Send notes to the Connection at south@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.
<b>Thursday/Nov. 13
</b>Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools community dialogue sessions. 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Register to participate in shaping the FY 2010 Budget. 703-324-9400 or 703-324-2391, TTY 711.
* John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria.
* Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke.
The League of Women Voters: Restoration of Civil Rights of Felons in Virginia, 9:15 a.m. at 3214 Saber Circle, Fairfax. 703-658-9150 or lwv-fairfax.org/meet.html.
Planning Commission Environment Committee, 7 p.m. at the Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324-2865.
Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting, 7 p.m. City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St. 703-385-7858 or www.fairfax.gov/ParksRec/MeetingPostings.asp
<b>Saturday/Nov. 15
</b>Free Community Shredding, sponsored by Wood Financial Group, LLC. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Safely dispose of unwanted credit card offers and other items that contain personal identifying information, such as old bank statements, outdated income tax returns, and CD’s used to back up computers. 10625 Jones St., Suite 101-A, Fairfax. 571-432-0440.
<b>Sunday/Nov. 16
</b>Rabies Clinic. Low-cost rabies clinic 2-4 p.m. at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax. The cost for rabies shots at the clinic is $10, cash or checks only. 703-830-1100.
Architectural Review Board, 6:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, Conference Rooms 4/5, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324-1380.
<b>Monday/Nov.17
</b>Cut Home Energy Costs, 7:30-9 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, Conference room 9, Fairfax. Home Energy Professional Jason Dispenza explains how to cut your bills and your green house gases. Free and open to the public. Contact Linda Burchfiel at 703-506-4310 or larva@attglobal.net for more information.
Board of Supervisors Community Revitalization and Reinvestment Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, Room 232, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324-2531.
School Board Work session, 7:30 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway. 703-385-7910 or www.fairfaxva.gov/School.
Registration for the spring 2009 semester at Northern Virginia Community College. People who register early may defer paying tuition until Dec. 19. Register online at www.nvcc.edu, or in person at NOVA’s campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield and Woodbridge. The semester begins Jan. 12. 703-323-3000 or www.nvcc.edu.
<b>Tuesday/Nov. 18
</b>Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce: What the chamber can do for you. 7 p.m. at 8230 Old Courthouse Rd. Suite 350, Vienna. Register online at www.fairfaxchamber.org or call 703-749-0400.
Commission for Women Meeting, 7 p.m. at City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St. 703-385-7894 or www.fairfaxva.gov/Host/women.
Commission on the Arts Meeting, 7 p.m. at Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn Road. 703-352-ARTS or fairfaxarts.org.
<b>Wednesday/Nov. 19
</b>Economic Development Authority meeting, 4 p.m. at Fairfax Innovation Center, 4031 University Drive. 703-790-0600 or www.fairfaxcountyeda.org.
Board of Architectural Review meeting, 7:30 p.m. at City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St. 703-385-7820 or www.fairfaxva.gov.
<b>Thursday/Nov. 20
</b>Independence Day Celebration Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. at the City Hall Annex 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. 703-385-7858.
City of Fairfax Republican Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. 703-273-2824.
<b>Monday/Nov. 24
</b>Planning Commission Meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. 703-385-7935 or www.fairfaxva.gov.
<b>Tuesday/Nov. 25
</b>Northern Virginia SWCD Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the Herrity Building, Room 941, FCPA Board Room, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324-1433.
Fairfax County History Museum Finance Subcommittee, 7 p.m. in the Fairfax County Government Center, Conference Room 9, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324-4087.
City Council Meeting and Work Session, 7 p.m. in the City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. 703-385-7935 or www.fairfaxva.gov/cityclerk/CouncilDocs.asp.
Genealogy Databases, 7 p.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. 703-293-6227 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library.
<b>Wednesday/Nov. 26
</b>Board of Equalization meeting, Fairfax County Government Center, Shared Room 123C, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324-4891.
Trespass Towing Advisory Board, 7:30 p.m. Fairfax County Government Center, Conference Room 8, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324-5931.
<b>Monday/Dec. 1
</b>School Board meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. 703-385-7910 or www.fairfaxva.gov/School.
<b>Tuesday/Dec. 2
</b>City Council meeting, 7 p.m. in the City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. 703-385-7935 or www.fairfaxva.gov.
Board of Zoning and Appeals meeting, 7 p.m. in the City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. 703-385-7935 or www.fairfaxva.gov.
<b>Wednesday/Dec. 3
</b>InterService Club Council meeting, 12 p.m. at the Red Lobster, 10325 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax. 703-503-9418.
Board of Architectural Review meeting, 7:30 p.m. City Hall Annex. 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. 703-385-7850; www.fairfaxva.gov.