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Leaf Collection and Veteran’s Day Trash Schedule Change

Please note that the City will collection trash and recycling this week on Thursday instead of Friday due to observance of Veteran’s Day. Put your things out Wednesday night this week! The City also noted that “yard waste & debris collection may be delayed due to the holiday. Please leave items at the curb untilContinue reading “Leaf Collection and Veteran’s Day Trash Schedule Change”

Check out the Halloween decorating winners

The neighborhood is looking wonderfully spooky! Thanks to all our creative and hard-working Halloween decorators and to this year’s judges in the decorating contest. Here are this year’s results. We’ll see you out there checking out the winning yards! And happy trick or treating! GRAND PRIZE: 10227 Brigade Dr HONORABLE MENTION: 3103 Jessie Ct 10311Continue reading “Check out the Halloween decorating winners”

Annual MWCA Halloween festivities this weekend

As we lead up to Tuesday’s evening of trick or treating, get your family into the spooky spirit with our Friday decorating contest and Sunday parade. Decorating Contest Decorate your home for Halloween. Judging will take place on the evening of Friday, October 27th starting at 6pm. Winners will be announced Saturday. We will haveContinue reading “Annual MWCA Halloween festivities this weekend”

City considers Special Use Permit for trail development near Cardinal and Shiloh, vote Tuesday

On Tuesday, October 10  the City Council will vote on whether to approve a Special Use Permit that will allow construction of the George Snyder Trail.  The current trail design includes building a bridge and trail connection over Accotink creek near the existing park and small playground at the western intersection of Cardinal Road and Shiloh Street. The permitContinue reading “City considers Special Use Permit for trail development near Cardinal and Shiloh, vote Tuesday”

General membership meeting October 19 including City presentation

All members of the Community Association are invited to the annual general membership meeting on October 19, 7:30 pm at Blenheim Civil War Interpretive Center. Neighbors interested in joining the association can get more information on our Contact page. The agenda will include election of Area Directors, Officers, and a presentation from the City ofContinue reading “General membership meeting October 19 including City presentation”

Sign up now for Aug 5 citizen training with Fairfax Fire Department

You are invited to register for a valuable free training session: Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Detectors and Calling 911. The event takes place Saturday August 5 at the University Drive firehouse. About half the registration slots are available as of today, so sign up to reserve your space. Here are the details from Fairfax Volunteer FireContinue reading “Sign up now for Aug 5 citizen training with Fairfax Fire Department”

Seeking experienced biker for tandem captain opportunity

A resident of Mosby Woods who is blind is looking for experienced and confident bicycle riders interested in captaining a tandem bike. No captain experience needed, training and tandem bike provided. Looking for 10-25 mile rides, personal goal working up to 80 miles. Training for the DC 50 State Ride in Sept and the NY SenecaContinue reading “Seeking experienced biker for tandem captain opportunity”

City considers proposed traffic management on Fair Woods

The City Council has been discussing proposed transportation plans along Fair Woods Parkway. The project is described as making Fair Woods a “neighborway.” The traffic management changes are under consideration — not approved — and are available for review on Engage Fairfax. Any questions or feedback you have are best directed to the Council throughContinue reading “City considers proposed traffic management on Fair Woods”