Send notes to the Connection at south@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.
<b>Thursday/April 8
</b>Candidates Night. 7 p.m., at American Legion Post 177, 3939 Oak St., Fairfax. This is an opportunity to hear and meet candidates for City of Fairfax Mayor and Council. Complementary refreshments following the meeting. Further information at 703-273-9152.
<b>Saturday/April 10
</b>Introductory Flow Yoga Class. 8:30 a.m. at Van Dyck Park, 3720 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Incorporate breath and movement to increase strength, flexibility and focus. Bring mat, towel and water. 703-385-7858.
<b>Sunday/April 11
</b>Ostomy Support Group of Northern Virginia LLC Monthly Meeting. 1:30 p.m. at Physicians Conference Center, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church. www.ostomysupportofnova.org.
<b>Monday/April 12
</b>Mental Wellness Resiliency — Giving Youth the Tools to Succeed. 11 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., at the Fairfax Community Church 11451 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. Conference hosted by Fairfax Partnership for Youth. Access to key supports can dramatically reduce risk behaviors among youth. Registration materials and further information regarding the event are available at www.fairfaxyouth.org. Questions about the conference or other FPY programs for youth mental wellness should be directed to Kristen Brennan at Kristen.Brennan@fairfaxcounty.gov, 703-324-5701.
<b>Wednesday/April 14
</b>The Springfield/Alexandria Women’s Connection Guest Night Dinner. 6-8 p.m. at the Springfield Golf and Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Guests include guitarists Sarah and Chris Layman, and Frank Knipe, President of Employers Association. $20 per person. Reserve by Friday, April 9 at 703-569-4670, 703-590-6562 or SpringWmConn@yahoo.com.
<b>Thursday/April 15
</b>Glazer-Kennedy Insider’s Circle Monthly Meeting. 8:30 a.m. at 4041 University Blvd., Room 201, Fairfax City. Social media, membership sites, content sites, niche marketing, information marketing, search engine optimization and more. First timers free. 877-IBA.GKIC.
Fimian-Herrity Debate. 1:30 p.m. at Greenspring Retirement Community, Hunters Crossing Conference Center, 7430 Spring Village Drive, Springfield. Keith Fimian and Pat Herrity will debate ahead of the June 8 primary election to choose the Republican candidate for Virginia’s 11th District congressional seat. John McCaslin, host of America's Morning News radio show, will moderate. 703-923-4690.
<b>Thursday/April 22
</b>New Providence Republican Women Dinner Meeting. 7 p.m. at International Country Club, 13200 Lee Jackson Highway, Fairfax. Keith Fimian and Pat Herrity will speak. All are welcome, space is limited. Contact Linda at 703-476-5885.
<b>Friday/April 23
</b>The Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards. 8 p.m. at Fairview Park Marriott, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church. Volunteer Fairfax and more than 500 community members will honor 176 volunteer individuals and organizations. $35 for individuals or nonprofits, $50 for corporate guests. Tickets available at www.volunteerfairfax.org. Contact Samantha Watson at swatson@volunteerfairfax.org or 703-246-3826.