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<b>Thursday/April 15
</b>Fimian-Herrity Debate. 1:30 p.m. at Greenspring Retirement Community, Hunters Crossing Conference Center, 7430 Spring Village Drive, Springfield. Keith Fimian and Pat Herrity will debate ahead of the June 8 primary election to choose the Republican candidate for Virginia’s 11th District congressional seat. John McCaslin, host of America's Morning News radio show, will moderate. 703-923-4690.
<b>Sunday/April 18
</b>Democratic Women of Clifton. 3-5 p.m. in the Clifton Community Hall, Clifton. Focusing on the environment and local energy future, the restoration of Chesapeake Bay, and the threat from invasive plants. Liz Bradsher, the Springfield District’s representative on the Fairfax County School Board, will address plans for Clifton Elementary School. www.DemocraticWomenofClifton.org or 703-638-4746.
<b>Friday/April 23
</b>The Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards. 8 p.m. at Fairview Park Marriott, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church. Volunteer Fairfax and more than 500 community members will honor 176 volunteer individuals and organizations. $35 for individuals or nonprofits, $50 for corporate guests. Tickets available at www.volunteerfairfax.org. Contact Samantha Watson at swatson@volunteerfairfax.org or 703-246-3826.
<b>Saturday/May 1
</b>Second Annual Technology Summit. The Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services’ Community Centers Division is hosting the Second Annual Technology Summit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at James Lee Community Center, 2855-A Annandale Road, Falls Church. Free. To reserve abooth, contact Robert O’Quinn at Robert.O'Quinn@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-5588, TTY. Deadline for reserving booths is April 16. Fairfax residents of all ages are invited to this fun event.
Clifton's Fifth Annual Community Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Weaver House, Clifton. Proceeds benefit the Clifton Town Park Committee. 703- 815-0992 or rtrishr@gmail.com