This section brings you announcements from UUCF members and friends, neighboring UU congregations, UU organizations or other organizations affiliated with this congregation and campus events.  

FLY pizza and movie night. Fri., Apr. 18, 7:30 p.m., Room 11, Prog. Bldg. FLY is a social/support group for LGBTQ youth and allies ages 12 (with parental permission) to 19.

Spring yoga with Ravi. Sat., Apr. 19 and 26 and May 10 and 17, 9:30-11 a.m., Rooms 3 & 4, Prog. Bldg. If you have been wanting to try yoga, here is your chance. Discounts for seniors. Contact Ravi, 571-213-3192.  

Circle of Light: An Exploration in Spiritual Growth and Healing. Sat., Apr. 19, 12:30-2 p.m., UU Church in Reston. Enjoy guided imagery, meditation, drumming and singing as we celebrate the coming of spring. Please bring drums or other instruments. Contact Diane Black to RSVP or to volunteer to help with setup or cleanup.

Racial Diversity: A Unitarian Universalist Spiritual Journey. Sat., Apr. 26, 9 a.m., UU Congregation of Rockville. Rev. Mark Morrison-Reed discusses his new book, The Selma Awakening: How the Civil Rights Movement Tested and Changed Unitarian Universalism. He'll be joined for part of the discussion by a UUCR member who participated in the Selma to Montgomery march in 1965. Event is free and open to the public. 

Bikes for the World used bike collection. Sat., Apr. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in a corner of the UUCF parking lot. Put your old bike to good use by donating it to Bikes for the World, which makes quality used bikes available to lower income people and select institutions in developing countries. All bikes welcome, except tricycles. A $10 tax-deductible donation is requested with each bike to help with shipping, reconditioning and distributing costs. Contact Alex Jacquay, 703-319-7859. Alex, a member of Troop 1983, is doing the bike collection as an Eagle Scout project. 

Anything's Possible - Mosaic Harmony's 20th anniversary fundraising concert and silent auction. Sun., Apr. 27, 4 p.m. (silent auction begins at 3:15 p.m.), UUCF Sanctuary. The choir began here at UUCF in collaboration with two nearby Christian churches to unify people of diverse faiths, races and cultural backgrounds by singing gospel music together. Mosaic Harmony has developed a repertoire of energetic and inspirational music, performing across the area. Tickets are $25 (children 12 and under, free) and can be purchased here (with a $2 additional service fee) or at the door. We expect to sell out so come early to get good seats and bid on items at our silent auction.

Northern Virginia Holocaust Observance. Sun., Apr. 27, 5-8:30 p.m., Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. Annual observance includes youth and professional art displays, a reading of the names of those who perished in the Holocaust, a youth workshop and an adult seminar on media coverage during the Holocaust. Evening culminates with readings, poetry, a community interfaith choir, recitation of the Holocaust Kaddish and the intergenerational candle lighting and pledges of the children and grandchildren. Contact Laurie Albert, 703-537-3064. 

Do You See What I See? - Our Daily Bread's 30th anniversary celebration. Fri., May 2, 7-10 p.m., Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax. Dynamic community event includes a juried art show with a popular art contest, performances by various local talents and wine and appetizers from Dolce Vita restaurant. Tickets are $50 and available here or at the door. Proceeds benefit Our Daily Bread's families. For more info, call 703-273-8829 or email. 

Economic Inequality Matters: Moving Toward Fairness. Sat., May 3, 9:30 a.m.-noon, UU Church of Arlington. With Stephen Shaff, founder of Community-Vision Partners. Join UUs for Social Justice in the National Capital Region and partner groups for timely information on economic inequality with a focus on action and time for discussion. RSVP here. Contact Cynthia Snavely, 202-600-9132. 

Gay Men's Chorus benefit concert. Fri., May 9, 6:30 p.m. (Spanish tapas and cash bar), 7:30 p.m. (concert begins), UU Congregation of Sterling. Adults: $15, children: $5. Child care provided. Purchase tickets here. (Site undergoing maintenance so if link doesn't work at first, keep trying.) Proceeds benefit People of Faith for Equality in Virginia. Sponsored by St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, Congregation Sha'are Shalom, St. James United Church of Christ, 

UU Church of Loudoun, Unity of Loudoun County and UU Congregation of Sterling.  

Celebrating our Authentic Selves - UUWomenSpirit spring event. Wed., May 14-Sun., May 18, Mountain Retreat and Learning Center, Highlands, NC. All women 18 and older invited to join this inclusive spiritual retreat in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. The Spring Institute and Gathering both offer spirit-nourishing workshops and rituals full of community and fun. Click here for details and to register.

Death Cafe - Memorial Society of Northern Virginia. Sun., May 18, 3-5 p.m., UU Church of Arlington. Small group discussion and tea party. Developed in the United Kingdom, death cafes provide a safe environment where people can express their thoughts and feelings about death. Facilitated by Cathie Conn, a certified End of Life Healing/Transition Celebrant. For info about the Memorial Society, visit the website. 

Greater Washington Immigration Film Festival - save the date. Oct. 24-26, at UUCF and other venues. UUCF, area UU congregations and the Washington Ethical Society collaborate. For details as they emerge, visit the festival's Facebook page.