Neighborhood news: Find children’s apparel at UMC sale

Are you looking for some great bargains for your children or grandchildren? You'll find lots of options at the Fall/Winter Children's Consignment Sale, sponsored by Old Bridge Preschool.

The sale will be Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Old Bridge United Methodist Church on Old Bridge Road.

Volunteers invited to rededication ceremony

Were you or your family part of the community volunteer efforts that helped to make the Lake Ridge Fantasy Play-ground a reality back in 1989? Mark your calendars, as you're invited to a rededication ceremony of the playground Oct. 31 at noon at Tall Oaks Community Center.

I remember that time in 1989, as our family joined with other Boy Scouts to work on the project, and it was an exciting time to see all the people working to create the playground.

Tag Day funds help high school swim team

Did you see the Woodbridge Senior High School swimmers in your neighborhood recently for Tag Day? Funds from Tag Day help the WSHS swim team to pay for practices and meets at the Chinn Aquatics center.

The team must pay for rental of lanes for their practices during the season. WSHS Varsity Swim Team Booster Club is run by parent volunteers.

Last season the WSHS boys team won the Cardinal District championship, and the girls team won second in the district.

Rent a table for Oct. 24 Bethel Christian sale

Community vendors can rent a table for the Family Fun Day and Yard Sale on Oct. 24 at Bethel Christian School, a ministry of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church in Woodbridge.

Contact Gaye Nobles, principal, at 703-5990-5199, if you'd like information.

Moms club to discuss safety with dogs

The Oct. 14 meeting of OBUMC Moms of Preschoolers will feature Karen Peak, who will speak about "Safe Kids, Safe Dogs." This will relate to helping you teach your preschoolers how to behave around dogs.

Moms of preschoolers are welcome, and childcare is provided at the meeting, which will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at Old Bridge United Methodist Church.

Gayle Urban reports your neighborhood news from the Lake Ridge and Occoquan area every Tuesday. Contact Gayle at .