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Dranesville Happenings
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August 2019 |
| Announcements and Upcoming Activities in and Around the Dranesville District |
John Foust
Dranesville District Supervisor
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Contact us at:
Dranesville District Supervisor
McLean Governmental Center
1437 Balls Hill Road
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July 31: Kirby Road Sidewalks Pardon Our Dust Meeting
Fairfax County Department of Transportation
In coordination with Supervisor Foust's office, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation will hold a Pardon Our Dust Meeting to provide an update on the upcoming construction of projects 2G40-088-017, Kirby Road Sidewalk - Birch Road to Ivy Hill Drive and 2G40-088-018, Kirby Road Sidewalk - Ivy Hill Drive to Corliss Court. These projects will construct new curb, gutter, sidewalks, and drainage improvements along the north side of Kirby Road.
Event Details
Wednesday, July 31, 7:00 p.m.
Chesterbrook Elementary School Cafeteria
1753 Kirby Road, McLean
If you have questions or are unable to attend the meeting and would like to obtain additional information, please contact the Fairfax County Department of Transportation project manager, Latesa Turner, at 703-877-5834 or [email protected].
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August 1 through 4: Frying Pan Farm 4-H Fair and Carnival
Don't miss the 71st annual 4-H Fair and Carnival, which will take place at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon. This event is four days of fresh air, farm fun, and good times. Enjoy carnival rides, games, live entertainment, and more.
Event Details
Thursday, August 1 through Sunday, August 4
Frying Pan Park
2709 West Ox Road, Herndon
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August 2, 16, 30: River Fishing by Boat
Riverbend Park
Fish for smallmouth bass and sunfish from a canoe or jon boat. Get started with an introduction to boating and fishing basics. Previous experience rowing or paddling is not required. Boats, PFDs, fishing rods, and bait are provided. There is a maximum of three participants per boat, one of whom must be 16 or older. Each participant must register. The cost is $16 per person. This program will be canceled in the event of inclement weather or hazardous river conditions.
Event Details
Fridays, August 2, 16, and 30
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Riverbend Park
8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls
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August 4 and 18: Wood Carving Lessons and Grinding Demonstrations
Colvin Run Mill
Enjoy free wood carving lessons with the Northern Virginia Carvers at Colvin Run Mill. No reservations are required. There is a nominal charge for wood blanks.
Then, stop to s
ee and hear 19th century technology at work. The miller will be grinding, conditions permitting. No reservations are required.
Tours of the mill cost $8 for adults, $7 for students 16 and up with ID, and $6 for children and seniors.
Event Details
Sundays, August 4 and 18
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Colvin Run Mill
10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls
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August 6: National Night Out
Fairfax County Police Department
National Night Out is an annual community building and crime prevention event that provides residents with the opportunity to meet their neighborhood police officers and spend time with their neighbors. This year, National Night Out is
Tuesday, August 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and everyone in Fairfax County is encouraged to participate.
Communities throughout the County will spend the evening outdoors with food, music, and children's activities to promote neighborhood comradery and take a stand against crime. FCPD officers will stop by to meet members of the community and to strengthen police-community partnerships throughout the County.
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August 8, 13, 22: Deer Management Program Public Information Meetings
The Fairfax County Deer Management Program is implemented each year to manage the abundant local white-tailed deer population. Meetings are held in the fall to discuss the program with the community and answer questions.
The primary objective of the Fairfax County Deer Management Program is deer population control on public parklands. Management actions reflect a variety of interests, including protecting human health and safety, reducing environmental damage, conserving biodiversity, and maintaining healthy deer herds.
The Fairfax County deer management program continues to expand and improve its deer management efforts through the utilization of all available population control tools as approved by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Event Details
Thursday, August 8
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fairfax County Government Center, Conference Rooms 2 & 3
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax
Tuesday, August 13
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
North County Government Center, Community Room A
1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston
Thursday, August 22
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mount Vernon Government Center, Rooms 2 & 3
2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria
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August 13: N. Glebe Road over Pimmit Run Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Virginia Department of Transportation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host a public information meeting on the N. Glebe Road over Pimmit Run Bridge Rehabilitation project to introduce the project to the community and provide residents with an opportunity to comment. This project will
rehabilitate the North Glebe Road (Route 120) bridge over Pimmit Run to improve safety for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians, and extend the overall life of the bridge.
The planned improvements include repairing and resurfacing the bridge deck, repairing bridge abutments, beams, bearings and piers, replacing the pedestrian barrier and handrail, and guardrail and drainage upgrades.
As part of the construction of these improvements, tentative maintenance of traffic plans include a potential lane closure of the left turn lane onto Chain Bridge Road from N. Glebe Road.
