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Farmers Markets Open May 1
The county's Farmers Markets spring to life on May 1 at 11 locations. You will find the freshest fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available -- and all from within 125 miles of the county. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Cool Neighborhoods
Become more environmentally conscious by following the Cool Neighborhoods templates. These will help you consider some actions to take – or not to take – when making choices about transportation, shopping, your yard, your neighborhood and elsewhere.

Don't Flush Medicines Down the Toilet
Unused medicines can end up in our rivers and streams, so don't flush them down the toilet, but rather, dispose of them properly. || Related: How Drinking Water is Treated to Remove Drugs

Free Child ID and Fingerprinting
Identification cards with fingerprints give authorities vital information to help them locate a missing child. The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office has scheduled sessions for free IDs and fingerprinting.

More News

• Park Authority Responds to Concerns About Synthetic Turf Safety
• Top Five Summer Home Hazards Highlighted During Building Safety Week
• Board of Supervisors Adopts Fiscal Year 2009 Budget
• Ticketing and Towing Begins May 1 for Mount Vernon Community Parking District Violations
• Recycle Small Electronics at Your Post Office
• Provide Comments or Attend Meetings About Bus Service
• Police Invite Older Adults to Join New Advisory Councils
• Who to Contact for Pothole and Other Road Repairs
• Register for Free Caregiver Seminars
• Annual Homelessness Point-in-Time Results Released
• Storm Drains Are Not Trash Cans || Keep Storm Drains and Sanitary Sewer Lines Flowing
• Report Aggressive Drivers and Unbuckled Children

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