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. Call 703-917-6459.
Thursday/April 5
Arr, Pirate School. Crafts and a scavenger hunt 2 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Age 6-12. 703-339-7385.
Book Discussion. "Bingo Night at the Fire Hall: The Case for Cows, Orchards, Bake Sales and Fairs" by Barbara Holland 12:15 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria . Adults. 703-339-4610.
Friday/April 6
Movies and More. Movies and more 10:30 a.m. at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. All ages. 703-451-8055.
Saturday/April 7
Tax Assistance. Volunteers help taxpayers who earned up to $39K file taxes online 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Cosponsored by CASH-VITA. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Tax Assistance. Volunteers help taxpayers earning up to $39K file taxes online 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Cosponsored by CASH-VITA. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Monday/April 9
Rise and Shine. Story-time fun from Old MacDonald's farm 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Age 2-3 with adult. 703-339-4610.
Tiny Tots. Very short stories, fingerplays and activities 10:15 a.m. at Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 13-17 months with adult. 703-644-7333.
Small Wonders. Very short stories, fingerplays and activities 11:15 a.m. at Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 18-23 months with adult. 703-644-7333.
Book Discussion. "Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind" by Ann Ross 7 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Tuesday/April 10
Kids Night. Craft and face painting with Discovery Creek Children’s Museum 6-8 p.m. at Silver Diner, 6592 Springfield Mall, Springfield. Call 703-924-1701 or visit www.silverdiner.com.
Book Discussion. "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen 1 p.m. at Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Wednesday/April 11
Passport Fair. Northern Virginia Community College hosts a passport fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Medical Education Campus, 6699 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield. $97/under 16, $112/16 and up. Under 14 needs parental consent. Provide proof of U.S. citizenship and identification. Pre-register by 12 p.m. April 10 at jhutsko@nvcc.edu or 703-822-6598.
Recruiting Preview. Leadership Fairfax, Inc. offers a recruiting preview about its programs from 5:30-7 p.m. at Inova Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Application deadline May 1. Applications available at www.leadershipfairfax.org or 703-752-7557.
Reverse Mortgages. 10 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Saturday/April 14
Yard Sale. ECHO offers its semi-annual yard sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the gym at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 7600 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Proceeds support ECHO programs. For more call 703-569-9150 or 703-451-4955 and ask for Pat.
Tax Assistance. Volunteers help taxpayers who earned up to $39K file taxes online 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Cosponsored by CASH-VITA. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Tax Assistance. Volunteers help taxpayers earning up to $39K file taxes online 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Cosponsored by CASH-VITA. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Sunday/April 15
Vegetarian Cooking. Veggie Gourmet presents "Soy of Cooking" to celebrate National Soyfoods Month 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 9302 Hallston Ct., Fairfax Station. Class includes recipes, food samples, and manufacturers' coupons. $45/person; $80/two people. Pre-registration required. Call 703-643-2713 for availability.
Monday/April 16
Time for Twos. 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 24-35 months with adult. 703-644-7333.
Tuesday/April 17
Kids Night. Petting zoo, pony rides and FunBus 6-8 p.m. at Silver Diner, 6592 Springfield Mall, Springfield. Call 703-924-1701 or visit www.silverdiner.com.
Funny Bunnies. Stories, activities and a craft 10:30 a.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Age 2-5 with adult. 703-339-7385.
Dogs and More Dogs. Stories and activities 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Age 13-23 months with adult. 703-339-4610.
Evening Book Group. "Leap of Faith" by Queen Noor 7:30 p.m. at Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Wednesday/April 18
Native Americans. Activities based on Native culture, crafts and art 4 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Age 6-12. 703-339-4610.
Transportation Talk. George Mason University's School of Management hosts an open community forum on transportation at GMU, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. For details and to register, see www.som.gmu.edu.
Thursday/April 19
Pocketful of Poetry. Enjoy rhymes at bedtime 7 p.m. at Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 3-6 with adult. 703-644-7333.
La Cenerentola: A Cinderella Story. The Washington National Opera performs and presents activities and a craft 2:30 p.m. at Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 6-12. 703-644-7333.
Springfield Writers' Group. Share work, give and receive feedback 7 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Friday/April 20
Just Ducky. Storytelling 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Age 2-5 with adult. 703-451-8055.
Saturday/April 21
Joseph Stands With Many. Native American storyteller 2 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Cosponsored by the Friends of Richard Byrd Library. All ages. 703-451-8055.
Monday/April 23
Poetry Matters. Share stories, activities, and a craft about poetry 7 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Age 6-12. 703-339-7385.
First Page. A group for all aspiring writers, novices and experts of all genres 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Tuesday/April 24
Kids Night. Celebrate Earth Day 6-8 p.m. at Silver Diner, 6592 Springfield Mall, Springfield. Call 703-924-1701 or visit www.silverdiner.com.
Book Discussion. "In a Far Country: The True Story of a Mission, a Marriage, a Murder, and the Remarkable Reindeer Rescue of 1898" by John Taliaferro 7:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Farm Animal Frolic. Stories and activities 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-644-7333.
Wednesday/April 25
Peer Review. For those seriously pursuing the path to publication 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Teen Advisory Board. Teens help make library more teen friendly 6:30 p.m. at Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 12-18. 703-644-7333.
Ones at a Time. Short stories and activities 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Age 13-23 months with adult. 703-451-8055.
Travel Club. 1 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Bring lunch and enjoy a lively discussion. Adults. No registration is required. 703-451-8055.
Thursday/April 26
April Showers. Stories, activities and songs about rainy weather 1 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Age 2-5 with adult. 703-339-4610.
Let the Games Begin. Celebrate TV Turn-Off Week with a night of board games 6:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. All ages. 703-339-4610.
Time for Twos. Stories and activities about bullfrogs and butterflies 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.at Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 24-35 months with adult. 703-644-7333.