document Shredding Event
June 25: Car Seat Inspections
June 27 - 29: DMV Connect
June 28: West Falls Church Active Transportation Advisory Group Meeting
June 30: Balls Hill Rd and Old Dominion Dr Intersection Improvements Community Meeting

June 17, 2022

What to Know About Anticipated COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children Under 5
COVID-19 Surveys Assessing the County’s Response
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
VDOT: 495 NEXT Scheduled Lane Closures & Traffic Changes for June 21 - 24, 2022
June 18 & 15: Car Seat Inspections
June 22 & 30: Balls Hill Rd and Old Dominion Dr Intersection Improvements Community Meeting
June 27 - 29: DMV Connect

June 10, 2022

Summer 2022
Friday Night Live!
Summer Sunday Concerts
July-Aug: Music at Arrowbrook Park
Grass Height
Congratulations to our 2022 Cappies Winners!
Save the Date: National Night Out!
June 21 Primary Election Early Voting Information
June 12: Pathways Out of Poverty in Northern Virginia
Deadline June 15: Resilient Fairfax Public Comment
reminder June 16: Lewinsville Park New Restroom Facility Proposal Public Meeting
June 22 & 30: Balls Hill Rd and Old Dominion Dr Intersection Improvements Community Meeting
June 28: West Falls Church Active Transportation Advisory Group Meeting

June 3, 2022

Gun Violence Awareness Day
Herndon Carnival!
G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures
June 4 - 7: Spring Hill Rec Center Temporary Closure
reminder: June 6 & 7: 495 NEXT Public Meetings
June 9: McLean CAC Community Engagement Program
June 13: Cornerstones ADU Program Seminar
June 16: Lewinsville Park New Restroom Facility Proposal Public Meeting
June 25: Document Shredding Event

May 20, 2022

2022 McLean Day Festival
COVID-19 Updates
Congratulations!
NVAHA Housing Leaders Award
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Vietnamese Speakers Needed as Election Officers for the 2022 Elections
May is Building Safety Month
June 6 & 7: 495 NEXT Public Meetings
Friday Night Live!

May 6, 2022

COVID-19 Cases and Outbreaks Continue to Trend Upward in Fairfax Health District
Affordable Housing and Community Center in Tysons Development Announcement
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
SSPA Process Evaluation Open House
June 21 Primary Election Early Voting Information
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
May 10 - 11: VDOT Springvale/Route 7 Road Closure
May 9 - 26 S.M.A.R.T. Employment Readiness Program
May 11: Dolley Madison Corridor Study Public Meeting
May 12: McLean & Reston CAC Joint Virtual Program
May 16-18: DMV Connect

April 29, 2022

FY 2023 Budget Mark-Up
COVID-19 Update
Congratulations Wade Smith!
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Smart City Challenge
IGNITE Small Business Bootcamp Series Registration 
Rec-Pac Registration Underway
Tomorrow: Drug Take Back Day
May 6: 2022 Friday Night Live! Season Kickoff
May 7: Pleasant Grove Day & Indigenous History Presentation
May 11: Dolley Madison Corridor Study Public Meeting

April 22, 2022

McLean Design Guidelines Survey (Deadline April 24)
New Notification Tool for Infill Lot Grading Plan and Conservation Plan Submissions
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures
Happy Earth Day!
Tonight at 9PM: First Annual One Dark Hour
Apr 23: Spring Native Plant Sale
Apr 23: 4th Annual Environment Expo
2022 Farmers Markets
Apr 22-23: Friends of Great Falls Library Semiannual Book Sale
Apr 26: Safe Community Coalition Event
Apr 30: Drug Take Back Day
VDOT: Springvale Road Closed at Route 7 for Two Days - Rescheduled to Week of May 9

April 15, 2022

April 2022 Board Meeting Highlights
Community Development Week
McLean Design Guidelines Survey
Route 7 Corridor Improvements
April 19: Route 7 Corridor Improvements Virtual Construction Update
VDOT: Springvale Road Closed at Route 7 for Two Days Starting Week of April 25
Apr 16: MCC Adult Board Candidate Meet & Greet
April 18 - 20: DMV Connect at McLean Governmental Center
Apr 20: Fairfax Connector October 2022 Proposed Services Changes Public Input
Apr 22: 5th Annual Scam Jam
Apr 22-23: Friends of Great Falls Library Semiannual Book Sale
Apr 23: 4th Annual Environment Expo

April 1, 2022

COVID-19 Updates
Omicron BA.2 Sub-Variant
Some Individuals Now Eligible for Second COVID-19 Booster
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 2022 Golden Gazette
April 1 - June 30: Solarize Fairfax
Starting April 1: FCPL Food Drive
April 3: FCPL Returns to Regular Schedule
April 10: MCC Community Parking Lot Sale
April 12: Tax Relief Workshops

March 25, 2022

Dranesville District FY23 Budget Town Hall
March 22 Board Meeting Highlights
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Doubles Affordable Housing Production Goal
Donations for Ukraine
Pandemic Fatigue & Resiliency
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
McLean Community Center Governing Board Elections
Route 7 Widening Project Updates - Colvin Run Road Detour
G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures
Mar 26: Free Car Seat Inspections
Mar 28 & 31: Fairfax Connector Transit Strategic Plan 
March 29 & April 12: Tax Relief Workshops

March 18, 2022

Celebrate Women's History Month
Mar: 25 Con. Connolly's Women's Health Virtual Roundtable
Congratulations to AAUW's 2022 STEM Essay Contest Winners!
G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures
Mar 29 & Apr 12: Tax Relief Workshops
Mar 31: Dranesville District FY23 Budget Town Hall
Reminders
Tomorrow: Free Car Seat Inspections
Tomorrow: Stuff the Bus
Mar 23: McLean Design Guidelines Workshop
Mar 24: Turner Farm Area Dark Skies Public Meeting

March 11, 2022

Winter Weather Advisory
Supporting the People of Ukraine
March 8 Board Meeting Highlights
G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures
495 NEXT Project Updates
MPA Annual Youth Art Exhibitions
Volunteer Opportunity with the Boy Scouts of America
Mar 16: MCA Emergency Preparedness Forum
Mar 19 & 26: Child Car Seat Inspections
Mar 19: Stuff the Bus
reminder Mar 23: McLean Design Guidelines Workshop
Mar 24: Turner Farm Area Dark Skies Public Meeting

