Our Neighbors Child
<lst>Our Neighbors Child (ONC) is a local organization that provides toys and clothing for more than 500 families in the local area who are having a difficult time. Fairfax County determines which families have the greatest needs, and then local volunteers work together to meet them.
ONC is in its 14th year and is looking for groups or individuals to "adopt" the clothing needs of local families for the holiday season. Contact Tracy McInturff at 703-222-6669, or at gmfamily1@aol.com.
<sh>Providing For Needy Families
<lst>The WFCM Holiday Food Basket Program provides food for the holidays for needy families in the local zip code areas. Last year 325 baskets were distributed at Thanksgiving; this year the need far exceeds that number. Donors generously provide for families in need by donating holiday baskets or food gift cards. There are many ways to contribute. No donation is too small and no donation is wasted. Call or WFCM at 703-988-9656 or e-mail at wfcmholidayfood05@hotmail.com
<cal1>THROUGH NOV. 20
<cal2>Theatre for the Community, a professional theater company, will conclude its inaugural season by presenting Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize winning play, "Harvey," now through Nov. 20 at The Cramer Center, 9008 Center St. in Old Town Manassas. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. There will be a talk-back with the audience following the Sunday matinee on November 13. Tickets are $12 for Adults, and $8 for Students and Seniors, and are available at Cramer's Music & Taboret Art Supplies or at the door, subject to availability.
<cal1>THURSDAY/NOV. 10
<cal2>Centreville Quilters Unlimited will have an auction, open to the public, at Colin Powell Elementary School.
<cal1>FRIDAY/NOV. 11
<cal2>The Chantilly Academy Air Force ROTC cadets will perform during a Veterans' Day salute at Forest Glen, off Westfields Boulevard in Sully Station. The ceremony will be Friday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m.
<cal1>NOV. 11-13
<cal2>12th Annual Northern Virginia Christmas Market, Nov. 11-13 at the Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly. Event runs Friday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Market will feature more than 300 fine artisans from more than 20 states. More than 20 "Taste of the Holiday" specialty food vendors will sell a variety of treats. Admission is $7 for adults, covers all three days. Free parking. Children 12 and under admitted free. Call 703-378-0910.
<cal1>SATURDAY/NOV. 12
<cal2>Cat adoption event from 12-4 p.m. at Weber's Pet Supermarket, 14508 A Lee Road, Chantilly. Sponsored by Dewey Animals. Contact 703-631-2738 or visit my.fcc.net/-dewey.animals
<cal1>SATURDAY/NOV. 12
<cal2>The Manassas Art Guild will present a Native American bead working demonstration. The public is welcome to attend the session Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Central Library, 8601 Mathis Avenue. Those wanting to try their hand at beading are encouraged to contribute a small fee for beading supplies. Other agenda items will include advance planning for the Guild's upcoming Holiday Art Show at the Java Rock Coffee House on Sunday, Dec. 4. Call 703-392-7543.
<cal1>SATURDAY/NOV. 12
<cal2>The League of Women Voters public forum on the “International Bill of Rights for Women,” will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Northern Virginia Community College's Ernst Cultural Center on the Annandale campus. The forum is free and open to the public, and no registration is required. Christianne Klein, the weekend anchor at WJLA, will moderate a panel of four experts on the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The panel is expected to address the provisions of CEDAW, its relevance to women around the globe, and the reasons why CEDAW has not been ratified by the United States.
Call the League at 703-780-3343 or e-mail lwvfa@ecoisp.com. More details about CEDAW and the forum can also be found by visiting the League’s Web site at www.lwv-fairfax.org.
<cal1>SATURDAY/NOV. 12
<cal2>Troop 30 Hosts Webelos in the Woods on Nov. 12, from 2-8:30 p.m., Boy Scout Troop 30, sponsored by Centreville Presbyterian Church, will host an event for local Webelos II Scouts at Bull Run Regional Park. Webelo II Scouts can learn basic Scout skills such as tying knots, fire building, first aid and orienteering. A get-to-know-you dinner will be served followed by an evening campfire program. Contact Gregg Badger, at 703-378-7538 or e-mail badgerfam@starpower.net to RSVP.
