Pender's Mini Free Pantry
2028-02-06, 2028-02-07, 2028-02-08, 2028-02-09, 2028-02-10, 2028-02-11, 2028-02-12, 2028-02-13 and 15 more dates | Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
Pender’s Mini Food Pantry: A Small Space with a Big Mission
The Pender Mini Food Pantry is officially open and ready to serve our community! This little structure—built as an Eagle Scout Project by one of Pender’s Boy Scouts—is a beautiful example of service, compassion, and creativity.
At first glance, it looks a lot like a Little Free Library, but instead of books, it’s stocked with nonperishable food for anyone in need. It’s a simple yet powerful way to share kindness and nourishment in our neighborhood.
📍 Location:
You’ll find the pantry at 12301 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033—coming from Route 50, it’s the second driveway on the left into Pender, right beside the sidewalk.
🥫 What’s Inside:
As of this writing, the pantry is filled with a wide variety of items, including:

Canned tuna, chicken, chili, and soup
Broth, vegetables, pumpkin, and apple sauce
Shelf-stable milk, peach slices, mandarin oranges, and individual fruit packs
Jello, pudding cups, mac and cheese servings, and mashed potatoes
Coffee, oatmeal, ketchup, gravy packets, and cooking oil

It’s truly a community effort—and every contribution helps keep it going.
💜 How to Help:
Anyone is welcome to take what they need or to donate food items to keep the pantry stocked. When you give, please remember our guiding principle:
Give with dignity. Donate items you’d feel comfortable using yourself.

Writers of Chantilly
2028-02-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2028-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
A diverse group of published and aspiring writers, we transform our words and thoughts into creative stories that we share with each other for thoughtful discussion, positive direction and maximum impact.
New members are always welcomed.
Adults.

AA Open Meetings
2028-02-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2028-02-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2028-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
Discover a supportive space for new beginnings! Join us every Wednesday at 6:00 PM, starting January 3rd, in the serene ambiance of Pender UMC’s Library.
At 5:00 PM there will be a time of casual chat, known as the “meeting before the meeting”.
Engage in meaningful conversations and find camaraderie at our AA meetings, guided by the experienced Tom O, a dedicated long-term member.
These are open meetings.
OPEN (Open to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism)
DISCUSSION (Group participation in discussion of topic relevant to the AA program)
STEP (Group discussion of the 12 steps of AA)

My Gym Fitness Storytime
2028-02-11 10:30 - 11:45 | Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Pl,, Oakton, 22124, United States
Oakton Library is hosting a fun 30-45 minute interactive caregiver and me classes for our library families.
Join us each month at 10:30 for singing, dancing, gymnastics and lots of fun!
Ages 3-5 with caregiver.
Limited to 20 seats. Get tickets at the information desk on the day of the program, 30 minutes before the program.

Caring Hands
2028-02-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
“Crafted in fellowship, prayed over in faith, given in love.”
We’re delighted to revive our Caring Hands Ministry as an in-person gathering once again! We meet at 10:00 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the Pender UMC Library.
This is a relaxed, welcoming time to knit, crochet, talk, and share as we work together. Our handmade items—prayer shawls, baby blankets, lap blankets, scarves, hats, slippers and care bags—are lovingly prayed over and then distributed to those in need, offering comfort, warmth, and a tangible reminder of God’s care.
Whether you’re an experienced crafter, just learning, or simply want to stop by for conversation and fellowship, you are welcome. You don’t need to be actively working on a project to join us—come sit, chat, and enjoy the community.
Together, we create more than stitches—we create connections, prayers, and gifts of love.
🧵 All are welcome. Come as you are.
