November 2011 Fairfax County NewsWire Updates
Please note: Information was accurate at the time of publication.Some links may no longer work.
Nov. 30
- Candlelight Tours Illuminate Sully Historic Site's Past (Nov. 30, 2011)
- Shop at Your Local Parks: Green Spring Gardens (Nov. 30, 2011)
- Preliminary Forecasts for FY 2013 County Budget; Public Input Opportunity (Nov. 30, 2011)
- Holiday Ice Skating Show Comes to Mount Vernon (Nov. 30, 2011)
- Christmas Flower Workshop at Sully Historic Site (Nov. 30, 2011)
Nov. 29
- Holiday Events, Gift Ideas and Tips (Nov. 29, 2011)
- Green Spring Gardens to Holiday Open House (Nov. 29, 2011)
- Police Arrest Suspect in Fairfax Station Bank Robbery (Nov. 29, 2011)
- Library Holiday Open Houses Feature Live Music, Fun Activities (Nov. 29, 2011)
- Lost Maryland Dog Now at Fairfax County Animal Shelter; Owners Sought (Nov. 29, 2011)
- Frying Pan Farm Park Concludes Year-Long Anniversary Celebration (Nov. 29, 2011)
- McLean Holiday Craft Show 2011 (Nov. 29, 2011)
Nov. 28
- Real Estate Tax Payment Due Dec. 5 (Nov. 28, 2011)
- Have a Safe and "Green" Holiday (Nov. 28, 2011)
- Ask Fairfax Online Discussion With Park Authority Director Dec. 2 (Nov. 28, 2011)
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Fun and Easy Holiday
Shopping for Kids at Parks (Nov. 28, 2011)
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Holiday Arts and Crafts
Show at Audrey Moore RECenter Dec. 3 and 4 (Nov. 28,
2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Job Listings (Nov. 28, 2011)
- Learn About Wild Turkeys at Dolley Madison Library Nov. 30 (Nov. 28, 2011)
Nov. 23
- Help Stock Up Local Food Pantries This Holiday Season (Nov. 23, 2011)
- Cartons of Painkillers Stolen in McLean Area (Nov. 23, 2011)
- Beware of Lottery Scammers (Nov. 23, 2011)
- Buying a New TV? Read This First (PDF) (Nov. 23, 2011)
- Police Release Suspect Photos (Nov. 23, 2011)
- Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule for 2011 (Nov. 23, 2011)
- Cyber Monday Shopping Tips (Nov. 23, 2011)
- Suspected Carjacker Robs Second Bank (Nov. 23, 2011)
Nov. 22
- VDOT Traffic Data Available to Help Plan Your Thanksgiving Travel (Nov. 22, 2011)
- Video: Ask Fairfax! Holiday Shopping Online Chat (Nov. 22, 2011)
- Black Friday Shopping Tips (Nov. 22, 2011)
- Prevent Domestic and Sexual Violence with "Peace Begins at Home" License Plates (Nov. 22, 2011)
- Bank Robbed in Fairfax Station Area (Nov. 22, 2011)
- Holiday Lighting Safety Tips to Follow (Nov. 22, 2011)
- Update: Carjacking in Tysons Corner Area Suspect Identified (Nov. 22, 2011)
- Photos: Fairfax County Helps Family Caregivers Keep Giving (Nov. 22, 2011)
- Crime Solvers Seeks Suspects Stealing High-End Eyewear (Nov. 22, 2011)
- Winter Preparedness, NOAA Radio and Cybersecurity Featured in Emergency Preparedness Newsletter (PDF) (Nov. 22, 2011)
Nov. 21
- Online Chat Transcript: Safe Black Friday and Cyber Monday (Nov. 21, 2011)
- Hunter Mill District Supervisor Catherine Hudgins Named President of Virginia Association of Counties (Nov. 21, 2011)
- Reston Community Center's Annual Fine Art Exhibit Nov. 30 - Jan. 3 (PDF) (Nov. 21, 2011)
- Firefighters Distribute Christmas Tree Safety Tags (Nov. 21, 2011)
- House Fire in Vienna Nov. 20 (Nov. 21, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Job Listings (Nov. 21, 2011)
