<bt>Send announcements to The Reston Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail to reston@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged. Questions? Call Michael O'Connell at 703-917-6449.
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Dr. Fady I. Sharara, M.D., director of Virginia Center of Reproductive Medicine, will offer "Fertility 2002" on Saturday, March 23 from 1-4 p.m. Topics will include "Preconceptual Care: Optimizing Your Fertility Treatment," "Fertility Update," and "Embryology Update." Door prizes will be handed out, including a free consultation with Sharara. The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Reston Town Center, 1800 Presidents Street. Call 1-800-424-9002, ext. 3591 by March 18 to reserve. Seating is limited.
<bt>The Reston Community Center's Youth Department seeks part-time camp counselors to work at Camp Reston Goodtimes. Camp Reston Goodtimes is an eight-week summer day camp for children ages 6-11. The camps will take place at Reston elementary school from June 24 to Aug. 16. Open interviews will be conducted on March 9, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; and April 19, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Please bring a resume to the interview or e-mail it to jwinds@fairfaxcounty.gov. For more information call Julie Windsor, Youth Program. Director, at 703-476-4500.
Free conversational English classes for all levels are offered at Washington Plaza Baptist Church, 1615 Washington Plaza, Reston, on Wednesday afternoons, 1:30-3 p.m., and on Thursday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m. Call 703-471-5225.
<bt>The Reston Newcomers Club has published a cookbook, "Home Cooking," with 345 recipes. Cost is $15. Call 703-476-6152.
<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.
<bt>The YMCA in Reston is offering Lamaze childbirth classes by a certified Lamaze instructor. A series of five classes are offered on Tuesday nights, 7-9 p.m. Call 703-631-4629 for a schedule and to register.
<bt>The Junior Chamber Jaycees are forming a new chapter in the area. The organization is for young professionals who want to gain invaluable leadership skills while making a difference in their community. For more information about the Jaycees, contact Chad Davis at chad@chaddaviscpa.com or visit www.novajaycees.org
<bt>The Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) needs volunteers for the 11th Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival on May 18 and 19 at Reston Town Center. Volunteer packets available at GRACE, 11911 Freedom Drive, suite 110, in Reston Town Center. For more information or to volunteer, call 703-471-9242.
<bt>The 10-and-under Fairfax Firebirds girls softball team seeks players for the upcoming spring and summer tournament seasons. For information regarding location and times contact either Mark Morrison at 703-448-1985 or Mjmorri57@aol.com, or Paul Sbardella at 703-690-8925 or Rico4094@aol.com.
<bt>DivorceCare Group is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. The group will meet on Sunday afternoons from 4-6 p.m. at the offices of Chantilly Presbyterian Church, beginning March 3 and running for 13 weeks. For more information or to register, call 703-449-1354.
<bt>Reston Soccer Association's Spring 2002 registration is now open. Registration is available for youths born on or before July 31, 1996 through August 1, 1982. On-line registration is available at www.restonsoccer.com. Early registration continues through March 2. After March 2, all applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Paper forms are also available at the Reston Community Center and the Reston Regional Library. For more information contact the Reston Soccer info line at 703-860-2313 or e-mail restonsoccer@aol.com.