Home | ADVICE: Training | Carol's Page (Editor) - Fun Runs, Integrating Running with the Curriculum, Getting Started | Ed's Page (Coach) - Track, XC, Form, Teamwork | INFORMATION: Distance: How Far Should Kids Run? | Running Games | Distance Conversion Tool | 10 Healthy-Kid Tips | MODEL KIDS' PROGRAMS: Happy Feet, Healthy Food Kids' Club - Carol's After-School Club | Youth Programs with Links | Kiddie Mile Ribbon Program | Log-A-Mile Blue Ribbon Program | STUFF: Free Running Bookmarks | Resources: Books for Kids, Parents, and Coaches | SIGN IN: Guest Book | EVENT LISTINGS: Kids' Fun Run Calendar | MORE: School | News | Columns |Speakers/Guest Authors | Who We Are | Contact ROCK THE HOUSE 8K Benefiting Alternative House: The Abused and Homeless Children's Refuge Rock the House 8K Date: June 8, 2008 Location: At Celebrate Fairfax! On the festival grounds of the Fairfax County Government Center, Fairfax, VA Distance: 8K Time: 8:00 a.m. Ages: All Cost: $22, deduct $2 if you own a Champion card; $27 after June 6, 2008 Contact: gina_cocomello@thealternativehouse.org runwashington.com Click on featured races. Gina Cocomello 703 506-9191x115 Other: Alternative House was founded in 1972 and has been doing good work in Fairfax Count on behalf of teens and young people for more than 35 years. We provide support to at-risk children, youth and families through counseling, shelter, crisis intervention and neighborhood outreach. Alternative House has an emergency shelter for young people ages 13-18. Each year we help 200 teens. Other programs include street outreach, the staffing of the Culmore Teen Center, afterschool programs, support on suspension programs, and our Assisting Young Mothers program.