The Quantico American Red Cross office is offering several health and safety classes throughout May and June. Register online at www.pwarc.org or call (703) 368-4511 or (703) 784-3113. In addition to the classroom courses, the Red Cross now offers online health and safety classes, visit the Web to take the classes.
Adult CPR⁄AED: Cost is $55 for nonmilitary and $44 for military May 15 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Little Hall.
Standard First Aid with CPR-Adult, Infant and Child: Cost is $65 for nonmilitary and $52 for military May 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Little Hall.
Dog⁄Cat First Aid: Cost is $35 for nonmilitary and $28 for military May 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Costello Park Recreation Center in Manassas Park. Class includes one book of chose. For an additional 10 dollars you may purchase the other book.
Infant and Child CPR: Cost is $55 for nonmilitary and $44 for military May 22 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Little Hall.
Babysitter’s Training: Cost is $50 for nonmilitary and $40 for military June 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Little Hall.
CPR⁄AED for the Professional Rescuer: Cost is $65 for nonmilitary and $52 for military June 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Little Hall. Students must bring pocket mask or one may be purchased for an additional $13.25.
Applications now accepted for NAACP award
Nominations for the 2008 NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award are now being accepted. Commanders and supervisors may nominate Marines or civilians for this award regardless of race or ethnicity. The award will be presented to one member from each of the military services during the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s convention July 12-17 in Cincinnati. Electronic package nominations must by received by May 21. Send electronic packages to Russell Whitney at russell.whitney@usmc.mil. For additional information or for specific information related to submitting nominees, refer to the Marine Administrative Message 208⁄08.
NCO Association holds annual convention
The Noncommission Officers Association (NCOA) will hold its annual Convention and Business Meeting July 15-18 at the Golden Nugget Hotel in Las Vegas. Complete information and registration is available at www.ncoausa.org. For more information, call (800) 662-2620 ext. 261.
Toastmasters meeting
Chopawamsic Toastmasters Club meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the base Lifelong Learning Center, Building 3089 in Classroom 5 of Wing B. Non-members are cordially invited to attend. Now is the time to start working on those critical communication skills.
For additional information or directions, call Teresa Ovalle at (703) 432-0905, public relations at (703) 432-3778, or visit http:⁄⁄www.choptm.org.
NNOA host scholarship banquet
The Quantico Chapter of the National Naval Officers Association scholarship awards banquet is scheduled for May 31 from 6 to 11 p.m. at The Clubs at Quantico.
This year the chapter will award $10,000 in scholarships to high school students who attend school in the Prince William, Stafford, and Spotsylvania counties. The guest speaker for the event will be Jamie Harrison, Director of Floor Operations and Council for Majority Whip, U.S. House of Representatives.
Cost for this event is $40 and ticket sales end May 21. For tickets, contact Capt. NaTasha McEachin at pao@quantico-nnoa.org. For additional information about the banquet, visit www.quantico-nnoa.org.
Mother, Son dance is scheduled for May 30
Marine Corps Community Services is sponsoring a ‘‘Mother and Son Dance” at The Clubs at Quantico May 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be a light buffet, dancing and giveaways. Tickets for adults are $15 and youth 12 and under are $10. Tickets can be purchased at the Quantico Youth Center Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Ann Toups at (703) 784-2249.
Rikki’s Refuge holds open house
Rikki’s Refuge, a no-kill shelter largely powered by volunteers from Quantico, welcomes all visitors during a tour May 18 starting at 1 p.m., at State Route 20 on Barr Lane in Orange. Pet, feed, and love the critters ranging from pygmy goats to pigs to emus. To RSVP or for more information, visit www.rikkisrefuge.org or call (540) 854-0870 Ext. 2. Wear shoes, old clothes, long pants, and dress for the weather. It is all outdoors and you will get wet, muddy and slobbered on.
Free vehicle inspections offered
Marine Corps Community Services is offering free Memorial Day vehicle inspections May 21-22 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Auto Hobby Skills Center.
The inspections are offered to active duty service members and their family members only. Inspections are performed on a first-come, first-served basis and last 20 to 30 minutes depending on the made and model of the vehicle. Patrons must stay with vehicle. Copy of inspection results will be given to patron when inspection is completed.
For more information, contact Jeff Weaver at (703) 784-2729.
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