Visit the Workhouse Arts Center on Saturday, May 18, from 12-5 p.m. and sample microbrews, cider, wine, and spirits!

Enjoy delicious food, music and lawn games and don’t miss the exciting art battle 🎨

Learn more: bit.ly/3zN53eu

26th Annual National Drug Take Back Day Results.💊 Full story here ➡️ bit.ly/44jr5nG #FCPD

Chilly temperatures and rain didn’t keep people away from safely disposing of unneeded medications during Rx Take Back Day over the weekend.

If you couldn’t make it on Saturday, learn about year-round prescription and over the counter medication disposal: bit.ly/2HVKVgC

Scammers will go to any length to intimidate, trick, or deceive victims. One common scam is the law enforcement scam.

Fairfax County Police shares tips on how to protect yourself: bit.ly/48E1iXI

It is going to be hot today! #FCFRD encourages residents to practice heat safety & stay cool.
✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Take breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places when possible.
✅ Check on your friends & neighbors.
✅ Never leave kids or pets in vehicles unattended.

📣 Just a few days left until the #EmptyTheShelters adoption event! Thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation 🐶🐱, adoption fees will be waived for ALL pets at both shelter locations from May 2nd to May 5th! 💚 Visit bit.ly/3Q4Odk9 to see all our adoptable pets.

📅Calendar Alert! The Business Personal Property Tax Filing Deadline is Coming Up on Wednesday, May 1.

Learn more: bit.ly/2P7oFpO

The new experimental National Weather Service HeatRisk shows there is a Moderate Risk for heat-related impacts today, mainly due to the very warm temps for late April. This type of heat mostly effects individuals who are sensitive to heat. More information at wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk

Reminder: The filing and payment deadline for Virginia individual income taxes is Wednesday, May 1. If your income is under a certain amount, you may be eligible to file electronically for free. Learn more: bit.ly/44iF510

Fairfax CORE connects entrepreneurs and business owners with experts who can help you start and grow your businesses. Visit: bit.ly/3vwZtyy for more information!
VIDEO: bit.ly/3J2picV #FairfaxCore #StartupSupport

Waitlist applications open today, April 29, at 8 a.m. for select affordable properties. The applications will be open through Sunday, May 5.

Learn more: bit.ly/2TkKUFX

#ICYMI Fairfax Animals introduced a new program: Adoption Audition, a no-strings-attached, five-day adoption trial on select shelter pets 🐶

For more information on Adoption Auditions, visit bit.ly/3vMiCg1.

Join us at Fort Hunt Park for the 6th Annual #Environment Expo 🌎 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be music, giveaways, exhibitions, live animal demonstrations & more.

Details: bit.ly/3To3pt3?utm_so…

#ICYMI Celebrate Hybla Valley at tomorrow’s Spring Fling 🌷

Enjoy family-friendly activities and check out the new community mural being painted at the W.I.S.H. garden.

📅 April 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
📍 Hybla Valley Community Center

More: bit.ly/44gaDo6

Join us for a family-friendly event that celebrates the rich diversity of Culmore 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Learn about a wide range of county resources available and enjoy free refreshments and entertainment! 🎶

☀️ May 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍 Woodrow Wilson Library

Details: bit.ly/42412i2?utm_so…

Students at Annandale Terrace Elementary School are planting trees for a big Arbor Day celebration today, April 26 🌳

The ceremony is part of a grant program to support tree preservation and planting.

Learn more: bit.ly/3w8sBwb

Take advantage of free, convenient, confidential, and safe disposal of unused or expired medications during Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27 📅

💊 Drop off unused or expired medications at these drop-off sites in our county: bit.ly/3JbQeXG?utm_so…

🎉 Happy anniversary to Huntley Meadows Park. That land became part of the Fairfax County Park Authority on this date in 1975. Here's to all the muskrats, birds, and wildlife that call this place home!
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📷: Jane Gamble

Each Friday throughout the year, we will be highlighting these is a series we are calling 'Free With Your Library Friday!'

This week: In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, learn about opportunities with our TAB groups and more!

Learn more: bit.ly/FCPL_FreeFriday

#ICYMI There are two new scams circulating in our county and across Virginia:

Court Scam:
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Toll Charge Scam:
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