Young Actor’s Workshop
Description: A 6-week workshop style acting course for youth ages 9-14. Participants will have the opportunity to learn introductory theatre skills and techniques. Workshops will focus on Theatre Basics, Creating a Character, Auditioning and Improvisation. There is limited availability, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Host/Presenter Org name: Neighborhood & Community Services - James Lee Community Center
Dates: Mondays, January 21 st – February 25th
Location: James Lee Community Center – 2855 Annandale Rd. Falls Church, VA 22042
Contact Person Name: David Sher (703) 534-3387 x.224
Contact Person email and/or Phone: David.Sher@FairfaxCounty.gov
Fathers In Touch
The program is designed to enrich the lives of children by helping fathers become teachers and role models for their children. Program includes
24/7 dad parenting class, 3 monthly activities with children and access to city resources. Cost is free to all participants and includes dinner. Preregistration required.
Host/Presenter Org Name: Capital Youth Empowerment Program in Partnership with Fairfax County Dept. of Family Services
Date(s): Tuesday, February 5 th , 6:30pm-9:00pm (Dinner Provided) – Class meets weekly (12 classes)
Location: Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact Person Name: Erick King (202) 321-8704 or Everette “Bobbie” Mitchell (240) 676-7903
Contact Person email and/or Phone: Erick King (202) 321-8704 or Everette “Bobbie” Mitchell (240) 676-7903
Event or org website: www.cyep.org
Fathers In Touch
The program is designed to enrich the lives of children by helping fathers become teachers and role models for their children. Program includes
24/7 dad parenting class, 3 monthly activities with children and access to city resources. Cost is free to all participants and includes dinner. Preregistration required.
Host/Presenter Org Name: Capital Youth Empowerment Program in Partnership with Fairfax County Dept. of Family Services
Date(s): February 6 – April 24, 2013, 6:30pm-9:00pm (Dinner Provided) - Class meets on Wednesday’s for 12 sessions
Location: Gum Springs Community Center, 8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306
Contact Person Name: Calvin Robertson or Champana Bernard
Contact Person email and/or Phone: Calvin Robertson (703) 324-7144 or Champana Bernard (703) 324-3611
Event or org website: www.cyep.org
Building a Responsible Mentoring Program
These day-long workshops will provide youth-service professionals and community leaders with the opportunity to learn about the Elements of
Effective Practice for operating a quality mentoring program. Day one covers mission statements and goals, program management strategies, mentor recruitment, screening and training. In day two, participants analyze the matching process and discuss how to provide consistent match support. Participants will learn strategies for recognizing and retaining mentors and will be introduced to the development of program evaluations.
Appropriate for new program managers or experienced managers with less than 3 years’ experience.
Host/Presenter Org Name: Virginia Mentoring Partnership
Date(s): February 8th, 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, 2500 W. Broad St. Richmond VA 23220
Contact Person Name: Rebekah Holbrook
Contact Person email and/or Phone: rebekah@vamentoring.org, (804) 828-1536
Event or org website: VMP's training page: http://www.vamentoring.org/training/upcoming-training/
Eventbrite registration page: http://regionaltraininginstitute.eventbrite.com/
NAMI-Northern Virginia Basics Classes For Parents
Basics is a free, 3 or 6-week education class for parents of children and teens with emotional or behavioral challenges. It is not necessary that the child has received a diagnosis. The class is facilitated by trained NAMI-Northern Virginia parents who have lived similar experiences with their own children. Class space is limited, so parents are encouraged to register soon!
