Thursday, October 27
Highlights of County Government Actions in a 3-Minute Read
Week of October 11-18, 2022
County actions
Fairfax County Rejects Virginia Anti-Trans Policies
Anti-Trans Policies
Wednesday, October 26
Harvest Time at Colvin Run Mill 2022; Recreates life 200 years ago in the agrarian community
Harvest Time at Colvin Run Mill 2022; Recreates life 200 years ago in the agrarian community
2022 Great Falls Studio Art Tour: Celebrates creativity
2022 Great Falls Studio Art Tour: Celebrates creativity
Two Art Exhibits Open at McLean Project for the Arts: Student & Teacher Works
Two Art Exhibits Open at McLean Project for the Arts: Student & Teacher Works
SHARE of McLean Seeks Coats, Food, Gift Card Donations
SHARE of McLean Seeks Coats, Food, Gift Card Donations
Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund: Fall Tea 2022 40th Anniversary
Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund: Fall Tea 2022 40th Anniversary
Tuesday, October 25
Virginia’s Natural Beauty
Virginia’s Natural Beauty
In Support of Truthful Education in FCPS
Letter to FCPS
Thursday, October 20
Transurban and Community Partners Promote Child Passenger Safety
Sponsored
Transurban, operator of the 495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes, and Community Partners Promote Child Passenger Safety.
Wednesday, October 19
Meet Julie Maher: Director of the Great Falls Grange Foundation
Meet Julie Maher: Director of the Great Falls Grange Foundation
Food Desperately Needed
Food Desperately Needed
Roundups
Roundups
Car Crash Kills Chantilly Man, 62
Fatal crash
Tuesday, October 18
SoberRide for Halloween
SoberRide for Halloween
Attend Town Hall Meetings on SHAPE the Future of Aging
Future of Aging
Wednesday, October 12
Centreville Library’s Fall Book Sale
Roundups
Korean Bell Garden Ceremony Marks 10 Years
Ambassador applauds South Korean-U.S. Alliance
Ambassador applauds South Korean-U.S. Alliance
Local Teen Makes International Debut
Kat Stockton performs at Starmus, a global festival honoring science communication through art and music
Kat Stockton performs at Starmus, a global festival honoring science communication through art and music
Bench and Accolades for Avid Gardener
Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.
Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.
Celebration of Our True Beginnings
Celebration of Our True Beginnings
Next Big Thing: Youth Rugby Registration Open
PreK-12- grade students welcomed.
PreK-12- grade students welcomed.
Halloween Calendar
Halloween
Long Lasting Pumpkins that Don’t Skimp on Style
Hand blown orbs are an elegant alternative to traditional pumpkins.
Pumpkins
Mental Healthcare for Those Who need it Most
Resources can be difficult but not impossible to find for Northern Virginians living at or below the poverty line.
Mental Healthcare
Wednesday, October 5
Parks Director Completes Visits to 420 County Parks in First Year
Volunteers 'give back together' during National Public Land Day 2022
Parks Director visits all parks in County.
Storm Flooding Is Not Only a Risk for Coastal Areas
Homeowners everywhere eye flood insurance; measures to protect inland boats also recommended.
Floods
Seniors Return to School
New program offers an opportunity for academic achievement and social connections.
New program offers an opportunity for academic achievement and social connections.
10th Anniversary, Great Falls Senior Center Without Walls
Continues to improve the lives of seniors.
Continues to improve the lives of seniors.
Great Falls Farmers Market Remains Open
Creates a community around food.
Creates a community around food.
It’s Academic Is Back Exclusively on WETA
It’s Academic Is Back Exclusively on WETA
Roundups
Roundups
Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student
Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student
‘This Is Such a Great Tribute; We All Love Her Dearly’
Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.
Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.
Knowledge, Strength, Hope and Resilience Reston Exhibit: Knowledge and Power
Knowledge, Strength, Hope and Resilience Reston Exhibit: Knowledge and Power
News briefs
News briefs
Sales Open: Great Falls Ornament
Sales benefit two local nonprofits.
Sales benefit two local nonprofits.
Listen to the Young People
Listen to the Young People
Virginia DoE Proposal Harms Students, Families and Educators
Joint Statement in Opposition
SLHS Food Pantry Supports 250+ Students and Families Weekly
Registration open for benefit 0.5K race to stock the shelves.
Food pantry
