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Our Braddock Nights evening concerts are on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at Royal Lake Park (5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax) and Lake Accotink Park (7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield) and will continue throughout the summer.
I hope to see you there!
Yours in service,
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Continue reading below for more information on:
- Sticky Fingers Cooking Class
- Upcoming West Springfield Police District Events
- Future Women Leaders in Law Enforcement
- Building Permits 101 Class
- Wakefield Tennis and Pickleball Redevelopment Project
- Share Your Thoughts about the Fairfax Center Area Study
- Nominations Open for the Friends of Trees Awards
- Lost and Found Pets
- Circuit Court Case Information Now Available Online!
- FCPD Releases Crime Reports
- Heat Safety Tips
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Sticky Fingers Cooking Class | |
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The Fairfax Area Agency on Aging’s Caregiver & Supportive Services Unit invites the public to join its upcoming Intergenerational Workshop Session, which aims to bring families of all ages and generations together, presented by the Director of Online Classes, Chef Jennifer, at Sticky Fingers Cooking.
Sticky Fingers Cooking strives to inspire, educate, and celebrate the essential role that real foods, cooking, and nutrition play in promoting health and wellness. Sticky Fingers Cooking provides simple and adaptive cooking skills, as well as nutrition education, which positively impacts youth and their families in our community. A recipe with a shopping list, equipment checklist, food allergy guide, and video collection are included for participating families.
This virtual workshop is Friday, July 19, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
- All webinars are free and open to family caregivers, older adults, adults with a disability, professionals, and the community-at-large.
- All webinars will be recorded, and registrants will receive a link to the recording of the live event.
- For questions, contact Ayiguli.Saifuding@fairfaxcounty.gov or call (571) 407-6961.
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Upcoming West Springfield
Police District Events
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Juice Box with a Cop
The commanders and officers of the FCPD West Springfield District Station will host Juice Box with a Cop on Saturday, July 20, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Annandale Community Center (7861-B Heritage Drive, Annandale). Community members are invited to join FCPD for juice boxes, snacks, and fun.
There will be free car seat inspections, information tables, the chance to explore a police vehicle, and maybe a visit from McGruff the Crime Dog. Members of the Neighborhood and Community Services Board and Opportunity Neighborhood-Annandale Council members will join this event.
If you have any questions before the event, contact MPO Tony Capizzi at (703) 277-2363 or Anthony.capizzi@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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Avoiding Scams and Frauds
Join officers from the West Springfield District Station on Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation on “Avoiding Scams and Fraud”. This presentation will discuss the various scams in the community and how not to become a victim.
The presentation will be at the West Springfield Government Center (6140 Rolling Road, Springfield). If there are any questions or concerns before the meeting, feel free to reach out to Tony Capizzi at (703) 277-2363 or Anthony.capizzi@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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Future Women Leaders in
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Apply for the Fairfax County Police Department's "Future Women Leaders in Law Enforcement." This week-long program explores careers for women in law enforcement.
Learn first-hand about core police functions such as patrol, helicopter, and crime scene investigation. Meet today's women leaders in law enforcement in Fairfax County. Explore what it takes to become a police officer and the skills you will learn in the police academy. Discover your potential to become the future women leaders in law enforcement.
The program runs from July 29 - August 2 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Apply online by July 22. For questions, contact Tanja Majca at (703) 246-3332 or CPA@fairfaxcounty.gov
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Wakefield Tennis and Pickleball Redevelopment Project | |
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Are you planning a home renovation project?
Consider attending the Building Permits 101 class hosted by the County’s Land Development Services to find out what types of permits you will need, how to hire a contractor, and tips to save time and money.
The class is on Tuesday, July 23, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the North County Government Center (1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston) in Community Rooms A/B.
Register today.
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Wakefield Tennis and Pickleball Redevelopment Project | |
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The Fairfax County Park Authority held a virtual community meeting last week to present a proposal to better accommodate both pickleball and tennis players at Wakefield Park, as well as receive comments and questions from the community.
To more fully benefit both the pickleball and tennis communities at Wakefield Park, the Park Authority is proposed replacing tennis court 11, presently in need of repair, with four dedicated pickleball courts and return courts 9 and 10 to tennis only. The work would result in a total of six dedicated pickleball courts and ten dedicated tennis courts at the site. It is anticipated that this work could be completed by Fall 2024.
A second phase of the proposal would add two more dedicated pickleball courts in place of one of the existing tennis practice wall areas. The tennis practice wall area closest to courts 9 and 10 would remain. This phase of the project would require additional site work, including building a retaining wall and relocating the picnic tables. It is estimated that it could potentially be completed by spring 2025.
A 30-day public comment period is happening now until August 8. Members of the community will be able to submit comments online through the comment form which will be hosted on the project website. You can view the presentation from the July 9 meeting and a recording on YouTube.
Wakefield Park is home to nine tennis courts, two dual-use courts (two tennis courts or four pickleball courts), and two dedicated pickleball courts. The Fairfax County Park Authority reports that, over time, the use of the dual-use courts has trended strongly towards pickleball and created fewer tennis opportunities.
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Share Your Thoughts about the Fairfax Center Area Study | |
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Fairfax County wants your input on the future of the Fairfax Center Area! Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts in their online poll.
The Fairfax Center Area Study is evaluating changes to the long-range land use plan for the 5,500-acre area between Route 50 and Route 29. The study will refine recommendations for the Fairfax Center Area’s Core, including the County’s Government Center, Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax Corner, and other commercial and residential developments, and focuses on creating a mixed-use, walkable, and vibrant community. The study will include a transportation analysis and consider updates to accommodate existing and future developments.
