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/Nov. 4
</b>Running/Walking Club. 10 a.m. Potomac River Running Store, 5715 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke. For age 55 and up. A facilitated walk/run in the Burke area. Wear running/walking shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activity. Ongoing, meets every Thursday. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec or 703-324-5544, TTY 711.
Parent and Family Bullying Seminar. 7 p.m. Nativity Catholic School, 6398 Nativity Lane, Burke. With Jodee Blanco, author of “Please Stop Laughing at Me”. 508-427-6715.
<b>Friday/Nov. 5
</b>Springfield/Burke/Alexandria Church Women United World Community Day Celebration. 10 a.m. at Lincolnia United Methodist Church, 6335 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria. "Building the Beloved Community" will center on perceived economic injustices. 703-451-6830 or www.churchwomen.org.
Line Dance Class. 10 a.m. Durga Temple, 8400 Durga Place, Fairfax Station. For age 55 and up. All levels. Ongoing, meets every Friday. $5. Registration required at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec or 703-324-5544, TTY 711.
<b>Saturday/Nov. 6
</b>Northern Virginia Climate Action Network Workshop. 2 p.m. at Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Learn about climate change’s impact on the Washington region and human health, and how renewable energy can create jobs while reducing greenhouse gases. Federal climate and energy policies and more. Free and open to all. 703-506-4310.
ITFDC Early Child Care Education Symposium. 8:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Workshops on creative diverse activities for different ages, language development, music and child development, American Sign Language for infants and toddlers and more. ihoffman@itfdc.com or wbusman@itfdc.com.
<b>Sunday/Nov. 7
</b>Ostomy Support Group of Northern Virginia LLC. 1:30 p.m. at Physicians Conference Center, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Mutual aid and discussion groups. 703-802-3457 or www.ostomysupportofnova.org.
Virginia Interfaith Center Northern Virginia Chapter. 2 p.m. at Church of St. Clement, 1701 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. Legislative preview of January 2011 Virginia General Assembly. mvertrees@stcharleschurch.org.
<b>Monday/Nov. 8
</b>Fairfax County Adult Education: Fixing Up and Staging Your House to Sell. 7 p.m. at Woodson High School, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Find out which projects appeal to homebuyers, which you can do yourself, and when to leave it to professionals. Taught by a home improvement contractor and real estate agent. aceclasses.fcps.edu.
American Association of University Women's Annual Book & Author Luncheon. 11 a.m. at The Country Club of Fairfax, Ox Road, Fairfax. All proceeds from this event go towards college scholarships at GMU or NOVA for area women. 703-273-3445.
New Member Open House and Food Drive. 10 a.m. at Ponds Community Center, 9837 Burke Pond Lane, Burke. Learn about the MOMS Club in Burke, South. Meet and greet for new/potential members and food drive to benefit a local charity. Stacy Huisman, BurkeSouthMoms@gmail.com or www.momsclub.org.
<b>Tuesday/Nov. 9
</b>Telephone Support Group for Older Adults. 7-8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. “Your Caregiving Support Team: Don’t Go it Alone.” Sponsored by the Adult and Aging Services, Fairfax Area Agency on Aging and the Fairfax Family Caregiver Support Program. Register at 703-324-5484 TTY 711 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/DFS/OlderAdultServices.
<b>Wednesday/Nov. 10
</b>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 6 p.m. at JSSA, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax. For ages 9-11. Anxiety management skills. Wednesdays through Jan. 19. 703-204-9100.
<b>Thursday/Nov. 11
</b>Life and Job Readiness Skills for Young Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. 6 p.m. at JSSA, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax. For ages 19-30. Brief assessment required. Thursdays through Dec. 16. Register at 703-204-9100.
<b>Saturday/Nov. 13
</b>Stop Hunger Now Event. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Terra Centre Elementary School, 6000 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke. The goal is to package 60,000 meals at a cost of 25 cents each. Approximately 250 volunteers will be needed. Sponsored by Knollwood Community Church in Burke. www.stophungernow.org.
<b>Monday/Nov. 15
</b>Fairfax County Adult Education: Fixing Up and Staging Your House to Sell. 7 p.m. at Woodson High School, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Find out which projects appeal to homebuyers, which you can do yourself, and when to leave it to professionals. Taught by a home improvement contractor and real estate agent. aceclasses.fcps.edu.
<b>Tuesday/Nov. 16
</b>Fairfax County Korean Telephone Support Group for Family Caregivers of Older Adults. 7:30-8:30 p.m. For Korean-speaking caregivers of older adults. Contact Kristine Choe at 703-324-5847, TTY 711 or Kristine.Choe@fairfaxcounty.gov to register. Registration is required to access the telephone support line. Find more Fairfax County caregiver events at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/events.htm.