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Thursday/Oct. 25
Time for Twos. 10:15 and 11:15 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 24-35 months with adult. 703-644-7333.
Saturday/Oct. 27
Fall Book Sale. Thousands of gently read books in a wide range of categories 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Book Signing. Margaret Hoffman signs her books "Blackbeard: A Tale of Villainy and Murder in Colonial America" and "Dead in the Water," 3-7 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade, Fairfax. For more call the store at 703-278-0300.
Accessibility Day. Fairfax Connector Accessibility Day is 12:30-3 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Attendees can find out how to access transportation options, programs and services available to people with disabilities in Fairfax County. See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dsb/connector.htm.
Free Shredding. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Wood Financial Group building, 10625 Jones St., Suite 101-A, Fairfax. Secure no touch shredding provided by SOS Shredding Inc. 571-432-0440 or www.WFG-plan.com.
Sunday/Oct. 28
Fall Book Sale. Thousands of gently read books in a wide range of categories 12-6 p.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Monday/Oct. 29
Fall Book Sale. Thousands of gently read books in a wide range of categories 4-9 p.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Halloween Moon. Gentle bedtime stories 7 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 3-6 with adult. 703-644-7333.
Wednesday/Oct. 31
Family Night. Mall Trick-or-Treating at Chick-fil-A's Family Night 5-7 p.m. at Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax. For more call 703-279-1883.
Thursday/Nov. 1
Book Sale. Friends of Kings Park offer a book sale 1-8 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
Friday/Nov. 2
Book Sale. Friends of Kings Park offer a book sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
Book Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Springfield. 703-644-7333.
Saturday/Nov. 3
Teen Safe Driving Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Free. For information call or e-mail Mike McClanahan at 703-627-6791 or at Mike@TeenDrivingSafeD.org .
Book Sale. Friends of Kings Park offer a book sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Springfield. 703-644-7333.
Sunday/Nov. 4
Book Sale. 12-5 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Springfield. 703-644-7333.
Monday/Nov. 5
Crafty Kids. Gobble up some crafts 3:30 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Age 6-12. 703-978-5600.
Wednesday/Nov. 7
Lecture. Archaeologist Matthew Bell discusses the restoration of Ancient Stabiae 10 a.m. at the Lifetime Learning Institute, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Free. Visit www.llinova.org or call 703-503-0600.
Walk in the Woods. 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. A two-week series that discovers the wooded outdoors at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Springfield. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-644-7333.
Writers’ Roundtable. Discuss work with other writers 7:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Springfield. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Thursday/Nov. 8
If Old Books Could Talk. Chet Hanson of The Old Book Company discusses old books 7:30 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Bring an old book for appraisal. 703-352-1255.
Teen Book Chat. Mother-daughter book discussion 7:30 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Age 12-16 with adult. 703-978-5600.
Corny Stories. A two-week series featuring activities, crafts and stories about corn 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Springfield. Age 24-35 months with adult. 703-644-7333.
Friday/Nov. 9
Conference. The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council hosts a conference at Northern Virginia Community College, 8903 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Register by Oct. 15 for $95, $105 after that. Visit www.chesapeakelandscape.org, e-mail jc.cooke.cclc@gmail.com or call 410-634-2847, ext. 41.
Discussion. Dr. Marcus L. Martin of the University of Virginia speaks on "Violence as a Public Health Concern" 7 p.m. at the Fairfax Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. For more see www.virginia.edu/engagingthemind.
Lunch Bunnies. Bring a lunch and hear stories 12 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Under 5 with adult. 703-978-5600.
Saturday/Nov. 10
Saturday Morning Coffee. Del. David Bulova (D-37) hosts informal office hours 9-11 a.m. at Main Street Bagel, 10268 Main St., Fairfax. Constituents invited to talk about issues of interest. No appointment needed. 703-281-5200.
Monday/Nov. 12
Vision Series Lecture. "The Development of the Law Governing Detention of Enemy Combatants: Past, Present, and To Come" by Ronald D. Rotunda, George Mason University Foundation Professor at 8 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa/vision or visit the Center for the Arts ticket office to reserve a spot. 703-993-8888.
Wednesday/Nov. 14
Walk in the Woods. 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. A two-week series that discovers the wooded outdoors at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Springfield. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-644-7333.
Thursday/Nov. 15
Corny Stories. A two-week series featuring activities, crafts and stories about corn 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Springfield. Age 24-35 months with adult. 703-644-7333.
Sunday/Nov. 18
Rabies Clinic. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter offers a low-cost rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets 12-2 p.m. at the shelter, 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax. Vaccinations $10, dog licenses sold separately cash or check only. 703-830-1100.
Tuesday/Nov. 20
Book Discussion. "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon at 10455 Armstrong St., Room 111A, Fairfax. Adults. 702-293-6227.
Wednesday/Nov. 21
Writers’ Roundtable. Discuss work with other writers 7:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Springfield. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Wednesday/Nov. 28
Citizens Meeting. Information on the Woodglen Lake rehabilitation project, 7:30 p.m. in the Bonnie Brae Elementary Cafeteria, 5420 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. For more call the Braddock District Supervisor’s office at 703-425-9300.
Monday/Dec. 3
Vision Series Lecture. "A Generation In Jeopardy: Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Future" by Fred Bemak, director of the Diversity Research and Action Center, 8 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa/vision or visit the Center for the Arts ticket office to reserve a spot. 703-993-8888.
Monday/Dec. 10
Citizens Meeting. Information on the Lake Barton rehabilitation project, 7:30 p.m. in the Bonnie Brae Elementary Cafeteria, 5420 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. For more call the Braddock District Supervisor’s office at 703-425-9300.
Sunday/Dec. 16
Lecture. "Capture of the Fairfax Cavalry, Company E, 11th Virginia Cavalry, in Alexandria, Virginia, on May 24, 1861," by Wynne Saffer, 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 3939 Oak St., Fairfax. $5. 703-250-8705 or stringfellowbuva@worldnet.att.net.
Monday/Jan. 28
Vision Series Lecture. "Foiling Fatigue: Can We Do It?" by Lynn H. Gerber, MD, director of the Center for the Study of Chronic Illness and Disability 8 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa/vision or visit the Center for the Arts ticket office to reserve a spot. 703-993-8888.
Monday/Feb. 11
Vision Series Lecture. "This Old Chinese House: Architecture and Its Fate Through Revolution and Reform" by Carma Hinton, professor of visual culture and Chinese studies, 8 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa/vision or visit the Center for the Arts ticket office to reserve a spot. 703-993-8888.
Monday/March 17
Vision Series Lecture. "Satisfying Victims and Healing Societies: The Promises of Justice After Extreme Violence" by Susan F. Hirsch, director of the Undergraduate Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, 8 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa/vision or visit the Center for the Arts ticket office to reserve a spot. 703-993-8888.
Monday/April 21
Vision Series Lecture. "The Dawn of the Age of Personalized Therapy: Proteomic Technologies and Strategies for Implementation" by Emanuel Petricoin and Lance Liotta, co-directors of Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine, 8 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa/vision or visit the Center for the Arts ticket office to reserve a spot. 703-993-8888.