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Dec. 30

• Wetland Classroom Series for Ages 6-12 Starting Jan. 9 at Huntley Meadows Park (Dec. 30, 2011)
• Hellebores Discussion Begins Green Spring Gardens Winter Lecture Series Jan. 15 (Dec. 30, 2011)
• Weekender: Bull Run 5k, Art Exhibits, Festival of Lights and New Year's Hike (Dec. 30, 2011)

Dec. 29

• Animal Shelter Closing Early Dec. 31 (Dec. 29, 2011)
• Resolve To Be Ready for Emergencies in 2012 (Dec. 29, 2011)
• Fairfax County General Assembly Delegation to Hold Pre-2012 Session Public Hearing (Dec. 29, 2011)
• Recycle Live Christmas Trees, Plus Packaging, Gift Wrap, Cards at Your Curb (Dec. 29, 2011)
• Provide Input for County Executive Search by Jan. 16 (Dec. 29, 2011)
• December ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Newsletter Available (Dec. 29, 2011)

Dec. 28

• Fairfax Connector Holiday Schedules (Dec. 28, 2011)
• Audio: Listen to the latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts (Dec. 28, 2011)
• Video: VDOT - Getting Ready for Winter (Dec. 28, 2011)
• Winter Fire and Holiday Tree Safety, Snow and New Web Portal Featured in Emergency Preparedness Newsletter (PDF)  (Dec. 28, 2011)
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Jan. 14-16 at Reston Community Center (Dec. 28, 2011)
• Support for Men who have been Sexually Abused (Dec. 28, 2011)

Dec. 27

• Police Investigate Robbery of Franconia BB&T (Dec. 27, 2011)
• Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Dec. 27, 2011)
• Join Mystery Writer Bill Rapp at Martha Washington Library Jan. 5 (Dec. 27, 2011)
• Support the Library at Used Book Sales in January (Dec. 27, 2011)

Dec. 22

• Kids Connect With Nature at Riverbend’s Winter Break Camps (Dec. 22, 2011)

Dec. 21

• Crime Solvers Seeks Burglary Suspect in Reston Police District (Dec. 21, 2011)
• Video: Fire and Rescue Department's Annual Toy and Coat Drive (Dec. 21, 2011)
• Connector Bus Store Hours for Christmas (Dec. 21, 2011)
• Connector Bus Telephone Information Center Hours for Christmas (Dec. 21, 2011)
• Still Shopping? Consumer Affairs Offers Some Tips (Dec. 21, 2011)
• See The Magic of a Book with Magician Mike Rose Dec. 28 (Dec. 21, 2011)

Dec. 20

• New Regional Website to Provide Emergency Information (Dec. 20, 2011)
• 12 Ways to Give Campaign (Dec. 20, 2011)
• How to Have a Fire Safe Holiday Season (Dec. 20, 2011)
• Video: Sully Historic Site's Candlelight Tours (Dec. 20, 2011)
• Prepare Your Vehicle Now for Winter Weather (Dec. 20, 2011)

Dec. 19

• Candle Causes Herndon House Fire (Dec. 19, 2011)
• Kids Connect with Nature at Winter Break Camps (Dec. 19, 2011)
• Pedestrian Dies in Fairfax Station Crash (Dec. 19, 2011)
• Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts (Dec. 19, 2011)
• Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Dec. 19, 2011)

Dec. 16

• Video: National Capital Region's SNOW: Stay Off the Roads Not Out in the Weather (Dec. 16, 2011)
• Juvenile Sets Fire in Braddock Park (Dec. 16, 2011)
• Weekender: Santa's Hayride, Candlelight Tours, Rockin' Hanukkah (Dec. 16, 2011)
• Human Trafficking Task Force Round Up Nets Licensure Violations (Dec. 16, 2011)
• Accidental House Fire in Vienna (Dec. 16, 2011)

Dec. 15

• Holiday Shopping: Guide to Refunds and Exchanges (Dec. 15, 2011)
• Connector Bus Holiday Schedules (Dec. 15, 2011)
• County Parks Top 23,000 Acre Mark (Dec. 15, 2011)
• Accidental Vienna House Fire (Dec. 15, 2011)
• Glimpse Christmas Past at Historic Sully Dec. 17 (Dec. 15, 2011)
• Three Park Authority Board Members Reappointed (Dec. 15, 2011)

Dec. 14

• Firefighters Gather and Distribute Toys and More to Local Children (Dec. 14, 2011)
• December Issue of Ending Homelessness Partner Update Includes Recent Successes (Dec. 14, 2011)
• Dolley Madison Library and Wiehle Avenue Garage Facility Honored by Trade Association (Dec. 14, 2011)
  

Dec. 13

• Board of Supervisors and Other Officials Sworn in Dec. 13 (Dec. 13, 2011)
  
• Electrical Power Strip Causes Falls Church House Fire (Dec. 13, 2011)
• Hotline Available to Report Fraud Allegations Related to County Government (Dec. 13, 2011)
• Sheriff's Pre-Holiday Safety Seat Saturday Dec. 17 (Dec. 13, 2011)
• Winter Lecture Series at Green Spring Gardens; Register Now (Dec. 13, 2011)
• Dulles Connector Road Sound Wall Meeting Dec. 14 (Dec. 13, 2011)
• Santa and Horse Drawn Wagon Ride Dec. 17 at Lake Accotink (Dec. 13, 2011)
• Video: Holiday Pet Safety Tips (Dec. 13, 2011)
• Homicide Victim in Reston Area Identified (Dec. 13, 2011)
• Cancelled - DMV 2 Go Visit to Government Center Dec. 13 (Dec. 13, 2011)

