Friends of Brookfield

03/22/2020

All scheduled Friends of Brookfield events are currently on hold. Check http:://www.friendsofbrookfield.org for updates. We also have a new COVID-19 resource page at http://friendsofbrookfield.org/covid.php.

10/11/2019

Re-posting a NextDoor.com message from MPO Sabrina Ruck:

Crime Prevention Officer Sabrina Ruck, Fairfax County Police Department

Community Shred Event this Saturday, October 12th

This Saturday - Crime Solvers Community Shred Event

Oct. 12th at The West Springfield Station

Saturday, October 12, 8:30 a.m. – noon.

West Springfield District Police Station
6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152.

Support your local Crime Solvers Program while disposing of your personal and financial documents securely! Shredding helps prevent identity theft. Tax deductible donations accepted to benefit Fairfax County Crime Solvers. Swing by and drop off your papers for a suggested donation of $5 per bag/box. Papers will be shredded on-site. All shredded materials are recycled to help protect the environment.

05/29/2019

What a fun-filled day we had on Saturday, May 18th at our 10th annual Bike & Hike! It was great to chat with so many of you. It seems the children all had a great time meeting the firefighters and the police officer, having their bikes checked, having their faces painted, playing with their balloon creations, taking the nature hike, drawing with chalk, playing games, eating hot dogs and enjoying the other snacks! The kids must have been exhausted... we sure were! If you have photos, post them here or send them to [email protected]. We can add them to our slideshow.

We look forward to celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th, hosting our annual stream clean up on Saturday, September 28th, and organizing our fall Town Hall meeting to be held at Brookfield Elementary School later in the autumn. We would love to do more to create a strong Brookfield community and welcome any and all suggestions!

If you are not already, please consider becoming a member of Friends of Brookfield. Annual Membership is $25 and you have already seen how some of the money is spent! In addition to sponsoring community events, we also maintain the “Brookfield Wall” and lighted flagpole located on Lees Corner Road and Route 50. If you have any questions about membership, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or feel free to mail your $25 check payable to Friends of Brookfield to PO Box 222582, Chantilly, VA 20153-2582.

Thanks again, and we look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood or at one of our events!

Warm regards from the board members of the Friends of Brookfield!

01/21/2019

Hope you got a chance to enjoy last night's super wolf blood moon eclipse.

The moon does not shed its own light. It looks bright because it reflects light from the sun. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is directly between the full moon and the sun. The moon is darkened due to the earth's shadow.

Super moon: Full moon close to the earth
Wolf moon: The January full moon
Blood moon: The sunlight passing through our atmosphere makes the eclipsed moon looks reddish, like blood.

The next total lunar eclipse will occur in 2022.

Photo credits:
Single red moon from the Griffith Observatory in LA.
All phases: by singer/songwriter Phil Selz.
Dual red: Chris Mastrangelo, astronomy enthusiast.
Big grey moon by Jim Knoll out of Bloomington MN.
Four moon shots by Twitter user Sibek_gryph.

01/15/2019

Drug Take-Back Boxes Now at All Fairfax County Police District Stations

Drug take-back boxes are now located at all eight of our police stations. Bring your unused or unneeded medications to your local district station for a safe, convenient, and responsible was of disposing of drugs.

Accepted items include:
• Prescription medication (schedule II-V controlled and non-controlled)
• Prescription ointments
• Over-the-counter medications
• Medications for pets

Prohibited items include:
• Needles (sharps)
• Liquids of any kind
• Illegal drugs
• Medications from businesses or clinics
• Non-prescription ointments
• Any lotions, aerosol cans, or inhalers

Contact the Property and Evidence Section Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 703-246-2786 with any questions.

https://fcpdnews.wordpress.com/2019/01/14/drug-take-back-box-locations/

01/13/2019

SNOW SAFETY - Some snow safety tips:

1. It is easier to shovel a couple of inches of snow a few times than to shovel the whole snowfall at once.
2. Consider lifting your wipers so they don't freeze.
3. You can clean off your car with a broom easier than most other tools. Clean the car first, then clear the driveway.
4. Please shovel the sidewalk in front of your house so kids can get to school, neighbors to work or to walk dogs.
5. It's better to squeeze 2 or even 3 cars onto the driveway when it's snowing - that way the snowplows can reach more road when they clear..
6. This is especially true If you live in a court. The trucks with plows must have enough room to turn around in order to push the snow out.
7. If you feel tired or too much pressure when shoveling, stop and rest or ask for help. Let's avoid heart attacks.

