County kicks off opioid emergency training — The county is kicking off a series of trainings on opioid overdoses and naloxone education. The series, called ‘REVIVE!’, trains attendees on how to administer naloxone. [Fairfax County Government]
Town of Vienna to celebrate Patriot Day — Vienna’s American Legion Post 180 and local leaders will celebrate Vienna Patriot Day on Sunday at 9 a.m. on the Freeman Store lawn. [Town of Vienna]
Oak Hill Manor reopens after two years — The historic Oak Hill Manor in Annandale will open on Saturday, Sept. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. after a two-year pause due to the pandemic. [Fairfax County Government]
Release of suspect in home break-in upsets local family — “A Fairfax County family is living in fear after their house was broken into while they were home… On July 6, 2022, English and his family were at their Fairfax County home when they heard a window break downstairs.” [WJLA]
Mill Street to remain closed — The portion of Mill Street between Church Street and Maple Avenue will be closed this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a special event. [Town of Vienna]
It’s Friday — Clear throughout the day. High of 79 and low of 64. Sunrise at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. [Weather.gov]
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The Dragons Concord is now open at 11215L Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030! After some delays with construction, we’ve finally opened our doors and are accepting tabletop gamers of all types to come down and enjoy our tailored gaming space.
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Unveiling of West Ford historical highway marker
Gum Springs will be celebrating 190 years of its founding by freedman West Ford on Saturday, June 17, 2023. To kick-off the celebration, there will be an unveiling of a Virginia historical highway marker for West Ford on Fordson Road
Charity Live Music Concert
Ukrainian Charity fundraiser concert at South County High School on June 13, 2023.
All proceeds will go toward Ukrainian funds “Mriya Charity” and “Dai Lapu Drug”, that help kids and animals affected by war.
The concert will include performances by
