Experience Mook's Brass Collaborative with Doc Nix at the Sherwood Center, June 6
Doc Nix (Michael Nickens), the leader of George Mason University's famous "Green Machine" pep band, and Mook’s Brass Collaborative present an evening of chamber music at 8 p.m. June 6 at the Sherwood Center.
Enjoy chamber music spanning over four centuries! Adaptations of Palestrina, Bach, Mozart, Rossini, Faure, will be played along with original compositions by Edwards, Cheetham, Stevens, and Nishimura.
The concert is the season finale of the Bonita Lestina Old Town Hall Performance Series.
This free event is supported by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts.
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Council Reporter for the June 3 Work Session
 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 Council Reporter for the June 3 work session includes video segments linked to agenda items. View the Reporter. A summary is provided below.
Convened a closed meeting to discuss appointments to boards and commissions.
Work Session
- Received an update on the Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project, which will construct a two-way cycle track and a shared use path on the north side of Blenheim Boulevard, a continuous sidewalk on the south side, and upgraded bus stops and shelters throughout the corridor. Utility relocation in front of Fairfax High School begins this month and will continue through the summer. Additional utility relocation in the corridor will follow, and construction is expected to start in summer 2026. View the presentation.
- Received an update on the George Snyder Trail project. View the presentation. Watch the discussion.
- Received a presentation on the Old Town parking study. A consultant developed a comprehensive inventory and evaluation of existing parking in Old Town Fairfax. The study includes a forecast of potential future parking needs based on the land use densities proposed in the Old Town Fairfax Small Area Plan. The report outlines strategies to address both present and future parking needs in order to meet the city’s vision for Old Town Fairfax. View the presentation.
- Received an update on the evaluation of historic properties for their architectural and/or cultural significance. These evaluations sought to assess whether the studied properties would be eligible for potential inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, and/or for incorporation into a City of Fairfax local historic overlay district. Such designations can form a crucial step for both preserving cultural resources, and for securing funding for preservation or improvements. View the presentation.
- Received a presentation on proposed potential zoning text amendments. Staff reviewed a series of draft amendments pertaining to accessory dwelling unit occupancy, several draft amendments to reduce the need for certain businesses to obtain special use permits, as well as amendments regarding other topics. Formal consideration of the amendments for adoption would occur at future public hearings of the planning commission and the city council. View the presentation.
A city council meeting is slated for 7 p.m. June 10. View the agenda (subject to change).
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.
Learn about Treating Memory Loss at this Free Event, June 6
Attend Fairfax PRIDE, June 7
Attend the Fairfax PRIDE event from 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 7 at Old Town Hall. The free event kicks off Pride Month with live music, children's activities, and vendors from George Mason University and the NOVA area. All are welcome.
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Please Take the Parks and Recreation Survey
 Help guide the future of parks and recreation programs, services, and priorities in the city. Your feedback helps staff make informed decisions that reflect what matters most to you.
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Nine Unhealthy Trees on Armstrong Street to be Removed
A contractor will remove nine Japanese pagoda trees located along Armstrong Street in front of Fairfax City Hall. This work will be completed by June 30. The trees will be replaced this fall with tree species selected based on the city’s streetscape standards.
Read more.
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 Watch a short video about Solarize.
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