October 2010 Fairfax County NewsWire Updates
Please note: Information was accurate at the time of publication.Some links may no longer work.
Oct. 29
- Video: Halloween Revenge Golf Tournament (Oct. 29, 2010)
- 18th Century Adventure Comes to Sully Historic Site Nov. 6 (Oct. 29, 2010)
- Emergency Newsletter for Business and Nonprofits (PDF) (Oct. 29, 2010)
- Video: New Calf at Frying Pan Farm Park (Oct. 29, 2010)
- New 'Weekender' Newsletter Now Online With Upcoming Events (Oct. 29, 2010)
- Companion Animal Clinic and Best Buy Honored with 2010 Disability Employer of the Year Awards (Oct. 29, 2010)
- Great Parks, Great Communities Comment Period Closes Nov. 15 (Oct. 29, 2010)
- Culmore Cleanup Set for Nov. 6 (Oct. 29, 2010)
Oct. 28
- GIS Day is Nov. 17, Features Mapping Technology, Demonstrations and Exhibits (Oct. 28, 2010)
- Grant Introduces Young Immigrants to the Library Workplace (Oct. 28, 2010)
- Video: Avoiding Debt Traps (Oct. 28, 2010)
- Reston East Park and Ride to Be Impacted By Rail Construction (Oct. 28, 2010)
- Volunteers Needed to Help Low Income Families Prepare, File Their Taxes (Oct. 28, 2010)
- Hear Tales About Owls and Bats During Campfire Program (Oct. 28)
- Police Department's Victim Services Section Receives Award (Oct. 28, 2010)
- Workforce Housing at Government Center Earns Recognition (Oct. 28, 2010)
- Holiday Schedule for Veterans Day, Nov. 11 (Oct. 28, 2010)
Oct. 27
- Right Lane of Westbound Route 7 to Close All Weekend in the Tyco Road Area (PDF) (Oct. 27, 2010)
- Take a Night Hike and Hear Halloween Tales Oct. 29 at Hidden Pond (Oct. 27, 2010)
- Meat Salesman Arrested (Oct. 27, 2010)
- Detectives Link Bank Robberies (Oct. 27, 2010)
- Deputy County Executive to Answer Questions Online Nov. 1 about Budget (Oct. 27, 2010)
- Body Found in Franconia (Oct. 27, 2010)
- Police Investigate Vandalism in Chantilly (Oct. 27, 2010)
- Firefighters To Help Bring New Winter Coats to Kids Oct. 28 (Oct. 27, 2010)
Oct. 26
- FY 2012-2014 Budget Forecast Shows Home Values Up, Still Multimillion Dollar Shortfall (Oct. 26, 2010)
- Newest Youth Survey Reports on Health and Well-Being of 6th-12th Grade Students (Oct. 26, 2010)
- Police Arrest Murder Suspect in Alexandria (Oct. 26, 2010)
- Transcript of Health Department's Online Discussion About Flu (Oct. 26, 2010)
- Transportation Bond Referendum Nov. 2 Would Fund 500 Buses, 400 Railcars (Oct. 26, 2010)
- Halloween 2010: Events, Trick or Treat Safety and Costume Tips (Oct. 26, 2010)
- Culmore Computer Learning Center Open House Oct. 28 (Oct. 26, 2010)
- $5,000 Matching Grants for Neighborhood Improvements Available; Applications Due Oct. 29 (Oct. 26, 2010)
- Be Alert for Deer on Roadways (Oct. 26, 2010)
- Public Supports Deer Management Program (Oct. 26, 2010)
Oct. 25
- Board of Supervisors Budget Committee Meeting Agenda (Oct. 25, 2010)
- Video: Recap of Disability Mentoring Day (Oct. 25, 2010)
- Special Appointment Only Flu Vaccine Clinic-Health Dept. Springfield District Office Nov. 2 (Oct. 25, 2010)
- Man Arrested Following Hotel Shooting (Oct. 25, 2010)
- Motorcyclist Dies in Crash (Oct. 25, 2010)
