Broyhill Crest Community Association
Dear Neighbors,
Happy holidays! The BCCA hopes you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and found time to rest and recharge. This time of year impacts people in different ways. Some stay jam-packed with activities and family gatherings; others take a low-key approach… and some wish they had more people to share this season with. It’s always a good reminder to check in on your neighbors; small acts of kindness go a long way all year, but especially now.
This is also a bittersweet season for me personally, as I will be relocating outside of Broyhill Crest. These decisions are never easy. There were lots of late-night conversations, analysis, and mixed emotions. I love this close-knit neighborhood and my amazing neighbors, but the Nebraskan in me just needs a little more acreage.
It has been a pleasure being a part of BCCA and working with people who care deeply about our community. BCCA is preparing for 2026, but it truly needs more individuals to keep it going. With that in mind, here are a few important updates:
Winter Fest: BCCA’s annual Winter Fest will take place on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 12–2 p.m. You should have received a postcard as well. These postcards hit every Broyhill Crest mailbox in an effort to promote the event and get the word out about BCCA, in general. This is so vital if we want BCCA to thrive. During the event, get your photos with Santa and enjoy fun, family-friendly activities. You can even bring your pup! We’ll also use this opportunity to hear from you about how you’d like BCCA to evolve. The organization cannot be sustained without more community involvement. You can fill out a short survey on-site for a chance to win a gift card.
Traffic Calming Task Force: BCCA is seeking 3–4 additional community members to serve on a traffic calming task force, including one resident to act as the lead contact. A task force does not guarantee traffic calming will be implemented; it helps guide and facilitate the process. This group will provide guidance to FCDOT on what the community would like from the traffic calming project in our neighborhood. FCDOT will conduct a field review and draft a traffic calming plan for Broyhill Crest, identifying locations for physical measures in the roadway to slow vehicles (for example, speed humps, medians, bulb-outs, etc.).
Leaf Collection: The streets get a bit more cluttered this time of year with leaf piles – but we’re all facing the obstacle together. You can use Fairfax County’s interactive leaf tool to determine collection dates for your street. To receive vacuum leaf collection updates by email, you can subscribe to the Fairfax County Vacuum Leaf Collection email updates.
Thank you for being such a special community. I’m grateful for my time in Broyhill Crest and for all of you who make this neighborhood feel like home. If you have feedback, ideas, or background on issues that matter to you, please reach out to yourbcca@gmail.com.
Warmly,
Dana Riddlemoser
Celebrate the season and get cozy at the Broyhill Crest Winter Festival on Sunday, December 7, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Broyhill Crest Recreation Association pool, 7212 Early Street.
Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, warm yourself by a fire pit, listen to holiday music, create a holiday card or craft, and have your photo taken with Santa Claus. If you’d like to participate in a cookie exchange, bring at least 12 cookies in a clear plastic bag.
In keeping with tradition, we will be supporting a charity during the event. If you’d like to help us support our furry friends at the Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation, please bring an unwrapped gift donation.
Fairfax County Public School high school swim and dive teams head back to Fairfax County Park Authority Rec Centers in November. The teams will be practicing and competing at Rec Center pools through February 2026.
This marks a historic partnership between Fairfax County Public Schools and Fairfax County Park Authority Rec Centers. In fact, high school swim was central to the development of county Rec Centers. As swimming became an increasingly popular sport, Fairfax County Public Schools began to look for pool facilities. The county proposed building rec centers with pools on Park Authority land as a more accessible and efficient option—opening Audrey Moore Rec Center in 1977. Learn more about this historic partnership in this Parktakes article.
Each year between November and February, Rec Centers welcome high school teams. Physical activity and teamwork have long been recognized as vital parts of the high school experience, and swimming can involve more students with less risk of serious injury than any other sport.
As students take to the pools, this results in changes to the availability of the pools for the public through February. Be sure to check the online pool calendar for your favorite Rec Center for the most up-to-date pool availability.
A Tribute to the Neighborhood Watch Patrollers
The Broyhill Crest Neighborhood Watch consists of 18 patrollers who volunteer their time each month to patrol the 13 miles of our community. Their years of service range from 3 years to 42+ years with most having served more than 15 years. Their faithful dedication to our community month-in and month-out over many years is a testimony to their commitment to this community and their heartfelt desire to do their part in keeping it the wonderful safe place it is for you, the residents of Broyhill Crest.
During their patrols, they frequently engage neighbors who may have various issues or questions, identify safety concerns observed and report them as needed, be a friendly face as an extension of the BCCA Board, and, of course, be that visible deterrent throughout the community.
To our patrollers: thank you for your continued dedication and genuine care for our community. Your efforts are noticed and greatly appreciated!
Falls Church High School Upcoming Dates & Events:
- Tuesday, Dec. 2: Giving Tuesday, consider a donation to support FCHS PTSA
- December 5, 6, 7: FCHS Spotlight Theatre Company presents “Between The Lines,” a story of a girl adjusting to a new school and new life in her junior year. When it isn’t going well, she finds herself sucked into a children’s fairytale book—figuratively and literally. Can she find her way back to a better reality? E-Tickets.
- Wednesday, Dec.10: Band Winter Concert, 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 11: Guitar and Orchestra Winter Concert, 7 p.m.
Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
- Friday, December 5:, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Churchill Road Elementary School
- Tuesday, December 9: 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Fairhill Elementary School
Broyhill Crest Market Update
As of November 29, 2025
Four homes in Broyhill Crest are currently under contract, showing a steady pace of buyer activity heading into winter.
- 7406 Masonville Drive: 5 BD / 3.5 BA , $900,000, 57 days on market
- 3540 Ewell Street: 5 BD / 2 BA, $717,400, 26 days on market
- 7103 Valleycrest Blvd: 4 BD / 2 BA, $729,900, 17 days on market
- Estabrook:5 BD / 5.5 BA, $2.11M, 281 days on market (originally listed at $1,824,875)
Quick Takeaway
Homes priced in the $700K range continue to move quickly, with most going under contract in less than 30 days. The luxury listing remains the outlier, reflecting a smaller buyer pool and a longer market timeline.
Friends of Holmes Run (FoHR) is pleased to be one of 24 organizations (and counting!) that have formed a new partnership to target invasive weeds more collaboratively and strategically across all land use types.
As part of its launch, the new Fairfax Tree Rescuers PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) hosted a “Week of Action” November 8-16 with invasive management events throughout the area. The group hosted 26 events with 471 participants who rescued 1,518 trees. Save the date for the next Tree Rescue Extravaganza, March 21 through April 12, 2026.
The new PRISM is an outgrowth of the Plant NOVA Natives regional education campaign. Partners include local government agencies and environmental groups. Anyone can become a member just by volunteering. The goal is to facilitate volunteer efforts, community education, workforce training, and other means to improve the ecological function of our area’s remaining green spaces. Check it out!
Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez talks with Fouad Qreitem, founder of Paisano’s Pizza and the Capital Restaurant Group, about the birth and growth of Paisano’s in Fairfax County and its deep roots in the community.
New podcast episodes are released on the second Friday of every month. Catch up on all past episodes here.
Emergency Food Providers
The Fairfax Food Access Program connects residents with local resources that make it easier to find affordable, healthy meals. You can also explore the Emergency Food Access Providers Map to locate nearby food pantries, community meal sites, and assistance programs across the county.
Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/health/food-access to learn more and find support close to home.
