April 2011 Fairfax County NewsWire Updates
Please note: Information was accurate at the time of publication.Some links may no longer work.
April 29
-
Learn about
Legal Tools for Caregivers at Free County Seminar on May 10
(April 29, 2011)
-
Vote for McLean Community Center Governing Board Candidates
(April 29, 2011)
- Wetlands Awareness Day at Huntley Meadows May 1 (PDF) (April 29, 2011)
-
Weekender: May Day
Baskets, Woodland Walk and Tai Chi Demonstrations (April 29,
2011)
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County
Receives InfoWorld "Green 15" Award (April 29,
2011)
- Community Art Show and Recognition Ceremony on May 3 (April 29, 2011)
-
Traps Set
out to Track the Spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (April 29,
2011)
April 28
- EDA opens L.A.-area office (April 28, 2011)
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Fairfax County Celebrates CDBG Week (April 28, 2011)
-
Running
Strong for Special Olympics (April 28, 2011)
- Public Invited to Building Safety Month Kickoff Lunch on May 2 (April 28, 2011)
April 27
- Fairfax County Parkway Public Information Meeting on May 18 (April 27, 2011)
- Independent Living Program Starts in Springfield on May 4 (April 27, 2011)
- Martha Washington Library Gets Green Building Certification (April 27, 2011)
- Get Home Safety Advice During Building Safety Month (April 27, 2011)
- Autism Awareness for Law Enforcement (April 27, 2011)
April 26
- Statement on Department of Defense Facility at Mark Center (April 26, 2011)
- Board of Supervisors Adopts FY 2012 Budget (April 26, 2011)
- Fatal Crash in Fort Hunt Area (April 26, 2011)
- Officer Apprehends Suspect After Crash (April 26, 2011)
- Photo Gallery: April 26 Board of Supervisors Presentations to Residents (April 26, 2011)
- Board Adopts Redistricting Plan; Seven Precincts Moved (April 26, 2011)
- Plan to Join in the May 4 Online Discussion on Transitioning Your Children to Kindergarten (April 26, 2011)
- Grilling Season is Here; Remember These Safety Tips from the Fire and Rescue Department (April 26, 2011)
- Board of Supervisors Meeting Today; Highlights on the County's Twitter (April 26, 2011)
April 25
- Lake Anne Commercial Reinvestment Plan Meeting May 4 (April 25, 2011)
- April 26 Board of Supervisors Presentations (April 25, 2011)
- Get Rid of Unwanted Prescription Medicines on April 30 (April 25, 2011)
- Sobriety Checkpoint Results in Mount Vernon Police District (April 25, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (April 25, 2011)
- Fatal Crash in the Oak Hill Area (April 25, 2011)
- Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in the Springfield Area (April 25, 2011)
April 22
- Library Invites Residents to Read the Same Book (April 22, 2011)
- Weekender: Do My Eyes Deceive?, Easter Egg Hunts and Night Pond Exploration (April 22, 2011)
April 21
- Police Department Releases 2010 Crime Statistics (April 21, 2011)
- Portable Skateboard Facility Available in Vienna April 23 (PDF) (April 21, 2011)
- April 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Package (April 21, 2011)
- Two Charged in Dumpster Fires (April 21, 2011)
-
County
Recognizes Serving Our Veterns, Armed Forces and Their Family
Month (April 21, 2011)
- Sheriff's Office Applauds Jail Volunteers (April 21, 2011)
April 20
- Temporary Dolley Madison Library Will Close in May (April 20, 2011)
- Ways to Save at the Pump (April 20, 2011)
- Upcoming Events: Community Cleanup, Egg Hunts, and Celebrated Trees (April 20, 2011)
- Video: April is Fair Housing Month in Fairfax County (April 20, 2011)
- Sobriety Checkpoint Results in Sully Police District (April 20, 2011)
April 19
- Animal Shelter to Adopt Seven Dogs from West Virginia Hoarding Case (April 19, 2011)
- Tysons Status Report Now Online (April 19, 2011)
