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‘State of Centreville’ Set for Feb. 7
The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce is presenting a State of Centreville event on Friday, Feb. 7, at 8:30 a.m., at the Chantilly National Golf and Country Club, 14901 Braddock Road in Centreville. Centreville (not Tysons or Reston) is the most populated area of Fairfax County, according to the most recent census, and is also headquarters to several nationally recognized businesses.
The State of Centreville will share updates in many areas of interest, including future Orange Line Metro stops, improvements to the Centreville Regional Library, potential land-use changes, bike/pedestrian improvements, and an update from the county’s Centreville Task Force.
Networking and a continental breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 9 a.m. Fairfax County Supervisor Kathy Smith (D-Sully) is the keynote speaker. The cost is $20. Register at https://www.dulleschamber.org/events/1955/centreville-committee-19.
Learn Personal Safety for Teens and Adults
Fairfax County police will offer a Personal Safety presentation for both teens and adults. They’ll learn essential skills to boost awareness, confidence and preparedness in any situation. It’ll be held Monday, Feb. 10, in the community room of the Sully District Police Station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Session One will be 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and Session Two will be 6:30-8 p.m.
From everyday safety tips to self-defense strategies, the instructor will cover a wide range of crucial topics, including Crime Prevention, Situational Awareness, Observing Your Surroundings, Reducing the Risk of an Attack, Developing a Plan of Action, and Knowing When to Use Force. There will be no physical maneuvers or scenarios. Register in advance at https://bit.ly/personalsafety02102025.
Car Seat Inspections on Feb. 13
Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 5-8:30 p.m., outside the Sully District Police Station. It’s at 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Inspections are done on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants should install the child safety seat themselves so the inspection can be performed. The seat will be properly re-installed, if necessary, and parents will be taught how to install the seat properly. Everyone is eligible. Another car-seat inspection is scheduled for March 13, at the same place and time.