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Jai Cole
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Student Poets “Celebrate the Senses” in Springfest Poetry Showcase

Student Poets “Celebrate the Senses” in Springfest Poetry Showcase
Winners of the Fairfax County Park Authority’s “Celebrate the Senses!” youth poetry contest were honored on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the SpringFest Fairfax celebration at Sully Historic Site in Chantilly, VA.
Student Poets “Celebrate the Senses” in Springfest Poetry Showcase

Springfield Athletic Field Renamed in Honor of Longtime Soccer Coach

Springfield Athletic Field Renamed in Honor of Longtime Soccer Coach
Springfield Athletic Field Renamed in Honor of Longtime Soccer Coach

Park Authority and Pathways Sign Partnership Agreement

Park Authority and Pathways Sign Partnership Agreement
The Fairfax County Park Authority signed an agreement with ServiceSource's Pathways to Careers initiative on December 13, 2017, in an effort to provide adults with disabilities internship opportunities in programs and activities operated by FCPA.
Park Authority and Pathways Sign Partnership Agreement

A New Birthday Party Shelter is Coming to Clemyjontri Park

A New Birthday Party Shelter is Coming to Clemyjontri Park
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday, December 8, 2017, for a new birthday party shelter at Clemyjontri Park in McLean, Virginia.
A New Birthday Party Shelter is Coming to Clemyjontri Park

County’s First Resident Curator Signs Lease for Historic Stempson House

County’s First Resident Curator Signs Lease for Historic Stempson House
On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, the Fairfax County Park Authority signed a lease with Stephen McCullough as part of the new Resident Curator Program.
County’s First Resident Curator Signs Lease for Historic Stempson House

Ribbon-Cutting Marks Opening of New Burke Lake Golf Clubhouse

Ribbon-Cutting Marks Opening of New Burke Lake Golf Clubhouse
On, Saturday, December 2, 2017, County leaders and golf enthusiasts celebrated the opening of the new Burke Lake Golf Clubhouse with a ribbon-cutting on the new building.
Ribbon-Cutting Marks Opening of New Burke Lake Golf Clubhouse

Dorothy McAuliffe Visits Reston Farmers Market for Check Presentation

Dorothy McAuliffe Visits Reston Farmers Market for Check Presentation
Dorothy McAuliffe Visits Reston Farmers Market for Check Presentation

County Leaders Welcome New Owners at Historic Oak Hill's Open House

County Leaders Welcome New Owners at Historic Oak Hill's Open House
County Leaders Welcome New Owners at Historic Oak Hill's Open House

Tysons Park Renamed for Former Planning Commissioner Ken Lawrence

Tysons Park Renamed for Former Planning Commissioner Ken Lawrence
On, Saturday, October 14, 2017, current and former Fairfax County leaders joined family and friends to rename a Tysons park in honor of former Fairfax County Planning Commissioner Ken Lawrence, who passed away in December 2016.
Tysons Park Renamed for Former Planning Commissioner Ken Lawrence

Parks and DPWES Mark Completion of Colvin Run Stream Restoration

Parks and DPWES Mark Completion of Colvin Run Stream Restoration
Parks and DPWES Mark Completion of Colvin Run Stream Restoration

Volunteers Improve Banks Park for National Public Lands Day

Volunteers Improve Banks Park for National Public Lands Day
Volunteers Improve Banks Park for National Public Lands Day

Community Celebrates Opening of South Run Playground

Community Celebrates Opening of South Run Playground
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new playground at South Run District Park on Saturday, September 16, 2017 to mark completion of the new playground in Springfield, VA.  
Community Celebrates Opening of South Run Playground

 

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