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Dranesville Happenings
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November 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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The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is soliciting public input on alternatives developed to provide enhanced Fairfax Connector bus service in the Reston and Herndon areas, including connections to the future Metrorail Silver Line
Phase 2 stations in Herndon and Reston.
The service alternatives were developed based on input received through community and stakeholder engagement earlier this year and technical analysis. After this round of public engagement, FCDOT staff will develop a preferred service plan to provide better access to destinations, improved travel times, increased schedule reliability, and more dependable service. The community will have an opportunity to review and comment on the preferred service plan in early 2020.
Two community meetings were held in October and the third will be held on November 2.
Event Details
Saturday, November 2
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Reston Community Center at Lake Anne
609-A Washington Plaza, Reston
Residents are encouraged to provide input on the service alternatives by filling out an online survey at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/herndon-reston-service-review. The survey will be open through November 30. Comments can also be mailed to Fairfax County Department of Transportation, 4050 Legato Road, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22033.
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November 2: Herndon Friends Fall Book Sale
Kick off your holiday shopping at the Herndon Friends Fall Book Sale. Adult and children's material will be included in the sale.
Event Details
Saturday, November 2
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Herndon Fortnightly Library
768 Center Street, Herndon
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November 4, 18: McLean CBC Task Force Meetings
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 meetings are included below.
Event Details
Monday, November 4
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
McLean Governmental Center
1437 Balls Hill Road, McLean
Monday, November 18
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean
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November 5: McLean Project for the Arts Tea Talk
Join the McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) for a "Tea & Talk" with MPA's Curator Nancy Sausser. The group will discuss MPA's current exhibitions, An Fharraige Fheargach: The Fiery Sea, Works by Meghan Walsh and Some Piece of the Nature of Things: Drawings by Miriam Mörsel Nathan.
Event Details
Tuesday, November 5, 10:30 a.m.
McLean Community Center, Emerson Gallery
1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean
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November 13: McLean Citizens Association Homeowners and Condominium Association Leader Forum
Are you a HOA/CA Board Member or do you live in a common interest community? Are you aware of the 2019 Virginia legislative changes that will impact your community and your responsibilities as an HOA/CA leader? The McLean Citizens Association invites you to an informative meeting with guest speakers Heather S. Gillespie, Common Interest Community (CIC) Ombudsman, Virginia Department of Profession and Occupational Regulation, Michelle L. Thompson, Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Branch, and Kimberley M O'Harron-Perez, Principle Partner, Rees Broome, PC.
The forum will include a discussion of the 2019 Virginia legislative changes (including budget and reserve disclosure requirements, email meeting notifications, and maintenance of storm water facilities) and a look at what might be addressed in the 2020 legislative session. The Fairfax County Short-Term Lodging regulation, which went into effect on October 1, 2018, and how HOA/CA by-laws might limit short-term rentals will be discussed. Ms. Gillespie will provide an overview of the Common Interest Community Board Ombudsman Regulation and Complaint Procedures. There will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions at the end of the meeting.
Event Details
Wednesday, November 13, 7:00 p.m.
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean
Come and learn how to effectively run your HOA/CA and esure that your community is in compliance with pertinent laws and regulations. This meeting will be especially useful to those communities that self-manage. Reservations are recommended but not required. Sign up on the MCA website (
https://mca-va.clubexpress.com/) by clicking on the calendar event.
For more information, contact Linda Walsh at
[email protected].
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November 13: Magarity Road Sidewalk Community Meeting
Fairfax County is working on a
project that will provide continuous curb and gutter and an 8-foot-wide asphalt walkway along the south side of Magarity Road. A public meeting was held in June 2018 to present the project to the community and gather input. A second community meeting has been scheduled to update the community on scoping and design changes that have occurred since the June 2018 meeting.
Event Details
Wednesday, November 13
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Westgate Elementary School Cafeteria
7500 Magarity Road, Falls Church
The public is invited to submit comments on the project by writing to FCDOT, 4050 Legato Road, Suite 400, Fairfax, Va. 22033; sending feedback via the online form on the project webpage; or calling 703-877-5600. The comment period will run through November 27.
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November 13: FCPS Bus Driver Job Fair
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is seeking full-time bus drivers to join its force of 1,120 drivers. The current salary for bus drivers is $19.20 per hour. FCPS will host a job fair to fill its 80 openings for bus drivers. Transportation staff members will be on site to answer questions and provide information to prospective drivers.
Event Details
Wednesday, November 13
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Gerry Hyland Government Center
8350 Richmond Hwy.,
Alexandria
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November 14: McLean Police District Station Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
The November McLean Police District Station Citizens Advisory Committee Program will focus on the Be SMART Campaign.
