This Week: Zumbini, Herndon Varsity Cheerleading Competition, Boo-Stravaganza, Public Safety Day and More

Ever Heard of 'Zumbini?' - Introducing a new kind of Mommy & Me class for caregivers and their children age 0 to 3. Zumbini classes are "full of energy and fun, and provide a balanced mix of high and low energy activities to contribute toward the natural development of cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills. Zumbini also promotes bonding, community, and lifelong learning." Classes limited to 10 so RSVPs are encouraged. Try your first class free! Send RSVP's and questions to tanja.bossert@zumbamail.com. This Tuesday, Oct. 15, 9:45 a.m. Rhythm Street Dance Center, 289 Sunset Park Dr., Herndon.

Cheer on the Herndon Varsity Cheerleaders in Competition - Come support your Herndon Varsity Cheerleaders at their first VHSL cheer competition for 2013.  The District Semis competition will feature six local high school cheerleading teams competing for the Conference 5 title.  Herndon Varsity Cheer has won this competition the last three years straight. Wear a red shirt and sit with other Hornet fans! This Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. Chantilly High School, 4201 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly.

October Food Packing for Kids in Need - Come and help package food 
for children who need nutritious food on weekends. The Assistance League of Northern Virginia will be holding a food packing for its Weekend Food 
for Kids Program this Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Dominion Power offices at 3072 Centreville Road in Herndon. For more information, contact the Assistance League at ALNorthernVA@yahoo.com or visit www.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org.

Moms Club of Herndon Halloween Meeting - Officer Denise Randles of the Town of Herndon Police Department will be the special guest speaker at this month's free meeting of the Moms Club of Herndon, open to stay-at-home moms in the zip codes of 20170 and 20171. Officer Randles will discuss Hallween safety such as staying visible and checking candy to make sure it's safe to eat. After the talk, children can make a Halloween craft to take home. For more information or to RSVP, contact Tomoko Azuma, membership vice-president, at Herndon_moms_info@yahoo.com. This Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 615 Dranesville Road, Herndon.

Boo-Stravaganza - It's a party for the little ones! Bring your kids to Frying Pan Farm Park's indoor barn dressed in their costumes for fun, games and a wagon ride.  Finish the evening with treats and a small pumpkin. Reservations 
required, click here and enter code "282 486 2701." This Thursday, Oct. 17, 6-8 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. $8 per child.

Herndon Police Public Safety Day - Join the Town of Herndon Police Department and the Herndon Crime Prevention Council for Public Safety Day. Activities and services will include: Fingerprinting with Fairfax County Police, gun safety, emergency management, child car seat safety, vehicle vin etching with Virginia State Police, poison control, meet the bomb squad, and more. There will also be fun children's activities like trick-or-treating, video games, balloons, and even a visit from McGruff the Crime Dog. For more information contact Senior Police Officer Denise Randles at denise.randles@herndon-va.gov or 703-435-6846 ext. 2343. This Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the 700 block of Lynn Street in downtown Herndon.

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