Tonight, Mayor Catherine Read declared September #RecoveryAwarenessMonth in #FairfaxCity. Brittany Martin of Chris Atwood FNDT received the proclamation. The city-based foundation creates recovery-ready communities through support services, resources, and education.

Tonight, Mayor Read designated 9/8-14 National Suicide Prevention Week. Receiving the proclamation were Linda Bell of AFSP National Capital Area Chapter Fairfax Walk, Thomas JeffersonHS junior Veda Murthy, & James MadisonHS senior Lizzi Carol. The Out of the Darkness Walk info: asfp.org/fairfax

Tonight, Mayor Read declared Sept “Get There Differently” Month & Sept. 23 “Car Free Day” in #FairfaxCity. Multimodal Transportation Planner Chloe Ritter received the proclamation. Try #FFXCityGetThereDifferently for eligibility for prizes & more. Info: bit.ly/FFXGetThereDif…

Hey CUE Bus riders, find out how you can become eligible for prizes and more when you #GetThereDifferently! Info: bit.ly/FFXGetThereDif… #FFXCityGetThereDifferently

All flags in the City of Fairfax will be lowered at sunrise on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, and remain at half-staff until sunset in memory & respect for the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001, and in remembrance of the heroes who sacrificed their lives.

Did you know #FairfaxCity's @ffxarts has a grant program for arts organizations in the city? Don't wait: APPLY TODAY! Applications are due at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. Details here: ow.ly/zkv450TlUW3

KNOW BEFORE YOU THROW: √ Snack boxes are recyclable — always place them in your recycling bin. Break them down to create more space. X Snack wrappers are NOT recyclable. Put them in the trash. Info: fairfaxva.gov/recycling #FFXCitySustainability #recycleright

#FairfaxCity is filled with drama, dogs, movies, history — and elves. Don't believe us? Check out this week's #FairfaxCityMinute for a quick look what's in store for you here in the city! Thanks for watching — please SHARE!

Hey #FairfaxCity, put down the keys and #FFXGetThereDifferently in September! Try an alternative to drive-alone commuting. Watch this video for % quick ideas & learn how you can be eligible for prizes & more! Thanks for watching — please SHARE! Info: bit.ly/FFXGetThereDif…

Snap a selfie w/ transit, biking, scootering, or carpooling. Post with #FFXCityGetThereDifferently & tag @cityoffairfaxva. Wear your helmet if you're on a bike/scooter: it's required! Details here: bit.ly/FFXGetThereDif… #FFXCityTransportation #FFXGetThereDifferently

Please help us update the #FairfaxCity Comprehensive Plan, which guides policy decisions on city development. Visit Engage Fairfax — engage.fairfaxva.gov/comp-plan-revi… — to review the plan, read a summary of proposed changes, provide feedback, and ask questions. Thanks for your input!

Get There Differently. Get there by Capital Bikeshare! Use promo code TRYBIKESHARE24 to claim your FREE Day Pass or GETTHEREBYBIKE24 for $20 off an annual membership. bit.ly/FFXGetThereDif… #FFXCityTransportation #FFXGetThereDifferently #FFXCityBiking

Celebrate Get There Differently Month by taking the pledge to go car-free! Discover ways to reduce carbon footprint and explore alternative transportation options. Get involved now: bit.ly/FFXGetThereDif… #FFXCityTransportation #FFXGetThereDifferently

Challenge a friend to Get There Differently! Try biking, scootering, or riding CUE & snap a selfie together. Share your adventure with #FFXCityGetThereDifferently for a chance to win! Learn more: bit.ly/FFXGetThereDif… #FFXCityTransportation #CUEBus #FFXGetThereDifferently

Saturday is NATIONAL DANCE DAY! From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21, join us in #FairfaxCity's Old Town Square for our FREE celebration. Take mini lessons in a variety of dances, and do in the National Dance Day Dance! Dancers of all ages welcome! Info: fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts

Lime and Bird are teaming up with the city for Get There Differently Month! Get 25% off your first 3 rides. Plus, enter to win a free 120-minute ride pass! Learn more: bit.ly/FFXGetThereDif… #FFXCityTransportation #FFXGetThereDifferently #FFXCityScooters

KNOW BEFORE YOU THROW: √ Coconut water & all drink cans belong in the recycling bin. X Cartons are NOT recyclable: the mix of materials can't be separated for processing. Put them in the trash. Learn more at fairfaxva.gov/recycling #FFXCitySustainability #recycleright

This weekend offers FREE fun in #FairfaxCity, including: dancing, chatting with writers, and events that discuss and explore voting. Check out this week's #FairfaxCityMinute for a glimpse of the fun! Thanks for watching — please SHARE!

Car Free Day is in 3 days! Take the pledge in honor of Get There Differently month and explore ways to get around. Your choices matter. Learn more: bit.ly/FFXGetThereDif… #FFXCityTransportation #FFXGetThereDifferently

Tomorrow is National Dance Day! Come to #FairfaxCity Old Town Square for FREE fun from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 9/21. Bring your dancing shoes: you can watch & take mini-lessons in a variety of dance styles. You're among friends, so dance like you mean it! Info: fairfaxva.gov/culturalarts