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Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) is looking for individuals, churches, families or businesses who would be willing to provide a holiday food basket to a needy family this Thanksgiving. This is a family-oriented program where you have the opportunity to deliver the basket directly to your sponsored family. There are still hundreds of families looking for sponsors. To help, contact Pam Ryan at 703-988-9656, ext. 3, or send an email to volunteer@wfcmva.org. Or mail your contribution, marked "Holiday Baskets," to WFCM, P.O. Box 220802, Chantilly, VA 20153.
Our Neighbors Child is the local organization that steps in during the holiday to provide toys and clothing for families in the immediate ZIP code who are having a difficult time. Through the help of 15 local churches, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries-Ways and Means, and many school counselors and social workers, ONC is able to determine the families who have the greatest need. Local volunteers then work together to meet those needs.
In its 17th year, ONC is looking for groups or individuals that would "adopt" the special needs of local families for the holiday season. The focus this year is on winter coats. Specific family information will not be available until Thanksgiving. If you are interested in helping, email to Kathy Sposa and Tracy McInturff at Sposafamily@aol.com.
A new Boy Scout of America Troop, Troop 2 is being formed in Centreville. It will meet on Monday nights at 7 p.m. at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church. Troops 2's focus is on learning self reliance and leadership, in the outdoors, in the real world, away from the video games and TV. Upcoming activities are selected to be an integrated mix of fun and serious learning including: hiking on the AT, cooking with fire, swimming, first aid, Dutch oven cooking, Klondike, national battlefields and fishing. Troop 2 welcomes parents and any boy aged 11 to 18. Call Mike Sorah 703-901-8311. Visit http://thescoutzone.org/
The Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club is selling 2008 White House Christmas ornaments. This year’s ornament honors the 23rd President, Benjamin Harrison. The cost of the ornament is $18, and all profits go to charity. Orders may be placed through any club member or by calling 703-378-6841 or 703-378-6216.
Fair Oaks Parkinson Foundation Support Group & Exercise Class. The Fair Oaks Support Group meets monthly on the fourth Saturday, from 10 a.m. -noon at Sunrise at Fair Oaks, 3750 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax. Free. Support Group leader is Bill Robbins 703-830-3823. The exercise class meets every Thursday from 1–2 p.m. at the Greenbriar Community Center. Contact Sonia Gow at 703-378-7221. The Parkinson Foundation (PFNCA) welcomes PD patients and family members. Visit www.ParkinsonFoundation.org.
<b>Thursday, Nov. 13</b>
The Centreville Pyramid presents Rosalind Wiseman, New York Times bestselling author of "Queen Bees & Wannabes," the basis for the movie "Mean Girls," and "Queen Bee Moms & Kingpin Dads," on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Liberty Middle School. Wiseman will offer strategies for interacting with your child and the many adults and professionals in your child’s life.
The Centreville Chapter of Quilters Unlimited is hosting a Quilt Auction and Bake Sale on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at Colin Powell Elementary School, 13340 Leland Road, Centreville. A preview of hand-crafted quilts and other items will start at 6:30 p.m. Quilters Unlimited is a nonprofit organization of quilters in Northern Virginia founded in 1972 with the purpose of preserving the tradition, culture and history of quilting, and promoting the knowledge and understanding of the art of quilting.
<b>Saturday, Nov. 15</b>
Grace Covenant Church will hold a National Adoption Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at 4600 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Chantilly. This event is an adoption fair to include representatives from various agencies, adoption attorneys, and local Department of Family Services. Learn about domestic and international adoption, as well as foster care. Web site location http://www.gracecov.org/ (see events page, during November)
The Reston Epilepsy Awareness Stroll will be held Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School, Entrance 4, 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston. To volunteer and/or to register, call Dana at 703-698-0229 or e-mail danadouglas@cox.net.
Wood Financial Group, LLC of Fairfax will host a free shredding day on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Secure, state-of-the-art, no touch shredding services Truck-side video monitors show you your documents being shredded. Located at 10625 Jones Street, Suite 101-A, Fairfax. Call 571-432-0440
<b>Sunday/Nov. 16</b>
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter will host its last rabies clinic of 2008 on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the shelter located at 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax. The cost of the rabies vaccine is $10 per pet. Rabies vaccines will be available for dogs, cats and ferrets. No rabies tags will be issued at the clinic. Dogs must be on leashes and cats and ferrets must be in carriers. Dog licenses will also be sold at the clinic for $10. The reduced-cost rabies clinic is sponsored by the Fairfax County Animal Shelter and Deepwood Veterinary Clinic. Cash and check payments only — no credit or debit cards will be accepted at the clinic. Call 703-830-1100.
