Redistricting Map Options + Forest Restoration: Top Fairfax News

Vienna VA

25 October, 2021

3:16 PM

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FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Here are five local stories you don't want to miss today in Fairfax County: 1. Fairfax County Redistricting Hearing Planned, 64 Maps Proposed: A public hearing on proposed redistricting of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and School Board election districts will happen in November. There were 64 proposed maps submitted by the Redistricting Advisory Committee and public. MORE 2. Frying Pan Farm Park Gets $20K Grant For Forest Restoration: The Fairfax County Park Authority Board approved a $20,000 Mastenbrook Volunteer Matching Fund Grant request from the Friends of Frying Pan Farm Park to help fund a forest restoration project at the Herndon park. MORE 3. Family Raises Funds In Honor Of DC Man Killed In Fairfax Crash: The family of a 24-year-old Washington, D.C., man who died last week in a crash on the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County is holding an online fundraiser to help pay for his funeral expenses. MORE 4. Fairfax School Board Awards Contract In Superintendent Search: A search firm was awarded a contract Thursday in the search for a new superintendent at Fairfax County Public Schools. MORE 5. Job Fair For Veterans, Active-Duty Coming To Fairfax County: The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority is partnering with other local organizations to host a job fair for veterans and active-duty military personnel on Nov. 4 at the United States Army Museum at Fort Belvoir. MORE Visit your local Patch for more news, events and announcements happening in your community. Annual winter coat distribution for deserving kids today. School counselors and community group reps will drive through station and have coats loaded into vehicles for student distribution. Community groups/volunteers, #FCFRD and @FairfaxCountyPD working hard this morning to help pic.twitter.com/7Oh9hTRr31— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) October 25, 2021Halloween Parade - Vienna Town Events (Oct. 27) Wind Symphony Concert - De Laski Performing Arts in Alexandria (Oct. 28) Halloween Party: Zombie and Apocalypse in Herndon (Oct. 29) Drive-Thru Fall Experience at Harvest Church in Franconia (Oct. 30) 🎃 When Is Trick-Or-Treating? 😷 Covid-19 Recommendations 👻 Trick-Or-Treating Tips 🎃 Costume Tips 👻 Tips for Drivers, Parents, Neighbors and Older Ghosts 🎃 Tips for Pet Owners Read these in 'Your Guide to Halloween 2021 in Fairfax County': https://t.co/XBnmM4Ilij pic.twitter.com/kgytl5CdEb— Fairfax County Government 🇺🇸 🎃👻 (@fairfaxcounty) October 25, 2021