First off, I would like to say thank you to everyone who came to the event and to those that have helped us out as we get started with the next generation of the NOVA furs group. We've gotten quite a bit of feedback and had a chance to digest the information.

Say hello to the admins of the group. If you have a question please don't hesitate to contact any of them:
-  GMNChampion -  Rechner -  Elecrabbit -  dillymae

---

We have a facebook group for you all to coordinate with fellow furs. The group can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489788254638257/

We also have a meetup group where we will be posting our future meets: http://www.meetup.com/NOVAfurs/

Please be sure to let other furs in our area know about the groups because we'd like to see the group grow over time.

We may pursue other social media outlets but we will keep you posted as more information becomes available.

---

In terms of events, here's what we are looking into for the near future:

Mini-Golf - We have been in talks with several miniature golf places and while some are welcoming to suiters, some have not been. Most places for miniature golf will be closed after Halloween so we will try to squeeze in an event before the holiday weekend. We realize that this is sudden so we would like to know who would be interested in an event like this so we can get an approximate head count. It would be for one of the remaining Saturdays.

Dave & Busters - This was suggested before and it turns out the D&B in White Flint Mall is gone (as of July I believe). The closest one now is in Hanover, MD but they have stated that they do not want people in costumes that have their face covered. We may still have an event there but it will not be fursuit-friendly.

Bowling - Our first event was a success so why not do it again? We plan to go back to Centreville Lanes since they were so gracious in having us. We may try to convert their unused dining area into a headless lounge. Dates are still being discussed and we hope to get more information regarding group rates to make it easier on everyone.

Halloween Event(s) - Under Construction

There may be other gatherings for Halloween posted in the future, we will keep you posted.

Movie Night (Big Hero 6) - This movie will be coming out Friday, November 7th but it is the same weekend as another event so we plan on posting information on where furs can meet for the following Friday, November 14th. The movie theater has no been decided upon but for now it will be labeled as not fursuit-friendly. For a trailer on the movie you can go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IdMPpKMdcc

Game Night(s) - Whether it's playing the new version of D&D, board games, card games or video games, chances are there are other furs who probably play the same games you do. Come get to know fellow NOVA furs while having a fun time.

Nekocon! - An anime convention down in Hampton Roads, VA. Nekocon has always been furry friendly for those that come visit. It is from November 7th - 9th at the Hampton Roads Convention Center If you plan on going we plan on having a group meetup at the convention as well as help organize groups to share rides and rooms for the event. More information about the convention can be found here: http://www.nekocon.com/

National Harbor Trip - Some of you may have visited National Harbor, MD for conventions at the Gaylord Hotel such as Katsucon or MAGfest but in the past few years the area has finished construction and there are some new sights to see. Whether it's the outlet mall nearby, some of the restaurants or some of the boutique shops (including a Peeps store) it will be a fun time to walk around and chat with fellow furs. More information regarding National Harbor can be found here: http://nationalharbor.com/

Vertical Rock - Want to practice some rock climbing without worrying about getting gear? Vertical Rock is a good place for people of all skill levels from beginner to advance. More information can be found here: http://climb-va.com/

Ice Skating - With the coming change in weather comes winter-themed events including Ice Skating. Whether you like to be graceful on the ice or go really fast there's fun to be had by everyone.

---

While we will try to accommodate as many people as possible please bear in mind that we may not be able to run every event and we may make a mistake from time to time. You do not have to be an admin to run an event yourself, but we would be more than happy to advise you on your event and help make it known to other furs in the group. Some of the events we will run will cost a set amount per person but that information will be known when we announce the event. This is to help cover the cost of booking and fees to help accommodate our group. Please be mindful of other furs as well as other patrons when having events in public places and if you have any suggestions and/or feedback please let us know since we'd like to learn more as we move forward.

That's all for now. Expect updates to occur about once a week as we try to keep everyone up to date on events. We will also try to post on all three outlets we have set up (FA, Facebook, Meetup) and keep the information consistent. We look forward to seeing you at a future event!