- December Golden Gazette: Medicare Open Enrollment, Estate Planning and More (PDF) (Nov. 21, 2011)
Nov. 18
- Submit Questions for Online Safety Chat on Black Friday & Cyber Monday (Nov. 18, 2011)
- Police Identify Deceased Man in Annandale (Nov. 18, 2011)
- Chairman Sharon Bulova Received Tower of Dulles Award (Nov. 18, 2011)
- Video: Fairfax County's GIS Technology Tour & Awards 2011 (Nov. 18, 2011)
- Weekender: Campfires, S'mores and More (Nov. 18, 2011)
- Five National Awards Presented to Park Authority and Foundation (Nov. 18, 2011)
- Turkey Burn: Burn Calories and Help the Hungry (Nov. 18, 2011)
Nov. 17
- Online Chat Nov. 21: Safe, Savvy Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping (Nov. 17, 2011)
- Thanksgiving the Busiest Day for Fires; Safe Cooking Tips (Nov. 17, 2011)
- Reston Condo Fire Involves Rescue; Smoke Alarm Prevents Injury (Nov. 17, 2011)
- Burke Lake Train Track Renovation Gets Rolling, Trail Affected (Nov. 17, 2011)
- Student Reports Being Grabbed Near Lee High School on Nov. 16 (Nov. 17, 2011)
- 30th Annual Pre-Turkey Quarter Horse Show at Frying Pan Farm Park Nov. 18-20 (Nov. 17, 2011)
Nov. 16
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts (Nov. 16, 2011)
- Annual Essay Contest for High School Seniors at Three Local Schools (Nov. 16, 2011)
- Major Traffic Shift, Detour and Speed Reduction at Fairfax County Parkway/Fair Lakes Parkway This Weekend (Nov. 16, 2011)
- Man Charged for Fraudulent Business Practices (Nov. 16, 2011)
- Ending Homelessness Partner Update (Nov. 16, 2011)
Nov. 15
- Public Invited to Make Room for Trees Conference (Nov. 15, 2011)
- Low-Interest Loans Available to Help with Tropical Storm Lee Recovery (Nov. 15, 2011)
- Police Seeking Information on Suspicious Event at Fairfax Plaza, Sketch Released (Nov. 15, 2011)
- Property Damage, No Injuries in South Lakes Shopping Center Fire (Nov. 15, 2011)
- Video: Fairfax County’s Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout (Nov. 15, 2011)
- Winter Coats Being Accepted in Reston for Children and Adults (Nov. 15, 2011)
- Video: Fairfax County Preparing to Host 2015 World Police & Fire Games (Nov. 15, 2011)
Nov. 14
- House Fire in Centreville Nov. 13 (Nov. 14, 2011)
- Nov. 10 Clifton House Fire Under Investigation (Nov. 14, 2011)
- Juvenile Charged in Setting House Fire (Nov. 14, 2011)
- Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule for 2011 (Nov. 14, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Job Listings (Nov. 14, 2011)
- Family Autism Night at Baily’s Community Center Nov. 18 (Nov. 14, 2011)
Nov. 10
- County Executive Anthony Griffin to Retire in April (Nov. 10, 2011)
- Updated Hollin Hall Playground Opens in Mount Vernon (Nov. 10, 2011)
- Farmers Markets Recruiting Volunteers for 2012 Season (Nov. 10, 2011)
- November Brings All Things Turkey to Area Parks (Nov. 10, 2011)
- Hunter Mill Road Detour Nov. 12-21 (Nov. 10, 2011)
Nov. 9
- Photos and Video: After the Election - Canvassing and Certification of Results (Nov. 9, 2011)
- Gov. McDonnell Requests Low-Interest Loans for Recovery from Tropical Storm Lee (Nov. 9, 2011)
- Political Campaigns Are Responsible For Removing Signs From Roads (Nov. 9, 2011)
- Video: 2011 Election Day at Fairview Elementary School Polling Place (Nov. 9, 2011)
- Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Oakton (Nov. 9, 2011)
