August 10, 2022
Back-to-School Backpack Donations
Help Second Story provide filled backpacks to students this year! You can drop off your donations at the Providence Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive) until Friday, August 12th at 5pm.

Each backpack should contain: lined paper, spiral or composition notebook, pens, pencils, pencil pouch, crayons/scissors/glue sticks. Let’s get these kiddos ready for a successful school year!

For additional information, email: [email protected] or call
(703) 560-6946.
Final Fam-Mingle Friday
Our last Fam-mingle Friday of the summer is happening this Friday, August 12th from 4pm to 6pm at the Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive. The structure of the event will be an open house format to give our community members the opportunity to learn about the services and programs that the Providence Community Center has to offer. In addition, there will be activities for all ages such as bingo, table tennis, sensory activities and more! This will be a wonderful way to for you to meet others who live in our community. Did I mention The Inside Scoop ice cream truck will be there? Check out their menu here. I hope to see you there!

If you would like to volunteer, you may sign up here.

For additional information, email: [email protected] or call
(703) 560-6946
Oakton Day in the Park
Join the Greater Oakton Community Association - GOCA on the second annual ‎‎Oakton Day in the Park on Sunday, August 14 from 1pm to 4pm at Oakton Community Park on Hunter Mill Road‎‎. New this year, they will have local vendors like Settle Down Easy Brewing Company (opening soon at Hunter Mill Plaza) and Luciano's Italian Restaurant & pizzeria, selling pizza and other goodies. Last year's favorite, Scoops2U, was back with ice cream treats from his vintage Good Humor truck.‎

‎Chris Devine is also returning this year with his wide range of songs. Feel free to take a chair or blanket so you can sit in the shade under oak trees and relax. You can choose to tour the historic school where the Friends of the Oakton Library will have a "pop-up" book sale with individual books, bundles and grab bags. Local residents who invasive plant management specialists will guide you on a walk through the woods. Plus, there will be face-painting and games for children and adults. And more! ‎

Parking is limited at Oakton Community Park so it will be easier if you park your car at Unity Church of Fairfax or Oakton Library, then follow the sidewalk along Hunter Mill Road to the Park. To make this event successful, GOCA needs 50 volunteers. Volunteer shifts are 1.5 hours, so you will still have time to enjoy the festivities.

Tysons Book Sale
Tysons Library Quarterly Book & Media Sale
 
Thursday, 9/8: 10am- 5 pm
Friday, 9/9: 10am - 5pm
Saturday, 9/10: 10am - 5pm
Sunday, 9/11: 10am - 5pm

$10 for a full grocery sack or half price if less. Large selection of books and media for all ages and interests!
 
Location: Tysons Pimmit Regional Library  7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043  
 
For additional information, email: [email protected] or call 703-338-3307 

Donations of books and media are much appreciated!
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Office Phone: (703) 560-6946 | Email: [email protected]