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<b>Friday/March 5</b>
Northern Virginia Technology Council Luncheon. 11 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Speaker, Enrique Salem of Symantec Corporation. www.nvtc.org/events.
<b>Sunday/March 7</b>
Ostomy Support Group of Northern Virginia LLC Monthly Meeting. 1:30 p.m. at Physicians Conference Center, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church. 703-802-3457 or www.ostomysupportofnova.org.
<b>Tuesday/March 9</b>
Tysons Corner Kiwanis Club Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at George C. Marshall High School, Room 229A 7731, Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Meeting is open to public and individuals looking to volunteer in the community. www.tysonscornerkiwanis.org.
League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area. 7:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry Public Library, 101 Maple Ave., Vienna. Discussion of the impact of early Monday closings for elementary schools. www.lwv-fairfax.org.
National Association Active and Retired Federal Employees Monthly Meeting. 1:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Virginia Federation of Chapters Service Officers Dr. Constance T. Bails, Ph.D. and John D. Bails, CWO3 USN/Ret. will provide help regarding annuitant and survivor benefits. 703-698-1838 or shirleykeyes@aol.com.
Quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of Oakton Mill Estates Homeowners Association. 8 p.m. at the Clifford residence, 2908 Oakton Ridge Court, Oakton. Bill Bogutski, 703-242-6395.
<b>Wednesday/March 10</b>
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group. 7 p.m. at Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St. N.E., Vienna. A group for anyone with multiple sclerosis and/or their family and friends. Sponsored by the National Capital Chapter of the MS Society. Free. 703-768-4841.
League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area. 10:30 a.m. at Star Nut Gourmet, 1445 Laughlin Ave., McLean. Discussion of the impact of early Monday closings for elementary schools. www.lwv-fairfax.org.
<b>Wednesday/March 17</b>
The Advisory Board of the Northwest Center for Mental Health Services. 7-9 p.m. at Northwest Center for Community Mental Health, 1850 Cameron Glen, Reston. Volunteers are needed to serve and act as advocates for women's shelters, homeless shelters, etc. The Board meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Contact Cleveland at 703-435-0868 or leaderwilliams@gmx.com.
<b>Saturday/March 20</b>
Marshall High School Boosters Club Mulch Sale, At 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. To pre-order or for free home delivery, fill out the order form at www.gcmhsboosters.org, or stop by and purchase mulch at $4.50 a bag. Contact Sandy MacDonnell at www.gcmhsboosters.org.
<b>Sunday/March 21</b>
NAACP Fairfax County Youth Council Meeting. 4 p.m. at the George Mason University Johnson Center, Robeson Room, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Meetings are open to youth ages 10-20. restonbell7@gmail.com.
Marshall High School Boosters Club Mulch Sale, At 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. To pre-order or for free home delivery, fill out the order form at www.gcmhsboosters.org, or stop by and purchase mulch at $4.50 a bag. Contact Sandy MacDonnell at www.gcmhsboosters.org.
<b>Monday/March 22</b>
Vienna Town Council. 8 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Vienna Town Hall, 127 Center St., S., Vienna. Special work session to discuss the possible creation of a mixed-use zone on Maple Ave. Work sessions are open to the public. 703-255-6341 or dpz@viennava.gov.
<b>Tuesday/April 6</b>
United Methodist Family Services Foster and Adoptive Parents Training Sessions. 6-9 p.m. at the regional center, 6335 Little River Turnpike in Alexandria. Sessions continue through May 11. Participants must participate in an orientation session before enrolling in the training program. 703-941-9008, ext. 308.
<b>Wednesday/April 14</b>
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group. 7 p.m. at Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St. N.E., Vienna. A group for anyone with multiple sclerosis and/or their family and friends. Sponsored by the National Capital Chapter of the MS Society. Free. 703-768-4841.