Send community notes to the Connection at greatfalls@connectionnews papers.com or 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean VA 22102. Call 703-917-6449.
Potomac Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at the Dunn Loring fire station, 2148 Gallows Road, Vienna. Club member Dianna Gutoski will share information on AKC performance events. Dogs welcome. Visit www.Potomac ValleySSC.com.
Old magazines and paperback books (no hard covers) are welcomed by detainees at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center through the Literacy Project sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Fairfax County Chapter. Regular donors may leave publications in sturdy plastic bags at the usual location on Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Be sure to remove mailing labels from magazines.) First-time donors should call Florence Roseborough at 703-281-2498.
Professional flea market dealers and those who would like to sell household items are welcome at the McLean Community Center’s Fall Community Flea Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Business Bank Parking Garage, 1451 Dolley Madison Blvd. Selling spaces are $40. To register, stop by the center or visit www.mclean center.org and click on the “Community Events” tab. Activity No. 2003.270. The deadline is Thursday, Sept. 6. Call 703-790-0123.