Volunteers and First Responders Honored
The InterService Club Council of the City of Fairfax hosted its signature Volunteer of the Year Recognition and Celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 6, honoring 21 outstanding volunteers from the Fairfax City community and two First Responders of the Year from the city’s fire and police departments.
This annual event shines a spotlight on members of the Fairfax City community who give their time, energy, and hearts to serve our community. Their efforts in fundraising, supporting local families, providing scholarships, and advocating for those in need make Fairfax a better place for all.
These recipients continue the ISCC’s proud tradition of service, collaboration, and community impact. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, with thanks for all they do.
Read more.
Learn Lifesaving Skills at Free Classes this Fall
Take a free public safety class offered by the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department with the Fairfax City Fire Department.
Classes are offered at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month through November at Fire Station 3.
Additionally, there will be a weeknight class at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Topics include hands-only CPR/AED, stop the bleed, stroke awareness, fire extinguisher and smoke alarm use, and more. Classes will continue in 2026. Enrollment is limited.
Register for classes.
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Watch Mulan II at Van Dyck Park, Aug. 8
Expect Traffic Near The Flats on University on Aug. 16
The Flats on University will be moving in their residents between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Aug. 16. Please see traffic information below regarding one-way traffic on Democracy Lane.
- One section of Democracy Lane will be one-way starting at the intersection of University Drive and Democracy Lane
- Courthouse Plaza Shopping Center Customers, please use entrances off of University Drive or Blenheim Boulevard
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Our Evolving City
Use the Major Development Projects Map to see what projects are being considered, reviewed, approved, and constructed.
View map.
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Registration is Open for Civic Connections
Civic Connections: Understanding Fairfax City is a new civic engagement program designed to educate and empower community members.
Set to begin Sept. 10, this free, seven-week series offers a behind-the-scenes look into the inner workings of Fairfax City government, services, and community initiatives. Open to both residents and local business owners, the program promotes transparency, builds connections, and encourages active civic participation.
This program is being delivered by the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Fairfax and the Fairfax Forward Foundation.
Learn more and register to participate.
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City Council Work Session Slated for Sept. 2.
 Pictured from left to right: Mayor Catherine Read and City Councilmembers Anthony Amos, Billy Bates, Stacy Hall, Stacey Hardy-Chandler, Rachel McQuillen, and Thomas Peterson.
The city council in on August recess. A work session is slated for 7 p.m. Sept. 2. The tentative agenda is listed below (subject to change).
- Joint discussion with the School Board on the school bond and renovation timeline.
- Pre-Application Briefing on Fairfax Square.
- Presentation on Development Proffers: Overview and School-Specific.
- FY 2025 Carry Over Request/Reappropriation to FY 2026 for All Funds.
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights in City Hall. Watch meetings live on Channel 12 (COX/Verizon) and online, or catch a replay at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Serve on a Board or Commission - Your Community Needs You!
City leaders and staff work with members of the residential and business communities to build city policies, programs, and procedures.
Please consider volunteering your time and expertise on a city or regional board or commission. Join the hundreds of community members – many your friends and neighbors – to help make the city the place you want to live, work, and play in. Learn more.
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Fall Enrollment is Open for the Mason Community Arts Academy
The Mason Community Arts Academy, part of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, offers high-caliber arts instruction for community members of all ages, skill levels, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
The academy brings enriching arts instruction to the community through inspiring and innovative lessons, theater, visual arts, and film and video, which are open to all ages and levels.
Budding artists of all ages can enroll now for fall group classes. Learn more.
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