February 25, 2022

FY 2023 Advertised Budget
February 22 Board Meeting Highlights
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
G. W. Memorial Parkway: Upcoming Lane Closures 
Mar 1: Native Seedling Sale Opens
Mar 2: McLean Central Park Development Concept Plan Presentation
Mar 2-5: Tysons Library Friends Book & Media Sale
Mar 7-9: DMV Connect at McLean Governmental Center
March 23: McLean Design Guidelines Workshop

February 11, 2022

Fairfax County FY23 Budget Meetings
Running Bamboo Ordinance Public Hearing
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Northern Virginia Community Health Needs Assessment
Beat the Rush - Start Permit Applications Now for Spring Home Improvement Projects
FEMA National Youth Preparedness Council
Feb 15: Great Falls Grange Public Meeting
Feb 28: "Tips for Talking to Your Kids" Program

February 4, 2022

Celebrating Black History Month
COVID-19 Case Investigation Processes in K-12 Schools to Change After February 4
Metro Farecard Update & FY23 Budget Public Input
Hope Cards Help Law Enforcement and Victims of Abuse
Reminder Feb 7 - 9: DMV Connect at McLean Governmental Center
Reminder Feb 9 & 12: West Falls Church Active Transportation Study Public Meetings
Feb 10: McLean CAC Virtual Program - Silver Shield Anti-Scam

January 28, 2022

January 25 Board Meeting
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Park Board Approves Revision to Clemyjontri Park Master Plan
Jan 31: Planning Land Use System (PLUS) Update
Feb 1: Resilient Fairfax Virtual Public Meeting
Feb 9 & 12: West Falls Church Active Transportation Study Public Meetings
Feb 7 - 9: DMV Connect at McLean Governmental Center

January 21, 2022

New COVID-19 Testing Options Now Available
Route 7 Widening Project Updates
MCC Governing Board Nominations
Jan 24: West Falls Church Active Transportation Advisory Group Meeting
Jan 24 - Feb 4: S.M.A.R.T. Employment Readiness Program
Jan 27: Sign Regulations Community Meeting
Jan 27 & 29: Airport Noise Policy Plan Amendment Virtual Community Open House
Thru Jan 31: Regional Survey on Fair Housing
Feb 20: Low Cost Pet Vaccination and Microchip Clinics
Thru Mar 31: Temporary Expanded Child Care Assistance and Referral Program Eligibility
January 14, 2022 https://conta.cc/3qL6RkD
Virginia Department of Health Opens COVID-19 Community Testing Center in Fairfax
Steps to Take if You Have Tested Positive
County Facilities Reduce Hours
McLean Urban Design Guidelines Project to Commence
Jan 14 & 16: MCC Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Jan 19: Innovation Station North Neighborhood Access Project Virtual Community Meeting
Jan 20: Little Pimmit Run Stream Restoration & Sanitary Realignment Projects Meeting
Jan 22: AARP "Prepare to Care" Virtual Webinar
Jan 27 & 29: Airport Noise Policy Plan Amendment Virtual Community Open House
Feb 1: 2022 Dog License Information

2021 editions of the Dranesville Dispatch:

December 30, 2021

Governor Northam Statement on COVID Case Numbers
CDC Announces a Shortened Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population
Fairfax County Police Open Data Portal
Hours of Operation Changing at I-95 Landfill Complex and I-66 Transfer Station
Plastic Bag Tax to Begin January 1
Jan 1-30: FCPL Winter Reading Challenge
Rec-PAC Summer Job Hiring Events
Jan 10 - 14: DMV Connect at McLean Governmental Center

December 10, 2021

Pfizer COVID-19 Boosters Now Available for People Ages 16-17
COVID-19 Testing and Travel Guidance Updates in Time for Holiday Planning
December 7 Board Meeting:
Expansion of Real Estate Tax Relief Program
Redistricting Plan for New Local Election Districts Adopted
Dec 13: Fairfax County Police Department Meet the Commanders
Dec 15 - Feb 12: MCC "Traveling While Black" Virtual Reality Experience

December 3, 2021

Boosters and Prevention Strategies to Reduce Spread of COVID-19 and Emerging Variants
Holiday Season Events & Info
Herndon Hometown Holidays - Schedule of Events
Ride Through a Holiday Light Show at Frying Pan Farm Park
Dec 4: GMCC Reindog Parade
Dec 3-5: McLean Holiday Art & Crafts Festival
Ways to Support Local Businesses this Holiday Season
Visit Fairfax’s 31 Days of Holiday Happiness
McLean Volunteer Fire Department Santa Tracker & Schedule
December 8: Parking Reimagined - Dranesville District Virtual Town Hall
Now thru Nov 10: SSPA Process Evaluation Survey
Active Transportation Plan for West Falls Church Area
Now thru Jan 7: Lewinsville Park Pickleball Options Public Input

November 19, 2021

Stay Safe from COVID-19 this Holiday Season
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Food Access Program Funding Opportunity
Ride Through a Holiday Light Show at Frying Pan Farm Park
Nov 29 - Dec. 10: S.M.A.R.T. Employment Readiness Program
Due Nov. 29: Mini-grants for Youth-led Projects to Reduce Mental Health Stigma
Dec 1: MCC Virtual Listening Session & Online Survey
Dec 1: Lewinsville Park Pickleball Options Virtual Meeting
Dec 3-5: Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book & Media Sale
REMINDER - Dec 7: Public Hearing on Expanding the Real Estate Tax Relief Program

November 12, 2021

School-Located Vaccine Clinics
November 9 Board Meeting
Expanding Real Estate Tax Relief Program Public Hearing
2021 Environmental Excellence Award Winners
Nov 15: America Recycles Day
Nov 16: Tysons Fire Station # 29 and Bus Transit Facility Project
Nov 17: MCA Public Safety Forum
Nov 17: Chesterbrook Road Walkway Virtual Community Meeting
Nov 18: MCC Community Listening Session
Dec 1: Lewinsville Park Pickleball Options Virtual Meeting
Dec 3-5: Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book & Media Sale
Dec 8: Virtual Health & Care Job Fair
Now Thru Dec 12: Fire & Rescue Toys for Tots Campaign
Now Thru Dec 18: FCPD Victim Services Holiday Gift Card Drive

November 5, 2021

Grand Opening of Holladay Field
Nov 15: SCC & MCC Alphabet Rockers Program
Nov 16: Tysons Fire Station # 29 and Bus Transit Facility Project
Nov 15 & 16: DMV Connect at McLean Governmental Center
Nov 17: Chesterbrook Road Walkway Virtual Community Meeting
Nov 18: MCC Community Listening Session
Dec 1: Hypothermia Prevention Program Begins

