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Commentary
Women's Health Care Advances
Delegate Kenneth R. "Ken" Plum
While the debate on the federal Affordable Care Act continues, key provisions of the Act are becoming effective. Last week preventive care provisions for women took effect. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), approximately 47 million women are in health plans that must cover these new preventative services at no charge. The HHS asserts that "women, not insurance companies, can now make health decisions that will keep them healthy, catch potentially serious conditions at an earlier state, and protect them and their families from crushing medical bills."
Contrary to the arguments put forth by the opponents of any federal involvement in health care, the federal government is not making medical decisions for individuals. Rather, people are being empowered with information that will help them make more informed decisions about their health. Previously some insurance companies did not cover these preventive services for women under their health plans while some women had to pay deductibles or copays for the services. Under the new rules, coverage of these services become effective at the next renewal date, on or after August 1, 2012, for most health plans. Certain nonprofits and religious organizations are not required to provide the coverage.
All the services effective under these provisions empower women and not the federal or state governments or the insurance companies to make better decisions about their own health. There are eight new services that include well-woman visits, gestational diabetes screening, contraception education and counseling, breast feeding support and counseling, and sexually transmitted diseases counseling and screening. Under sections of the law that had already become effective, women had gained access to mammograms, cholesterol screening, and flu shots. Men and children are also able to take advantage of preventative services at no extra charge under the health care law. These services include flu shots and other immunizations, screening for cancers, high blood pressure and cholesterol, and depression. Visit the website at www.healthcare.gov/prevention to learn about health care services you may be eligible to receive.
Fortunately Virginians will be put in charge of their health care decisions without interference from state government. Under other provisions of the Affordable Care Act including the establishment of health insurance exchanges and the expansion of Medicaid where state government is required to act, Virginia is dragging its feet. Under these preventative care provisions that just became effective, government is set aside and individuals make their own health care decisions based on medical information. That is a major step forward for women's health care.
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Virginia Report on Comcast Channel 28
Tune in to Ken's weekly television program, Virginia Report, on Reston Comcast Channel 28 for public service programming. Ken interviews state and local leaders who are making news by making a difference. Watch these upcoming programs:
Tonight, August 8, at 10:30 p.m. - Shelley P. Gutstein, PhD, Fairfax County Public Schools - "Our Transitional High Schools - Lifelong Learning"
Tuesday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, August 15 at 10:30 p.m. - Lisa Farinholt-O'Brien, Infant/Toddler Family Day Care - "Quality Child Care to Our Families"
"Virginia Report" is also available online at www.rctv28.com/virginiareport.html for viewing on your computer or iPad. |
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All About Voting
Are You Registered to Vote?
You are eligible to register to vote if you satisfy all of the requirements below:
* A citizen of the United States
* At least 18 years of age by the next general election
* A resident of Virginia
You may register to vote year-round except during the 22 days prior to a General or Primary election, 13 days prior to a Special election, or 7 days prior to a Special election called by the Governor.
How do you register to vote?
* In person Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Fairfax Office of Elections, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 323, Fairfax, Virginia 22035-0081.
* By mail. Pick up a Virginia Voter Registration Application at our public libraries, DMV offices, military recruitment offices, public assistance agency offices, our own North County Government Center in Reston, the Citizen Information Desk in the Fairfax County Government Center lobby, the Judicial Center information desk, or
* Call Delegate Ken Plum's office mornings at 703.758.9733 and ask for a Voter Registration Application Form to be mailed to you.
