May 2011 Fairfax County NewsWire Updates
Please note: Information was accurate at the time of publication.Some links may no longer work.
May 31
- Sobriety Checkpoint Results in Sully Police District (May 31, 2011)
- Video: Fairfax County's Ombudsman Program (May 31, 2011)
- Summer Heat is Here! Safety Tips for Residents and Pets (May 31, 2011)
- Pool Concession Building Fire (May 31, 2001)
- Read the May Issue of the ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Update (PDF) (May 31, 2011)
- McLean Community Center Elects 2011-2012 Governing Board (May 31, 2011)
- Hurricane Season Starts Tomorrow, June 1; Prepare Now for Hazardous Weather (May 31, 2011)
- Police Investigate Homicide in the Sully Area (May 31, 2011)
May 27
- Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club Makes Generous Gift to the Lincolnian Senior Residences (May 27, 2011)
- Faith Leaders, Nonprofits and County to Discuss Housing and Homelessness (May 27, 2011)
- Bullying and Cyberbullying: Facts, Stats and Useful Tips (May 27, 2011)
- Video: Fairfax County Independent Living Program (May 27, 2011)
- Weekender: Urban Art Film Series, Wagon Rides and Birding in the Gardens (May 27, 2011)
May 26
- Video: 2011 Emergency Medical Services Week (May 26, 2011)
- Free Summer Soccer Camps For Kids (May 26, 2011)
- Parks Focus on Water Safety as Pools Open (May 26, 2011)
- Enjoy Sears House Tours, Ice Cream And Community (May 26, 2011)
- Video: Meals on Wheels (May 26, 2011)
May 25
- Audio: Podcast Highlights of May 24 Board of Supervisors Meeting (May 25, 2011)
- Tysons Development Activity Open House on June 15 (May 25, 2011)
- Commercial Vehicle Inspections Conducted May 24 (May 25, 2011)
- Prevent "Swimmer's Ear," Water-Related Illnesses, Injuries During Pool Season (May 25, 2011)
- Video: County Caregiver Support Services (May 25, 2011)
May 24
- As Initiative Ends, Police Test Teens on Distracted Driving Prowess (May 24, 2011)
- Business and Community Partners Honored at Ceremony (May 24, 2011)
- Tracing Burke History: A Tree Display Dedication (May 24, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (May 24, 2011)
- Ask Fairfax! Transcript on Hurricane Preparedness Now Online (May 24, 2011)
- Photo Gallery: May 24 Board of Supervisors Presentations (May 24, 2011)
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Video:
Fairfax County Adult Protective Services (May 24, 2011)
- Watch Today's Board of Supervisors Meeting Live Online (May 24, 2011)
- Springfield United Methodist Park and Ride Closed May 25-26 (May 24, 2011)
- McLean Community Center Governing Board Election Results (May 24, 2011)
-
Sobriety
Checkpoint Results in Franconia Police District (May 24,
2011)
May 23
- April Crash in Area of Little River Turnpike and Guinea Road Results in Fatality (May 23, 2011)
- May 24 Board of Supervisors Presentations (May 23, 2011)
- Police Investigate Stabbing at Party in Centreville (May 23, 2011)
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Join Ask Fairfax! on May 24 at 11
a.m. and Learn About Hurricane Preparedness and Sales Tax
Holiday (May 23, 2011)
- May 28 is Bike Day in the Braddock District (PDF) (May 23, 2011)
- Video: Fairfax County Department of Code Compliance: Overcrowding (May 23, 2011)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News and Emergency Podcasts (May 23, 2011)
May 20
- Safety Seat Saturday Begins June 25; Monthly, Free Installation and Inspection Event (May 20, 2011)
- "Buckle Up, Every Ride, Every Time"; Police Seatbelt Use Zero Tolerance Enforcement May 22 - June 5 (May 20, 2011)
- Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes from 1941-2004 Now Online (May 20, 2011)
- Lake Fairfax Park Celebrates National Trails Day June 4 with Pedestrian Bridge Ceremony and Tour (May 20, 2011)
- For Public Comment: Draft Proposed Funding Priorities for FY 2013-14 Consolidated Community Funding (May 20, 2011)
- Summer Entertainment Series Features Nighthawks, Blues and Country (May 20, 2011)
- Video: Outdoor Storage, County Code Compliance (May 20, 2011)
- Crime Solvers Seeks Suspect in Four Bank Robberies (May 20, 2011)
- Weekender: Dog Cruise, Campfire, Tea Party and Rocknocerous Events (May 20, 2011)
