St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide
A local nonprofit organization will sponsor free safe rides to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Mount Vernon Celebrates 18th Century Style
George Washington honored with food and a look back in history
Not many could have a 297th birthday and have hundreds show up at the house to celebrate. President George Washington is one of those few, still remembered and admired, more than two hundred years after his death in December 1799 at age 67. His restored estate at Mount Vernon again hosted an event in celebration of surveyor, military man, army general, statesman, first United States President, and farmer, and provided celebrants with a view back into his life and times.
Car Seat Inspections on Feb. 29
Roundups
FACETS’ Hypothermia Program Experiences Increase in Clients
With growing need and colder weather, seasonal shelter connects guests with services through April 1.
FACETS began its annual Hypothermia Prevention and Response Program in late November and has experienced an increase in demand with cold weather and local need pushing up the numbers of people seeking shelter.
Donate Supplies to The Lamb Center
The Lamb Center, a nonprofit, daytime drop-in center for the homeless, needs the following supplies
A Culinary Tour of the World in Fairfax City
Winter Restaurant Week is Feb. 26-March 3.
It’s always a good time to visit Fairfax City – but especially during Restaurant Week. That’s when both locals and visitors get a chance to enjoy delicious meals at the City’s restaurants for lower-than-normal prices.
Lorton Book Event Draws Large Crowd
40,000 books available to open the world for all.
The Lorton Community Center and Library know that reading opens the world.Their February 10th book drive and family literacy fair aimed to be sure that area families and educators had a means to open that global door to knowledge, learning, and adventure, for all.
Teen Dies in Lorton Crash
A 19-year-old died from injuries after running into the back a roll back dumpster truck yesterday morning on Richmond Highway at Giles Run Road in Lorton.
Preschool Mail Carriers Deliver Valentines
FCPS teacher broadens students' learning and social skills through play.
Valentines
Mason Is Praised for Regional Leadership
Friends, colleagues recall his governance and consensus-building.
Besides all he did for the City of Fairfax, former Mayor John Mason also played an important part in the county and region.
Snapshot of John Mason’s Life and Legacy
Born Jan. 27, 1935, in Springfield, Mass., John Mason had a distinguished, 20-year career in the U.S. Army before retiring as a colonel in 1976.
Celebrating Black History Month in the Mount Vernon District
History is all around us in Fairfax County, and especially when you live here in the Mount Vernon District!
Investing in Families with Solutions that Work
Fifty-percent of Americans have less than $400 in their bank accounts, putting them one emergency expense from a devastating financial crisis. In Alexandria and south Arlington, more than 30% of families are unable to cover basic needs.
Pohick Church, Still Thriving after 250 Years
“As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our church home, let us admire the witness of our spiritual ancestors – not because they are pillars of morality and perfection -- but precisely because they are not. Because they answered the call anyway and entered into a lifetime process of transformation that formed them into true leaders.” — The Very Rev. Dr. Lynn Ronaldi, Rector