Bringing people together to support a vital environment and thriving community
The Board is a group of hard-working, community-minded individuals who have committed their time and energy to making life in Fairfax and beyond healthier, stronger, and more sustainable. Sustainable Fairfax welcomes new energy and talent.
Board Meetings are on the the 2nd Friday of even months (2-Feb, 4-April and so on) at 9:30-11 AM; and the 2nd Monday of odd months at 6:30-8 PM.
Feel free to connect with a Board member if you have any questions.
The Board is a group of hard-working, community-minded individuals who have committed their time and energy to making life in Fairfax and beyond healthier, stronger, and more sustainable. Sustainable Fairfax welcomes new energy and talent.
Board Meetings are on the the 2nd Friday of even months (2-Feb, 4-April and so on) at 9:30-11 AM; and the 2nd Monday of odd months at 6:30-8 PM.
Feel free to connect with a Board member if you have any questions.
Streets for People is a one-day “open streets” event on Bolinas Road in downtown Fairfax. The street is transformed into a gathering space for people of all ages to come together to enjoy our public commons. There is live local music, dance, crafts, shopping , a clothing swap and other activities. Local restaurants serve food outside creating an outdoor cafe setting.
This event was inspired by Ciclovia, a successful car-free program in Bogota, Colombia. Seventy miles of roadway is closed every Sunday, allowing two million participants to celebrate the city in a healthy environment free from cars. This program has also inspired the Sunday Streets program in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and across the nation.
GRAND PRIZE: WIN AN ELECTRIC BIKE FROM THE NEW WHEEL! Sustainable Fairfax will be raffling off an Electric Bike from The New Wheel– a Gazelle Medeo T9, a classic European city bike made by Royal Dutch Gazelle in the Netherlands, valued at $2,500! 2-year warranty included.
SECOND PRIZE: $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM SUNSHINE BICYCLE CENTER
BUY YOUR TICKETS!
THE DRAWING WILL TAKE PLACE AT STREETS FOR PEOPLE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 AT ABOUT 3:30pm. You do not need to be present to win.
Streets for People inspires people of all ages to gather and participate in the community, encouraging the creation of vibrant places within our public spaces. During this event, the downtown Fairfax street Bolinas Road is open to the public from Broadway to Elsie Lane. The open street inspires people to enjoy environmentally-friendly outdoor activities, reconnect with friends, check out live local music, and shop and dine at Fairfax businesses.
Featuring dance and yoga, art and crafts, delectable local food, live music, community organizations and more, Streets for People brings folks downtown to celebrate and strengthen our community.
This event was inspired by Ciclovia, a successful car-free program in Bogota, Colombia that closes 70 miles of roadway every Sunday, allowing two million participants to safely ride bicycles, walk, dance, eat, and celebrate the city in a healthy environment free from cars. This program has also inspired the Sunday Streets program in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and across the nation.
Sustainable Fairfax and the Fairfax Chamber are hosting the sixth annual Streets for People; an Open Streets event in downtown Fairfax, on Sunday August 27, 2017 from 10:00 am to 4:00pm. The event transforms Bolinas Road in downtown Fairfax into a lively car-free space for a day.
FOOD, MUSIC AND FUN: Catch live music, grab a bite to eat or drink at an outdoor café, find a new outfit at the clothing swap, take a free yoga class, get creative with chalk art in the street, chair painting or other art projects, try out a temporary tattoo, connect with friends, join a dance class… or just dance… and more!
This year, there will be a SUMMER OF LOVE flavor at this event, and you are encouraged to dress the part! There will be open dancing to 60s music- schedule coming soon.
YOUTH MUSIC SHOWCASE: This year the Youth Music Showcase will be in Bolinas Park featuring young talented musicians and singers. There will also be fun activities in the park for youth and adults alike, including hula hooping- a tradition at Streets for People.
EDUCATION: Outreach tables by nonprofits and local agencies will provide information and resources focusing on sustainability and community.
TRANSIT ALLEY: The event celebrates alternative transportation and will feature Transit Alley, with biking, walking and public transportation related exhibits as part of Sustainable Fairfax’s ReduceX2 campaign. You will have the opportunity to practice loading a bike on a Golden Gate Transit bus and enter a drawing for free bus passes!
ZERO WASTE: Bring your reusable water bottle to the US PURE WATER water station. Also be sure to use the silverware provided by Sustainable Fairfax at the food stands on the street (and place them in the buckets provided after use). There will be composting and recycling stations available on the street.
OPEN STREETS MOVEMENT: Streets for People is part of a national and international movement of Open Streets events, inspired by Ciclovía, a successful weekly event in Bogotá, Columbia that opens over 70 of miles of city streets to citizens for outdoor physical activity, attracting up to 2 million participants. “It is the diversity of people in a common space which allows for a rich community fabric in which each citizen is a thread,” says Renee Goddard of Sustainable Fairfax. “The vision behind Fairfax’s Streets for People is to create community resiliency and positive spirit. It’s a celebration of what makes Fairfax unique, and a fun opportunity to stimulate our local economy.”
BIKE, BUS OR WALK TO THE EVENT! Free bike valet service will be provided in the parking lot next to Gestalt.
The event is a collaboration of Sustainable Fairfax, the Town of Fairfax and the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce.
