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.
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.
County Job Fair. Fairfax County hosts a career expo 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Free. Call Ximena Rada at 703-533-5400, TTY: 703-533-5316 or e-mail Lourdes.Rada@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Tuesday/March 20
Book Discussion. Meet “Christmas Jars” author Jason Wright 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Book Discussion. “Fences: A Play” by August Wilson. 11 a.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
Book Discussion. “Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon 7:30 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
Discussion. Scott Miller discusses his book “Refuge Denied: The St. Louis Passengers and the Holocaust” 12:30 p.m. at the Forum, Ernst Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Free. Contact Dr. Terry Alford, talford@nvcc.edu, 703-323-3274.
Wednesday/March 21
Cheeps and Peeps. Chicken stories and activities 2 p.m. at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Ages 3-5 with adult. 703-293-6227.
Family Night. Chick-fil-A hosts a sing-a-long with Mr. Don 5-7 p.m. at Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-279-1883 or e-mail CFAEVENTS@aol.com for more.
Passport Fair. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in room 205 of the Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. $97/under 16, $112/adults. Parental consent required under 14. Bring proof of U.S. citizenship and of identification. Register by 12 p.m. March 20 at jzahorian@nvcc.edu or 703-323-3484. For more see www.usps.com/passport.
Thursday/March 22
FamilySearch Introduction. Search for ancestors using the database and library 2 p.m. at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Ages 13 and up. 703-293-6227.
Arts Discussion. Panel discussion with arts administrators is 7:30-9 p.m. in George Mason University’s Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. For more call 703-993-8950 or see www.gmu.edu/gallery.
Town Meeting. Examine the Fairfax County FY 2008 budget 7 p.m. at the Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-451-8873, TTY 711.
Friday/March 23
Book Sale. 12-5:30 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. All ages. 703-451-8055.
Saturday/March 24
Reading. The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia makes reading “A Family Affair” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church. See www.lcnv.org.
Computer Class. Learn MS PowerPoint 2:30 p.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Age 13 and up. 703-273-6227.
Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. All ages. 703-451-8055.
Sunday/March 25
Forum. “Women in Media: Making Strides,” 2-4 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-324-5730, TTY: 703-324-5706, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ofw/events/womeninmedia_event.htm.
Monday/March 26
Crafty Kids. Blow in for some crafts 3 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Ages 6-12. 703-978-5600.
Go Fly a Kite. 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-644-7333.
Tuesday/March 27
Making Crime Pay. Authors discuss mystery-novel writing, cosponsored by Sisters in Crime, 7 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Wednesday/March 28
Family Night. Chick-fil-A hosts Go-Go’s Face Painting 5-7 p.m. at Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-279-1883 or e-mail CFAEVENTS@aol.com for more.
Job Fair. Northern Virginia Community College hosts a job fair 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Ernst Community Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Free. For more, contact Rachel Kim at 703-764-6011 or hakim@nvcc.edu.
Teen Advisory Board. 7 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Age 12-18. 703-644-7333.
Travel Club. Discuss traveling 1 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults. 703-451-8055.