To post local events in the Connection, mail 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Lea Mae Rice at burke@connectionnewspapers.com or fax 703-917-0991. Deadline is the Thursday before the week of the event. Call 703-917-6459.
Thursday/Feb. 22
Ride with Me. Stories about trains, boats and cars 1 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Ages 2-5 with adult. Call 703-339-4610.
Friday/Feb. 23
Ponderings. Learn about the world of nocturnal animals 7-8:30 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Cancel if rain. Ages 6-10. $4. Reservations required, call 703-451-9588.
Saturday/Feb. 24
Exploring Genealogy Resources. Find ancestors by learning to explore the library's extensive genealogy databases 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. Call 703-339-4610.
Masks in African Culture. Children can create their own African masks 11 a.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. All ages. Call 703-339-7385.
Masks of Africa. Daisy Goodwin explores the role of masks in African culture 3 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Richard Byrd Library. All ages. Call 703-451-8055.
Walk with a Naturalist. Search for signs of spring 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Cancel if rain. Call 703-451-9588.
Sunday/Feb. 25
Nature Quest. Be a naturalist animal caretaker 10-11 a.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Ages 3-5. $1. Reservations required, call 703-451-9588.
Monday/Feb. 26
First Page. A group for all aspiring writers, novices and experts of all genres 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. Call 703-339-4610.
Ones at a Time. Stories and activities 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Ages 13-23 months with adult. Call 703-451-8055.
Tuesday/Feb. 27
Kids Appreciation Night. Wear crazy socks to “Kick Up Your Heels Night” with Ms. Deejay 6-8 p.m. at the Silver Diner, 6592 Springfield Mall, Springfield. Call 703-924-1701.
Evening Book Discussion Group. "Charlotte Gray" by Sebastian Faulks 7:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. Call 703-339-4610.
Wednesday/Feb. 28
Travel Club. Bring a bag lunch for the first meeting of this new group 1 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults. Call 703-451-8055.
Library Writer's Peer Review Group. For those seriously pursuing the path to publication with short fiction, novels or writing scripts 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. Call 703-339-4610.
Thursday/March 1
Book Discussion. “Family and Other Accidents” by Shari Goldhagen 12:15 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Friday/March 2
Cat in the Hat. Celebrate all things Seuss 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Age 2-5 with adult. 703-339-4610.
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday. Stories and activities 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Age 2-5 with adult. 703-451-8055.
Saturday/March 3
Read about Africa. “Circle Unbroken” by Margot Raven and more 2:30 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Age 6-12 with adult. 703-451-8055.
Kids Night. Music and sing-a-long with Mr. Don 6-8 p.m. at Silver Diner, 6592 Springfield Mall, Springfield. Call 703-924-1701 or visit www.silverdiner.com.
Sunday/March 4
Liberty Lecture Series. Gunston Hall hosts "America: A Nation of Immigrants" with a reception at 2:30 p.m. at 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. Free. Call 703-550-9220.
Monday/March 5
Children’s Author. John Jamaldinian reads from “Bob Winging It” 2:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 4-8 with adult. 703-644-7333.
Tuesday/March 6
Dr. Seuss. Honor Dr. Seuss’ birthday 10:30 a.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Age 2-5 with adult. 703-339-7385.
History Discussion. “The Legacy of Jamestowne,” a panel discussion honoring the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, is 4:30 p.m. at George Mason University’s Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Moderated by Roger Wilkins. Free. For more visit http://library.gmu.edu/jamestown400/
Wednesday/March 7
Lunch Bunnies. Bring a lunch and enjoy stories 12 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Ages 1-5 with adult. 703-339-4610.
Writers’ Roundtable. Discuss work with other writers 7:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Thursday/March 8
Tiny Tots. 10:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 13-17 months with adult. 703-644-7333.
Friday/March 9
Used Book Sale. Special collection by Friends of the Lorton Library 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. 703-339-7385.
Ones at a Time. Stories and activities 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Age 13-23 months with adult. 703-451-8055.
Saturday/March 10
Used Book Sale. Special collection by Friends of the Lorton Library 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. 703-339-7385.
Sunday/Mar. 11
Liberty Lecture Series. Gunston Hall hosts "America: A Nation of Immigrants" with a reception at 2:30 p.m. at 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. Free. Call 703-550-9220.