Free Carseat Inspections
Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child safety seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and adjust them, as needed.
However, because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may have enough time to properly instruct the caregiver on the proper use of the child seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates and times.

Talk about County Budget
A community meeting will be held, this Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m.-noon, at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive, to discuss Fairfax County’s FY 2011 budget. It’s sponsored by the county government and public schools.
Registration is required. To register or for additional information, call 703-324-2391 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget. Those unable to attend, but wishing to make budget suggestions, may call the Budget Hotline, 703-324-9400, or complete the Budget Feedback Form at the Web site.

Sully Council Hosts Candidates
The Sully District Council of Citizens Association and its Land-Use Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m., in the Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Call Jeff Parnes, evenings, at 703-904-0131.
Ten delegates running in the upcoming election have been invited to speak and answer questions from the floor. Those invited include: 40th District, Sue Conrad (D) and Tim Hugo; and 67th District, Chuck Caputo (D) and Jim LeMunyon. In addition, Rosenthal will present a site plan for a proposed, vehicle-storage facility on 10 acres at Stonecroft Center Street and Stonecroft Boulevard.

Meeting about Elementary Schools
A meeting of the Southwestern Regional Planning Study Committee will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at Liberty Middle School. Two representatives from each of the 23 elementary schools involved in the study will be there to learn about possible changes in the school boundaries and populations. Schools involved include Clifton and Colin Powell elementaries.

Chantilly High Presents ‘Street Scene’
Chantilly High’s upcoming play, "Street Scene," gives the audience a glimpse of life during a time gone by, while making it relevant to today.
Showtimes are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Oct. 22, 23, 24, at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are $7 at the door or at www.chantillyhsdrama.com.
"You look into the lives of families in a New York tenement in 1928-29," said senior Chris Albrigo. "A big part of this drama is the poverty, which is the motivation for a lot of the characters."
Director Ed Monk described "Street Scene" as a really strong, dramatic play. "It deals with anti-Semitism, immigration, marriage, infidelity and people trapped by social and economic circumstances," he said. "So even though it was written in 1928, everything still applies today — it’s amazing. And it’s interesting because everybody has a good side and a bad side, so it really makes you think."

Daylight Savings Time Ends
Daylight Savings Time will end, Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m. On Saturday night, after Halloween’s festivities, remember to turn clocks, watches and other time-telling devices back one hour.

Centreville Farmers Market, Fridays
Fresh fruits, vegetables, cheese, pasta and sauces, meats, wine, honey, soaps, baked goods and coffee are all available at the Centreville farmers market. It’s off Route 29 in Trinity Centre, behind Life Time Fitness, at 5875 Trinity Parkway. It’s open for business, rain or shine, every Friday, from 3:30-6:30 p.m., and runs until Oct. 30. The next one is this Friday, Oct. 23.

Medicine-Cabinet Cleanup Set
The Chantilly Community Coalition is sponsoring Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout, the week of Oct. 19-24. Residents can help their community by monitoring and properly disposing of their unused or expired medications. Drop off unused medications (liquid or pill form) at the Sully District Station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly.

How to Help WFCM Food Pantry
The Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) food pantry is in great need of food to help serve its many clients in the local community. Especially needed are: Soup, canned meats and tuna, dry pasta, dried beans, oil, pancake mix, syrup, baked beans, Hamburger Helper, canned fruits and beans, and cake and frosting mixes.
Also needed are size 5 diapers and toiletries, as well as flour, sugar, fruit juice, dried beans, hot cereal, coffee, tea, condiments, and canned evaporated and sweetened condensed milk. Items may be brought to the food pantry at 13981 Metrotech Drive (near the Backyard Grill and Bar) in Chantilly.