All Fairlington Newsletter
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Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 6 a.m.–7 p.m.
Polls are open for federal and local elections.
Arlington election information | Alexandria election information
Abingdon Elementary Election Day Bake Sale
Abingdon Elementary parent and student volunteers will host their second annual Election Day Bake Sale on Tuesday, November 3, to help fund the fourth-grade historical field trip to Jamestown, Virginia. A huge thank you to everyone who supported our efforts last year and continues to support our neighborhood school. Please stop by Abingdon for a cup of coffee and some baked treats!
FCA First 15 Course & Monthly Meeting: November 4
All community members are encouraged to attend Arlington County’s Department of Emergency Management’s First 15 preparedness and response class, which empowers residents to be more prepared for emergencies and provide life-sustaining care to themselves and others while waiting for first responders.
The course is free and will take place on Wednesday, November 4, at the Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Room 100, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Note: The FCA will hold its November monthly meeting immediately after the class because November 11 is a holiday.
Share Your Feedback on King Street Intersection Safety
The City of Alexandria is seeking community feedback on proposed safety improvements at seven West End intersections, including King Street and S. 28th Street, a major entrance to North Fairlington. Residents are encouraged to review the proposed improvements and submit feedback by Friday, November 6.
View the project and provide feedback.
Fairlington Farmers Market Closes November 22
Join your friends and neighbors at the weekly Fairlington Farmers Market. Free November Market Events:
- November 1: Live music by Nick Adde; Fairlington Citizens Association; yoga and fitness with Just Move with Joy; Alexandria Schoolhouse
- November 8: Live music by John Kamman; Illuminate Montessori School; Henna by Houda
- November 15: Live music by DC Starlight Orchestra; Go Bananas Dancing
- November 22: Live music by DC Starlight Orchestra; Field to Table Makers Market; Fairlington Citizens Association
Thank you to returning sponsors Active & Connected, FCA, Fairlington Dental, Fairlington United Methodist Church, and Kay Houghton & Associates.
Vendors include: Ana’s Twist, Atlixco’s Mexican Grill, Baguette Republic, Cake by Kika, Cold Country Salmon, Faerie Springs Farm, Family of Nuts, Fresh Off the Roast by Qualia Coffee, J’aime Madeleine, Jinlan Wenhua, Kiwi Kuisine, Kuhn Orchards, Mama’s Donut Bites, Ozfeka Catering, Pasta Ilgatto, Pleitez Produce Farm, Roggenart European Bakery, Sandy Bottom Acres, Sexy Vegie, and Spring Valley Farm and Orchard. More information is available at field2table.org.
The market will be open every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 22 on the back patio of the Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. Parking is available on S. Utah St., S. 32nd Rd., in the community center parking lot, or on Quaker Ln. Please avoid parking in front of nearby residences. Dogs are not permitted, except for service animals.
To learn what vendors will offer each week and plan your visit, sign up for the weekly e-newsletter at field2table.org. You can also follow the Fairlington Farmers Market on Facebook and @fairlingtonmarket on Instagram for updates.
New Fairlington Ornament for Sale
This year’s holiday ornament features the former Fire Station 7, affectionately known as “The Little House.” Although the station officially closed in 2018 due to structural issues, it remains a beloved Fairlington landmark.
Arlington County has proposed decommissioning the building, and Fairlington residents will have an opportunity to participate in the community engagement process to help determine its future.
In the meantime, you can celebrate this neighborhood icon by purchasing the 2026 Fairlington ornament for $20. FCA will be at the Fairlington Farmers Market on Sunday, November 1, and Sunday, November 22. This is your last chance to pick up some Fairlington items, including T-shirts, tea towels, and the new Fire Station 7 holiday ornament.
To reserve an ornament or learn more, email vp at fca-fairlington.org.
Fire Station 7 Future
FCA had to cancel the previously scheduled October 14 briefing with County staff about the future of Fire Station 7. We apologize for any inconvenience. We hope to reschedule soon and will update the community as soon as we can.
Fairlington Historical Society: 9/11 Remembrance Project
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks, the Fairlington Historical Society is sharing its 9/11 Oral History Project with the community. Listen to the recordings and read the transcripts.
Sharing these stories helps personalize and preserve history for future generations. We thank the volunteer interviewees and interviewers, along with the Arlington Historical Society for providing oral history training.
If you lived in Fairlington and would like to share your 9/11 story or join the Historical Society, please email president at fairlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
Food Distributions Continue at Park Shirlington
Did you know that more than 11% of Arlington residents, over 26,000 people, experience food insecurity?
On the first Wednesday of every month, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., the Capital Area Food Bank and the FCA partner with volunteers to provide food to our community neighbors.
Community Issues Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Community Issues Survey featured in our January newsletter. Your feedback is helping shape the 2026 FCA speaker series to reflect the topics that matter most to our community. Top areas of interest include:
- Parks and recreation, including Utah Park
- Transportation impacts, including King St.–Bradlee Center improvements
- Multimodal transit, including biking and EV charging stations
We are now in conversation with Arlington County and the City of Alexandria to bring these topics to future programs. Follow us on Facebook for upcoming speaker announcements.
If you did not have a chance to participate, you can still share your input for our monthly speaker lineup here.
Are You An IT Guru?
The FCA is looking for some technical expertise upgrading its web and communications platforms. This is a great way to help your community—do you have time and IT expertise? Could you offer pro bono or discounted rates? Our current needs include: upgrading website elements, helping to evaluate the web host and email/newsletter platform, and working on back-end updates. If you have time and talent to offer, contact FCA President Jenn Davies at president at fca-fairlington.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.