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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please mark Thursday, August 17 from 6pm – 9pm on your calendar and plan to join the NFBV Fairfax Chapter to celebrate our 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary. See details below. Be sure to share this invite with your family, friends and networks. Feel free to use info from this information to promote this event on social media. A MS-Word document of the event details is also attached for sharing.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Looking forward to seeing you on August 17! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>E-mail questions to:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Annette Carr<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Fairfax Chapter President<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:amcarr1@verizon.net">amcarr1@verizon.net</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=5 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold'>NFB of Fairfax Celebrates 25 Years!<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the </span></font><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Blind (NFB) Fairfax Chapter and<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard of Fairfax<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Are partnering together for an evening of fun and Icy Goodness to celebrate the Fairfax Chapter’s 25<sup>th</sup> Anniversary. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Come to help us celebrate! Stay for the icey goodness!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Location: Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard of Fairfax, 10726 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=4 face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Time: 6pm – 9pm, 7:30pm, 25<sup>th</sup> Anniversary recognition <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Come in out of the heat and celebrate with us by: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Testing your taste buds with the mystery ice flavor. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Decoding the ice flavors of the day written in braille. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Learning about community resources for those who are blind<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Of course, enjoying your favorite Rita’s frozen treats. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A portion of all sales will support future Chapter sponsored activities that promote independence and inclusion of people who are blind within the communities where they live, go to school, and work.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Do you have a visual impairment, or know someone with sight loss? Come to Rita's Italian Ice of Fairfax to learn about community resources and how the National Federation of the Blind can offer support.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The NFB’s mission is to provide opportunities and resources for all members of the community which allow people who are blind to be an active member of society.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><font size=4 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Join us for a fun-filled and informative evening that support People who are blind<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><font size=4 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>"Live the Life They Want"<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To learn more about the Fairfax Chapter of the NFB:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/chapters-divisions/fairfax/"><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>http://www.nfbv.org/chapters-divisions/fairfax/</span></font></a></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To learn more about the NFB visit:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.nfb.org"><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>www.nfb.org</span></font></a></span></font><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For questions about Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard contact Jacque at<font color=black><span style='color:black'> 703-272-7373<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#336666" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#336666;background:white'>URL: </span></font><a href="http://www.ritasoffairfax.com/" target="_blank"><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white'>www.ritasoffairfax.com</span></font></a><font color="#336666" face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#336666;background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Facebook: </span></font><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RitasOfFairfax/"><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.facebook.com/RitasOfFairfax/</span></font></a><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p></div></body></html>