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Meet 'N Greet

Our Savior Lutheran School located in Arlington, Va. will be holding a Meet 'N Greet at the Bolling Family Housing Community Center Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Returning families, students and faculty members will be at both sessions to answer questions about the school, activities, tuition assistance, the school bus program and more. Dessert will be provided. For more information call 202-506-4675.

Thomas Rd. Construction

Thomas Rd. will be under construction beginning July 30 with a projected completion date of Sept. 24. Shoulder and lane closures will impede the traffic pattern. For more information, call the construction manager at 605-222-2249 or e-mail daniel.y.paynenav y.mil.

2012 Air Force District of Washington Air Force Ball

The 2012 Air Force District of Washington Air Force Ball will be held at the Bolling Club at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling on Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. For more information, contact the AFDW Ball's Advertising Committee Chairperson at 301-981-5098.

Toastmasters Club seeks new members

The Bolling Toastmasters Club meets every Wednesday from 12:15-1:15 p.m. at the JBAB Chapel Center. Participants can learn to hone their communication and leadership skills. Meetings are open to all services and anyone with base access. For more information call 301-452-6931 or e-mail james.queenolg.com.

Navy Wives Clubs of America

The DC Metro chapter of Navy Wives Clubs of America, Eleanor Roosevelt #37, hosts meetings every second Thursday of the month to discuss and plan volunteer activities in the local military and civilian communities. Military spouses of all branches are welcome to attend. For more information, email angeladownsme.com or visit our Facebook Page at www.facebo ok.com/NWCA37.

Boys and Girls Club volunteer opportunity

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington needs four volunteer coaches for their youth baseball league for 10-year-olds and 12-year-olds. For more information or to sign up, call 512-560-5548 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. or e-mail Michael.martinezafncr.af.mil.

Volunteers needed for half marathon

Volunteers are needed for the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon Sept. 15 for the Expo, Packet Pick-up and Pasta Party at the JBAB Club, and on race day Sept. 16 on the grounds of the Washington Monument in D.C. All volunteers will receive a volunteer shirt, commemorative coin, and a certificate of appreciation signed by the JBAB commander. For more information or to register, log on to www.navyairforcehalfmarathon.com.

Homeschoolers & Coffee

Come out to meet The Bolling Area Home Educators for coffee, an information presentation and Q&A panel with veteran and new homeschoolers. The Homeschool Coffee event will take place July 30, 10 a.m. at 8660 Angell St. For more information e-mail contactbaheyahoo.com or call 720-437-1347.

JBAB Girl Scouts

Calling all Girls! JBAB Girl Scouts is currently preparing for the 2012- 2013 school year. Girls registered in Kindergarten - 12th grade this fall and interested in joining should contact JBABgirlscoutsyahoo.com. The troop meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the community center on Chappie James Blvd at 6 p.m. Girl Scouts; building girls with confidence, character and courage for 100 years.

Thrift Shop Reopening

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop has relocated to Enterprise Hall (building 72). The store hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information call 202-433-3364.

Navy Voting Assistance Program

The Navy Voting Assistance Program (NVAP) provides voting assistance to all Department of the Navy personnel and their families around the world. The NVAP ensures that all Navy personnel receive timely and accurate information regarding state and federal elections. For questions about absentee voting, voter registration or upcoming elections visit www.fvap.gov or call 202-685-0665.

U.S. Navy Memorial celebrates the U.S. Coast Guard's 222nd birthday

In celebration of the U.S. Coast Guard's 222nd birthday, the U.S. Navy Memorial will host the United States Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band for a special birthday performance during the 2012 Concerts on the Avenue series. The performance will be held at the United States Navy Memorial Naval Heritage Center 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Concert Outdoor Plaza Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 202-380-0723.

AFOWC Thrift Shop

The Air Force Officers' Wives' Club Thrift Shop is located at 13 Brookley Ave and is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations are accepted during business hours only. Profits from the AFOWC Thrift shop go towards college scholarships and other military charitable organizations. For more information about the AFOWC or its Thrift Shop call 202-563-6666 or email afowcthriftshopverizon.net.