'Women Fight Back Women's Self Defense Seminar will be held at the nZone in Chantilly on July 13, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. This is a no-nonsense, practical self-defense seminar designed for women ages 13 and up. Subjects covered are: awareness, mental preparation, targets of opportunity, and physical techniques and skills. This class is limited to 40 participants. To register call the nZone at 703-266-0118 or go to www.thenZone.com.
Through June 12
Independent Living Project. Fairfax County is offering this free six-week program that includes a gentle exercise program to improve strength and balance, presentations on county services, a healthy cooking demonstration, advice on how to manage health care and prescriptions, and more. Led by professional social workers, the group meets weekly at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/independent.htm or call 703-324-7210, TTY 711.
Saturday/June 1
Tips for Buying a TV. 1-2 p.m. at Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Scotty Scott will talk about how to buy a tv. Free. 703-502-3883.
Through Saturday/June 1
Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout. Drop off unused or expired medications at a Fairfax County Police district station (pills or liquids only, no pressurized canisters or needles). Disposal is free, convenient, confidential and safe. Safe handling of unused or expired medications prevents accidental poisoning, prevents drug abuse and protects the environment. The Sully District Station is located at 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Visit www.unifiedpreventioncoalition.org or call 703-938-8723, TTY 711.
Monday/June 3
Centreville Toastmasters. 7 p.m. at Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Overcome your fear of public speaking in a proven program that has helped thousands over the last 89 years. All welcome.
Greenbriar Garden Club. 7:30 p.m. Greenbriar Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Road, Fairfax. A presentation by the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia on attracting birds and butterflies to your garden. Contact Diane at 703-378-0994 or Kathy at 703-817-0708.
County Forum. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Share ideas on ensuring the county continues to be a livable, lifelong community for its growing older population. Free. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults or 703-324-5411.
Tuesday/June 11
Ladies Book Club. 7:30 p.m. at Beth Torah, 4212-C Technology Court, Chantilly. Bring a drink or appetizer to share and discuss “Snow in August” by Pete Hamill.
Thursday/June 13
6th Annual Erin Peterson Fund Tournament. Held at Westfields Golf Club, 13940 Balmoral Greens Ave., Clifton. To register visit www.erinpetersonfund.org.
Monday/June 17
Centreville Toastmasters. 7 p.m. at Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Overcome your fear of public speaking in a proven program that has helped thousands over the last 89 years. All welcome.
Monday-Friday/June 24-28
Young Actors’ Workshop. 9 a.m.-noon at Westfield High School, 4700 Stonecroft Blvd. The musical theatre camp is open to elementary students in rising grades 2-6. Tuition is $125. Visit
www.westfieldtheatreboosters.com or call 703-488-6439. Space is limited.
Monday/July 1
Centreville Toastmasters. 7 p.m. at Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Overcome your fear of public speaking in a proven program that has helped thousands over the last 89 years. All welcome.
Monday-Friday/July 8-12
Summer STEM Workshop. The Chantilly Science Department will be conducting a week-long summer STEM workshop from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for rising sophomores who are taking honors chemistry during the 2013/2014 school year. Students will learn to use a variety of computer interfaced sensors to collect and analyze data. $40. There are a limited number of spaces, and applications will be accepted on a first in, first accepted basis. Apply at www.fcps.edu/ChantillyHS. For questions, contact Ina Koppel at irkoppel@fcps.edu.
Saturday/July 13
Self Defense Seminar. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the nZone in Chantilly. Designed for women ages 13 and up. To register visit www.thenZone.com or 703-266-0118.
July 29 through Aug. 2 or Aug. 12 through Aug. 16
Summer Sports Camps. Jubilee Christian Center is holding summer sports camps (basketball, flag football, & soccer) for grades K-6 (as of fall school year) from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The cost is $160 per week, which includes a T-shirt. Pre-registration required by June 21. Before care & aftercare will be available for Aug. 12-16 only: cost is $25 per day for before care & $25 per day for aftercare (or $45 per day for both). Jubilee Christian Center is at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Call 703-383-1170 or visit www.jccag.org.