May 19
- Recycle Electronics at "Electric Sunday" May 22 (May 19, 2011)
- Roadside Historical Markers Mapped Online (May 19, 2011)
- Proposed South County and BRAC-related Fairfax Connector Service Changes Public Meetings (May 19, 2011)
- Bank Robber in Vienna Area (May 19, 2011)
- Update: Officer Involved in Shooting of Armed Suspect Cleared for Duty (May 19, 2011)
- Submit Questions Now for May 24 Ask Fairfax! Chat on Hurricane Preparedness (May 19, 2011)
- Prevention Newsletter: Bullying, Summer Food Program Highlighted (PDF) (May 19, 2011)
- Martin Luther King Pool Opens on Memorial Day (May 19, 2011)
- Sunset Cruises on Lake Accotink for People and Pooches Start on May 21 (May 19, 2011)
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Liberty Swing, Sunday May 22 (May 19, 2011)
May 18
- Spraypark and Treehouse to Open at Lee District Family Recreation Area (May 18, 2011)
- 2010 Census: Trends and Implications (PDF) (May 18, 2011)
- Volunteer to Give Caregivers of Older Adults a Much Needed Break - Training Set for June 14 (May 18, 2011)
- Police Investigate Suspicious Event (May 18, 2011)
- County Hosts Document Shredding Opportunity Saturday in Mason District (May 18, 2011)
- June 1 Faith Communities Housing Engagement: How to Impact Homelessness (May 18, 2011)
- Save Money and Prepare at the Same Time During the Upcoming Hurricane Sales Tax Holiday (May 18, 2011)
- Video: Fairfax County Code Compliance- Hoarding (May 18, 2011)
May 17
- Upcoming Events: Parkway Info Meeting, Track and Field Games, McLean Day and Backyard Earth Fest (May 17, 2011)
- One Year Anniversary of Compton Road Homicide (May 17, 2011)
- Video: Fairfax County Department of Code Compliance: Blight (May 17, 2011)
- Fairfax County EDA Adopts Tysons Corner Mailing Address for Headquarters Office (May 17, 2011)
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Vendors For Fairfax County Government and Public Schools: Systems
Transition Information (May 17, 2011)
-
Suspicious
Man on Path Near School (May 17, 2011)
May 16
- Nighttime Lane Closure on Lorton Road Until Aug. 15 (May 16, 2011)
- 2011 EMS Week Activities Scheduled for May 21 (May 16, 2011)
- Fallen Officers Honored May 17 (May 16, 2011)
- Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Crash in Dranesville (May 16, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (May 16, 2011)
- Learn How Public Works Staff Protect the Environment (May 16, 2011)
- Sobriety Checkpoint Results in Reston District (May 16, 2011)
- Upcoming Free Diabetes Management Workshops in Vienna (May 16, 2011)
- What's Bugging You? Mosquitos and Ticks Children's Book Now Online (May 16, 2011)
- Hunter Mill Backyard Earth Fest is May 21 (May 16, 2011)
May 13
- Korean Bell Garden Grand Opening Tomorrow (May 13, 2011)
- Man Robs Bank in Reston (May 13, 2011)
- Photos: American Chestnut Tree Planting (May 13, 2011)
- Veterans Needed to Mentor Injured Service Members (May 13, 2011)
- Video: Healthy Families Fairfax (May 13, 2011)
- Memorial Day Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County Government (May 13, 2011)
- Weekender: Spring Farm Day, Art Walk and Neighborhood Plant Clinics (May 13, 2011)
May 12
- County Nurse Named as 2011 Virginia Nurse of the Year (May 12, 2011)
- Small Business Week in Fairfax County is May 16-20 (May 12, 2011)
- Police Unity Tour Travels From Fairfax to DC Today (May 12, 2011)
- Sheriff's Office Participates in National Police Week 2011 (May 12, 2011)
- Video: 2011 Volunteer Fairfax Awards (May 12, 2011)
- Audio: Podcasts Highlights of Board Meeting (May 12, 2011)
- Sales Tax Holiday May 25-31 for Hurricane Supplies (May 12, 2011)
- Ride the Antique Carousel at Frying Pan Farm Park (May 12, 2011)
- At Sully Learn About the Role of Spain in American Revolution (May 12, 2011)
- Register by May 27 for the Park’s Affordable Summer Camps (May 12, 2011)
May 11
- Upcoming Events: Camping at Riverbend, Mental Health Forum, Bird Watching and More (May 11, 2011)
- Environmental Excellence Award Nominations Due May 31 (May 11, 2011)
- McLean Community Center’s Summer Activities Registration Begins May 16 (May 11, 2011)
- Former Park Authority Board Member’s Service Recognized (May 11, 2011)
