To have community events listed, send to herndon@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-917-6449. Deadline is Friday.
Wednesday/Sept. 12
Book Discussion. “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. Adults, no registration required. 10:30 a.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
English Class Registration. Sign-up for English instruction for parents and children. 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Community Library, 768 Center St., Herndon, 703-437-8855.
Herndon Senior Center advisory council meeting, 1 p.m. at the center’s dining room, 873 Grace St., Herndon. Contact Ruth Junkin at 703-464-6200.
Herndon Heritage Preservation Review Board/Architectural Review Board work session, 7 p.m. at Council Chambers conference room, 765 Lynn St. Call 703-435-6800.
Mothers First — Herndon/Reston is a nonprofit support organization helping women transition from careers to at-home motherhood. Meetings are first and second Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Contact 703-827-5922 or www.mothersfirst.org.
Volunteer informational meeting. Volunteer Fairfax is recruiting individuals for a special Volunteer Mobilization Leadership Team, who will help run a Volunteer Mobilization Center, which serves as a processing point for volunteers when they arrive at a disaster site. Meeting is 7 p.m. at the Volunteer Fairfax office, 10530 Page Ave., Fairfax. Contact Emily Yahr at eyahr@volunteerfairfax.org or 703-246-3553.
Thursday/Sept. 13
Spanish Chats. Informal refresher for adults who want to practice Spanish. No registration required. Every Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Saturday/Sept. 15
Community Yard Sale. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Reston Association parking lot, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston. Sign-up space is limited. Vendors must pre-register. To participate, $18/RA members, $25/non-members. Rain date Sept. 16. Visit www.reston.org.
Sunday/Sept. 16
Chinese Conversation. 5-6 p.m. at the Reston Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, every Sunday. Call 571-225-7697.
Monday/Sept. 17
Herndon Heritage Preservation Review Board/Architectural Review Board public hearing, 7 p.m. at Council Chambers conference room, 765 Lynn St. Call 703-435-6800.
Herndon Planning Commission work session, 7 p.m. at 765 Lynn St. Call 703-435-6800 or e-mail planningcommission@herndon-va.gov.
Tuesday/Sept. 18
Herndon Town Council work session, 7 p.m. at Herndon Council Chambers, 765 Lynn St. Call 703-435-6800.
Bike Advocacy Meeting. Informational meeting hosted by Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling. 7:30-9 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., Vienna. Light snacks and beverages. Admission is free. 703-385-7564, www.fabb-bikes.org.
Wednesday/Sept. 19
RA Bus trip to the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pack a lunch or walk to a nearby café. For seniors, 55 and older. $18 for RA members, $25 non-members. For more information or to register call 703-435-6577.
Planning Commission meeting, 8:15 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, board auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Contact Nancy Vehrs, 703-324-3151.
Thursday/Sept. 20
Spanish Chats. Informal refresher for adults who want to practice Spanish. No registration required. Every Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Planning Commission meeting, 8:15 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, board auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Contact Nancy Vehrs, 703-324-3151.
Saturday/Sept. 22
Home Maintenance Workshop. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center, 1086 Elden St., Herndon. Call 703-435-6830.
Sunday/Sept. 23
Chinese Conversation. 5-6 p.m. at the Reston Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, every Sunday. Call 571-225-7697.