Mail your completed application to:
Fairfax County Office of Elections
P.O. Box 10161
Fairfax, VA 22038-8061
First-time voters in Virginia who register by mail must vote in person (either on Election Day or absentee in person) unless they are:
* Students
* Overseas Citizens
* Citizens with a disability or illness
* Active duty members of the military or their dependents
Absentee Voting in Person
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 323
Fairfax, VA 22035
September 21-October 16:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
October 17 - November 2:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday Hours:
October 6, 13, 29, 27, November 3: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Office Closed On:
Monday, October 8, 2012 (Columbus Day)
Last Day to Vote Absentee In Person:
Saturday, November 3, 2012
In Person, Satellite Voting Location
North County Human Services Building
1850 Cameron Glen Drive
Reston, VA 20190
October 17 - November 3
Monday - Friday, 2:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Absentee Voting by Mail
You may vote absentee, either by mail or in person, if you are unable to go to the polls on Election Day because you: are a student or the spouse of a student attending a school outside Fairfax County; will be away from Fairfax County on business; will be working and commuting for 11 or more hours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.; will be away from Fairfax County on personal business or vacation; are unable to go to the polls because of illness or disability; are pregnant; are the primary caretaker of a confined family member; have a religious obligation; are confined awaiting trial; are confined having been convicted of a misdemeanor; are an election official; are on active duty in the military outside Fairfax County; are the spouse or dependent residing with a member of the military outside Fairfax County; are an overseas citizen whose most recent United States residents was in Fairfax County; are a designated representative of a candidate or a party inside the polls; are requesting a ballot for presidential and vice-presidential electors only (Ballot for other offices/issues will not be sent).
Date of First Mail-out: Approximately September 21
Last Day to Register to Vote (if not already registered at current address:
4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 15
Last Date to Apply for an Absentee Ballot by Mail
5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
For inclusion in the election, absentee ballots must be returned by 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
Use the Fairfax County Electoral Board's Fillable Online Absentee Ballot Application to enter your information on the screen at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/absentee.htm. After you have entered your information, print, sign, and then return. OR print a blank Absentee Ballot Application Form available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/absentee.htm, enter your information by hand, sign, and then return. Mail to:
Office of Elections
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 323
Fairfax, VA 22035
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Office of Elections
Box 10161
Fairfax, VA 22038
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Fax it to the Office of Elections at 703.324.3725
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Email to absenteeballot@fairfaxcounty.gov or voting@fairfaxcounty.gov
If you are not able to get an Absentee Ballot Application online, feel free to call Delegate Ken Plum's office mornings at 703.758.9733 and request that one be mailed to you. |
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Bulletin Board
Services Might be for You
Want to to know about health care services for which you may be eligible under the new federal Affordable Care Act? Visit www.healthcare.gov/prevention.
Be a Part of Works Sunday August 18-19!
Works Sunday is an annual interfaith day of service drawing volunteers from Reston, Herndon, Vienna, and other parts of Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. Most projects take place in Reston or Herndon, and volunteer opportunities include:
* Blood Drive on August 18, 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Roll up your sleeves and save a life. Works Sunday is having a blood drive on August 18. Whether you are a perennial donor, have a friend or loved one needing blood or looking for an easy way to give something back to the community, here is a way you can help. The Inova Bloodmobile will be located in the parking lot of the United Christian Parish, 11508 North Shore Drive, Reston. Contact Debbie Aschenbach at 703.585.8216 for more information.
* Help the Hungry on August 18, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Works Sunday Food Drive takes place on August 18, and you can help keep the shelves of the Reston Interfaith Emergency Pantry well-stocked for hundreds of hard-pressed families and individuals who depend upon its assistance to keep hunter and malnutrition at bay. Contact Christopher Wist at 703.964.6874 for more information.
* Help Senior Citizens on August 19, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Break out your cello, pick up the guitar, and start banging on the piano keys. Works Sunday is putting on a children's talent show to bring fun and cheer to the residents of Tall Oaks at Reston, 12052 North Shore Drive. Tall Oaks is an assisted living community.
* Help the Homeless on August 19, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. On Game Night, Works Sunday volunteers lead bingo and other light-hearted activities to bring joy to those living in the Embry Rucker Shelter. Join in by leading a game or participating in the fun. Separate activities for adults and children. Ten people are needed, and volunteers must be age 18 and over. Contact Jeff Confer at 703.437.9476.
