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Oct. 31

• Nov. 1 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations (Oct. 31, 2011)
• 18th-Century Adventure at Sully Historic Site Nov. 5 (Oct. 31, 2011)
• Cyber Security, National EAS Test in ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Newsletter (PDF) (Oct. 31, 2011)
• Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Oct. 31, 2011)
• Call Office of Elections  If You Have Not Received Your Voter Card in the Mail (Oct. 31, 2011)
• Video: Fire & Rescue Department's Winter Coat Drive 2011 (Oct. 31, 2011)
• Fairfax Disability Employers of the Year Announced: Giant Food and Ernst & Young (Oct. 31, 2011)
• Three Bank Robbery Incidents Possibly Linked (Oct. 31, 2011)

Oct. 28

• Weekender: Trick or Treat, Dog Costumes, Pie and More (Oct. 28, 2011)
• Read Transcript of Halloween Safety Online Discussion (Oct. 28, 2011)
• Police Arrest Three Following Robbery and Crash (Oct. 28, 2011)
• Start Thinking About Winter Weather Preparedness (Oct. 28, 2011)
• Turf Field Development Program Now Accepting Applications (Oct. 28, 2011)
• Halloween Events and Safety Tips (Oct. 28, 2011)
• Register Now for Annual Caregiver Conference Nov. 11 (Oct. 28, 2011)

Oct. 27

• Video: Volunteer Fairfax: Make a Difference Day 2011 (Oct. 27, 2011)
• Tips to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Home (Oct. 27, 2011)
• Firefighters to Visit Neighborhoods to Check Smoke Alarms (Oct. 27, 2011)
• Video: Teen Dating Abuse Prevention in Multiple Languages (Oct. 27, 2011)
• Restoration Plans at Historic Green Spring Gardens Presented (Oct. 27, 2011)
• Take Back the Forest T-Shirt Design Contest Announced (Oct. 27, 2011)
• Former Park Board Volunteer Recognized Statewide (Oct. 27, 2011)
• U.S. Secretary of Labor Visited SkillSource Center (Oct. 27, 2011)
• Barred Owl Joins in the Campfire Fun on Oct. 29 (Oct. 27, 2011)
• Moonshine & Mayhem Explored at Riverbend Park on Oct. 29 (Oct. 27, 2011)
• Annual Report on Tysons Transformation (PDF) (Oct. 27, 2011)
• Election Services for Persons with Disabilities (Oct.  27, 2011)
• Managing Chronic Illness Workshops for Adults with Disabilities on Oct 29 (Oct. 27, 2011)
• Medicare Open Season Presentations in Fairfax and Herndon (Oct. 27, 2011)

Oct. 26

• Be Prepared: Buy Flood Insurance Now at Discounted Rates (Oct. 26, 2011)
• Pumpkins in the Park Festival at Lake Fairfax Oct. 29 (Oct. 26, 2011)
• Children Living Fit in Fairfax; Grant-Funded Curriculum Integrates Fitness and Nutrition (Oct. 26, 2011)
• Halloween Haunts Include Ghost Train, Ghost Stories and Dog Costume Contest (Oct. 26, 2011)
• In-Person Absentee Voting Available at Satellite Locations (Oct. 26, 2011)
• Personal Care Course for Caregivers in Falls Church Begins Oct. 27 (Oct. 26, 2011)
• Funeral Arrangements for Firefighter Horace C. "Teddy" Pendergrass Oct. 26-27 (Oct. 26, 2011)
• Video: Fairfax County Jeans Day 2011: To Put the Zip on Homelessness (Oct. 26, 2011)
• Economic Development Authority President Authors Book on Reinventing Local & Regional Economies (Oct. 26, 2011)
• "Rock 'N' Blades" Skating Returns to Mt. Vernon RECenter; Wear Costume Oct. 28 (Oct. 26, 2011)
• Help Design Your Skateparks; Public Meetings Oct. 26 at Audrey Moore, Oct. 27 in Reston (Oct. 26, 2011) 
• Video: Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Nov. 9 PSA (Oct. 26, 2011)
• Woof! Meow! Oink? Exotic and Companion Pet Ownership Explained (Oct. 26, 2011)
• Home Heating Fuel Program Accepting Applications Through Nov. 14, Crisis Assistance Detailed (Oct. 26, 2011)
  