<cal1>SATURDAY/NOV. 12
<cal2>Bowl-a-thon for the Children's Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 12:30-6 p.m. Put a team together with no more than four people. The registration fee is $40 per person. Make checks payable to NALC ERC. Prizes will be awarded for Highest Game and Most money raised by an individual. Call 703-830-2695.
<cal1>SATURDAY/NOV. 12
<cal2>Fairfax County's First Annual History Conference, "People, Places & Preservation." Featuring Ron Maxwell, Feature Film Maker of epic Civil War motion pictures, "Gettysburg" and "Gods & Generals." Also, a panel of presenters including Jean Federico, director, Historic Alexandria. Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ellmore Farm Center, Frying Pan Park, 2739 West Ox Road, Herndon. Tickets are $10 and include a catered lunch.
<cal1>SATURDAY/NOV. 12
<cal2>Sully Historic Site brings the past to life. On Saturday, Nov. 12 from 1-3 p.m., experience "Life at the Quarter: Hands-on-History." Explore the representative slave cabin and learn about life at the slave quarter. Lend a hand with the chores, help put the garden to bed for the winter and take home a reminder of your visit. Watch a traditional brick maker at the slave quarter as he demonstrates the trade. Help to make a brick. Call Sully Historic Site at 703-437-1794. Cost is $4. House tours given on the hour are offered at a separate cost of $5 for adults and $3 for children.
<cal1>SATURDAY/NOV. 12
On Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m., seven young Alliance Theatre actors will give a free, 20-minute performance at the Barnes & Noble at Fair Lakes Promenade of "Aesop Recycled" by Patricia Boswell Kallman. The Alliance Theatre, Centreville/Chantilly's nonprofit theatre, is partnering with Barnes & Noble of Fair Lakes in a fund-raising event. In support of the arts, Nov. 10-13, Barnes & Noble will accept The Alliance Theatre vouchers with any purchase except gift cards, membership cards and cafe consumables. With receipt of the voucher, Barnes & Noble will give 15 percent to 25 percent of the total purchase price to TAT to support its ongoing local community theatre program. Barnes & Noble at Fair Lakes is located at 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive. Call 703-263-2085 for additional vouchers.
<cal2>Adoption Workshop: Immanuel Presbyterian Church in McLean will hold an adoption workshop, Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Speakers include adoptive and biological parents, lawyers, doctors and social workers on the independent adoption process, legalities, home studies, finances and relations with biological parents. Attendees will receive a 170-page how-to book, a continental breakfast and lunch. Cost is $65 per couple for pre-registrants; $75 that day. Call 202-722-0338 or see www.ffpa.org.
<cal1>SATURDAY/NOV. 12-20
<cal2>Season tickets are now available for the Center for the Arts 2005-2006 seasons of Pied Piper Theatre and Rooftop Productions. Pied Piper will present three shows this season, opening with the Broadway production of "Honk!", an updated version of the Ugly Duckling. Performances will be at Freedom High School in Woodbridge from Nov. 12-20. "Jungle Book" which runs Feb. 11-19, 2006 and "Narnia, the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," which runs May 13-21, 2006 will both perform at Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge. Season tickets for all three Pied Piper shows are $18. Call 703-330-ARTS (2787).
<cal1>SUNDAY/NOV. 13
<cal2>The Democratic Women of Clifton invite all Democratic women and their guests to a program entitled, "Separation of Church and State" on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m., at the Clifton Community Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, in Clifton. There will be an in-depth discussion of important issues currently being debated before both legislative and judicial bodies. The speakers for this program will be the Rev. Henry Brinton, pastor of Fairfax Presbyterian Church and occasional columnist for the Outlook section of The Washington Post, and George Barker, a church lay leader who is active with both state and local government. Membership in The Democratic Women of Clifton is open to all interested Democratic women. Contact cliftonwomendems@aol.com
<cal1>MONDAY/NOV. 14
<cal2>Explorers — Archaeologist for the Day, Monday, Nov. 14 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Walney. Sift through soil to unearth real historic artifacts. Appropriate for 6- to 7-year-olds. Reservations required. Tickets are $3. Call 703-631-0013
<cal1>MONDAY/NOV. 14
<cal2>The Ashburn Adoption Seminar Monday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m., will present an overview of international and domestic adoptions and feature adoptive parents telling their stories. This free seminar will be held at the Broadlands Community Center, 43004 Waxpool Road. To register, contact Karen Law at klawadoption@aol.com or 703.723.4385.
