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Donations Needed, Children's Center Openings, Softball, Ballet and More

The day's news and events for Herndon, at a glance.

Herndon’s JJ Deli, 909 Ferndale Ave., is supporting Cornerstone (formerly Reston Interfaith) with its Back-to-School Drive – and they could use your support! The organization is collecting items like backpacks and other common school supplies for local underprivileged families. Donations can be dropped off at JJ Deli by noon this Friday, Aug. 16. For more information, visit JJ Deli’s Facebook page.

 

Pathway Homes of Fairfax County, which assists local residents who suffer from mental illness, is in need of a passenger van to help transport patients. If you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation of this kind, click here to read Pathways’ announcement on Patch and find out how to contact them.

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Herndon-Reston Youth Softball league for girls still has spots open for players ages 6 to 18. All are welcome, regardless of skill level. Practices start soon, so don’t delay!  Register on the team’s website here. Questions? E-mail commissioner@hrysfastpitch.com.

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Herndon Children’s Center has a few openings for children in each of its age groups, from 3 months old all the way up to its Pre-Kindergarten class. If you are interested in learning more about the center, click here to read the center’s announcement on Patch and find out more.

 

Are you the parent of a budding ballet or dance star? Classical Ballet Theatre of Herndon is holding auditions for its Academy program during the week of Aug. 26-30.  CBT representatives say the academy offers “the highest level of classical ballet and contemporary dance training, as well as performance opportunities in professional quality productions. Individual lessons, tailored schedules, and scholarships are available.” For more information or to schedule an appointment, click here to read CBT’s announcement on Patch.

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