October 29, 2021

COVID-19 Booster Shot Information
Planning for COVID-19 Vaccinations for 5 to 11 Year-Olds: What You Need to Know Now
Celebrating Halloween Safely
Spotted Lanternfly - Learn How to Eliminate This Destructive Pest
Nov 4: Veteran and Military Career Fair
Nov 4: Upgrading of 911 Calls to Help Vulnerable Residents, and First Responders
Nov 8 & 18: Draft Safe Streets for All Program Community Meetings
Nov 15 & 16: DMV Connect at Mclean Governmental Center
Nov 17: MCA Public Safety Forum

October 20, 2021

Early Voting Information
October 19 Board Meeting
Groundbreaking The Ovation at Arrowbrook
Congratulations to Samuel Williams
Confederate Names Task Force Public Input
Oct 22 & 23: Tysons Block Party
Oct 23: National Drug Take Back Day
Oct 28: Clemyjontri Park Public Comment Meeting
Oct 28: Fair Housing Public Forum

October 8, 2021

October 5 Board Meeting
Community Vaccination Center in Tysons
Toddler & Youth Size Face Mask Needed
Oct 9: Stuff the Bus
Oct 12 - 30: S.M.A.R.T. Employment-Readiness Program
Oct 14: Resilient Fairfax Virtual Public Meeting
Oct 14: McLean District Station Community Engagement Program
Oct 15 - 17: Great Falls Studios Art Tour
Oct 15: Metro SmartTrip Sale
Early Voting Information

October 1, 2021

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Toddler & Youth Size Face Masks Needed
Updated County App Now Available
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Oct 1-4: VDOT I-495 Southbound Weekend Lane Closures in Tysons
Oct 2: Fairfax Out of the Darkness Walk
Oct 2 - 3: ArtsFairfax Creative Resilience 
Oct 3: MPAartfest!
Oct 4: Little Pimmit Run Sanitary Realignment Project Meeting
Oct 5: Car Tax Payments Due
Oct 7: Fairfax Connector Bus Service Community Input Meetings
Oct 12 - 30: SMART Employment-Readiness Program
Oct 14: McLean District Station Community Engagement Program 
Oct 15 - 17: Save the Date - Great Falls Studios Art Tour
Oct 19: MCA Forum "Changing Neighborhoods: Understanding Infill Development & Tree Canopy Loss"
Oct 28: Clemyjontri Park Public Comment Meeting
Early Voting Information

September 24, 2021

Health Department Waits on Federal and State Guidance Prior to Dispensing Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Doses
Highlights from Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccination Update to Board of Supervisors
Sept 25: Fairfax NAACP - Building Trades Unions Job Fair
Sept 29: I-495 NEXT Virtual Public Information Meeting
Sept 30 & Oct 7: Fairfax Connector Bus Service Community Input Meetings
Oct 2: Fairfax Out of the Darkness Walk
Oct 2 & 16: HomeWise Demonstration Events
Oct 3: MPAartfest!
Oct 4: Little Pimmit Run Sanitary Realignment Project Meeting
Oct 5: Car Tax Payments Due
Oct 9: Stuff the Bus
Oct 15: Metro SmartTrip sale 
Early Voting Information

September 17, 2021

Health Department to Deploy Mobile COVID-19 Testing Lab
Health Department to Expedite Communications for Students Awaiting COVID 19 Contact Interviews
QR Codes Now Available to Digitally Verify COVID-19 Vaccination Status
September 14 Board Meeting
Early Voting Information
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Sept 18: Old Firehouse Center Block Party
Sept 18: Hidden History of Justice Park
Sept 21: SCC Back to School Anxiety Webinar
Sept 21: Active and Thriving Community Grants Program Deadline
Sept 22: MCC Governing Board FY2023 Budget Public Hearing
Sept 24: Strategic Plan Community Survey Closes
Sept 25: Fairfax Peak Open House
Sept 29: I-495 NEXT Virtual Public Information Meeting
Sept 30: Launching Your Business in the Town of Herndon

September 10, 2021

20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Sept 11: Volunteer Fairfax National Day of Service
Sept 11 & Oct 9: Stuff the Bus
Sept 13 & 15: ActiveFairfax Virtual Community Meetings
Sept 14: Proposed Plastic Bag Tax Ordinance Public Hearing
Sept 14: Herndon Town Council to Hold Public Hearing on Ordinance Prohibiting Firearms on Town Property
Sept 14: Park Authority Seeks Public Input on Proposed Pickleball Guidance
Sept 15: Countywide Strategic Plan Virtual Meeting
Sept 17: NVTA TransAction Plan Survey
Sept 29: I-495 NEXT Virtual Public Information Meeting
Sept 30: Fairfax Water Survey

September 3, 2021

Update on COVID-19 Investigations and Guidance for Parents of School-aged Children
Active and Thriving Community Grant Program
Hospitality Industry COVID-19 Assistance
Temporary Change to Separate Yard Waste Collection Requirements
Sept 9: McLean Police CAC Virtual Public Engagement Program
Sept 11: Volunteer Fairfax National Day of Service & Remembrance
Sept 13 & 15: ActiveFairfax Virtual Community Meetings 
Sept 14: Park Authority Seeks Public Input on Proposed Pickleball Guidance
Sept 15: Countywide Strategic Plan Virtual Meeting

August 27, 2021

CDC Recommends the COVID-19 Vaccine for Everyone 12 years and older
Redistricting Fact Sheet
How You Can Help Afghan Refugees
Sept 5: Meadowlark Series Features VCO Ensembles
Sept 15: Save the Date - Countywide Strategic Plan Virtual Meeting
Sept 22: MCC Governing Board FY2023 Budget Public Hearing
Oct 1: McLean Community Foundation Grant Deadline
Oct 3: Save the Date - 15th Annual MPAarftest!

