Sending our warmest wishes to all mothers and mother figures. Happy Mother's Day 💐

A new study provides insights into the status of women and girls in our county.

Findings include:

🔵 The wage gap persists despite women’s gains in education
🔵 Childcare is a large percentage of income for women and families with young children

bit.ly/49qgHv6

Spring is here and with the warm weather may come an increase in the number of salespeople at your door.

Before you open the door, know these 5 tips: bit.ly/40EC6fI

Our county is transitioning its vehicle fleet from gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles to hybrid-electric and fully electric vehicles (EVs). It is installing the infrastructure to support EVs at county government buildings.

Watch: bit.ly/3JTmO0X #SustainableFleet

Virginia Task Force One members are at the forefront of natural disasters and catastrophes staffed by our Fire and Rescue Department.

Learn about the vital work of VA-TF1 and urban search and rescue operations in a recent webinar: bit.ly/3QBaOVx

#HealthyTogetherFairfax – on Sunday May 19, 12-3 pm, at Franconia Park – is a fun, FREE, interactive community event featuring several awesome tracks, including the physical, environmental, social, and emotional wellness tracks! See details: bit.ly/47uUVGP.

Learn more about our 5-day, no-strings-attached Adoption Audition program for select shelter pets at bit.ly/3Q4Odk9!

✈️WEEKEND FLYOVER✈️

Heads up as you may hear aircraft as they fly over the DMV area tomorrow between 12-1pm.

Before we wrap up Early Childhood Educators Week, we want to offer thanks to all the hardworking professionals who contribute to quality child care programs in Fairfax County. Read more about the Board of Supervisors proclamation here: bit.ly/44BHrs3

Take a Mental Health First Aid class to learn warning signs and how you can help adults, older adults and children. bit.ly/2wmcyZh

#Reminder Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival is tomorrow, May 11 at Mason District Park 🎊

Bring family and friends and join Fairfax County Parks and the Asian Community Center for a celebratory day of Asian Culture and Heritage 🥘🐲☀️

More: bit.ly/3xQPAMK?utm_so…

Hey, hockey fans! Remember to sign up for the Try Ball Hockey for Free Clinic hosted by the Washington Capitals at Lake Fairfax Park this Saturday, May 11. It's a free event, but registration is required to secure your spot, as spaces are limited! Details: bit.ly/3QuHvnt

Start your weekend off at the Woodrow Wilson Library. Enjoy our in person Saturday Morning Stories event featuring stories for Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with Ms. Suzanne.

Learn more: bit.ly/May11_AANHPISt…

The June Primary is Tuesday, June 18th. But early voting is available now. Learn where you can vote early by visiting Vote.Virginia.gov. #VaElections2024 #VaisForVoters

.Fairfax CircuitCourt is opening its first satellite location in Reston, to provide select services like marriage license application processing and free notary services at the Cathy Hudgins Community Center.

Services will be available starting May 14: bit.ly/3yiMPny

Bike to Work Day in the metro DC region is on May 17 🚲

Show your support by signing up for free at, bit.ly/3ePRUrn

Then, be one of the first 16,000 to show up at one of the 100+ pit stops in the region to receive a free Bike to Work Day T-Shirt 👕

May 6-10 is Early Childhood Educators Week bit.ly/44BHrs3

Get bit by a tick? Getting ticks identified by us is now easier than ever! Check out our online photo submission form: bit.ly/45LOJJC?utm_so…
#FighttheBite

The greatest concern for severe weather remains along & south of I-66/US-50. Damaging winds & localized flooding are the main threats between 5-11pm due to a front nearby. Elsewhere expect heavy showers & perhaps a t-storm this afternoon & evening hours. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx #DCwx

Vote early at three locations for the June 18 Democratic and Republican Primaries:

🗳️ Fairfax County Government Center
🗳️ Mt. Vernon Governmental Center
🗳️ North County Governmental Center

An additional 13 in-person early voting sites will open June 8 bit.ly/3drcFHO