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<b> Thursday/June 5</b>
Northern Virginia Republican Business Forum Breakfast w/Fred Malek, National Finance Co-Chairman, McCain for President - 7:30 a.m., Tysons Corner Marriott, 8028 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. $40, Call: (703) 922-6768.
<b>Saturday/June 7 </b>
Internet Safety 101: Empowering Parents. Enough Is Enough (EIE) will conduct a comprehensive teaching presentation in front of a live studio audience for inclusion in the Internet Safety 101 video. Testimonials will be given from law enforcement experts, Internet industry representatives, psychologists, teens, parents, a convicted sex offender, and a rescued victim of a predator. Free admission. Adults only. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Smith Center Auditorium of McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike. Call 1-888-744-0004 to register.
The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office will photograph and fingerprint children for free at several upcoming events: Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, June 8, noon-4 p.m. at Celebrate Fairfax at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. The ID card gives authorities vital information to help them locate children if they are ever missing. This community service is available for county and Fairfax City residents, ages 0-17. For more information or to schedule a public safety event, contact Captain Sean Whitmore at 703-246-7521 or e-mail sheriff@fairfaxcounty.gov.
<b> Sunday/June 8</b>
Rock the House 8K. Benefiting Alternative House: The Abused and Homeless Children’s Refuge. 8 a.m. at Celebrate Fairfax, on the festival grounds of the Fairfax County Government Center. Cost is $22; $20 if you own a Champion Chip. After June 6, 2008, entrance fee is $27. Register online at www.runwashington.com. For more information, contact Gina Cocomello, Development Director, Alternative House, at
703 506-9191x115 or gina_cocomello@thealternativehouse.org.
The Monticello Council of Republican Women Annual Picnic & Membership Drive - 3-6 p.m., 1101 Kensington Road, McLean. Call: (571) 338-5640.
<b>Tuesday, June 10,</b>
Panel Discussion on Virginia Tech: The Aftermath. All are welcome to attend a panel discussion, 7 p.m. in the Auditorium of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11900 Lawyers Road in Reston. The panel will discuss helping victims of crime, particularly family members of homicide, support services, legislation and other efforts to address the issues that contributed to the tragedy. Any questions can be directed to Lu Ann Maciulla McNabb at contactus@angelfundva.org.
The Great Falls Citizens Association’s ’s Annual Meeting will be held at the Great Falls Grange beginning at 7:30 p.m. Make your vote counts – elections of the Officers and Executive Board for the coming year beginning July 1 will be held. All Great Falls residents are eligible to vote --- renewing members or upon becoming GFCA members. Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust will be featured speaker and GFCA recognition awards will be presented. All are welcome. For more information visit www.GFCA.org.
<b>Wednesday/June 11</b>
Interfaith Summit 2008, a day of ideas and resources for building older adult ministries in Fairfax County. Hosted by the Long Term Care Coordinating Council, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the George Mason University Student Union II. No costs to guests, but participants must register by June 4 at www.carefaxltc.org or 1-877-926-8300.
Assert Yourself! This workshop offers the opportunity to learn how to be more assertive in your personal and professional life. Exercises, demonstrations, role-playing and homework are used to reinforce learning. Limit 10. To register call 703-281-2657 or online at www.thewomenscenter.org.
Wednesdays, June 11, 18 & 25 – 7-9 p.m. The Women's Center, 127 Park St., NE, Room 35, Vienna. $90 Registration Fee / $75 Center Circle Donors (Members)
VTRCC Monthly Luncheon. Speaker: Dr. Gerald Gordon, President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. Sponsor: Northwest Federal Credit Union. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Wildfire Restaurant, Tysons Galleria- 3rd floor, 1714U International Drive. Contact the Chamber Office for details, 703-281-1333 or log on to www.vtrcc.org.
<b>Thursday, June 12</b>
Gurus and Gadgets. New technology products, services and applications. The NVTC Cool Tech Committee brings together an expert panel that will share their views and wisdom on what's hot and what's not. You will be able to see, touch and play with the latest gadgets and prototypes that are about to be launched ... or not. 7:30 a.m. - Registration & Networking, 8:00 - 10:00 am - Program. Patton Boggs, 8484 Westpark Drive, 9th Floor, McLean; NVTC Member: $45.00 Non-Member: $ 75.00 For more information: www.nvtc.org/events/geteventinfo.php?event=TECHEMERG5.
<b>Saturday/June 14</b>
Fairfax County GOP Committee Flag Day BBQ w/George Allen - 4-8 PM, 3107 Whimbrell Court, Oakton. $35/$60 couple. Call: (703) 766-4GOP.
<b>Tuesday/June 17</b>
Mothers First - McLean/Vienna meeting. Non-profit support organization for mothers who have altered their careers to raise children at home; meets 10:15 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Contact 703-827-5922 or www.mothersfirst.org.
Speed Networking Breakfast. Location: Clyde's at Tysons, 8332 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182. 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Contact the Chamber Office for details, 703-281-1333 or log on to www.vtrcc.org.
<b>Friday/June 20 </b>
Brown Bag University. "How to Protect Your Business From Costly Lawsuits." Speaker: John Sexton, President, Sexton Executive Security. Location: Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, 8300 Boone Blvd., Suite 450, Vienna, VA 22182, 12-1 p.m. Contact the Chamber Office for details, 703-281-1333 or log on to www.vtrcc.org.
<b>Monday /June 23</b>
Professionals Appreciation Week will be celebrated in the Forum at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, with a reception at 8:30 a.m. followed by a proclamation by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors at 9 a.m. Open to the public. Speakers include Chairman Gerald Connolly, Supervisor Catherine Hudgins, and Assistant Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Resources Heidi Dix. For more information, contact Robert Eiffert at 703-324-2544.
<b>Tuesday/June 24</b>
Monthly Mixer. Food Sponsor: Plaka Grill. Location: The Business Bank in Vienna, 133 Maple Ave., SE, Vienna. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Contact the Chamber Office for details, 703-281-1333 or log on to www.vtrcc.org.
<b>Ongoing</b>
CTS Partners in Health offers free classes on Friday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm at 443 Carlisle Drive in Herndon. Call 703-568-9224 for more information: