Good Friday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
đ News recap
The following articles were published earlier today — Apr 26, 2024.
- 8:15 am: Morning Notes | đŁď¸ Comments
- 9:30 am: NEW: Reston library will close this summer for renovation | đŁď¸ Comments
- 10:30 am: Tysons Forest task force recommends steps for preserving 65 acres of woods | đŁď¸ Comments
- 11:30 am: Metro board approves new budget, but Virginia funding remains a question mark | đŁď¸ Comments
- 1:30 pm: Lake Anne cooling service to launch ahead of expected heat wave | đŁď¸ Comments
- 2:50 pm: JUST IN: Oakton driver sentenced to four years for fatal crash that killed two teens | đŁď¸ Comments
- 3:30 pm: Local independent bookstores hope to draw visitors with new âpassportâ program | đŁď¸ Comments
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
- UPDATED: West Potomac HS evacuated after reported bomb threat (17582 views)
- Smoke billowing into sky from two-alarm fire in Sterling (14234 views)
- Fairfax County employees advocate for pay raises during April budget hearings (2442 views)
- McLean Starbucks reopens after extensive interior renovations (1945 views)
- FCPD: Lincolnia school counselor charged after allegedly head-butting student (1605 views)
- Taste of Tysons festival showcasing mallâs eateries to return in May (1539 views)
- Lorton Community Center worker arrested for âindecentâ relationship with teen, police say (1278 views)
- WillowWood Plaza mixed-use development advances to Fairfax City Council (1270 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
- 8:30 am: Reston Association’s 80-Family Community Yard Sale
- 8:30 am: AARP Life@50+ Academy
- 9:00 am: Spring Native Plants & Arts Sale
- 9:00 am: Fairfax Funky Flea
- 12:00 pm: Rare,Exotic & Carnivorous Plant Market
- 1:00 pm: From Garden to Vase: Flower Arranging
- 1:00 pm: HOTWORX Anniversary Celebration
- 6:00 pm: Live Aid Karaoke Fundraiser (for World Hunger)
- 8:00 pm: Bamberg Symphony featuring HÊlène Grimaud, piano
- 9:00 pm: Rockits Band (Free Event) at The Old Fire Station
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
- 12:00 pm: The Bee Charmers Band
- 5:30 pm: Electric Blues Open Mic at The Old Fire Station#3
đ§ď¸ Saturday’s forecast
Scattered showers are expected mainly between 9am and 4pm, with cloudy conditions and a high near 58. Winds will come from the southeast at 6 to 11 mph, and there’s a 40% chance of precipitation. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 52, and south winds blowing at 6 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
We hope you have a great weekend! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋
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Owners of six Woofieâs franchises in Northern Virginia are hosting âPaws in the Park,â a pet adoption event on May 18 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date May 19) at Wolf Trap National Park, Wolf Trap Farm Park, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. They hope to bring awareness for local animal shelters and the need for âfureverâ families for animals.
Woofieâs will have about 20 mobile spa vans on site, offering free nail trims and Wash ân Go baths for rescued dogs and pups up for adoption, and special event pricing for families who bring their own pets for grooming (as time permits/allows).
Participating Woofieâs include Reston/Herndon, Ashburn-Leesburg, McLean, Western Loudoun, South Riding-Aldie and Fairfax. Food trucks, a DJ, local vendors, and more will be available. Ridgeside K9 and Keller Williams Realty are sponsoring the event.
Air Layering: Propagating Difficult to Root Plants
Air Layering Workshop: Propagating Difficult-to-Root Plants
Sunday, May 19, 2024
1:00-3:00pm
Pedal with Petals Family Bike Ride
Join us on Saturday, May 11th and ride into spring during our Pedal with Petals Family Bike Ride. Back for its second year, Pedal with Petals is going to be bigger than ever. This year’s event will include both an