Visit Our Bike to Work Day Pit Stop, May 15
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What: Bike to Work Day, an annual regional celebration of sustainable commuting
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Where: Old Town Square (University Drive & North Street)
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When: Friday, May 15, 6-9 a.m.
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Why: Free t-shirts, snacks, and swag; goodies and raffle prizes from the Environmental Sustainability Committee and local businesses; bike tune-ups from Trek Bikes; and lots of fun!
Bike to Work Day Tips
- Biking partway counts! Bring your bike on transit or park-and-ride for longer trips. (Pro tip: CUE Bus has easy-to-use bike racks on every bus.)
- Plan your route ahead of time for a safer, quieter ride.
- Ride with a friend or family member.
- Don’t forget your helmet!
- No bike? Check out a Capital Bikeshare bike.
We hope to see you in Old Town Square!
Free Event! Learn to Recognize Online Scams, May 15
Earn Stormwater Utility Credit at Creek Cleanup, May 16
On Saturday, May 16, join the Friends of Accotink Creek for the Annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup. Help remove trash from our waterways in partnership with the Alice Ferguson Foundation and Project Clean Stream.
City residents who participate in this event may earn stormwater utility credits.
Cleanup Locations:
- 9-11 a.m. Accotink Creek at Fairfax Boulevard
- Noon-2 p.m. Accotink Creek at University Drive
- 3-5 p.m. Accotink Creek at Blenheim Boulevard
Learn more about the Annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup.
Learn more about stormwater utility credit.
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Attend the Antique Car Show, May 16 (tap for details)
Battery Fire Risks Worker Safety and $350K Trash Truck
 A refuse worker retrieves a burning car battery from a city trash truck before it causes harm to anyone. Please, do not place any kind of battery in your trash or recycling cart. Always drop batteries off at a safe collection site.
Council Reporter for the May 12 Meeting
 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 met on May 12. View the full Council Reporter, with linked videos of the discussions. A summary is provided below.
Presentations and Proclamations
- Mayor Catherine Read presented proclamations acknowledging May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, May as Small Business Month, and May 10-16 as National Police Week in the City of Fairfax. Oversize checks were presented to recipients of the Chocolate Lovers grants.
Consent Agenda
- Approved a resolution setting the allocation percentage for Personal Property Tax Relief for the 2026 tax year at 39%.
- Approved the following appointments to city boards and commissions:
- Commission on the Arts
- Melissa Miller for the remainder of a three-year term through July 9, 2027.
- Kenneth Krafcheck for the remainder of a three-year term through Oct. 26, 2028.
- Ann Morrison or a three-year term through May 12, 2029.
- Sharon Clark Chang for a three-year term through Feb. 11, 2029.
- Continuum of Care Board
- James Gillespie for a two-year term through May 12, 2028.
- Environmental Sustainability Committee
- Lauren Oliver for the remainder of a three-year term through Feb. 11, 2028.
- David Fleischer for a three-year term through May 12, 2029.
Public Hearings
- Adopted the resolution approving the Solid Waste Management Plan Update. View the slide deck.
- Deferred council action to June 9 on an ordinance amending and re-enacting Chapter 38 (Environment), Article II (Noise), of the Code of City of Fairfax, pertaining to noise mitigation.
- Approved an ordinance and bond resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $11,000,000, to finance capital costs related to the city’s sewer system capital project costs, including without limitation Noman Cole capital costs.
Work Session
- Discussed potential zoning text amendments regarding detached accessory dwelling units. View the slide deck.
- Discussed a possible increase in the compensation (salaries) paid to the mayor and the members of the city council.
A city council meeting is scheduled for May 26. 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. Visit the city meetings website.
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Ready, Set, Game On: Your Summer Escape at Corner Pocket!
When the temperatures begin to rise, cool off, and dive into endless fun at George Mason's Corner Pocket—your midweek gaming getaway!
Whether you're into the nostalgia of classic board games or the thrills of VR, there's something for every kind of gamer. From lawn and table games to arcades and consoles, the lineup is stacked.
Corner Pocket is open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 4-9 p.m., May 19 to Aug. 13. Snag a summer membership for just $20, and you and a friend score unlimited play all season long.
Planning a party or team night? Corner Pocket has event space available, too.
Want in? Visit https://studentcenters.gmu.edu/corner-pocket/ to learn more and get your game on!
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Expect Graduation Traffic through June 17
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