- Point-in-Time Count; Community Shelter Grant in "Partner Update" (May 11, 2011)
- Video: Groundbreaking for George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon (May 11, 2011)
- Safety Technologies Expands in Fairfax and Lunenburg Counties (May 11, 2011)
- Arrest Made for Fatal Crash in Lorton (May 11, 2011)
May 10
- Susan Datta Designated Chief Financial Officer (May 10, 2011)
- Photo Gallery: May 10 Board of Supervisors Presentations (May 10, 2011)
- Update: Charges Placed in Franconia Crash (May 10, 2011)
- Accidental West Annandale Kitchen Fire (May 10, 2011)
- Unattended Candle Causes Reston House Fire (May 10, 2011)
- Falls Church Male Charged with Setting Fires (May 10, 2011)
- SACC Children to Sing Hits of Rock 'n Roll Stars (May 10, 2011)
- Sheriff's Honor Guard Takes First Place and Best Dressed For Second Straight Year (May 10, 2011)
- Emergency Preparedness Newsletter Features New Alert System and Hurricane Safety (PDF) (May 10, 2011)
- Video: Celebrate Fairfax 2011 (May 10, 2011)
- Watch Today's Board of Supervisors Meeting Live Online (May 10, 2011)
May 9
- May 10 Board of Supervisors Presentations (May 9, 2011)
- Human Rights Awards to be Presented May 17 (May 9, 2011)
- FCPD Co-Hosts Community Forum on Dangers of College Drinking Culture (May 9, 2011)
- Sobriety Checkpoint Results in Mason Police District (May 9, 2011)
- Video: Bully and Cyberbullying, Do You Know the Facts? (May 9, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (May 9, 2011)
- McLean Day is May 21 at Lewinsville Park (May 9, 2011)
- Join in the Fun of Rec-PAC Summer Camps (May 9, 2011)
- Police Unity Tour: A New Chapter and a New History (May 9, 2011)
May 6
- Crime Solvers Seeks Suspect in Vehicle Larceny (May 6, 2011)
- Free Diabetes Self-Management Program in Reston Starts May 11 (May 6, 2011)
- Bank Robbery in McLean Area (May 6, 2011)
- Riverbend Family Adventure Offers Nearby Overnight Camping May 13 (May 6, 2011)
- Farmers Markets Are Open And Filled With Seasonal Goodness (May 6, 2011)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News and Emergency Podcasts (May 6, 2011)
- Photos: Life in the State of Poverty Simulation (May 6, 2011)
May 5
- Supervisor Penny Gross Attends White House Summit (May 5, 2011)
- Police Bomb Dog to Retire after Nearly Nine Years of Service (May 5, 2011)
- Hundreds of Pounds of Unused Prescription Drugs Collected on April 30 (May 5, 2011)
- Fairfax County Hosts Naturalization Ceremony on May 6 (May 5, 2011)
- Residents Can Now Pay Security System False Alarm Fees Online (May 5, 2011)
- Celebrate the Anniversary of the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation this Weekend (May 5, 2011)
- Register for May 17 Telephone Caregiver Support Group for Korean Speakers (May 5, 2011)
- Environmental Leadership Institute is May 7 in Burke (May 5, 2011)
May 4
- Preparing for Kindergarten: Transcript from Today's Online Discussion (May 4, 2011)
- May 10 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Package (May 4, 2011)
- Make Your Home Safe: Free Tips from Building Inspectors May 7-8 (May 4, 2011)
- Crime Solvers Tip Aids in Capture of East Coast Rapist (May 4, 2011)
May 3
- Sully Event Highlights Role of Spain in American Revolution (May 3, 2011)
- Upcoming Events: Art Show, Caregiving Seminars and Youth Conference (May 3, 2011)
- Photos: Fairfax County Honors Foster Care Families (May 3, 2011)
May 2
- Parks are for the Birds in May; Birdwatching and More (May 2, 2011)
- May 1-7 Designated as Child Care Professionals Week (May 2, 2011)
- Volunteers Needed for Annual Invasive Plant Removal Day on May 7 (May 2, 2011)
- Sobriety Checkpoint Results, April 29, McLean Police District (May 2, 2011)
- Mother's Day in the Park; Multiple Events May 7-8 (May 2, 2011)
- May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month; Prevention Tips and More (May 2, 2011)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest Podcasts (May 2, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Jobs Listings (May 2, 2011)
- Photos: County Honors Volunteers for Older Americans Month (May 2, 2011)



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