Sarah Coppersmith

Fairfax County

Michael O'Connell

Washington Metropolitan Area

Fairfax City

Virginia

Patch AM Team

George Mason

Fairfax city

Fairfax

Kings Park West

Long Branch

Mantua

Fair Oaks

Oakton

Burke Centre

Merrifield

Fair Lakes

NVFS Hunger Resource Center, 10058 Dean Dr. Manassas, VA 20110

For many families in Northern Virginia, affording groceries is a challenge year-round, and the holiday season puts additional strain on already tight budgets. 
At Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS), we help individuals and families meet essential needs and build lasting stability. This fall and winter, we invite you to join us in helping our neighbors access nutritious food through our Hunger Resource Center. 
Through our Hunger Resource Center (HRC), we connect hundreds of local families each month with fresh produce, pantry staples, and grocery store gift cards. Your food donation or financial contribution will help families put nourishing meals on the table this holiday season. Here’s how you can help: 
Donate Food 
Drop off food donations at the NVFS Hunger Resource Center, located at 10058 Dean Dr. Manassas, VA 20110. 
Most needed items include: 
<ul><li>Canned fruit (in natural juices, not syrup)</li><li>Canned soup (low sodium; vegetable soups and soups/stews with meat)</li><li>Canned tuna</li><li>Canned chicken</li><li>Dried beans (black, pinto, kidney, garbanzo)</li><li>Pasta</li><li>Pasta sauce (low/no sugar added)</li><li>Peanut butter (low/no sugar)</li><li>Low sugar cereals and oatmeal (examples: Kix, Cheerios</li><li>Cooking oil</li></ul>









Food Donation Drop-Off Dates: November 9, 16, 18, and 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Make a Financial Contribution 
<a href="https://nvfs.org/get-involved/events/fall-food-drive/?bbFormId=b42078eb-1d58-4be3-9a0b-c05603db9043" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Donate a financial gift online</a> to help NVFS purchase what’s needed most, including grocery store gift cards provided to families who visit the HRC before the holidays. 
Together, we can help ensure our neighbors have access to nutritious food and essential resources throughout the fall and winter. Whether you donate food or make a financial contribution, your generosity will make a difference for families across Northern Virginia who are experiencing food insecurity. 
Learn more: <a href="https://nvfs.link/FFD_26" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nvfs.link/FFD_26</a>

Local Event: Join Northern Virginia Family Services to Help Feed Our Neighbors During the Holidays 

Prince William County

Manassas

Join Northern Virginia Family Services to Help...

For many families in Northern Virginia, affording groceries is a challenge year-round, and the holiday season puts additional...

Join Northern Virginia Family Services to Help Feed Our Neighbors During the Holidays 

Great Clips

We are honored to once again offer free haircuts to U.S. military members and veterans at our two local Great Clips salons on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Our two local Great Clips salons are veteran-owned and proud to honor those who serve. US. military members and veterans who visit on November 11 can receive either a free haircut that day or a free haircut card redeemable November 12 through December 4, 2026. Please show your military or veteran ID at checkout to validate your free haircut.
Check in online or walk right in—we’ll be glad to see you. Salons are open 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Locations:
Great Clips Reston — 11130 South Lakes Dr., Unit E, Reston, VA 20191 Great Clips Fairfax City — 3989 Pickett Rd., Fairfax, VA 22031

Local Event: FREE HAIRCUTS – U.S. Military and Veterans

FREE HAIRCUTS – U.S. Military and Veterans

We are honored to once again offer free haircuts to U.S. military members and veterans at our two local Great Clips salons on...

Fredericksburg Convention Center

Join us at the Fredericksburg Convention Center&nbsp;on November 14, 2026 for the Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival!All Tickets Include A Premium Experience!

General Admission (9:00am - 6:00pm)
<ul><li>True Honey Teas Canvas Tote Bag ($15 Value)</li><li>UNLIMITED TEA SAMPLING - All Blends!</li><li>Create Your Own Tea Bag Blend Experience</li><li>Chocolate &amp; Tea Pairing Experience with River Sea Chocolates</li><li>Tea Seminars/Classes</li><li>Small Business Marketplace Shopping Experience</li><li>Live Music</li><li>Instagram Photo Opportunities</li><li>And so much more!</li></ul>
VIP (9:00am - 10:00am)
<ul><li>Includes all General Admission benefits +</li><li>A VIP Badge with free enamel pin</li><li>1 hour early entry with greetings from CEO/Founder - Chris!</li><li>A Signature Tea Experience</li><li>Access to the VIP Lounge</li><li>Access to the Japanese Tea Ceremony</li><li>Entry to win +1 FREE VIP Ticket! (Winner Drawn November 1st)</li><li>Entry to win 1 Deluxe True Honey Tea Basket (Winner announced at Festival!)</li></ul>

Local Event: Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas

Fredericksburg city

Fredericksburg

Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted...

