The document summarizes various topics from the July 28, 2010 News to Use Podcast. It discusses: 1) An upcoming Wounded Warriors Golf Tournament on August 5th to help injured veterans and a need for volunteers. 2) Upcoming public forums in August and September to discuss watershed management plans to protect local streams. 3) Cooling assistance and fan programs for low-income households and seniors to help during hot weather, with application deadlines in mid-August. 4) New $33 vehicle registration fees included in the October 5th personal property tax bills for cars normally in Fairfax County as of July 1st, with additional requirements for some town residents.

1. News to Use Podcast July 28, 2010

2. Topics July 28, 2010: Wounded Warriors Golf Tournament. Watershed Management. Cooling Assistance and Fan Program. Car Registration Fee.

3. Wounded Warriors Operation WOW! Wounded Warriors Golf Tournament Thursday, Aug. 5, 9:10 a.m., at Burke Lake Golf Course. Residents with military experience are needed to volunteer with wounded warriors injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. Call 703-324-9566 to help.

4. Watershed Management Watershed management plans help identify and address the issues impacting our environment to protect and restore county streams and other water resources. Open forums in August and September. For information, contact the Stormwater Planning Division at 703-324-5500.

5. Cooling Assistance Federally funded program: Helps eligible low-income households with at least one person considered especially vulnerable to heat: a child under age six, a disabled individual or an adult age 60 or older. Applications are accepted through Monday, Aug. 16.

6. Fan Program Electric fan distribution program: Provides free fans and/or window air conditioners to eligible senior adults. Must be at least 60 years old, need a fan to prevent heat-related health problems and meet income eligibility. Limit of one fan per household. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs

7. Vehicle Registration 2010 Fairfax County Personal Property Tax bills are due on Oct. 5. Bills include a new $33 registration fee for cars normally located in the county as of July 1, 2010. There is no county windshield decal to purchase or display.

8. Vehicle Registration Residents living within the towns of Clifton, Herndon and Vienna have additional decal and/or fee requirements. Failure to locally register vehicles on time will result in additional penalties. Register online or call 703-222-8234. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dta

9. Additional Information www.fairfaxcounty.gov www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news www.fairfaxcounty.gov/opa/getfairfax 703-FAIRFAX (324-7329).