<lst>Send announcements to the Reston Connection, by mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, by e-mail to reston@connectionnewspapers.com or by fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Thursday 5 p.m. for the following week's paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. Call Meghan Williams at 703-917-6407 with questions. This free listing is reserved for activities and events that are open to the public at no or minimal cost.
On Friday, Dec. 2 175 volunteers helped Volunteer Fairfax surprise more than 2,000 elementary students with backpacks filled with books and toys for the annual "Celebration of Giving and Sharing." Volunteers from all over Fairfax County visited 124 pre-kindergarten through second grade classrooms, including those in Dogwood Elementary, before the start of the school day to talk about community service and the importance of sharing and giving. Donations to support this program are still being accepted. Contact Tonya McCreary at 703-246-3460 ext. 6 or tmccreary@volunteerfairfax.org for more information.