- Choreographers Collaboration Project:Workshop and Performance Nov. 6 (Oct. 25, 2010)
- Registration Open for Nov. 8 Community Association Seminar: Transparent Governance (Oct. 25, 2010)
- Family Caregiver Forum Nov. 3 (Oct. 25, 2010)
Oct. 22
- Victim Identified; Suspect Charged with Murder (Oct. 22, 2010)
- Explaining the Color of Trees and Fall Leaves (Oct. 22, 2010)
- Residents Encouraged to Vote Absentee at Satellite Locations Oct. 23 (Oct. 22, 2010)
- Video: Recap of Teen Dating Violence Seminar (Oct. 22, 2010)
- Car Safety Check for Older Adults Nov. 10 (Oct. 22, 2010)
- County Reimbursed $603K for Incarcerating Undocumented Aliens (Oct. 22, 2010)
- Body Recovered in Search Operation (Oct. 22, 2010)
- View Recent Photos of Dulles Metrorail and HOT Lanes Construction (Oct. 22, 2010)
- Provide Feedback on Salona Park Draft Plan Online or at Nov. 17 Meeting (Oct. 22, 2010)
- Police Investigate Apparent Murder (Oct. 22, 2010)
Oct. 21
- Volunteers Needed for Splash Water Program Assisting Persons with Disabilities Ages 5-21 (Oct. 21, 2010)
- VDOT Construction Briefing Oct. 27 on Fairfax County/Fair Lakes Parkway Interchange (Oct. 21, 2010)
- Audio: Listen to Latest Board of Supervisors, News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts (Oct. 21, 2010)
- Hogge Park Draft Master Plan, Public Comment Meeting Nov. 15 at Glen Forest Elementary (Oct. 21, 2010)
- The Debt Trap Presentation at Hollin Hall Senior Center Oct. 26 (Oct. 21, 2010)
- Halloween Revenge Golf Tournament at Pinecrest Golf Course Oct. 28 (Oct. 21, 2010)
- Wakefield Senior Center Open House and Flu Shots Oct. 22 (Oct. 21, 2010)
- Mason District Town Hall Meeting Oct. 21 (Oct. 21, 2010)
Oct. 20
- Health Department to Answer Questions Online About Flu Season (Oct. 20, 2010)
- Election Officers Needed for Nov. 2 (Oct. 20, 2010)
- Truck Inspections in Reston Yield 61 Violations (Oct. 20, 2010)
- Video: Sgt. Stormdrain Says Don't Litter (Oct. 20, 2010)
- Weekly County Job Openings (Oct. 20, 2010)
- Dulles Toll Road Public Meeting Oct. 25 to Discuss Tolls, Improvements and Metrorail (Oct. 20, 2010)
- Driver Dies in Crash at Home (Oct. 20, 2010)
- Upcoming Library Book Sale Schedule (Oct. 20, 2010)
- Afterschool Programs to be Celebrated Oct. 21 at Community, Teen and Computer Centers (Oct. 20, 2010)
Oct. 19
- Lorton Senior Center Flea Market, Crafts and Bake Sale Oct. 22 (Oct. 19, 2010)
- Southgate Community Day Set for Oct. 30 (Oct. 19, 2010)
- Register for Oct. 23 FY 2012 Community Budget Forum (Oct. 19, 2010)
- Submit Comments About Draft Tysons Circulator Proposal By Oct. 29 (Oct. 19, 2010)
- Fear-less Fest Night Hike Oct. 23 at Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Oct. 19, 2010)
- Apple Orchard Road in Lorton to Close Oct. 24-Dec. 25 (Oct. 19, 2010)
- Wastewater Management Certified as Extraordinary Environmental Enterprise (Oct. 19, 2010)
- Awards Recognize Building and Site Design; Winners Announced (Oct. 19, 2010)
- Library Volunteer Receives Barbara Varon Award (Oct. 19, 2010)
Oct. 18
- Agenda and Documents for Oct. 19 Board of Supervisors Meeting (Oct. 18, 2010)
