CVN Monthly Update, Oct. 2009: CVN's Biggest Event of the Year and Survey Winners!

Below is our most recent email--please let us know any feedback. Also, if you aren't getting these in your inbox, sign up on the County site (be sure to check the box that you're interested in CVN and in receiving emails): http://tinyurl.com/CVN-register Dear CVN volunteer, To all those who took the time to give us your thoughts in recent surveys--thank you. We had over 90 respondents on each survey. We'll be working through what actions we can take based on responses. Otherwise, we're happy to announce the four gift certificate winners below (if you won, come to our Meetup next Tues., Nov. 3rd at Old Arlington Grill to cash in--or email our County Liaison Sharon if you can't be there): Grace with $25 for Whitlow's on Wilson Marjorie with $25 for Mexicali Blues; Laura with $25 for Busboys and Poets; and Andy with $15 at Regal Cinemas in Ballston Thanks as always to those who gave their time to our October events--Plants and Pitchers, Time Slips, our CVN Stakeholder Meeting, and the AFAC Chicken Bagging last night.  Many thanks!  A special shout out to the Plants and Pitchers volunteers who  braved the rain, showing great dedication!  (Remember, you can always check our Google Calendar here to review what was done at past CVN events, and what's coming up.) Now, for upcoming events... CVN EVENTS:  NOVEMBER MONTHLY MEETUP - Tues., Nov. 3rd (7-9 pm) @ the Old Arlington Grill (attached to Arlington Cinema "n" Drafthouse) | Join us for our second to last meetup of 2009! Find out more and RSVP here   CVN'S BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR - Sat., Nov. 7th (2-5 pm) | Category: Disabled community | Come join CVN for our biggest event of the year, winterizing homes in North Arlington for Community Residences--we're just shy of 50 volunteers right now, help us get to 100! Find out more and RSVP here  RACE AGAINST THE ODDS - Sun., Nov. 8th (7:30-10:15) | Category: Health issues | Join CVN by volunteering in Race Against the Odds to raise funds for pediatric brain cancer research. Find out more and RSVP here  OTHER ARLINGTON OPPS:  DINNER AND DISCUSSION ON POTOMAC RIVER ISSUES - Wed., Nov. 11th (7-8 dinner, 8-9:30 program) | Category: Civic engagement | Join the Committee of 100 for a meal, presentation, and discussion on issues surrounding our nearby river, the Potomac. Find out more and RSVP here  BOY SCOUT FOOD DRIVE W/AFAC - Sat., Nov. 14th (2-3 hours shifts from 8:30 am-4 pm) | Category: Food assistance | Arlington Food Assistance Center is looking for volunteers to help sort & crate the food donated in the Boy Scout Food Drive on November 14. Find out more and RSVP here   VOLUNTEER FOR THE HOLIDAYS - November & December | Category: Holiday volunteering | Help volunteer during some of those times when folks feel their need that much more. Find out more and RSVP here  OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPS - Find some other volunteering opportunities you might be interested in here. Can't believe it's almost November--enjoy Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the coming cold weather! Best, Brendan -- Brendan O'Connor Community Volunteer Network (CVN) Chair