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>Saturday/March 27
</b>Children’s Health Fair hosted by the Junior League of Northern Virginia. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Giant Food parking lot at the Kings Park Shopping Center located at 8970 Burke Lake Road, Springfield. Free. All ages. For more information call 703-442-4163 or e-mail kitk@jlnv.org.
<b>Monday/April 5
</b>UMFS Fund Raiser. UMFS, formerly known as United Methodist Family Services, will receive 20 percent of all revenue generated from Austin Grill’s First Monday event from 5-9 p.m., at 8430-A Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. For more details, contact the restaurant at 703-644-3111, or visit www.austingrill.com/springfield.html.
<b>Thursday/April 8
</b>Navigating the Medicaid Maze: Waivers, Eligibility and Documentation. 7 p.m. at West Springfield Government Center, 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield. Eligibility criteria, screening process, required documentation, and home-based and nursing home care. 703-451-8873 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices.
<b>Wednesday/April 14
</b>NARFE Springfield Chapter 893 Meeting. 1:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Ave., Springfield. Roy Michael will share his personal story of identity theft and provide helpful tips on how to protect oneself as well as his lessons learned. Guests welcome. rmgallagher@verizon.net or 703 455-4373.
<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.