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Thursday/Nov. 8
If Old Books Could Talk. Chet Hanson of The Old Book Company discusses old books 7:30 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Bring an old book for appraisal. 703-352-1255.
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.
Corny Stories. A two-week series featuring activities, crafts and stories about corn 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Springfield. Age 24-35 months with adult. 703-644-7333.
Meeting. The Burke Centre Conservancy Board of Trustees goes over the fiscal year 2008 7:30 p.m. at the Commons Community Center, 5701 Roberts Parkway, Burke. Call Nancy or Jeannie at 703-978-2928.
Friday/Nov. 9
Conference. The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council hosts a conference at Northern Virginia Community College, 8903 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Register by Oct. 15 for $95, $105 after that. Visit www.chesapeakelandscape.org, e-mail jc.cooke.cclc@gmail.com or call 410-634-2847, ext. 41.
Discussion. Dr. Marcus L. Martin of the University of Virginia speaks on "Violence as a Public Health Concern" 7 p.m. at the Fairfax Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. For more see www.virginia.edu/engagingthemind.
Lunch Bunnies. Bring a lunch and hear stories 12 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Under 5 with adult. 703-978-5600.
Graduation. The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department graduates its 123rd class of recruits 7 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Call 703-324-3000.
Saturday/Nov. 10
Saturday Morning Coffee. Del. David Bulova (D-37) hosts informal office hours 9-11 a.m. at Main Street Bagel, 10268 Main St., Fairfax. Constituents invited to talk about issues of interest. No appointment needed. 703-281-5200.
Rededication. Fairfax High School hosts a ceremony for the new building 10 a.m. at the school, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703-219-2200.
Monday/Nov. 12
Vision Series Lecture. "The Development of the Law Governing Detention of Enemy Combatants: Past, Present, and To Come" by Ronald D. Rotunda 8 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. 703-993-8888.
Annual Meeting. The Arc of Northern Virginia meets 6-9 p.m. at the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks, 11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax. To R.S.V.P. and for directions call 703-532-3214 ext. 101.
Forum. The JCCNV hosts "Immigration in America: A Jewish Perspective" 7:30-9 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. E-mail smeytin@jcouncil.org or call 301-770-0881.
Wednesday/Nov. 14
Walk in the Woods. 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. A two-week series that discovers the wooded outdoors at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Springfield. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-644-7333.
Family Night. Go-Go's face painting 5-7 p.m. at the Chick-fil-A at Fair Oaks, Fairfax. Call 703-279-1893 or e-mail CFAEVENTS@aol.com.
Panel Discussion. Panelists discuss human trafficking 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Dewberry Hall North, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax . E-mail lexisoya@gmail.com or acarpio1@gmu.edu for more.
Thursday/Nov. 15
Corny Stories. A two-week series featuring activities, crafts and stories about corn 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Springfield. Age 24-35 months with adult. 703-644-7333.
Sunday/Nov. 18
Rabies Clinic. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter offers a low-cost rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets 12-2 p.m. at the shelter, 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax. Vaccinations $10, dog licenses sold separately cash or check only. 703-830-1100.
Monday/Nov. 19
Children’s Series. "Ronald McDonald Roadshow: Go Active," 10:30 a.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-352-ARTS.
Tuesday/Nov. 20
Book Discussion. "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon at 10455 Armstrong St., Room 111A, Fairfax. Adults. 702-293-6227.
Wednesday/Nov. 21
Writers’ Roundtable. Discuss work with other writers 7:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Springfield. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Family Night. Mr. Don's Sing-Along 5-7 p.m. at the Chick-fil-A at Fair Oaks, Fairfax. Call 703-279-1893 or e-mail CFAEVENTS@aol.com.