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Fairfax City News and Events - September 16, 2021 |
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Park(ing) Day Returns Sept. 17
Fairfax City’s Office of Economic Development is partnering with Fair City Mall to host the 3rd Annual Park(ing) Day, a global event where parking spaces are transformed into temporary parks to play, create, and connect. The event will run 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17 at Fair City Mall, 9650 Main Street.
Fairfax City Mall business, Fairfax City offices, and George Mason University’s Dewberry School of Music Flute Ensemble will transform parking spaces into a pop-up park and pedestrian-friendly areas. Park(ing) Day will feature a garden installation made of pool noodles, musical performances, activities, giveaways, raffle drawings, and a touch-a-bus experience with the City’s CUE bus.
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City Council Meeting and Work Session, Sept. 14
Find out what actions were taken by City Council during the Sept. 14 meeting. Each agenda item can be viewed separately.
View the Council Reporter.
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Recommendations on Confederate Iconography
The Connecting Fairfax City for All stakeholder advisory group presented recommendations to City Council during a public meeting on Sept. 9 at the Sherwood Community Center. Read their report and submit your feedback.
Read the report.
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Old Lee Highway Open House, Sept. 30
Fairfax City transportation staff will share the revised, recommended preliminary plan for the Old Lee Highway multimodal improvements project during an open house from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the Sherwood Center, located at 3740 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax.
Three major changes were made to the plan based on community feedback and direction from City Council:
- No roundabout at Country Hill Drive
- Left turns added
- No impacts to St. Leo's Catholic Church
Learn more.
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November 2021 General Election
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Voter guides have been mailed. Friday is the first day of absentee voting at City Hall!
Learn more.
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National Dance Day Returns Sept. 18! (Video)
 Fairfax City will celebrate National Dance Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, in Old Town Square (10415 North St.).
Learn more.
This Week's Fairfax City Minute
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Watch the Fairfax City Minute to find out what's happening around town. This short video highlights events and activities you may enjoy.
Watch the Minute.
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Fall Festival Returns Oct. 9! (Video)
Labor Day Car Show Highlights (Video)
The 22nd Annual Labor Day Car Show raised $32,000 for the Northern Therapeutic Riding Program and Life with Cancer. Thank you to everyone who attended the show. If you couldn’t make it, watch the highlights video. It was an amazing day, and the Clifton Lions Club put on a great event!
Watch the video.
Best in Show: Dave Augliera’s 1970 Plymouth Cuda
Participant’s Choice: Ray Lonnett’s 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
People’s Choice: Jay Brent’s 1965 Mercury Caliente
Kid’s Choice: Mike Duncan’s 1978 Chevrolet Van
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Fairfax Water Customer Survey
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Take the survey. (5 min.)
Crime and Arrest Reports
Rock the Block, Sept. 24
On Sept. 24, Rock the Block with Sudden M Pac and George Mason University. The event begins at 5:45 p.m. and will feature special Mason activities, including the annual Challenge Cup Cornhole game between city leadership and student government. Hear remarks by Mayor David Meyer and Mason’s president and student body president. Wear your Patriots gear, Mason alums!
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