Newington Forest Community Association

10/08/2026

⚠️ improper disposal of lithium batteries, poses a serious safety risk to our sanitation workers. Electronics and rechargeable batteries should not go in the household trash. These items should be taken to a local business with electronic recycling or the Fairfax county hazardous waste facility.

10/05/2026

It's October! Let the magic begin in the Forest!

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN HOME DECORATING CONTEST

Time to decorate your home for HALLOWEEN and enter your pictures in the contest before October 22nd

https://newingtonforestorg.communitysite.com/p/Halloween-House-Decorating-Contest

NEW COMMUNITY INTERACTIVE HALLOWEEN EVENT

Forest Friends, join us for our first Newington Forest Halloween Trail on October 23, from 6:30–8:00 PM!

Begin at Summer Breeze Lane with games, activities, and sweet treats in a whimsical, family-friendly forest gathering area.
Then, those who dare can venture onto our haunted trail for a spooky, frightfully fun adventure!

SPONSORS NEEDED
We’re looking for local businesses and nonprofits to help make the evening extra sweet! Sponsor candy and treats by donating goodies or contributing toward their purchase.

Interested in sponsoring?
Click on the link for details.

https://newingtonforestorg.communitysite.com/p/Halloween-Trail-Sponsorship

Thank you for helping bring a little Halloween magic to our community!

10/02/2026

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🚨 IMPORTANT TRAFFIC UPDATE at I-95 Landfill Complex 🚨

Due to ongoing safety concerns and several near-misses, the Furnace Road entrance with the U-turn into the I-95 Landfill Complex will permanently close Saturday, October 10.

➡️ All traffic must use the main Mordor Drive entrance.

Coming from Lorton Road:
Turn onto Furnace Road from Lorton Road. The Mordor Drive entrance will be on your right, just before Furnace Road goes under I-95.

Coming from Richmond Highway:
Turn onto Furnace Road from Richmond Highway. The Mordor Drive entrance will be on your left, immediately after you drive under I-95.

⏰ Please allow at least 10 extra minutes for your trip to account for the longer route.

Delegate Rozia A. Henson Jr, Scott A. Surovell, Delegate Kathy Tran, Rep. James Walkinshaw, South County Federation, South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce

09/28/2026

Franconia-Springfield Planning Meeting 10/20:
Join Fairfax County planners and project consultants for a virtual community meeting to explore the new Preliminary Plan for the Franconia-Springfield area! Shaped by community input across multiple rounds of engagement, this Preliminary Plan refines three previous draft concepts into an updated planning vision for the area's future. Community members are encouraged to tune in to learn about the plan and the study's next steps and ask questions. Register to Attend:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Franconia-Springfield Community Meeting #5. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

09/28/2026

The Arbor Day foundation has a limited number of FREE TREES! If you're interested in planting a tree this fall, this is a great resource, and you get 2 free trees :)

Community Canopy and Energy-Saving Trees are program partnership opportunities that combine trees with an interactive web experience to help homeowners & communities save energy and money by strategically planting trees to maximize their environmental benefits.

09/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Fall Fest yesterday! Our goal was to bring our community together while supporting local businesses and nonprofit organizations—and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing volunteers from South County High School and all of the participating vendors and nonprofit organizations listed below.

An Amazing Chocolate Cake


Seasonal Roots
Kullback Catering

South County High School PTSO
South County Middle School PTSO
Alsop Art & Design LLC

Cabi Stylist


Creative Memories with Brigid
Jack n AlEmbroidery
Craft Goddess
Trademasters Service, Inc.

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09/16/2026

Newington Forest Neighbors

This Saturday, while we will be hosting the Fall Fest at the Ballfield, we have scheduled our garbage collection company Trash Away to pick up bulk items from our community center parking lot from 10am to 1pm. Attached is the list of items they will receive.

09/10/2026

Our annual Fall Fest is soon approaching! Want to know what fun activities we have in store for you, your family and friends. Click on the link below to get the scoop.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1049075707672368

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09/03/2026

Hello forest friends!

Come be part of the fun and help make our Fall Fest on Saturday, September 19th extra special!
Volunteer alongside friends and family, and give back to the community.

Attention High School students. This event is a great opportunity to earn your required school service hours.

Below is the link to Sign Up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4AA4AD2FABFA7-65490802-2026 #/

Questions or inquiries? Please email: [email protected]