<cal1>MONDAY/NOV. 14
<cal2>New Moms Lunch. Mothers and babies newborn to 8 months old, will have lunch, speakers, discussions and fun — a different program every week! Bring a friend or come alone — a great way to meet other new moms and babies in the Northern Virginia area. Babies age newborn to eight months old are welcome. Meetings are every Monday from 11:45 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Il Lupo Italian Restaurant, 4069 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. An Individual luncheon is $20, a four lunch series is $75. Here are a few upcoming events.
* Monday, Nov. 14 — “Yoga – the basics and the benefits” with Jennifer Moore, Moore than Yoga.
Call Rochelle Goldberg at 703-273-5593 or e-mail: eventbuilders@hotmail.com. Check out www.event-builders.com.
<cal1>MONDAY/NOV. 14
<cal2>Centreville Chiropractic Center is holding its Sixth Annual Food Drive. Bring at least five canned goods items to the office, 13880 Braddock Road, Suite 108, Centreville and receive an office visit at no charge. Newcomers can receive free visit on Nov. 14, established patients on Wednesday, Nov. 16. All donations go to Food for Others. Call 703-266-0505 for appointment.
<cal1>NOV. 14-15
<cal2>The Center for the Arts' Pied Piper Theatre will be holding auditions for its winter production of Jungle Book on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 14 and 15. Singers, dancers, and actors ages 8-18 are needed for this Rudyard Kipling classic story which will be directed by Vince Worthington. Rehearsals will be in Manassas on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays with performances at Gar-Field High School on Feb. 11, 12, 18, and 19 with snowdates of Feb. 25 and 26. Auditions are by appointment only. Call the Center for the Arts at 703-330-2787 to schedule an audition.
<cal1>TUESDAY/NOV. 15
<cal2>The official unveiling of the Snow Globe Experience based on the characters from Disney’s movie, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" will take place Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 8-10 a.m. at the Fair Oaks Mall Grand Court. This will coincide with the official launch of the 25th Holiday Season at Fair Oaks Mall.
<cal1>THURSDAY/NOV. 17
<cal2>Mothers First — Chantilly/Centreville is dedicated to supporting women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home. Activities include parent/child morning meetings and field trips, moms' nights out and lectures. The next meeting is Nov. 17 from 10:15-11:30 a.m. at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 Saint Germaine Drive. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
<cal1>FRIDAY/NOV. 18
<cal2>Swing dance on Friday, Nov. 11 with Terrence McCardle and Jumping Tonight in the solarium at the Dulles Hilton in Herndon (located on the corner of Route 28 and McLearen Road). Dance includes a beginner class from 8:30-9 p.m. The band plays three sets between 9 p.m.-midnight. Available for $13 per person. Visit www.gottaswing.com or call 703-359-9882.
<cal1>SATURDAY/NOV. 19
<cal2>The 25th Annual St. Timothy School Fall Craft Fair, Saturday, Nov. 19 at 13809 Poplar Tree Road in Chantilly, is accepting ads for its show program. It will feature 150 artisans from around the Mid-Atlantic area. There are also a few more booths available in the craft fair. There will be a gourmet bake sale and coffee bar and a crafts raffle. Contact Karen Yee at 703-803-0460 or Kelly Schmank 703-222-3823 or the St. Timothy School Web site, www.sainttimothyschool.org.