Host Organization name: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Northern Virginia
Arlington Class Dates: 6-week class starts February 9th, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: St. Matthew's United Methodist Church (Annandale) or Church of the Covenant (Arlington)
Contact Person Name: Carol (for Annandale class) or Sheila (for Arlington class)
Contact Person email: NAMINorthernVA@gmail.com
Org website: http://www.NAMI-NorthernVirginia.org

Reality Check
Parent/Student Programs that gives a birds-eye view of the consequences of destructive driving decisions. Student Program: Educational slide presentation by a Level 1 Trauma Surgeon, a Trauma Unit Visit witnessing mock resuscitation of a trauma victim, EMS Visit with tour of an ambulance and Q&A session with fire & rescue personnel. Teen crash survivors share their experience. Parent Program: Is held concurrently with the student program. Parents learn: How to be effective role models, how to coach/teach their teen drivers, how to talk to their teen about decision making, alcohol, and other difficult subjects and how to implement a parent-teen driving safety contract. Cost $35.00 child and parents.
Discounts/ fee waiver available for multiple children or financial hardships.
Host/Presenter Org name: Inova Fairfax Hospital Injury Prevention Program
Date(s): February 9th
Location: Inova Fairfax Hospital Physician Conference Center
Contact Person Name: Linda Watkins
Contact Person email and/or Phone: linda.watkins@inova.org/ 703-776-3259
Event or org website: http://www.inova.org
Autism Spectrum Disorders and Public Safety Considerations: Guidance for Families, Caregivers, and Self-Advocates
What should I do if my loved one wanders? Can my loved one be arrested if they have autism? Where can I find information about voice smoke alarms? Should I notify my local police department about my child’s diagnosis? These are questions family members ask themselves every day.
Regardless of whether you child is still in school or an adult, safety is always a concern for us. The information presented in this presentation will answer these questions, and enlighten you to other safety considerations. Resources information will be provided. Learn how to keep your loved one with autism and yourself proactively safe.
Host/Presenter Org name: Scott Campbell from Parents Of Autistic Children of Northeen Virginia and Virginia Autism Public Safety Workgroup
Date(s): Saturday, February 16 th , 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA
Contact Person Name: Scott Campbell
Contact Person email and/or Phone: campbellsservices@gmail.com, 703 241-2640
Event or org website: http://www.poac-nova.org/newsmanager/news_article.cgi?news_id=3887
Responsibility…It’s a Good Thing for Our Kids
Do you ever struggle when your child forgets their homework, doesn’t follow through on commitments, is consistently running late, doesn’t give themselves enough time to complete assignments or misses curfew? Do you ever find yourself trying to fix these problems for your child? The program focus is on how parents can hold children accountable for their actions so that they learn how to be more responsible and the consequences for their behavior. Topics: Letting your child learn from mistakes, setting boundaries, helping your child learn how their actions affect everyone, consistency and making mistakes teachable moments. Free evening presentation.
Host/Presenter Org name: Safe Community Coalition and Longfellow MS and Cooper MS
Date(s): February 26th at 7:30pm Longfellow MS and March 7 th at 7:30pm Cooper MS
Location: Longfellow MS and Cooper MS
Contact Person Name: Estelle Brauer or Marge Bleiweis
Contact Person email and/or Phone: esbjewels@verizon.net (703) 244-9587 or margbleiweis@earthlink.net
(703) 203-3223
21st Annual Northern Virginia Regional Student Mediation Conference
Elementary schools throughout Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia are invited to attend the 21st Annual Student Mediation Conference at George Mason University. Participants will attend one of eight workshops ranging from basic mediation skills to advanced mediation skills. All workshops focus on improving effective communication and conflict resolution skills. Workshops are co-facilitated by professional adult mediators and/or middle school and high school student peer mediators. The year’s conference theme is Conflict Resolution, Bridging the Gap.
Host/Presenter Org name: Fairfax County Public Schools in partnership with George Mason University, School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Date(s): March 13th
Location: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Contact Person Name: Kristen Woodward, Conflict Resolution Specialist, FCPS
Contact Person email and/or Phone: knwoodward@fcps.edu/ 571-423-4273
Event or org website: http://www.fcps.edu/dss/ips/ssaw/ConflictResolution/conferences.shtml
Adapted Sports, Recreation and Travel Fair for Individuals with Disabilities
Adapted Sports, Recreation and Travel Fair for ALL individuals of ALL ages with ANY disability in coordination with the Fairfax County Therapeutic
Recreation Services Department. As an additional bonus starting this year, we will have Freemasons from the Virginia Child Identification Program
(http://www.vachip.org) to put together comprehensive child identification and protection packets for ALL children, plus ALL adults with ANY disability. These kits are provided back to the parents and are not submitted to any law enforcement agency at that time.