* "Gabriel Homes" Maintenance - various residences located within our local communities for young adults with intellectual challenges/disabilities. Looking for a total of 50 people from all participating churches and in the community for projects at 3 homes in Reston and Herndon. Besides Works Sunday, some work will be performed on weekends throughout August, and perhaps into September if needed. Skill sets needed include carpentry, plumbing, landscaping, and anyone who can lend a helping hand. This is also a great opportunity for high schoolers to earn community project time. If interested, please contact Donna Harris and Bob Pitulej at Pitulej@aol.com or 703.476.1528.
* Other Ways to Help. There are many other volunteer opportunities listed on the Works Sunday website at www.workssunday.org, then click on Activities.
August is Immunization Awareness Month
The Board of Supervisors has proclaimed August Immunization Awareness Month in Fairfax County. Protect yourself and your community. Make sure your family's immunizations are up-to-date. Vaccinations are available through your health care provider and the Fairfax County Health Department clinics. The Health Department's Reston-Herndon District Office is located at 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190-2310. For the fastest service and shortest wait, call for an appointment at 703.481.4242 (TTY: 711).
Planning for College Should Include Insurance Considerations
Registering for classes, finding a place to live, and managing money are just a few of the many challenges students face as they prepare for college. Making sure they have the insurance coverage they need is another important consideration. The State Corporation Commission's Bureau of Insurance offers tips to help parents ensure that their college-bound students have the insurance coverage they need for their health, vehicles, and belongings while they are away at school. Federal law now requires any health insurance plan or issuer that offers dependent coverage to make that coverage available until the dependent reaches age 26. Until 2014, if the parent's coverage is through an employer, and the dependent is eligible for coverage through his or her own job, the parent's plan is not required to provide coverage. The Bureau of Insurance encourages parents to make sure their students have a copy of relevant insurance cards and know about obtaining referrals and approvals (if required) before seeking treatment. Students who do not have health insurance through a parent's policy or who have limited coverage due to network service areas may opt to purchase a student health insurance plan. Check to see if your student's personal belongings such as electronics, computers, furniture, and clothing he takes to school are covered by your homeowners policy. If living off campus, your student should have renters insurance. Create and update a home inventory by using a free app for iPhone and Android smart phone users. Visit http://scc.virginia.gov/newsrel/i_univins_12.aspx for more ideas and some extremely helpful information.
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Calendar of Events
The Virginia Housing Coalition is holding regional information sessions this summer that are open to anyone with an interest in affordable housing and homelessness who would like to participate in discussions regarding future housing policies for the state. The Northern Virginia session will be held today, Wednesday, August 8, 10:00 a.m., at the Sheraton at Potomac Yards in Alexandria. Attendance is free, but registration is required at http://tinyurl.com/6qqoamf. Sessions will include: a summary of the outcomes of housing and community development legislation during the 2012 General Assembly session; an update on the status of the State Housing Policy Framework and the State Homelessness Plan; a discussion and prioritization of housing issues for the 2013 General Assembly session, with special focus on issues of regional significance; and input into the design of the newly created Virginia Housing Trust Fund for the Department of Housing and Community Development, which must submit a program plan to the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees by November 2012.
Floris United Methodist Church proudly presents Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man" with performances on Thursday, August 9 and Friday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, August 11 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person, available online at www.florisumc.org/musicman. Address of Floris UMC is 13600 Frying Pan Road, Herndon, VA 20171. All proceeds from this production of "The Music Man" will go directly to Connections for Hope, a community partnership providing services such as healthcare, housing assistance, legal services, and much more. Win the 760 Challenge - "Like" Floris UMC on Facebook and follow on Twitter for your chance to win 4 tickets to the show. For more information visit www.florisumc.org/760challenge.
