To have community events listed free in the Great Falls Connection, e-mail greatfalls@connectionnewspapers.com or mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102. Call 703-917-6449 with questions.
Wednesday/Jan. 31
History Commission Publications Committee meeting. 1:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library , 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Call DPZ, 703-324-1380.
Community presentation to non-profit and community organizations, held by the Tysons Task Force. 2:30-4 p.m. at the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Suite 350, 8230 Old Courthouse Road, Vienna. Call Katrina Newtson, 703-324-1356 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/tysonscorner.
Community meeting with Hunter Mill/Vienna association leaders, held by the Tysons Task Force. 7-9 p.m. at Westbriar Elementary School, 1741 Pine Valley Drive, Vienna. Call Katrina Newtson, 703-324-1356 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/tysonscorner.
Fairfax County public comment meeting – proposed fee adjustments. 7 p.m., Herrity Building - Room 106, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Call Judy Pedersen, 703-324-8662.
Planning Commission meeting. 8:15 p.m., Fairfax County Government Center - Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Call Linda Rodeffer, 703-324-2865 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning.
Thursday/Feb. 1
Walkability/Livability Subcommittee of the Tysons Task Force. 5:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Suite 350, 8230 Old Courthouse Road, Vienna. Call Katrina Newtson, 703-324-1356 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/tysonscorner.
Planning Commission meeting. 8:15 p.m., Fairfax County Government Center - Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Call Linda Rodeffer, 703-324-2865 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning.
Friday/Feb. 2
English Conversation Group. For non-native English speakers of all levels. Adults. 10 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, 703-938-0405.
Saturday/ Feb. 3
Used Book Sale. A special collection by the Friends of Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. 703-790-8088.
Monday/Feb. 5
Fairfax County Electoral Board meeting. 8 a.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center - Conference Room 9, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Call Judy Flaig, 703-324-4735 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/Notice_EB020507.pdf
Board of Supervisors meeting. 9:30 a.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center - Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Call Nancy Vehrs, 703-324-3151 or visit .fairfaxcounty.gov/government/board/bdagenda/schedule.htm
Consultant Liaison Subcommittee of the Tysons Task Force. 5:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Suite 350, 8230 Old Courthouse Road, Vienna. Call Katrina Newtson, 703-324-1356 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/tysonscorner.
Tuesday/Feb. 6
Knitting Class for Adults. Bring a pair of size eight needles and some yarn. Adults. 11 a.m. at the Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, 703-757-8560.
Knitting for Teens. Learn how to knit afghans for Project Linus. Material provided; community service credit possible. Age 13-18. 4 p.m. at the Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, 703-757-8560.
Create Your Family’s Story on DVD. Steve Lemon shows how to make family photos into a DVD slide show with music and narration. Adults. 7 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, 703-938-0405.
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. 9 a.m., Fairfax County Government Center - Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Call Kathleen Knoth, 703-324-1280 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/bza/weeklyagenda.
Wednesday/Feb. 7
Communication Subcommittee of the Tysons Task Force. 5:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Suite 350, 8230 Old Courthouse Road, Vienna. Call Katrina Newtson, 703-324-1356 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/tysonscorner.
Planning Commission meeting. 8:15 p.m., Fairfax County Government Center - Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Call Linda Rodeffer, 703-324-2865 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning.
Thursday/Feb. 8
Architectural Review Board meeting. 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center - Conference Rooms 4/5, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Contact the Department of Planning & Zoning, 703-324-1380.
Planning Commission meeting. 8:15 p.m., Fairfax County Government Center - Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Call Linda Rodeffer, 703-324-2865 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning.
Friday/Feb. 9
English Conversation Group. For non-native English speakers of all levels. Adults. 10 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, 703-938-0405.
Saturday/Feb. 10
Childhelp USA Fashion Show and Luncheon. 11 a.m. at Westwood Country Club, Vienna. Theme for the fashion show is “Home is Where the Heart is.” Tickets are $75, proceeds go to fund the re-location of the Childhelp Children’s Center of Virginia. Visit www.childhelp.org.
Tuesday/Feb. 13
Ending Homelessness in Fairfax County. Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins and FACETS CEO James J. Brigl discuss plans to help end homelessness in Fairfax County. 7 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Sponsored by the Vienna Branch of American Association of University Women. Free. For information, call 703-938-2341.
League of Women Voters, McLean Unit meets at 12:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Discussion topic is land use. Members of the community are welcome. Call 703-448-6626.
Travel Presentation – Greece and the Galapagos Islands. The McLean Chapter 489 of NARFE will host a monthly meeting, where Richard Raybold will share his travels to Greece and the Galapagos Islands. At the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. Bring a dish to share for the noon potluck luncheon (beverages provided). Program begins at 1 p.m. Public welcome. Call 703-759-2568.
Thursday/Feb. 15
Nonprofit Conference on Fund-raising Development. Volunteer Fairfax and Booz Allen Hamilton partner to present this conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Wolf Trap Center for Education in Vienna. Due to limited space, a maximum of two attendees per organization will be accepted. Registration fees are $25 per person. Visit www.volunteerfairfax.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=331, contact Tonya McCreary at tmccreary@volunteerfairfax.org or call 703-246-3460.
VIP Vienna. Support group for people with vision loss. Adults. 10 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, 703-938-0405.