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Area Job Fairs Offer Opportunity
Upcoming job fairs, sponsored by JobZone, will be held on March 17 from 3 - 7 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, and on March 26 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the King George Citizens Center.
Advanced registration is not required. For assistance in networking your resume, e-mail a copy to Janet.Giles@JobZoneOnline.com. Call (540) 775-4199 for more information or for updates on new companies.
Companies attending will be looking for entry to advanced skill levels. Some companies will be seeking security clearances with a military background. Highlights of job opportunities include software⁄systems engineers, security, acquisition, logistics, accounting, cost⁄risk assessment, economic analysis, antiterrorism⁄force protection specialists, EOD, crisis response, UAVs, intelligence, IT, electronics, financial, and management.
Combat Support Groups
The Virginia Wounded Warrior Program is offering Combat Support and Family Support Groups. Groups are available as follows:
Combat Support Group for any student veteran who has experienced combat from every era, with any discharge status, Reserve and National Guard and military contractors deployed in a combat theatre.
Germanna Comm. College, Fredericksburg Campus, Room 105 FAC2 – March 24 and April 7 and 21 (all groups 6 – 8 p.m.)
Germanna Comm. College, Locust Grove Campus, Rm. 114 - March 17 and 31 and April 14 and 28. (all groups 6 – 8 p.m.)
Combat Support Group for any combat veterans of OIF, OEF, Vietnam, Desert Storm, as well as combat veterans with any discharge status, Reserve and National Guard and military contractors deployed in a combat theatre
Fredericksburg Baptist Church, Rm. PA-113 – March 16, 23 and 30 and April 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 6 p.m.
Family Support Groups open to all family members, dependents, and caretakers of OIF⁄OEF, Vietnam and Desert Storm combat veterans, Reserve and National Guard members, and military contractors deployed in a combat theatre.
Calvary Chapel, March 15, 22 and 29 and April 12, 19 and 26 from 6 – 8 p.m.
For information, please call (540) 842-2481 or (540) 273-4733, or visit www.nwvawoundedwarrior.org.
King George Comedy Gala
The 3rd Annual King George Relay For Life Comedy Gala will be held Friday, April 16 at the Riverboat on the Potomac in Colonial Beach. Entertainment will be provided by Thunder 104.5 radio host, Denny More. An evening with Denny includes stand-up comedy, astounding feats of E.S.P., and hilarious and amazing magic. The night will also include cocktails, dancing and cuisine from around the world. Tickets are $50 each with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. To order online, visit www.kinggeorgecomedygala.org.
King George Bark For Life Event
Attention dog owners: Plan to attend King George Bark For Life on Sunday, April 18 from 1 – 5 p.m. at Barnesfield Park, Rt. 301 in King George. We’ll celebrate man’s best friend and the hours of comfort provided to cancer patients! Event will include a dog walk, K-9 unit demo, Wounded Warrior Service Dog demo, agility demos, ear cleaning and nail clipping clinic, pet photos by Larry Stone Photography and fun for all! Register your dog at www.relayforlife.org⁄barkkinggeorge. For more info, call (540) 846-3382.
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Charles County Humane Society Hosts Top Dog Dinner
The Humane Society of Charles County will host a Top Dog Dinner and Dance on Friday, March 12 from 7 – 11 p.m. at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center. Tickets are $55 per person and include dinner, dancing, no-cash casino, cash raffles, and wonderful surprise auction items. To purchase tickets, call (301) 645-1062 x2, or visit www.humanesocietycc.org.
Chesapeake Choral Arts Society Presents Music of Movies and Television
The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society will present ‘‘Music of the Movies and Television” on Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun. March 21 at 3:30 p.m. at the La Plata United Methodist Church , 3 Port Tobacco Rd., La Plata, Md. For tickets or more information, contact Carol Charnock at (301) 642-0594 or (301) 934-5447.
Free Volunteer Tutor Training
The Charles County Literacy Council will offer a free 9-hour tutor training for volunteers to teach adults to read on April 20-22 from 6 – 9 p.m. To register call 301-934-6488, email the charlescountyliteracy@comcast.net, or visit www.charlescountyliteracy.org. Space is limited, reservations are required.
To have information about your event or meeting announced in ‘‘Community Notes,” call or email the Naval Support Activity South Potomac Public Affairs Office at (540) 284-0129 or jeron.hayes@navy.mil.
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