Neighborhood news: Disabled residents may apply for charity fund awards

The Commonwealth Community Trust has established the CCT Charitable Fund Award to pro-vide 50 Virginia residents who live with disabilities and who meet federal poverty guidelines a maximum award of $250 for equipment, medication or services.

The Charitable Fund Award was established by the CCT board of directors as part of the organi-zation's mission to enrich the quality of life for individuals living with a disability.

Award application and additional information including frequently asked questions and trust documents are available at commonwealthcommunitytrust.org.

Application for the CCT Charitable Fund Award must be completed and signed by the benefici-ary's advocate, who is either the care manager or another professional.  Applications must be submitted by Aug. 1 to one of the following addresses: Commonwealth Community Trust, P.O. Box 29408, Richmond, VA 23242-0408, or .

The applications will be reviewed by a committee, and the advocates will be notified by Sept. 30. The award check will be made payable to a vendor, not to the beneficiary. Call 1-888-241-6039 for more.

County athletic organization seeks volunteer

Prince William County Sports Athletic Organization Inc. has introduced the Prince William Jaguar AAU Boys Basketball Team and the Prince William Lady Jaguar AAU Girls Basketball Team.

The PWCSAO is recruiting more volunteers, including coaches and assistant coaches.

Besides offering boys and girls the opportunity to participate in a sport, PWCSAO's pur-pose is to emphasize the importance of continuing education, teamwork and good sportsman-ship.

To volunteer and/or get more information, visit princewilliamjaguarsaaubasketball.org, call 571-271-4749 or 703-580-9414, or e-mail .

Don't forget Nissa

Pavilion concert traffic

Residents and commuters, enjoy concerts and events, but be sure to pay attention to Nissan Pavilion's calendar, and plan for traffic even on weekends.

This month's remaining events there will be held Sunday, July 25, July 28 and July 29. A full schedule can be found online at ticketmaster.com/venue /172099.

Nokesville 4-H

has plenty planned

Nokesville 4-H has lots planned for kids ages 5 to 18:

On July 19, the club will participate in Prince William County's 4-H picnic.

On July 25, members will complete a sailing project.

Aug. 10 to 14 is the PWC fair and camp.

And on Sept. 11, the club will honor current members at the monthly meeting awards ban-quet.

4-H activities include monthly meetings, service projects, field trips and other projects.

For more information, see nokesville4-h.com or e-mail Sydney Nguyen, new member liaison, at sydney.nguyen@

cgi-ams.com.

Katherine Gotthardt reports your neighborhood news from the Nokesville, Bristow and Brentsville areas every Friday in the News & Messenger. If you have news about birthdays, your family, your club or your HOA activities, please send it to Katherine at .