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<b>ONGOING</b>
Yoplait Pink Lids are being collected by the Western Fairfax Alumnae of Zeta Tau Alpha. Yoplait will donate 10 cents to the Susan G. Komen Foundation and 5 cents to the ZTA Foundation for every lid sent in by Zeta. A pink drop box can be found in the Centreville United Methodist Church narthex (intersection of Route 28/New Braddock Road) on the mission table until Dec. 9.
Chick-fil-A at Fair Oaks Mall hosts "Family Night" every Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. Every week there is a free, different activity to entertain kids of all ages. Come celebrate at Fair Oaks Mall, located inside the main entrance between Sears and Macy’s. Call us 703-279-1883 or email at CFAEVENTS@aol.com.
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.
The Clock Tower Thrift store in Centreville needs volunteers on weekdays and weekends to help in sorting out merchandise, tagging and organizing it. Volunteers (not younger than 16 years old) will also greet and assist costumers that bring donations and buy store items. Northern Virginia Family Service has served low income individuals and families for over 80 years. Contact Monica Arispe at 703-219-2193 or volunteer@nvfs.org. Court-ordered volunteers are welcome.
<b>Friday/Nov. 28</b>
Swing Dances are held every Friday night at the Dulles Hilton in the Red Fox Room with Sue and Gary Caley. Drop-in beginner lesson included in price of admission from 8:30-9 p.m. Live music from 9 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $15. All ages welcome, large dance floors, air conditioned. Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon. Go to www.gottaswing.com for details etc.
* Nov. 28 — band, TBA you'll want to come and dance off the Turkey;
* Dec. 5 — Natty Beaux;
* Dec. 12 — The Grandsons;
* Dec. 19 — King Teddy (and our Winter Wonderland Dance with decorations desserts and lots of sparkle!);
* Dec. 26 — JP McDermott and the Bop, also our annual PJ party so wear your Pajama's! We'll bring the milk and cookies.
<b>Saturday/Nov. 29</b>
Peter Douskalis, Centreville resident and Shenandoah Music Conservatory senior, will be back at Pacino's Restaurant on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 7-9 p.m. Peter specializes in many aspects of the guitar such as jazz, classical, rock and pop. Pacino's is located at 5653 Stone Rd., Centreville; admission is free - Reservations not necessary but advised: 703-222-5885
Mia Saunders School of Ballet presents the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Little Rocky Run Rec Center #2 at 6201 Sandstone Way, Clifton. Proceeds will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Appropriate for ages 3 and up. $10 donation (children and adults). Reservations are required. Contact Helen Martin 703-815-0525 or HelenLMartin@cox.net. All checks payable to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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>DEC. 4</b>
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>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.
<b>DEC. 10-11</b>
Fairfax Area League of Women Voters Gives Input to State and Regional Leagues. In December, at unit meetings throughout Fairfax County and City, League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area (LWVFA) members will be discussing issues of importance to the League for the next biennium. These meetings afford the "grassroots" a chance to sound off about topics that the state and regional Leagues (LWV of Virginia and LWV of the National Capital Area, respectively) should explore during 2009-2011. These meetings are open to the public. Call 703-658-9150 or go the LWVFA Web site: lwv-fairfax.org.
* Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 12 noon at Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Centreville.
Contact: Susan, 703-391-0666
* Thursday, Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. (Luncheon meeting) at 2615 John Milton Drive, Herndon. Contact: Rona 703-476-5758
<b>Dec. 12-14</b>
Encore Theatrical Arts Project presents "Over the North Pole," its 12th Annual Holiday Spectacular, in two locations. Written by Brandon Kalbaugh and directed and choreographed by Raynor van der Merwe. See www.encore-tap.org. The dates are Dec. 12 at 8 p.m.; Dec. 13 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at The Richard J. Ernst Theatre, NOVA Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike. Also playing on Dec. 20 at 1, 4, 8 p.m.; and Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Harris Theatre, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Cost is $15/students and seniors; $17/adults; $15 Scout Special (includes behind-the-scenes tour, pre-seating and snack). Visit www.encore-tap.org or call 703-222-5511.
<b>Saturday/Dec. 13</b>
"It’s All About the Cats" – A kitten and cat adoption extravaganza is Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Centreville Regional Library, St. Germaine Drive, Centreville. There will be all breeds of cats, from Long Haired, Semi-Long Haired and Domestic Short-Hairs in a variety of colors, Black, Orange, Gray, and White, Tabbies, Patch-cats, and Tuxedoes. Sponsored by Commonwealth Cat Rescue Inc.
Chantilly Bible Church is hosting a free holiday Model Train Display on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is especially for families with children, and will feature train displays including a large Lionel display, Lego display and an HO Modular display. Chantilly Bible Church is at 4390 Pleasant Valley Road in Chantilly.
<b>DEC. 13-14</b>
Take a candlelight tour of Sully Historic Site on Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14. Tours begin at 5 p.m. with the last tour at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday and 7:15 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $10/adults and $7/seniors and children. Call 703-437-1794. Sully Historic Site is located at 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly.
<b>DEC. 18</b>
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.