<lst>The monthly meeting of NARFE Chapter 893 Springfield (National Association of Retired Federal Employees) takes place Wednesday, Feb. 12, at St. John's United Methodist Church, 5312 Backlick Road, Springfield. The business meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by a program presentation by Al Beyer, an Elderhostal Ambassador. Beyer will present a program on "Exploring the World of Elderhostel." Travel and educational opportunities for every interest and travel budget are available. For more information, contact Chapter 893 President, Ann M. Collins at 703-569-5224 or e-mail: NARFE893@aol.com.
A free workshop on how to use the non-profit Nehemiah Gift Program to become a homeowner will meet Saturday, Feb. 15, 3-5 p.m., at the Fairfax Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Call 800-362-3878 code 4164.
The League of Women Voters invites Fairfax area residents to attend one of its February unit meetings for a discussion of public trust and confidence in the justice system. The League's meetings take place at 15 locations throughout Fairfax County and Fairfax City, on Feb. 11 to 13. Local meetings will take place on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 9:30 a.m. at Kings Park Library and on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 6:15 p.m., at Yen Cheng Restaurant, 9992 Main St., Fairfax. The meetings are free (dinner excluded) and no registration is required. Call 703-658-9150 or visit the League's Web site on for further information and other meeting locations.