To post local events in the Connection, mail 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Lea Mae Rice at lrice@connectionnewspapers.com or fax 703-917-0991. Deadline is the Thursday before the week of the event. Call 703-917-6459.
Friday/March 2
Lunch Bunnies. Listen to Dr. Seuss, bring lunch 12 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Birth-5 with adult. 703-978-5600.
Saturday/March 3
Dedication. The new City of Fairfax police station has a dedication ceremony is 10 a.m. at the station, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Public tours begin 3 p.m. Call 703-385-7850.
Monday/March 5
Children’s Author. John Jamaldinian reads from “Bob Winging It” 2:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 4-8 with adult. 703-644-7333.
Thursday/March 6
History Discussion. “The Legacy of Jamestowne,” a panel discussion honoring the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, is 4:30 p.m. at George Mason University’s Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Moderated by Roger Wilkins. Free. For more visit http://library.gmu.edu/jamestown400/
Wednesday/March 7
Kiss Me, I’m Irish. Stories and activities 10:30 a.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-293-6227.
Writers’ Roundtable. Discuss work with other writers 7:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Family Night. Chick-fil-A hosts arts and crafts from Michael’s 5-7 p.m. at Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-279-1883 or e-mail CFAEVENTS@aol.com for more.
Thursday/March 8
Teen Book Chat. Mother-daughter book discussion 7:30 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Age 12-16 with adult. 703-978-5600.
Tiny Tots. 10:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 13-17 months with adult. 703-644-7333.
Small Wonders. 11:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 18-23 months with adult. 703-644-7333.
Friday/March 9
History Conference. The Fairfax County Park Authority and GMU Department of History presents “We Are All Well: Healing and Healthcare in Early America” all day at George Mason University, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. $65/person. Registration required by Feb. 28. Call 703-631-1429 or e-mail resources@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Saturday/March 10
Dance Event. Irish country dancing 7 p.m. at the Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Call 703-490-5207 for cost.
Flea Market. Green Acres Senior Center in Fairfax conducts an indoor spring flea market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Green Acres School Cafeteria, 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Lunch, space rentals available. For more call 703-359-2487.
Sunday/March 11
History Talk. “Love and Death in Jamestown,” a talk and book signing by David Price, is 2 p.m. at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St., Fairfax. 703-385-8414.
Tuesday/March 13
Fairfax Bibliophiles. Book-collecting group meets 7:30 p.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Adults. 703-293-6227.
Book Discussion. “Hanna’s Daughters” by Marianne Frederiksson 1 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Wednesday/March 14
Teen Art Gallery. A gala evening of art by teens 7 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
Family Night. Chick-fil-A hosts free Icedream Night 5-7 p.m. at Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-279-1883 or e-mail CFAEVENTS@aol.com for more.
Thursday/March 15
Spring Book Sale. Gently-read books in a variety of categories 6-9 p.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Teen Book Chat. Mother-daughter book discussion 7 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Age 9-11 with adult. 703-978-5600.
Bunnies Hop. 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-644-7333.
Friday/March 16
Spring Book Sale. Gently-read books in a variety of categories 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Rec-PAC Hiring. Open hiring sessions for the Fairfax County Park Authority Rec-PAC program 12:30-5:30 p.m. on the 10th floor of the Pennino Building located at 12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 1050, Fairfax. For more see www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.
Saturday/March 17
Spring Book Sale. Gently-read books in a variety of categories 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Conference. The Women’s Center hosts a leadership conference, “The Power of Connection,” 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the McLean Hilton, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean. Speakers include Jane Pauley, Carly Fiorin, Diane Rehm and more. $150-$185. Call 703-281-2657, fax 703-242-1454, or visit www.thewomenscenter.org to register.