Call for help issued for Christmas house
Members of the Dale City community are banding together to help the Bett’s who own a house on Dale Boulevard, a home once famous for its holiday lights displays, after the homeowners said a man was squatting in the house and damaged portions of the home’s interior and exterior.
Those interested in volunteering to help repair the house should email [email protected] for more information.
Weight loss surgery info session planned
For those facing the struggles and frustrations of living with obesity, get your weight loss surgery questions answered at our free seminar. Join a board-certified weight loss surgeon Dr. Denis Halmi to learn about surgical solutions to weight loss including laparoscopic gastric banding, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional procedures.
Fredericksburg Weight Loss Surgery Information Seminar
Saturday, June 2, 2012, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fredericksburg Hospitality House, 2801 Plank Road, Fredericksburg
This is a free program, but please register online at Sentara.com/NorthernVirginia or call 1-800-Sentara.
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is designated a Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The ASMBS Center of Excellence designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of excellent outcomes in bariatric surgery.
Occoquan restaurants plan discounts on race day
There’s a little something extra for those who participate in this year’s 5K/run walk in Historic Occoquan: discounts at two restaurants in the town.
The Blue Arbor Café and Garden Kitchen will offer 10 percent off for race participants who show their race bib or t-shirt on the day of the race, Sunday, June 10, according to an email from Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta.
Other businesses in town will also offer discounts on the run/walk day. Registration for the run/walk is still open.
Slugs, drivers asked to participate in survey
On behalf of the US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, NuStats Research and Consulting will be conducting focus group sessions about Slugging. You are invited to participate! You can expect the discussion to be lively and interesting. Additionally,those who participate, will receive $75 for their time. Light snacks and refreshments will also be served.
The results of the research will inform efforts to improve the slugging experience among system users here in the Washington DC region; the findings will also benefit other regions of the country with similar interests. Similar sessions will also be held in two other locations (Houston and San Francisco) where similar ridesharing systems are currently active.
If you are a driver or passenger who participates in slugging (dynamic ridesharing), or if you have participated in the past but are no longer active, we would like to invite you to join us in one of the following discussions:
Drivers:
May 23, 2012 (Wednesday)
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Quantico Center
3901 Fettler Park Drive
Dumfries, VA 22025
Slugs/Passengers:
May 23, 2012 (Wednesday)
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Quantico Center
3901 Fettler Park Drive
Dumfries, VA 22025
If you are interested in participating in one of these sessions or have any questions, please contact Claudia Rojo at 512-279-4149. Please note: space is limited (we are only recruiting 10 people per session).
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Submit your community notes, ATTN: Community Notes, to [email protected].
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POTOMAC, MD – A local credit union is receiving national recognition for offering some of the highest certificate rates in the country. Lafayette Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Rockville and serving the greater Washington, D.C. region, has been named by financial outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger, Investopedia, DepositAccounts, and GoBankingRates for its top-ranked share certificate products.
According to these sources, Lafayette Federal currently holds the #1 national ranking for its 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-year certificate terms. The institution is offering fixed annual percentage yields (APYs) up to 4.28%, with a minimum deposit requirement of $500.
Share certificates, also known as certificates of deposit (CDs) at traditional banks, have grown in popularity as a low-risk savings option during a period of economic uncertainty. With interest rates rising and market volatility continuing, many savers are seeking fixed returns on their funds without taking on additional risk.
The Montgomery County Women’s Chorus will present a concert to benefit the Betty Ann Krahnke shelter for survivors of domestic violence. 100% of ticket sales (less any online processing fees) will go to the shelter.
The concert will take place at 3:30 pm on Sunday, May 18th at Darnestown Presbyterian Church, located at 15120 Turkey Foot Rd in Gaithersburg. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at https://www.mocosings.org/events-1/nocturnes-and-lullabies-benefit-concert.
The program, Nocturnes and Lullabies, spans numerous centuries and genres, and includes beloved favorites from Johannes Brahms, Leonard Bernstein, and Billy Joel, among many others. We’ll be joined by three of the DMV’s premiere professional instrumentalists – Cara Dailey, flute, Matthew Maffett, viola, and Rachel Flicker, piano.
Your Weight Matters National Convention
Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012, this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education, support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health.
This unique Convention truly has something
Van Metre 5K Run
Participate in the 33rd Annual Van Metre 5K Run—a race that goes further than 3.1 miles, where every stride you take supports Children’s National Hospital. The Van Metre 5K Run donates 100% of proceeds to Children’s National Hospital and has