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.
Wednesday/Feb. 22
Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Networking Mixer. 5:30-7:30 p.m. First Impressions Salon, 10955 Fairfax Blvd., Suite 104, Fairfax. Build relationships with people from small, mid-size and large Northern Virginia businesses representing a variety of industries. 703-934-1444 or info@cfcc.org.
Saturday/Feb. 25
Youth Mental Wellness Fair. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. West Springfield High School, 6100 Rolling Road Springfield. This event will inform families and caregivers about available youth mental wellness resources and services, and how to access them. www.fairfaxyouth.org.
Tuesday/Feb. 28
Dementia Care Givers Support Groups. 12 p.m. Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax. Learn and share with others experiencing similar challenges. Meetings at 12 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, as well as 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday. eileen.thompson1@gmail.com or www.fairfax-burkesc.org.
Wednesday/Feb. 29
Communicating with an Investment Advisor. 7 p.m. BB&T Wealth Management, 4117 Chain Bridge Road, 3rd Floor, Fairfax. This workshop is designed to help women understand how to improve their financial fitness while utilizing industry professionals to assist and advise. $25-$35. Register at www.thewomenscenter.org or 703-281-4928.