Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Absentee (in Person) Fairfax County



As a Muslim American, it is very important for us to go out and vote on Nov 3rd. You can vote early too. Your vote is your voice. Raise your voice for yourself, your children, and all the generations after you. If you don't want other people to decide for you, go out on Vote.

Following are some information on voting Absentee (in Person). Last day of Absentee (in-person) is on 31st Oct (Saturday)

In-Person Absentee Voting Fairfax County Government Center - Dates and Times

Fairfax County Governmental Center Location, Conference Room 2/3, 12000 Government Center Pkwy., Fairfax, VA 22035
  • October 13th - October 30th, Weekdays, Extended Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays September 26th, October 3rd, October 10th, October 17th, October 24th and October 31st: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • The office will be closed on Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day

In-Person Absentee Satellite Voting - Dates, Times, and Locations

  • October 13th - October 30th - Weekdays: Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays September 26th, October 3rd, October 10th, October 17th, October 24th and October 31st: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • The satellite voting locations will be closed on Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day
Satellite Locations:
  • Franconia Governmental Center - 6121 Franconia Rd., Community Room B, Alexandria, 22310
  • Mason Governmental Center - 6507 Columbia Pike, Conference Room, Annandale, 22003
  • *McLean Governmental Center - 1437 Balls Hill Rd., Community Room, McLean, 22101
  • Mount Vernon Governmental Center - 2511 Parkers Ln., Conference Room A, Alexandria, 22306
  • *North County Governmental Center - 1801 Cameron Glen Dr., Community Rooms, Reston, 20190
  • Sully Governmental Center - 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Community Room, Chantilly, 20151
  • West Springfield Governmental Center - 6140 Rolling Rd., Community Room, Springfield, 22152
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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

ADAMS Phone Bank - Sat Oct 31st & Sun Nov 1st

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Can you join in and call voters on the week-end to make sure they vote on Nov 3rd. We would like to invite you all to joinADAMS Civic Engagement group for Phone Bank to encourage local area voters to get out to vote. Just bring your Cell Phone and laptop/tablet to access voter database. You can choose between 
                     10:00 AM -12:00 PM, 11:00 AM -01:00 PM                      
or 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM slot!
Sign up
                                                                                                                                                      Volunteering: Just as important as voting
ACE  Team 
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Thursday, October 8, 2015

A Message from the White House: Resources Available to the Muslim community



Friends,

In response to various news reports about potential protests at mosques around the country tomorrow and Saturday, we want to share the following resources that the Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties has prepared for communities who may feel vulnerable.  Should you have questions about these resources or need to follow up, please contact DHS’s Community Engagement Section at CommunityEngagement@hq.dhs.gov.

Jesse Moore
Office of Public Engagement
The White House


RESOURCES

•                    DHS Community Engagement and Training Resources
o   Contact:  CommunityEngagement@hq.dhs.gov  
o   Website: http://www.dhs.gov/community-outreach-and-training

•                    Protective Security Advisors, DHS Infrastructure Protection
o   Contact: nicc@dhs.gov to be connected with regional protective security advisors
o   Website: http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1265310793722.shtm

•                    DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Resources:
o   FEMA Management Institute - training resources website: http://www.training.fema.gov/EMI
o   FEMA All-Hazards Emergency Operations Planning website: http://www.fema.gov/pdf/plan/slg101.pdf
o   Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 website: http://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1828-25045-0014/cpg_101_comprehensive_preparedness_guide_developing_and_maintaining_emergency_operations_plans_2010.pdf
•                    DHS Active Shooter Preparedness Guide:
o   Active Shooter Preparedness  to include Conducting Security Assessments: A Guide for Schools and Houses of Worship Webinar: http://www.dhs.gov/active-shooter-preparedness

•                    Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) - email to obtain a username and password which would allow access to several tools including a webinar entitled “The Evolving Threat: What You Can Do.”
o   See attached for HSIN-Faith Based Organizations Fact Sheet
o   Contact: HSINCS@dhs.gov
o   Website: http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1156888108137.shtm

•                    DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Community Engagement Section
o   Contact: communityengagement@hq.dhs.gov
o   Website: http://www.dhs.gov/crcl

•                    DOJ Community Relations Service
o   Contact: (202) 305-2935
o   Website: http://www.justice.gov/crs/index.html

•                    Federal Bureau of Investigation, Information on Hate Crimes
o   Website: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/civilrights/hate_crimes/hate_crimes/


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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Candidates Night sponsored by ADAMS Civic Engagement(ACE) Group

 ADAMS Civic Engagement(ACE) Group 
will be hosting a Candidates Night on 



Friday October 9th, 2015  Between 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Event is free and Dinner will be served, Please RSVP to get a ticket for dinner.

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