Meet a DC United Soccer Star, Dance Scholarship Opportunities, a 5k for Breast Cancer, and More

The Fairfax County Dance Coalition (FCDC) and the Arts Council of Fairfax County have announced two scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors of the class of 2014 who attend any FCDC member studios. Two $1,000 scholarships to pursue dance studies will be awarded at the FCDC Gala on Saturday, Oct. 12. The scholarships can be used for tuition at a college, university, conservatory or summer dance intensive program for the 2014-15 school year. The deadline to apply is Sept. 13. For more information on qualifications and how to apply, visit the Arts Council’s website.

Volunteer drivers are urgently needed for Fairfax County’s Meals On Wheels program, which delivers meals to underprivileged families throughout the county. Drivers are needed for several areas, including nearby in McLean and Reston. For more information on how to contact them, click here to read their announcement on Patch.

The Fairfax Choral Society’s Adult Chorus will be holding auditions for its 2013-2014 season this Sunday, Aug. 18 at Fairfax Presbyterian Church, located at 10723 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22003.  All are welcome to audition! Auditions must be scheduled in advance. For more information and to contact the group to schedule your audition, see their event listing here on Patch.

Register now to take part in the Tigerlily Foundation’s second annual Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk, to benefit women through all stages of breast cancer – before, during and after. The event will take place Sept. 15 at Fairfax Corner, and registration and sponsorships are now available. Visit the website for more information or to get started.

Are you a fan of the DC United soccer team? Is your child a soccer buff (or aspires to be)? Come out to a free soccer development event where kids can get a day of free training, and also meet a former star of the DC United team, Abdul Thompson Conteh. It all takes place this Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the EC Lawrence soccer fields in Centreville. For more information on what to bring and where to go, see this event listing on Patch.

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