Dec. 12

• Weekly Fairfax County Job Listings (Dec. 12, 2011)
• Police Seek Information on Man Missing Since July (Dec. 12, 2011)
• West Annandale House Fire Dec. 10 (Dec. 12, 2011)
• House Fire in McLean Dec. 11 (Dec. 12, 2011)
• Fatal Single Vehicle Crash in Franconia (Dec. 12, 2011)
• South Run Sleigh Ride on Dec. 15 Offers Fun, Benefits Community (Dec. 12, 2011)
• Holiday Shopping in Great Falls at Colvin Run Mill (Dec. 12, 2011) 

Dec. 9

• Update: Owner of Dog Found (Dec. 9, 2011)
• Police Target Alcohol Violations for a Safe December (Dec. 9, 2011)
• 25th Annual Santa’s Ride for Children, Dec. 12, 13, 14 (Dec. 9, 2011)
• Video: Colvin Run Mill Past and Present (Dec. 9, 2011)
• Weekender: Night Music, Candlelight...and the Blues (Dec. 9, 2011)
• Sheriff's Free Child ID and Fingerprinting, Dec. 10 (Dec. 9, 2011)
• Register Now for Dec 13 Caregiver Telephone Support Group (Dec. 9, 2011)

Dec. 8

• Park Authority Now on Twitter (Dec. 8, 2011)
• Video: Tips for Buying and Using Gift Cards (Dec. 8, 2011)
• Don't Get Burned by Firewood Sales (Dec. 8, 2011)
• Survey on McLean Community Center Use Released (Dec. 8, 2011)
• Audio: Listen to the Latest Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights (Dec. 8, 2011)
• Register Elementary Students for Winter Break Recreation Program (Dec. 8, 2011)
• Hunter Mill District Holiday Open House Dec. 14 (PDF) (Dec. 8, 2011)

Dec. 7

• Fairfax County's Aaa Bond Rating Retained with Negative Outlook (Dec. 7, 2011)
• Northern VA Mayors and Chairs Protest Moody’s Negative Outlook for Local Bond Ratings (Dec. 7, 2011)
  
• Inauguration Ceremony to Be Held Dec. 13 (Dec. 7, 2011)
• Virginia Launches Advance Health Care Directive Registry (Dec. 7, 2011)
• Fairfax County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2011 Available (Dec. 7, 2011)
• Winter Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County Government (Dec. 7, 2011)
• Video: Fairfax County’s Adoption Awareness Month 2011 (Dec. 7, 2011)
• County Makes Free Prescription Drug Discount Card Available to Residents (Dec. 7, 2011)

Dec. 6

• 2011 Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Presented to Jerry Hopkins (Dec. 6, 2011)
• Marlene Blum Receives 2011 Lawrence Fowler Volunteer Award (Dec. 6, 2011)
• 25th Annual Santa’s Ride for Children Dec. 12-14; Donations Accepted (Dec. 6, 2011)
• Board of Supervisors Approves Revised Funding Agreement for Dulles Rail Phase Two (Dec. 6, 2011)
• Photos: Dec. 6 Board of Supervisors Presentations (Dec. 6, 2011)
• Parks Offer Holiday Family Fun Events at South Run and Hidden Pond (Dec. 6, 2011)
• Buying and Using Gift Cards (Dec. 6, 2011)
• County Businesses Add More Than 1,000 Jobs During Third Quarter (Dec. 6, 2011)
• McLean House Fire Under Investigation (Dec. 6, 2011)
• Driver Struck After Exiting Vehicle on Roadway in Tysons (Dec. 6, 2011)

Dec. 5

• One-Stop Convenience at Government Center on Dec. 13: County Services and DMV (Dec. 5, 2011)
  
• Dec. 6 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations (Dec. 5, 2011)
• Weekly Fairfax County Job Listings (Dec. 5, 2011)
• Video: Fairfax County Mobile Apps (Dec. 5, 2011)

Dec. 2

• Columbia Pike Streetcar Costs, Benefits Detailed (Dec. 2, 2011)
• Winter Preparedness Week is Dec. 4-10. Are You Ready? (Dec. 2, 2011)
• Illegal Prescription Drug Take-Down across Fairfax County (Dec. 2, 2011)
• Online Chat Transcript: Park Authority Director John Dargle (Dec. 2, 2011)
• Accidental Townhouse Fire in Annandale (Dec. 2, 2011)
• Weekender: Bluegrass, Farm Livin' and More (Dec. 2, 2011)
• Watch “County Magazine”: Holiday Pet Safety, Gift Cards, Foster Care and Adoption Families Honored (Dec. 2, 2011)

Dec. 1

• VDOT Prepares For Winter; Are You Ready? (Dec. 1, 2011)
• Comment on Draft Tysons Urban Design Guidelines (Dec. 1, 2011)
• Police Thwart Seasonal Shopping Swindlers (Dec. 1, 2011)
• AIDS Awareness Day in Fairfax County and Worldwide; Know Your HIV Status (Dec. 1, 2011)
• Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts (Dec. 1, 2011)
• Business/Nonprofit Emergency Newsletter: Updates on Tropical Storm Lee; Winter Preparedness and More (PDF) (Dec. 1, 2011)

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