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Get up, get out and explore before October slips away; isn't it time for that date night, volunteering you said you'd do and some family quality time?
City of Fairfax Hosts Fall Festival
More than 30,000 visitors enjoy arts, entertainment and more.
The weather could not have been more perfect for the 36th annual City of Fairfax Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13. Under bright blue skies, and crisp fall temperatures, more than 30,000 visitors enjoyed headliner bands, amusement rides, three stages of entertainment, the always-popular arts & craft show, a parade and festival food for every palate.
Visiting the Local Fire Station
As part of national Fire Prevention Week, Fair Oaks Fire Station 21 held an open house.
19th Annual Goblin Gallop is Oct. 28
Benefits families of children with cancer.
As Halloween draws near, it’s time for autumn leaves, pumpkins and the Goblin Gallop. And this year’s 19th annual event is Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Fairfax Corner Shopping Center.
AAA Hosts Free Car Check
A free car inspection might take some of the sting out of this winter’s weather.
Meteorologists look to the weather phenomenon La Nina for their winter predictions this year. AAA Mid-Atlantic Field Operations Manager Jeff Boone remembers something from The Farmer’s Almanac about the abundance of acorns and wooly bear caterpillars foreshadowing rough weather ahead. Computer models or natural signs, Boone and the weather folks are in agreement. The winter of 2012 could be another extra cold and stormy one for our region.
Immigration Issue High on Latino Voters’ Agenda
GMU panel addresses the impact of Latino vote in Northern Virginia.
“The demographic shifts coming to Virginia will wipe out the effects of the short-sighted anti-immigrant politicking we see now.” —Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49)
Halloween Happenings
It’s back! This year’s haunted trail winds through Clifton’s eight-acre Buckley Park on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 7-10 p.m. This year will include several new terrifying skits including re-enactments, popular scary movie scenes and plenty of frightening lighting and props. Parents should accompany children along the Trail. This year the Haunted Trail features several new and scarier skits from zombie land and the legendary headless horseman may ride by on his stallion from time to time.
Area Roundups
At his swearing-in ceremony in June, City of Fairfax Mayor R. Scott Silverthorne promised to give every resident an equal opportunity to participate in government.
Three Dance Scholarships Awarded
Three Fairfax County high school seniors won dance scholarships at the Fairfax County Dance Coalition (FCDC) Third Annual Gala Showcase, A Celebration of Dance, Sunday, Oct. 7. This year, says FCDC President Marilyn York, “the Arts Council of Fairfax County (ACFC) joined FCDC to expand the number of scholarships awarded.” Penelope Gross, Mason District County supervisor, and Linda Sullivan, president of the ACFC, presented the scholarships.
Fairfax Field Hockey Clinches Regional Berth
Rebels beat Statesmen for undefeated district record.
Fairfax concluded the regular season with a 2-0 victory against Marshall on Oct. 11.
Defense, Running Game Lead Lake Braddock Past Robinson
Bruins have won four straight after 1-2 start.
The Lake Braddock football team beat Robinson, 32-7, on Oct. 12.
Week in Fairfax
City of Fairfax police have arrested a Shenandoah County man in connection with an Aug. 18 hit-and-run which resulted in the death of a pedestrian. The victim was James Ralph Davidson, 52, of no fixed address; charged with felony hit-and-run was Malik Tayvon Battle, 22, of 299 Stickley St. in Strasburg.
Parents Confirm Bryan Glenn’s Death
Searchers find body of Woodson High School student in Thaiss Memorial Park.
As news of 17-year-old Bryan Glenn’s death spread throughout the community Monday, Oct. 8, condolences poured out to the Glenn family, in person and on the Facebook page launched last week to help find the W.T. Woodson High School senior who went missing on Oct. 1.
Fairfax Gets First Taste of Smashburger
Instead of cutting a ribbon, Mayor Silverthorne “smashes” burgers during grand opening in new shopping center.
Smashburger, a Denver-based burger chain, opened its first area location in the new Boulevard Marketplace on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Fairfax City Mayor Scott Silverthorne participated in Smashburger's version of a ribbon-cutting, a "ceremonial smash" with founder Tom Ryan. "I am thrilled to welcome Tom Ryan and Smashburger to the City of Fairfax, their first location in the Washington Metropolitan region,” said Silverthorne after Wednesday’s preview party. “This new restaurant, along with several others in the new Fairfax Boulevard Marketplace, is a great addition to the Fairfax family.”
Saturday Morning Coffee With Delegate David Bulova
Constituents gather at Main Street Bagel to talk local politics.
“The General Assembly is not anywhere near as gridlocked as Congress. Bills get passed in the blink of an eye, and what gets passed really does affects your day-to-day life.” —Del. David Bulova (D-37)
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