The Government Center visioning process is another critical component of this study. Developed nearly 40 years ago, the Government Center campus’ role and its surrounding area are being re-evaluated in light of modern needs and policies, including the Countywide Strategic Plan and the One Fairfax equity policy.
Community feedback is crucial to create a thriving, inclusive, and well-planned Fairfax Center Area. All who live, work, shop, recreate, or do business in the Fairfax Center area are encouraged to share their thoughts through the online poll, before it closes on Friday, July 26. The responses will help the study’s Task Force form recommendations for how the area can evolve in the years to come.
Click here to share your thoughts on the Fairfax Center Area. If you know someone with a connection to the Fairfax Center area, please share the poll with them and help us spread the word!
Ongoing updates and future engagement opportunities will be available on the project webpage. Updates will continue to be shared with subscribers of this Comprehensive Plan Amendment's e-mail list.
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Nominations Open for the Friends of Trees Awards | |
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The Fairfax County Tree Commission recently announced that nominations for its 2023-2024 Friends of Trees Awards are now open and will close on July 31.
Individuals and organizations may be nominated (or self-nominated) for various tree-related projects or programs that have demonstrated outstanding conservation-based actions to preserve, protect or plant trees. Developers who go “above and beyond” County requirements to preserve and protect trees and associated habitats are also eligible for this award.
A nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Protect and preserve existing trees and associated habitats
- Increase Fairfax County’s tree canopy and its related habitats
- Educate and inspire people to plant more trees and properly maintain them
- Convey an understanding of both the value and benefit of trees
The nomination categories include:
- Individual volunteer
- Non-profit group or business
- For-profit company
- Development Community
Please use the nomination form online. Since 1999, the Friends of Trees awards have highlighted exceptional and innovative tree conservation actions in Fairfax County. For more information, visit the Tree Commission’s website. You can email questions about the awards to treecommission@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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Have you recently lost your cat or dog in the Braddock District? The Fairfax County Animal Shelter might have them!
If you have information about any of these animals in the photo or if they are your lost pet, contact the Animal Shelter at animalshelter@fairfaxcounty.gov or call (703) 324-0299. Found pets may be located at either the Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Road, Lorton) or Michael R. Frey Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax); please call or email to confirm the pet's current location.
View the Animal Shelter's Lost and Found Pets page.
Do you need help keeping your pet? Is this your pet, but you can no longer care for them? Are you concerned about fees or need assistance finding a new home for them? Please reach out to the Animal Shelter at (703) 324-0299 or check out their Pet Resource Center. They are ready to help!
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Reduced Fee Vaccine and Microchip Clinics
As part of Fairfax County Animal Shelter's Pet Resource Center, Fairfax County residents have the opportunity to have their pet vaccinated and microchipped without the cost of a veterinary exam.
All clinics are first-come first-served and are cash only. Clinics are held at either the Michael R. Frey or Lorton Campus.
The Animal Shelter will host their next clinic on Monday, July 22, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the Michael R. Frey Campus (4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax). For more information on upcoming dates or for more details, visit the Animal Shelter's website.
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Circuit Court Case Information Now Available Online | |
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The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Chris Falcon, recently announced the creation of a free, online database for Circuit Court cases. These documents can now be accessed online!
Instead of taking a trip to the Courthouse, you can now search online for public information such as hearing dates and times, a list of charges, and other docket information on criminal and civil cases.
Thank you to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, his staff, and staff from the Department of Information Technology for delivering this huge accessibility win! You can read more about this new tool on the Circuit Court's website.
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FCPD Releases Crime Reports | |
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The Fairfax County Police Department has released numerous 2023-2024 reports on its efforts in law enforcement around the County to keep it as the safest jurisdiction of its size in the country.
You can read about crime rates per patrol district, data highlights with visuals for violent crime rates, updates, and much more:
Additionally, check out FCPD’s crime mapping, which is an interactive map where you can learn which police department station corresponds to your address, geographic crime rates, demographics, and more of FCPD’s reports on crime in the County.
Traffic Safety
FCPD has also announced its advancements on their Traffic Safety Initiative:
Results on their Road Shark campaign has demonstrated effective results by issuing 2,600 more citations and warnings over the course of the third wave compared to last year’s as part of their effort to prevent reckless driving, reduce crashes, and change driving behavior.
Last month, FCPD provided educational information about illegal exhaust system modifications through their social media. So, make sure your exhaust system is in good working order, in constant operation to prevent excessive noise, and is installed by the factory or similar design.
FCPD is also features its traffic safety efforts online. A news article and a video have been shared, highlighting road enforcement that stopped reckless driving of over 100 mph.
FCPD’s new #OnPatrol series on their social media educates the public what it is like for an officer to be on patrol to keep drivers and roads safe.
YTD proactive traffic stops and citations are up and running, which has resulted in high DWI arrests and crash deterrence in the area. On a high note, there has been a decrease in overall crashes and injury crashes in Fairfax County this year.
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For the month of July, FCPD’s Traffic Safety themes focuses on Impaired Driving & Speed Enforcement. The police department will also conduct the Safe July initiative, which aims to identify, and convict intoxicated and drugged drivers. Additionally, officers will continue to work at calm speed on roadways through High-Visibility Enforcement efforts.
If you have any questions about 2024 traffic initiatives or any other inquiry, you can reach out Katherine Hayek at (703) 246-2253.
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