Neighborhood news: 'Happy Feet' on the screen

Tomorrow night at the Prince William Forest park they will have their weekly Forest Film Festival featur-ing "Happy Feet" (PG). Please note there is a new location! -- Oak Ridge Campground Am-phitheater at 8 p.m.

Then on Saturday they will have the following activities going on: Children's Craft Cabin at the Craft Lodge this is held in Cabin Camp 3 A-Unit at 10 a.m.; Rock'n the Forest at the Visitor Center at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; the Historic Cabin Camp Tour at the Cabin Camp 3 parking lot at 10:30 a.m.; and finally the Campfire Talk: Who Polluted Quantico Creek? at the Oak Ridge Campground Amphitheater at 8 p.m.

On Sunday the will have more of the Rock'n the Forest at the Visitor Center at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Don't forget about their ongoing programs: Cabin Branch Mine hikes every Wednesday; Historic Cabin Camp tours every Thursday; Piedmont Forest Hikes every Friday; and Rock'n the Forest talks daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

American Red Cross

August is typically one of the slowest times of year for blood donations, leaving many hospitals short on the blood supplies they need to treat patients in life or death situations. This year, the Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Region hopes to change that by offering a sweet incentive to give. All participants at any Red Cross donor center or blood drive from Aug. 1 to 31 will receive a coupon for a free pint of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream. Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543) to schedule a life-saving donation appointment. Platelet donors can call 1-800-272-2123 to schedule an appointment.

U.S. Air Force Academy

Jared David Hafich from Potomac High School, Dumfries, successfully completed Session I of the U.S. Air Force Academy Summer Seminar program for 2009. Hafich was selected from over 1,700 students world-wide to attend the program. For selection criteria, the academy uses a total person concept that is based on a student's academic achievement, athletic abilities, leadership skills, and a desire to pursue a career in the Air Force. These students have demonstrated that they have the "right stuff" for attending the academy. Summer Seminar is one of the academy's top recruiting programs.

PW Cooperative Extension

The Environmental and Natural Resources Program will be presenting the following events this weekend. On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. they will have Saturday in the Garden -- Turf Field Day. Kick off lawn season with lectures from Virginia Tech Turfgrass Specialist Dr. Mike Goatley, and Master Gardener volunteers. Also, discover drought tolerant planting techniques.

While this is going on the children can attend the Children's Program -- Mr. Grass Head. If you want a crew cut, then let it go… Green! Registration requested for both programs, call 703-792-7747. Saturday in the Garden program is located at the Teaching Garden at St. Benedict Monastery, 9535 Linton Hall Road.

Dumfries library

Have a tweet time when the Red Robin of Red Robin Restaurants flies into the Dumfries Neighborhood Library on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. The robin will be rocking with stories, coloring sheets, and free cou-pons in a program with lots of audience participation and interaction!

This is a free, drop-in program for all ages. However, space is limited. For more information about this or any other "Be Creative @ Your Library" Summer Quest program, please visit the Dumfries Neighborhood Library, 18007 Dumfries Shopping Plaza or call the library at 703-792-5678.

1st Choice Seniors

Seniors, you are invited to travel with the 1st Choice Seniors and your Prince William County friends on bus trips to Branson, Mo., in October, Myrtle Beach in November, plus day trips and a fantastic trip to Greece in September and a Cruise to Alaska in May 2010. For more info, call Dymple Smith at 703-590-7915.

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