<lst> Send your organization's announcement to The Herndon Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail to herndon@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged.
<mh>2002 Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards
<bt>Volunteer Fairfax is accepting nominations for its tenth annual Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards, "A Salute to Volunteers." The public is invited to nominate individuals and groups who have volunteered noteworthy time, energy and expertise to meet community needs. Businesses, individuals, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, and civic groups are encouraged to submit nominations. All nomination forms must be received by 5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 25. Call Volunteer Fairfax at 703-246-3460 or visit www.volunteerfairfax.org to receive a nomination form.
<mh>FISH Seeking Manager
<bt>Herndon-Reston FISH (Friendly Instant Sympathetic Help), a 30-year-old, not for profit organization serving Reston and Herndon, seeks a manager for its thrift store, the Bargain Loft. This volunteer position offers an opportunity to serve area neighbors by generating revenue to support FISH community service. These services focus on providing quick response to needs for rent and utility supplements, pharmacy bills, rides to medical appointments and seasonal food baskets, among other things. FISH and the Bargain Loft have no paid staff. All of its work is accomplished through volunteers.
The manager's position consists of leading a group of volunteers in all merchandising and operational aspects of running a small retail store. No specific background is required, although previous retail experience is helpful. Call 703-437-0600.
<mh>Girl Scouts Need Volunteers
<bt>The Girl Scout Council is looking for volunteers to serve as troop leaders, help with cookie sales, plan special events, translate and conduct training for outdoor and other activities. Call 800-523-7898 or visit www.gscnc.org/gscnc/vol.htm.
<mh>Home Health Needs Volunteers
<bt>Inova VNA Home Health needs volunteers to act as friendly visitors to lonely, homebound patients. Volunteers are asked to spend one to two hours a week talking to the patients, running errands and doing odd jobs. Visits can be made during the day, evening or on weekends. Training is provided. Call 703-642-9041.
<mh>Jobs for Seniors
<bt>Persons older than 50 looking for permanent work in Northern Virginia may call Senior Employment Resources at 703-750-1936, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., for an interview.
<mh>Volunteer at Park
<bt>Frying Pan Park in Herndon is looking for program assistant volunteers to assist with programs for school-age children exploring life on the farm. No experience necessary, just willingness to learn, ability to interact with children and interest in rural heritage. Training provided. Volunteers needed during the day Monday-Friday. Minimum age 18. Call 703-324-8750.
<mh>FISH Needs Volunteers
<bt>Herndon-Reston FISH (Friendly Instant Sympathetic Help) desperately needs volunteers on Saturdays to serve as cashiers at its thrift shop The Bargain Loft. Located at 311 Spring St. in Herndon, the store hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and the minimum time commitment is two hours. The Loft can always use volunteers for the other times it is open. The hours during the week are 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. FISH also needs drivers for its assistance program to drive the elderly or infirm to their doctor’s office. The Loft needs drivers to assist with pickup and delivery of furniture on Sundays. Call Mary Kaye at 703-437-0600.
<mh>Legion Seeks Laser Printer
<bt>The Wayne M. Kidwell Post 184 of the American Legion is seeking the donation of a laser jet printer in order to assist the post with its veteran and community support efforts. The donation would be tax-deductible. Interested donors may call Jack Hickson at 703-437-5217 or www.osint.org/legion.
<mh>Herndon Rotary Club Scholarships
<bt>The Herndon Rotary Club is accepting applications for their annual scholarship programs: one $6,000 four year college scholarship ($1,500 per year), and one $2,000 two year college or vocational scholarship ($1,000 per year). Applicants must be graduating seniors at Herndon High School or any high school senior residing within the Town of Herndon. Applicants will be judged on the basis of citizenship, extra curricular activities, two essays, letters of recommendation, and scholarship. Deadline for submission is May 3. Applications can be obtained at the Career Center at Herndon High School or by calling Dr. Thomas Finley at 703-471-7810.
<mh>Becca Murray on her way up
<bt>Becca Murray, a 2000 graduate of Herndon High School, has been selected assistant stage manager in the Mary Washington College production of "Gemini." The performances of "Gemini" are scheduled for Feb. 14-16, and 21-23, at 8 p.m. and Feb. 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. at the Klein Theatre. Tickets cost $6 ($4 for students and seniors). For more information call 540-654-1124.
