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Congregation Etz Hayim (formerly Arlington-Fairfax Jewish Congregation), 2920 Arlington Blvd., invites the public to its next "Tot Shabbat" on Saturday, Feb. 1, 11 a.m.-noon. "Tot Shabbat" is a free monthly program planned to engage preschool through kindergarten children and their parents in an age-appropriate Shabbat service. Playtime, games and a snack are also part of the fun. Membership is not required for attendance at Tot Shabbat. Call 703-979-4466, or e-mail school@etzhayim.net for more information.
Woman at the Well, an interdenominational Christian woman's group, meets to discover how to renew minds with the mind of Christ, on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Fairfax Presbyterian Church, 10723 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-503-8519 for more information.
"Daughters of Zion Claim Your Inheritance" is the theme of Retreat 2003 at First Baptist Church of Merrifield, 8122 Ransell Road, Falls Church, on Feb. 7-8. $25 includes retreat materials, all sessions and two meals on Saturday. On-site registration begins on Friday, at 6:30 p.m. Continental breakfast is available Saturday, at 8 a.m., with sessions beginning at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Angelia McZeek at 703-560-3247.
The Women's Ministry at Jubilee Christian Center is starting a new Bible study, discussing the book "Breaking Free," by Beth Moore. Classes are either Mondays, at 7:30 p.m., or Tuesdays, at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $20, including the book. Child care is available for the Tuesday morning classes. Location is 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Call 703-383-1170 to register.
Immanuel Christian School, located at the corner of Backlick and Braddock roads in Springfield, will have an open house to observe classes in session, review curriculum and meet teachers and administration, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 703-941-1220 for more information.
Adat Reyim Preschool located at 6500 Westbury Oaks Court in Springfield, will host its Fourth Annual Children's Consignment Sale on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 12-4 p.m. Consignors are wanted for gently used items: children and infants' toys, clothing, maternity and nursing items. No car seats please. Proceeds will be evenly divided between the seller and the preschool. For more information, call Linda at 703-455-3695