Oct. 25

• Bank Robbery in McLean (Oct. 25, 2011)
• Don’t be Haunted by Halloween Safety Concerns; Submit Questions Now for Friday's Online Chat (Oct. 25, 2011)
• Bilingual Spanish Speakers Needed to Serve as Election Officers in Nine County Locations (Oct. 25, 2011)
• Sheriff's Safety Seat Saturday is October 29 (Oct. 25, 2011)
• Halloween Safety Tips Among Items in This Month’s “Emergency Preparedness” Newsletter (PDF) (Oct. 25, 2011)
• Craft and Bake Sale at Lorton Senior Center this Saturday, Oct. 29 (Oct. 25, 2011)
• VDOT Completing Work on Storm-damaged Roads in Fairfax County (Oct. 25, 2011)

Oct. 24

• Officer Involved in Single Vehicle Crash; Arrested for DWI (Oct. 24, 2011)
• Youth Survey Results and Prevention Toolkit Released (Oct. 24, 2011)
• Police Search for Suspect in Kidnapping/Car Theft (Oct. 24, 2011)
• Fireplace Safety: Can Your Ashes (Oct. 24, 2011)
• Check Your Home and Protect Your Children During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct. 24, 2011)
• Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Oct. 24, 2011)
• County's Green Purchasing Efforts Cited by National Association of Counties (Oct. 24, 2011)
• Family Autism Night/Fall Fun Festival on Oct. 28 (Oct. 24, 2011)
• Sara Baldwin Selected as Chief Operating Officer for the Park Authority (Oct. 24, 2011)
• Veterans Day Holiday Schedule Nov. 11, 2011 (Oct. 24, 2011)
• Celebrate Halloween All Week at One of the Library's Events (Oct. 24, 2011)

Oct. 21

• Food Donations Accepted Through Oct. 30 in Hunter Mill District (Oct. 21, 2011)
• Herndon Man Sets Apartment Fire, Extinquished by Sprinkler (Oct. 21, 2011)
• Firefighters Partner with Operation Warm to Bring Winter Coats to Kids (Oct. 21, 2011)
• Homes for 13 Families, Ending Homelessness Walkathon in Latest Partner Update (Oct. 21, 2011)
• Voter Information Cards Mailed to All Registered Fairfax County Voters (Oct. 21, 2011)
• Recycle Electronics and Fluorescent Lights on Electric Sunday Oct. 23 (Oct. 21, 2011)
• Weekender: Pumpkins Great and Small, Halloween History, Festival Fun and More (Oct. 21, 2011)
• Culmore Cleanup Scheduled for Nov. 5 (Oct. 21, 2011)
• Check Chimneys and Smoke Alarms Now (Oct. 21, 2011)
• Avoiding Charity Fraud, Get Holiday Shopping Tips in the Informed Consumer (PDF) (Oct. 21, 2011)

Oct. 20

• Audio: Listen to the Latest BOS, News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts (Oct. 20. 2011)
  
• Be Safe When Using Alternate Heating Sources (Oct. 20, 2011)
  
• Read Transcript of Voting 2011 Online Discussion (Oct. 20, 2011)
• Sustainable Reston Forum Announces Speakers (Oct. 20, 2011)
• Shred Your Personal Documents at No Cost this Saturday, Oct. 22 (Oct. 20, 2011)
• Medicare Open Season-Tools, Podcast, Presentations (Oct. 20, 2011)

Oct. 19

• Free Child Identification and Fingerprinting Oct. 22-23 (Oct. 19, 2011)
• Register for Oct. 26 Legal Tools for Caregivers Seminar (Oct. 19, 2011)
• Video: 2011 Library Jubilee - Let Loose in the Library (Oct. 19, 2011)
• One-Stop Convenience at Government Center on Oct. 25: County Services and DMV (Oct. 19, 2011)
• Make A Difference Day at Mott Community Center on Oct. 22 (Oct. 19, 2011)
• Library Presents "39 Clues" Author Gordon Korman Nov. 4 (Oct. 19, 2011)

