Foursomes are needed for the John LaChance ‘‘Heroes” Golf Tournament, to be held Sat., 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 $15.00. Exhibits will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 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 Thurs. 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.