Learn about the Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax, the Community Association Seminar on Transparent Governance, a new statewide call center for the Virginia Department of Transportation, the November issue of “County Magazine” and Premature Birth Awareness Month in Fairfax County.
2. Topics Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax. Community Association Seminar on Transparent Governance. VDOT Statewide Call Center. November “County Magazine.” Premature Birth Awareness Month in Fairfax County.
3. Healthier Fairfax Communitywide online health survey through Nov. 15. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/mapp For everyone who lives, works or plays in Fairfax County, the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church, and the towns of Clifton, Herndon and Vienna.
4. Healthier Fairfax Learn more or get involved at the Health Department's website, e-mail hdmapp@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-246-8856.
5. Transparent Governance Community Association Seminar: “Transparent Governance” will be held on Monday, Nov. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Board Auditorium of the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. The event is free, however registration is required.
6. Transparent Governance Industry leaders will discuss how to increase transparency in association governance and recent legislation and regulations that impact homeowner and condominium association communities. Call 703-324-3218 for more info.
7. VDOT Service Center Virginia Department of TransportationCustomer Service Center will take calls and answer transportation questions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623)/ Report road hazards and potholes, ask transportation questions or request maintenance services.
8. VDOT Statewide Call Center Service Center handlesup to 1,000 calls a day;on average, each call isanswered in approximately 28 seconds. Up-to-the minute traffic information is also online at www.511virginia.org.
9. County Magazine November topics: VolunteerFest. Fall for Fairfax highlights. Driving safety tips to help avoid collisions with deer. Winterizing your home and lowering energy costs What to know about shopping scams and buying gift cards. Tips to keep bedbugs out of your home.
10. County Magazine “County Magazine” can be seenon Channel 16: Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Monday at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at 5 p.m. Thursday at 2:30 and 10:30 p.m. Friday at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at 3:30 p.m. It also can also be seen on a computer at the above days and times with Live Video Streaming or anytime with Video on Demand.
11. County Magazine “County Magazine” can also beseen on a computer at days andtimes previously mentioned with Live Video Streaming or anytime with Video on Demand.
12. Premature Birth Awareness November is Premature BirthAwareness Month in Fairfax County Expectant mothers should choose a healthy lifestyle that includes a prenatal diet rich in folic acid, medical care before and during pregnancy, and knowing how to recognize and respond to the signs and symptoms of pre-term labor.
13. Premature Birth Awareness November is Premature BirthAwareness Month in Fairfax County More information to prevent premature birth is at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd.