May 13, 2026
Inova Saville Cancer Screening & Health Fair
Saturday, May 16, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
8081 Innovation Park Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031
Spend the day focusing on your health at the Inova Saville Cancer Screening & Health Fair, a free, family-friendly event. Learn about cancer screening and prevention, explore interactive health and wellness resources, and hear about new cancer screening research trials at Inova.
Bring the whole family to enjoy live healthy cooking demonstrations, local food trucks, and kids’ activities such as sports, a photo booth, and art therapy. Onsite interpreters will be available in multiple languages. Whether you want information, resources, or just a fun and healthy day out, this event offers something for everyone.
May is Older Americans and Adult Abuse Prevention Month: Champion Your Health
Each May, Fairfax County honors Older Americans and Adult Abuse Prevention Month (OAM). It's a time to recognize the ways older adults enrich our families and communities, and to renew our commitment to their health, safety, and independence. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” emphasizes staying well, preventing illness, and taking an active role in your own care. You can learn more and sign up for health and wellness workshops through ElderLink.
This month also highlights the importance of preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults and incapacitated adults. Fairfax County Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates reports involving adults who live alone, with family, or in settings like nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, or group homes. If you suspect abuse, neglect, or exploitation, call 703-324-7450 to make a report. To see how APS makes a difference, watch the video “Every Senior Deserves Safety and Dignity,” produced by the Department of Family Services Adult and Aging division.
 Celebrate OAM with Us at Nationals Park
Thursday, May 21, 3 p.m.
1500 South Capitol St. SE, Washington D.C., 20003
You can also join us in celebration of Older Americans Month at Nationals Park. Tickets range from $26.00 to $72.00 and include a discounted price plus access to conference rooms reserved just for this celebration, where you can connect with others and explore useful resources. Bring friends, neighbors, or residents from senior living communities and enjoy a memorable day of baseball, connection, and “Champion Your Health” in action.
 DIT’s Equity Impact High School Internship
Application Deadline is 11:59 p.m., Friday May 22
Fairfax County’s Department of Information Technology (DIT) is offering paid summer internships for high school students through its Equity Impact High School Internship Program. The program supports Fairfax County’s One Fairfax commitment by creating IT career opportunities for students from underrepresented groups.
Interns will explore local government careers in Information Technology and Computer Science and gain hands-on experience in areas such as network administration, software development, technical support, IT project management, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The 2026 application period is now open! Students can apply online using the link provided below.
 Two Households, One Future: Financial Planning Through Divorce with Disabilities in Mind
Friday, May 29, 10-11 a.m., Virtual Webinar via Zoom
Divorce can be especially challenging when you’re caring for a child with disabilities. Two Households, One Future is a virtual seminar designed to help families plan wisely during this transition. The session will cover how to set up financial agreements, protect eligibility for important benefits, and coordinate long‑term plans across two homes.
You’ll also learn about tools like special needs trusts, support strategies, and cooperative planning approaches that help keep your child’s future secure, even as family circumstances change.
HB602: Open Captions Become Law in Virginia
Movies in Virginia are about to become more accessible. On April 6, Governor Abigail Spanberger signed House Bill 602 into law. This legislation requires movie theaters across the Commonwealth to offer open captioning for certain showings so that on‑screen dialogue, sound effects, and other audio details are visible to everyone in the audience.
The new law also strengthens rules for closed captioning and sets clear accessibility standards for theaters to follow. Championed by Delegate Phil Hernandez and supported by advocates statewide, this landmark law will take effect on July 1, 2026, expanding access to the movie‑going experience for many Virginians.
 Signs of Wildlife: ASL Nature Walk
Saturday, May 30, 1-2 p.m.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003
Experience the forest in a new way at Hidden Oaks Nature Center’s “Signs of Wildlife” program. This guided hike is conducted entirely in American Sign Language (ASL) and is open to participants ages 4 and up (children must attend with a registered adult).
Walk the wooded trails with a naturalist, watch for seasonally active wildlife, and explore hands-on “biofacts” such as turtle shells and snakeskin. Each season offers something different to discover.
Enrollment Fee: $9.00.
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