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A Community Shred sponsored by Acacia Federal Savings Bank is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 8 a.m. - 12 noon in the parking lot of their building at 7600 Leesburg Pike (across Rt. 7 from Marshall High School and just West of the Tysons-Pimmit Library). Individuals can bring up to five standard boxes or large trash bags per car to be shredded in a safe, secure environment.
For additional information, go to www.afsbonline.com or call 703-506-8100.
Etiquette class for children ages 5-7, June 14 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. The fee is $40 for Town of Vienna residents and $50 for out-of-town participants. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6330 or visit www.viennava.gov.
Dining skills class for ages 8-12, June 14 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Kids will learn about the duties of hosts and guests, silverware selection, difficult-to-eat food, and fast food manners. The fee is $40 for Town of Vienna residents and $50 for out-of-town participants. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360 or visit www.viennava.gov.
Multiple Sclerosis. Wednesday, June 11, 7 p.m., Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St., NE, Vienna. A group for anyone with multiple sclerosis and/or their friends and family. Sponsored by the National Capital Chapter of the MS Society. The group meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Free.
To learn more, call 703-768-4841.
Assert Yourself! This workshop offers the opportunity to learn how to be more assertive in your personal and professional life. Exercises, demonstrations, role-playing and homework are used to reinforce learning. Limit 10. To register call 703-281-2657 or online at www.thewomenscenter.org.
Wednesdays, June 11, 18 & 25 – 7-9 p.m., The Women's Center, 127 Park St., NE, Room 35, Vienna. $90 Registration Fee / $75 Center Circle Donors (Members)
Vienna Wireless Society. Anyone interested in amateur radio and related topics welcome. Friday, June 13, 7:30 p.m, Vienna Elementary School cafeteria, 128 Center Street S. 703/392-0150; www.viennawireless.org
Legal Aspects of Separation and Divorce. Learn how the legal process works in the Virginia courts and how to work with your lawyer. Support group available. To register call 703-281-2657 or visit our website at www.thewomenscenter.org. Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. - The Women's Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna. David Levy, Esquire, Surovell, Markle, Isaacs & Levy, PLC. $55 Registration Fee / $45 Center Circle Donors (Members).
Used Book Sale. The Freeman Store will host its annual used book sale Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m -4 p.m. and Sunday, June 15 from noon until 5 p.m. Hardbacks sell for $2, paperback books for $1, children’s books for 25 cents to $1. The Freeman Store and Museum, 131 Church Street NE Vienna. For more information call 703-994-9054 or e-mail admin@historicviennainc.org.
Flexible Work Schedules – Can They Work for You? This workshop will explain how to successfully negotiate an alternative work schedule and make it work to benefit you and your employer. Issues addressed include: a compressed week, flex hours, or full-time or part-time telecommuting. To register call 703-281-2657 or online at www.thewomenscenter.org. Saturday, June 14, 2-4 p.m. at The Women's Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna. Hosted by Mary Ellen Slayter, Washington Post Career Tracks columnist. $45 Registration Fee /$35 Center Circle Donors (Members)
Recognizing Co-Dependency and the Choices for Change. This workshop will help participants explore areas in life in which efforts to achieve fulfilling relationships have sometimes resulted in disappointment, frustration or despair. An examination of how inappropriate expectations can become instilled in our thoughts and behaviors will be followed by a discussion of the options available for change. To register call 703-281-2657 or visit our website at www.thewomenscenter.org. Tuesday, June 17, 7-9 p.m. at The Women's Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna. $45 Registration Fee / $35 Center Circle Donors (Members).
The Vienna-Oakton Chapter of NARFE will hold their annual potluck picnic at on Tuesday, June 17, 12 noon at the Vienna Community Center. Free for members and guests. New this year - White Elephant Sale to benefit Alzheimer's Fund. Call (703) 205-9041.
Men’s Summer Basketball League sponsored by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department begins June 18 through August 10. Two 10-team divisions will play a round-robin schedule, with the top teams from each division competing in a league championship tournament. The fee is $550 per team plus an additional charge of $20 for each non-Fairfax County player. For more information, call Keith Fees at 703-255-6352 or e-mail kfees@viennava.gov.
The Freeman Store and Museum is hosting a used book sale on Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 15 from noon until 5 pm. The store is looking for donations of clean used books. Any book donations are acceptable except for: textbooks, encyclopedias, readers digest condensed books and magazines. Books may be dropped off at the Freeman Store at 131 Church St. NE, Vienna. Call 703-994-9054.