SLHS Band At Your Door — Saturday is the annual Tag Day for the South Lakes High School Band Boosters. Band members will be walking door-to-door in Reston-area neighborhoods asking for donations. The band’s goal is to raise $30,000 for new instruments, student scholarships, and musical instruction. You can also donate on the band’s website. [SLHS Band]
Updated County Suicide Prevention — Fairfax County now has a textline to get help in a mental health crisis. Text the word “CONNECT” to the number 855-11, and a helper will respond in minutes. [Fairfax County]
It’s Football Season — South Lakes High School football got off to a big start on Friday, defeating Marshall 52-8 on the road. Herndon High was shut out by Fairfax 22-0.
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