Homeless Assault Victims + Child Vaccine Prep: Top Fairfax News

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Here are five local stories you don't want to miss today in Fairfax County:

1. Sexual Assaults Of Homeless Women Highlight Ongoing Concern: The victims of two October sexual assaults at a Fairfax City park are homeless women, which a local daytime shelter says highlights the need for solutions geared toward vulnerable people. MORE

2. Lorton Townhouse Fire Injures 1, Displaces 9 People: Fairfax Fire: One person was injured in a townhouse fire in Lorton Tuesday night that displaced nine residents and caused $118,750 in damage, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. MORE

3. Preparations For Younger Children Vaccinations Made In Fairfax: As federal authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 could come soon, vaccine providers in the Fairfax Health District are preparing to provide appointments upon authorization. MORE

4. Burke Civil Air Patrol Squadron Awarded For Balloon Challenge: The Burke Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol reached for the sky with its latest award for participating in the High-Altitude Balloon Challenge. MORE

5. Reston Preschool Welcomes Parents To Groundbreaking Event: Celebree School is holding a groundbreaking event on Tuesday, Nov. 9 for a new preschool coming to Reston. Parents and community members are invited to attend the groundbreaking, which will have refreshments and activities. MORE

Visit your local Patch for more news, events and announcements happening in your community.

Virtual 5K Run/Walk/Roll and Survivor 1-Mile Challenge (Oct. 28-31)

Zenola's Spook-Eazy Halloween Party (Oct. 29)

Halloween Movie Night: Phantasm (Oct. 29)

Eden Center Outdoor Movie Night Presents: Hocus Pocus (Oct. 30)

Last Day of Fall Fest at Reston Farm Garden Market (Oct. 31)