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/Feb. 1
Daytime Book Discussion Group. "Look at Me" by Anita Brookner. 12:15 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. Call 703-339-4610.
Tell It Again. Hear stories read in Spanish and English 7 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Ages 6-9 with adult. Call 703-451-8055.
Saturday/Feb. 3
Town Hall. Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-37) offers two town hall meetings, from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the community room of the Springfield Government Center, 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield; and from 1:30–2:30 p.m. at the Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For more, contact Eve Marie Barner at 703-766-0635 or visit www.cuccinelli.org.
Tuesday/Feb. 6
Kids Appreciation Night. Wear school colors to “Spirit Night” with Mr. Don, 6-8 p.m. at the Silver Diner, 6592 Springfield Mall, Springfield. Call 703-924-1701.
Won't You be My Valentine? Stories, activities and a craft 10:30 a.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Ages 2-5 with adult. Call 703-339-7385.
Wednesday/Feb. 7
Lunch Bunnies. Bring lunch or a snack 12 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Ages 1-5 with adult. Call 703-339-4610.
Heart to Heart. Stories and activities about Valentine's Day 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Ages 2-5 with adult. Call 703-451-8055.
Thursday/Feb. 8
What's New in Picture Books. See new picture books to use with preschoolers 7 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Daycare provider certification available. Adults. Call 703-451-8055.
Friday/Feb. 9
Food Demonstration. Mom Made Foods, an organically-certified producer of frozen children's foods, offers cooking and tasting demonstrations 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market, 8402 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. For more see www.mommadefoods.com.
Saturday/ Feb. 10
Financial Aid Clinic. The Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators offers a clinic to help students and parents understand college financial aid procedures from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Ernst Cultural Center, NOVA's Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Free. Call 703-323-3199 for more.
Monday/Feb. 12
Valentine Time. Stories, songs and fun. 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Ages 2-3 with adult. Call 703-339-4610.
Practice English. Conversation group for people learning English 7 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Adults. Call 703-339-7385.
Lots of Valentines. Stories, activities and a craft 7 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Ages 6-12. Call 703-339-7385.
Book Discussion Group. "Team of Rivals" by Doris Goodwin 7 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults. Call 703-451-8055.