August 20, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose FAQs
Active & Thriving Community Grants Program
UPDATE: North Glebe Road Bridge Work
Road Rules for School Buses, School Zones, and Crossing Guards
Three Elly Doyle Winners Announced by Park Authority Board
Save the Date: Stuff the Bus

August 16, 2021

The Health Department recently announced that, consistent with CDC recommendations, moderate to severely immunocompromised residents who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) are now eligible to receive a third dose. See the announcement below for details.
August 12, 2021 https://conta.cc/3MsMweA
COVID-19 Cases on the Rise
Health Department Now Accepting Requests for Vaccine Services
Masks Required in K-12 Schools, County and Town of Herndon Facilities
CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium & Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Adult Day Health Care Reopening
Carbon Neutral Counties Declaration
Bilingual Voters Encouraged to Serve As Election Officers
New Forest Preschool Opens at Riverbend Park
Aug 13-23: Nine Day Closure of North Glebe Road in Arlington
Temporary Closure of Gerry Connolly Cross Country Trail Continues Until August 16
Aug 16-20: Utterback Store Road Closed for Reconstruction at Route 7
Aug 17: Fairfax County Redistricting Advisory Committee Seeks Public Input

July 30, 2021

July 27 Board Meeting:
- Carryover Recommendations Include Funding for Board Priorities
- September 14: Stakeholder and Public Engagement on Proposed Plastic Bag Tax Ordinance
REMINDER Music at Arrowbrook Park: Summer Entertainment Series
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
2021-22 School Age Child Care
Fairfax County Seeks Volunteers for Selection Advisory Committee
County Seeks Volunteers for Consolidated Community Funding Pool's Selection Advisory Committee
Moving Forward NOVA: Now Recruiting Corps Members! @ CASA
August 6-8: Virginia's 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday
August 16: Deadline to Apply for Cooling Assistance
REMINDER August 18-22: Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book Sale

July 23, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Temporary Expanded Child Care Eligibility
9-1-1 Emergency Health Profile
Route 7 Project Updates
July 26-28: Georgetown Pike Daytime Flagging in McLean
July 28: Real Estate Taxes Due
July 30: Tysons Block Party
August 18-22: Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book Sale
September 12: Food for Others Tysons 5K & Fun Run
October 2: 13th Annual McLean 5K

July 16, 2021

July 13 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Adolescents Ages 12-18 Urged to Get Vaccinated By July 19
Health Department, Fire and Rescue Partner on Homebound Vaccine Program
VDOT: I-66 Eastbound Direct Access Ramp to West Falls Church Metrorail Is Now Open
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
July 28-29: DMV Connect at the Government Center
July 29: Community Meeting on Proposed Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for 7700 Leesburg Pike
REMINDER - August 3: National Night Out with the Fairfax County Police Department

July 9, 2021

Jones Branch Connector Receives National Recognition
Addressing Homelessness in Fairfax County
NCS Senior Center Re-Opening 2021
July 14, 21, 28: zMOD - Long-Term Care: Understanding Options and Advocacy
July 21: Fairfax Countywide Strategic Plan - Community Update and Feedback Session
July 30: Long-Term Care: Understanding Options and Advocacy
July 30: McLean Central Park Comment Period Extended

July 2, 2021

Notable New State Laws Effective July 1, 2021
New zMOD and Planning Websites
Public Safety Updates:
- Stolen Vehicles Prompt Home Security Reminders
- McLean District Station Community Engagement Meeting
- National Night Out August 3
July 4: Great Falls Hometown Celebration and Parade
July 4: Town of Herndon Fireworks
July 10 & 24: Document Shredding Event

June 25, 2021

Farmers Market Composting Program
2021-2022 McLean Community Center Governing Board
Families for Safe Streets Survey
June 26: Environment Expo: Get Outdoors!
July 4: McLean Community Center 4th of July Celebration

Coronavirus Updates

June 17, 2021

Government Center COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to Offer Walk-in Hours
Funds Available to Help Fairfax Businesses Recover from COVID-19
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Update on Sick Birds
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
VDOT: Georgetown Pike Closed in Great Falls June 18-21
June 22: McLean CBC Board of Supervisors Public Hearing
June 26: Document Shredding Event
VDOT: Virtual Construction Update Meetings June 29 & 30
Planning and Land Use System Release July 1
Zoning Ordinance Modernization Effective July 1
June - July 27: Communities of Trust "Meet the Chief" Series
July - August: Music at Arrowbrook Park

May 28, 2021

COVID-19 Social Distancing and Capacity Restrictions Have Now Ended in Virginia
Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard Now Live
As Pool Season Begins, Know the Latest COVID-19 Guidance
Letter from the Park Authority
VDOT: Linway Terrace Closed in McLean June 1 - 11
June 8 Primary Election Early Voting

May 21, 2021

DMV to Expand Appointment Opportunities as COVID-19 Restrictions are Eased
Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) Will Resume Normal Services and Introduce New Hours June 5
Park Authority Steps Up Enforcement Activities at Scott’s Run
May 24: McLean Central Park Development Concept Meeting
May 26: McLean CBC Planning Commission Public Hearing
May 27: Tools 2 Thrive: Mental Health & Wellness in the Black Community
June 11: Heart of Gold Foundation Closing the Sickle Cell Gap Blood Drive

May 14, 2021

Governor Updates Face Covering Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People Effective May 15; Moves Up Capacity and Distancing Changes to May 28
COVID-19 Vaccine for 12- to 15-Year-Olds Is Now Available, Here Is What You Need To Know
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Fairfax County Public Libraries Update
May 15: McLean Day 2021 - A Drive-Thru Entertainment Event
May 19: "Criminalization of Black & Brown Girls" Virtual Discussion
May 19, 20 & 26: FCPD Virtual Community Safety Presentations

May 6, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine is Readily Available and Free
Restaurant Revitalization Fund and Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Now Open and Available to Help Businesses
Water Bill Assistance through Fairfax Water
May 4 Board Meeting
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Rec-PAC Registration for In-Person Summer Programs
May 6: Police Chief Public Input Session
May 7: Wolf Trap Summer 2021 Tickets Go on Sale
May 14 : EQAC Student Member Application Deadline
May 24: McLean Central Park Development Concept Meeting

April 29, 2021

Governor Northam Updates Mask Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People
Tysons Vaccination Center Walk-In Appointments or Schedule Directly With Health Department
May 11: West Falls Church Plan Amendment Virtual Community Meeting
Questions about Recycling?

