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Join the City’s Listening and Learning session tonight
A note from Juliette Shedd of George Mason’s Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution: Below is the information for tonight’s session on “Understanding Community Perceptions of Confederate Symbols within a Framework of Trauma” with Dr. Merri Davis. City residents are invited to participate in thought-provoking conversations that connect current realities with the city’s historicalContinue reading “Join the City’s Listening and Learning session tonight”
Art in Mosby Woods
As part of the Spotlight on the Arts festival, City of Fairfax residents will be asked to turn their front yards, balconies and neighborhoods into a drive-by art gallery. From April 23 – May 9 residents of Fairfax will be able to create art displays in their front yard. The displays can be made of whatever theyContinue reading “Art in Mosby Woods”
Spring entry cleanup April 24
Come join your neighbors and friends on April 24th for our annual front entry cleanup! We will start the fun at 9am by the little library located on the west side of Plantation Pkwy. Gloves, bags, pickers, and sanitizer will be provided. Please bring your own mask. When: Saturday April 24, 9:00 AM Rain date:Continue reading “Spring entry cleanup April 24”
Next City Listening Sessions coming up in April
From the City’s “Connecting Fairfax City for All” initiative: The City invites all residents to participate in the Community Listening and Learning Sessions that are part of the City’s Connecting Fairfax City for All initiative to examine racial and social equity in Fairfax City. The next Community Listening and Learning Session is scheduled for ThursdayContinue reading “Next City Listening Sessions coming up in April”
City Listening and Learning Sessions Continue Tonight
The City’s “Connecting Fairfax City for All” public seminars and discussion groups continue online tonight with the third session at 7pm. While the post-talk discussion sessions are full, there is still time to register to participate by joining the Zoom presentation. This third session will feature J. Brent Tarter, historian, author, and founding editor ofContinue reading “City Listening and Learning Sessions Continue Tonight”
Connecting Fairfax City for All Listening & Learning Session Feb 4
As part of its Connecting Fairfax City for All initiative to facilitate community conversation around the issues of racial and social equity, systemic racism, symbolism, and identity, the City of Fairfax is hosting its first community listening and learning this Thursday, February 4 at 7:00 pm. Susan Gray, director, City of Fairfax Historic Resources will present “Crossroads of Conflict: Continue reading “Connecting Fairfax City for All Listening & Learning Session Feb 4”
Time for MWCA Membership Renewal
It is that time of year again to refresh your commitment to our neighborhood by renewing your Mosby Woods Community Association membership. We deeply appreciate you and your support! Please pay the $15 annual dues and return the paper membership form delivered with your Tattler to your block captain by the end of February. TheContinue reading “Time for MWCA Membership Renewal”
Updates from the City’s Connecting Fairfax for All
The City announced their selections to the Connecting Fairfax for All stakeholder group. The group includes four residents of Mosby Woods—those listed from precinct 5 as well as our Association’s representative and the Neighbors for Change representative. Precinct 1: Kevin KruczekPrecinct 2: Gabrielle Ravanera and Jay LambPrecinct 3: Patrick Murry, Minoo Kim, and Marbea TammaroPrecinct 4: Grace Francis, CantrellContinue reading “Updates from the City’s Connecting Fairfax for All”
Observances of the Civil War 100-Year Anniversary 1961 – 1965
The 100 year anniversary of the Civil War was 1961 – 1965. Its kickoff coincided with the dedication of the Mosby Woods neighborhood in 1961. Adopting a civil war theme was part of the marketing strategy for the development, which sought to capitalize on increased interest in the centennial in particular, and the civil warContinue reading “Observances of the Civil War 100-Year Anniversary 1961 – 1965”
Why our neighborhood names are under review
The debates over names and symbols used to represent a community are not new. Over the past several decades there have been repeated conversations about representation in state flags, monuments, sports mascots, and in the names of schools, municipal buildings, and major thoroughfares. These debates tend to flare up after incidents that cause public outrage, such asContinue reading “Why our neighborhood names are under review”
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