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>Navigating the Medicaid Maze: Waivers, Eligibility and Documentation. 7 p.m. at West Springfield Government Center, 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield. Eligibility criteria, screening process, required documentation, and home-based and nursing home care. 703-451-8873 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices.
<b>Wednesday/April 14
</b>NARFE Springfield Chapter 893 Meeting. 1:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Ave., Springfield. Roy Michael will share his personal story of identity theft and provide helpful tips on how to protect oneself as well as his lessons learned. Guests welcome. rmgallagher@verizon.net or 703 455-4373.
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>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>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.
<b>Saturday/May 1
</b>Second Annual Technology Summit. The Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services’ Community Centers Division is hosting the Second Annual Technology Summit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at James Lee Community Center, 2855-A Annandale Road, Falls Church. Free. To reserve abooth, contact Robert O’Quinn at Robert.O'Quinn@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-5588, TTY. Deadline for reserving booths is April 16. Fairfax residents of all ages are invited to this fun event.