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
Senior Fall Prevention Classes. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Classes are held in a heated indoor pool and are designed to work on balance and core muscles in order to prevent injuries and falls. At The Woodlands Retirement Community, 4320 Forest Hill Dr. Registrations are required. Call 703-667-9800 to register as space is limited. Cost is $10 per class.
School Openings
The Clifton Presbyterian Church Preschool has openings in all classes for the fall. Schedules and classes have been adjusted for greater flexibility to meet the changing needs of the area. Pass the word along to any families who may be looking for a preschool home for their kids. Visit www.cliftonpc.org/cpcpreschool.html or call Gretchen at 703-830-3175.
Register Now
Clifton Caboose Twilight Run. Register for the run at www.signmeup.com/89591. Price will increase as date nears. Adults and teens can also sign up to volunteer at www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4EAEAA2C7-clifton3. Service hours can be completed.
Scholarship Open. Apply for the CBA College Scholarship at www.cliftonva.org/academic-scholarship.
Clifton Day 2013. Vendor applications are online at www.cliftonday.com. Barbara Hutto is the new chairperson. E-mail her at cliftonday2013@verizon.net to volunteer to chair a part of the day.
Volunteers Needed
The Stuart-Mosby Civil War Cavalry Museum needs volunteers to work on Sundays at 13938 Braddock Road, Centreville. The museum is open from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays, when volunteer help is needed the most. Civil War buffs who want something worthwhile to do on Sundays are perfect candidates. Generally at least two volunteers are on duty for each day of coverage at the museum.
The museum is also open on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Mondays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 703-971-4984 or visit www.stuart-mosby.com.
Respite Care Volunteers. Give a family caregiver of a frail, older adult a break so they can go shopping, attend a doctor's appointment or have coffee with a friend. Volunteers visit and oversee the safety of the older adult for a few hours each month. Volunteers are matched with families in or near their own neighborhoods in Fairfax County. Support and training is provided. Contact Kristin Martin at 703-324-7577, TTY 711, or Kristin.Martin@fairfaxcounty.gov. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.
Advocates. The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteer advocates for residents in assisted living and nursing facilities throughout the area. Training is provided. Call 703-324-5861, TTY 711 or email Lisa.Callahan@fairfaxcounty.gov. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/vol_ombud_program.htm.
The Stuart-Mosby Civil War Cavalry Museum at 13938 Braddock Road. is now open, Saturdays and Mondays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Docents and additional volunteers needed, plus people willing to donate or loan artifacts. Call Don Hakenson at 703-971-4984.
Ongoing
Senior Fall Prevention Classes are held in a heated indoor pool and are designed to work on balance and core muscles in order to prevent injuries and falls. Classes are held Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at The Woodlands Retirement Community, 4320 Forest Hill Drive, Fairfax. Registration required. Please call 703-667-9800 to register as space is limited. $10 per class.
Centreville Garden Club Meeting. 7 p.m. every third Monday at Sully Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Learn more at centrevillegardenclub.blogspot.com or e-mail: centrevillegardenclub@gmail.com. Visitors welcome. Phone 703-830-2942.
The John Witt Chapter of the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century is accepting new members. Colonial Dames is a patriotic, genealogical and heraldic society for women of lineal descendants of an ancestor who lived and served prior to 1701 in one of the original colonies in the geographical area of the present United States. The chapter meets four times a year usually in January, May, September and November. For more information contact jsmithtot@aol.com.
Senior Fall Prevention Classes are held in a heated indoor pool and are designed to work on balance and core muscles in order to prevent injuries and falls. Classes are held Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at The Woodlands Retirement Community, 4320 Forest Hill Drive, Fairfax. Registration required. Call 703-667-9800 to register as space is limited. Cost is $10 per class.
Pleasant Valley Preschool, 4615 Stringfellow Road in Chantilly is now accepting registrations for the 2013-14 school year. The goal is to provide a learning environment that promotes social development and a nurturing preschool education. Visit www.pleasantvalleypreschool.com or call 703-378-6911.
