Grants of up to $2,000 are available to local food pantries, hot meal programs and other endeavors that serve the poor, with a preference given to rural areas in the Diocese.
Applications and guidelines are available at http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/offices/crslocalGrants.php.
Deadline is Sept. 15. For more information, call Terry Angelotti at (703) 841-3839.
One hundred percent of the proceeds go to scholarship and leadership development programs.
The Hometown Scholarship Program is presented by local Dodge Dealers, including Woodstock Garage.
Those who donate to the program may register to win a 2009 Dodge Ram Crew Cab 1500 truck and a voucher to redeem for a complimentary T-shirt at Woodstock Garage.
Now celebrating its sixth year, the Hometown Scholarship Program has raised more than $3.8 million for various high school organizations throughout the country. In 2008, the Hometown Scholarship Program hopes to raise more than $1.5 million nationally.
For more information, contact: 459-3806 or 459-2128
]]>Also attending the seminar were 42 national and 18 international leaders who represented 21 cities and 15 countries. During the seminar, an International Coalition Against Pain was formed in order to share information.
Dailey and Emerick are looking forward to speaking with local representatives and sharing their knowledge with their support group members. Their support group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rehab Center, 333 W. Cork St., Winchester, in the pool conference room. Anyone interested in learning more is encouraged to attend a meeting.
The seminar was held for National Fibromyalgia Association members to obtain and improve skills for better advocacy toward educating clinicians, politicians, and the general public, and to lobby the National Institute of Health for improved funding for more research toward finding the cause, effective treatment and a cure.
The association is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by fibromyalgia and currently serves over 1.4 million out of the estimated 4 to 7 million people suffering from this condition. To learn more about the association, visit FMaware.org.
Adults with no dental insurance may receive preventive and restorative dentistry on a sliding fee schedule.
Patients must be residents of Winchester, Frederick County or Clarke County, and meet eligibility guidelines. Non-Medicaid and non-voucher dental appointments require advance payment in full (based on household income).
Call (540) 536-1684 to schedule a dental appointment. The Dental Clinic is located in Winchester, at 301 North Cameron St., operating separately from, but in partnership with, the Free Medical Clinic of Northern Shenandoah Valley, Inc.
Some highlights of that day:
Visit http://www.ShenCoFair.com and click the veteran's button for more info.
]]>Susan Claytor, chair of the Long Branch Special Events Committee, has announced that this year's Gala chairs are Polly Crawford and Colleen Zoller. Nina Heidelberger has accepted the position of Decorating Chair.
The annual Gala will be held on Dec. 5.
These local garden clubs will participate in the "Home for the Holidays" theme:
Interior designer Phyllis Nee of a Room with A View in Middleburg will decorate the 12-foot Frazier fir in the front hall at the base of the spiral staircase and the dining room. David Gedney, owner-chef of Apartment 2G in Front Royal will cater the event.
The Gala will feature a raffle and a silent auction.
Long Branch is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and utilize the assets of the Long Branch estate for the benefit of tthe local and regional community. The historic house, active farm and scenic open space allow the group to promote education, provide environmental preservation, and host community events.
For more information, contact Jennifer Seo, director of events, at (540) 837-1856.
Among other special guests are Del. Bob Marshall, State Sen. Mark Obenshain, Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Jeff Frederick, and Joe McCain, brother of Sen. John McCain.
"We are thrilled to have Republican leaders of this caliber joining us for the kickoff events of our fall campaign season," said Lisa Mauck, WCRC Chairman. "Our momentum is really strong. Our booth at the fair is full of volunteers every night, we're way ahead of last year on pig roast ticket sales, and we're on track to set a new membership record by September 1st."
The Pig Roast is from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the VFW Shelter, 1847 North Royal Ave., in Front Royal. Tickets are available at the door for $30 for adults and $7 for children under 12.
Congressman Frank Wolf will attend the Warren County Fair at 5 p.m. today.
The next WCRC meeting will be Aug. 12 at the Warren County Government Center Community Meeting Room.
The Warren County Republican Committee Web site is WarrenGOP.org.
The cycling tour, which benefits the Strasburg Youth in Arts, offers options for family rides, 30-, 60- and 100-mile recreational road rides, hikes, and guided walking tours. Three days of events, beginning Sept. 18, will include two metrics and a century, a bike rodeo and activities for children, youth and families, evening entertainment and food.
Register for one or all three days. Visit www.forba.org for information and details.
]]>Foreigner, Rodney Atkins, Foreigner, Little Big Town, and Billy Currington will be performing at this year's fair, which runs Aug. 22-30.
"They asked to help a charity during their concert. When they learned Bloodmobile would be on site they said that was perfect because they "loved working with the Red Cross!" McCann said in an e-mail to the Daily.
To donate blood, sign up here: http://redcrosslife.org
The fair's Web site is: www.ShenCoFair.com
]]>All classes will be held in the training room at Lowes, 2200 S. Pleasant Valley Ave., Winchester. For details, call (540) 678-9030.
Wednesday classes begin at 6 p.m. and Saturday classes begin at 10 a.m.
Trainees will learn new building skills or improve on skills they already possess.
Certificates and related items will be provided at the completion of each class.
To sign-up, go to www.habitatfmc.org and click on "Volunteer Now." For more information, call (540) 678-9030.
]]>Steve Ritter of the General Electric Lamp plant in Winchester, will be the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Aug. 13 meeting at Jimmy's Restaurant, Millwood Pike. Cost is $15 and lunch is provided. Call or e-mail to make a reservation: Scott Garber, (540) 665-0078 ext. 109, sgarber@glaize.net, or Pat Perkins, (540) 665-3358, .
The dance, originally planned to be held on Holliday Street behind First Bank, will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. and will feature the group "Souled Out."
The dance is free. Food and drinks will be sold.
]]>For information on the program, visit www.cleaningforareason.org or call (877) 337-3348. For information about Finishing Touches Cleaning Services, visit www.finishingtouchesonline.org or call (540) 325-4346.
Further information is available by calling 459-6167.
]]>First Saturdays will allow residents of neighboring towns to visit Belle Grove for $4 with proof of residence (driver's license/voter registration/utility bill). Middletown will be the first to take advantage of the First Saturdays price, followed by Strasburg and Front Royal in coming months. In addition to house tours, there will be a living history demonstration and vendors. The first First Saturday will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2.
The other program is a Teacher Appreciation Month, which runs Aug. 1 -31. This program allows educators (teachers, teacher aides, principals, librarians, resource staff and administrative staff with instructional responsibilities) to visit the house for $4 and receive more information about programs available to local schools. Proof of employment is required (business card or school I.D.).
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