🌱 Dranesville Elementary School Renovations + New Properties For Sale

Hi all. I'm here right on time with your Sunday edition of the Herndon Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the local information you need to know right now, including updates on...

But first, your local weather:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and breezy. High: 62 Low: 32.
• Monday: Times of sun and clouds. High: 59 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories in Herndon today:

1. On Wednesday, Mar. 8, Dranesville Elementary School will host a meeting to discuss to the new building renovations coming this year. The meeting will take place at the school cafeteria from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Public feedback will be encouraged and shared with the Fairfax County Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, School Board, and FCPS staff regarding the community's view of the project and overall design concept. (Fairfax County Public Schools)
2. There are five new properties available for sale in and around the Herndon area. The latest listings to hit the housing market include a one-bedroom, one-bathroom home for $289,900 and a five-bedroom, three-bathroom home for $724,990. (Herndon Patch)
3. The Fairfax County Police Department released the two identities of the two officers involved in the deadly officer shooting outside of Tysons Corner Center last Wednesday up the road in Tysons. The officers identified were Sergeant Wesley Shifflett, a 7-year department veteran, and Police Officer First Class James Sadler, an 8-year department veteran. According to officials, both officers discharged their weapons during the incident, killing 37-year-old Timothy McCree Johnson. (ABC 7News)

Today in Herndon:

• Body & Soul Fitness At Floris UMC (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for an exciting way to stay busy this summer? The Herndon Community Center will be hosting a job fair on Saturday, Mar. 11 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. You can apply and interview onsite for open positions including camp staff, lifeguards, aquatics instructors, and more! (Herndon Parks and Recreation Department via Facebook)
  
• Bring home a new furry friend by checking out which animals are available for adoption near you. Axel and Stitch are the newest additions to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter and looking for a loving new home to welcome them. (Fairfax County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Herndon Parks and Recreation Department announced their Kids Fishing Derby is Saturday, Mar. 18! The event will be for ages 2-15 and will take place at the back of Runnymede Park. Register here to receive an early discount! (Herndon Parks and Recreation Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you soon for another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.