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Tuesday/Sept. 4
Welcome Back. "Jeopardy!" Clue Crew roving correspondent Jimmy McGuire speaks at the "Welcome Back for Communication Majors" 12-1 p.m. at George Mason University's Johnson Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. For more see www.gmu.edu.
Wednesday/Sept. 5
Family Night. Go-Go’s Face Painting 5-7 p.m. at Chick-fil-A at Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax. Call 703-279-1883 or e-mail CFAEVENTS@aol.com.
Zoo Animal Antics. 10:30 a.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Stories, activities and a craft. Ages 3-5. 703-978-5600.
Summer Reading Closing Celebration. 7 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Join fellow readers for book discussions, refreshments and prizes. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Writer’s Roundtable. 7:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Discuss work with other writers. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Saturday/Sept. 8
Picnic. The Campaign for a Living Wage sponsors the Fairfax Fair Wage Fiesta/Picnic 12-2 p.m. at Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Join community activists, interfaith leaders, labor union members, and elected officials. For more e-mail vauniongirl@yahoo.com.
Microsoft Access Tutoring. 2:30 p.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Introduction to creating, modifying and mastering databases. Ages 13 and up. 703-293-6227.
Monday/Sept. 10
Remembrance Ceremony. Fairfax County remembers Sept. 11, 2001 12 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. For more call 703-324-3187, TTY 711.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 6:30-9 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, Burke. The Fairfax County Masters Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. Cosponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Tuesday/Sept. 11
Super Science. 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Stories and simple science activities for preschoolers. Ages 3-5 with adult. 703-644-7333.
Wednesday/Sept. 12
Family Night. Glitter temporary tattoos 5-7 p.m. at Chick-fil-A at Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax. Call 703-279-1883 or e-mail CFAEVENTS@aol.com.
Fire Safety. 10:30 a.m. at Fairfax Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. A firefighter with fire-fighting equipment and puppets. Ages 3-5 with adult. 703-293-6227.
Thursday/Sept. 13
Fall into Stories. 10:30 a.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Stories and activities. Ages 3-5 with adult. 703-293-6227.
FamilySearch Introduction. 7 p.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Use the genealogy databases and the Family History Library Catalog to search for ancestors. Ages 13 and up. 703-293-6227.
Teen Book Chat. 7:30 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Mother-daughter book discussion group. Ages 12-16 with adult. 703-978-5600.
Tiny Tots. 10:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Very short stories, fingerplays and activities. Ages 13-17 months with adult. 703-644-7333.
Small Wonders. 11:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Very short stories, fingerplays and activities. Ages 18-23 months with adult. 703-644-7333.
Friday/Sept. 14
Lunch Bunnies. 12 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Bring a lunch and listen to stories. Birth-5 with adult. 703-978-5600.
Sunday/Sept. 16
Lecture. "Occupied Territory: The War in Fairfax County" by Naomi Zeavin, 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 3939 Oak St., Fairfax. $5. 703-250-8705 or stringfellowbuva@worldnet.att.net.
Rabies Clinic. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter offers a low-cost rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets 12-2 p.m. at the shelter, 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax. Vaccinations $10, dog licenses sold separately Cash or check only. 703-830-1100.