<cal1>NOV. 19-20
<cal2>The Northern Virginia Mineral Club Inc. will hold its 14th Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show at the Student Union II Building, George Mason University, Fairfax on Nov. 19 and 20. The hours are Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free parking for the show is available in Lot F. Look for the signs to catch the shuttle van from the parking lot to the show. A map of the campus can be found at http://coyote.gmu.edu/map/ or http://coyote.gmu.edu/map/fairfax.html. Admission is $4 for adults; $2 for Senior Citizens and Teens; Free for children (12 and under), Scouts in uniform, and George Mason University Students with ID. Call Diane and Jeff Nesmeyer at 703-680-7724 or e-mail nesmeyer@erols.com
<cal1>NOV. 19-20
<cal2>Greenberg's Train, Toy and Hobby Show, Saturday Nov. 19 and Sunday Nov. 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Dulles Expo and Convention Center, Chantilly. Spend the day visiting operating train layouts by local toy train enthusiasts who represent a variety of scales and gauges. Admission is $7 for adults and good for both days. Children under 11 admitted free. Visit www.greenbergshows.com.
<cal1>MONDAY/NOV. 21
<cal2>New Moms Lunch. Mothers and babies newborn to 8 months old, will hold lunch, speakers, discussions and fun — a different program every week! Bring a friend or come alone — a great way to meet other new moms and babies in the Northern Virginia area. Babies age newborn to 8 months old are welcome. Meetings are every Monday from 11:45 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Il Lupo Italian Restaurant, 4069 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. An Individual luncheon is $20, a four lunch series is $75. Here are a few upcoming events.
* Monday, Nov. 21 — “Resources for moms” with Amy Miller, Our-Kids.com. Call Rochelle Goldberg at 703-273-5593 or e-mail: eventbuilders@hotmail.com. Check out www.event-builders.com.
<cal1>FRIDAY/NOV. 25
<cal2>Swing dance on Friday, Nov. 25 with Soul Tones of Swing in the solarium at the Dulles Hilton in Herndon (located on the corner of Route 28 and McLearen Road). Dance includes a beginner class from 8:30-9 p.m. The band plays three sets between 9 p.m. and midnight. Available for $13 per person. Visit www.gottaswing.com or call 703-359-9882.
<cal1>Nov. 25-27
<cal2>The 23rd annual Arts and Craft Showcase featuring unique items made by members of the Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. This event includes pencil drawings and note cards by local artist Bill Harrah. Show dates and times are Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 27 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $2.
<cal1>FRIDAY/DEC. 2
<cal2>Swing dance on Friday, Dec. 2 with King Teddy in the solarium at the Dulles Hilton in Herndon (located on the corner of Route 28 and McLearen Road). Dance includes a beginner class from 8:30-9 p.m. The band plays three sets between 9 p.m. and midnight. Available for $13 per person. Visit www.gottaswing.com or call 703-359-9882.
<cal1>SATURDAY/DEC. 3
<cal2>Broadway Gallery announced the opening reception for "Holiday Small Works Show," Saturday, Dec. 3 from 5-8 p.m. The Gallery is located at 12231 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax. This event will feature mini masterpieces by a variety of national and locally collected artists. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibition will run through Dec. 31. Contact 703-273-2388.
<cal1>SATURDAY/DEC. 3
<cal2>Clifton Candlelight Tour of Homes: This annual event — which also includes a Caroling on Horseback parade — will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, in the Town of Clifton. The parade begins at 2 p.m. and is sponsored by the Clifton Horse Society. Local residents decorate their horses in holiday finery and parade through the town singing Christmas carols.
The homes tour is from 4-7:30 p.m. Four homes will be open to the public, as well as three churches and the Clifton caboose. And local choirs will perform in the churches, on the half hour, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Raffle tickets will be on sale for prizes including dinners at local restaurants and a one-night stay at the Canary Cottage Bed & Breakfast in Clifton.
Tickets are $15, adults; $5, children ages 4-12. Ages 3 and under are free, but strollers are not allowed. Tickets may be purchased in Clifton at Baskets & Boughs, the Clifton Store, Cottage Art, All that Glitters, Noodles & Noggins and the Clifton Coffee Mill. They're also available at the Temptations gift shops in Burke and in the Colonnade Shopping Center at Union Mill.
