The Friends of Vale Schoolhouse Inc. was founded in 1934 by a group of 12 women for the purpose of preserving and protecting the Vale Schoolhouse, which was built in 1888. Today the women’s group has approximately 150 members.
In addition to the preservation efforts, they sponsor a variety of activities throughout the year. Visitors are welcome to attend the monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at the Vale Schoolhouse, 3124 Fox Mill Road, Oakton, at 9:15 a.m. Call 703 264-3589.
Toastmasters International — Navygators. Group meets every Wednesday at noon at the Navy Federal Credit Union in Vienna, 820 Follin Lane. Helps people learn and practice the skills of public speaking, listening and thinking on their feet. Call Alan Payne 703-255-8208.
Mothers Against Unjust Law, (MAUL) meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in McLean. Women experiencing legal abuse, difficult litigation, parental alienation or child custody evaluations should call 703-748-0072.
Vienna Presbyterian Church Young Adults Group meets every Wednesday at the Vienna Presbyterian Church, 146 Maple Ave. from 7:30-9 p.m. Contact Amy Reeves at Amy.Reeves@viennapres.org.
Mothers & More of Northern Virginia General Meeting: Mothers & More is a support organization for women who have altered their career path to care for their young children at home.
General meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at the Fairfax County Government Center at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Free. Call toll-free 866-716-7766 or visit www.novamoms.org.
Membership in the Pentagon Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution is open to any woman (military, civilian, spouse, or contractor) 18 or older, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove direct lineal descent from anyone who contributed to the cause of American independence. Contact Margaret Thompson at mvthompson1@hotmail.com or Barbara Ellis at bjellis@erols.com.
Northern Virginia Bookcrossing Meetup. These book-lovers like to keep their books busy by reading, releasing and tracking their books’ adventures with others locally, nationally and internationally.
Take book challenges, hunt for books “in the wild” and more. Share books and be part of a group with a different angle to book loving. For more information and next monthly meetup date, visit bookcrossing.meetup.com/72.
Washington Area Square Dancers Cooperative Association has groups meeting all over the greater Washington area. A few hours of square dancing provides exercise and fun. Roundabouts meets Mondays in Vienna. Call 301 862-4928 or e-mail domfil@verizon.net. Bizzy Bees meets Tuesdays in Oakton. Call 703 978-4968 or e-mail ktjark@aol.com. Phantom Eights meets Tuesdays in Vienna. Call 703 444-7075 or e-mail mary.hutchinson@adelphia.net. Fairfax Squares meets Thursdays in Oakton. Call 703-476-9032 or e-mail dvdwilly@comcast.net. Zig Zaggers meets Fridays in Vienna. E-mail breedend2002@yahoo.com.
The Vienna Choral Society will begin its 2006-2007 season of concerts. New members are welcome. No audition required. Rehearsals are held at Vienna Baptist Church on Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. Call 703-255-5508 or visit www.viennachoralsociety.org.