<sh>Woman Robbed at Gunpoint
<bt>Fairfax County police are looking for the person who robbed a woman at gunpoint, Sunday, March 4, in Centreville. The victim, a 40-year-old Fairfax woman, was delivering Chinese food to 5300 Rosemallow Circle in Centreville.
The residence turned out to be unoccupied. But while the woman was at the front door, a man appeared from around the side of the house, approached her. Then, say police, he pointed a gun at her and demanded money. Apparently, he was also hungry, because she gave him the food along with the cash. The robber then fled, and no one was injured.
The suspect was described as approximately 5 feet 8 inches and 150 pounds. He wore pants, a red T-shirt and a black scarf. Anyone with information about him or this incident is asked to call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or police at 703-691-2131.
<sh>Caputo's Conference Call
<bt>Del. Chuck Caputo (D-67th) will host a “Town Hall Conference Call” on Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m. More than 10,000 individuals in the district will be asked to join in.
The first 10 minutes of the call will be a brief summary of the recent General Assembly session, mainly focusing on the transportation plan passed on the last day. The last 20 minutes will be open for questions.
<sh>Free Carseat Inspections
<bt>Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will perform free, child safety carseat inspections, Thursday, March 8, and Tuesday, March 13, from 5-8:30 p.m. each day, at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. They’ll make sure the carseat is correct for the child’s age, height and weight, the child is securely placed in the seat, and the seat is properly installed in the vehicle.
No appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child safety seats themselves, so the technicians may properly inspect and make adjustments, as necessary. Call the Sully District Child Seat Information line (703-814-7000, ext. 5140) to confirm dates and times. For additional child seat inspection times throughout Fairfax County, call the Fairfax County Operations Support Bureau at 703-280-0559.
<sh>Time to Spring Forward
<bt>Daylight Saving's Time is coming early this year. So when you go to bed Saturday night, March 10, make sure to set your clocks, watches, microwave ovens, VCRs and DVD players ahead one hour.
<sh>Simmons' Kickoff Party
<bt>A kickoff party for Rex Simmons, Democratic delegate for the 40th District, will be held this Sunday, March 11, from 3-5 p.m., at the home of Ron and Dana Cimino. Simmons plans to challenge incumbent Del. Tim Hugo (R-40th). The Ciminos live at 15450 Eagle Tavern Lane in Centreville's Virginia Run community. RSVP by March 8 to rex@rexsimmons.com or 703-239-0046.
<sh>Park Authority to Meet
<bt>The next meeting of the Fairfax County Park Authority is Wednesday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m., in the Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 900, in Fairfax. Call Judy Pedersen at 703-324-8662.
<sh>Westfield Community Coalition
<bt>The Westfield Community Coalition will meet Thursday, March 15, from 2:30-4 p.m., in the Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., in Chantilly. Call Nancy Bennett at 703-266-2370
<sh>Puppy Kindergarten Class
<bt>The Fairfax County Park Authority and Animal Shelter are offering discounted dog-training courses to people who adopt a dog from the shelter. “Many dogs are surrendered to the shelter because of a lack of training,” said shelter Director Karen Diviney.
Adoptive families attending a Park Authority workshop will receive a coupon offering half-off tuition for the Park Authority Obedience I or Puppy Kindergarten class. The discount is conditional upon completion of the course.
For more information about dogs available for adoption, see www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/animalservices or visit the shelter at 4500 West Ox Road in Fairfax. The shelter’s number is 703-830-1100. For more information about dog-training classes, see www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.
<sh>Democratic Women of Clifton
<bt>The Democratic Women of Clifton will meet Sunday, March 18, from 2-4 p.m. in the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road in Clifton. The topic is Women’s Health Issues, and guest speakers are Del. Kris Amundson (D-44th) and Ann O’Hanlon. All Democratic women from the Northern Virginia area are welcome. Contact cliftonwomendems@aol.com or see www.DemocraticWomenofClifton.org
<sh>State Legislators to Review Recent Session
<bt>Several state senators and delegates will discuss and answer questions about the 2007 General Assembly session at a Richmond Wrap-Up event. It's slated for Sunday, March 18, from 2:30-4:30 p.m., at Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, near Fairfax.
Co-sponsored by the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy and SALT (Social Action Linking Together), the event is an opportunity to learn how state lawmakers have been responding to social justice and human services needs facing Virginians.
<sh>Blood Donations are Sought
<bt>The Inova Blood Donor Center in the Centremed I Building on Route 29 in Centreville (across from the Centreville Multiplex Cinemas) is in urgent need of blood donations — especially O positive or negative, as well as A and B. They're accepted Tuesday-Friday, noon-8 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For an appointment to give blood, call 703-322-1970, or drop in at your own convenience.
<sh>Role Models for Children
<bt>Volunteers are needed throughout Northern Virginia to be positive role models for children who currently have an incarcerated parent. Mentors meet with children two hours per week. Weekly meetings are supplemented by monthly group recreational activities. The only qualification required is a desire to help a child in need.
To sign up for the mentor training session at the Center for Multicultural Human Services in Falls Church, call Ellen Klene, Volunteer Program manager, at 703-533-3302, ext. 107, or see www.cmhs.org.
<sh>Meals on Wheels Needs Drivers
<bt>The Fairfax Area Agency on Aging "Meals on Wheels" program is in immediate need of drivers to deliver meals, Monday through Friday, to senior adults living in Fairfax County. Volunteers who speak Vietnamese are also needed.
The job involves picking up meals at specified sites between 10:30 a.m.-noon and delivering them to seniors by 1 p.m. Drivers may choose to deliver meals on a daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly or substitute basis. Call the Fairfax AAA Volunteer Intake Line at 703-324-5406 or e-mail melanie.mitchell@fairfaxcounty.gov.