- Oct. 19 Board of Supervisors Meeting to Feature 9 Presentations (Oct. 18, 2010)
- Annandale Dialogue on Diversity Oct. 20 (Oct. 18, 2010)
- County and Athletic Council Announce Champions of Character Award Winners (Oct. 18, 2010)
- Burke Lake to Host Fourth Annual Costume Halloween Run Oct. 30 (Oct. 18, 2010)
- Countywide VolunteerFest Slated for Oct. 23; Register for a Project (Oct. 18, 2010)
- Nov. 4 Meeting About Proposed Changes to Fairfax Connector Routes in Reston (Oct. 18, 2010)
- Document Shredding Oct. 23; Electronics Recycling Oct. 24 (Oct. 18, 2010)
- Community Health Survey Under Way (Oct. 18, 2010)
- Families Make Beautiful Music: Nov. 5 Free Event Honors Adoptive Families (Oct. 18, 2010)
Oct. 15
- Fire Chief Selects Charles W. Ryan For Deputy Chief (Oct. 15, 2010)
- Police Seek Witnesses to Life-Threatening Crash Near Tysons Corner (Oct. 15, 2010)
- Little River Glen Senior Center 20 Year Celebration Oct. 16 (Oct. 15, 2010)
- Hollin Hall Senior Center Annual Mega Bazaar Oct. 16 (Oct. 15, 2010)
- Police Investigating Suspicious Death in Rose Hill Area (Oct. 15, 2010)
Oct. 14
- Fair Housing Analysis Public Comment Period Extended (Oct. 14, 2010)
- Firefighters Will Get in the Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Oct. 14, 2010)
- Training Session on Teen Dating Violence Prevention, Response (PDF) (Oct. 14, 2010)
- County to Host Students and Job Seekers at Disability Mentoring Day (Oct. 14, 2010)
- Learn to Stuff a Scarecrow at Frying Pan Farm Park (Oct. 14, 2010)
- $120 Million Transportation Bond Referendum on Nov. 2 Ballot (Oct. 14, 2010)
- Register for Annual Help the Homeless Walk-a-Thon (PDF)(Oct. 14, 2010)
- Stay in Touch with the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office on Facebook (Oct. 14, 2010)
- Prevent Identity Theft — Find Out How at a Free Seminar Oct. 21 (Oct. 14, 2010)
Oct. 13
- Fuel Assistance Program Now Taking Applications (Oct. 13, 2010)
- Park Authority Seeks Volunteers for Oct. 16 Watershed Clean-Up Day (Oct. 13, 2010)
- County Earns High Rating for Housing Choice Voucher Program (Oct. 13, 2010)
- 2010 Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout: Oct. 18-23 (Oct. 13, 2010)
- Archaeological Site Display Opening Oct. 17 (Oct. 13)
- Park's PACT Program Concludes Successful Summer (Oct. 13, 2010)
- Today Is International Day For Disaster Reduction (Oct. 13, 2010)
- Major Road Closures In Tysons Start This Week (Oct. 13, 2010)
Oct. 12
- Police Notify Public Of Additional Burglaries (Oct. 12, 2010)
- Missing Vehicle Located (Oct. 12, 2010)
- Join Us for the K-9 Krawl (Oct. 12, 2010)
- Shooting is Self Inflicted (Oct. 12, 2010)
- UPDATE: Suspect Extradited (Oct. 12, 2010)
- Capital Shield Emergency Exercise to be Held Oct. 12-15 in Region, Including Lorton, Va. (Oct. 12, 2010)
- Police Seek Public's Help (Oct. 12, 2010)
Oct. 8
- Video: Police Chief's Remarks to Media Following Online Discussion (Oct. 8, 2010)
- Transcript of Police Chief's Online Discussion About Serial Burglaries (Oct. 8, 2010)
- Oak Hill Historic Site to Open its Doors Oct. 16 (Oct. 8, 2010)
