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September 5, 2024
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Good afternoon, and happy September!
I'm excited to invite you to Mason District's first-ever Restaurant Week! This event kicks off on Sunday and highlights Mason District's diverse, vibrant community of restaurants and culture. You can see a full list of participating restaurants here.
Restaurant Week ends on September 15, which is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month. My team and I partnered with Chairman Jeff McKay, Providence Supervisor Dalia Palchik, Mount Vernon Supervisor Dan Storck, Celebrate Fairfax!, and community partner Hispanics Against Child Abuse & Neglect (HACAN) to host Fairfax County's inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on October 5. This will be an exciting event with performances, art, food, and so much more to showcase our thriving Hispanic community. More details to come, but be sure to mark your calendars!
My office exists to serve you, so please don't hesitate to reach out if I can be of any assistance. Thank you for subscribing to Mason Matters!
My best,
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 Andres Jimenez
Mason District Supervisor
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Save the Date
Join us for a renaming and dedication ceremony of the Minnie H. Peyton Community Center at Bailey's! The new name honors Minnie Peyton, a pillar of Springdale, a historically Black community in Bailey’s Crossroads that originated as a home to freedmen since the Civil War.
WHAT: Renaming ceremony of the Minnie H. Peyton Community Center at Bailey's
WHEN: 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 14
WHERE: Minnie H. Peyton Community Center at Bailey's (formerly Bailey's Community Center, 5920 Summers Ln., Falls Church, VA 22041)
Taste of Annandale is back at a new location! Join us at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space for live music and dance performances, a chili cookoff, 5K race, children's events, a pet contest, and of course food from local restaurants and food trucks. This event has FREE admission, and sponsorship opportunities are available.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, September 21
WHERE: Eileen Garnett Civic Space (7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003)
The popular George Mason Regional Library Friends semi-annual book sale will be held from Wednesday, September 25 through Sunday, September 29. A preview sale will be held Wednesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. with an entry fee of $20 per adult. The general sale will be held from Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily with no fee. The book sale will take place at the library located at 7001 Little River Turnpike in Annandale and will feature a wide variety of high-quality used books, CDs and DVDs in various categories. Proceeds support the Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Program, Library Foundation scholarships, Fall for the Book Festival, and library programs and equipment for George Mason Regional Library. Come early for the best selection, then come back on Sunday for bargains.
Mark your calendars for Fairfax County's inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! Join Supervisor Jimenez along with Chairman Jeff McKay, Providence Supervisor Dalia Palchik, Mount Vernon Supervisor Dan Storck, Celebrate Fairfax!, and community partner Hispanics Against Child Abuse & Neglect (HACAN), along with other local nonprofits and Fairfax County agencies for a day of art, performances, food, and culture! The event is free and will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. More details to come!
WHAT: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 5
WHERE: Culmore Community Library (formerly Woodrow Wilson Library) (6101 Knollwood Dr., Falls Church, VA 22041)
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Mason Works
Information for businesses & job seekers
 Election workers needed at the polls!
The Fairfax County Office of Elections is seeking community members to work the polls for the November 5, 2024 General Election. In particular, they need bilingual workers who speak Korean and Vietnamese. This position pays $250. Learn more.
Upcoming events for entrepreneurs, job seekers, employers, and small business owners:
Exciting updates about Mason District arts
Find local public art with new app
ArtsFairfax introduced a new app that helps you find local public art in Fairfax County. The app uses crowdsourced data to find sculptures, murals, installations, and other public art experiences. Learn more.
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'Getaway' event to feature folk music workshops, sing-arounds, and concerts
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington opened registration for its annual Getaway event, a weekend of folk music activities. The event will take place the weekend of September 27 in West River, MD. Learn more.
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The latest environmental news in Mason
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Network with Fairfax County green businesses at the Green Business Social
The Green Business Partners Program is hosting a networking event featuring county business leaders sharing sustainability practices. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 19 in McLean. Learn more.
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GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK: Waste survey
Fairfax County is seeking resident feedback for its zero-waste goal. The survey takes about 10 minutes and will be available through Monday, September 30.
