The Volunteer of the Year ceremony, hosted by the InterService Club Council, was held at the Sherwood Center on Aug. 7. Volunteers who help make Fairfax City a great place to live were recognized, and awards were presented to our First Responders of the Year. Here is the list of winners. Congratulations, and thank you!
- Anthony Amos, Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
- Laura Raymond, Chocolate Lovers Festival Committee
- Linda Powell, Civitan Club of Fairfax
- Margaret Pfeifle, Fairfax Ferns Garden Club
- Jim Egbert, Fairfax Harley Owners Group
- Gordon Tillery, Jr., Fairfax Host Lions Club
- Deborah Mueller, Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
- Albert L. Leightley II, Historic Fairfax City, Inc.
- Penny Rood, Independence Day Celebration Committee
- Cathy Kelleher, InterService Club Council
- Brad Mayfield, Kiwanis Club of Fairfax
- Timothy T. Tilson, Knights of Columbus-Father Diamond Council
- Bridget Merz, Moose Lodge #2168
- Maxwell Osei Anokye, Optimist Club of Central Fairfax
- Jennifer Pearl Hurst, Rotary Club of Fairfax
- Carolina Hurtado, Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary
- Boeing Volunteers, Shelter House Inc.
- Joan Black, Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke
- Janet Jaworski, Woman’s Club of Fairfax
- Paul Beechler, Zonta Club of Fairfax
- Bryan Sullivan, City of Fairfax Fire, First Responder
- Natalie M. Hinesley, City of Fairfax Police, First Responder
Learn more about volunteering in Fairfax City.
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Second Phase of Old Town Lighting Project Continues Aug. 19
Installation of new LED streetlights in Historic Old Town Fairfax is slated to start Aug. 19 and may take 12 weeks to complete. LED streetlights will be installed in the following areas as part of phase two of the project:
- Both sides of North Street from West Street to Chain Bridge, except for the gas lamps along the Bank of America parking lot which will be handled as part of future site development plans.
- Both sides of North Street from Chain Bridge to University Drive.
- North side of North Street from University Drive to Blenheim.
- Blenheim Boulevard between North and Main Streets.
- The rights-of-way frontages of the Mayfair residential development located at East and Main Streets.
- Sager Avenue to complete gas lamp conversion work between University Drive and East Street.
Learn more.
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Drop a Pin on the Community Forest Map
Help us understand the state of the city's urban forest and guide our community stewardship efforts.
- Where could your neighborhood use more trees? Tell us where to plant or focus tree giveaways.
- Are there specific restoration projects you'd like to see in city parks or along public streets? Share your ideas.
- Where are current volunteer efforts happening to remove invasive plants? Where should efforts focus in the future?
- Do you have location suggestions for city outreach events?
Drop a pin on the Engage Fairfax community forest map and leave a comment for the project team.
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Final Police Officer Recruiting Event, Aug. 28
Join the City of Fairfax Police Department as a full-time or temporary sworn police officer.
Discover what the city police department can offer you at the final recruiting event scheduled this summer at the City of Fairfax Police Station.
Reserve your space:
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Wednesday Aug. 28 • 5-7 p.m.
This events provides a great opportunity for potential candidates to learn more about the city police department, meet some of our officers, and gain insight into a rewarding career in law enforcement.
Learn more and make a reservation.
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Emergency Management Newsletter Includes Hurricane Preparation Tips and More (tap image)
Council Reporter for the July 23 Meeting
The Council Reporter for the July 23 meeting includes video segments linked to agenda items. View the Reporter.
A city council work session is slated for Sept 3. View the agenda (subject to change).
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights in City Hall. Watch meetings live on Channel 12 (COX/Verizon) and online, or catch a replay at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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Crime and Arrest Reports and Police Jobs
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