<cal1>MONDAY/DEC. 5
<cal2>New Moms Lunch. Mothers and babies newborn to 8 months old, come for lunch, speakers, discussions and fun — a different program every week. Bring a friend or come alone. Meet other new moms and babies in the Northern Virginia area. Group meets every Monday from 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. at Il Lupo Italian Restaurant, 4069 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Cost is $20, or a four-lunch series for $75. Reservations are required. Call Rochelle Goldberg at 703-273-5593 or e-mail eventbuilders@hotmail.com.
Upcoming events are:
* Monday, Dec. 5 — “Pediatric Dentistry – Why should I worry about my baby’s teeth now?” Dr. Nillo Mofakhani, Pediatric Dentistry of Oakton.
* Monday, Dec. 12 — “Stroller Strides – How to get in shape and have fun!” Tabatha Mitchell, Stroller Strides.
* Monday, Dec. 19 — “Baby Splendor” Karen Robinson, Baby Splendor consultant.
* Monday, Dec. 26 — No lunch; happy holidays!
<cal1>FRIDAY/DEC. 9
<cal2>12th wedding anniversary dance with cake. Swing dance on Friday, Dec. 9 with Daryl Davis in the solarium at the Dulles Hilton in Herndon (located on the corner of Route 28 and McLearen Road). Dance includes a beginner class from 8:30-9 p.m. The band plays three sets between 9 p.m.-midnight. Available for $13 per person. Visit www.gottaswing.com or call 703-359-9882.
<cal1>SUNDAY/DEC. 11
<cal2>Give the gift of an original work art to special people on your holiday list. Visit the Fairfax Art League Holiday Show and Reception at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr. Fairfax (second floor). On Sunday, Dec. 11 from 5-7 p.m. Original paintings and photographs by area artists available for sale. Admission: Free. Refreshments served. Free parking in nearby city lots. Call 703-352-ARTS ext. 5.
<cal1>THURSDAY/DEC. 15
<cal2>The Junior League of Northern Virginia is currently accepting new members for the 2005-2006 League year. The club is looking for women to help make an impact in the community. Send e-mail to mit@jlnv.org or call 703-442-4163. Visit the Web site at www.jlnv.org. Membership applications and dues must be received by Dec. 15 in order to join the Winter class.
<cal1>FRIDAY/DEC. 16
<cal2>Holiday Sparkle Swing dance on Friday, Dec. 16 with Rockin Bones in the solarium at the Dulles Hilton in Herndon (located on the corner of Route 28 and McLearen Road). Dance includes a beginner class from 8:30-9 p.m. The band plays three sets between 9 p.m.-midnight. Available for $13 per person. Visit www.gottaswing.com or call 703-359-9882.
<cal1>ONGOING
<cal2>The Western Fairfax County Woman's Club (formerly the Greenbriar Woman's Club) is selling the 2005 White House Christmas ornaments. This year's ornament honors President James A. Garfield. The cost of the ornament is $17 and all profits benefit charity. Order yours now by calling 703-378-6841 or 703-378-6216.
Mothers & More is a support organization for women who have altered their career path to care for their young children at home. General Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month in Braddock Hall at the Kings Park Library, Burke at 7:30 p.m. The group offers children's and family activities, guest speakers, book club, mom's night out, movie night, chat group and much more. Call (toll free) 866-716-7766 or visit the Web site www.novamoms.org.
Two scouts from Scout Pack 1682 out of Chantilly (meeting at Virginia Run Elementary), want to do something for their scout peers in the affected areas of Hurricane Katrina. Those troops have lost everything — including their uniforms. Nathaniel, Webelos II level scout, and Jason, Bear level scout, came up with an idea. As scouts climb levels, they wear new uniforms and often don't have a use for the old ones. Nathaniel and Jason are now collecting uniforms and pieces — belts, hats, handbooks and anything else scout-related to send to the scout councils in those areas. Scouts who would like to donate should see their Cubmaster for details. If you had a past scout or would like to donate supplies, call Dede Schrader 703-222-0480 to arrange for pick up. Those who wish to donate a new hat/shirt/belt are also welcome.
Mighty Mondays with Mr. Knick Knack. Come sing, dance, and have loads fun each Monday with Mr. Knick Knack from 10-11 a.m. The event will be indoors all this month at the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road. Open to all ages.