Host/Presenter Org name: Scott Campbell from Parents Of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia and Virginia Autism Public Safety Workgroup
Date(s): Saturday, March 16 th , 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: James Lee Community Center, 2855-A Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA
Contact Person Name: Scott Campbell
Contact Person email and/or Phone: campbellsservices@gmail.com, 703 241-2640
Event or org website: http://www.poac-nova.org/newsmanager/news_article.cgi?news_id=3888

Strides For Success
On Your Mark. Get Set. Run to the Junior League of Northern Virginia’s Strides for Success! The Eight Annual Strides for Success 5K race and 1K
Family Fun Run/Walk provides runners of all levels and ages an engaging event focused on fitness and healthy eating. All proceeds benefit the
JLNV’s mission, including our community programs such as Kids in the Kitchen, an anti-obesity program that will be on-site promoting healthy eating habits and fitness. Registration fees are $30 for adults and $20 for children aged 10 and under. The Fun Run/Walk is $15 per person.
Participants will receive a race t-shirt, and post-run food and drinks. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each male and female age group, stroller racers, and all who participate in the 1K fun run. Register online at http://stridesforsuccess.eventbrite.com
or in person on race day.
Date(s): Saturday, April 13 th , 8:30am
Location: Fairfax Corner Shopping Center, 11950 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax, VA 22030.
Event or org website: http://stridesforsuccess.eventbrite.com
Healthy Lifestyles for Tweens and Teens
Dr. Shilling is board certified in family medicine with six years of clinical experience. She has a special interest in management of women’s health, adolescent medicine, preventive medicine, and adult depression and anxiety disorders. Dr. Shilling will cover topics such as nutrition, the importance of hydration for your athlete, sufficient sleep and exercise, regular checkups, screenings and more. There will be a Q&A at the end of the lecture. Program will cancel if we do not meet the minimum numbers one week prior to the event. FREE.
Host/Presenter Org name: Dr. Tamara Shilling, INOVA Medical Group - Oakton
Date(s): Wednesday, April 17 th , 7:00pm – 8:00pm.
Contact Person: Brandy Wyatt at 703-255-5721, or email bwyatt@viennava.gov
Event or Org website: www.viennava.gov
Public Safety Considerations: Guidance for Families, Caregivers, and Self-Advocates
What should I do if my loved one wanders? Can my loved one be arrested if they have autism? Where can I find information about voice smoke alarms? Should I notify my local police department about my child’s diagnosis? These are questions family members ask themselves every day.
Regardless of whether you child is still in school or an adult, safety is always a concern for us. The information presented in this presentation will answer these questions, and enlighten you to other safety considerations. Resources information will be provided. Learn how to keep your loved one with autism and yourself proactively safe.
Host/Presenter Org name: Scott Campbell from the Virginia Autism Public Safety Workgroup
Date(s): Saturday, April 20 th , 9:45am-10:45am
Location: McLean Bible Church, Tysons Campus, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA
Contact Person Name: Scott Campbell
Contact Person email and/or Phone: campbellsservices@gmail.com, 703 241-2640
Event or org website: http://accessibilitysummit.org/workshop
Healthy Families Fairfax
Healthy Families Fairfax is a FREE, voluntary program for new parents wanting support learning how to be the best parent possible. Healthy
Families Fairfax will help you prepare for the birth of your child, then using a parenting curriculum, will teach you about child development and parenting strategies. The program is individualized with the assistance of Parent Educators and Public Health Nurses who connect with parents in their home.
