Roundups

Help Stock Britepaths’ Pantry

Britepaths’ emergency pantry is low on several items to help local families in crisis. The greatest needs currently are laundry detergent, toilet paper, dish soap, household cleaning spray, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant and toothbrushes (one per pack).

Donations may be brought to Britepaths’ office at 3959 Pender Drive, Suite 200, in Fairfax, Monday-Friday, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Please call 703-273-8829 or email info@britepaths.org in advance to let them know when to expect the drop-off. Items may also be ordered via the nonprofit’s Amazon Wish List at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/30LSP2LLWHRPV.


National Dance Day is Sept. 16 in Fairfax City

The City of Fairfax will celebrate National Dance Day on Saturday, Sept. 16, with a wide variety of dance performances, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The free event will be held at Old Town Square, 10415 North St. Attendees will see multiple styles of dance, ranging from ballet to Korean pop, country line dancing, Irish step, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and Scottish Highland.


Woman’s Club of Fairfax Food Drive

To help food-insecure residents in Fairfax City, the Woman’s Club of Fairfax is holding a food drive, from now through Sept. 30. Canned and non-perishable food items may be dropped off at Fairfax United Methodist Church, 10300 Stratford Ave., and at the City’s Parks and Rec Department office in Fairfax City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St., Room 123. All donations will go to the food pantries of the church and of Fairfax-based nonprofit Britepaths.