To have community events listed in the Connection, send to mclean@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-917-6449. Deadline is Friday.
<b>Wednesday/April 23
</b>Park Authority Board Committee of the Whole meeting, 5 p.m. at the Herrity Building, suite 941, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Call Judy Pedersen at 703-324-8662.
Park Authority Board meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Herrity Building, suite 941, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Call Judy Pedersen at 703-324-8662.
Planning Commission Meeting. 8:15 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center Board auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Contact Linda Rodeffer at 703-324-2865.
<b>Thursday/April 24
</b>Things to Know if You're 50+. Resources and tips to protect yourself and enhance your life, from Fairfax County agencies and Providence District Supervisor Linda Smyth. Learn about consumer fraud, home & personal safety, emergency preparedness, assisted living options and more. Adults. 10 a.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
<b>Friday/April 25
</b>Fairfax County Convention and Visitors Corporation strategic planning committee meeting, 8-9:30 a.m. at Visit Fairfax, suite 100 south wing, 7927 Jones Branch Drive, McLean. Contact Jackie Franchi, 703-790-0643.
Book Sale. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library. All ages. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Great Falls library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-757-8560. Continues Saturday.
<b>Saturday/April 26
</b>Book Sale. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library. All ages. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Great Falls library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-757-8560. Begins Friday.
<b>Monday/April 28
</b>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.
<b>Wednesday/April 30
</b>Downtown McLean summary meeting to discuss results of earlier forums, a public survey and the next steps for planning the future of downtown McLean. 7:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. Contact 703-356-0551 or dranesville@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Planning Commission Meeting. 8:15 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center Board auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Contact Linda Rodeffer at 703-324-2865.
<b>Thursday/May 8
</b>McLean Historical Society meeting. Merryhill – a childhood home remembered, with the Robeson brothers. Meeting is 7:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Contact Jacque-Lynne Schulman at schulm@erols.com or 703-442-9370. All are welcome.