April 27, 2021

CDC and FDA Lift Pause on J&J Vaccine
FY 2022 Budget Mark-Up Package
Deferral of Two Planning Commission Hearings Scheduled for April 28
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative

April 23, 2021

Governor Updates COVID-19 Executive Order Restrictions
Phase 2 Vaccine FAQs: Finding Appointments in VaccineFinder
Davis Appointed New Fairfax County Chief of Police
June 8 Primary Election Early Voting
REMINDER Tomorrow: Drug Take Back Day

April 16, 2021

April 18: All People Age 16+ Eligible for a Vaccine
Community Vaccination Center to Open in Tysons Area April 20
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Will Not Be Administered Until Further Notice
Updates from April 13 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Park Road, Vermont Avenue Closed in McLean
REMINDER - April 22: DTA Virtual Tax Relief Workshops
April 21, May 6 & 20: FCPD Neighborhood Safety Presentation
April 24: Drug Take Back Day
April 30 - May 9: FCAS PetDash Virtual 5K
Solarize Fairfax County 2021

April 9, 2021

Volunteers Needed for Inova Vaccination Center
FY2022 Budget Public Hearings
Park Authority Amusements and Facilities to Reopen for Spring
Celebrate Earth Month 2021 With The OEEC
ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan Meetings & Survey
April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26: FCPD Virtual Scams and Frauds Presentations
April 17: McLean Community Center’s Earth Day McLean—Act Locally drive-thru event
April 21: MCA Forum on Criminal Justice Reform
April 22: Little Pimmit Run Chesterbrook Road Virtual Community Meeting
DCC Grass Height

April 7, 2021

Vaccine Registration Now Open for All of Phase 1c

April 5, 2021

Vaccine Registration Now Open for Some Frontline Essential Workers in Phase 1c

April 2, 2021

What You Need to Know About Vaccination Locations in the Fairfax Health District
COVID-19-Related Funeral Cost Assistance Available from FEMA
April 6: Fairfax County Police Chief Selection Public Input Session
April 6 - 18: Hiring Information for Therapeutic Recreation Services 2021 Summer Camp
April 8: McLean District Station Community Advisory Committee Meeting
April 13 & 27: Town of Herndon Proposed FY22 Budget Public Hearings
April 15 & 22: Department of Tax Administration Virtual Tax Relief Workshops
April 2021 Golden Gazette

March 30, 2021

Registration Now Open for All of Phase 1b

March 26, 2021

Governor Announces Limited Capacity Increases for Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings, Some Entertainment Venues as Vaccinations Rise
COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Now Open for Public Transit Workers and Mail Carriers
Join the Health Department’s Team of Vaccinators
Update on COVID-19 Testing Sites Available in the Fairfax Health District
Updates from March 23 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Library Express Services
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
March 31: Great Falls Citizens Association Town Hall Meeting Route 7 & Towlston Road Intersection
OLLI Mason Free Spring Term Online Classes

March 22, 2021

Tonight: Dranesville Budget Community Meeting
Virginia Individual Income Tax Filing and Payment Deadline Extended to May 17, 2021
Don’t Fall Victim to These 6 COVID-19 Scams
March 26: Virginia Hispanic Chamber Event "The Facts About COVID-19 Vaccine"
March 26: Developmental Disabilities Resources During COVID-19

March 17, 2021

Registration Now Open for Three More 1b Essential Worker Groups
COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Form Now Available in Spanish
Select Private Health Care Providers to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine
Fairfax County Landlords: Apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program For Your Tenants

March 11, 2021

March 22: Dranesville Budget Community Meeting
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Variants
More Vaccine Registration FAQs: Supply Update, Choosing a Vaccine, State System and More
CDC Issues New Guidance for
Fully-Vaccinated People
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
March 15: Public Meeting on Wolf Trap Fire Station Proposed Wireless Facility
March 24: McLean Community Center Budget Public Hearing
March 25: 2021 Dranesville District Paving and Restriping Program
McLean Community Foundation Announces
April 1 Grant Request Deadline

February 24, 2021

FY 2022 Advertised Budget Process
COVID-19 Vaccination Partners Expand in Fairfax Health District
Governor Announces Changes to COVID-19 Executive Order Restrictions Effective March 1
CECAP Public Meeting February 25 & Online Surveys Open Until March 14
Two Vacancies on the Board of Zoning Appeals
FAA Seeking Public Comments on NES by March 15

February 12, 2021

Vaccine Dashboard and Registration Status Checker Now Available
AARP COVID-19 Vaccine Information Session February 20
Fairfax Water’s Deadline for the COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program Extended
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
McLean CBC Open House February 20

February 8, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Community Conversation for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
Register for Feb. 9 Webinar: Second Draw PPP and Resources for Businesses
Fairfax Health District is Hiring For Pandemic Response Efforts
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
2021 MCC Governing Board Elections
MCC 2021 Summer Camps & Trips Registration Now Open
Park Authority Spring Class Registration Begins February 9

February 3, 2021

Health Department Provides COVID-19 Vaccination Update to Board of Supervisors
Fairfax Connector Passengers Reminded of Federal Face Mask Mandate on Buses, at Transit Hubs
COVID-19 Super Bowl Guidance: Enjoy the Game at Home With Immediate Household Members
Stuff the Bus February 6

January 29, 2021

Vaccine Distribution Process to Follow New State Guidelines
February 2021 Golden Gazette
West Falls Church Task Force Meeting
Reminder: Stuff the Bus January 30 & February 6

January 26, 2021

What You Need to Know About Limited Vaccine Supply
Reminder: First Annual Smart City Challenge
Reminder: Stuff the Bus January 30 & February 6
Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

January 22, 2021

Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccine in Fairfax
What You Need to Know if You Have Registered to Get a Vaccine Appointment
COVID-19 Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions
Delegate Sullivan COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall Saturday
Tips to make the air in your home safer during COVID-19
First Annual Smart City Challenge
Stuff the Bus January 30 & February 6

January 15, 2021

Process for Scheduling Vaccination Appointments at Health Department Clinics
New Resources for Small Business from the COVID-19 Relief Bill
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative

January 11, 2021

Vaccinations Begin Week of January 11 for Eligible 1b Populations

January 7, 2021

Governor Northam Announces New Steps to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Discussion with Dr. Anthony Fauci
Search Underway for Next Fairfax County Police Chief
Fairfax County General Assembly Delegation’s Pre-2021 Session Public Hearing
American Legion Bridge Transit Study Public Meeting
Upcoming Public Meetings on the Transit Strategic Plan (TSP)
Park Authority Seeking Public Comment on Proposed Fee Adjustments
McLean Community Center Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

December 22, 2020

What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines
Keep Your Lights up for Healthcare Heroes
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Metrobus Riders Return to Boarding Through Front Door, Paying Fares on Sunday, January 3
Park Authority Seeks Public Input on Pickleball
FCPL Branch Out Winter '20-'21

