News and Information
November 23, 2022
The Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services has added a fourth Community Engagement Forum regarding new community space in Annandale. The 1,800-square-foot space is located in the Heritage Mall Shopping Plaza and will house the Boys & Girls Club. Partners and community members will also be able to use the space (as yet to be determined).
The forum was added to provide an additional opportunity for the community to provide input to ensure the new space meets its needs and interests. This forum will discuss the overall vision for the space, potential resources, and activity and program options. There will be refreshments and childcare available.
The new session will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) at Braddock Elementary School (7825 Heritage Dr., Annandale, VA).
Registration is available through Eventbrite.
For questions about the project, contact Nandred Navarro. For questions regarding community outreach and potential uses for the space, contact ncs@fairfaxcounty.gov.
November 15, 2022
This Thanksgiving, join the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services for special events at our community centers located throughout Fairfax County. Mark your calendars for these Thanksgiving meals and other events taking place in November:
Annual Thanksgiving Potluck at Hollin Hall Senior Center in Alexandria, November 16 at noon. Seating is limited; sign up at senior center. $5 suggested donation. Please bring a canned good or other non-perishable item to help area food banks.
Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon at Providence Community Center in Fairfax, November 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Family Thanksgiving Meal at Providence Community Center in Fairfax, November 16 from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy a meal and games.
Thanksgiving Celebration at Herndon Senior Center in Herndon, November 17 at 10 a.m. Enjoy a meal and watch in-house performers. Pimmit Hills Senior Center in Falls Church will be offering transportation to this event for a $1 fee.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Gum Springs Community Center in Alexandria, November 17 at time TBD. Call or visit center for more details.
Thanksgiving Community Dinner at James Lee Community Center in Falls Church, November 17, 5-7 p.m.
Family Thanksgiving Meal at Lorton Community Center in Lorton, November 17 from 6-8 p.m. Join us for food, games and more.
Thanksgiving Dessert Celebration at Mott Community Center (Senior Program) in Fairfax, November 17 from 6:30-8 p.m. Celebrate the variety of desserts commonly served at Thanksgiving and partake in a simple craft.
Holiday Celebration at Bailey’s Senior Center in Falls Church, November 18 from noon-2 p.m.
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Reston Teen Center in Reston, November 22 from 4-6 p.m.
Thanksgiving Event at Bailey’s Community Center in Falls Church, date and time TBD. Thanksgiving food will be provided for families to take home and cook.
Thanksgiving Feast at South County Teen Center in Alexandria, date and time TBD.
For more events at NCS Community Centers, Senior Centers and Teen Centers, visit the NCS calendars page.
October 20, 2022
This Halloween, join the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services for special events at our community centers located throughout Fairfax County. Mark your calendars for these spook-tacular events taking place at the end of October:
Trunk or Treat at Hybla Valley Community Center, October 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Fairfax County Police Department and community partners will decorate trunks and give away candy.
Halloween Party at Reston Teen Center in Reston, October 27, from 4-6 p.m. Music, games and special treats will be provided.
October Halloween/Birthday Party Celebration at Pimmit Hills Senior Center in Falls Church, October 27 and 28 from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Join us in a Halloween costume and help celebrate participants’ birthdays that are in October.
Costume Party at Mott Community Center in Fairfax, October 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy dancing, glow-in the-dark crafts, festive treats and raffle prizes at this family-friendly costume party.
Trunk or Treat at Bailey’s Community Center in Falls Church, October 28 from 3:30-6 p.m. Costumes optional; candy and treats provided.
Trunk or Treat at James Lee Community Center in Falls Church, October 28 from 4-6 p.m. Costumes optional; candy and treats provided.
Community Day and Haunted House at Providence Community Center in Fairfax, October 29 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Join us for music, games, pumpkin painting, face painting, raffle, cake walk, food and more. Wear your best costume to win a prize.
Monster Mash Costume Party at Hollin Hall Senior Center in Alexandria, October 31 at 1 p.m. Costumes preferred but not required. Enjoy dancing, food and a holiday play reading from our very own Theatre Group! Sign-up is required.
Hallo Teen at South County Teen Center in Alexandria, October 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be haunting, spooky and sweet musical surprises.
Safe Night Out at Gum Springs Community Center in Alexandria, October 31 at 6:30 p.m.
For more events at NCS Teen Centers, Community Centers and Senior Centers, visit the NCS events calendar.