- Lake Fairfax Park Stocked With A Half-Ton of Rainbow Trout (Oct. 8, 2010)
- Great Falls Library Celebrates 10th Anniversary (Oct. 8, 2010)
- Audio: Health/Safety and News Podcasts Now Available (Oct. 8, 2010)
- Holiday Schedule for Columbus Day, Oct. 11 (Oct. 8, 2010)
- Death Ruled Apparent Homicide in Fairfax Station (Oct. 8, 2010)
Oct. 7
- Kingstowne Park Ponds: Information About the Breaches (Oct. 7, 2010)
- 89-Year-Old-Woman Scammed by Car Thieves (Oct. 7, 2010)
- Police Chief to Answer Questions Online About Serial Burglaries; Submit Questions Now (Oct. 7, 2010)
- Victim Identified in Springfield Homicide; Suspect Charged (Oct. 7, 2010)
- Scavenger Hunt at Riverbend Park to Celebrate 60 Years of Fairfax County Parks (Oct. 7, 2010)
- Share Your Thoughts at the Next Park Listening Forum Nov. 4 in Annandale (Oct. 7, 2010)
- Emergency Management Newsletter Features Flu, Special Needs and More (PDF) (Oct. 7, 2010)
- Fairfax County Wins Regional Award for Trap, Neuter and Return Program (Oct. 7, 2010)
- Register for Substance Abuse Awareness Conference Oct. 22 (Oct. 7, 2010)
- Police Investigate Homicide; Suspect Arrested (Oct. 7, 2010)
Oct. 6
- Voter Registration Closes Oct. 12 (Oct. 6, 2010)
- Video: Recap of Tuesday's FY 2012 Community Budget Forum (Oct. 6, 2010)
- Annual Caregiver Luncheon and Resource Fair Oct. 29 (Oct. 6, 2010)
- K-9 Krawl 5K for Domestic Violence and Animal Cruelty Oct. 16 (PDF) (Oct. 6, 2010)
Oct. 5
- Police Investigate Shooting in Huntington Area (Oct. 5, 2010)
- October Is Family History Month (Oct. 5, 2010)
- Ending Homelessness Newsletter Now Available (PDF) (Oct. 5, 2010)
- Tysons-Pimmit Library to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Oct. 16 (Oct. 5, 2010)
- Classes for Caregivers Coping With Chronic Illness Begin Oct. 25 (Oct. 5, 2010)
- "Action at Annandale" Historic Marker to be Unveiled Oct. 9 (Oct. 5, 2010)
- Unattended Candles Caused Fatal Fire in Lorton (Oct. 5, 2010)
- Register for Tonight's FY 2012 Community Budget Forum at 7 p.m. (Oct. 5, 2010)
Oct. 4
- Video: Multiple Ways to Pay Vehicle Taxes Due Tuesday (Oct. 4, 2010)
- Tysons-Pimmit, Reston Regional Libraries to Close Briefly for Maintenance (Oct. 4, 2010)
- FY 2012 Budget Do-it-Yourself Kits Available Today (Oct. 4, 2010)
- All Hallows Eve – Halloween Traditions at Sully Historic Site (Oct. 4, 2010)
- Mental Illness Awareness Week Conference Scheduled for Oct. 8 (Oct. 4, 2010)
- October Dulles Metrorail Construction Newsletter (PDF) (Oct. 4, 2010)
Oct. 1
- Serial Burglar Strikes Mason Police District; 87 Incidents Now Related (Oct. 1, 2010)
- Video: Vehicle Taxes Due Tuesday, Oct. 5; Pay Online (Oct. 1, 2010)
- Aging in Reston Forum to Be Held Oct. 9 (Oct. 1, 2010)
- County History Conference Set For Early November (Oct. 1, 2010)
-
Sheriff’s
Office Achieves "Quadruple Crown" Accreditation Status
(Oct. 1, 2010)
- Flu Shots Begin Oct. 4 at Libraries (Oct. 1, 2010)
- Volunteers Needed to Help Prepare and File Taxes (Oct. 1, 2010)
- Sheriff's Office Receives Generous Donation for Project Lifesaver (Oct. 1, 2010)



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