The meeting will include an open house, a formal presentation, and a question and answer period. Individual questions will also be addressed during the open house.
Event Details
Tuesday, August 13
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., presentation at 7:00 p.m.
Williamsburg Middle School
3600 North Harrison Street, Arlington
The public will be invited to submit oral and/or written comments at the meeting. Written comments may also be mailed to the project manager, Shahrad Behboodi, at the VDOT Northern Virginia District Office (4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax), or via email to [email protected].
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August 19: McLean CBC Task Force Meeting
The County has been working on a study of the McLean Commercial Business Center (CBC), more commonly known as downtown McLean. The community-driven study will be used to update the Comprehensive Plan, which will guide future planning and development, including land uses, development intensities, transportation, public facilities, and design standards.
The study began in June 2018 with three well-attended community workshops conducted by Streetsense, the consultant hired by the County. The community's input from these three sessions shaped the draft plans that were presented at two open houses last fall. Additional community input on the draft plans was solicited at the open houses and a meeting on the Final Vision Plan was held in December.
Since then, the study's task force, which is comprised of McLean residents and civic group representatives, has been working with County staff and the community to translate this vision into recommendations for changes to the Comprehensive Plan. The task force's monthly meetings are open to the public. Details on the next task force meeting are included below.
Event Details
Monday, August 19
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
McLean Governmental Center
1437 Balls Hill Road, McLean
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August 20: Great Falls Senior Center Event
Artist Ronni Jolles creates her signature paper paintings by using layers cut and ripped from all over the world from countries such as Thailand, France, Italy, Bhutan, China, Japan, Korea, India, Nepal Philippines, Egypt, Zimbabwe, and Mexico. She then uses acrylic paints and sealants on top of the cut, torn, and layered papers to bring out the textures and variations in color to create textured paper artistry. She calls this innovative process "Painting with Paper."
Join the Great Falls Senior Center for a discussion with the artist to hear her explain the evolution of her unique form of paper artistry reflecting the areas where she finds inspiration: family, travel, music, and theater.
A donation is welcomed and greatly appreciated. Reservations are required; email Polly Fitzgerald at
[email protected] or call 703-759-4345.
Event Details
Tuesday, August 20
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Great Falls United Methodist Church
10100 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls
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September 6 through 8: Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book & Media Sale
Join the Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library for its next quarterly book sale in the renovated library branch, located at 7584 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church.
Event Details
Friday, September 6, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 8, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sales feature a wide selection of books and media for all ages and interests and a $10 per bag sale/half-price sale on Sunday. Donations for the sales are welcome. Volunteers are also welcome and needed.
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Election Officers Needed!
The Fairfax County Office of Elections is currently recruiting voters to serve as Election Officers a few days a year, including during the upcoming
2019 elections. Election Officers are needed at each of the 243 precincts in Fairfax County to run the polls and assist voters.
Training begins in September.
In order to be an Election Officer, you must:
- Be fluent in English
- Be a registered voter in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Be able to fulfill the Federal I-9 employment eligibility requirements
- Attend a 3-hour training class
- Arrive at the polling place at 5:00 a.m. and remain until all work has been completed after the polls close at 7:00 p.m.
- Have basic computer skills
The Election Officer's main priority is to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the election process. A typical Election Day consists of:
- Arriving one hour before polls open to set up voting equipment
- Hanging up pertinent signage
- Preparing the polling room for voting
- Processing voters throughout the day
- Assisting with operating voting equipment
- Securing voting equipment and closing down the polling place at the end of the day
Election Officers are offered a stipend of $175 for serving a full day. Bilingual citizens are strongly encouraged to serve as language assistance is needed in many precincts. There is a particular need for language officers in certain areas of the County who speak Korean or Vietnamese. Residency in Fairfax County is not required.
It is a wonderful opportunity for those interested in the election process or public service. Civic-minded individuals are needed to help make Election Day a success!
For more information, visit the Office of Elections
website or call the office at 703-324-4735.
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Provide Comments on Dolley Madison Corridor Study
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is working on a study of Dolley Madison Boulevard between the Dulles Toll Road and Old Dominion Drive in McLean. The purpose of the study is to analyze this area and recommend solutions to improve traffic conditions. At a public meeting held on June 13, the project team presented a variety of options based on traffic model analysis. The options and the presentation from that meeting are available online. Public input on the short-term and long-term improvements presented will help inform how the County proceeds.