- Officers Save a Life With Just Seconds to Spare (April 19, 2011)
- Celebrate Trees at Huntley Meadows Park (April 19, 2011)
- Free Community Forum May 14: Mental Health First Response (April 19, 2011)
- Youth Ages 9-14 are Invited to Participate in Track and Field Competition (April 19, 2011)
April 18
- HOV Law for Hybrid Vehicles Extended; Hybrids on I-66 Capped July 1 (April 18, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (April 18, 2011)
- Get Rid of Unwanted Prescription Medicines on Apr. 30 (April 18, 2011)
- Community Clean-Up and Earth Day Celebration at James Lee Community Center (April 18, 2011)
April 15
- Weekend Work Scheduled on I-495 and I-95/395, Avoid Areas if Possible (April 15, 2011)
- Reserve Deputy Sheriffs Receive Volunteer Service Awards (April 15, 2011)
- Pohick Rangers Outdoor Adventures Program Turns 20 (April 15, 2011)
- Two Weeks Left to Take the Tysons Metro Station Access Survey (April 15, 2011)
- 8 Tips for Calling 9-1-1 in an Emergency (April 15, 2011)
- Weekender: Campfire Stories, Earth Day Celebration, a Flower Hike and More (April 15, 2011)
April 14
- Audio: Listen to the Latest Podcasts (April 14, 2011)
- Police Charge Burglary Suspect in Reston (April 14, 2011)
- 30 Volunteers Honored by Library Board of Trustees for Service (April 14, 2011)
- Celebrate Earth Day/Arbor Day Inside the Government Center on April 16 (April 14, 2011)
- Police Launch Anti-Agressive Driving Campaign on Fairfax County Parkway (April 14, 2011)
- Animal Control Officers Check Safety and Welfare of Circus Animals (April 14, 2011)
- Merilee Park Master Planning Meeting on April 25 (April 14, 2011)
- Discover the Excitement of Bull Riding on April 30 (April 14, 2011)
- Youth Can Participate in Park Restoration Projects on April 16 (April 14, 2011)
- Free Archaeological Symposium on April 16 (April 14, 2011)
- Photos: Honoring Colvin Run Mill’s 200th Anniversary (April 14, 2011)
- Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Update (April 14, 2011)
- Video: Public Hearing on Reapportioning Election Districts (April 14, 2011)
- Murder Suspect Arrested in Belle View Shooting (April 14, 2011)
- One Dead and One Injured in Belle View Shooting (April 14, 2011)
- Plant Swap at Hollin Hall Senior Center on April 18 (April 14, 2011)
- 71 Percent of 9-1-1 Calls in Fairfax County in 2010 Came from Cell Phones (April 14, 2011)
- Lake Anne Commercial Reinvestment Plan Meeting on May 4 (April 14, 2011)
April 13
- Upcoming Events: Night Sky Exploration, Earth Day Celebrations and More (April 13, 2011)
- Woman Sexually Assaulted (April 13, 2011)
- Go Green, "Like" the County's New Environment Facebook Page (April 13, 2011)
- During National Volunteer Week, Get Involved with Citizen Corps (April 13, 2011)
- May Literary Calendar (April 13, 2011)
- Become Part of the Fairfax County 9-1-1 Team (April 13, 2011)
- Sheriff's Office Honor Guard to Compete on May 7 in D.C. (April 13, 2011)
- Driver Identified in Fatal Hybla Valley Crash (April 13, 2011)
April 12
- Board of Supervisors Marks Up Fiscal Year 2012 Budget (April 12, 2011)
- Fox Mill House Fire (April 12, 2011)
- Fireboat Rescues Three on Occoquan (April 12, 2011)
- Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Fairfax County; Tour the 9-1-1 Center (April 12, 2011)
- Free Art Workshops for Youth and Adults (April 12, 2011)
- Bank Robbery in Reston (April 12, 2011)
- April Emergency Preparedness Newsletter (PDF) (April 12, 2011)
April 11
- In Honor of National Library Week: Ryan Buckle & Friends: Science You Can Sing To (April 11, 2011)
- Proposed Changes to Minimum Street Width Requirement (April 11, 2011)
- National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week is Apr. 10-16 (April 11, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (April 11, 2011)