The Be SMART Campaign raises awareness about responsible gun storage. Storing guns locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition can save children's lives. Be SMART emphasizes that it is an adult responsibility to keep kids from accessing guns, and that every adult can play a role in keeping kids and communities safer.
Event Details
Thursday, November 14, 7:00 p.m.
McLean Governmental Center
1437 Balls Hill Road, McLean
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November 17: Redistricting Forum
League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area and
OneVirginia2021
The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area and OneVirginia2021 will hold a discussion on redistricting in Virginia. Members of the General Assembly will lead the discussion.
Sunday, November 17
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center
3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax
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November 19: Great Falls Senior Center Event
The Great Falls Senior Center will welcome Bill Keene as its guest speaker for a discussion about architecture and Frank Lloyd Wright.
This event includes lunch (a $10.00 per person donation is suggested). Reservations are required. Contact Polly Fitzgerald at
[email protected] or call 703-759-4345 to RSVP.
Event Details
Tuesday, November 19
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
River Bend Country Club
375 Walker Road, Great Falls
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November 19: West Falls Church Transit Station Area Task Force Meeting
Fairfax County has initiated a planning study of proposals submitted by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and Virginia Tech for portions of the West Falls Church Transit Station Area. The proposals were submitted as part of the County's 2017 Site-Specific Plan Amendment Process (
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-zoning/plan-amendments/sspa).
In January, a community meeting was held which included an overview of the Fairfax County planning and review process in addition to presentations by WMATA and Virginia Tech. Since then, a task force of area residents has been working with County staff to evaluate the proposals and make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The task force will continue to meet about once a month through the fall of 2019 and will evaluate impacts relating to transportation, public facilities, schools, and the environment. The task force meetings are open to the public. The County will hold additional meetings to update the community and solicit feedback. Details for the next task force meeting are included below.
Event Details
Tuesday, November 19
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Northern Virginia Center
7054 Haycock Road Falls Church
Free parking will be available for meeting attendees in the Lower Lot. Attendees must take a ticket when entering the parking lot and bring it to the meeting, where it will be validated. There is an entrance to the building from the Lower Lot and directional signs will point attendees to the meeting room.
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November 23: Town of Herndon Turkey Trot 5K Race
Runners and walkers, take your mark and get ready to conquer a fun 5K trail course, which winds around the Herndon Centennial Golf Course.
Saturday, November 23, 4:00 p.m.
Herndon Community Center
814 Ferndale Ave, Herndon
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December 1: McLean WinterFest
Registration Open until November 22
Planning is underway for McLean WinterFest, which will celebrate its 11th anniversary this year. McLean WinterFest will be presented in partnership with the McLean Community Center and Old Firehouse Teen Center.
The parade will take place as in previous years down Old Chain Bridge Road from Fleetwood Road to Elm Street. The viewing stand will be at Langley Shopping Center and there will be food trucks from Rockland's BBQ and Mama's Donut Bites. Pre-parade entertainment will begin at 2:30 p.m. and will include local schools performing holiday songs. The parade will step off at 3:30 p.m. and will be emceed again this year by McLean's own Peggy Fox.
Old Chain Bridge Road to Elm Street will be closed to traffic at 2:00 p.m. on parade day until the conclusion of the parade. Street parking will also be prohibited on Beverly Road and a portion of Fleetwood Road on parade day.
Questions about registration or sponsorships can be directed to Trish Butler at 202-550-4019 or
[email protected].
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December 6-8: Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book and Media Sale
Join the Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library for its next quarterly book and media sale in the renovated library branch, located at 7584 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church.
Event Details
December 6, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
December 7, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
December 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.
Proceeds benefit the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library and Fairfax County Public Libraries.
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Free Medicare 101 Events
Fairfax County Government is offering free Medicare 101 events at the following locations throughout the month of November. These events are opportunities to learn more about health insurance for older adults.
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Tuesday, November 5
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Vienna Presbyterian Church, Great Hall
124 Park Street NE, Vienna
Call Charles Geschiere, 703-938-9050 x151
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Tuesday, November 5
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Vienna Presbyterian Church, Great Hall
124 Park Street NE, Vienna
Call
Charles Geschiere, 703-938-9050 x151.
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Wednesday, November 6
6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Reston Community Center
2310 Colts Neck Road
Call Cassie Lebron, 703-390-6157
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Thursday, November 7
2:00 p.m. to
3:30 p.m.