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day in White Gardens Park
The Fairfax County Park Authority will host a community "open park" event to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 28. The event will run from 10 a.m. to Noon at John C. and Margaret K. White Gardens Horticultural Park (6722 Princess Anne Ln., Falls Church, VA 22042). For more information, please email Judith.Zatsick@fairfaxcounty.gov or David.Alexander@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Your supervisors are leading the way to a carbon-free Fairfax County! At the Jimenez household, that means gardening and composting to cut down on our carbon footprint. Fairfax County's Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination tagged along with each supervisor recently to see how we're taking small steps to reduce carbon emissions. You can watch my video segment on YouTube. Visit the link below for resources to help create a greenhouse gas reduction plan that works best for you and your family.
Parents Corner
Exciting news & events for families & students
Are you getting the latest Mason District school news?
Sign up for Mason District School Board Member Dr. Ricardy Anderson's newsletter through GovDelivery.
This week's edition includes info about:
- FY 2024 year-end review
- FCPS's new cell phone storage pilot program
- Bus and traffic safety
- Info for TJHSST enrollment
- Upcoming community events with FCPS Superintendent Dr. Reid
And much more! Sign up here.
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Fentanyl awareness resources
Virginia public school students grades 9-12 are required to receive an informational one-pager about fentanyl resources and awareness within the first two weeks of school. You can view the handout here.
Free parenting classes
The Fairfax County Department of Family Services offers FREE parenting classes for guardians of kids ages 0 to 18 years. These classes are virtual and in-person and area available in multiple languages. Learn more.
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FCPS Family Resource Center Webinars:
Free acting sample class offered through Traveling Players
Want to learn more about Traveling Players before joining this fall? Come meet teachers and take a free sample class Saturday, September 7 at the Tysons Corner Center studio. Class times vary by age group and are available for students grades 2 through 12. Learn more.
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Nominations, contests & more
Donate laundry pods for local families
Help Sup. Andres Jimenez collect laundry detergent pods for Shelter House's Patrick Henry Emergency Shelter families with children. Drop off laundry detergent pods at the 24/7 lobby drop box at the Mason District Governmental Center (6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003) or use link below to donate directly via the shelter's Amazon wish list.
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Animal Shelter volunteers needed
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is seeking volunteers who love working with pets. Duties include event tabling, organizing Pet Pantry donations, leading shelter tours, and more. A recruitment event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 at the Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Rd., Lorton, VA 22079). Learn more.
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Volunteers needed for Domestic & Sexual Violence Services
The Fairfax County Department of Family Services is seeking volunteers for its Domestic and Sexual Violence Services. Interested candidates can attend upcoming orientation sessions beginning on Wednesday, September 11. Learn more.
Volunteer appointment drivers needed for Annandale/Springfield
The joint Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) and Shepherd's Center of Annandale Springfield transportation program is in desperate need of drivers to assist residents who cannot drive themselves to medical appointments, the grocery store, or to food banks. Learn more by calling the Shepherd's Center office at 703-941-1419 or emailing shepherdscas@vacosmail.com.
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Need to report a VDOT issue? The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has an easy way for residents to report road problems. Visit my.vdot.virginia.gov to use their interactive report tool or call 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623). Report parking violations through the Fairfax County Police Department's non-emergency line at 703-691-2131 or fcpdparkingenforcement@fairfaxcounty.gov.
 Please join Sup. Jimenez for a Transportation Expo on Saturday, September 28! This event is open to the public and will feature presentations about completed and upcoming FCDOT and VDOT projects in Mason District. Light refreshments will be served, so please RSVP before Friday, September 20.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, September 28
WHERE: Mason District Governmental Center (6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003)
GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK: Bicycle and trails plans
FCDOT is combining the Fairfax County Bicycle Master Plan and the Countywide Trails plan and is seeking feedback. Multiple open houses will be held, including two in Mason District:
- 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 14 at Weyanoke Elementary School (6520 Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312)
- 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 at Bailey's Elementary School (6111 Knollwood Dr., Bailey's Crossroads, VA 22041)
Background information and an online survey also are available. Learn more.
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GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK: Capital Bikeshare Mason proposal
Residents are invited to learn more about plans for bikeshare in the community, ask questions and provide feedback through a FCDOT survey. Comments will be accepted through Friday, September 6. Learn more.
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Van Dorn Street to I-95 South/I-495 West in the Alexandria area
- Extended nighttime weekday lane closure: 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. from Sunday, September 15 to Thursday, September 19.
