Mount Vernon On the MoVe

22/11/2023

Lowe's, Giant, Outback Steakhouse, Boston Market, TGI Friday's, Panera, Famous Dave's BBQ and almost thirty stores, services and eateries to serve you!

22/11/2023

A year and a half after the unveiling of the Potomac Banks – Explore Fairfax South tourism brand for Southeast Fairfax County, Visit Fairfax has rolled out some new initiatives to promote attractions and hospitality-oriented businesses around the greater Richmond Highway Corridor.

Visit Fairfax

Potomac Banks now has brochures at select visitor centers throughout Virginia and an updated savings pass.

21/11/2023

21/11/2023

Have any holly? We need nature’s finest to help us decorate River Farm for the holidays! We are looking for pruned conifer (evergreen) branches, such as cedar, pine, fir, spruce, juniper, and arborvitae; colored dogwood stems (red, yellow, and orange); and branches with showy berries such as holly. Please drop them off at River Farm before November 29. For questions, contact AHS Horticulturist Tammy Burke at [email protected].

20/11/2023

Take time away from the busy holidays to and become a steward of nature. Join Rangers on Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. as we clean up all the trash that washes onto the shoreline. Meet at the Visitor Center for a quick talk on conservation before we head out.
Please bring water, dress warmly, and expect to get wet and a little dirty. All supplies will be provided by the park.
For more information, please visit https://vasp.fun/40M8Ipw

20/11/2023

Are you in need of a meal this Thanksgiving? Join us at Rising Hope. We will open our doors at 12pm for a hot sit-down meal and break bread with those wanting to share a meal with their neighbors. Everyone is welcome.

20/11/2023

The Fairfax County Park Authority Board recently approved a matching grant request from the Villamay Community Association to fund the installation of swings at the Gilbert S. McCutcheon Park playground.

Two of the swings will be the traditional “belt-seat” type, while the other two are “Expression Swings,” which enable an adult and young child to swing together facing each other.

The swing set installation project at McCutcheon Park is expected to be completed in spring 2024.

19/11/2023

The 17th Annual Police and Firefighters Tribute was held by the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce this past Friday, in recognition of area first responders. USAG Fort Belvoir Police Department was among those who were recognized for their service to the community. We are proud of all of our award recipients, (left to right) Force Protection Officer of the Year, OFC Chu.

Supervisor Police Officer of the Year, CPT Thomas.

Investigator of the Year, LT Ferris.

Officer of the Year, CPT Young.

Military Police Officer of the Year, SSG Risner.

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19/11/2023

If you missed it at Holiday Shop, the MVUC Artists Exhibit will stay up in the Commons (and most will be for sale) until the end of the year - come by some Sunday soon and have a look!

19/11/2023

Let’s get festive! Join us at River Farm for our Holiday Open House on December 14 at 5:00 p.m. Enjoy our lovely botanical holiday decor and light refreshments accompanied by the talented musical trio Mary Bowers, Lynne White and Scott Freeman— also known as "2 dames and a standup dude". This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Be sure to RSVP through Eventbrite.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Tasteful Affairs, Heirloom Catering and Purple Onion.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/759700162637?aff=oddtdtcreator

19/11/2023

A 21-year-old man accused of trying to rob two children at gunpoint outside a Fairfax County community center was released from jail, a source tells 7News.

18/11/2023

HAPPENING TOMORROW, NOV. 19: Join us for a free Community Conversation About Community Cats at our Lorton Campus (8875 Lorton Rd.) from 1 to 2:30 p.m.! Learn about outdoor cats, how you can help them and humane strategies for managing community cat populations. Joining our shelter experts are panelists from Virginia Federation of Humane Societies and Humane Society of Fairfax County.

Register at fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/shelterprograms.

18/11/2023

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care's medical director shares her top tips for staying safe while enjoying the holiday.

Meredith Porter, M.D. of Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care shares top tips on staying safe during the Thanksgiving holiday.

18/11/2023

18/11/2023

17/11/2023

Reminder to food donors:
Please drop off any of the below-listed items at LCAC
this coming Sunday, Nov. 19th from 10:00 a.m. to noon!
The food you bring us will help stock our pantry for more than 400 registered clients to have choices of foods they want.

We are requesting foods on the list, pictured here, created by our clients. In addition to these items we’ll offer throughout the holidays, we are providing 337 pre-registered households (1,275 household members) with Thanksgiving food boxes being supplied to us by the generous support of three faith communities. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

**Please donate these highly requested items our clients will enjoy throughout the holiday season. (Things we’re not normally able to stock in sufficient quantity).**

17/11/2023

The extended season for the McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farmers Market kicks off Wednesday Nov. 29, and several new vendors will be participating until the market's Dec. 20 closure for the winter.

There will be six new vendors at the weekly market from Nov. 29 to Dec. 20, 2023.

17/11/2023

Attention Belvoir Community!

Kingman and Tulley Gate will be temporarily closed Nov. 23-26 for the holiday weekend.
Please use Leiber Gate for entry and exit onto Fort Belvoir and Farrar Gate for entry and exit onto Davidson AAF.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the non-emergency line at 703-806-4277.

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17/11/2023

FREE FLU AND COVID VACCINES!

Impact Family Church is providing free flu and covid vaccines while it last on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. -1 p.m.

If you have insurance, please bring insurance card and bring your cdc vaccination card.
Covid vaccines are available to ages 12 and older and Flu Vaccines are available to ages 6 months and older.