NAMI Northern Virginia Connections a free education and support program for individuals living with mental illness at the Chantilly Library 4000 Stringfellow Road Chantilly, every Tuesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the conference room. Visit www.NAMI-NorthernVirginia.org for more.
ReStore Anniversary Event. The main goal of the ReStore (4262 Entre Court, Chantilly) is to fund Habitat for Humanity in the mission of building simple, decent, and affordable housing for low-income, hard-working partner families. Donations are accepted and can be made by individuals as well as companies. In many cases, if the items were not donated, they would go straight to landfills. To donate, call 703-360-6700 or visit www.restorenova.org. Regular store hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Pleasant Valley Preschool, a non-profit cooperative preschool located in the Greenbriar Community Center, currently has limited openings in its program for 4 and 5 year olds that meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 4615 Stringfellow Road. Visit www.pleasantvalleypreschool.com or call 703-378-6911.
Congregation Yad Shalom in Centreville provides a variety of activities in a traditional format with a modern flair. We welcome interfaith couples who wish to participate, and openly invite inquiries about a range of programs offered for the entire family. Contact the Congregation at 703-579-6079, or visit www.yadshalom.com.
The Chantilly Academy Auto Technology and Auto Collision Repair classes are looking for used cars as donations to the program. Contact Ann Booker at 703-227-3041 or Kenny Brown at 703-222-7466.
Northern Virginia Neighbors Club. A non-profit organization offering an opportunity to meet new friends. Activities include book clubs, card games, crafts, fitness, gardening, mah jong, needleworks, rummoli, theater and more. Meet members at one of the monthly luncheons, coffees or mixers. Email nvn156@yahoo.com.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Northern Virginia Connections groups are free, bi-weekly recovery support groups for adults living with mental illness. Second and fourth Tuesdays 12-1:30 p.m. Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Contact Janette at 703-631-2410 or NAMINorthernVA@gmail.com
Fair Oaks Parkinson Support Group for people living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family, meets on the fourth Saturday, from 10 a.m.-noon at Sunrise at Fair Oaks, 3750 Joseph Siewick Dr. Free. 703-378-7221. www.ParkinsonFoundation.org.
Parkinson Aquatic Exercise Classes for people living with Parkinson’s disease and caregivers meets 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, The Woodlands, 4320 Forest Hill Dr. People living with Parkinson’s $10, caregivers $5. Registration required. Sonia Gow 703-378-7221.
DAR. Membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honors and preserves the legacy of one’s Patriot ancestor. Any woman is eligible for membership who is no less than 18 years of age and can prove lineal, blood-line descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence. Admission to membership is by invitation through a Chapter. Contact lanesmillchapter@hotmail.com
New Neighbors League Club of Northern Virginia is looking for women who are new to the area, looking to reconnect, or just interested in meeting new people for fun and friendship. Visit www.newneighborsvirginia.com or email Newneighborsleagueclub@yahoo.com.
Visit the TASC Toastmasters Club and learn how membership can help one succeed. Improve communication skills. Be more effective in meetings. Get a point across more concisely. Meets Wednesday afternoons from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Northrop Grumman Building, Conference Center Drive, Chantilly. Contact Adim Okwudishu at 410-227-0177 or email adimkris@gmail.com. Visit www.tasctoastmasters.org.
Donate used bikes to make a difference in someone’s life. Bikes For The World works with partner charities in developing countries who train and hire local people to recondition bikes and distribute them to individuals in need of affordable transportation. A $10 donation along with your donated bike covers shipping and handling, and your donation will reduce landfill waste. Contact Senthil at senthil.kannan.61109@gmail.com or visit www.bikesfortheworld.org.
The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area, a non partisan organization that is concerned with election processes, voter participation and civic engagement, is welcoming new members. All women and men interested in civic affairs are invited to join the group. Visit www.LWV-Fairfax.org. or call 703-658-9152.