News Briefs
Fairfax Academy Dancers Concert, Feb. 21
The Fairfax Academy Dancers are presenting a dance benefit concert, “Move to Mend,” this Friday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Fairfax High auditorium. This event will highlight talented students from the Academy dance program, along with alumni and other performers from the community.
It’s sponsored by the Fairfax Academy for Communications and the Arts, and proceeds will benefit the charity Hope to Heal, supporting those in need who are fighting various eating disorders. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to support the cause.
Joining the Fairfax Academy Dancers onstage will be groups including Greater Washington Chinese Dance, Center Stage, DanceWorks at Mason, Ballet Embody, 1 PICK, Ash & Elm Dance Company, Helping Hearts Through the Arts, Rhythm and Arts Center, and the West Potomac Academy Dance program.
For more information about Move to Mend or to make a donation, email Meredith Barnes, Fairfax Academy dance director, at mbarnes@fcps.edu
Have Coffee with a Cop on Feb. 24
The City of Fairfax Police Department is holding its next Coffee with a Cop on Monday, Feb. 24, from 9-11 a.m. Stop by, have some coffee and chat with the officers at the Giant Food store at 9400 Fairfax Blvd. in Fairfax.
Craft and Vendor Market at Sherwood Center
A Craft and Vendor Market is slated for Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Sherwood Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd. in Fairfax City. Admission is free, and attendees may shop for a variety of craft items, as well as jewelry, toys and graphic arts. Hosting the event is the Fairfax City Young at Heart Senior Advisory Committee.
Community Police Academy Applications for Spring
Interested in learning more about local law enforcement? The Community Police Academy is now accepting applications for the Spring session that will meet from March 13 to May 17. This academy is designed to give participants a glimpse behind the badge and to provide information about training, policies and the many units and divisions within the Fairfax County Police Department. For further information and to apply, go to https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/ServicesAH/CommunityPoliceAcademy.