December 15, 2020

Virginia Department of Health to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall December 16
COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program Application Deadline December 30
Reminder: Clemyjontri Master Plan Revision Meeting
Five New Managing the Moments Videos from Safe Community Coalition

December 11, 2020

Gov. Northam Announces New Targeted Measures
Know the Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
Facebook Live Series On The County’s Spanish Facebook Page
Clemyjontri Master Plan Revision Meeting
FSO & Fairfax Ballet present The Nutcracker
Dulles Toll Road Goes Cashless

December 8, 2020

Ways to Give This Holiday Season
6 Ways to Manage Mental Health During COVID-19
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
MCA to Host Public Forum on Policy and Justice Reform Featuring Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano
Westmoreland Street Corridor Future Intersection Improvements

November 25, 2020

Winter Holidays and COVID-19
COVID-19 Data Dashboard Now Includes Contact Tracing
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Virtual Meeting on Westmoreland Street Corridor Improvements, December 2
Victim Services 7th Annual Holiday Gift Card Drive

November 13, 2020

Governor Northam Announces New Statewide Measures to Contain COVID-19
COVID-19 Holiday Health Guidance
Evictions on Hold Through December 31
Safe Community Coalition Rolls Out Managing the Moments Video Series
McLean Community Business Center (CBC) Q & A Session

October 30, 2020

REBUILD VA Grant Program Increases Scope of Eligibility and Awards
Governor Northam Directs $30 Million to Support Workforce Training for Unemployed Virginians
Get the Shot, Not the Flu
Reminder to Have a Safe Halloween
McLean Community Business Center (CBC) Study Virtual Community Open House

October 22, 2020

Fairfax County Gives Businesses More Tools to Operate Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
3 Things To Know about COVID-19 Symptoms in Children
News from School Board Member Elaine Tholen
Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance Modernization Project
VolunteerFest
Virginia Deadline to Request a Ballot by Mail October 23

October 15, 2020

How Outdoor Workers Can Protect Against COVID-19
Planning Underway For Future COVID-19 Vaccine
VDOT EXTENDS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
News from School Board Member Elaine Tholen
County Seeks Community Input on Funding Pool Categories
2020 Census Deadline October 15
Virginia Voter Registration Deadline Extended to October 15

October 2, 2020

Traditional Trick-or-Treating Not Recommended for Halloween; Safe Alternatives Available
Virtual MPArtfest
REMINDER: VDOT to Hold Public Hearings
Flu Vaccination Clinics for Older Adults
Dead Run Stream Restoration Virtual Meeting
MCA Monthly Board of Directors Meeting with Dranesville District School Board Member Elaine Tholen

September 25, 2020

Message from the Park Authority
Get Your Flu Shot
Stuff the Bus Saturday
Public Safety Community Input Session
Little Pimmit Run Tributary at Woodland Terrace: Stream Restoration and Stormwater Improvement Project
DMV Connect - By Appointment Only
MCF Grant Request Deadline Oct. 1
Early Voting Hours

September 17, 2020

September 15 Board Meeting
Early Voting Information
Back to School Newsletter from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
What to Know if You or a Family Member is Returning Home from a Campus COVID-19 Outbreak
Drug Take-Back Boxes Reopened

September 9, 2020

Message from the Health Department
How to Submit Documents When Applying for Food, Financial and Medical Assistance
What to Do When an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
Old Firehouse Learning Connection Program
Stuff the Bus
Virginia DMV-Issued Credentials Extended
SmarTrip now on iPhone and Apple Watch

August 18, 2020

Local Healthcare Systems Join Forces on Masking Campaign
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
CARES Act Funding for Affordable Housing Providers
Fairfax Connector Returns to Full Service Beginning August 29
Help Needed with Absentee Voting

August 14, 2020

Virginia Eviction Moratorium Extended
Supporting Return to School Program
Metro Update
When and How to Safely Visit Grandparents and Older Adults
NV Rides in Need of Volunteers

August 7, 2020

Inaccurate Center for Voter Information Mailing
Virginia Sales Tax Holiday
Cornerstones Back-to-School Drive
Health Department Launches New Portal for Community Partners to Share COVID-19 Information

August 5, 2020

COVIDWISE Exposure Notification App

July 31, 2020

Help Keep COVID-19 Case Numbers Down
Summer Entertainment Series Returns with Livestream Concerts
Friday Night Live!
Assistance for Small Businesses
Election Officers Needed for November 2020 Election
Tips for Parents and Caregivers During COVID-19
Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) Resources
Free School Physicals for Uninsured Children

July 29, 2020

July 28 Board Meeting Summary
2020 Census Takers Begin Visiting Unreported Homes
Update from Elaine Tholen,Dranesville District School Board Representative
Rebuild VA Grant Fund for Small Businesses
Inova Update
Cox Communications Update
NV Rides in Need of Volunteers

July 24, 2020

Tips for Cleaning and Disinfecting at Home during COVID-19
Fairfax County Public Schools Update
Routine Immunizations for Children
Metro Update
CECAP Task Force Meeting
Dive Back into Swim Lessons with the Park Authority
Beautiful Me: Celebrating Children of Color

July 20, 2020

McLean CBC Task Force Virtual Meeting
West Falls Church Transit Station Area Task Force Virtual Meeting
Fairfax County Seeks Public Input on Proposed Modernized Zoning Ordinance
Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways Alternatives Analysis and Long-Term Planning Study

July 17, 2020

Face Coverings Can Save Lives and Keep COVID-19 Case Numbers Down
Contact Tracing: Answer the Call
Help Wanted: Recruitment of Contact Tracing Staff Continues
Virginia Adopts Workplace Safety Standards to Protect Workers from COVID-19
Staying Safe at an Event or Gathering During COVID-19

July 15, 2020

Fairfax County Seeks Public Input on Proposed Modernized Zoning Ordinance
Provide Input on the Route 28 and Dulles Toll Road/Dulles Greenway Study
Tysons Partnership Pandemic Response Survey
Fairfax County to Offer 14 Satellite Absentee Voting Locations for the November 2020 Election
Fairfax County Increases Funding for Fairfax RISE: Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Program
Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia Offers Area Businesses Free Facilitated Support Group Sessions
Virginia Transportation Construction Job Board

July 10, 2020

Several County Facilities to Provide In-Person Services in Phase Three
Ways to Help During COVID-19
Upcoming Career Fairs
FCPS Community Meetings
Summer Activities for Kids and Families
Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Resources

