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Wednesday/June 13
Fairfax schools: a grab-bag of issues. At this Reston unit meeting, the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area invites members and guests to voice their opinions and concerns about the public school system - its programs, and its personnel policies including staffing and classroom. 7:30 p.m. at the Reston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Village Center, call Therese at 703-471-6364. Free, open to the public. There is also a Thursday morning meeting; for the location, call 703-658-9150.
Herndon Senior Center advisory council meeting, 1 p.m. in the dining room of the center, 873 Grace St., Herndon. Call Ruth Junkin at 703-464-6200.
Herndon Heritage Preservation Review Board work session, 7 p.m. at the Herndon council chambers, 765 Lynn St.
Herndon Architectural Review Board work session, 7:30 p.m. at the Herndon council chambers, 765 Lynn St.
Book Discussion. Three Junes by Julia Glass. For adults. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Fairfax County Park Authority board meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Suite 941 of the Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Call Judy Pedersen at 703-324-8662.
Fairfax County Planning Commission meeting, 8:15 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center Board auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Call Linda Rodeffer at 703-324-2865.
Thursday/June 14
Herndon High School graduation, 10 a.m. at George Mason University.
Friends’ Book Discussion. The History of Love by Nicole Krauss. For adults. No registration is required. 7:30 p.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Spanish Chats. Informal refresher for people who want to practice Spanish. For adults. No registration is required. 7 p.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Friday/June 15
Summer Reading Program Volunteer Pizza Party. Find out about volunteering at the library this summer. Free pizza. Program is for ages 11-18. 4 p.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Saturday/June 16
International Adoption information meeting, 3-4:45 p.m. in meeting room 2 of the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, sponsored by Children’s Hope International. Information on programs in China, Russia, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Colombia and Kazakhstan. Call 540-664-1727 or e-mail Tammie.Perkins@ childrenshope.net.
Monday/June 18
Sierra Club Summer Hikes presentation. “Cool Summer Hikes in the D.C. Area” by Paul Elliott of the Metropolitan Washington Regional Outings Program. There will also be a 10-minute video by a local student on the life of John Muir. Admission is free. 7-9:30 p.m. at the Lake Anne Community Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston.
Herndon Planning Commission work session, 7 p.m. at the Herndon council chambers, 765 Lynn St. E-mail planningcommission@herndon-va.gov.
Herndon Heritage Preservation Review Board public hearing, 7 p.m. at the Herndon council chambers, 765 Lynn St.
Herndon Architectural Review Board public hearing, 7:30 p.m. at the Herndon council chambers, 765 Lynn St.
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting, 9 a.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center Board auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Call Nancy Vehrs at 703-324-3151.
Tuesday/June 19
Herndon Town Council work session, 7 p.m. at Council chambers, 765 Lynn St. Agenda available at the Town Clerk’s office, 777 Lynn St., 4 p.m. June 1. Call 703-435-6804.
Thursday/June 21
Spanish Chats. Informal refresher for people who want to practice Spanish. For adults. No registration is required. 7 p.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Fairfax County Planning Commission meeting, 8:15 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center Board auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Call Linda Rodeffer at 703-324-2865.