WHAT:  A great way to raise funds for Devotion to Children, the organization that supports the Falls Church-McLean Children’s Center and other children’s organizations.

WHEN: Sunday, May 12, 2013, 8:00 a.m.

WHERE:   The 4-Miler starts on Baron Cameron Avenue and will finish at Browns Chapel Park. A one mile fun run/walk is also available! The fun run will begin 5 minutes after the start of the 4 Mile race.  1575 Brown’s Chapel Road, Reston, VA 20194.

HOW:  Register Now at
http://www.prraces.com/devotion/register/

From left, and third from left, are native Peruvian costumes typically worn for special national holidays; second from left, Little Red Riding Hood; fourth from left, a Colonial American costume; fifth from left, a clown costume, (with the head wear intended for the Colonial costume); and sixth, a chef apron (from another source).

We hope to see you there!

What’s your favorite local restaurant?  Please tell us if you know of a local eatery that would like to host Center families for a Dining for Dollars event.

We earned $70 the evening of Famous Dave’s BBQ event and enjoyed a lip-smackin’ dinner of the “Legendary” BBQ.

The free books were made possible by the Reading is Fundamental program with a grant from Macy’s Be Book Smart campaign.

Christy Murray, a member of the NDWC is the RIF liaison to the Children’s Center. “NDWC feels fortunate that we can help instill a love of books and learning in the children attending the Center by reading to them and giving each child the opportunity to select a book to take home,” Murray said. “Macy’s Be Book Smart campaign has provided a much-appreciated boost to the RIF program at the Center.”

Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia sought and received a Macy’s grant of $25,500 to purchase books for the Children’s Center and 11 other RIF programs throughout Northern Virginia that the group supports each year. RIF aims to serve at-risk children from birth to age 8.

NDWC has contributed grant money annually for more than 30 years to purchase books through RIF for distribution at the Children’s Center.  Macys has supported the RIF program since 2004, raising more than $21 million for RIF and its community-based programs.

We thank RIF of NOVA for securing the funding for the books and NDWC for its continuing support of free books and their visits to our classrooms.

Kathy comes to us from Lynchburg, Virginia where she lived for 20 years. Growing up as an “Army Brat”, Kathy spent her childhood living throughout the United States as well as overseas. Kathy has an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Teaching and Learning from Liberty University. She has worked as an Early Childhood Education consultant in Central Virginia, is a certified National Trainer and has worked as a Quality Rater with the Virginia Star Quality Initiative. She has over 24 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and has worked at a variety of non-profit centers. Beginning her career as a preschool teacher at the Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters in Newport News, Virginia, Kathy went from being in the classroom to eventually becoming director of childcare for the YMCA of Central Virginia. Kathy has also worked as the director of the Child Care Resource and Referral office in Central Virginia, assisting parents in understanding and finding quality early learning programs for their children. Kathy’s passion is ensuring that every child receives the strong foundation needed for success and that families find the resources necessary to build on that foundation. Kathy has two boys, CJ, 14 years old, and Mikey, 12 years old. She has settled in Centreville and is excited about the move and the possibilities that will follow.

“From the first moment I walked into the Center, I knew we were a perfect fit. I feel honored to be added as a part of this great team, and am excited about all the great opportunities that lie ahead” ~ Kathy Banks.

Please stop by the office and welcome Ms. Kathy! 

Through sponsorships, ticket purchases, silent auction and raffle purchases, we raised just over $17,000 for current school year programs and $4,000 for the Elizabeth Page Scholarship Fund for At-Risk Children.

Special thanks to our sponsors, auction donors and our honorees who supported this event!

Honorees

Faith Groups                                                                      Public Officials
Immanuel Presbyterian Church                                     Virginia Delegate Jim Scott
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church                                   Virginia Senator Janet Howell
St. John’s Episcopal Church                                           Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust

Foundations                                                                       Corporations
O’Shaughnessy-Hurst Memorial Foundation              PNC
McLean Community Foundation                                    Cox Charities
Devotion to Children                                                         MorganFranklin
Civitan Club of Tyson’s Corner

Sponsors

Mortar Sponsors                                                                Table Sponsors      
Michael and Judith Aukamp                                            Ekko Title
Edward Bomsey and Rayna Aylward                            MorganFranklin
Erica Bomsey and Chris Marrow                                   Elizabeth Page and Renee Boyle
Mary Craver                                                                        PNC
Chain Bridge Bank                                                           Potomac Financial
Nadine Cipriani                                                                 St. John’s Episcopal Church
Cox Charities                                                                     Nina and John Toups
Jon and Judith Gabel
Ila and David Good                                                            Brick Sponsors 
Ann Gordon                                                                         Good Food Company
Abby and Bernhard Knutsen                                            A. Phoebe and Raymond Meyer
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church                                    ShounBach
Cindy Oh and Wes Bricker
Jennifer and Steven Palmer
Susan and Donald Poretz
Margery Leveen Sher

Silent Auction Donors

American Girl                                      Iza Cupcake
The Artisans                                       Jack’s Boathouse
Barnes & Noble                                 Jaipur Royal Indian Cuisine
Barston’s Child’s Play                      Jammin’ Java
Bike and Roll                                      J.R.’s Custom Catering and Picnics
Café Oggi                                            Kazan Restaurant
California Pizza Kitchen                    Kettler Capitals Iceplex
Carousel Toy Shoppe                       Kinder Kick-It
Chadwick’s                                         La Madeleine Country French Café
Chick-fil-a                                            Lava Yogurt
ChildCare Aware                                The Little Gym
The Children’s Playseum                 Lost Dog Café
Comfort & Joy Wellness Spa            Mad Fox Brewery
Cox Communications                        National Museum of Crime and Punishment
Current Jobs for Graduates              New Living by Design
Curtsies & Petals                                Newseum
Dancing Mind Yoga                             Peking Gourmet Inn
Dick’s Sporting Goods                       Present Nail Spa
Discover DC Pedicab Tours              Pulcinella
Dogfish Head Alehouse                     Pump It Up
Dominion Jewelers                             Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Doodlehopper 4 Kids                          Retro Bling
Embassy Suites Tyson’s Corner      Ritz Carlton Tyson’s Corner
Evo Bistro                                              Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Fair Trade Winds                                Seasons 52
1^st Stage Theatre in Tyson’s             Stampin’ Up!
Fluffy Thoughts                                    The Teal Center
Giant Food                                            Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream
Great American Restaurants            Total Wine & More
Greek Taverna                                      Washington Redskins
Godiva Chocolatier                             Whitetail Ski Resort
Idylwood Grill and Wine Bar             Wildfire
Imagination Theater                           Wintergreen Resort
International Spy Museum

Special Thanks to Children’s Center Parents, Teachers, Staff and Board.

Photo courtesy of Brian Trompeter, Sun Gazette

Mrs. Holton’s visit was also highlighted in the Falls Church News-Press!  See the article here.