Please note: Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

16/11/2023

Both Democrats and Republicans in the Virginia Senate picked veteran legislators Wednesday to lead their respective caucuses beginning in next year’s legislative session.

16/11/2023

The new Ledo Pizza at Liberty Market in Lorton opened its doors Oct. 30, making it the first restaurant to open in the small shop building across from Lidl supermarket.

Ledo Pizza opened in late October, and several other restaurants are expected to open in coming months.

16/11/2023

Give a hoot! Don’t pollute 🦉 Today our National Junior Honors Society served our community by picking up litter in our neighborhood. We own the “clean” Highway! 🩶♥️

16/11/2023

JOIN FOR THIS FUN EVENT!!!
This Saturday!

16/11/2023

This Week at MVUC: November 15, 2023 - Holiday Shop is here this Saturday! - https://mailchi.mp/mvuc/this-week-at-mvuc-4965789

16/11/2023

Holiday Skate and Dance night is on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Franconia Rec Center! 🎄☃️

Come skate and enjoy music from the guest DJ! Don't forget to bring your skates!

Buy Tickets online ($10 in advance; $15 at the door): https://bit.ly/47tGWk2

16/11/2023

A New York Times Op-Docs film, “Incorrigible” centers around Sidney Davis, a former inmate of the Lorton Reformatory who used his time incarcerated towards rehabilitation through programs at the prison.

16/11/2023

📣 Attention Belvoir Community! 📣

🔊 Tomorrow at 3 p.m., the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization & Security will conduct a Garrison-wide test of the "Giant Voice" system.

✅ No action is required by individuals or organizations on post during this test.

🚨 Please note that the "Giant Voice" outdoor voice messaging system is specifically designed to alert people who are OUTSIDE during emergencies or other situations that require post-wide notification. It may not be audible to those who are already INDOORS.

For those already indoors, important information will be communicated through the following channels:

• Digital Garrison App
• Fort Belvoir Website - https://home.army.mil/belvoir
• Social Media platforms - Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

The Villages at Belvoir | Belvoir Spouses' Club BSC | Headquarters Battalion, Fort Belvoir, VA | Fort Belvoir Community Hospital | Northern Virginia Military Families | Medical Readiness Command, East | US Army Military District of Washington | Fort Belvoir BOSS

16/11/2023

Save the date! This Saturday, November 18th, is our food distribution event! Proudly presented by United Community in collaboration with Capital Area Food Bank. Get there early – first-come, first-served! Don't miss out on the chance to enjoy fresh, nutritious food. See you there!

15/11/2023

15/11/2023

The Commonwealth’s grant for Fairfax County will support an overall $510,000 project to evaluate and design the stabilization of a portion of Pohick Creek near the Noman M. Cole Jr. Pollution Control Plant in Lorton.

The county wants to prevent flooding and erosion from damaging a pollution control plant's ability to treat wastewater from Fort Belvoir.

14/11/2023

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us on Nov. 21 from 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Fort Belvoir Community Center for an unforgettable Native American Indian Heritage Observance!

Come out and learn about the contributions of our Native American Soldiers, Veterans, Civilians, and Family Members!

The guest speaker is Mr. Edward "Keith" Colston of the Tuscarora and Lumbee tribes, owner and director of Native America's Protectors, LLC.

Belvoir Spouses' Club BSC | The Villages at Belvoir | Headquarters Battalion, Fort Belvoir, VA | Fort Belvoir BOSS | Fort Belvoir Community Hospital | Fort Belvoir Elementary Campus | US Army Military District of Washington | Northern Virginia Military Families | Medical Readiness Command, East | USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir

14/11/2023

Still plenty of seats left for this free event tonight!

Join us at the library for a concert with Flamenco Guitarist: Gladius.

14/11/2023

14/11/2023

The Lorton Community Action Center has launched the "All Can Be Healthy" initiative to help low-income Lorton area residents become healthier and more self-sufficient.

The initiative is designed to provide expanded nutritional assistance, more accessible health services and educational programs to around 1,300 community members.

The Lorton Community Action Center received grants to increase access to health and wellness resources and strengthen health literacy among clients.

14/11/2023

The business says it is already busy working on renovations, with updated features and options for all ages.

13/11/2023

The Audubon Society of Northern Virgina are pleased to offer a fall bird walk on Nov. 18 at 8:30 a.m. Larry Meade will be leading the walk. Larry is president of the Northern Virginia Bird Club and a member of the ASNV Adult Education Committee. He is a frequent bird walk leader and has been involved in numerous Audubon Christmas Bird Counts and North Atlantic Butterfly Association (NABA) counts. He is the compiler of the Alexandria Circle butterfly count for NABA. Registration is recommended.
For more information and other weekend programming, please visit https://vasp.fun/3QVCqVJ

13/11/2023

We are about halfway through our MVD Food Drive! 🥫🍽 Thank you to everyone who has donated items. This Wednesday we will be dropping off the first set of donations at Bucknell Elementary School in time for Thanksgiving. Please consider donating as the more donations we receive, the more families we can help! The list of requested items can be found on the flyer.

The final day for donations will be at our Holiday Open House on December 7 and items can be dropped off in the secure bin outside my office (2511 Parkers Lane).

Karen 4 Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools, Chairman Jeff McKay, Scott A. Surovell, Paul Krizek for Virginia