May 2012 Fairfax County NewsWire Updates
Please note: Information was accurate at the time of publication.Some links may no longer work.
May 31
- Fairfax County and Fort Belvoir Host "An Evening Salute" Celebration June 2
- Fairfax Connector Service Changes May 31-June 3 (Herndon); June 2 (Springfield)
- Video: School Age Child Care (SACC) Kids Prepare for Boat Regatta
- Support Your Library at June Used Book Sales
- Podcasts: Water Safety, K-9 Awards, Our Special Harbor
- Cat/Kitten Volume High at Animal Shelter, Tips to Help
- ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Update: Preparedness Info, Cybersecurity (PDF)
- Hot Tips for Today’s Job Market, Sherwood, George Mason Libraries June 7
May 30
- Police Start Pedestrian Safety Enforcement in Merrifield
- Read for Fun: Library’s Summer Reading Program
- Sheriff's Deputy Inducted to Law Enforcement Torch Run Hall of Fame
- Video: Bike Safety Equipment and Traffic Rules
- 2012 Summer Entertainment Series Begins
- Video: Learn About the Office of Emergency Management
- Land Donated for Stream Valley Parks in Dranesville District
- Video: Food Safety in Four Steps
May 29
- County Seeks Input on Proposed CSB Budget Management Plan
- National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know Our Risk
- Important Note on Absentee Voting for June 12 Primary
- Officer-Involved Shooting in Mount Vernon Area
- Dunn Loring Apartment Fire Results in First Fire Fatality of 2012
- Accidental Alexandria Townhouse Fire
- Barn Animals Attacked at Frying Pan Farm Park
- New Jobs This Week Include Public Health Nurse, HVAC Technician
- Video: June 12 Primary Election Preparations; New Voter Registration Cards
- Hidden Pond Nature Center Team Takes Second at Envirothon
- Informed Consumer: Avoid Scholarship Scams, FTC "Free Trials" Alert (PDF)
- Join the Park Authority for Once in a Lifetime Viewing of Transit of Venus
May 25
- Enjoy (Don’t Destroy) Your Pool This Summer
- Weekender: Campground Wildlife, Bluegrass Music, Canoe Trip and More
- Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Begins Friday
- Video: Vendor Forum Attracted More Than 230 Small Business Owners and Representatives
- Photo Gallery: Vendor Forum Attracted More Than 230 Small Business Owners and Representatives
- VDOT Unveils New 511 Traffic Info System, Website and Mobile Apps
- Man Arrested for Immigration Scam
- Summer Season Begins at Lee District Park
May 24
May 23
- Save Money May 25-31 During Virginia's Hurricane Sales Tax Holiday
- Fire Set Intentionally to Herndon Department Store
- Audio: Listen to the Latest BOS Highlights Podcast
- Tae Kwon Do Instructor Indicted for Inappropriate Contact with Minors
May 22
- Photos: May 22 Board of Supervisors Presentations
- Business and Community Partnerships Celebrated at 2012 Awards Ceremony
- What Adult Protective Services Mandated Reporters Need to Know
- County Police K-9 Teams are Iron Dog Champions
- Free Legal Tools for Family Caregivers of Older Adults Seminar May 24
- Sheriff's Safety Seat Saturday May 26; Free Child ID and Fingerprints
- Elly Doyle Park Service Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
- McLean Community Center Governing Board Meeting May 23
May 21
- Video: Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday May 25-31
- Learn about Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Prior to Pool Openings
- Dialogue With Human Services Advisory Groups Encourages Collaboration and Action
- May 22 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations
- Police Urge Caution During Prom and Graduation Season
- Video: Public Works Week May 20-26; Find Out What Public Works Does For You
- Video: May is National Bike Month; Good for Your Health and the Environment
- Tuesday Tea May 22 at Sully Historic Site
- Join the Online Discussion May 22 on Preparing for Hurricane Season
- House Fire in Fairfax Station May 20
- House Fire in Annandale May 20
- It’s National Small Business Week; County has Wealth of Resources for Small Businesses
- New Jobs This Week Include Engineers, Nurses and Legal Professionals
- UPDATED Officer-Involved Shooting in Springfield Area May 19
May 18
- May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day – Learn About Your Liver and Viral Hepatitis
- Residents Recognized May 19 for Lifesaving CPR
- Photos: Fight the Bite – Prevent Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
- Celebrate Public Works Week May 20-26
- Video: Home Repair for the Elderly Program
- Mount Vernon Shooting Victim Identified; More Information Requested
- Weekender: Music Maestro, Pooch Pontoon and...Snakes
May 17
- Silver Line Testing to Disrupt Orange Line Service at Falls Church This Weekend
- 495 Express Lanes Landscaping Draft Plan Available; Submit Comments By June 22
- Tysons Open House, June 4th
- Update: Photo Released in Abduction/Robbery
- One Day at Fairfax County Public Library
- Older Adult Volunteer Program Wins National Best Practice Award
- Memorial Day Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County Government
- Police Investigate Shooting In Mount Vernon Area
May 16
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts
