Fairfax High’s Choral Cabaret is Friday

The Fairfax High Chorus invites the community to its free Choir Cabaret. This entertaining event is slated for this Friday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m., in the school atrium (lobby).

Donate Hats, Scarves to Local Homeless
Through Jan. 31, Fairfax City is collecting hats and scarves for its local homeless population. Donations may be dropped off in the City Hall atrium at 10455 Armstrong St. in Fairfax.

GMU Opens New Mental Health Center

George Mason University’s new Center for Community Mental Health is now open at 9900 Main St., Suite 400, in Fairfax City. It provides evidence-based, accessible and affordable therapy and testing services to those in need, regardless of income. The center works with people of various ages, including children as young as 5, and also addresses the mental-health needs of veterans. 

Its Emotional Help Line provides free, anonymous and confidential support in both English (703-215-1898) and Spanish (703-914-3878). The line is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn more about the center at https://ccmh.gmu.edu/.

Hidden in Plain Sight Program Is Jan. 17
Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) program is an in-person, interactive program for adults to learn about the signs of risky behavior in teens and young adults. It touches on drug and alcohol use, mental-health concerns, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors and more. And it’ll be offered Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 6-8:15 p.m. at the Sully District Police Station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly.
The PowerPoint presentation details red flags and how they are indicative of, or used in, risky behavior. Attendees will receive information about up-to-date statistics and local trends, and law enforcement officers will share their experiences in the local community identifying risky behavior and helping to put kids on the right path to a healthy life.
Registration is required, and seats are limited for this free event. Register at https://bit.ly/sullyhips0124. Email PFC Meg Hawkins at FCPDHIPS@fairfaxcounty.gov with any questions or to set up a presentation for an organization, club or group.

Car Seat Inspections on Jan. 18

Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected on Thursday, Jan. 18, 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. 1, at the same place and time.