FATHER'S DAY PHOTOS
In an Almanac tradition, readers are invited to send in photos of fathers with children, grandfathers with grandchildren and multi-generational photos. The Almanac will print as many photos as possible in the week before and after Father’s Day.
E-mailed photos are best. Be sure to include text that identifies every person in the photograph and their ages if possible, tells when, where and what’s happening, and includes your town of residence. A few words or a sentence or two on what your father means to you are always welcome.
You can also mail in a print, being sure to include the same information. If you include a self-addressed-stamped envelope, we will do our best to send the print back to you, but please do not send us any irreplaceable photographs.
Email: Almanac@connectionnewspapers.com
Or mail to Connection Father’s Day Photos, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, Va. 22102.
Questions? Call 703-917-6407.
HORSE SHOW SATURDAY
The Potomac Bridle and Hiking Trails Association will hold its 11th Annual Horse Show Saturday, May 28 at Callithea Farm, 15000 River Road. Admission for spectators is free, though there is a fee for participants and donations are accepted. All proceeds go to trail maintenance in Potomac, Seneca, Darnestown, and starting this year, Poolesville. The first show class starts at 8 a.m. For more information, call 202-431-9471.
The rain date is Sunday, May 29.
PADDLE FOR CONSERVATION
Registration is open for the fourth annual Potomac Sojourn, a week-long canoeing and kayaking expedition with visits to important sites along the river, shoreline camping, ecological restoration projects, festive meals, meetings with elected officials, and more.
The Sojourn is co-sponsored by the Interstate Commission on the Potomac and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to boost awareness of the Potomac River’s importance to the region and encourage residents to play an active role in its restoration. Novice and experienced paddlers are welcome to join, and may sign up for all or part of the trip.
The trip begins July 9 in Shepherdstown, W.Va. and ends in Great Falls, Va. with planned stops at White’s Ferry and Pennyfield Lock in Montgomery County.
For more information and registration, visit www.acb-online.org/project.cfm?vid=241.
TRAIL RIDE FOR CHARITY
The Surrey is sponsoring “Saddle Up for St. Jude,” a charity horseback ride benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, May 30 at Woodstock Equestrian Park. The ride will begin at 10 a.m. with registration beforehand. The minimum donation is $35. Pledge and sponsorship packages will be provided to registrants and collected at the beginning of the ride. Everyone is welcome to attend and donations are always welcome. Snacks and drinks will be provided. For more information, to sign up, or make a donation, contact The Surrey, 10107 River Road, 301-299-8225.