Sept. 29, 2021
Neighbors,
Good news to share from the Fairfax County Health Department – the Pfizer booster shot is widely available to four groups of residents (at least six months after your second Pfizer shot) including people:
- 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings.
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Ages 50 to 64 years with underlying medical conditions.
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Ages 18 to 49 years with underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot based on their individual benefits and risks.
- Ages 18 to 64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot based on their individual benefits and risks.
Please bring your vaccine card when getting your booster.
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In addition, walk-in hours are available from our Health Department during the following days/hours:
Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax
- Monday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mount Vernon District Office, 8350 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria
- Monday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn more
We are all looking forward to the day when our children under 12 are also eligible to get the vaccine, which hopefully will be in coming weeks. In the meantime we can do our part by wearing a mask inside public buildings and social distancing. Stay safe everyone and please share this information with friends and neighbors who may be eligible for the booster.
Respectfully,
Walter
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COVID-19 Updates (Sept. 29) |
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Review recommendations from the Health Department for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents.
Weekly COVID-19 Case/Vaccine Information Chart:
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Data resources:
Current Number of Cases in the Fairfax Health District
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Daily reported case information for the Fairfax Health District: here
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Daily reported case information throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia: here
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Public Safety: Upcoming Meetings |
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Use of Force Study: Public Meeting Oct. 7
Our Board's Public Safety Committee Chair and Lee District Supervisor Rodney Lusk is hosting a discussion and public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 7, 7 to 9 p.m. on the Use of Force Study that the county commissioned from the University of Texas at San Antonio. You can hear directly from the researchers and have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. To participate:
Reston District Police Community Information Forum Oct. 7, 7 p.m.
Mark Your Calendar
Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for Oct. 23. Look for details in this newsletter coming soon.
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Added Location for Stuff the Bus Oct. 9 |
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The Stuff the Bus food drive is back on Saturday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and we are excited to announce a new location to drop off your non-perishable food donations:
You can also drop off at these two Hunter Mill District locations:
- North County Governmental Center,1801 Cameron Glen Dr., Reston
- Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna
Learn more, including other Stuff the Bus locations countywide. Please donate if you can to fight hunger in our community!
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Board of Supervisors Update |
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The Board of Supervisors held several committee meetings yesterday, Sept. 28. You can review all meeting materials and watch recorded videos here:
Check on upcoming committee meetings, as well as full Board meetings here. The next full Board meeting is Oct. 5.
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Land Use and Transportation |
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Reston Comprehensive Plan Study Task Force Meetings
The Reston Comprehensive Plan Study Task Force has meetings scheduled through October. Information on watching the upcoming meetings is below. To learn more about the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study and the task force, visit the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study webpage. Meeting details and agendas will be found here. You can watch live streams of the meetings on YouTube Live, as well as the video archive of all past task force meetings.
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Monday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Use this link to attend and participate in the meeting. You will be prompted to register with your email address and ZIP code before logging into meeting. If you prefer to listen to the meeting on your phone, you may call 1-844-621-3956 and use access code: 2340 698 2654. This is also the number to use if accessing TTY 711.
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Monday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. Use this link to attend and participate in the meeting. You will be prompted to register with your email address and ZIP code before logging into meeting. If you prefer to listen to the meeting on your phone, you may call 1-844-621-3956 and use access code: 2340 507 1775. This is also the number to use if accessing TTY 711.
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Lord and Lady Fairfax Honorees for 2021 |
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Yesterday evening I had the honor of recognizing the 2021 Hunter Mill District Lord and Lady Fairfax representatives and familiar faces to many in our community, Brenda Irons-LeCesne and Alvarez LeCesne, Jr.
The tradition of honoring Lord and Lady Fairfax began in 1984 as a way to recognize the outstanding residents of Fairfax County. Each year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors selects two individuals from each district who have demonstrated exceptional volunteer service, heroism, or other special accomplishments to receive the award.
Since moving to Reston in 1977 both Brenda and Alvarez have been engaged and accomplished members of the community. Brenda has given her time and talents to many community and service organizations that focus on providing resources and activities designed to engage the African American community. Her past leadership roles includes a stint on Reston Community Center Board of Governors, and she continues to remain active with the Reston Links, AKA, the African American Women’s Book Club, Heritage Fellowship Church, Reston-Dulles Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Reston Rubies and The Uplanders. Alvarez is also an active member of the community serving as a manager and volunteer with nonprofit organizations, and was the first Executive Director for the Emerging Scholars Program where he still serves as a board member. Currently, he is a member of the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan Task Force for Reston and serves on boards of the Herndon Rotary Club and Reston USE. He is also co-chair of the Fairfax County Police Department Chief’s Council on Diversity Recruiting.
Congratulations to you both!
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Oktoberfest is Back on Oct. 2
Oktoberfest returns to historic Church Street on Saturday, Oct. 2. Enjoy live entertainment on three stages, family-friendly activities on the Town Green, multinational food vendors on Mill Street, a beer/wine/German food garden and more. All ages are welcome, and admission is free. Oktoberfest is presented by the Vienna Business Association in partnership with the Town of Vienna. For event details, visit www.viennaoktoberfest.org. Be sure to stop by the Hunter Mill table to say hello and pick up information on county resources.
Annual Vienna CROP Hunger Walk, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m.
Join participants from several faith communities to walk together to raise funds to address hunger locally and globally. Everyone is welcome to bring a mask and walk in person on Sunday, or to walk on your own between Oct. 3 -10. Funds raised will go to Church World Service, which works globally to address hunger, poverty, displacement, as well as to the Committee for Helping others (CHO) in Vienna to address hunger locally. To register or donate, visit https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2021/team/emmaus-ucc
Caboose to Caboose Bike Event in October
The towns of Herndon and Vienna are joining NOVA Parks for a fun ride or walk along the W&OD Trail from the Vienna Caboose to the Herndon Caboose. Pick a day in the month of October and ride when it works for you. The round-trip distance is 16.6 miles, and you get an entire month to give it a try. This is a fun bike ride or walk for all ages. Learn more.
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The Friends of the Reston Regional Library Semi-Annual Sale of Gently Used Books and Media
The Reston Regional Library's Big Fall Sale is back, Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 at 11925 Bowman Towne Drive in Reston. Browse thousands of items in great condition. Prices start at just 50 cents. Learn more
The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America (Virtual) Oct. 6, 7 to 8 p.m.
Meet Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America, an insightful account of how government policy in the United States intentionally promoted and enforced residential racial segregation. This virtual event is cosponsored by One Fairfax. Register here and learn more.
Host a Safe Mass Gathering Workshop
ArtsFairfax recently announced that Fairfax County has been chosen as one of eight national locations to host a regional workshop exploring the art of creating safe mass gathering events. ArtsFairfax and our Northern Virginia partners invites community leaders and event organizers to engage in an interactive workshop Oct. 2-3. You can attend one day or both. The event is free, but registration is required. Visit ArtsFairfax.org for more information.
ArtsFairfax Honors Arts Visionaries Oct. 15
ArtsFairfax invites the community to celebrate 10 years of recognizing local arts visionaries during their Arts Awardees on Oct. 15. Join the celebration honoring the National Museum of U.S. Army, 1st Stage, Traveling Players Ensemble, Reston Town Center Association and artist Kelli Schollard-Sincock at the new Capital One Center. Learn more
Reston Association Community Yard Sale Saturday, Oct. 9, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
Eighty families will be selling a variety of items, so this is a great opportunity to find things for a new home or a college dorm. Sign up to have a booth or stop by to browse for great bargains. Learn more.
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Stay Informed and In Touch |
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Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn
703-478-0283, TTY 711
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