To post local events in the Connection, mail 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Lea Mae Rice at burke@connectionnewspapers.com or fax 703-917-0991. Deadline is the Thursday before the week of the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. Call 703-917-6459.
Thursday/Nov. 30
Silly Stories. Funny stories and activities 1 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Age 2-5 with adult. 703-339-4610.
December
Holiday Tours. Through the month of December, celebrate the holiday as George Washington’s family would with “Gather the Family” tours, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Plantation, 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria. See the full dining table and hear tales of visitors from 1817. Enjoy cider and cookies in the museum shop at the end of the tour. $7.50/adults, $3/students through 12th grade. No reservations required. Call 703-780-4000 ext. 33.
Personalized Internet and MS Office Tutoring. One-on-one sessions with a technology volunteer at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Practice Your English. Conversation group for people learning English 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-4610.
Personalized Internet Training. Basics for beginners, at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Adults. Call 703-339-7385 for appointment.
Friday/Dec. 1
Holiday Book Sale. A choice selection of collectibles, like-new novels, children's books, non-print formats and more 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Saturday/Dec. 2
Arts and Crafts Show. The 29th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Audrey Moore RECenter In Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale. Features over 130 area artisans and door prizes. $2/person over 12. Call 703-321-7081 for more.
Holiday Book Sale. A choice selection of collectibles, like-new novels, children's books, non-print formats and more 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Holiday Open House. Celebrate the season with music, crafts and a snack. Sponsored by the Friends of Lorton Library 12 noon - 2 p.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. All ages. 703-339-7385.
Bob Brown Puppets Present "Kaleidoscope." 3 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. All ages. 703-339-7385.
Sunday/Dec. 3
Arts and Crafts Show. The 29th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Audrey Moore RECenter In Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale. Features over 130 area artisans and door prizes. $2/person over 12. Call 703-321-7081 for more.
Home for the Holidays. Learn about holiday tea customs of the early 19th century followed by a complimentary tour of the home at Woodlawn Plantation, 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria. Seatings are 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. $25/tea and tour of Woodlawn, $30/tea and tour of Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey. Reservations required. Call 703-780-4000 ext. 33.
Tuesday/Dec. 5
Senior Solutions for Changing Times. Workshop on Medicaid, IRA laws, nursing home spend-down and more 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 1-800-807-3847.
Tub Time. Stories, activities and a craft about the magic of winter 7 p.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Ages 2-5 with adult. 703-339-7385.
Wednesday/Dec. 6
Lunch Bunnies. Bring a snack for stories, videos and activities 12 noon, at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Ages 1-5 with adult. 703-339-4610.