<sh>Library Accepting Book Donations
<bt>The Great Falls Library is accepting used books for its Book Sale this weekend. Items must be in good condition. The library is interested in adult and children's books, books of general appeal, and audio visual materials. The library does not need textbooks, technical materials and outdated materials. Bring books to the library's front desk through Thursday afternoon, March 1. The Book Sale hours will be Friday, March 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
<sh>Lions Club Citrus Sale
<bt>The Great Falls Lions Club will be holding its citrus sale on March 1, 2, and 3 at the Great Falls Fire Station from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The club will be selling white and red grapefruit, tangelos, oranges, and pecans. Great Falls Historical Coverlets which display local scenes and historical buildings will also be available.
The Great Falls Lions Club is also seeking nominations for its annual Vernon Leigh-Bill Poole Scholarship Award. The recipient of the award will receive a scholarship of $3,000 payable to the college or other post-high school educational institution of his or her choice. To be eligible, a nominee must live in the 22066 zip code and be a high school junior in good standing. The Lions Club is seeking nominees who have performed significant and previously unheralded service to the community in general, to specific groups, or to individuals in need. The award honors Great Falls Lions Vernon Leigh and Bill Poole, individuals remembered for their generosity to the Great Falls community. For more information, including a nomination form, contact Scholarship Chairman Scott F. March at 703-759-0386. He may be reached via e-mail at scott@marchlaw.com. For more information regarding the Lions Club, the medical locker, and joining call 703-757-531.
<sh>Volunteer for Stream Clean-ups
<bt>Great Falls residents can volunteer to clean up streams in their community on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1.
The Great Falls Citizen Association is helping to coordinate the 19th Annual Alice Ferguson Foundation's Potomac River Watershed Cleanup. Volunteers are needed to come out and pick up trash on the day of the event. Site captains are also needed. A site captain chooses a cleanup site in advance, gets friends to volunteer to pick up trash, and leads the volunteers on the day of the cleanup.
Robin Rentsch and Stella Koch, co-chairs of the GFCA Environment Committee, will help find sites. All necessary materials for the day of the cleanup — such as trash bags, gloves, sign in sheets etc. will be provided. Go to the Web sites for directions on how to sign up: www.hardbargainfarm.org/trash_initiative/rc_sites.html, or contact Robin Rentsch at 703-759-5453, robrentsch@cox.net or Stella Koch at 703-628-6983, smkoch@aol.com.
<sh>A Walk on the Wild Side
<bt>Chez Francois is holding a special event to benefit the conservation work of the National Wildlife Federation. Money raised will support the National Wildlife Federation's efforts to confront global warming, protect wildlife and wildlife habitats, and connect children to nature. The event takes place on Saturday, March 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the restaurant, 332 Springvale Road in Great Falls. It includes a cooking demonstration by chef and owner of Chez Francois, Jacques Haeringer, and a special menu showcasing the new culinary trend that pairs boutique beers with cheese courses: Parmesan Cheese Souffle, Goat Cheese Salad with spice pecans, Beef tenderloin with Roquefort, Apple and cheddar tart, Cassic sour cream cheese cake. Donation of $100 covers the demonstration, lunch, tax and gratuity. Reserve by calling 703-438-6015 by Feb. 23.