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Fairfax Newsletter | September 26, 2023

Town Council Meeting Wednesday, October 4th at 6:30 p.m.

The next Town Council meeting will be held Wednesday, October 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the Women’s Club. Get agenda notifications by signing up online


If you missed the last meeting, catch up with our recap.  


Upcoming meetings


Open Space Committee 

Tuesday, September 26 | 7:00 p.m.


Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, October 4 | 6:30 p.m.


Parks and Recreation Meeting 

Monday, October 9 | 7:00 p.m.


Community Emergency Preparedness Meeting

Tuesday, October 10 | 7:00 p.m.


See more public meetings.

Town releases Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Element

This Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) evaluates the potential impacts of the proposed Fairfax Housing Element Update.


The Housing Element is both a policy document and an implementation tool for implementing the Town’s General Plan. An EIR is intended to inform decision-makers and the general public about the potential significant environmental impacts of the Housing Element and considers ways to reduce impacts.


Review the draft and provide comments.

Sidewalk shaving scheduled to improve minor offsets

Over the summer, the Town evaluated the condition of sidewalks in and around the center of Fairfax to identify safety issues. Although sidewalk maintenance is the responsibility of the property owner, the council voted to approve a one-time fix with unused funds allocated to the Sidewalk Repair Program. The Town has hired Precision Concrete Cutting to perform shaving work in selected areas to remove vertical offsets and trip hazards as part of this one-time program to improve the safety of the Town’s sidewalks. 


Please note that while shaving will eliminate some tripping hazards, other conditions may remain that create a hazard and which remain the responsibility of the property owner to address and fix. 


Learn more about the Town’s Sidewalk Repair Program and how to apply for this cost-sharing program. 

Calling all veterans of Fairfax

The Town of Fairfax wishes to honor and recognize Fairfax residents who have honorably served in the United States Armed Forces as a tribute to their service to our nation and community. 


This opportunity is open to honorably discharged veterans who served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces. Veteran’s Day banners will be displayed on the streetlight posts along downtown and photos of veterans will be featured on the Town’s website in recognition of their service.


Email the name, dates of service, and Armed Forces photo by October 31, 2023 to be featured online. Copies can also be brought by Town Hall to be scanned.

Fairfax had an amazing turnout at this year's Town Picnic

This year's annual Town wide picnic was a huge success with over 500 attendees! Great entertainment was provided by the Tom Finch Band, Sterling the Bubblesmith, a reptile handler, and a magician puppet show. There were jumpee houses for the kids, spin art powered by Rock the Bike, face painting, and henna tattoos. Additionally, there were old fashioned games, such as sack races, three legged race and prizes donated by Revolution 9 were awarded to the winners. 



Many thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the beer booth and helping tremendously with the event!

Recreation

Fall Winter Guide and new classes

Check out our 2023 Fall Winter Guide! Plus, we have a fun, new yoga class on Sundays - Soulful Yoga.


Classes resuming this month include:


  • Toddler Music
  • New Parents and Babies Group
  • Ballfax Sports Club
  • Adult Basketball
  • Chi Gong
  • Full Body Fitness


Don’t forget, our Family Fun Days are coming up soon! Check out our Summer and Fall dates.

Save the date for the annual Fairfax Craft Faire—December 9

We are gearing up for another great year of local crafts in the Pavilion and wreathmaking brought to you by Fairfax Recreation. The Crafte Faire will be Saturday, December 9, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Apply to be a vendor at the Craft Faire


We are accepting applications for folks interested in being a vendor at the Craft Faire. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, November 1st at 5:00 p.m. Apply online!

Fairfax Photo Club

Thursday, October 19 | 6:00 p.m.

Online


Meet, talk, learn, inspire, and play all things photography. All levels welcome.

This group meets monthly, and we feature one of our own local photographers, who will present their work and do some Q & A.


In October, world renowned photographer Peter Turnley will join the club to discuss his recent book – don’t miss it! Learn more about the October class.

Age Friendly Fairfax

Read the Age Friendly October newsletter to learn about new and upcoming age-friendly classes and events.


If you're looking to get connected with or have questions about the Age Friendly community, contact our representative for the Commission on Aging, Kristin Amlie at aginginfairfax@sonic.net.

Local events

Fairfax Artwalk—this Friday!

Friday, September 29 | 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Downtown Fairfax


Come celebrate Fairfax’s unique creative spirit in downtown Fairfax!


Artists, makers, musicians, and poets will be showcased by our vital local business community. Plus, join the scavenger hunt for a prize drawing. This event is family friendly, so come down and enjoy our shops and celebrate local artists.


Visit the Fairfax Artwalk website for more information.

Fairfax Farmer’s Market 

Every Wednesday | 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Farmers’ Market


October is the final month of our beloved Farmers’ Market. Come check out some live music, locally grown foods, and artisans before it’s gone!

25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, October 28 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Town Hall front lawn


Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. Use this opportunity to clean out your medicine cabinets and safely dispose of unused or expired medications.


Medications are accepted in their original containers or a sealed bag. While drug take back day is organized to promote responsible drug disposal, but you can drop off drugs at drop-off drugs and prescriptions year-round at Marin pharmacies and law enforcement offices. A full list of locations is available on the RxSafe Marin website


The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

The Rev9 All-Star Halloween Cover Show

Saturday, October 28 | 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Fairfax Pavilion


Doors open at 5:00 p.m.


Costume contest begins at 7:00 p.m.


All Ages Welcome! Free of charge but tips for the musicians encouraged. 


Contact Anne Mannes for more information.

From our partners

Marin County Fire and PG&E partner to share firefighting helicopter

Earlier this summer, PG&E and the Marin County Fire Department announced a partnership to enhance wildfire response capabilities in Marin County. 


PG&E will provide the County with one of its cutting-edge BlackHawk UH-60 helicopters for the upcoming 2023 fire season. The helicopter will be dispatched by Marin County Fire to any incident that occurs within Marin County and will be available by mutual aid request for dispatch across PG&E’s high-fire risk area.


This program will run through the end of October.

Ross Valley Sanitary District offers grants and loans for sewer lateral related work

Home and business owners are responsible for part of the sewer lateral from the clean out of their homes to the district sewer main on the street. Sewer lateral replacements and septic to lateral conversions can be very costly. 


Ross Valley Sanitary District is offering grant and loan programs up to $1,500 to help residents and property owners of Ross Valley offset the costs of fixing leaky and damaged lateral sewer pipes.

Qualification for these programs is not based on income. Most applicants are eligible for funding.


Learn more about these programs and apply online.

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