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Also on today's calendar: Basset Rescue Fall Festival and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Deer hunting season returns to Fairfax County, starting Saturday (ffxnow.com) — Fairfax County's deer hunting season starts this Saturday and includes many parks and private lands used by Chantilly residents, with archers active through February. Officials say the program reduces crashes and disease risks, noting a Chantilly deer recently tested positive for chronic wasting disease. Parks stay open, but hunting rules, sharpshooting plans, and ongoing health monitoring aim to keep people and herds safer.
2. FCPS Student Killed In Fairfax City Crash As Reid Issues Safety Plea (patch.com) — A deadly crash involving a Fairfax County student has prompted school leaders and police to renew traffic safety warnings, while also restoring crossing guards and officers to several high schools, including Chantilly. Local drivers are urged to slow down, watch for students at crosswalks and bus stops, and stay off their phones, as officials reassess longer-term pedestrian safety around county schools.
3. Operations Facility & Logistics Engineer - SAIC - Chantilly, VA, US (dice.com) — A high-paying Operations Facility & Logistics Engineer position is open right in Chantilly, supporting sensitive national defense satellite programs and requiring TS/SCI clearance. The full-time role focuses on managing secure operations facilities, coordinating across government and contractor sites, and ensuring communications networks and logistics run smoothly. Experienced defense, space, or intelligence professionals in the area may find it especially relevant.
4. On 25th anniversary of 9/11, Fairfax leaders keep memories alive for new generation (ffxnow.com) — Chantilly's Fire Station 15 plays a poignant role in Fairfax County's 25th anniversary remembrance of 9/11, as a deputy chief recalls training there when the attacks began and later rushing equipment to the Pentagon. County leaders and first responders gathered today to honor victims, remember local contributions, and stress teaching a new generation about the day's impact and the importance of public service and preparedness.
5. Local Event: Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. (patch.com) — Residents in and around Chantilly may be especially interested because the Inner Peace Summit is led by Sister Dr. Jenna, who also founded a Meditation Museum location in Chantilly. The free Sept. 20 event in the DMV region brings together spiritual leaders, wellness experts, and public figures for talks, healing sessions, and practical tools to manage stress and cultivate inner calm. Registration is required online.
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