For more snow safety tips, see Fairfax County's tips for snow at http://bit.ly/2TFsYFI

01/12/2019

TODAY, Saturday January 12th, 10am-4pm - Democratic firehouse primary at Franklin Middle School in Chantilly (or Dranesville Elementary School in Herndon).

Now that Delegate Jennifer Boysko was elected to the Virginia VA Senate, her seat for the 86th House District is open. Today's primary will select the person to run as Democrat for this open seat.

(Note to BROOKFIELD residents - we are in the 67th District, this primary does not apply to us. This is a public service message for our neighboring district.)

Requirements to vote: You must be registered to vote in the 86th House District; you must sign a statement confirming you self-identify as a Democrat and pledge to support the eventual nominee.

In alphabetical order, the 4 candidates include:
* Kofi Annan
* Michael O’Reilly
* Ibraheem Samirah
* Chad Thompson

See if you are in the 86th District:
https://www.vpap.org/offices/house-of-delegates-86/district-map/

Read about the candidates:

http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/four-democratic-candidates-vie-for-th-house-district-nomination/article_16eb3c7c-15f4-11e9-966f-d39543558e47.html

http://fairfaxdemocrats.org/blog/2018/12/13/86th-district-nominating-caucus-scheduled-for-january-12th/

Snow update: The schools will remain open until 4:00pm even if FCPS cancels activities for the rest of the school system.

12/21/2018

Winter is here and so is Norovirus...

John Silcox, communications director for the Fairfax County Health Department, offers this advice:

We are seeing more cases of norovirus, a gastrointestinal illness that people often call "the stomach bug." Common symptoms are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea that usually lasts one to three days. Don't let this highly contagious illness ruin your holiday cheer. Good handwashing, staying away from others when sick and for 24 more hours after feeling better, and using a cleaner with bleach on any surfaces that may have been contaminated with the virus can help keep it from spreading in your family.

11/25/2018

New community events posted on our website!

See http://www.friendsofbrookfield.org/events.php

11/19/2018

Virginia Senate 33rd District - the candidates to replace Jennifer Wexton for our state Senate have been selected this weekend - former Delegate Joe T. May is the Republican challenger, and current Delegate Jennifer Boysko is the Democratic candidate. The election will be held January 8, 2019.

11/17/2018

Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will hold two outreach events on Fairfax Connector service changes to existing routes 161/162, 321/322 and 699, and on the establishment of new routes 308 and 467. The events will be held on Tuesday, November 27, at Key Middle School and Wednesday, November 28, at the Fairfax County Government Center, both from 6-8 pm. Details at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/news/c37_18.

(Thanks to Kelly S.R. for forwarding this.)

Fairfax County, Virginia - Fairfax connector March Service Changes

11/16/2018

SATURDAY: Nominate candidate for Virginia Senate 33rd District

This Saturday, 11/17 from 10am-4pm ONLY, the Democratic Party is holding a caucus to choose a candidate to replace Senator Jennifer Wexton, Virginia Senate 33rd District. (Ms. Wexton was elected to he US Congress starting Jan 2019.)

The nominee selected will be the Democratic candidate for the 33rd District in the Virginia Senate (see map:
https://www.vpap.org/offices/state-senate-33/district-map/).

Qualified voters living in the 33rd district can vote in the caucus. You must self-identify as a Democrat. Arrive between 10am and 4pm. Voters must present ID, be validated in the voting rolls, and sign a statement affirming they will support the Democratic nominee in the eventual Special Election. Then you can cast your ballot and leave.

Full rules at http://fairfaxdemocrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/SD33-Appendix-A-Rules-FINAL.pdf.

Vote at the Herndon Municipal Center, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon, VA 20170 from 10am to 4pm.