More than 12,300 people in Prince William County are living at or below the poverty level, and Securing Emergency Resources through Volunteer Efforts Inc. needs votes to continue and expand care for the hungry.
Through its "Pepsi Refresh Project," Pepsi is offering a $50,000 grant to the organization with a project voted "most popular."
With the grant money, SERVE would purchase a new refrigerator/freezer unit and a new condenser for a broken unit.
The contest ends Sunday. Cast a vote by visiting the SERVE Web site at www.serveinc.org.
Get a jump on spring gardening
Looking forward to spring gardening and landscaping? Start early by attending Merrifield Garden Center's free seminars.
Water garden specialist Craig Takacs will present "Maintaining Your Water Gardens" on March 6 at 10 a.m.
Topics will include caring for plants and fish, maintaining water quality and providing seasonal care.
On March 13 at 10 a.m., plant specialist David Yost will discuss "Spring Lawn Care."
Attendees will learn how to improve the appearance and health of lawns in one season.
All seminars include time for questions and answers.
For more information, call 703-368-1919 or visit www.merrifieldgarden center.com.
Merrifield Garden Center is located at 6895 Wellington Road, near the intersection of Devlin Road.
Volunteer to nurture bluebirds
Help the Prince William Conservation Alliance keep the bluebird common and maintain biodiversity by volunteering to monitor the bluebird trails at Merrimac Farm and at Chinn Park.
Responsibilities include checking nesting boxes and recording information.
The training session will be held at Merrimac Farm on March 7 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The group will meet at the Merrimac Farm Stone House Visitor Center, 15020 Deepwood Lane.
Contact the alliance at 703-499-4954 or e-mail bluebird@pwconserve.org for more information or to register.
Katherine Gotthardt reports your neighborhood news from the Nokesville, Bristow and Brentsville. If you have news about birthdays, your family, your club or your HOA activities, please send it to Katherine at kgotthardt @comcast.net.
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