Enjoy an Afternoon Tea on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Greenbriar Community Center. The tea is sponsored by To A Tea, LLC and Southern Living at Home. Price per person is $30 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations only by Nov. 10. Limited Seating. Donations of gift cards for the Shelter House Inc. will allow for $5 discount in price.
<b>Monday/Nov. 17</b>
The Centreville Garden Club will be holding its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov 17 at 7 p.m. Horticulturist and perennial specialist Lynn Cohen will be giving a slide presentation titled "Beyond the Basics," highlighting new and underused perennials. Anyone interested in gardening is welcome to attend. The meeting will be held in the Sully District Govt. building at 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. For further info email centrevillegardenclub@gmail.com or call 703-818-9094.
<b>Tuesday/Nov. 18</b>
The next meeting of the Centreville Immigration Forum will be Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Centreville United Methodist Church, Room 217. Discussion will begin with "Where do we go from here?"
<b>Wednesday, Nov. 19</b>
Red, Heart & Soul's sixth annual Fall Gala Benefit will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at The Waterford at Fair Oaks. This fund-raiser helps provide childcare, health and educational services for single parents. For more information regarding tickets, sponsorship, press or media, contact: Alicia Lim at 571-323-3307 or Alicia@devotiontochildren.org.
<b>Thursday, Nov. 20</b>
Ameriprise Financial will present the financial seminar, "Five Steps You Can Take in a Volatile Market" on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 6:30-8 p.m. at its office at 5870 Trinity Parkway, 1st floor, Centreville. The speaker is Christopher C. Shiring, Field Vice President who will explore: Why and how markets change * Why it’s important to stay in the market * What opportunities can be gained from market downturns * The emotions market change can bring * Steps you can take today. Respond with your guests’ name(s) to Chris Allen at 703-825-2382 FIRST.INITIAL.LAST@ampf.com
Mothers First - Chantilly/Centreville is a nonprofit support organization dedicated to helping women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home. Meetings are first and third Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. at the Centreville Regional Library,14200 St Germain Dr., Centreville. Contact 703-827-5922 or www.mothersfirst.org.
<b>Saturday, Nov. 22 </b>
Two nationally renowned experts on using universal design to make homes safe and accessible regardless of age and physical abilities are slated to open Fairfax County’s Reinventing Your Home on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. To register (required) and/or request ADA reasonable accommodations contact: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/aaa/reinventhome.htm , or call 703-324-7746, TTY 703-449-1186.
St. Timothy School in Chantilly is hosting its 28th Annual Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. This year’s fair boasts 100 unique and creative crafters. New this year, is a Kids’ Corner with fun games and activities and a used book/CD/DVD sale. St. Timothy School is located at 13809 Poplar Tree Rd. in Chantilly.
<b>NOV. 22-23</b>
The Junior League of Northern Virginia is hosting its annual The Enchanted Forest, Nov. 22-23, at the Sheraton Reston in Reston. It features a variety of holiday festivities for the family, including entertainment and crafts for children, gifts and holiday decorations for purchase, an afternoon tea, a silent auction and an evening gala celebration. Hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $7 general admission.
* Breakfast with Santa is both days from 10-11 a.m. Cost is $25.
* Cocoa and Cupcakes with the Snow Fairy Princess is both days from 1-2 p.m. Cost is $20.
* Enchanted Holiday Tea is Saturday from 2-4 p.m. Cost is $50.
* All That Glitters Enchanted Evening Gala is Saturday from 5:30-11:30 p.m. Cost is $120. Cocktails and dessert only, 8–11:30 p.m., $50 per person
Call 703-848-2884 or visit www.jlnv.org/theenchantedforest.
<b>Saturday/Nov. 29</b>
Local children's author Susan Crites will hold a book signing and story time for her book, "I Love You More Than Rainbows," at Fairfax Borders on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with story time at 11 a.m. at 11054 Lee Highway Fairfax. Call 703-359-8420. Go to www.susancrites.com.
<b>Sunday/Dec. 7</b>
Holiday Fair – Festive Holiday Fair on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 12 – 4 p.m. Little Rocky Run Rec Center #2, 6201 Sandstone Way, Clifton. Vendors include: A Great Candle (Mia Bella), Silpada Design Jewerly, Stampin-Up, Mary Kay, and more. Go to www.llrholidayfair.com.