<mh>Preschool registration at the Herndon Community Center
<bt>Registration has begun for the 2002-03 preschool program at the Herndon Community Center. Openings are available for both the Tuesday/Thursday class for ages 3-4 and the Monday/Wednesday/Friday class for ages 4-5. Each class meets from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be potty-trained. For more information call Catherine at 703-435-6868 ext. 113.
<mh>Women's History Month
<bt>Celebrate Women's History Month by looking at the Impact of Women in Political Office with the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area at its March meetings. Guests are welcome to participate in the study and discussion of the impact of women's participation in political life at all governmental levels. The evening meeting for League members and guests in the Reston-Herndon area will take place at the Reston Museum on Lake Anne's Washington Plaza on Wednesday, March 13, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-471-6364 for further information. For more information, call 703-658-9150 or visit the League's web site at www.lwv-fairfax.org.
<mh>Kindergarten Open House
<bt>Play and Learn at Dulles Corner is having an Open House for its full-day 2002/2003 Kindergarten. The Open House will take place on Thursday, February 21, from 6-7 p.m. Play and Learn at Dulles Corner is a non-profit child care center and Kindergarten located at 2355 Dulles Corner Blvd. (diagonally from the Dulles/Herndon Hyatt). For more information call the Center at 703 713-3983.
<mh>Call for Herndon Talent for Herndon Festival Saturday, June 1, 2002
<bt>This will be the fifth year for a stage show called "Locally Grown," which features a wealth of Herndon talent Interested talent can stop by the Herndon Community Center to pick up an application. Completed applications with CD, video, or audio tape, must be sent to Town of Herndon, Department of Parks and Recreation, Attention: Holly Peopple, P.O. Box 427, Herndon, Va. All talent will be screened and selected by the Festival Entertainment Committee and applicants will be notified by mail if selected to participate or not. The performance sets are 45 minutes long and will be a gratis showcasing of Herndon talent.
<mh>Celebrating George Washington
<bt>The George Washington University Virginia Campus and the Loudoun Museum present "George Washington: Charting New Territories in Leadership," on Thursday, Feb 21 from 3-5 p.m. at the GW Virginia Campus, 20101 Campus Way, Ashburn. It is a special symposium celebrating George Washington's birthday and the 10-year anniversary of GW's Virginia campus. The panel will explore Washington's connections to Northern Virginia and Loudoun County. Moderating the panel will be Doug Foard, Ph.D., the executive director of the Loudoun Museum. Cost $10 for general public, free for GW Corporate Liaison Program members and Loudoun Museum Members.
For reservations, call (703) 726-8300 or e-mail to reservations@va.gwu.edu
<mh>Women's History Month
<bt>Celebrate Women's History Month by looking at the Impact of Women in Political Office with the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area at its March meetings. Guests are welcome to participate in the study and discussion of the impact of women's participation in political life at all governmental levels.
The League will meet at 15 locations throughout the Fairfax area during the second week of each March, including the Mason District Government Center at 9:30 a.m. on March 12, the Reston Museum at Lake Anne's Washington Plaza at 7:30 p.m. on March 13, and the Beacon Street Restaurant at 13041 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway in Fairfax at 6:45 p.m. on March 14. Call 703-658-9150 or visit www.lwv-fairfax.org for the locations of other meetings and further information.
<mh>Soccer registration
<bt>Reston Soccer Association's Spring 2002 registration is
now open. Registration is available for youth born on or before 7/31/1996 thru 8/01/1982. Online registration is available at www.restonsoccer.com. Early registration begins January 16th, and continues thru March 2nd. After March 2nd all applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Register early! Paper forms are also available at the Reston Community Center and the Reston Regional Library. Reston Soccer info line call: 703-860-2313
email: restonsoccer@aol.com
<mh>Show auditions
<bt>The Reston Community Players present The Women, a 40s Satire by Clare Booth Luce. 16 women ages 18-60 are needed. The auditions are on March 1, at 7:30 p.m. and March 2, at 2 p.m., at 266 Sunset Park Dr. Sunset Bus. Pk, Herndon. For more information call 703-330-9814 or visit www.restonplayers.org.
<mh>Scared to talk?
<bt>Dulles Masters Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the AT&T Building in Herndon, from noon-1 p.m. The club is open for everybody. For more information call 703-444-2655 or e-mail at pchefdiana@aol.com.