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Send announcements to the Herndon Connection, by mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, by e-mail to herndon@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.
Fairfax County Park Authority announced it increased its landholdings to 23,522 acres of parkland and open space in the County, representing approximately 9.3 percent of its land mass. On Sep. 14, a proffer of over three acres was received from the Dulles Creek Association, LLC. The parcel is located at the corner of Coppermine Road and Sunrise Valley Drive in the Hunter Mill Distrtict.
Fairfax County Public Library announced it now allows customers to use Visa or MasterCard credit and debit cards to pay for overdue or lost books. Credit card payments are now accepted at all library branches, but are not currently accepted for book bags, special used book sales, printing fees, or microform reader-printer machines. Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St. Call 703-437-8855.
The Bargain Loft is a local thrift store located at 336 Victory Drive in Herndon. It is run by an all volunteer staff, and is clean and air conditioned. All the money made by the Bargain Loft goes to help Herndon/Reston FISH, which helps people with emergency needs such as money for rent, utilities or medicines.
Bargain Loft is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There are two shifts, mornings from 10 a.m.-noon and afternoons from noon-2 p.m.
The Loft particularly needs people on Saturdays and can always use teenagers who want to acquire some Community Service time. Call Mr. Stringer at 703-437-0600.