<lst>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.
The MOMS Club (MOMS Offering Moms Support) is having an Open House to mark the beginning of a new chapter in Reston. The MOMS Club is an international nonprofit organization specifically for at-home mothers. The MOMS Club of Reston will offer park playdays, playgroups, babysitting coops, activity groups, and a monthly MOMS Night Out. The group also participates in service projects to help needy children in our community. The Open House is scheduled for Monday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call or e-mail for details at 703-860-4289 or restonmoms@hotmail.com.
Give a disadvantaged teen a prom night to remember! Donate party
dresses to the Reston Community Center's Prom Dress Drive.
The RCC is accepting donations up to April 20. On April 28, disadvantaged teens will be able to choose from the donated dresses.
For further information, contact Shauna Cole, Teen Program Director, Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500 (V/TTY), or e-mail Cole at scole1@co.fairfax.va.us.
Herndon-Reston FISH (Friendly, Instant, Sympathetic Help) Is looking for someone to manage its thrift store, the Bargain Loft. This is a volunteer position, which offers an opportunity to serve area neighbors by generating revenue to support FISH community service.
The manager will lead a group of volunteers in all merchandising and operational aspects of running a small retail store. No specific background is required, although previous retail experience
is helpful. Hours are flexible. Store hours are Tuesday through Friday
10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Weekly preparations take place on Monday morning. The manager is supported by "Day Managers" and usually works 20 or more hours per week, depending on the season. The store is closed on holidays, one week at Christmas and for two to three weeks in August. Interested applicants should call (703) 437-0600.
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.
>The Greater Reston Arts Center is looking for volunteers for the 11th annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival on May 18 and 19 at Reston Town Center. Volunteer packets are available at GRACE, 11911 Freedom Drive, suite 110 in Reston Town Center. To volunteer, call 703-471-9242.
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.
The Reston Newcomers Club has published a cookbook, "Home Cooking," with 345 recipes. Cost is $15. Call 703-476-6152.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Pastel drawing classes taught by Carol Berman, an award winning pastel artist, are staring up again at her studio in Reston. Improve your drawing skills while learning this exciting medium. Classes will take place on Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and are $15 per session. To sign up or for further information, call 703-439868.
A new mutual-help support group for persons with depression or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) and/or family members is forming in Reston. The group will meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 7-9 p.m. No charge to attend. The first meeting will take place on April 2. For location or more information, call Traci at 703-433-1448, Paul at 703-981-2259 or Kathy at 540-751-0547.
Families can help with the peace reconciliation effort in Northern Ireland by hosting a pair of teens (choose boys or girls, one Roman Catholic and one Protestant, ages 15-18) in their home for four weeks this summer beginning July 2. The teenage boys and girls are part of the Children's Friendship Project for Northern Ireland (CFPNI). To be eligible, host families need to provide a safe, neutral setting for the teens to get to know one another, a single bedroom for them to share, and day-long adult supervision. Co-hosting with another family for two weeks of the four-week stay is an option.
For more information or to obtain a host family application, contact Melinda and Randy Grochowski at 703-478-6291 or e-mail Melindabmg@aol.com.