Celebration of Libraries, Women's Clubs and Florence Jodzies

Vale Schoolhouse, 3124 Fox Mill Rd, Oakton, VA | Get Directions »
FREE

Vale Club and Oakton Women’s Club invite the public to a celebration of “Libraries, Women’s Clubs and Florence Jodzies.”  The gathering will conclude with the unveiling of a state historic highway marker honoring Mrs. Jodzies, the founder of Vale Club. 

Speakers include:

Jean Ann Bolling, wife of Lieutenant Governor Bill BollingGerry Connolly, Congressman, 11th District

Kathleen S. Kilpatrick, Director, Virginia Department of Historic Resources & State Historic Preservation Officer

Edwin Sam Clay, Director of Libraries, Fairfax County Public Library

Carlene A. Garner, International President, General Federation of Women's Clubs

Patricia Strat, Vale Club History Committee

Vale Schoolhouse is at the corner of Vale and Fox Mill Roads; the parking lot is off Vale Road. Additional parking is across the street at Vale United Methodist Church, 11528 Vale Road.  The Schoolhouse is at the top of a small gravel hill and sturdy footwear is recommended. The highway marker is at the northwest corner of Fox Mill Road and Helmont Drive. Parking for the marker unveiling is on Saddle Crescent Circle.