Belvoir Briefs for May 10
The new hours for the recycling center at 6010 Pohick Road (bldg 1089 of operation are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center is closed on weekends and government holidays. The 24-hours drop off location still be open and available.
Religious Briefs for May 10
The Protestant Women of the Chapel’s semi-annual Free Market is Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Chapel. They need items now to give away. Start cleaning out your closets, drawers, garages and basements now for items that you no longer want. Collection of donations of gently used items will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Woodlawn Chapel. Please only donate items that are in good shape and working condition. Please separate clothes by size. If you have big items or lots of stuff, please bring someone to help you unload and bring things inside. If you are interested in volunteering, contact outreach@pwocfortbelvoir.org.
Entertainment Briefs for May 10
The Northern Virginia Chapter of the International Plastic Modelers Society hosts Model Classic 2012, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax, Va. The event features hundreds of museum-quality scale models, contests, raffles, activities and more. Admission is $8 for adults or $10 for the entire family.
Belvoir Briefs for May 3
During Memorial Day weekend, The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors hosts its 18th Annual TAPS Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp for children and teens from across the country. Current servicemembers and recent veterans are needed as volunteer mentors.
Religious Briefs for May 3
The Fort Belvoir Chapel community is excited to have the Rev. Leo Patlanghug participate in several events at the chapel on Wednesday and 10. Author of "Grace Before Meals: Recipes For a Family Life," he has also won a cooking competition on "Throw Down with Bobby Flay." Born in Baltimore and currently a member of the faculty at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., Leo travels the U.S. and Canada sharing his cooking talents and his love of God.
Entertainment Briefs for May 3
The Northern Virginia Country Western Dance Association hosts a smoke-free, alcohol-free dance Saturday at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church, Va.
Belvoir Briefs for April 26
The morning outbound traffic pattern at Walker Gate changed on April 18. From 5-9 a.m., Monday through Friday, traffic exiting Fort Belvoir onto Mount Vernon Memorial Highway will only be permitted to turn right. People needing to reach Richmond Highway (Route 1) are encouraged to leave post through Pence Gate. There is no change to incoming traffic at Walker Gate.
Religious Briefs for April 26
National Prayer Breakfast Plan now to attend the Fort Belvoir National Prayer Breakfast May 3 at 6:30 a.m. at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club. The guest speaker will be Ed Grinnan, editor of Guideposts. Reserve your seat by noon, Monday through email to Chaplain (Maj.) Kristi Pappas at kristi.p.pappas.mil@mail.mil.
Entertainment Briefs for April 26
International Tattoo The Virginia International Tattoo returns Friday through Sunday to Scope Arena, Norfolk, Va., and will feature all five branches of the military and more than 900 performers from all around the world. For more information, contact Dominga Gardner at dgardner@vafest.org or (757) 282-2820 or visit www.vafest.org/2012/tattoo.php.
Belvoir Briefs for April 19
Outdoor Recreation partners with Fort Belvoir’s Environmental Natural Resources Department and Child, Youth and School Services to host an Earth Day Celebration Friday.
Entertainment Briefs for April 19
The Northern Virginia Country Western Dance Association hosts its smoke-free, alcohol-free dance, Saturday at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church, Va. This is the annual charity dance, to benefit Fisher House Foundation.
Religious Briefs for April 19
The Marriage Ministry is open to all couples on Fort Belvoir. It is sponsored by the Gospel Service and facilitated by Gregg and Jannie Wilson. The next meeting is Monday in the Woodlawn Chapel at 6 p.m. Dinner and childcare are provided. Contact Gregg or Jannie Wilson at (703) 291-1156 for more information.
Belvoir Briefs for April 12
During April, Blue Star Families invites military children in kindergarten through fifth grade to answer the question, "What is your favorite book to read ALOUD as a family and why?" with an essay of 100 words or fewer.
Religious Briefs for April 12
Join us for An Evening with Classical Music on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Woodlawn Chapel. Bass-baritone Richard Malone and Rabbi Patty Stevens will present a musical program. In addition to singing on Broadway and in German Opera Houses, Malone is a classically trained guitarist. For more information, call Chaplain (Maj.) Kristi Pappas at (703) 806-5909.
Entertainment Briefs for April 12
This spring the Friendship Firehouse Museum offers special tours exploring Alexandria’s firefighting history on Saturday and May 12. The walking tour, "Blazing a Trail: Alexandria’s Firefighting Past," begins at 1 p.m. at the Friendship Firehouse, 107 South Alfred St., Alexandria.
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