Join us at the Fredericksburg Convention Center on November 14, 2026 for the Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival!All Tickets...

Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas

McLean Community Center

Discover a treasure among the thousands of quality antiques at this 50th Anniversary of the show! You'll discover fine art, mid century modern, fine jewelry, vintage couture clothing, silver, porcelain, rugs, furniture and decorative accessories. Join us Saturday morning for a special presentation by noted Interior Designer Josh Hildreth "Decorating with Antiques" at 10am or "Muffins &amp; Mimosas" at 9am. Advance purchase required for Muffins &amp; Mimosas at www.dfshows.com The show runs Saturday November 14 from 10-5 &amp; Sunday November 15 from 11am-4. Visit website www.dfshows.com for more details.

Local Event: 50th McLean Antiques Show

McLean

50th McLean Antiques Show

Discover a treasure among the thousands of quality antiques at this 50th Anniversary of the show! You'll discover fine art, mid...

Dulles Town Center

NOVEMBER&nbsp;14 from 10am-5pmVIP&nbsp;Ticket Holders have a special shopping hour from 9am-10amCome take a journey with your senses. Sip coffees from around the world, brought to you by local vendors. Taste chocolates of every form for every palate, handcrafted by caring artisans. Explore other unique vendors with products like teas, soaps, candles, gifts, and art! Enjoy time with your friends and family as you sample from the many vendors, learn from the experts, and shop for something nice to share later. Smile for an instagram shot, get your kids involved in the activities, and make it a family weekend to remember as we come together to support local businesses!

200+ Vendors to meet!
Classes &amp; Presentations
Free mascot photo opportunities
Gourmet Coffee Baristas
Sampling experiences provided by select vendors
Kids Coffee Filter Craft Table
Prize drawings for food drive supporters
Demonstrations &amp; More!

Local Event: DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Virginia Edition

Loudoun County

Sterling

DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Virginia...

NOVEMBER 14 from 10am-5pmVIP Ticket Holders have a special shopping hour from 9am-10amCome take a journey with your senses. Sip...

DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Virginia Edition

Workhouse Arts Center

Come see local authors and artists, including Fairfax Station Resident Lisa Pell, author of The Savory Survivor Cookbook: A Survivor's Guide to Reclaiming Your Health with Tasty Recipes Free of Added Sugar, Salt, and Migraine Triggers. The cookbook is receiving rave reviews on Amazon. Pell is also the author of 3 novels and is a juried artist. Her artwork and holiday ornaments also will be available for sale.

Local Event: StoryWorx Book Festival

Fairfax Station

StoryWorx Book Festival

Come see local authors and artists, including Fairfax Station Resident Lisa Pell, author of The Savory Survivor Cookbook: A...

Carter G. Woodson High School

Northern Virginia Fairfax Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend and support our upcoming World Day of Remembrance (WDoR) for Road Traffic Victims.<a href="https://novasafestreets.org/world-day-of-remembrance-for-road-traffic-victims-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">novasafestreets.org/world-day-of-remembrance-for-road-traffic-victims-2026/</a>World Day of Remembrance is an annual event where we honor those whose lives were prematurely ended after being struck by a person driving. This year is particularly painful and sad as we think about the recent death of a 13-year-old Frost middle school student who was struck and killed by a person driving a truck on Pickett Road. We will also honor the more than 25 other people (as of today’s date) who have been killed on Northern Virginia streets while, walking, biking, or rolling since last year’s day of remembrance.The event will conclude with calls to action for our elected officials and policy-makers. Crashes are not accidents - they can be prevented.

Local Event: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (Fairfax County)

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic...

Northern Virginia Fairfax Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend and support our upcoming World...

