Village News - August 8, 2024

August 8, 2024

 

Not much news since it has only been a week. It was good to see Supervisor Herrity and several Fairfax County Police officers visit Village West Pool on Tuesday for the National Night Out Event. We were one of 159 events throughout the County.

 

1 – Safety

2 – Inova Blood Drive at Village West Pool – Saturday, 8/10, 12-4pm

3 – Storm Resources

4 – Juice Box With a Cop – Saturday, 8/10, 10am-12pm

5 – Reduced Fee Vaccine and Microchipping Events

6 – Calendar

 

 

1 –    A member asked me to mention that wearing light colored and/or reflective clothes at dusk and nighttime will increase your visibility to motorists. Walking with a light will help as well.

         Please be mindful that school starts August 18. Look out for buses, children walking to school, and more students driving.

 

 

 

2 –    This Saturday, 8/10, 12-4pm, will be a blood drive at Village West Pool. A Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot. You can schedule an appointment at

https://www.inovabloodsaves.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/34303

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3 -    Here is a lot of information from the Braddock District newsletter:

         The National Weather Service is forecasting Tropical Storm Debby to impact Fairfax County throughout the weekend. Here are resources for the expected storms:

 

Report Power Outages

 

Report Other Utility Problems:

  • Verizon: Website | 1-800-837-4966
  • Cox: Website | (703) 378-8422 or text 54512
  • Comcast/Xfinity: Website | (800) 934-6489
  • Washington Gas Emergency: Website | (844) 927-4427, select option 1, TTY 711 or (800) 735-2258
  • Columbia Gas: Website | (800) 544-5606, TTY (800) 231-3238
  • Fairfax Water: Website | (703) 698-5600
  • After Hours Emergency: (703) 698-5613

 

If the power/cable/phone/internet go out, please call to report it. The more people that report an outage to a utility, the more urgency they put into resolving it.

 

 

 

4 -    Also from the Braddock District newsletter:

The commanders and officers of the FCPD West Springfield District Station will host “Juice Box with a Cop” on Saturday, August 10, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the West Springfield District Station (6140 Rolling Road, Springfield). There will be free car seat inspections and a visit from McGruff the Crime Dog. 

 

During this event, FCPD will be supporting their area partner, Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO), with collecting school supplies for those who need them. You can also help by donating an item in new condition:

 

  • High School Backpacks (17 to 19 inches)
  • #2 Yellow Pencils (Ticonderoga Brand preferred)
  • Elmers Brand Glue Stick regular size
  • Wide Rule ONLY Composition books
  • College Rule ONLY Spiral notebooks
  • 2-inch Binders
  • Plastic Pencil Boxes
  • College Rule ONLY Loose-leaf paper
  • Paper folders with pockets
  • Crayola Brand Colored Pencils 12 pack
  • Crayola Brand Broad Markers
  • Crayola Brand Crayons 24 pack
  • Blunt scissors
  • DRY ERASE Broad tip Markers
  • Primary Writing paper pads
  • Small packs Construction paper

 

If you have any questions before the event, contact Tony Capizzi at (703) 277-2363 or Anthony.capizzi@fairfaxcounty.gov.

 

 

5 -    The County Shelters offer vaccines and microchipping without a vet visit fee. The next few events are:

Monday, Aug. 19    9 to 11 a.m.     4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

Monday, Sept. 9     9 to 11 a.m.     4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

Friday, Sept. 13       9 to 11 a.m.     8875 Lorton Road, Lorton, VA 22079

Rabies Vaccination $20

DHPPi (dogs only) $20

                  FVRCP (cats only) $20

Microchip $20

Dog License $10

You can get more information at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/petresources/rabiesclinics

 

 

 

         6 -    Calendar

 

                  8/10 – Blood Drive at Village West Pool – 12-4pm

                  8/10 – Juice Box With a Cop – West Springfield District Station – 10am-12pm

                  8/18 – First Day of School

8/19 – County Shelter Event – 9-11am

9/2 – Labor Day Holiday

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