How can communities of faith get involved in the ongoing search for solutions to Arlington’s affordable housing crisis? Why should congregations care? Can they make a difference? Learn answers to these and other challenging questions at an AFFORDABLE HOUSING FORUM on Saturday, March 4 from 9-11 AM at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington. Contact Bill Bozman for details at 703 237 8870 or bozperson@verizon.net.

You’ve heard about them. Maybe you have had one. Here is a chance to learn more from an expert. Meet Dr. Pamela Kircher, Director of Integrative Medicine and member of the Advisory Board of Hospice at Mercy Medical Center, Durango, CO. Dr. Kircher will address "How Near-Death Experience and Hospice Are Changing American Values." Sunday, March 5, 2-4 PM at Kenmore Middle School Auditorium. Info/Tickets: 540 554 2098. Sponsor: Arlington Metaphysical Chapel, Rev. F. Reed Brown, Pastor.

Celebrate the 15^th Anniversary of Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN) at our annual Awards Dinner honoring the exceptional work of volunteers and the generosity of our contributors. The event will be held at George Mason University’s Arlington Campus from 6:30-9:00 PM on Saturday, March 18. Tickets and table sponsorships are available. Please contact Lana Bilyeu for additional information at (aspandevelopment@aol.com), or 703-820-4357 ext. 20.

The Arlington Interfaith Council and the Muslim Women’s Coalition invite you to a celebration of the rich diversity of Arlington’s faith communities. Sunday, March 26^th from 2-4 PM at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 890 N McKinley Road. Women leaders of faith communities will share their experiences, beliefs, traditions and hopes. Hear:

Rabbi Lia Bass, Congregation Etz Hayim

Uzma Farooq, Vice President, Muslim Women’s Coalition

Rev. Betsy Bijoni, Trinity Episcopal Church

Rev. Vernice Simmons, Community Church of God.