Dog Registration Deadline, Community Forum on Scams, Board of Supervisors Meeting

Here's a quick look at some upcoming events in our community this week.
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1. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax. View the agenda online. 
2. Children can learn techniques to help them prevent bullying at a “Bully Defense” course at 7 p.m. Monday at the Pohick Regional Library on 6450 Sydenstricker Road. The class is for students ages 6-12. Find out how to register online.
3. There will be a community forum about financial scams on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mason Government Center, located at 6507 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department will lead the presentation.
4. The deadline for licensing your dog in Fairfax County is on Jan. 31. All dogs in the county over four months old must be license. Find out how to register.
5. Becky’s Pet Care is looking for dog walkers and pet sitters in the area. The company is hosting a hiring fair at 10 a.m. Friday at the Panera at the 5926 Kingstowne Towne Center in Alexandra.