Reston Election Squabble + Spooky Auto Shop Contest: Fairfax News

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

1. Lake Anne Property Owners Call On County To Intervene In Election: A group of Reston residents reached out to Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn seeking the county's help in a matter affecting an upcoming homeowners association election.

2. Craftsman Auto Care Shops Hold Halloween Decoration Contest: Craftsman Auto Care shops in Fairfax County are asking for the public's help in picking the location with the best Halloween decorations.

3. IT Consulting Firm Agrees To Expand Headquarters In Reston: Intact Technology, a software consulting and managed services firm, will invest at least $700,000 to expand its headquarters in Reston, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday.

4. Wolf Trap Offering $5K Grants To DC Area Performing Arts Teachers: The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is accepting applications for this year's Grants for High School Performing Arts Teachers Program.

5. Where To Drop Off Unused Prescription Drugs In Herndon: If you have expired or unused prescription drugs taking up space in your medicine cabinet, Herndon residents will have an opportunity to safely get rid of them later this month. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 23.

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

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• A Conversation with Brit Bennett - Fall for the Book, Fairfax (Oct. 21)
• McLean Farmers Market (Oct. 22)
• Holiday Craft Bazaar at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, Centreville (Oct. 23)
• Workhouse Haunt: The Collection - A Terrifying Walkthrough Experience, Lorton (Oct. 23)
• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Vienna (Oct. 24)
• Fall Fest featuring Spookely the Square Pumpkin @ Reston Farms Garden Market (Oct. 24)