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Leadership Fauquier
In May, the 10th cohort of Leadership Fauquier celebrated its graduation at Laurel
Ridge Community College. This cohort included 19 individuals from the public, private,
and nonprofit sectors who spent 9 months learning about Fauquier County from expert
guest speakers while working with facilitators to build leadership and professional
development skills. Congratulations to Discovery's Katie Quadrini on her successful
completion of this program.
Throughout the program, participants explored the opportunities and challenges
facing Fauquier County while building relationships with fellow leaders from across
the community.
During the yearlong program, cohort members also worked on projects tied to
community issues with a focus on affordable housing. While some cohort members
volunteered to paint the dining room for Fauquier Family Shelter Services, others
coordinated a housing roundtable discussion with community leaders, where they
discussed options for improving housing accessibility in Fauquier County and
highlighted the role of the Fauquier Affordable Housing Coalition.
Since 2014, the Leadership Fauquier program has remained focused on its mission of
creating a thriving community through informed and connected leaders, with nearly
200 alumni serving in leadership positions around the community. For more information,
send an email to
director@leadershipfauquier.org.
Battle Buddy Call Center Offers Support for Aging Veterans
Through its Battle Buddy Call Center, Hero's Bridge is the only
nonprofit organization focused exclusively on providing rapid and
direct assistance to aging veterans.
Veterans living across the United States, age 65 or older, in need
of assistance, can call 866-OLD-VETS to receive help at no cost.
However, veterans in urgent crisis should call 988 to receive immediate assistance.
When a veteran calls The Battle Buddy Call Center, they implement two distinct
assessments, which consider all factors affecting aging veterans, including quality of life
and suicide risk. Since its inception, the call center has supported veterans from WWII,
the Korean War, the Vietnam Era, the Cold War, and Desert Storm across all branches
of the military (except Space Force).
The Battle Buddy Call Center uses a blend of virtual contacts and technologies and is
the first of its kind to offer one place where older veterans can reach out for assistance
tailored to their unique needs. For more information, visit
herosbridge.org/callcenter.
~ Sarah Smarrelli
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Industry Professionals Needed to Teach at
Laurel Ridge
Laurel Ridge Community College (LRCC) Workforce
Solutions is seeking part-time instructors to help
prepare the next generation of skilled professionals.
Currently, the college needs industry experts to teach
in its phlebotomy, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical
programs, with additional opportunities in healthcare,
welding, and fiber technician.
LRCC Workforce Solutions instructors enjoy flexible
hours and competitive wages. Classes are short-
burst in nature, and designed to fit the schedules of
working professionals--sometimes as little as one
night a week. Instructors have the opportunity to
share their real-world experience, mentor students,
and make a lasting impact on individuals pursuing new careers. For more information,
contact LRCC at
dcomer@laurelridge.edu.
Fauquier Public Library Hosts
Pollinators Classes for all
Ages
Each month, Fauquier Public
Library and Oak Spring Garden
Foundation partner to offer
nature - bas e d, han ds - o n
programs for children and teens.
In addition, beginning in August,
a new monthly program for older
adults is being added to the line-
up as part of the library's OWLs
series, which are programs for
active older adults. All programs are free, but registration is required. The first new OWLs
session features a pollinators and native plants class with a focus on night-blooming
gardens on
August 4 from 2:304:00 p.m. at the Bealeton Branch Library. Participants
will craft a native flora vase and arrangement, learn about nocturnal pollinators, and plant
nighttime bloomers to support them. Advance registration is available at
bit.ly/4piu2z7
For children and teenagers, the same class is offered at all three library locations: at the
Bealeton Branch Library on
August 4 from 6:007:30 p.m., with registration at bit.
ly/4gcQ4kw; at the John Marshall Branch Library on August 11 from 6:007:30 p.m.,
with registration at
bit.ly/4wps56A; and at the Warrenton Central Library on August 18
from
6:007:30 p.m., with registration at bit.ly/3SE5bd4.
August First Friday: A Celebration of Public
School Educators
Allegro Community School of the Arts invites
everyone to a special First Friday on
August 7,
from
6:009:00 p.m. in Old Town Warrenton. As
a cornerstone of the local arts and education
community, Allegro is dedicating the evening to
Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS1)
educators as they prepare to kick off a new
school year.
To show deep appreciation for their hard work, the evening will feature exclusive perks
for FCPS1 faculty, including complimentary school supplies offered by various onsite
vendors. In addition, thanks to support from the event's primary sponsor, the Fauquier
Education Foundation, three $500 cash prizes will be awarded to support classroom or
personal needs. Educators are encouraged to stop by the Foundation's table to register
for the drawing and pick up a tote bag to hold the complimentary school supplies and
other vendor giveaways.
Beyond the focus on local educators, the August First Friday will offer its signature mix
of community fun for all ages. Main Street will come alive with musical performances, a
variety of vendors, and extended hours at Old Town's local shops and restaurants.
Residents, families, and students are encouraged to attend, wear their school colors,
and join in thanking the educators who make Fauquier County a wonderful place to learn
and grow. For more information, visit
allegrocsa.org/first-friday-warrenton.