Host/Presenter Org name: Healthy Families Fairfax
Date(s): Ongoing
Location: Fairfax County
Contact Person Name: Tiffani Peguese
Contact Person email and/or Phone: Tiffani.Peguese@fairfaxcounty.gov ; 7003-388-1388
Event or org website: http:// www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/childrenyouth/hff-parenthood.htm
Fairfax County Juvenile Court Parent Support Group
Facilitated by court intake counselors, group offers peer support, information/education for parents/legal guardians of adolescents who exhibit behavior problems: criminal activity either within the family or community; habitually or frequently running away from home or staying out without permission; habitual truancy; alcohol/drug use; sexual acting out; defiance of parent(s) and out of control behavior at home, school, or in the community. Focus of the group is to provide information to parents about the law, court services, and other relevant programs. Emotional support are also elements of the group process. For those parents who have up-coming court hearings, information is available on what to expect and how to prepare themselves to assist the judge in understanding their case. Free of charge.
Host/Presenter Org name: Fairfax J&DR Intake
Date(s): Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm
Location: Fairfax County Juvenile Courthouse, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Room 201.1
Contact Person Name: Juvenile Intake
Contact Person email and/or Phone: 703-246-2495
Event or org website: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/courts/jdr/jdrJuvenileIntake.htm

Way to P.E.A.C.E. (Youth Violence Prevention Program)
Way to PEACE is a collaborative, community-based youth violence prevention program. The program presents the subject matter through the arts - film or live theater performances –and conducts interactive workshops to engage youth and their caregivers in meaningful dialogue. Schools, faith organizations or youth service organizations can host workshops on bullying, teen dating violence, healthy relationships, and even financial stability for the families (a factor closely tied to incidence of violence).
Host/Presenter Org name: United Way of the National Capital Area
Date(s): Workshops offered upon request.
Location: Workshops are brought to youth service sites and schools.
Contact Person Name: Euniesha Davis
Contact Person email and/or Phone: edavis@uwnca.org
Event or org website: http://www.UnitedWayNCA.org/WayToPEACE
Parent Education Program
SCAN’s Parent Education Program provides direct support, education and resources to nurture families and provide support to parents and caregivers across Northern Virginia.
Host/Presenter Org name: SCAN of Northern Virginia
Date(s): Various (call or visit website for more details)
Location: Various (call or visit website for more details)
Contact Person Name: Sam Poyta, Parent Education Coordinator
Contact Person email and/or Phone: spoyta@scanva.org / 703-820-9001
Event or org website: http://www.scanva.org/parentnurturing.htm
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a two-day course that teaches a 5-step action plan offering initial help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in crisis, and connecting them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care.
You will learn warning signs and risk factors for: depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, substance use and eating disorders.
The course is open to all members of our community and there is a $25 fee for materials.
Host/Presenter Org name: Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board- Wellness and Health Promotion
Date(s): Please see website for dates.
Location: Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Conference Rooms 2/3
Contact Person Name: Erika Gilliam
Contact Person email and/or Phone: 703-383-8430
Event or org website: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/events/mental-health-first-aid.htm
FCPS Fine and Performing Arts Events Open to the Public
A calendar listing FCPS concerts, art exhibits, and theatrical performances held throughout the year. All are open to the public and are free or have a minimal charge.
Host/Presenter Org name: FCPS Fine Arts Office
Date(s): January – June 2013
Location: Various FCPS schools
Contact Person Name: Jennifer Himes
Contact Person email and/or Phone: jhimes@fcps.edu
Event or org website: http://www.fcps.edu/is/finearts/index.shtml
Jewish Social Training Agency - Training Institute
A calendar listing continuing education programs for Winter/Spring 2013.
Host/Presenter Org name: JSSA Training Institute
Date(s): Please see website for dates.
Location: JSSA, Ina Kay Building, 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville, MD 208500
Contact email and/or Phone: traininginstitute@jssa.org
or 301-816-2645
Event or org website: http://www.jssa.org