Everything Going On This Weekend In Fairfax City

Morning, people of Fairfax City! It's me again, Michael O'Connell, your host of the Fairfax City Daily.

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First, your weekend weather:

• Friday: Humid with some sun. High: 77 Low: 61.
• Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two. High: 73 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Fairfax City:

1. Candidate Profile: David Bulova For VA House Of Delegates (Fairfax City Patch)
2. SOS - Signs of Suicide | Fairfax High School (Fairfax High School)
3. Mass Vaccination Site Reopens at Tysons Corner for Booster Shots (NBC4 Washington)
4. LGBTQ+ Group Decries Efforts To Ban 2 Books From School Libraries (Fairfax City Patch)
5. Despite fewer domestic violence cases, Fairfax Co. sees spike in strangulations (WTOP)
6. Visit Fairfax announces new mobile exclusive craft beverage field guide (Fairfaxtimes.com)
7. Fairfax Co prosecutors swore at court security officers during screening: sheriff's office (FOX 5 DC)
8. George Mason University: Mason Flu Shot Clinics Promote Community Wellness (Press Release Desk )
9. Fall for the Book Returns with Hybrid Format (Virginia Connection Newspapers)
10. Fairfax Fall Festival: Food, Crafts, Music (Fairfax Connection)

On Oct. 9, #FairfaxCity's annual Fall Festival will line the streets of Old Town Fairfax with craft booths, food, music, activities, and more.

Check out the website for details: https://t.co/iQmuGelY5H

Hope to see you there! pic.twitter.com/pCyfIt5geh
— City of Fairfax, VA (@CityofFairfaxVA) October 8, 2021

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This weekend in Fairfax City:

Friday, October 8

• Prince William Little Theatre: Dial "M" for [censored] (8:00 PM)
• The Mason Players' Originals! - De Laski Performing Arts (8:00 PM)

Saturday, October 9

• [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (10:00 AM)
• Mason Jazz Student for a Day - De Laski Performing Arts (9:00 AM)
• Franklin Farm / Assistance League Shred Event and Food Collection (10:00 AM)
• Main Street Community Band@ Fall Festival (10:30 AM)
• Manassas Chorale: The Roaring Twenties – Then and Now (7:30 PM)

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Fairfax City Patch Notebook

• Fairfax County Police Department: "Our officers and numerous public safety partners had the honor and privilege to greet Honor Flight Chicago Operation HerStory at Dulles International Airport this morning. This special flight brought 114 women who served in the Vietnam W..." (Facebook)
• Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department: "Having a working smoke alarm is just one important part of an overall plan to survive if your home catches fire. Another important part – a home fire escape plan. Does your family have a home escape plan in case of fire? If not, you shou..." (Facebook)
• Volunteer Fairfax: "Last week, the Fairfax County Health Department began providing booster shots of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who meet new CDC guidelines for a booster dose. See the CDC guidelines for eligibility here: https://tinyurl..." (Facebook)

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From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Officers participated in Coffee with a Cop today at Foundations Coffee and Cameron's Coffee. Thanks to all who came out! Stay tuned for more Coffee with a Cop events coming in future months!
☕️🚔 pic.twitter.com/rqDHVwHJnO
— Fairfax City Police (@FairfaxCityPD) October 6, 2021

Featured businesses:

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Events:

• The DC Big Flea Antiques Market (October 9)
• Everything But the Garage Sale (October 9)
• [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (October 9)
• Fall Fest featuring Spookely the Square Pumpkin @ Reston Farms Garden Market (October 10)
• The A Bridal Show—FREE Wedding Dress | Honeymoon Giveaway | Dinner for Ten (October 10)
• Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Mondays 10-4 (October 11)
• Get 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Purchase Online And In Stores (October 11)
• CATCH My Breath Youth E-Cigarette Prevention Class (October 13)
• Assistance League of Northern Virginia Volunteer Information Session at Oakton Library (October 14)
• How To Buy A Home Zoom Class (October 15)
• $5.8 Million Great Falls Downsizing Online Auction (October 21)
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Announcements:

• Foley Academy of Irish Dance - Winter Session Enrollment OPEN (Details)
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Housing:

• New Senior Memory Care community in Annandale (Details)
• Add your listing

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll see you soon! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Michael O'Connell

About me: Michael O'Connell is a field editor with Patch in Northern Virginia. He is also the host and producer of the weekly It's All Journalism podcast and produces the Better News podcast for the American Press Institute. Previously, Michael was a digital editor at Local News Now, a senior digital editor at Federal News Network, a producer of the National Governors Association's Meet the Threat podcast, and managing editor at The Connection Newspapers.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Fairfax City Daily? You can email me at michael.oconnell@patch.com.