Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected on Thursday, Feb. 9, 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 Feb. 23, at the same place and time.
Stuff the Bus for WFCM’s Food Pantry
As the cold, winter months settle in, many people in Fairfax County continue to experience hunger. But area residents can help support nonprofit Western Fairfax Christian Ministry (WFCM) by participating in an upcoming Stuff the Bus event. It’s slated for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Walmart at 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center Drive in Chantilly. Cash contributions, as well as food, will be collected for WFCM’s food pantry that serves local individuals and families in need.
Coffee with a Cop on Feb. 11
Area residents are invited to join their local police officers and neighbors for Coffee with a Cop, this Saturday, Feb. 11, from 8-10 a.m., at the Starbucks in the Colonnade at Union Mill shopping center, 5748 Union Mill Road in Clifton. Ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers of the Sully District. There’s no agenda – just coffee and friendly conversation.
Hyundai Steering-Wheel Lock Distribution
In response to increasing thefts targeting Hyundai vehicles, the Sully District Police Station has partnered with Hyundai Motor America to distribute free steering-wheel locks to local residents who own or lease certain 2011-2021 Hyundai models with “steel turnkey” ignitions. Vehicles with push-button starts are not affected.
The distribution is set for Monday, Feb. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., inside the Sully District Station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. People must bring their vehicle’s registration card to receive a wheel lock. They’re being offered on a first- come, first-served basis while supplies last.