- Test of the National Emergency Alert System Today at 2 p.m. (Nov. 9, 2011)
Nov. 8
- House Fire Under Investigation (Nov. 8, 2011)
- Photos: Election Day Polling Place Preparations (Nov. 8, 2011)
- Video: New Boardwalk at Huntley Meadows Park (Nov. 8, 2011)
- Women’s History Month Essay Contest Call for Entries (Nov. 8, 2011)
- 625 Jobs Added to County Economy (Nov. 8, 2011)
Nov. 7
- Where and When to Look For Nov. 8 Election Returns (Nov. 7, 2011)
- Give to the Max Day for Nonprofits on Nov. 9 (Nov. 7, 2011)
- Urban Search Rescue Team Gets “Concrete Buster” Tool (Nov. 7, 2011)
- Juvenile Starts Townhouse Fire in Centreville Area (Nov. 7, 2011)
- Video: Black Friday Shopping Tips (Nov. 7, 2011)
- Accidental Fire at Springfield Apartment Complex (Nov. 7, 2011)
- Accidental McLean Chimney House Fire (Nov. 7, 2011)
- Focus on Jupiter at Riverbend's Night Sky Festival (Nov. 7, 2011)
- Park's Public Listening Forum on Nov. 17 at Green Spring Gardens (Nov. 7, 2011)
- Video: Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. (Nov. 7, 2011)
- Free Child Safety Seat Inspections on Nov. 19 and Dec. 17 (Nov. 7, 2011)
Nov. 4
- Police Release Composite Sketch in Mount Vernon Area Incident (Nov. 4, 2011)
- Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over (Nov. 4, 2011)
- "Operation Empty Cage" to Begin for Animal Adoptions (Nov. 4, 2011)
- Photos: Disability Mentoring Day (Nov. 4, 2011)
- Change Clocks, Smoke Alarms and Emergency Supply Kits This Weekend (Nov. 4, 2011)
- New Bridge to Open and Ramps/Lanes Restored in Tysons at Route 123 Nov. 4-6 (Nov. 4, 2011)
- Weekender: Drums, Colonial Day, Clay and More (Nov. 4, 2011)
Nov. 3
- Video: Tips for Winterizing Your Home (Nov. 3, 2011)
- What You Need to Know for Nov. 8 Election (Nov. 3, 2011)
- Volunteers Needed to Help Low Income Families Prepare and File Their Taxes (Nov. 3, 2011)
- Artist Exhibits Open With Reception at Green Spring Garden (Nov. 3, 2011)
- Washington West Film Festival Begins Today (Nov. 3, 2011)
Nov. 2
- Audio: Listen to the Latest BOS, News 2 Use and Health and Safety Podcasts (Nov. 2, 2011)
- Journalist Will Stolzenburg Book Sale & Signing Nov. 5 at Green Spring Gardens (Nov. 2, 2011)
- Adoption Awareness Month Facts and Events (Nov. 2, 2011)
- New Hollin Hall Playground to Open; Nov. 5 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at 9 a.m. (Nov. 2, 2011)
- Police Seek Suspect; Student Allegedly Grabbed En Route to School Oct. 28 in Alexandria (Nov. 2, 2011)
- Watch “County Magazine”: Black Friday Shopping Tips, Medicare Changes, Afternoon Tea (Nov. 2, 2011)
- Provide Input on Housing and Human Services Plans for FY2013 on Nov. 15 (Nov. 2, 2011)
- Reston Community Thanksgiving Food Drive Now Through Nov. 21 (Nov. 2, 2011)
- Video: Fairfax County’s Electric Sundays (Nov. 2, 2011)
- Fairfax Master Naturalists Named Cooperator of the Year (Nov. 2, 2011)
Nov. 1
- Route 1 Widening Project Selected to Receive $180 Million (Nov. 1, 2011)
- McLean Community Center Children's Flea Market is Nov. 5 (Nov. 1, 2011)
- Get Answers to Your Questions About the 2011 Voter Card (Nov. 1, 2011)
- Photos: Nov. 1 Board of Supervisors Presentations (Nov. 1, 2011)
- Police Make Arrest in Drowning (Nov. 1, 2011)
- November is Prematurity Awareness Month in Fairfax County (Nov. 1, 2011)



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