Neighborhood news: Octoberfest comes to Dolphin Beach

Montclair residents and their guest are invited to Dolphin Beach Saturday, from 2 to 9:30 p.m. to celebrate Oktoberfest 2009. Amusement rides for the kids will run from 2 to 7 p.m. Don't miss the magic show at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Bavarian Costume Contest at 5:30 p.m. Join the Alte Kameraden German Ensemble from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for traditional German music in the entertainment tent. Hot food, snacks and beverages will be available from 2 to 9 p.m., or until sold out.

Tickets, two for $1.50, are needed to purchase all food and beverages, and for admission to some rides and activities.

Attendees will need to present a 2009/2010 MPOA recreation tags, which are available to residents at the MPOA building, for admission to Oktoberfest.

Montclair Seniors

The Montclair Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 at one of their favorite spots, The Globe & Laurel, located on U.S. 1 just south of the Quantico back gate. If you need a ride, please contact Jane Rueben at 703-583-8331 or mjmr42936@aol.com.

5k Volksmarch

Before you head down to Dolphin Beach for the Oktoberfest activities, join your neighbors for a 5k Volksmarch. Registration will be from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Montclair Country Club tennis court parking lot, with the Volksmarch starting at 9 a.m. Strollers, wagons and pets are welcome; bikes, skateboards, rollerblades and scooters are not.

Register today at events@montclairva.com or 703-670-6187 and receive a free commemorative MPOA pin at the event.

Forest Park Grad Night

As most of you know, or at least those of you who have been in PWC for a while, the Senior Class is given a Grad Night Celebration by parent volunteers of underclassmen, friends, families, Forest Park High School staff and some senior parents as well. This is a gift to the Senior Class, one last night to spend with their friends in a safe, drug- and alcohol-free environment.

Volunteers are needed before Grad Night, the night of Grad Night and the morning after. They need enthusiastic, dedicated, fun-filled volunteers to plan for the year and to stay up all night and play.

Please check the Web site, www.FPGrad Night.org, to see the committee descriptions, download a volunteer form, order tickets for your Senior, donate items or make a donation. If you have a specific question, please e-mail FPGrad Night@gmail.com.

MPOA News

The following committees will hold their meetings at the MPOA building: Monday, Lake Management, 7:30 p.m.; and Thursday, Budget, 7 p.m. and Communication, 7 p.m.

Tracy Hansen reports your neighborhood news from Montclair every Thursday in the News & Messenger. If you have news about birthdays, your family, your club or your HOA activities, please send it to montclairpn@hotmail.com.