|
Calendar of Events
Tomorrow: Digital learning, open source textbooks, virtual libraries, social media, and MOOCs are all issues that will be addressed at Virginia's inaugural Open and Digital Learning Resources Conference on March 7, 2013, at the University of Mary Washington, Woodard Campus Center, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA from 8:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. The theme is OpenVA which encourages institutions of higher education in Virginia to confront the possibilities and challenges of open education experiences and resources. For more information, contact Kirsten Nelson, Director of Communications, at kirstennelson@schev.edu or (804) 225-2627.
Tomorrow: Virginia has ranked No. 2 on an annual list of the top 10 states for LEED green building, with 29.7 million square feet of LEED space certified in 2012, or 3.71 square feet per resident. A celebratory event in Northern Virginia to recognize the state's recent achievements and longstanding commitment to greener, healthier buildings to live, play, work and grow will be held March 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the LEED Gold Alexandria Police Headquarters located at 3600 Wheeler Ave., Alexandria.
Tomorrow: the Virginia Department of the Treasury's Unclaimed Property Division may be holding your un-cashed paychecks, lost stocks, bonds, dividends, utility deposits, insurance claims and more. Stop by to meet with representatives from the VA Department of Treasury to see if any money is owed to you. Last year, over $30,000 was returned to consumers during NCPW. Thursday, March 7: Cub Run Rec Center, 4630 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. More information can be found at National Consumer Protection Week 2013.
Community Engagement Breakfast, Friday, March 8, 8:00-10:00 a.m. at the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, 1763 Fountain Drive, Reston. Come meet nonprofits and companies seeking to work together and give back to the local community. No cost. Register at this link: Community Engagement Breakfast.
The Independent Living Project is a free program that offers education and yoga or other exercise to increase strength and balance for adults over 60 years of age and younger adults with physical disabilities. Home safety visits also are available. The next series will be held on Wednesdays, March 6 through April 10, 10:00 a.m. - noon, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Participation in the full program is advised. To register, call Jennifer Edge at 703-324-7210, email her at jennifer.edge@fairfaxcounty.gov, or register online at Register.
On Saturday, March 9, at 10:00 a.m., join Congressman Gerry Connolly for a public briefing to highlight free tax services available through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and VA Free File for Virginia's lower and moderate income taxpayers, including those eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Through the Northern Virginia CASH (Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope) program, the Herndon Resource Center VITA site is dedicated to helping low-income individuals and families prepare their tax returns at no cost. The VITA site is located at 1086 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170. It is open Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. Volunteers are on hand to assist you during these times, through April 13, 2013. To RSVP for the public briefing, call Theo Perry at 703-849-8911 or contact him by email at perry.theodore1@gmail.com.
3rd Annual Let's Help Kids "Dual" Gala - (kids in one room, adults in the other - no babysitter required!), Saturday, March 9, 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Dulles Westin, 2520 Wasser Terrace, Herndon, VA 20171. For more information, visit Let's Help Kids Gala.
U.S. Rep. Jim Moran is hosting a community forum, "Preventing Another Newtown: A Conversation on Gun Violence in America" on Monday, March 11 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Washington-Lee High School auditorium (1301 N. Stafford Street, Arlington). The forum will feature a panel of experts on gun policy, public safety and mental health issues. For more information, visit Rep. Moran.
Virginia's annual Statewide Tornado Drill is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, at 9:45 a.m. The date also will be observed as Tornado Preparedness Day across the state. To register and to learn more about planning a tornado drill, go to www.vaemergency.gov and click through the rotating graphics at the top of the page, or go to www.ReadyVirginia.gov.
It's Almost Time for the Silver Line. Thursday, March 14, 5:00-8:00 p.m. attend a Metro open house to find out what Metro's new service means to you, including changes to the Orange and Blue Lines and local buses. Metro seeks public feedback as the plan continues to be refined. Reston Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Fairfax Connector RIBS 1/3, RIBS 2 & Route 551. The public comment period runs through March 18. You may submit comments at the open houses or online on the project's website: wmata.com/silverline.
March Used Book Sale at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Thursday, March 14, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Friday, March 15, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday, March 16, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday, March 17, 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For future book sales dates and the locations of branches with ongoing sales, visit the library's website www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library. Money raised during Friends-sponsored book sales supports the library. Donate used books and DVDs to your local library branch.
Friday, March 15, 7:00 .p.m - Environmental Film The 11th Hour documents the grave problems facing the planet's life systems. Global warming, deforestation, mass species extinction, and depletion of the oceans' habitats are all addressed. Reston Nature House, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. For reservations, call 703-476-9689 or email naturecenter@reston.org. Free, suggested donation $5 to Sustainable Reston/Fairfax Coalition for Smarter Growth and Friends of Reston.
The Northern Virginia Dental Society (NVDS) is hosting its 10th Mission of Mercy (M.O.M.) Project on March 15 & 16 at the Northern Virginia Community College, Medical Education Campus in Springfield, VA. Numerous volunteers from the dental profession will be working side-by-side with participating social service agencies and community volunteers to provide care for an anticipated 800 plus patients over this two-day period. For more information, visit Mission of Mercy.
Saturday March 16th, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Lake Anne Elementary hosts its 12th Annual Spring Fiesta and Silent Auction. Enjoy games, festive food and music, Zumba classes, popcorn, cake walk, prizes, balloon creations, and more! Bid on $26,000 worth of Silent Auction items, plus ten top-notch getaway items such as tickets to the Emmys and a Sonoma California Getaway! The online auction is live at http://laes.dojiggy.com and all are welcome to bid, even if you can't come to the Spring Fiesta. All proceeds will be used to support PTA programs designed to enrich the school life of every student.