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Great Falls Citizens Association Seeks Resident Feedback - "Looking Forward to 2025" Survey
The Great Falls Citizens Association (GFCA) is conducting a
survey to gather information on what is important to residents and where the association should focus its efforts over the next five years. While the survey was originally directed toward GFCA members on standing committee issues, the GFCA encourages all adult residents in Great Falls (regardless of membership status) to provide feedback. Comments, concerns, and recommendations on issues not addressed in the survey can be noted under each section and at the end.
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Herndon Friday Night Live!
Friday nights during the summer, Friday Night Live! concerts are held on the Herndon Town Green. Concerts are free and feature popular local and regional acts.
Event details
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Herndon Town Green in Old Town Herndon
777 Lynn Street
(Behind the Herndon Municipal Center)
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Music at Arrowbrook Centre Park
From June through August, the Fairfax County Park Authority carries on the American tradition of summer concerts by offering musical performances ranging from acoustic to zydeco at parks throughout Fairfax County. There will also be children's performances, international song and dance nights, and drive-in movies. In Dranesville, a concert series is held at Arrowbrook Centre Park in Herndon.
Event details
Saturdays, July 6 through August 31, 7:30 p.m.
Arrowbrook Centre Park
2351 Field Point Road, Herndon
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Car Seat Safety and Install Events
Fairfax County Police District Stations
Although installing car seats for babies and children can be difficult, proper installation is crucial to ensure that children travel safely. To help achieve this goal, police stations across the County host free car seat safety and install events throughout the year. You will learn how you can make sure your car seat is properly installed to keep your child as safe as possible.
In preparation for your appointment, you should install the seat in your vehicle using the instructions that came with the car seat. Trained officers will review the car seat instructions and car owner's manual to be certain that they are being followed as they should. All events are held in the parking lot of that district station. Remaining dates and times for the Reston and McLean District Stations are included below:
McLean District Station
Saturday, August 10, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 7, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 5, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Reston District Station
By appointment only. Call 703-478-0904 to schedule.
Thursday, August 22, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 19, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 17, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 14, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 12, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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McLean AAUW Used Book Collection
The McLean American Association of University Women (AAUW) is collecting used books, CDs, DVDs, software, children's books, records, and recent textbooks for their 49th Used Book Sale. Proceeds from the sale are used to help fund scholarships for women.
Book Collection Details
Saturday, August 3
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sun Trust Bank
515 Maple Avenue East, Vienna
50th Used Book Sale Event Details
September 13 through 15 at the McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
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2019 Low-Cost Rabies Clinics
Fairfax County Animal Shelter
Virginia law requires that all dogs and cats more than four months old be vaccinated for rabies and have their vaccinations up-to-date. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter will offer rabies vaccinations at the reduced rate of $15 per pet during on the dates included below. Only cash and check will be accepted.
Dogs, cats, and ferrets will be vaccinated at these clinics. Dogs must be on leashes and cats and ferrets must be in carriers. All pets will receive a one-year rabies vaccination. To obtain a three-year vaccination, bring your pet's rabies certificate (not just the tag) showing the current rabies vaccination expiration date. 2019 County Dog Licenses will be sold for an additional cost of $10.
Upcoming Clinic Dates
Sunday, September 8
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Mount Vernon Governmental Center
2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria
Sunday, October 6
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sully District Governmental Center
4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly
Sunday, November 3
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Fairfax County Animal Shelter
4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax
Sunday, December 8
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
West Springfield Governmental Center
6140 Rolling Road, Springfield
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Volunteer Opportunities and Events
County Division of Adult and Aging Services
Meaningful volunteer opportunities and events are available to improve the lives of older adults and adults with disabilities in Fairfax County. For a complete list of volunteer opportunities in Fairfax County, visit
http://fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and follow the link to "Volunteer Solutions" or call 703-324-5406,
TTY 711.
Events
Fairfax County's free Family Caregiver Telephone Support Group will meet by phone on Tuesday, August 13, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for an open discussion on caregiver stress. Share your experiences, gain support, and get important information without having to travel. To register, visit
https://bit.ly/2JdLNLw.
The Parkinson Social Network Café Alexandria meets on Monday, August 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Brandywine Living at Alexandria (5550 Cardinal Place, Alexandria). Come together to chat about anything, share experiences, and enjoy a light meal. To register, visit
https://bit.ly/2MpTClI.
Fairfax County is offering a free Webinar for Family Caregivers on Wednesday, August 28, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The program will include a discussion of resources for caregivers, older adults, and adults with disabilities. To register, visit
https://bit.ly/1h3TTQq.
Podcasts and Videos and Other Resources
Volunteer Opportunities
For these and other volunteer opportunities, email [email protected], call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm. |
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| Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. For information, call the Dranesville District office at 703-356-0551, TTY 711. |
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