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Official Trick-or-Treat Hours in City of Fairfax

Halloween trick or treating is permitted in the City of Fairfax between , 6-8 PM on October 31st., All trick-or-treaters should be supervised by an adult. Children should never enter a house while trick-or-treating, especially a stranger’s house. Additional Halloween Safety Tips Adults and children can keep Halloween safe and fun by following safety rules [...]

Halloween Trick-or-Treating Time in Vienna

Halloween is on Monday, October 31. In the Town of Vienna, there is no set start or ending time for trick-or-treating activities. The Vienna Police Department; however, urges children to carry flashlights and/or wear reflective costumes. Children should stay in groups and parents should accompany their children as they trick-or-treat. Also, please be sure to [...]

Falls Church Certified Green

The City of Falls Church has been recognized for the fourth year in a row as a Virginia “Certified Green Government” for successfully implementing environmental policies and taking practical actions to reduce carbon emissions.  The Green Government certification is part of the Virginia Municipal League’s Green Government Challenge. Local governments who received the recognition earned [...]

Halloween Carnival in Falls Church

The City of Falls Church annual Halloween Carnival for infants through 5th graders is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St.  Entry fee is $2 per child, ages 2 and up.  Adults and children under 2 are free.  Activities are planned from 6-7 p.m. for infants through [...]

Road Closures for Fairfax High School Homecoming

Fairfax High School will hold its annual homecoming parade October 14, and traffic delays will be in effect beginning around 4 pm on Old Lee Highway. The parade route on Old Lee Highway will be from Colony Road to Rebel Run. Traffic delays will begin around 4 pm and will last until after the parade [...]

Recent Flooding Underscores Need for Disaster Planning

The recent flooding that impacted the eastern seaboard and particularly in Fairfax County underscores the need for everyone to be prepared should disaster strike. Being prepared for natural disasters—floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes—is the best way to protect yourself and your family. When a natural disaster is imminent, you’ll have to act quickly, so it’s [...]

Traffic Alert: Detours in Effect for Fall Festival 10/10

The following traffic detours will be in effect from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. October 8 during the Fall Festival: Route 236/Main Street (eastbound) — Traffic will turn right on Judicial Drive, right on Route 123/Chain Bridge Road, left on Armstrong Street, left on Sideburn Road, right on Sager Avenue, left on Locust Street, right [...]

Confederate Flag Ceremony, Talk Held on Main Street in Fairfax

The Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Frank Stringfellow Camp #822 will hold a commemoration ceremony and talk by Mike Shumaker regarding the approval of the Confederate battle flag at 5 p.m. September 25. This event will take place at the Battle Flag Marker on the corner of Route 236/Main Street and Oak Street.

Arts and Crafts Show at South Run RECenter

Annual Art Show Approaches Fourth Annual Arts and Craft Show at South Run RECenterExperience the world of arts and crafts by more than 50 artisans at the third annual Arts and Crafts Show at South Run RECenter. The event takes place on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, October [...]

Shelter Hosts Low-cost Rabies Clinic in Annandale

Services offered in Mason District to Serve More Residents WHAT:                       Low-Cost Rabies Clinic WHEN:                       Sunday, Sept 18, 2011 2 – 4 p.m. WHERE:                     Mason District Governmental Center 6507 Columbia Pike Annandale, VA 22003 The Fairfax County Animal Shelter will take its low-cost rabies vaccination clinic on the road to Annandale, hosting the Sept. 18 clinic [...]


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