To have community events listed in the Connection, send to southcalendar@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-917-6440. Deadline is Friday.
Thursday/May 15
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.
City of Fairfax Daytime Book Club. 1 p.m. at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 10360 North St., call 703-293-6227.
Independence Day Celebration Committee meeting, 7 p.m. at the City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Call 703-385-7858.
Basile Networking Breakfast Club anniversary networking expo, 7:30-10:30 a.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Food and beverages included. Door prizes, and gift for the person who brings the most friends. To reserve a place, contact 703-359-5642 or basilelebma@yahoo.com.
Friday/May 16
Destination Fairfax meeting, 8:30 a.m. at the City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Call 800-545-7950.
Saturday/May 17
Park Authority Board John McAnaw celebration. Unveiling of the John McAnaw Woodlands and Recreation sign. 2 p.m. at Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Contact Judy Pedersen at 703-324-8662.
Microsoft Excel Class, for ages 13 and older. 2:30 p.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., call 703-293-6227.
Keith Fimian for Congress Campaign Kickoff with Sen. John Warner and Reps. Frank Wolf Rep. Tom Davis. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Fairfax Volunteer Firehouse, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. $15. Call 703-944-4842.
Information Meeting for Fairfax CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, 11 a.m.-noon at the Dolley Madison Community Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. The group advocates for abused or neglected children. Call 703-273-3526, ext. 22 or e-mail ekosarin@casafairfax.org.
Republican Convention – 11th Congressional District. West Springfield High School, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield. Participants will choose delegates to the Republican National Convention, some party officeholders and more. Congressional nomination information TBA. For registration details, contact 703-352-1337.
11th Congressional District Democratic Convention. Scheduled speakers include U.S. Sen. Jim Webb, State Sen. Dick Saslaw and the four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Congress in the district. Participants will elect national delegates and an alternate to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Noon at Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Contact George Burke at georgeburke@cox.net or call 202-288-2104.
Sunday/May 18
Rabies Clinic. Low-cost rabies clinic 2-4 p.m. at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax. The cost for rabies shots at the clinic is $10, cash or checks only. 703-830-1100.
Republican Women of Clifton meeting with Michael Zak, author of "Back to Basics for the Republican Party." 2-4 p.m. in Fairfax Station.
Monday/May 19
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.
Fairfax City School Board Work Session, 7:30 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Call 703-385-7910.
Tuesday/May 20
Commission on the Arts meeting, 7 p.m. at Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Call 703-352-ARTS.
Commission for Women meeting, 7 p.m. at the City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Call 703-385-7894.
Book Discussion Group: "I, Claudius" by Robert Graves. 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 10360 North St., call 703-293-6227.
Burke Rotary Club meeting, Tuesdays at Brion’s Grille in University Mall, 10621 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Fellowship begins at 7 a.m., with the hour-long meeting at 7:30. Call 703-279-2940.
Celebration of national foster care month, honoring people who make a different. Noon at the Adolescent and Family Growth Center, Inc, 8000 Forbes Place, Suite 201, Springfield. For information about the center, the event or foster care month, contact Sara Sherri at 703-425-9200.
Wednesday/May 21
Board of Architectural Review meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Call 703-385-7820.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5412 meets the third Wednesday each month, 7:30 p.m. in the Burke Centre Ponds Community Center. Visit www.webspawner.com/users/vfw5412.
Volunteer Awards Reception with OAR of Fairfax County, Inc. State Sen. Janet Howell (D-32) will be the keynote speaker, 6:30 p.m. at the Waterford at Fair Oaks, 12025 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy. For information call 703-246-3033, e-mail info@oarfairfax.org or visit www.oarfairfax.org.
Ribbon Cutting and Networking Mixer with the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, 5:30-7 p.m. at Sport and Spine Athletics, 3925 Chain Bridge Road, Suite OD-101, Fairfax. $10 with reservation, visit www.cfcc.org.
Thursday/May 22
Community Appearance Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Call 703-385-7995.
Monday/May 26
Memorial Day.
Tuesday/May 27
Jewish Community Legislative Review. The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington and the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia hosts Del. Steve Shannon (D-35) to recount the key legislative issues in Virginia. 7:30-9 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Free admission, but RSVPs are requested; contact Nina Betru at nbetru@jcouncil.org or 703-962-9230.
Wednesday/May 28
Seven Seas Toastmasters Club. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday at the Burke Giant Store meeting room, 6011 Burke Centre Parkway. Open to all. Contact 703-978-7905 or nwbil@verizon.net.
Sunday/July 13
Rabies Clinic. Low-cost rabies clinic 2-4 p.m. at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax. The cost for rabies shots at the clinic is $10, cash or checks only. 703-830-1100.
Sunday/Sept. 14
Rabies Clinic. Low-cost rabies clinic 2-4 p.m. at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax. The cost for rabies shots at the clinic is $10, cash or checks only. 703-830-1100.
Sunday/Nov. 16
Rabies Clinic. Low-cost rabies clinic 2-4 p.m. at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax. The cost for rabies shots at the clinic is $10, cash or checks only. 703-830-1100.