Have a morning that is "Totally Trucks" on Friday, August 10, 9:30 a.m. to Noon, at Reston Association's Central Services Facility, 12250 Sunset Hills Road, Reston. Bring the kids and check out Reston Association's big trucks at this free event. In addition, RA may have a police and fire truck on display. The first 400 children will receive a truck coloring book and a "Totally Trucks" construction helmet. Parking is limited, so plan to carpool or park next door at the YMCA. No registration required. Contact Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703.435.6577 for more information.
Join the Bite Me Cancer Foundation's first annual fundraiser and "Take a Swing at Cancer" on Sunday, August 12, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Dulles Golf Center & Sports Park, 21593 Jesse Court, Dulles, VA 20166. Attend this fun-filled event that has something for everyone - batting cages, miniature golf, beach volleyball, automated teeing system at the driving range - and make a difference in the fight against cancer! Get details and register at www.bitemecancer.org/take-a-swing-at-cancer.asp. Your contributions will support the following Bite Me Cancer projects:
* Teen Support Programs - "A Bit of Bite Me Cancer" support bags for teens receiving cancer diagnosis and treatment; online support group; networking events; meetings
* Awareness and early detection of thyroid cancer, the fastest-growing cancer in the country
* Research grant funding - there are minimal treatment options beyond surgery. Sign up today!
Join in the "You've Earned a Say" Community Conversation in Northern Virginia on Tuesday, August 14, 2:00 to 3:0 p.m. at the Cascades Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling, VA 20165. You've earned a say in the future of Medicare and Social Security, and AARP wants to hear from you. Come hear balanced information about Medicare and Social Security proposals that are being debated in Washington and on the campaign trail - the pros and cons - without the political jargon and spin. Seating is limited; pre-registration is requested. Call 1-877-926-8300. Refreshments will be served.
Take your old files and papers to a Document Shredding Event on Saturday, August 25, 8:00 a.m. to Noon, at Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean.
Let's Help Kids (LHK) will have its first-ever art auction fundraiser on Saturday, August 25, at the Greater Reston Arts Center Gallery at Reston Town Center. Come have a glass of wine and a munchie provided by Il Fornaio and purchase a piece of art! LHK, a 501(c)(3) organization, was begun by grade-schooler Rachel "so that I could help other kids to be happy. If I fill their buckets then they will, in turn, fill other people's buckets. Pay it forward!" LHK works to meet non-basic needs for children by providing them with special items or experiences they might not otherwise receive. Watch here for more information about this entertaining evening of art, refreshments, and friends!
Plan now to attend an exciting two-day schedule of events at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, on August 25 and 26 honoring Clara Barton, Founder of the Red Cross, and a 150th Anniversary Civil War Reenactment Commemoration. Outside exhibits and demonstrations are free; museum fee is $5/adult; $1/age 4 to 10; 4 and under are free. Outside activities include exhibits, Union and Confederate Reenactors, and living history demonstrations. Inside the Museum you can see Clara Barton displays, Civil War telegraph and museum exhibitions, and local authors. This exciting two-day event will commemorate the medical evacuation of the Union wounded brought to this train station after the nearby battles of 2nd Manassas and Ox Hill. 3,000 Union wounded were brought by various means to this train station. They were hastily treated as they lay and awaited rail transport back to hospitals in Alexandria and Washington. Civilians were sent out on the trains to aid the wounded. One of those civilians, Clara Barton, would later be called the "Angel of the Battlefield" for her efforts. Experience the lectures, exhibits, historical interpretations, and demonstrations featuring Union Medical Units, Confederate Soldiers, Civil War camp life, Civil War railroad history, Civil War telegraph office, and Clara Barton.
There will be an Electric Sunday TV and Computer Recycling on Sunday, August 26, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax. For updates, cancellations, and notifications of events, call 703.324.5052.
Pakistan Festival USA 2012 will be held on Sunday, August 26, Noon to 10:00 p.m., at the scenic and spacious Bull Run Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. This yearly event is a showcase of Pakistani culture and has become a family tradition of Pakistani-Americans for the last 25 years. The festival is attended by thousands of multi-ethnic people. It is free and open to the public, and the parking is also free with space for 10,000 automobiles.
