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All Fairlington Bulletin

Read the March 2024 All Fairlington Bulletin.


King Street Improvement Survey: Deadline March 30

City of Alexandria staff has shared three design alternatives for the King Street-Bradlee Safety and Mobility Enhancements Project. Information on the three alternatives can be found under the “Project Updates” for the Open House that took place February 15 (view presentation or view boards). Learn more and take the survey here.


FCA In-Person Work Session March 13 

The FCA Board has changed its virtual work session to in-person on Wednesday, March 13. There will be no special presentation, but the board will discuss the proposed King Street improvement project options (see survey above). The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St.


Fairlington Free Clothing Swap April 13

The 8th Semi-Annual Fairlington Free Clothing Swap is coming up on Saturday, April 13 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the North Fairlington Community Center parking lot (3005 S. Abingdon St.).

You do not need to donate to shop, but all donations of clothes, shoes and accessories for all ages and genders are welcome.


2024 Home and Garden Tour Volunteers Needed

The Fairlington Historical Society’s 2024 Home and Garden Tour is scheduled for Saturday, May  11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (the first tour since 2019). This is an extraordinary opportunity to see what other residents have done with their units and how they have transformed their gardens. Tickets will be on sale soon.

Opportunities include (a) house sitters – assisting the homeowners with meeting and greeting tour goers and helping with traffic flow (b) a photographer who can take pictures of the units (c) hospitality in the Fairlington Villages Community Center to greet tour goers and serve drinks and snacks the day of the event; and (d) general assistance with set-up, errands, and providing help as needed.

To volunteer, send an email to: homeandgarden at fairlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.


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What Is the Fairlington Citizens Association?

The Fairlington Citizens Association (FCA) is about you. All residents are members and an executive board is elected annually. The FCA’s mission is to promote activities that make Fairlington a better community in which to live by serving as a forum for discussion of residents’ concerns and by representing Fairlington’s views to local government.

Read more under About the FCA and find out how you can get involved. Fairlington is a National Register and Virginia Landmark Historic District.