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (Fairfax County)

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

On Sunday, November 15 at 4:00 PM, the St. Andrew the Apostle Concert Series proudly presents The Catholic University of America Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Simeone Tartaglione, for a free afternoon of orchestral masterworks at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Clifton.
Program: 
• Paul Dukas – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, best known from
Disney’s Fantasia! 
• Camille Saint-Saëns – Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor 
Soloist: Vasily Popov, cello 
• Camille Saint-Saëns – Symphony No. 3 in C minor, “Organ Symphony” 
Organist: Michael Murphy
The centerpiece is Saint-Saëns’ thrilling Organ Symphony, performed on our magnificent St. Andrew Pipe Organ of the Holy Archangels
— a French Romantic instrument with 2,891 pipes. 
This concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be collected during intermission to support the Concert Series, and you’re invited to a complimentary reception with light refreshments afterward to meet the artists.
📍 St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church 
6720 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA
📅 Sunday, November 15 | 4:00 PM 
🌐 Details: <a href="https://www.st-andrew.org/concerts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.st-andrew.org/concerts</a> 
📞 703-817-1770
Bring friends and family for an unforgettable afternoon of live symphonic music in a beautiful sacred space!

Local Event: 🚨On November 15, Experience Full Symphony Color & Majestic Organ Sound in Clifton VA ! 🎶

Clifton

🚨On November 15, Experience Full Symphony Color...

On Sunday, November 15 at 4:00 PM, the St. Andrew the Apostle Concert Series proudly presents The Catholic University of...

🚨On November 15, Experience Full Symphony Color & Majestic Organ Sound in Clifton VA ! 🎶

Johnson Center, George Mason University, Fairfax Campus

Presented by The Northern Virginia Mineral Club and the Dept. of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences at GMU
Approximately 20 dealers with Gems, Minerals &amp; Fossils for sale. Demonstrations, Exhibits, Kids Activities and Door Prizes.&nbsp; Silent Auction on Sunday.

Show Dates: Nov 21 &amp; 22, 2026 Place: Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center, George Mason University Campus Directions &amp; Parking: 
<ul><li><a href="https://www.novamineralclub.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/Postcard_5x7_1side_2026_FINAL%20v1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Show flyer PDF</a> (includes a QR code for free parking)</li><li><a href="https://novamineralclub.org/showparking" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Show Parking GPS</a></li><li>Use Parking Lot A where adjacent to the Johnson Center.</li><li>Use the link below to register for FREE Mineral Show Parking:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.offstreet.io/events/CFO0UQPD" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.offstreet.io/events/D1YP5QII" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.offstreet.io/events/D1YP5QII</a></li><li>Look for our Courtesy shuttle and designated walking path to the Mineral Show.</li></ul>
Hours: Sat 10-6, Sun 10-4 Website: <a href="https://novamineralclub.org/events/2025-show" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.novamineralclub.org/show</a> Admission:
<ul><li>Adults $6</li><li>Seniors (65+) $5</li><li>Teens (13-17) $4</li><li>Children 12 and under accompanied by a parent are FREE.</li><li>GMU Students &amp; Faculty are FREE.</li><li>Scouts in uniform are FREE.</li></ul>
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Local Event: 34th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show at George Mason University

34th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show at...

Presented by The Northern Virginia Mineral Club and the Dept. of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences at GMU
Approximately...

34th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show at George Mason University

Looking for your next dining or culinary opportunity? Brightview Senior Living is hosting open interviews at all six of our Virginia communities on Tuesday, November 10!
We have full-time and part-time openings for Dining Servers, Cooks &amp; Chefs. Meet our team and explore how you can bring your talents to a career in senior living.
INTERVIEW TIMES 10&ndash;11:30 a.m. OR 3:30&ndash;5 p.m.
Choose the location most convenient for you:
&bull; Brightview Alexandria 6509 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310
&bull; Brightview Dulles Corner 13700 Magna Way, Herndon, VA 20171
&bull; Brightview Fair Oaks 12725 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030
&bull; Brightview Great Falls 10200 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066
&bull; Brightview Northfax 3570 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
&bull; Brightview Woodburn 3450 Gallows Road, Annandale, VA 22003
Raffles and giveaways will be available for attendees!
Can&rsquo;t attend in person? Virtual interviews are also available.
Register for your preferred interview window or schedule a virtual interview: <a href="https://linktr.ee/brightviewseniorliving.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/brightviewseniorliving</a>

Brightview Is Hiring! Open & Virtual Interviews...

Looking for your next dining or culinary opportunity? Brightview Senior Living is hosting open interviews at all six of our Virginia communities on...

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