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 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.
Nature Night Hike. Learn about bats, owls and foxes 8:30-10 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. $5/adult, $3/under 16. Ages 7 and up. Registration, advance payment required. 703-569-0285.
Dr. Science. A new program series at Hidden Pond explores science and nature 4-5:30 p.m. at the center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Ages 9-12. $4. Reservations required. 703-451-9588.
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.
Wildflower Walk. Walk with naturalist Jim Pomeroy 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. 703-451-9588.
Nature Night Hike. Learn about bats, owls and foxes 8:30-10 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. $5/adult, $3/under 16. Ages 7 and up. Registration, advance payment required. 703-569-0285.
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.
Nature Quest. Learn about frogs and toads 10-11 a.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Ages 4-6. Reservations required. $4. 703-451-9588.
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.
Friday/April 27
Ponderings. Explore life and get wet in Pohick Creek 4-5:30 p.m. a.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Ages 6-9. Reservations required. $4. 703-451-9588.
Saturday/April 28
Washington National Opera. Explore La Cenerentola (Cinderella) 1 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Age 6-12. 703-339-4610.
Frogs. Hidden Pond Nature Center presents information about amphibians 3 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. All ages. 703-451-8055.
Caretakers' Day Off. Grandparents and other relatives raising children can take a day off Saturday, April 28 with supervised activities for children ages 3-12 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Mott Community Center, 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Children must be Fairfax County residents and bring lunch. To register call 703-324-3517 (TTY: 703-222-9693).
Tuesday/May 1
Meet the Author. Alexander McCall Smith appears 7:30 p.m. at the George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. For more call 703-324-8428.
Saturday/May 5
Iraqi Cooking. Author Kay Karim demonstrates Iraqi cooking 2 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Free. 703-644-7333.