- Update: Cat Owner Facing Multiple Charges (April 11, 2011)
- It's Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Fairfax County (April 11, 2011)
- Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Conference at James Lee Community Center (April 11, 2011)
- Accidental Fairfax House Fire (April 11, 2011)
April 8
-
Alleged
Serial Peeper Faces Charges (April 8, 2011)
-
Lincolnia Senior Center Closed
4/9-4/12 (April 8, 2011)
-
Hundreds
of Aggressive Drivers Charged Following Month-long Campaign
(April 8, 2011)
- Fairfax Connector to Operate Normal Service Mon. Apr. 11 (April 8, 2011)
- SACC Art to Aid Japan (April 8, 2011)
- Video: Redistricting Fairfax County (April 8, 2011)
- Meet the Fairfax County Police Volunteers (April 8, 2011)
- 9-1-1 Awards April 11 Kick Off Public Safety Telecommunications Week (PDF) (April 8, 2011)
- Weekender: Amphibians After Dark, Spring Garage Sale and Eco-Savvy Expo (April 8, 2011)
April 7
- Crime Victims’ Candlelight Vigil of Courage, Hope, and Remembrance on April 13 (April 7, 2011)
- Sully Offers Easter Fun This Weekend (April 7, 2011)
- Audio: Listen To the Latest Podcasts (April 7, 2011)
- Huntley Meadows Art Show Underway (April 7, 2011)
- Video: Consumer Warnings on Charity Fraud (April 7, 2011)
- Free Document Shredding Event This Saturday at Mount Vernon High School (April 7, 2011)
- Important Real Estate Tax Assessment Notice for Disabled Veterans (April 7, 2011)
- Photos: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Wiehle Avenue Metro Garage (April 7, 2011)
- Recycle Electronics and Fluorescent Light Bulbs This Sunday (April 7, 2011)
- Police Stations Serve as Flag Collection Points (April 7, 2011)
April 6
- Photos: Seventh Annual Job Fair and Entrepreneurship Expo (April 6, 2011)
- Public Hearing on Proposed Redistricting Plans on April 12 (April 6, 2011)
- May 1 Tax Deadlines and Monday Extension (April 6, 2011)
- Conference April 29 on Reducing Mental Health Problems for the Young (April 6, 2011)
- Video: Olley Glen Senior Residences Grand Opening (April 6, 2011)
- Animal Control Investigates Cat Deaths in Herndon (April 6, 2011)
April 5
- Video: Virginia Task Force 1 (VATF-1) Return from Japan (April 5, 2011)
- Electoral Board Shares Redistricting Concerns with Governor, General Assembly (PDF) (April 5, 2011)
- Celebrate Reston's Birthday on April 9 (April 5, 2011)
- Coming Up: Family Caregiving Seminars, Watershed Cleanup Day, Community Garage Sale (April 5, 2011)
- Video: Summer Food Service Program for Children (April 5, 2011)
-
Driving
Tips for Older Adults on April 8, Hollin Hall Senior
Center (April 5, 2011)
April 4
-
National
Alliance to End Homelessness Releases Fairfax-Falls Church
Community Snapshot (April 4, 2011)
- Tysons is Now an Officially Accepted Mailing Address for Zip Codes 22102 and 22182 (April 4, 2011)
- Electrical Anomaly Causes Springfield House Fire (April 4, 2011)
- Video: Tysons Metrorail Systems Access Management Study (TMSAMS) (April 4, 2011)
- Police Investigate Stabbing in Reston (April 4, 2011)
- Safety is No Accident; Learn and Celebrate National Public Health Week, April 4 - 10 (April 4, 2011)
- April 5 Reston-Wiehle Metro Garage Groundbreaking Ceremony (April 4, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (April 4, 2011)
April 1
- April 6 Human Rights Commission Public Hearing Cancelled (April 1, 2011)
- Volunteers Needed for Geese Management Program (April 1, 2011)
- McLean Spring Community Garage Sale April 9 (April 1, 2011)
- Rescheduled Monticello Master Planning Set for April 4 (April 1, 2011)
- Weekender: Amphibian Hike, Sarah Jarosz Performance, History Paddle Tour and Cinderella on Stage (April 1, 2011)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest Podcasts (April 1, 2011)



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