Susan Milius, reporter for Science News magazine, and Robert Frederick, writer for Science magazine, will give a lecture, titled “Science and the Media: How Science Turns into News,“ on March 19 at St. Mary's College of Maryland. The talk, intended for a general audience, will be in Schaefer Hall, Room 106, at 4:40 p.m. It is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Chuck Adler at (240) 895-4343.

Ham Radio Classes Offered

Amateur (Ham) Radio Technician Licensing Class King George Fire⁄Rescue Company 1, 8122 Kings Highway. Class meets 7 p.m. on Monday nights March 24-May 17. E-mail kghamradio@hotmail.com for more information.

Dahlgren

John LaChance ‘‘Heroes” Golf Tournament

Foursomes are needed for the John LaChance ‘‘Heroes” Golf Tournament, to be held Saturday, March 29 at Cameron Hills Golf Course. Shotgun start will be at 9 a.m. The tournament will be followed by an awards dinner and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes, a non-profit organization helping our severely wounded and disabled Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their families rebuild their lives, http:⁄⁄www.saluteheroes.org. For more information on the tournament, contact Danny LaChance at (540) 290-4733.

Women’s Forum Planned for March

The 25th Annual Barbara Hicks Geslock Women's Forum will be held on March 29 at James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg. The conference will host a day of workshops, networking and exhibits. Cost to participate is $15. Exhibits will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be free blood pressure checks by Germanna nursing students and the Mary Washington Hospital Health Van will be on site (cholesterol and glucose check-up, fasting required for glucose only). For more information visit www.womenforuminfredin.org or contact Elma Williams-Coleman, Forum Board Member, (540) 287-5368.

Potomac CFC Now Accepting Applications

Would you like to see your favorite charity listed as an agency in the CFC this year? The Potomac Combined Federal Campaign is now accepting applications for local human service charities to be involved in the 2008-2009 CFC. Applications are due on April 4. Approved charities will be eligible to receive designations from federal employees located in the counties of King George, Essex, King & Queen, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland, Caroline, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fauquier, Culpeper, Orange, Rappahannock, Madison, the City of Fredericksburg and the Marine Corps Base Quantico. Charity representatives may contact Meredith Flory at mflory@rappahannockunitedway.org or (540)373-0041 x17 for a copy of the application and more information.

Indian Head

Visit Weight Watchers at Work

If you are interested in meeting new people, having fun and losing weight, sign up for the winter session of Weight Watchers at Work! Session are held on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at The Party Junction, 4175 Indian Head Hwy., next to Hilltop Salon. For more information, e-mail Karen@townofindianhead.org or call (240) 375-4061 or (301) 743-6999.

Easter Egg Hunt

Indian Head Town's Spring Party & Easter Egg Hunt. Sunday, March 16 on the Village Green Pavilion & Park, from 2 to 4 p.m., $1.00⁄all ages, children 12 years and younger can participate, must be accompanied by adult. Fee includes bag lunch, guessing games, coloring, temp. tattoos, bunny petting zoo, carnival games, egg hunt w⁄prizes, photos with Easter Bunny $1.00 each. Sponsored by the Town of Indian Head. Questions⁄more info, Karen 240-375-4061.