Oct. 18

• Tom Biesiadny Named Department of Transportation Director (Oct. 18, 2011)
• Private Sector Energy Task Force Presents Interim Report (Oct. 18, 2011)
• Video: Fairfax County Redistricting PSA (Oct. 18, 2011)
• Photos: Oct. 18 Board of Supervisors Presentations (Oct. 18, 2011)
• Transportation Advisory Commission Presents 2010 Transportation Achievement Award (Oct. 18, 2011)
• Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Oct. 18, 2011)
• Be Careful When Burning Candles (Oct. 18, 2011)
• All Hallows Explored The Old-fashioned Way This Saturday at Sully Historic Site (Oct. 18, 2011)
• Old Firehouse Teen Center’s Block Party Saturday, Oct. 22 Marks 21st Anniversary (Oct. 18, 2011)
• Video: Discover eBooks at the Reston Regional Library (Oct. 18, 2011)

Oct. 17

• Oct. 18 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations (Oct. 17, 2011)
• Fire Destroys Fairfax Station House Oct. 16 (Oct. 17, 2011)
• Submit Questions Now for Oct. 20 Online Chat on Voting and Upcoming Election (Oct. 17, 2011)
• Military Helicopters to Exercise in Laurel Hill Area Oct. 18-19 (Oct. 17, 2011)
• Centreville Day is Oct. 22 (Oct. 17, 2011)
• Register for Oct. 25 Event With Max Brooks, Author of "The Zombie Survival Guide" (Oct. 17, 2011)

Oct. 14

• Huntley Meadows Park to Reopen Boardwalk at Oct. 22 Public Ceremony (Oct. 14, 2011)
• Prevent Falls and Maintain Your Independence at Oct. 19 Seminar (Oct. 14, 2011)
• One-Year Anniversary of Yun Homicide; Additional Private Reward Offered (Oct. 14, 2011)
• Bilingual Spanish Speakers Needed to Serve as Election Officers on Nov. 8 (Oct. 14, 2011)
• Video: Police Investigating Oct. 9 Armed Robbery in Alexandria, Seek Information (Oct. 14, 2011)
• Natural and Cultural Resource Management Park Volunteers Honored (Oct. 14, 2011)
• Emergency Preparedness: If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail (Oct. 14, 2011)
• VolunteerFest Seeks Your Assistance at Multiple Parks Oct. 22-23 (Oct. 14, 2011)
• Get "Un-Scared" at Oct. 22 Fearless Fest, Features Family Flashlight Hike (Oct. 14, 2011)
• Weekender: Schoolhouse Rock Live!, Wildlife Habitats and Farm Harvest Day (Oct. 14, 2011)
• Sample Ballots Available Online for Nov. 8 Election (Oct. 14, 2011)

Oct. 13

• Video: Fairfax County’s Child IDs PSA (Oct. 13, 2011)
• Video: Child Safety Seat Checks on Saturdays (Oct. 13, 2011)
• REI Partners With Parks to Battle Invasive Plants (Oct. 13, 2011)
• Watershed Cleanup Day at 8 Parks on Saturday (Oct. 13, 2011)
• Video: Fall for Fairfax Kidsfest 2011 (Oct. 13, 2011)
• Park’s PACT Program Concludes Successful Summer (Oct. 13, 2011)
• One Year After Yun Murder Information Still Needed (Oct. 13, 2011)
• Donate Food & Gifts for Soldiers Overseas on Oct. 15 (Oct. 13, 2011)
• Latin American Heritage Celebration on Saturday (Oct. 13, 2011)
• Office of Children Director to Receive Award on Saturday (Oct. 13, 2011)

Oct. 12

• Sobriety Checkpoint Results in Fair Oaks Police District (Oct. 12, 2011)
• Attempted Abduction in Oakton (Oct. 12, 2011)
• Voter Registration Deadline is Monday, Oct. 17 (Oct. 12, 2011)
• Video: Domestic Violence Awareness in the Korean Community (Oct. 12, 2011)
• Champions of Character to be Recognized at Awards Ceremony on Oct. 18 (Oct. 12, 2011)
• Oak Hill Day to be Celebrated Oct. 15 (Oct. 12, 2011)
• Community Invited to Sustainable Reston Forum Oct. 22 (Oct. 12, 2011)

