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COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Community briefs
Date published: 10/27/2009
Choral Society needs 'Messiah' singers. Join the Stafford Regional Choral Society for the Dec. 20 concert featuring Handel's "Messiah." Rehearsals are on Sundays through Dec. 13, 6-8 p.m., at Colonial Forge High School. Singers from high school through adult are welcome. For information, contact 540/373-0215 or Fire department holding fundraiser The Stafford Volunteer Fire Department is looking for crafters for the annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show and Sale Nov. 21 at Brooke Point High School. Call Mickey Kwiatkowski, 540/659-8152. Adults needed to mentor local kids Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeing a big increase in the number of children who want a mentor. The waiting list includes 21 children in Spotsylvania, 25 in Stafford, 15 in Fredericksburg, nine in King George and three in Caroline County. African-American men are sought to mentor some of the 55 waiting boys. A Volunteer Information Session will be held Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at 325A Wallace St., Fredericksburg. Couples are welcome, as are college students. RSVP to 540/371-7444 or Nominate residents for Helms Award The Stafford County Parks and Recreation Commission is taking nominations for the 2010 Florence D. Helms Award, established in 1975 in honor of Helms, who made significant contributions to the youth of the county. It is the highest award given in honor of someone who has worked with the county's youth. A registered nurse, Helms was instrumental in establishing a volunteer program of medical examinations by doctors for sports programs. Awards may be given to an individual and an organization. Criteria include years of service, dedication, fruits of accomplishments and the degree of interest and concern for youth. Deadline for nominations is Jan. 29. For information or to receive a nomination packet, call 540/658-4872. United Way needs tax-preparation help The Rappahannock United Way needs volunteers to prepare income taxes for low- and medium-income families. Tax sites will be staffed on various days and times throughout the region. Volunteers would work a minimum of three hours a week. A minimal knowledge of tax rules, basic computer skills is required. The United Way will provide all reference material, training and testing. Greeter volunteers also are needed. This requires no study or testing, just the ability to meet with, interview and organize the prospective tax payers. Contact Shelby Beck, 540/373-0041, ext. 314; or sbeck @rappahannockunitedway .org.
Read more stories about Stafford Date published: 10/27/2009
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