<sh>Teenage Drinking Forum Slated
<bt>The Westfield Community Coalition will sponsor a Teen-age Drinking Forum on Monday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard in Chantilly. The purpose is to inform parents about current teen-drinking issues in the community, focus on the laws involving teen drinkers and consequences of underage drinking.
The panelists/speakers will include Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge Gayl Carr; Capt. Bill Gulsby, commander of the Sully District Police Station; and Westfield High Principal Dale Rumberger. The program is free and open to the public; refreshments will be provided.
<sh>Chantilly Community Coalition
<bt>The next meeting of the Chantilly Community Coalition will be Monday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. in the conference room of the Chantilly Regional Library. Call John Hanyok at 703-262-2475.
<sh>Davis, Bulova at OWC Meeting
<bt>Rep. Thomas M. Davis III (R-11th) and David Bulova with the Popes Head Creek committee will address the next meeting of the Occoquan Watershed Coalition (OWC). It will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road in Clifton. Davis will talk about his recent trip to Iraq, and Bulova will discuss the Popes Head Creek Watershed Study and Plan. Also scheduled is the election/renewal of directors.
<sh>Local Groups Help the Needy
<bt>Groups or individuals wanting to adopt a family to help at Thanksgiving or Christmas should call Western Fairfax Christian Ministries' (WFCM) business office at 703-988-9656. In addition, donations to WFCM may be made by designating No. 8234 in the United Way Combined Federal Campaign.
<sh>Supervisors OK Kustom Kastles
<bt>The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently approved a rezoning that paves the way for construction of five new houses — a development called Kustom Kastles — next to the Fair Lakes Chase subdivision. These single-family, detached homes will be built near the intersection of Veronica Road and Fenbrook Drive
First, though, the developer needed the county's permission to have 2.6 acres rezoned from their current designation of one home per acre to two homes per acre in a cluster arrangement. And on Oct. 20, the supervisors agreed.
The houses will constitute an infill development within an already-existing residential area and will be incorporated into the Fair Lakes Chase homeowners association. The developer will make a contribution to Rocky Run Middle School because that's the school the new community's residents will attend. In addition, Kustom Kastles has proffered a $4,000 donation to the county Park Authority.
<sh>Smoke-Free Dining
<bt>A smoke-free dining guide for Centreville and Chantilly is available free. It lists restaurants in Centreville and Chantilly offering a 100-percent, smoke-free dining experience. To obtain a copy, visit the Chantilly Regional Library or the Centreville Regional Library or call 703-591-4131. It's published by the Northern Virginia Alliance on Smoking OR Health.
<sh>Park Authority to Meet
<bt>The Fairfax County Park Authority will meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 900, in Fairfax. Call Judy Pedersen at 703-324-8662.
<sh>Westfield Community Coalition
<bt>The Westfield Community Coalition will meet Monday, Nov. 17, at 9:30 a.m. at Stone Middle School. Current and new members will discuss teen-age drinking and the upcoming Parent Pledge for middle- and high-school families. They'll also review proposals for grant funding. Call Nancy Bennett at 703-266-2370 with any questions or to receive e-mail updates about current issues.
The coalition's mission is to develop partnerships in the community to enable students to effectively deal with today's environment; to support programs that foster an atmosphere where all youth can grow up in a safe environment free of violence, prejudice, and substance abuse; to strengthen family, community and school partnerships and to work to make a positive difference for youth. Membership is free and new members are welcome.
<sh>Public Hearing on Stoplight
<bt>The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding land acquisition for the stoplight at Route 29 and Bull Run Post Office Road in Centreville. The hearing is slated for Monday, Nov. 17, at 3:30 p.m. in the county Government Center.