To have community events listed in the Connection, send to vienna/mclean/greatfalls@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday.


Saturday/Oct. 3

Volunteers for Change Orientation. 2-3 p.m. at Volunteer Fairfax,10530 Page Ave. Fairfax. 703-246-3460 or VolsRUs@volunteerfairfax.org.

The MHS Orchestra will kick off its 2009-2010 fundraising efforts by holding a car wash from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Giant supermarket car park in downtown McLean. The MHS Orchestra needs and appreciates the support of fellow students and of parents who are encouraged to spread the word to friends and family.



Sunday/Oct. 4

The Ostomy Support Group of Northern Virginia LLC Monthly Meeting. 1:30 p.m. at Physicians Conference Center, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Rd. Falls Church. Martha Hammond WOCN discusses skin care, Q&A. 703-802-3457 or www.ostomysupportofnova.org.

Boy Scout Troop 1978 is organizing a used bike collection for Bikes for the World from 12 noon to 4 p.m. in the Caboose parking lot on Church Street in downtown Vienna. Donated bikes are shipped to overseas charities. A $10 donation is suggested to defray the cost of shipping. This is an Eagle Scout community service project. For more information, contact David at donatebikes@gmail.com"


Volunteers for Change Orientation. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Volunteer Fairfax,10530 Page Ave. Fairfax. 703-246-3460 or VolsRUs@volunteerfairfax.org.



Monday/Oct. 5

Sierra Club and the 2009 Election. 7:30-9 p.m. Review Club endorsements in the races for Governor, other statewide officers and the House of Delegates, and discuss the impact of the election on the environment with speakers from the campaigns. Free. Bob_Pearson@cox.net



Tuesday /Oct. 6

McLean Citizens Association Candidates Night. 7:30 p.m. at the Mclean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. With Barbara Comstock (R) and Margi Vanderhye (D) running in the 34th District and Chris Merola (R) and Jim Scott(D) in the 53rd District of the Virginia House of Delegates. 703-556-9160 or 703-442-6601.


Wednesday /Oct. 7

Top health, wellness, and fitness tips for women of all ages. Free seminar from a proactive medical and exercise perspective. Presented by Linda Rudd, American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist and Pam Stenborg, NP at 7p.m. STS Health and Fitness 6848 Elm St. McLean, VA 22101. RSVP-703-442-0748. www.stsfit.com stsfit@verizon.net.


Thursday /Oct. 8

A Southern Spy in Northern Virginia: The Civil War Album of Laura Ratcliffe, by Charles V. Mauro. McLean Historical Society, 7:30 p.m., at the McLean Community Center , 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA 22101. There is no charge and the Public is welcome. For further information, contact Jacque-Lynne Schulman schulm@erols.com 703-442-9370.



Sunday/Oct. 11

Old Dominion Chrysanthemum Society will present a sneak preview prior to the 2009 Annual Show and demonstrate simple techniques on how to improve the appearance of your Mums and garden flowers for home and/or show presentations. Entries will be received between 2 and 3 p.m. The meeting and show will be held at the Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls Street, Falls Church, VA starting with refreshments at 3 p.m. Open to the public. Free Admission. Call Jim Dunne (703-560-8776) for more information.





Tuesday/Oct. 13

National Association Active and Retired Federal Employees Monthly Meeting. 1:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna. Congressman Gerry Connolly, Democratic candidate Mark Keam and Republican candidate Jim Hyland will speak. A Blue Cross Blue Shield representative will provide benefit information. 703-205-9041 or 703-698-1838.



Wednesday /Oct. 14

A group for anyone with Multiple Sclerosis and/or their family and friends. Sponsored by the National Capital Chapter of

the MS Society. Free. The group meets the 2nd Wednesday of every

month. 7 p.m., Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St., NE, Vienna To learn more, call 703-768-4841.



Thursday/Oct. 15


Health Fair and Bazaar at the Lewinsville Senior Center (1609 Great Falls St. McLean VA 22101), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The fair will include flu shots provided by Maxim, glucose and cholesterol screenings provided by Inova, hearing screenings provided by Better Hearing Center, and more. (Flu shots and health screenings are for people 55 years and over).

There is no co-pay with the following health plans as your primary insurance: Medicare part B, Humana Gold and Aetna (all plans). If you are not covered by one of these insurance plans, the cost of the flu shot is $22. Also be sure to stop by our Bazaar Sale hosted by the Advisory Council and open to all ages. For more information call (703) 442-9075.