On Sunday, March 17, at 4:00 p.m., the Reston Community Orchestra will be presenting "Birthday Boys," their third concert of the season. They will be offering music by Verdi, Gould, Wagner, and Britten, Fry, and Williams. The program will be held at the Reston Community Center in Hunters Woods at 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Joining maestro Dingwall Fleary, will be guest Conductor Jim Villani, formerly an associate conductor and clarinetist with the then Reston Chamber Orchestra. For more information see www.restoncommunityorchestra.org.
A reduced-cost rabies clinic will be held on Sunday, March 17, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Mason District Governmental Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale. The cost is $12. Dogs, cats, and ferrets are eligible for vaccinations. Dogs must be on leashes. Cats and ferrets must be in carriers. All pets will receive a 1-year rabies vaccine. To obtain a 3-year vaccine, bring your pet's rabies certificate showing your pet's current rabies vaccination and expiration date. Only those who can show proof will be eligible for the 3-year vaccination for their pet. Only rabies certificates will be issued (no tags).
Lunch n' Life "Forecasting Weather & Life," Monday, March 18 at noon, will feature Emmy award winning meteorologist Doug Hill, ABC7/WJLA-TV, who has 30 years of experience and has earned a reputation as the most accurate and entertaining weather forecaster in the Washington metro area. He will speak at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA 22181. Cost: $10.00 per person; reservation and prepayment required by March 11. For more information and to register, call 703-281-0538 or email office@scov.org.
Healthy Brain Aging Session: Attend a free information session led by the Alzheimer's Association on Tuesday, March 19, 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Reston Community Center (RCC) Hunters Woods. The presentation will identify three areas that affect the brain, strategies for keeping each of the areas healthy, and exercises to keep the brain active and fully charged. Free but registration is required. (Reg. #505576-3C). Register in person at RCC Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, or RCC Lake Anne, 1609 Washington Plaza N, Reston, or by fax to 703-476-2488. For more information call 703-476-4500.
Newcomer's Night, Thursday, March 21 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive. New or not so new to Reston? Come learn more about Reston Association (RA) and its many services, amenities and programs as well as other local organizations in the community. Meet RA Board members and staff and find out how you can get involved in Reston. Light refreshments will be available and door prizes will be awarded. RSVP to Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577.
FY 2014 Fairfax County Advertised Budget: Town Hall Meetings
--Hunter Mill District Budget Meeting, Saturday, April 6 - 10:00 a.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street SE, Vienna.
--Herndon Budget Meeting. Wednesday, April 3 - 7:00 p.m., Herndon Town Council Chambers, 765 Lynn Street, Herndon.
--Hunter Mill District Budget Meeting, Saturday, April 6 - 10:00 a.m., Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street SE, Vienna.
The Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking volunteers to support iCan Shine, a five-day camp that teaches children with disabilities to ride two-wheel bicycles. The camp will be held during Fairfax County Schools' spring break, March 25 to March 29, at Lee District RECenter in Franconia, VA. Besides making a difference that will last a lifetime, volunteers will also earn one free RECenter day pass for each camp session worked (10 pass limit). At iCan Shine camp, attendees, ages 8 to 18, learn to ride bicycles independently by improving balance, mastering steering, and overcoming the fear of falling. Volunteers will serve as "spotters" to run alongside children and to provide physical and emotional support. Administrative assistance is also needed. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old. A five-day commitment is required and single or multiple sessions are available each day. Session times are 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.; 10:05 to 11:20 a.m.; 11:40 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.; 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.; and 3:35 to 4:50 p.m. For more information, call Adapted Aquatics Coordinator LeeAnn David at 703-324-8565.
Dress Up with Grown-Ups Gala, Saturday, April 6: Charles Mann, former Redskin, three-time Super Bowl champion, businessman and philanthropist, will emcee the Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation's annual Dress Up with Grown-ups Gala on April 6 at The Mason Inn on the GMU campus. This gala is designed for people to bring their children and grandchildren if they wish...as long as they "dress up"! The gala benefits the MCCP Foundation which provides medical and dental care to children in low-income families who do not have access to doctors and dentists. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Dress Up with Grown-Ups Gala.
Equality Virginia hosts its 10th Annual Commonwealth Dinner on Saturday, April 6, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 North Third Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Equality Virginia is a statewide, non-partisan education, outreach, and advocacy organization seeking equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Virginians (LGBT). For more information about the dinner visit Commonwealth Dinner.
FREE Family Fun at Reston's 10th Annual Founder's Day! A Community Celebration of Reston's 49th and Bob Simon's 99th Birthday on Saturday, April 13, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m., Lake Anne Village Center. For more information, call 703-435-6530.
FISH Fling Gala & Fundraiser is Saturday, April 20 at the Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport Hotel, 2200 Centreville Road, Herndon. For more information on attending, donating or sponsorships, send email to FISH@HerndonRestonFISH.org.
2013 Signature Conference The American Civil War at Home, Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the College of William and Mary.
This Signature Conference--the fifth in an annual series--brings together noted Civil War historians to consider how the Civil War changed Virginia and the nation 150 years ago in the year of the war's turning point, 1863. For more information on the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission, visit
www.VirginiaCivilWar.org.
Save the date for the 10th Annual Nature House 5K Fund Run/Walk on Saturday, April 20. Pre-register or register the morning of the event beginning at 7:00 a.m. Enjoy the amazing Nature House facility, the place for environmental education in and around Reston! For more information, visit 10th Annual 5K Run.
|