July 8, 2020

Reminder: Herndon-Reston Bus Service Review Virtual Public Meeting July 8 + Ways to Provide Input
Nonprofits Providing Free Legal Help to Small Businesses in Fairfax County
Update from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative
Fairfax County Public Library Update
Food Benefits for School-Age Children

July 6, 2020

FCPS Return to School Virtual Town Hall July 6
Herndon-Reston Bus Service Review Virtual Public Meeting July 8

July 1, 2020

Virginia Enters Phase Three of Reopening July 1
New Virginia Laws Take Effect July 1
Phased Reopening of RECenters and Other Park Facilities + Outdoor Group Fitness Classes
Leaving Home? Know the COVID-19 Risks Before You Go
Phase Three Reopening for NCS: Camp Fairfax, NCS Connects Summer, and Virtual Programming
Inova Update
4th of July Drive-Thru Celebration in Great Falls

June 25, 2020

Updates from June 23 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Fairfax County Reduces Penalties for Late Car and Real Estate Tax Payments
- Reminder: Due Date to Pay First Installment of Real Estate Taxes Extended to August 28
Virginia Phase Three of Reopening to Start July 1
A Safe Space to Dig Deep: Mental Health and Wellness in the Black Community
Virtual Career Fair for Tech Professionals
Unemployed Health Insurance Hotline
An Update from Inova
Essential Supplies Needed for Child Care Programs
MCC Super Summer Scavenger Hunt
Route 7 Project Updates

June 23, 2020

Metro Update
Fairfax County Public Library Update
Temporary Shelter Available During COVID-19
McLean CBC Task Force Virtual Meeting June 29

June 17, 2020

Board Public Safety and Economic Initiatives Committees Updates
Three Steps to Stay Safe from COVID-19
Solarize Fairfax 2020
Newsletter from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative

June 12, 2020

Northern Virginia Enters Phase Two of Reopening
Face Coverings Required Inside Public Places
Park Facilities Update
West Falls Church Task Force Task Force Virtual Meeting June 16
Governor Northam Announces New Tools for Virginia Workers and Job Seekers

June 10, 2020

Board Issues Joint Statement, Announces Task Force on Equity and Opportunity
Fairfax County to Enter Phase Two of Reopening on Friday, June 12
Video from Cornerstones June 8 Virtual Town Hall
Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments Hosting Blood Drives

June 5, 2020

Cornerstones Virtual Town Hall on June 8
More FCPA Farmers Markets Open
Fairfax RISE - Application Opens June 8
Beware of COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Government Employee Impersonation Scams
Guidance for Building Water System Flushing After Closures

June 3, 2020

Who to Contact for COVID-related concerns/questions
DMV Reopening Plan
COVID-19 Testing Options
Fairfax County Public Library Curbside Services
Donated Face Coverings Now Accepted at Police Stations
Help from the Heart Community Drive

May 29, 2020

Link to video recording of Virtual Town Hall with State Senator Barbara Favola, Delegate Kathleen Murphy, and Arlington County Chair Libby Garvey
Fairfax County enters Phase One - Things to Know
Parks Update
Forward FCPS
Fairfax County Approves Use of Outdoor Space for Restaurants and Exercise Facilities During Phase One
Reminder: Public Input Sought on Zoning Modifications
County COVID-19 Website Gets a Refresh

May 27, 2020

Virtual Town Hall with State Senator Barbara Favola, Delegate Kathleen Murphy, and Arlington County Chair Libby Garvey May 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Fairfax County to Enter First Phase of Reopening
Face Coverings Required Inside Public Places in Virginia Starting May 29
Special Board of Supervisors Meeting May 28 to Consider Emergency Ordinance for Businesses

May 22, 2020

FCPA and FCPS Amenities Update
Fairfax County Summer Camps, Rec-PAC, SACC Cancelled
Virtual Job Fair for College Students and Recent Grads presented by Fairfax County EDA
Public Input Sought on Fairfax Connector Fall 2020 Service Changes
Information from the County's Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination

May 20, 2020

Stuff the Bus Success
Phased Reopening of Fairfax County Parks
StayHomeVirginia.com - Housing Resources for those Impacted by COVID-19
- Related Fairfax County Resources
Reminder: Metro to Close Orange and Silver Line Stations in Fairfax County for Expanded Construction Activities
Donations Needed - Cloth Face Coverings

May 18, 2020

Stuff the Bus Reminder

May 15, 2020

Stuff the Bus
County Trash and Recycling Services Update
Metro and Fairfax Connector to Require Face Coverings starting May 18

May 12, 2020

FY 2021 Budget Adopted
Fairfax RISE
Update on Reopening from Governor Northam
Additional Data Now Available on County's COVID-19 Case Data Dashboard
Purple Bins Return to Fairfax County

May 8, 2020

Stuff the Bus
Phased Opening of Fairfax County Park Authority Golf Courses and Farmers Markets
Six Steps to Proper Hand Washing

May 5, 2020

Supervisor Foust's Statement on the Fairfax County FY 2021 Budget Markup
Phased Approach to Reopening Virginia
How can I reduce my risk of exposure to COVID-19 at home and work as the country reopens?

May 1, 2020

COVID-19: Health Care Options for the Uninsured
Help with SNAP, Medicaid, Employment Assistance
COVID-19 Resources Available in Several Languages
Fairfax At Home

April 30, 2020

A Message from Inova
Final FY 2021 Budget Public Hearing Today
Newsletter from Elaine Tholen, Dranesville District School Board Representative

April 29, 2020

Fairfax County Garden Plots Reopen
FY 2021 Budget Public Hearings Continue Today
COVID-19 Spiritual Support by Phone Available for Older Adults and Other Mental Health Resources
- Other Mental Health Resources
Fairfax County Now Offers COVID-19 Text Messages in Spanish

April 28, 2020

County Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Fund
FY 2021 Budget Public Hearings Begin Today

April 27, 2020

Governor Northam's Blueprint for Easing Public Health Restrictions
- Testing and Tracing
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Hospital Capacity and Staff
- Phase One of Easing Restrictions
Budget Public Hearings Reminder + How to Participate
New Fairfax County Health Department Data Site

April 24, 2020

Budget Public Hearings Reminder + How to Participate
What Apartment Residents and Building Owners Can Do to Limit the Spread of Coronavirus
- Recommendations for Apartment and Condo Residents
- Recommendations for Building Owners, Landlords, and Management Companies