The next Reston Environmental Action (REACT) Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 28 at the Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods, Room 1, at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.restonenvironmentalaction.org for information about REACT and its efforts in our community to educate about energy efficiency, recycling, and eco-friendly living.
Attend Herndon's first family fun festival -- "Grandparent's Day and the Classic Car Show" -- on Sunday, September 9, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Downtown Herndon. The festival is FREE and open to the public. This is also a great opportunity to be a vendor and promote your business all day for only $25, with proceeds going to provide scholarships for the Geriatric Nursing Program at George Mason University. Your $25 gets you an all-day vendor spot to greet everyone, hand out your cards and brochures, run a game, or give away a prize. Activities already signed up for this great event include the Herndon High School Robotics Team, face painting, crafts, horseshoes, story board, ring or beanbag toss, remote cars, music, swing dancers, Children's science Center Rocket Cars, and more! Sign up by August 12 at www.gpday.aarpdulles.org to get a prime site. Last minute signups will be accepted until September 2. Vendor sites are free for nonprofits. If you want to be a sponsor with your name prominently displayed everywhere at the event, visit www.aarpdulles.org.
The public is invited to an informational Panel on Costs of Caregiving to be held on Thursday, September 13, 7:00 p.m., at the Reston Community Center at Lake Anne, 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston. This event is free and is sponsored by The Giving Circle of HOPE. Sixty-two million people in the United States provide unpaid care giving to family and friends that is valued at $450 billion annually. But what are the physical, emotional, and financial costs to individual caregivers? The experts who will explore the "burdens and blessings" of caregiving to individuals and society are Sharon Lynn, Director, Fairfax County Agency on Aging; James L. Brooks, Associate State Director, AARP; and Judy Seiff, a caregiver. Moderator will be Pat Williams, founder and president of Graceful Care, a non-medical home care agency. The Giving Circle of HOPE is a Reston-based organization that promotes volunteerism and effective philanthropy. For more information, contact Rebecca Berntsen at 703.665.9334.
Join Reston Community Center and Reston Association for a 50s-themed Sock Hop Senior Social on Friday, September 14, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., at the Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road. Enjoy a sampling of treats while you meet new people and catch up with old friends. Learn about upcoming senior trips, classes, and events. For information, call 703.476.4500 or go to www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
On September 17 and 18, Fairfax County welcomes Camara Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, Research Director on Social Determinants of Health and Equity in the Division of Adult and Communiy Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Jones is a family physician and epidemiologist whose work focuses on the impacts of racism on the health and well-being of the nation. Her work on race associated differences in health outcomes goes beyond documenting differences to vigorously investigating the structural causes of the differences. You are invited to a Leadership Challenge session together with colleagues from the community, faith, nonprofit, business, and public sectors - including human services, public safety, schools, and county government. Dr. Jones will present and discuss her framework that gets to the root causes of equity and explores how systems and structures influence health and well-being in communities. A new segment entitled, "When the Bough Breaks" from the Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? video series will also be viewed with discussion to follow. There are three sessions available to best accommodate your calendar. Please select only one and register at this link: http://tiny.cc/ncs-ddpet. Choose your session:
* Monday, September 17, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., Fairfax County Government Center Board Auditorium
* Monday, September 17, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., Auditorium, Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria
* Tuesday, September 18, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fairfax County Government Center Board Auditorium
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required due to limited seating.
Save the date and volunteer in your community at the 2012 Reston Multicultural Festival on Saturday, September 22, at Lake Anne Plaza! Volunteers are needed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 21, 22, and 23, for tasks including event set-up and break-down, monitoring parking, collecting surveys, assisting with children's activities, and selling concessions. Visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com/arts_community_MCFvolunteer.shtml for information about volunteering.
