🌱 Pan Am Shopping Center Plan Meeting + Fountainhead Park Open

Hello all! I'm here right on time with your Tuesday edition of the Fairfax Station Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and windy. High: 45 Low: 28.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and windy. High: 51 Low: 31.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and milder. High: 57 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Fairfax Station:

1. Fairfax County is hosting a community meeting for the Pan Am Shopping Center redevelopment plan. The owner of the Fairfax City shopping center filed a rezoning application in December 2021 to convert part of the center to residential uses, while keeping some retail uses and adding new park spaces. The meeting is scheduled for Mar. 30 from 7-9 p.m. at the former Pet Value store; Fairfax County residents can click here to learn more about the proposed amendment or provide feedback. (Fairfax City Patch)
2. Fountainhead Regional Park in Fairfax Station is officially open for the season. The marina building and boat rentals will be open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through the month of March, while the park itself will be open from 6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. You can also purchase Bull Run Marina keys any time the marina building is open. (Fountainhead Regional Park via Facebook)
3. On Mar. 9, the Fairfax County School Board passed a resolution to grant collective bargaining rights to employees. The move was praised by the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers for giving teachers the ability to negotiate for better working conditions, wages, and benefits. The decision followed the Virginia General Assembly's 2020 action allowing school boards to enter into collective bargaining relationships with staff representatives. (Annandale Today)

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Coming up in and around Fairfax Station:

Friday, March 17

• Jazzercise Friends & Family Free Weekend At 5625 Revercomb Court, Fairfax (12:00 PM)
• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee At Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas (8:00 PM)

Saturday, March 18

• KODO - One Earth Tour 2023 At George Mason Center For The Arts, Fairfax (8:00 PM)

Sunday, March 19

• St. Paddy's Kids Festival At Shipgarten, McLean (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In nearby Annandale, four businesses were destroyed in a fire on Sunday morning. No injuries were reported, and early investigation suggests the fire was not set purposefully. (DC News Now | Washington, DC)
• Whether you're looking for a new house or just want to see what's on the market, here are the latest properties listed for sale in and around Fairfax Station. (Fairfax Station Patch)
• If you're ready to bring a new furry friend into your family, start your search with these adorable, adoptable pets currently available in Fairfax Station area shelters. (Fairfax Station Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with a new update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.