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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors proclaimed March as Nutrition Month. NCS Director Lloyd Tucker accepted the proclamation at the Board's March 3, 2026, meeting. Nutrition Month is part of a national initiative from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that helps people learn how to make informed food choices and develop healthy habits.
Also in March, the Food Access Program marked Child and Adult Care Food Program Week March 15-21. NCS is proud to be a part of this USDA program that helps provide high-quality food and snacks to licensed Fairfax County in-home child care programs. More than 95,000 children in Virginia are served annually by the CACFP.
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 Camp Registration Open
Registration is now open for Camp Fairfax, Therapeutic Recreation Camp, and other sports and specialty camps for summer 2026. Sign up soon to ensure your child's spot in our camps!
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Pennino is Closed; We're Still Open!
While the Pennino Building remains closed for repairs following an equipment failure, NCS services are still up and running. You can access services at alternate locations, online or by phone.
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Stuff the Bus Collects 11,428 Pounds of Non-Perishables
NCS held a one-day Stuff the Bus food drive at eight county sites on March 14, 2026. We are proud report the event collected 11,428 pounds of food and more than $1,700 in gift cards. Thank you to everyone who volunteered or donated! Learn more |
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Fairfax County Master Gardeners Mark 50 Years!
Fairfax County Master Gardeners were honored with a resolution by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on March 17, 2026, to celebrate 50 years of helping local gardeners. Master Gardeners, part of the Virginia Cooperative Extension program, offer free, unbiased and researched advice to community gardeners. Learn more
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Fairfax 4-H Participant Earns Statewide Honors
Longtime Fairfax County 4-H participant Ariana Blake, 16, was among four teens honored with 2026 Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Awards. Blake earned honors for Civic Engagement for her "Boredom Buster Bag" project distributed to 350 pediatric patients in Northern Virginia. Learn more |
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Discover Your Path Expo Returns April 4
Join us for a free career and resource fair for all ages! NCS is hosting the Discover Your Path Expo on Saturday, April 4, 2026.The Expo is 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at The St. James, 6805 Industrial Rd., Springfield, VA. Learn more
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Kingstowne Center for Active Adults Relocating in April
The Kingstowne Center for Active Adults will be closed April 4-12, 2026, and then reopen on Monday, April 13, at the new Franconia District Governmental Center, 7130 Silver Lake Blvd., Alexandria. Senior centers members are welcome to visit other nearby senior programs the week of closure. Learn more |
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Gum Springs Community Center Reads Across America
Gum Springs Community Center in Alexandria had visitors from Magnus Court the first week of March to celebrate Read Across America Day. The adults wore "Cat in the Hat" attire and helped the school-age participants take part in a fun literary experience. The women from Magnus Court also donated books to the program!
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Celebrate Women's History Month with NCS Stories
NCS celebrates the extraordinary women who provided the inspiration, leadership or vision that contributed to our agency and the community we serve. The month of March provides an opportunity to pay tribute to the accomplishments and impact of these women on NCS' history and current mission. Learn more
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Work With Us at NCS!
Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) offers a variety of part-time positions at locations throughout Fairfax County. Explore current opportunities to find more information, including application instructions. Learn more |
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About NCS
Fairfax County's Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) partners with communities, families and individuals to provide opportunities to access a continuum of resources that promote equity and create positive outcomes for people of all ages and abilities.
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