Roundups
Donate Blood this Saturday in Chantilly
Inova Blood Donor Services is holding a blood drive this Saturday, March 22, from 8 a.m.-noon, at the Sully District Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Schedule an appointment at https://bit.ly/SullyD0322. Bring a photo ID and allow about an hour for the donation. Donors must be at least 17 (or 16 with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 pounds. As a thank-you, donors will receive an Inova umbrella (while supplies last). For more information, email sully@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Employment Job Fair this Sunday in Centreville
People seeking employment, needing help to spruce up their resumé or considering a career change are invited to the Empower and Elevate Employment Job Fair at Mount Olive Baptist Church. It’s set for this Sunday, March 23, from 12:30-2:30 pm., and the church is at 6600 Old Centreville Road in Centreville.
Representatives from Fairfax County’s Department of Human Resources, Neighborhood and Community Services and the Economic Development Authority will be onsite and ready to speak with attendees about new opportunities. For further information, contact Suzette.Reynolds@fairfaxcounty.gov.
WFCM’S Free Food Markets Need Donations
With an increased demand for food to feed local families in need, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) is seeking donations of the following items for its Free Food Markets in Centreville and Chantilly: Flour (maseca preferred), sugar (1-pound or 2-pound bags), vegetable oil, pasta and pasta sauce, brown rice, pancake mix, family-sized snacks (crackers, pretzels, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, etc.), canned chicken, and ground coffee, tea bags and hot-chocolate mixes.
Toiletries are also needed, especially toilet paper, bar soap, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair shampoo, hair conditioner, feminine-hygiene products and baby wipes. Bring items to donate to WFCM’s back door at 4511 Daly Drive, Suite H, Monday-Friday, 8-10 a.m., and on the second Saturday of the month, 9-11 a.m.
Car Seat Inspections on April 10
Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected on Thursday, April 10, from 5-8:30 p.m., outside the Sully District Police Station. It’s at 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Inspections are done on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants should install the child safety seat so the inspection can be performed. The seat will be properly re-installed if necessary, and parents will be taught how to install the seat properly. Everyone is eligible. Another car-seat inspection is scheduled for May 22, at the same place and time.
Register for the Feed Fairfax 5K
Here’s a family-friendly way to support Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) weekend meal programs for students in Fairfax County Public Schools. Registration is now open for the Feed Fairfax 5K set for Saturday, May 3, at the Greenbriar Town Center in Chantilly. All proceeds from the race entry fees and donations will support WFCM’s and Food for Others’ weekend meal programs for students. For more information and to register, go to feedfairfax.com.
Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration on March 29
A ceremony commemorating Vietnam Veterans Day will be held Saturday, March 29, at 11 a.m., at the Veterans Amphitheater outside Fairfax City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St., in Fairfax. This community program will honor all Vietnam veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families, and individually remember the Fairfax County residents who died in Vietnam by reading their names.
Hosting this event are the Fairfax Resolves Chapter of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution; the Fairfax County Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution; VFW Post 8469; and American Legion Post 177. It’s free and open to the public.
Attention Seniors: Home for Life Expo is April 4
The third annual Home for Life 2025 Expo will be held Friday, April 4, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd. in Fairfax. This free event will provide valuable information to senior citizens in both Fairfax City and County.
There’ll be 36 exhibitors, plus speakers on four topics – decluttering, technology support, estate planning and dementia care. The Welcome Café will offer refreshments and a place to catch up with friends and neighbors. And the City of Fairfax Fire Department will have its fire-simulator trailer in the parking lot.
911 Focus Groups
Fairfax County’s Department of Public Safety Communications (the 9-1-1 Center), in partnership with George Mason University, is seeking your help to improve emergency services.
Focus groups are being formed to talk about how community members and first responders work together. Your input will help: Spot challenges in emergency response; Identify what communities need;Find ways to make services better; Share your thoughts on how AI tools could support emergency services
Why It Matters
These meetings will help emergency teams better understand what you need during a crisis and help you feel more prepared if an emergency happens.
Three upcoming sessions are scheduled:
* Culmore Library
Saturday, March 22
3-6 p.m.
Meeting Room 2
6101 Knollwood Dr., Falls Church
* Centreville Regional Library
Friday, April 4 (Updated date/time)
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Meeting Room 1
14200 St Germain Dr., Centreville
* Richard Byrd Library
Saturday, April 5
3-6 p.m.
Meeting Room 2
7250 Commerce St., Springfield
What to Expect
Each focus group lasts about 2-3 hours; Food and refreshments will be provided; Your ideas will help shape the future of emergency services
If you’re interested in being part of a focus group to help improve emergency communications in Fairfax County, you can register online.
Your voice matters in making emergency services work better for everyone in Fairfax County.