Know of something missing from our community civic calendar? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 with any questions. Photos are welcome.
Friday/Oct. 20
Academy Women Symposium. The 3rd Annual Academy Women Symposium, celebrating 30 years of women at the Academies, will be held at the Memorial. Open to all women graduates of U.S. service academies, all women military officers or former officers and the public. Contact Susan Feland at feland@academywomen.org.
Saturday/Oct. 21
Theft Prevention. The Arlington County Police Department is conducting a free auto theft deterrence event on Saturday, Oct. 21. At the event, car owners can have their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etched into their exterior windows. Citizens are encouraged to bring their families to the event. A number of activities are planned, including an appearance by McGruff The Crime Dog. Also, vehicles and equipment used to combat auto theft will be on display, including a Virginia Law Enforcement. This event will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Arlington
Assembly of God Church, 4501 N. Pershing Drive.
Yard Sale. The Salvation Army, 518 S. Glebe Road, Arlington, is having an indoor yard sale fund-raiser for Salvation Army projects from 8 a.m.-noon. Small furniture items, toys, clothing, etc. will be for sale. Contact 703-979-3380 for questions.
The Fourth Annual Leckey Forum will be held at George Mason University, Arlington Campus, Room 329. The focus this year is "Increasing Resources for Affordable Housing" and Speaker's Panel includes The Hon. Gerry Connolly, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank, Fannie Mae, Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) and other banks and nonprofit housing funds and specialists in the area of affordable housing. There will be discussion following each panel of four speakers Including audience input and participation. The cost is only $10, which includes the entire program which runs from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and continental breakfast and box lunch. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Visit www.allianceforhousingsolutions.org for more information.
Sunday/Oct. 22
Monday/Oct. 23
Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Join Virginia Hospital Center pulmonologist, Jeff B. Hales, M.D., for a free health discussion on initial diagnosis and how to manage and monitor this disease at 6 p.m. in the John T. Hazel, MD Conference Center, Virginia Hospital Center, 101 N. George Mason Drive. To register call 703.558.0877 or visit www.virginiahospitalcenter.com. Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday/Oct. 24
Eldercare Health Information. Community resource providers, Diane Downey and Mary Belanich, will speak about exercise programs, Lifeline Personal Response System and health resources available to Arlington senior adults and their families through the Virginia Hospital Center on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Free. Call 703-243-4300.
Financial Planning. 7-9 p.m. at Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. Learn tips for budget traveling, investing and more. Free. Pre-registration is recommended. 703-228-6417.
The MIT Enterprise Forum. "Critical Materials and Innovation:" from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at NRECA, 4301 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Buffet and networking followed by program. Free to all forum members, $20/non-members. Visit www.mitef.org/events/#201.
The Arlington Coalition for Challenging Education invites the public to participate in a discussion with each of the two candidates for Arlington School Board on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N. Park Drive. ACCE has asked each candidate to address her plans to ensure that Arlington schools provide effective, consistent challenge for all students. Light refreshments will be served. For more information about the candidate forum or ACCE, please e-mail info@acceducation.org.
Ask an expert About Medicare 2007. Changes and Part D Re-enrollment
Medicare is changing in 2007. The open enrollment period, when you can change selections and re-enroll for 2007, is Nov. 15 - Dec. 31. To hear about changes coming to Medicare in 2007, including Medicare Part D, plan to attend the free session at the Arlington Agency on Aging, 3033 Wilson Blvd. on the 7th floor on Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. For questions about Medicare or the sessions, contact the Arlington Agency on Aging at 703-228-1700, TTY 703-228-1788, or E-mail ArlAAA@arlingtonva.us.
Wednesday/Oct. 25
Neighborhood Service Project Training. 7:30 p.m. at Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th St. S., Arlington. ACE is seeking volunteers interested in leading environmental service projects. Opportunities include stream and highway cleanups and storm drain marking projects. No experience is necessary. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment, 703-228-6406 or volunteer@arlingtonenvironment.org.
Thursday/Oct. 26
Meet the Candidates Night. 7 p.m. at Walter Reed School Multi-Purpose Room, 1644 North McKinley Road, Arlington. Features candidates for the Arlington County School Board, 8th Congressional District and Arlington County Board.
The Williamsburg Woman's Club will meet at 11:45 a.m. at Little Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 Little Falls Road, Arlington. The program will be "I Am Dolley Madison," presented by Phyllis Verhalen. Guests and prospective members are welcome. Call 703-538-7044.
Job Fair. The Joint Employment Transition Services (JETS) and the USO of Metropolitan Washington will sponsor a job fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the SOSA Recreation Center on Ft. Belvoir, 9800 Belvoir Road, Ft. Belvoir. Attendees should bring resumes and be prepared for on-site interviews (no children). For a complete list of employers, contact Dawn Ruth at 703-696-3279 or RuthD@fmmc.army.mil.
Wedding Gown Sale. Brides will find the discounted designer gown of their dreams and help make wishes come true for terminal breast cancer patients. One hundred percent of proceeds from this event enable the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation to grant dying wishes. The event Is on Friday, Oct. 27 at Doubletree Crystal City Hotel, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. Call 503-829-4486.
Octoberfest Bazaar. Walker Chapel United Methodist Church will hold an Oktoberfest Bazaar from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A large assortment of clothing and shoes, electronics, toys, jewelry, housewares, boutique, silent auction and more will be available at great prices along with a Bake Shop. There will also be a pancake breakfast and a BBQ lunch. In addition, flu shots will be available. Proceeds from the sale support Walker Chapel ministries. For additional information, visit www.walkerchapel.org or call the church office at 703-538-5200. Walker Chapel is located at 4102 North Glebe Road, Arlington.
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