Vpstart Crow Productions, a professional theater company, is seeking a "sixth" character for its next production, John Van Druten's classic American comedy "Bell, Book and Candle," which runs through Oct. 23, at The Cramer Center in Old Town Manassas, with rehearsals already underway.
Director Don Petersen is seeking someone (male or female) who can sing and play the piano. This person will sit at a piano stationed stage left in front of the proscenium and sing 1940s love songs before and after the show, during intermission and even during scene changes.
This person will be paid a stipend and specific rehearsal dates and times will be decided by the director once the role has been cast.
The production runs Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. There will be a talk-back with the audience following the matinee performance on Sunday, Oct. 16.
Those who are interested may contact Don Petersen at curmudgeondon@aol.com, assistant director Melissa York at melsiwelsie@yahoo.com, or Vpstart Crow Managing Director Steve Cramer at 703-365-0240 or vpstartcrow@comcast.net. Visit www.vpstartcrow.com.
The Centreville Regional Art Guild (CRAG) and Centreville Community Foundation (CCF) are producing a 16-month calendar with artwork of Centreville area landmarks, to be available in time for Centreville Day this September. The calendar features reproductions of member artwork, including works in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel and photography. CRAG is offering space to local businesses and artists to list their names and contact information in return for donations. In addition to the calendar listing, donating companies will receive CRAG's monthly newsletter, a link on CRAG's Web site and a "We support the local arts" window decal. Anyone interested in being included in the calendar can contact CRAG President Angela Kleis at 703-963-6771. The calendars will be available for a donation at Centreville Day and at local shopping centers this fall.
The Meals on Wheels program is in immediate need of volunteers to deliver meals to clients in the areas of Chantilly/Centreville. The job involves picking up meals at specified sites between 10:30 a.m.-noon and ensuring that the meals are delivered to the clients, usually by 1 p.m. Drivers can choose to deliver meals weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or to substitute as needed. Call the Volunteer Intake Hotline at 703-324-5406, TTY 703-449-1186.
A Mindfulness Meditation Class will be held every Sunday from 7-8 p.m. at the Fairfax Sun and Moon Yoga Studio, 9998 Main St., Fairfax. Free. Contact ErikaKL@aol.com or call 703-864-2807.
Northern Virginia Bookcrossing Meetup. These book lovers like to keep their books busy by reading, releasing and tracking their books' adventures with others locally, nationally and internationally. Fun book challenges, hunt for books "in the wild" and more. Share books and be part of a unique group with a different angle on book loving. Visit bookcrossing.meetup.com/72/.
Fairfax Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is recruiting community-minded citizens from diverse backgrounds to volunteer as advocates for children whose families have been cited for abuse and neglect by the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The role of a CASA is to investigate a child's situation and to advocate for what is in the best interest of the child in court. All CASA volunteers undergo training to prepare them for this role, and no prior experience in child welfare is required. To learn more about this volunteer opportunity and upcoming orientation and training dates, visit www.casafairfax.org or contact CASA's development and recruitment associate at 703-273-3526 or staff@casafairfax.org.
Red Hat Society. A chapter of the Red Hat Society is now in Centreville. Women age 50 and up wear red hats and purple outfits and kick up their heels. Meetings are the last Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. in the Sully Senior Center, 5690 Sully Road (inside Centreville Presbyterian Church, off Route 28 south, near the I-66 west exit). All area seniors are welcome to join or visit. Call Mary Doerman at 703-968-7889, Scotti Brennan at 703-378-5206, or Sully Senior Center Director Carma Ryan at 703-322-4475.
Don Shim and his staff from Einstein Tutoring Service will be offering a free, two-hour SAT math class at Centreville Library to improve SAT math scores four Saturday mornings. Registration fee is $50 and a material cost is $50. Lecture is free. Call 703-968-8132.
Personalized Internet tutoring and Web page design throughout September for ages 12 and up at Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germaine Drive, Centreville. Call for an appointment with a technology volunteer at 703-830-2223.
<lst>To have community events listed in Centre View, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail to centreview@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Photos, especially color, are encouraged. Deadline is one week before publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-917-6434 with any questions.