Good day, I’m Terry Rounds, and welcome to the Fairfax County News to Use podcast of July 10th, 2007. Coming up, learn about cat adoptions, an upcoming flea market and a new book about Fairfax County history. Links to topics mentioned in this podcast can be found online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news.
Cat and kitten adoptions are in the spotlight for the month of July at
the Animal Shelter. Families interested in adopting a cat or kitten are
encouraged to drop by the shelter throughout the month to meet the
wonderful animals that are available and looking for a loving new home.
The first 100 cats adopted in the month of July will receive a free spay
or neuter, a potential savings of between $70 and $100. The shelter, at
4500 West Ox Road in Fairfax, will be open Tuesdays through Fridays from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special Sunday
adoption hours will be from noon to 4 p.m. on July 15th, 22nd and
29th.
Clean out the dusty corners of your attic and garage and turn those used goods into cash! A community Flea Market will be held on Saturday, July 28th, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon. The vendor fee is only $30; vendors keep all of the proceeds from their sales. The event is free for shoppers. Call 703-324-8750 for more information.
And finally, learn some history about Fairfax County. A new book
entitled “Fairfax Stories 1607-2007” — commemorates the 400th anniversary
of the founding of Jamestown. The anthology describes more than 400 years
of characters, stories, pictures and history; includes more than 30
essays; and contains 260 pages of entertainment and education.
One excerpt discusses Confederate spies:
“A young lady at or near Fairfax Court House, has also been arrested…charged with giving information that led to the late raid on the Court House. This young lady in question…was arrested as a Confederate spy….So, was she or wasn’t she?”
And another excerpt discusses Fairfax around the time of the Spanish-American War:
“The Spanish-American War was a milestone for Fairfax County because it helped develop Dunn Loring and it triggered the migration of Filipino Americans, some of whom settled in Fairfax County along with other Asian Americans.”
To purchase a copy of the book for $10, visit the Maps and Publications Center at the Fairfax County Government Center or call 703-324-2974.
That’s all for this News to Use podcast. Thanks for listening. For more information about the topics in this podcast and for continuous news updates, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You may also call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. News to Use is produced by the Fairfax County, Virginia, government.