April 23, 2020

Metro Summer Work

April 22, 2020

FY 2021 Budget Virtual Town Hall - Recording Available to View Online
Budget Public Hearings Reminder
Earth Day 2020

April 21, 2020

Celebrate National Library Week
Additional Online Resources from Fairfax County
- Virtual pet adoptions
- Get wedding license online
- FCPA Virtual Exploration Center
- Department of Family Services Parenting Support
Free, Virtual English Learning Opportunities
Tips and Advice from the Safe Community Coalition's Mental Health Committee
Neighborhood Assistance Program
Cox Communications Connect2Compete

April 20, 2020

FY 2021 Virtual Budget Town Hall Reminder

April 17, 2020

NOVA to Offer Tuition-Free Summer Online Courses for Region's High School Students
Special Edition of McLean High School's Newsmagazine, The Highlander
Falls Church Station Closed this Weekend in Preparation for Summer Platform Project
Resources from Fairfax County's Department of Family Services

April 16, 2020

zMOD - Input sought on proposed changes to rules for ADUs and home-based businesses

April 15, 2020

April 14 Board Meeting
- Small Business Microloan Fund
- BOS Meeting Calendar and Upcoming Meetings
- Developmental Approval Extensions
- Admissions Tax
Virtual School Board Town Hall Meetings with Dranesville School Board Representative Elaine Tholen
School Counselors Available
Health Alert Toolkit
COVID-19 Language Portal

April 13, 2020

April 14 Board Meeting
Coronavirus donations guidance
FCPA trail update

April 10, 2020

Health Department mailing
Coronavirus info in ASL
Coronavirus safety tips for employers and employees

April 10, 2020

FY 2021 Updated Budget Proposal

April 9, 2020

Wellness resources
Things to do while social distancing
Fairfax Connector service changes

April 7, 2020

Link to revised budget proposal
Solid waste update

April 6, 2020

CDC recommends wearing cloth face masks in public
COVID-19 and kids - the problem with playdates
Fairfax Police Chief addresses COVID-19 concerns
Additional Metro service reductions
GWMP update from NPS

April 3, 2020

Visit Fairfax
Fairfax First
Support local restaurants – Take Out Trail
Tenant/Landlord Rights
Fairfax County Court Information
Chamber Resources for Businesses; Nova, Dulles, Asian American
GWMP Update from NPS

April 2, 2020

CSB for basic needs assistance
Food resources interactive map
Fairfax Area Meals on Wheels
Human Resources Guide
Assistance for Senior Transportation
Resources for businesses
Senior Transportation Assistance
Legal Services of Northern Virginia
Ways to help in your neighborhood
Non-profit donation requests
Volunteer Opportunities
- Medical Reserve Corps
- Volunteer Fairfax
- Fairfax County Volunteer Management System
Donate Masks and Disposable Gloves
Inova
Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Donate Blood
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program
Embry Rucker Community Shelter and Winter Overflow and Hypothermia Programs
Cornerstones Assistance Services and Pantry Program (ASAPP)
SHARE of McLean
FCPS/Community-based resources link
Ways to support local and small businesses

April 1, 2020

Census reminder
Public safety during coronavirus pandemic
- FCPD
- Fire and Rescue
- 911 Call Center
- Sheriff’s Office
Domestic violence awareness and resources
CSB Assistance from a Distance

March 31, 2020

Reminder – How to conduct County business online with links
Solid waste operational changes explained
BOS Budget Committee Meeting Update
Be aware of coronavirus scams

March 30, 2020

Governor Northam’s Stay at Home order
Information about 3/31 BOS Budget Committee Meeting + How to watch

March 27, 2020

Reminder – Fairfax County Government buildings closed to the public as of 5 pm March 27
Link for how to conduct County business online
How to contact Supervisor Foust's office
Update on coronavirus cases in VA
Trash and recycling update
Utilities update
2020 Census reminder
FCPA FAQs
Fairfax County Field Journal for kids
Theatre for students at home from Traveling Players

March 26, 2020

Defining the terms - “social distancing,” “self-isolating,” “quarantine”
Fairfax County Budget
Board will discuss at 3/31 budget committee meeting + how to watch
FCPS distance learning
Healthcare options for the uninsured
Virginia SNAP Program to issue emergency benefits
Public transportation update

March 25, 2020

Message from Inova
- 3 Respiratory Illness Clinic locations
- How to help during this time
Protect Your Pipes – Don’t Flush Wipes
McLean Community Center update
495 NEXT comment period extended

March 24, 2020

Vehicle and Business Tax Filing Deadline Extended to June 1
First Real Estate Tax Payment Deadline Extended to August 28
FCPA closures
County government closures

March 23, 2020

School closures
Statewide business restrictions
Fairfax Connector update
How to watch March 24 BOS meeting
FCPA closures
Special hours at grocery stores and pharmacies
Town of Herndon info
Department of Family Services resources

March 23, 2020

FCDOT meeting/website information
Preferred Plan for Herndon/Reston Area Bus Service
2020 Repaving and Restriping Plans

March 20, 2020

County closures
FCPA indoor facilities
SACC spring break services cancelled
Senior centers
NPS updates
- Great Falls visitors center and Clara Barton Historic Site closed
- Outdoor areas of GW Parkway remain open
Webinar for local businesses
Absentee voting information for Towns of Clifton and Vienna May 5 elections
Department of Family Services assistance from a distance resources

March 19, 2020

Food resources interactive map
CSP for basic needs assistance
Meals on Wheels
Human Services Resource Guide
Neighbor to Neighbor Program
Tax Relief for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Extended
Special Hours at Grocery Stores
Assistance for Senior Transportation
- HVN, Shepherd’s Center of Great Falls and McLean. Arlington, Falls Church
Supporting Local and Small Businesses
Resources for Businesses

March 18, 2020

Summary of Northam’s March 17 Press Release
Limiting non-essential gatherings to no more than 10 people
Restaurants, fitness centers, theaters mandated to close or reduce capacity
High risk individuals should self quarantine
Support for affected workers (unemployment, etc.)
Support for impacted employers
DMV closures
Courts
Utilities
FAQ
Further reductions in Metro service

March 17, 2020

Board Declared Local State of Emergency
Governor Northam Press Conference
- Events of 10 people or more should be canceled or held virtually
- Those 65 and older should self-quarantine
- All DMVs will close; business should be completed online
Ways to help
- Tips for Helping in Your Neighborhood
- Meals on Wheels
- Cornerstones, Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center, Connections for Hope
- SHARE of McLean
- Blood Donations
- FCPS Resources