On September 22, a celebration to mark the 20th anniversary of the Dulles Day Festival & Plane Pull will be held, Special Olympics Virginia's "heaviest" fundraiser. Since 1993, hundreds of teams have stepped up to the rope, pulled more than 3 million pounds in total and raised more than $1.5 million. Join the Plane Pull this week as this "weighty" milestone is celebrated. The fun begins with gates opening at 10:30 a.m. with activities including the Plane Pull, food, and items for sale from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Gates will close at 3:45. Not yet ready to pull a plane, but still want to help Special Olympics Virginia? Join the Plane Pull Volunteer Group. The Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull is the perfect volunteer opportunity for individuals, families, and groups. Volunteers are needed to help with event set-up and take down, kids' activities, T-shirt sales, concessions, team check-in, parking, and staffing the VIP tent. Register, donate, sponsor, exhibit, join a team, and more at www.planepull.com.
The Reston-Dulles Section of the National Council of Negro Women will hold its Fall 2012 Smooth Jazz Luncheon on September 30, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., at the Sheraton Reston Hotel. The Smooth Jazz Luncheon will feature jazz artist Lori Williams and Friends along with hat, jewelry, and cosmetics vendors and a variety of great items on silent and live auctions. Delegate Ken Plum will serve as the "celebrity auctioneer" for the live auction. Ticket price is $65 per person. For tickets, call Ms. Ruby Hamilton at 703.476.5635, or contact Ms. Janine Stegall at 703.608.9739 or restondullesncnw@gmail.com.
The Governor's Conference on Energy will be held October 2-4 at the Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, VA. This conference brings together energy innovators and veteran business leaders with educators, researchers, entrepreneurs and policy makers, in the Energy Capital of the East Coast, to talk about implementing an "all of the above" strategy for meeting the future with abundant, reliable and affordable domestic energy. Find out how to sponsor, exhibit, or attend at www.vachamber.com. This event is hosted by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
The Fairfax Pets on Wheels will hold its 17th annual Paws for a Cause 3K Walk on Sunday, October 7, at Noon. The doggone fun begins at Weber's Pet Supermarket, 11021 Lee Highway in Fairfax. All preregistered participants will receive a Paws for a Cause T-shirt. There will be human and canine treats at each kilometer, and sponsored walkers are encouraged. Registration is $20 prior to September 18 and $25 after. Register online at www.tiny.cc/walk2012 or go to www.fpow.org. Walk-in registrations are welcome. Potential walkers and businesses interested in providing sponsorship or donating door prizes for participants should call 703.324.5424, email dfspetsonwheels@fairfaxcounty.gov, or go to www.fpow.org. Fairfax Pets on Wheels is an all-volunteer program sponsored by the Fairfax Agency on Aging. The program provides pet therapy with teams of animals and their human companions who regularly visit area long-term care facilities.
You can help prevent bullying! Learn strategies to prevent bullying at school and online, learn about the signs of direct and indirect bullying, why children with special needs are targeted, how teachers can help, and how parents can help. Attend "You Can Prevent Bullying! Tips & Skills for Parents of Children with Special Needs" on Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA (Entrance 1, Room 100). See a map and directions at http://commweb.fcps.edu/directory/map_base.cfm?locid=5101. Get more information by calling the Fairfax County Public Schools Parent Resource Center at 703.324.3941.
Save the date - November 10, 2012! Plan on attending Fairfax County's 8th Annual History Conference, "Courage & Conflict in Fairfax County." This conference will feature Gregg S. Clemmer, award winning author of Valor in Gray, living history presentations, reenactments, and more. The Conference will run from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Your registration fee of $20 includes Continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, exhibits, authors, trivia contest prizes, and parking. For further information and to receive a registration form/brochure, send your name, address, and email to lynnegarveyhodge@verizon.net. This event is sponsored by the Fairfax County History Commission, Fairfax County Sesquicentennial Committee, Fairfax County Park Authority, Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center, and Preservation Virginia/Northern Virginia Branch. |
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