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Dec. 28

• Discover Free eBooks at the Library
• Office for Children Can Help Families Plan for Child Care on Snow Days
• Most Popular Books in Fairfax County in 2012
• Video: Fairfax County's Post-Holiday Recycling 
• Make ART Your New Year's Resolution: Workhouse Arts Center Winter Classes Start Soon

Dec. 27

• Reminder: Take the NewsWire Survey; Provide Your Feedback and Ideas
• Ghost Trackers Takes You into the Dark of Night Dec. 29
• Inova Blood Drive at Pohick Regional Library Dec. 29

Dec. 26

• Start the New Year off Right with Post-Holiday Recycling
• New Job Listing includes Public Health Nurse, Maintenance Supervisor
• Winter Weather Advisory in Effect until 7 p.m.
• Candle Causes West Springfield House Fire

Dec. 21

• Read the Online Transcript of Public Safety Chat with Acting Chief Morris
  
• Today is the First Day of Winter
• Video: Animal Shelter Renovation and Home for the Holidays Event
  
• Townhouse Fire in Herndon Dec. 20
• Track Ghosts at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park on Dec. 29
• Relive 19th Century Life in Burke at Kings Park Library Dec. 29
• Weekender: Laughter, Lights, Cookies and More
• Statewide Moment of Silence Today at 9:30 a.m.

Dec. 20

• Doll Crazy at Sully Historic Site Through Jan. 25
• Enjoy a Barbershop Quartet at Kings Park Library Dec. 29
• Public's Assistance Needed to Identify Suspect in McLean Burglary
• Virginia Department of Health - Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
• Enjoy "A Magical Christmas" at Workhouse Arts Center on Dec. 22

Dec. 19

• Submit Questions Now for Online Chat with Fairfax County Acting Police Chief James A. Morris Dec. 21
• FCRHA Named "Moving to Work" Agency
• Park Authority Seeks Input on Grist Mill Park Field Conversion
• Video: Fire and Rescue, Redskins Cheerleaders and Volunteers Distribute Holiday Gifts
• Sexual Assault Arrest in West Springfield
• Serial Assault Suspect from Fairfax Arrested in Peru

Dec. 18

• Live Stand Up Comedy at Workhouse Arts Center This Weekend
• Fatal Crash in Centreville Dec. 17
• Upcoming Events: Farmers Markets, Animal Shelter Open House and Winter Break Camps for Kids 

Dec. 17

• Newtown Shooting Aftermath
• Submit Your Comments on Proposed Fairfax Land Use Plan Update
• One Stop for DMV and County Services at Government Center Dec. 27
• Accidental Restaurant Fire in Tysons
• Environmental Quality Advisory Council Public Hearing Jan. 7
• Mental Health First Aid Two-Day Course Jan. 7 & 14
• Weekly County Government Job Opportunities Include Maintenance Worker

Dec. 14

• Thieves Target Cars in Parks
• Hidden Pond Nature Center Offers Winter Break Camps
• Suspect Arrested in Vanessa Pham Homicide
• Weekender: Holiday Music, Entertainment, Shopping and More
• Bluegrass Barn Concert Series Welcomes Flint Hollow Band Dec. 16

Dec. 13

• Vehicle Fire Intentionally Set in Alexandria Area
• Photos: Youth Address Needs of Older Adults with Lego Challenge
• Cooking and Dancing at the Workhouse Arts Center's "Date Night" Dec. 15
• Accidental Townhouse Fire in West Springfield
• Police Arrest Suspect in Library Assault in Mason District
• Year-Round Workhouse Farmers Market Thursdays 3-6 p.m.

Dec. 12

• Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County Government
• Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts
• Police Investigate Reported Abduction in Falls Church Area
• Prevent Domestic Violence in 2013 – Only Two Weeks Left to Apply!
• Family Autism Night Dec. 14
• Volunteers Needed to Help Low-Income Families with Tax Preparation

Dec. 11

• Occoquan Dam Siren Test at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13
• Upcoming Events: Jeans Day, Used Books Sales and an Animal Shelter Open House
• Firefighters Distribute Toys and Coats to Local Children
• Photos: Santa Makes His Annual Ride to Collect Gift Donations for Children
• Library Staff Braces for Barrage of Devices in January

Dec. 10

• Video: Ladder and Lifting Safety Tips
• New Job Listings Include 9-1-1 Dispatcher, Electrician, Travel Coordinator
• Animal Lovers Wanted, Holiday Open House at Shelter Dec. 22
• County Recognizes Contractors, Consultants for Work on Capital Projects
• Public Invited to Speak with Park Officials, Next Meeting Dec. 12

Dec. 7

• Robbery in Huntley Meadows Park
• Visit Santa at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site on Dec. 8
• Holiday Fun at Huntley Meadows Park on Dec. 9
• Support Groups for Domestic and Sexual Abuse Victims
• Weekender: Holiday Lights, a Musical and More
• Pohick House Fire Displaces Five
• Protect Yourself Against Holiday Travel Scams

Dec. 6

• Children Invited to Join Winter Reading Clubs
• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2012 Available
• Man Charged in Murder from July
• Take the NewsWire Survey; Provide Your Feedback and Ideas
• Photos: Rail to Dulles Phase 1 Construction
• Audio: Listen to the Latest BOS Highlights Podcasts

Dec. 5

• County Employers and Business Sites “Best Workplaces for Commuters”
• Elegant Holiday Evening, Sully Historic Site, Dec. 9
• Ask Fairfax! Transcript Covers Influenza Vaccines
• Extension Cord Causes Merrifield Townhouse Fire
• 2nd Saturday Art Walk, Free, Workhouse Arts Center, Dec. 8
• Intelsat to Relocate U.S. Headquarters to Fairfax County
• Enjoy December Puppet Shows at Libraries

Dec. 4

• Upcoming Holiday Events, Great Gift Ideas and Helpful Holiday Tips
• Winter Preparedness: Know the Winter Weather Terms
• Video: DWI Enforcement Efforts Aim for a Safe and Sober December
• Young Soloists Perform Dec. 9 at the Alden Theatre in McLean
• Photos: Board of Supervisors Presentations for Dec. 4
• County Seeks Expressions of Interest for Future Waste Management Options
• Volunteer to Give a Family Caregiver a Break
• Watch “County Magazine”: Gift Card Tips, Cable Bill Charges, Legos, More
• Enjoy the Holiday Season at the Library

Dec. 3

• Submit Your Questions Now for Wednesday's Chat about National Influenza Vaccination Week
• Dec. 4 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations
• Dec. 2-8 is National Influenza Vaccination Week
• Dozens of Cars Shot; Suspects Sought
• Candle Causes West Centreville Townhouse Fire
• Dec. 2-8 is Winter Preparedness Week in Virginia
• Murder in the Franconia Area
• Police Investigate Hit and Run in Alexandria
• Newly Announced Job Opportunities with Fairfax County Government
• November ESF-15 Newsletter: Preparedness Tips, Media Articles, Training News and More (PDF)
• House Fire in the Mount Vernon Area Still Under Investigation
• Find Consumer Tools for 2012 Medicare Open Season

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