Lorton Library
9520 Richmond Hwy.
Call VICAP, 703-324-5851
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Thursday, November 14
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Chantilly Regional Library
4000
Stringfellow Road, Chantilly
Call VICAP, 703-324-5851
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Monday, November 18
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
John Marshall Library
6209 Rose Hill Drive,
Alexandria
Call VICAP, 703-324-5851
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Tuesday, November 19,
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
McLean Community Center,
1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean
Call 703-744-9365
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Wednesday, November 20
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Kings Park Library
9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke
Call 703-744-9365
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Wednesday, November 20
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Reston Community Center
2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston
Contact Cassie Lebron, 703-390-6157
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Thursday, November 21
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Centreville Regional Library
14200 St. Germain Drive,
Centreville
Contact VICAP, 703-324-5851
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Stop the Bleed - Advanced First Aid Skills
Learn how to stop life-threatening blood loss
Launched in October of 2015 by the White House, Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and a call to action. Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.
No matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency responders, bystanders will often be first on the scene. A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes, so it is important to act quickly. Those nearest to someone with life threatening injuries are best positioned to provide first care.
The following sessions are now being offered:
Monday, November 4, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy
4600 West Ox Road, Fairfax
https://volunteer.fairfaxcounty.gov/custom/1380/#/opp_details/185270
Tuesday, November 5,
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Ft. Belvoir Motorcycle Safety Center
https://volunteer.fairfaxcounty.gov/custom/1380/#/opp_details/185268
Saturday, November 16, 9:00 a.m.
Reston Hospital Center; Pavilion 2; 2nd Floor; Classroom A
Email
[email protected]
Saturday, February 29, 2020, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 pm
Patrick Henry Library,
101 Maple Ave E, Vienna
https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/5821225
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Town of Herndon Seeks Youth to Serve on Herndon Youth Advisory Council
Middle and high school students interested in getting involved in their community, engaging in real-world civics, and making an impact are encouraged to apply to serve on the Herndon Youth Advisory Council. The council advises the Herndon Town Council on activities, issues and decisions relevant to youth and advocates for legislation addressing issues that impact the lives of Herndon's young people.
Middle and high school students who either live in the Town of Herndon or attend classes at Herndon Middle or Herndon High Schools, and who are in good standing in the community, are encouraged to submit applications to the advisory council.
Applications are available via the town's website,
https://www.herndon-va.gov/ (Government/Town Council), and at the clerk's office in the Herndon Municipal Center, 777 Lynn Street.
The Town of Herndon is also seeking applicants interested in serving on the Town's other boards, commissions, and advisory and ad hoc committees. For more information or to update an application already on file, individuals may contact the clerk's office at 703-435-6804 or [email protected].
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Herndon Town Council Boards, Commission, and Advisory Committees Seeking Applicants
The Herndon Town Council is seeking town residents interested in serving on the Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC) and Fairfax County Athletic Council.
The PBAC provides advice to the Town Council on matters relating to pedestrian and bicycle matters through the promotion of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity.
The Fairfax County Athletic Council serves in an advisory capacity to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and advises on policy and priorities for enhancing the availability of sports programs to the citizens of Fairfax County. The Town of Herndon is represented on the council by one Town resident, with an alternate named as well.
Applications are available via the town's website,
https://www.herndon-va.gov/ (Government/Town Council), and at the clerk's office in the Herndon Municipal Center, 777 Lynn Street.
The Town of Herndon is also seeking applicants interested in serving on the Town's other boards, commissions, and advisory and ad hoc committees. For more information or to update an application already on file, individuals may contact the clerk's office at (703) 435-6804 or
[email protected].
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November is National Family Caregiver Month
November is the National Family Caregiver Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the thousands of families who provide care for an older adult or an adult with a disability. In 2018, The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services reported that 1 in 5 Virginians is a caregiver. The report stated that currently 1.8 million Virginians are over the age of 60, and this number is expected to increase to 2.3 million by 2030. The report added that 35 percent of the caregivers are adult children, and 13 percent are aging spouses.
As the nature of caregiving becomes more complex, family caregivers may face a significant financial and emotional burden, which in turn can lead to serious health problems. If you are a family caregiver of an older adult or an adult with a disability, the Department of Family Services, Adult & Aging division offers information, support, and resources to assist family caregivers. Some of programs offered include in-home care, respite services, caregiver support and consultation, bathing services, care management, as well as monthly webinars on caregiving topics.
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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, November, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This months topic is "National Family Caregiver Month." Share your experiences, gain support, and get important information without having to travel. To register, visit
https://bit.ly/2JdLNLw.
Fairfax County is offering a free Webinar for Family Caregivers on Wednesday, November 6, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The program topic is
"Caregiver Considerations." Participants will learn the facts about Medicare and how to save money, including information on what to do during Open Season if you want to consider changes to your insurance plans. 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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