Oct. 11

• Harvest Festival Comes to Frying Pan Farm Park Oct. 15 (Oct. 11, 2011)
• Governor Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Fairfax County (Oct. 11, 2011)
• Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax Releases Final Reports on Community Health Status (Oct. 11, 2011)
• Craft Bazaar at Hollin Hall in Alexandria on Oct. 15 (Oct. 11, 2011)
• First Participants Lease Through New Bridging Affordability Housing Program (Oct. 11, 2011)
• Reston Interfaith Hired to Manage the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center (Oct. 11, 2011)
• Video: Volunteer as an Election Officer (Oct. 11, 2011)
• Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Oct. 11, 2011)

Oct. 7

• K-9 Krawl Oct. 15 at Gov. Center Features 5k Dog-Friendly Walk, DJ and Demonstrations (Oct. 7, 2011)
• Register for Oct. 12 Medicare Open Season Seminar at Hollin Hall Senior Center (Oct. 7, 2011)
• Register for Oct. 13 Medicare Open Season Seminar at Lorton Senior Center (Oct. 7, 2011)
• Firefighter Being Awarded for Outstanding Community Service and Public Education (Oct. 7, 2011)
• Merrilee Park Master Plan Public Comment Meeting Oct. 25; Review Draft Plan (Oct. 7, 2011)
• Register for Caregiver Seminar Oct. 12 at Hollin Hall - Financing Long Term Care (Oct. 7, 2011)
• Weekender: P is for Pumpkin, Build-a-Scarecrow and Kayak Tours (Oct. 7, 2011)

Oct. 6

• Statement From Fairfax County on Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project Phase 1 Funding (Oct. 6, 2011)
• Adopt a Refugee Rabbit at Animal Shelter (Oct. 6, 2011)
• Results of Tysons Metrorail Station Access Study (Oct. 6, 2011)
• Fundraiser Oct. 15 at Thomas Jefferson Library (Oct. 6, 2011)
• Fort Willard Historic Site Dedication Oct. 15 (Oct. 6, 2011)

Oct. 5

• Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts (Oct. 5, 2011)
• Police Launch Online Financial Crime Reporting (Oct. 5, 2011)
• Firefighters Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness (Oct. 5, 2011)
• Video: Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout 2011 (Oct. 5, 2011)
• Reston Community Center Lake Anne Grand Re-Opening Oct. 8 (Oct. 5, 2011)

Oct. 4

• Watch “County Magazine”: New Smart Phone App, Light Pollution, Halloween Safety Tips (Oct. 4, 2011)
• Fire Prevention Week Open House Events at Stations Countywide (Oct. 4, 2011)
• Sheriff’s Child ID Events are Oct. 8 and 9 (Oct. 4, 2011)
• NY Times Writer Anand Giridharadas to Discusses Memoir Oct. 12 (Oct. 4, 2011)
• South Run RECenter Honors Customers with Fall Hoedown (Oct. 4, 2011)
• Tysons Metro Station Access Study Results to Be Presented Today  (Oct. 4, 2011)
• Walk to School Day is Oct. 5 (Oct. 4, 2011)
• Used Book Sales Around the County in October (Oct. 4, 2011)

Oct. 3

• Housing Authority Designated a High Performing Agency by HUD (Oct. 3, 2011)
• Fairfax County Mobile Apps - There’s an Award for That! (Oct. 3, 2011)
• Green Spring Gardens: Gardening Basics Oct. 7 and 21 (PDF) (Oct. 3, 2011)
• Join Jeans Day on Oct. 21 to Help Prevent and End Homelessness (Oct. 3, 2011)
• Video: Fairfax Community Connections - Gather, Give, Get Involved (Oct. 3, 2011)
• Caregiver Telephone Support Group, Oct. 11 - Register Now  (Oct. 3, 2011)
• Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Oct. 3, 2011)
• Gas Station Robbery in Beacon Hill Area (Oct. 3, 2011)
• Fairfax County Receives National Recognition for Budget Documents (Oct. 3, 2011)
• Health Fair for Older Adults on Oct. 6 (Oct. 3, 2011)
• Substance Abuse Awareness and Recovery Conference Oct. 14 (Oct. 3, 2011)
• Discover eBooks Oct. 8 at Reston Regional Library (Oct. 3, 2011)

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