- Detour in place - Van Dorn Street right turn onto Eisenhower Avenue to I-95S/495W
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Refresh your memory: School-related road rules
FCPS students are back in school and Fairfax County created a helpful guide for road rules around school buses and school zones. Lean more.
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Mason District is served by multiple stations of Fairfax County Police Department that include Mason, Franconia, McLean, and West Springfield.
FCPD seeking applicants for Community Police Academy
The FCPD Community Police Academy (CPA) is accepting applications for its 2024 Fall Session. The CPA meets weekly for 10 weeks beginning Thursday, September 12 through Saturday, November 16. Students will learn about police training, crime scene investigation, internal affairs, SWAT, and more. Participants must be at least 18, live or work in Fairfax County, pass a criminal record check and police contact history check, and have transportation. Learn more.
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Free car seat inspection (Saturday, September 7) - Come by the Mason District Station (6705 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22033) to get your car seat inspected Saturday, September 7 from 9:30 a.m. to Noon. No appointment needed. Car seats will be inspected on a first-come, first-served basis. All car seat inspections/installations will be conducted by a certified Child Passenger Safety technician. Learn more.
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Free car seat inspections (Saturday, September 14) - Come by the Franconia District Station (6121 Franconia Rd., Franconia, VA 22310) to get your car seat inspected on Saturday, September 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No appointment needed. Car seats will be inspected on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to install the child safety seat yourself beforehand so the inspection can be performed. If necessary, the seat will be properly re-installed and you will be shown how to install the seat properly in the future.
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Free car seat inspections (Saturday, September 21) - Come by the McLean District Station (1437 Balls Hill Rd., McLean, VA 22101) to get your car seat inspected on Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No appointment needed. Car seats will be inspected on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to install the child safety seat yourself beforehand so the inspection can be performed. If necessary, the seat will be properly re-installed and you will be shown how to install the seat properly in the future. Call the station at 703-556-7750 for questions. Learn more.
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Kids in Today's Society" presentation (Wednesday, September 18) - This presentation will discuss the current problems our kids face surrounding social media, narcotics, mental health concerns, and other issues. Learn how to talk to them, how to help them through these tough times, and about the resources available from Fairfax County. This event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18 at the community room at the West Springfield Government Center (6140 Rolling Rd., Springfield, VA 22152). No registration required. For questions, contact MPO Tony Capizzi at 703-277-2363 or Anthony.Capizzi@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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Reduced-fee vaccine and microchip clinics
Maggie Jimenez here with a friendly reminder that it's crucial to vaccinate and microchip your pets! The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is offering reduced-cost vaccines and microchipping during upcoming clinics beginning on Monday, September 9. Learn more.
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Get up to $5k in flooding mitigation refunds
Residential property owners and renters can get up to $5,000 in flood mitigation project refunds through the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMAP). The program offers 50% reimbursement of up to $5,000 for the cost of projects that protect property from flood damage. The program excludes commercial property and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more.
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NARFE event highlights programs and benefits
The National Active & Retired Federal Employee Association (NARFE) is hosting a free event for active and retired federal and postal service employees and their spouses. The event will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 at the Vienna Community Center (120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna, VA 22180) and will feature information about benefits and programs. Guest speakers include U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly and NARFE National President William Shackelford. Reservations are requested by contacting Nancy Palmerino at nancyolive0110@yahoo.com by Monday, September 9.
Mason District Governmental Center accepting meeting room applications for 2025
The Mason District Governmental Center has several meeting rooms that are available for the public to reserve for events. Our office is now accepting applications for 2025 reservations. Learn more.
September Code Compliance Corner
Fairfax County's Department of Code Compliance shared information about its Zoning Ordinance for fence heights and sheds. Learn more.
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Rec Centers offering 15% membership discount
Fairfax County Park Authority Rec Centers are offering 15% discounts through September 30. More information will be available at an Open House event on Monday, September 9 at various locations. Learn more.
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Free hearing loss info fair
The Celebrate Communication event connects deaf and hard-of-hearing residents with the latest assistive technology, apps, local agency services, audiologists, and much more. The event is free and will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 28 at the Springfield Town Center (6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA 22150). This is a family-friendly event and admission is free. Learn more.
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Vouchers to help senior residents get fresh produce
Fairfax County residents ages 60 and older on fixed incomes can apply for one-time $50 vouchers to receive fresh produce from participating farmers markets. Applications are due by Monday, September 30. Learn more.
Upcoming events:
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