Send notes to the Connection at south@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.
<b>Wednesday/Aug. 11
</b>Springfield/Alexandria Women’s Connection Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. at the Springfield Golf & Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. $17 per person. Speakers include Shelly Jennings, owner of three Collectible Treasures stores, and inspirational speaker Nancy Underhill. Reserve by Friday, Aug. 6 at 703-590-6562 or SpringWmConn@yahoo.com.
<b>Friday/Aug. 13
</b>VolunteerFest Project Proposals Due. Volunteer Fairfax is now accepting project applications for this year’s VolunteerFest on Saturday, Oct. 23. To participate in this year’s event, qualifying projects must be within Fairfax County borders and require a minimum of five volunteers. www.volunteerfairfax.org, 703-246-3825 or ccoffey@volunteerfairfax.org.
<b>Sunday/Aug. 15
</b>Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the VRE Parking Lot, 8990 Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton. Open Sundays through Oct. 31. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/wp-farm-mkt.htm.
<b>Saturday/Aug. 21
</b>Monticello Council of Republican Women Workshop & Brunch. 9:30 a.m. Courtyard Marriott, 6710 Commerce St., Springfield. With Deanna Gelak, advocacy trainer and communications strategist. $25. 703-354-5888.
<b>Sunday/Aug. 29
</b>Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the VRE Parking Lot, 8990 Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton. Open Sundays through Oct. 31. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/wp-farm-mkt.htm.
<b>Sunday/Sept. 12
</b>Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the VRE Parking Lot, 8990 Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton. Open Sundays through Oct. 31. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/wp-farm-mkt.htm.
<b>Tuesday/Sept. 14
</b>South County Federation Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at South County Secondary School Media Center, 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton. Contact Alan Salisbury at southcountyfederation.com.
<b>Sunday/Sept. 26
</b>Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the VRE Parking Lot, 8990 Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton. Open Sundays through Oct. 31. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/wp-farm-mkt.htm.
<b>Sunday/Oct. 3
</b>Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the VRE Parking Lot, 8990 Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton. Open Sundays through Oct. 31. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/wp-farm-mkt.htm.
<b>Tuesday/Oct. 5
</b>South County Federation Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at South County Secondary School Media Center, 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton. Contact Alan Salisbury at southcountyfederation.com.
<b>Sunday/Oct. 17
</b>Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the VRE Parking Lot, 8990 Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton. Open Sundays through Oct. 31. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/wp-farm-mkt.htm.
<b>Tuesday/Nov. 2
</b>South County Federation Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at South County Secondary School Media Center, 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton. Contact Alan Salisbury at southcountyfederation.com.
<b>Tuesday/Dec. 7
</b>South County Federation Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at South County Secondary School Media Center, 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton. Contact Alan Salisbury at southcountyfederation.com.
<b>Tuesday/Jan. 11
</b>South County Federation Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at South County Secondary School Media Center, 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton. Contact Alan Salisbury at southcountyfederation.com.