Announcements

The Fairfax County Public Schools Adult and Community Education program (FCPS ACE), which empowers individuals to build brighter futures with accessible and affordable workforce development and training programs, announces that the Adult and Community Education Training and Scholarship Foundation’s Scholarship for current and prospective FCPS ACE Apprenticeship students is now open for application, with increased opportunities to award more scholarships this spring.

The Adult and Community Education Scholarship Program aims to assist low-income adults residing or employed in Fairfax County who are pursuing careers in the trades. This scholarship is available to both current and prospective FCPS ACE Apprenticeship students and is awarded twice annually. The current application cycle offers a $1,000 scholarship, which, if granted, will be applied toward tuition for a spring 2026 Apprenticeship course—such as Electrical Level 2 or 4, or Plumbing Level 2 or 4.

Holiday Shop – 1909 Windmill Lane Alexandria on November 22 9.30am to 4pm.

Mount Vernon Unitarian Church just celebrated their 70th anniversary on our 7 acre grounds with the wider community. We now invite the wider community to our 63rd annual Holiday Shop. At this event you will find over 50 artisan vendors with wares made from glass, wood, clay, fabric, and more. We also have baked and canned goods, and home collectibles. All of these vendors offer great ideas for your seasonal gift needs. Our quilters have made a beautiful quilt, Starburst, for a $3 a ticket raffle.

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The YMCA seeks proposals from organizations to provide facilities for our Licensed Summer Camp Programs.

“Fall into the arts” with artoberVA, the inaugural month-long celebration of local arts in Fairfax! ArtsFairfax has partnered with dozens of local arts nonprofits to offer October-only discounts for Fairfax residents and visitors alike.

ArtsFairfax invites you to “stay curious and stay local” to take advantage of over 30 free and discounted activities. You’ll find concerts, plays, and film screenings, as well as fine arts festivals, exhibitions and social events. Want to learn a new skill? Visit an open house or check out free classes and workshops!

Virginia Hurricanes Basketball is offering a Friday night youth basketball training program from October through December for girls and boys in grades K through 5.

AGENDA: Players will have a fun-filled experience working on individual basketball skills and learning the rules and concepts of the game. Sessions will consist of a 30 minute skills session followed by 30 minutes of controlled play.

Monarch Custom Homes, a top custom design-build firm in Northern Virginia, is excited to introduce the Monarch Elite Collection — a new series of homes designed to give homeowners the freedom to personalize while enjoying Monarch’s signature craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Created for those who want a beautiful home without starting entirely from scratch, the Elite Collection offers thoughtfully designed layouts that can be tailored to fit each family’s lifestyle, taste, and priorities. Every design reflects Monarch’s belief that “Not Every Square Foot Is Created Equal™” — ensuring each home feels intentional and functional.

This Saturday, we blow the doors off reality.

ASLIN10 is our biggest, boldest celebration ever, and if you don’t have your tickets yet, now’s the time to lock them in.

Arlington Travel Basketball: Coaching Opportunities & Tryouts for 2025-26 Season

Arlington Travel Basketball (ATB) is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization offering competitive basketball for boys and girls in grades 5–8. Our mission is to develop superior basketball skills while emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and character.

Starting Saturday, August 30th at 7:00 am, the waitlist for Knightsbridge Apartments will be opened online to apply for a HUD apartment home that is either 1 or 2 bedrooms.

The deadline is Saturday, September 6th at 7:00 pm.