- Recycle Your Electronics May 20 at the I-66 Transfer Station
- Celebrate Emergency Medical Services Week May 19 at 5 County RECenters
- Save Money During Sales Tax Holiday May 25-31
- VDOT Roadside Mowing Underway
- 10 Fairfax County Companies Crack 2012 Fortune 500 List
May 15
- Crime Solvers Seeks Suspect in Theft of Antique Coins and Bank Notes
- Shred Personal Documents on May 19 at Mason District Governmental Center
- Update: Arrest Made in Merrifield Sex Assault
May 14
- Fairfax County Hosts Small Business Conference May 24
- Video: Tapestry for Tomorrow Art Contest
- Business Delegation from India Visits Fairfax County Next Week
- Riverbend Park Hosts Smallmouth Rodeo May 18; Registration Required
- New Jobs This Week Include Museum Collections, Natural Resources, Programmers
- Boating Safety Tips, Safety Patrols Begin Soon
- Shop at Green Spring Garden's Annual Garden Day May 19
May 11
- New Voter Registration Cards Being Mailed
- Fairfax Nurse is State’s Public Health Nurse of the Year
- Sex Assault Near Gallows Road in Merrifield
- Police Make Arrest in Property Destruction Case at Mosque
- Friends of the Fairfax City Library Donate $50,000
- Rockin' n' Adoptn' Event May 15-19 Showcases Senior Cats
- Weekender: Basic Gardening Class, Saturday Art Walk
- U.S. Small Business Administration Honors a Fairfax EDA Director
- Lamond Park to Be Renamed in Honor of Gilbert McCutcheon
- Location Changed for May 18 Youth Track and Field Games
- Homelessness Point-in-Time Survey Results Released
- Ceremony for Mount Eagle Park Improvements on May 12
May 10
- Celebrate McLean Day, Saturday, May 19
- Mother's Day Gift - Parenting Education Classes
- Name a Tributary to Accotink Creek; Deadline July 16
- Technology Demo for Residents With Low Vision or Blindness, Saturday, May 19
May 9
- Possible Serial Burglar Arrested in Reston
- Police Investigating Abduction and Robbery in Springfield
- Video: Inaugural Riverbend Smallmouth Rodeo
- Free Telephone Family Caregiver Support Group in Korean May 15
- Centreville Regional Library Celebrates 20th Anniversary May 19
- DPSC Celebrates 9-1-1 Quality Assurance Professionals Week
- NVRC for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons Celebrates Communication Expo May 12
May 8
- May 6-12 is Child Care Professionals Week in Fairfax County
- Driver Charged with Hit and Run, Vehicle Seized
- First Place Finish for Sheriff's Office Honor Guard
- State Joins National Blood Pressure Control Initiative with “Million Hearts™ VA” Challenge
- County 9-1-1 is Certified Partner of National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- Tips for Wildlife and Family Friendly Backyards in New Stewardship Brochure
May 7
- Celebrate Local History, Culture and Community at Chantilly Day
- Police Investigate Accidental Workplace Death in Chantilly
- Watch May "County Magazine”: Space Shuttle, Beekeeping, Technology for Visually Impaired
- Find Info Faster on Updated Services for Older Adults Webpage
- Police Search for Driver in Mount Vernon Area Death Case
- Library Invites Residents to Read the Same Book
- New Jobs This Week Include Transportation Planner
May 4
- Upcoming Detours/Delays at Fairfax County Parkway/Fair Lakes Parkway
- Park Authority Offers A Variety of Summer Camp Options for Children
- Missing Mount Vernon Girl in Custody of Family
- May is National Bike Month
- Boat Season Opens Early at Riverbend Park
- Weekender: Farmers Markets, Creature Comforts Exhibition and Wetlands Awareness Day
May 3
- Register Now for May 18-19 Youth Track and Field Meet
- Audrey Moore RECenter Men's Summer Basketball League; Register by May 18
- Chat with a Building Pro at Multiple Home Depot Locations May 5-6
- SACC's Camp Discovery Offers Kids an Adventure-Filled Summer
- May 8 Civil War Commemorative Program Highlights Ox Hill Battle; Register Now
- Haul Your Hazards to the Mason Governmental Center Saturday May 5
- Video: Farmers Markets 2012 Opening
- 12-Year-Old Girl Missing From Mount Vernon Area
May 2
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News, BOS Highlights, and Health and Safety Podcasts
- Make A Wand: Harry Potter Craft Workshop May 5
- Video: Older Americans Month 2012-Never too Old to Play
- Friends of the Library Offer May Book Sales
- Sheriff's Office Fields All-Female Team for May 5 Honor Guard Competition
- Video: Healthy Strides Inaugural Community 10K/5K/Fun Run
- Online Transcript of Preparing for Kindergarten Discussion
- May 6–12 is Arson Awareness Week
- Ellanor C. Lawrence Park’s Visitor Center Celebrates 30 Years
- Human Rights Awards to Be Presented May 15, 2012
May 1
- Video: 2012 Volunteer Service Awards
- Photos: May 1 Board of Supervisors Presentations
- Board of Supervisors Adopts FY 2013 Budget
- May Is Lyme Disease Awareness Month: Families Encouraged to Learn How to Protect Themselves
- Pit Bull Adoption and Foster Program/Volunteers Recognized
- Town Elections Today; Polls Open Until 7 p.m.
- 46 Companies Adding Almost 2,000 Jobs in Fairfax County
- College Admissions Process Seminar May 5
- Video: Earth Day / Arbor Day 2012 Celebration



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