From Wildlife Management:

Please Leave Deer Fawns Alone

There are new restrictions effective last month prohibiting the rehabilitation of deer fawns in Fairfax County. The restriction on fawn rehabilitation, administered and enforced by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, is being implemented to reduce potential transmission and spread of Chronic Wasting Disease within deer populations in the Commonwealth. Chronic Wasting Disease is a slow, progressive neurologic disease affecting white-tailed deer and other members of the deer family. This past deer season, the disease was confirmed in a white-tailed deer harvested in Fairfax County for the first time. Learn more.

Adopt From the Fairfax County Animal Shelter

If you are planning to add a pet to your family, please consider adopting one of the many animals at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter who are in need of a good home. The shelter’s "The Heat is On" summer adoption event is Thursday through Sunday, June 22-25. The event will have fee-waived dog adoptions and 50% off adoption fees for cats and small animals.

Here are some helpful links:

• Available Pets
• Steps to Adopting an Animal
• Adoption Fees
• Adoption FAQs

Planning Commission Decision Deferred for Reston Comprehensive Plan Study

On June 14, the Planning Commission deferred their decision for the Reston Comprehensive Plan Amendment until their meeting on Wednesday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. The Plan Amendment, detailed in the Reston Comprehensive Plan Staff Report and Addendum, was informed by input from staff analysis, a multi-year community task force and public feedback. Before the June 28 meeting, comments may be submitted to the Planning Commission by phone, in-person, email, or recorded video. If the Planning Commission makes their recommendation as expected on June 28 or during their following meeting, the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 25. Following the public hearing, the Board of Supervisors is expected to take action on the recommended Plan Amendment text. The Reston Comprehensive Plan Staff Report, Addendum, and additional information about the Plan Amendment are available on the Reston Study webpage. Questions can be directed to  DPDUrbanCenters@FairfaxCounty.gov. 

From Fairfax County Police:

Join Neighbors for Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting June 28

The Reston District Station CAC is meeting Wednesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. for an Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education (OONE) training. Opioids have been the driving force behind the large increases in fatal overdoses since 2013. The free training will be held in the Community Room of the North County Governmental Center, 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston.

From Fairfax County Fire and Rescue:

Reston Paramedic Wins Regional Award

Earlier this month, Reston Station Technician Julie Tomesheski was awarded the Northern Virginia EMS Council award for Outstanding EMS Pre-Hospital Provider. She was presented the award for being a mentor for the growth and development of EMS within the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. Technician Tomesheski also serves as a peer fitness trainer, instructor with both paramedic students and recruit firefighters and is a medical specialist on Virginia Task Force One.

This Week for Liberty Amendments Month

This past weekend was the kickoff celebration for Liberty Amendments Month at First Baptist Church of Vienna. Great to see so many friends there! (Photo Credit: Town of Vienna) This week we celebrate the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery. A highlight is the African American Historic Sites Tour of Vienna. It is a self-guided tour of contributions of Vienna’s African Americans from 1867 to 2006. Click here to plan and take the tour that is presented by Historic Vienna, Inc. For more details, visit www.viennava.gov/liberty.

Seeking Teens Interested in Food, Health, and Advocacy for Summer Opportunity

The Fairfax Food Council is seeking two youth reps to serve on its Food Council Steering Committee to ensure that everyone in the Fairfax Health District has access to healthy, nutritious foods. Get details and apply online today.

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Matters--Resources, Trainings and Videos 

Volunteers and Donations Needed

How to Help Your Neighbors in Hunter Mill District

Eight Great Picnic Places in Fairfax County

Visit Fairfax has put together a list of "perfect" picnic places in Fairfax County, which includes Lake Fairfax. You can also find more perfect picnic locations with the Park Authority's picnic locator. Learn more.

Fairfax County Public Library's Summer Reading Program for Adults and Youth

The Library's very popular summer reading program for adults and youth runs through Aug. 18. Learn more.

Stream Restoration Efforts

Fairfax County is home to more than 750 miles of perennial streams, of which about 70% to 80% are in fair to very poor biological health. To address this, our Department of Public Works and Environmental Services regularly restores these streams to improve their water quality. Learn more.