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>Thursday/Oct. 7
</b>Welcome Club of Northern Virginia. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Country Club of Fairfax, 5110 Ox Road, Fairfax. $28 including social time, program, 3-course lunch and business meeting. Registration required at www.welcomeclubnvirginia.com.
Running/Walking Club. 10 a.m. Potomac River Running Store, 5715 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke. For age 55 and up. A facilitated walk/run in the Burke area. Wear running/walking shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activity. Ongoing, meets every Thursday. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec or 703-324-5544, TTY 711.
Life and Job Readiness Skills for Young Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. 6 p.m. at JSSA, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax. For ages 19-30. Brief assessment required. Thursdays through Dec. 16.Register at 703-204-9100.
<b>Friday/Oct. 8
</b>Line Dance Class. 10 a.m. Durga Temple, 8400 Durga Place, Fairfax Station. For age 55 and up. All levels. Ongoing, meets every Friday. $5. Registration required at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec or 703-324-5544, TTY 711.
<b>Saturday/Oct. 9
</b>Fairfax County GOP Committee Veteran's Coalition Breakfast. 9 a.m. at Northern Virginia Community College, Ernest Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. 703-766-4GOP.
<b>Tuesday/Oct. 12
</b>Corporate Social Responsibility. Mason Inn Conference Center and Hotel, Fairfax. Four-day professional development seminar focusing on people, planet and profits. Gain expertise in the growing sustainability and responsiblity global mega-trend and add value to your bottom line and company branding efforts. $4100. 703-993-1832, llavende@gmu.edu or som.gmu.edu/CSR.
Telephone Support Group for Older Adults. 7-8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. “Give Me a Break: Using Respite to Care for Yourself.” Sponsored by the Adult and Aging Services, Fairfax Area Agency on Aging and the Fairfax Family Caregiver Support Program. Register at 703-324-5484 TTY 711 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/DFS/OlderAdultServices.
<b>Wednesday/Oct. 13
</b>Consult with FCPS Psychologist or Social Workers. 5-7 p.m. at the Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring. The Department of Special Services is offering parents an opportunity to talk with a school psychologist or school social worker about mental health or behavior concerns that may be negatively impacting their child's success in school. Twelve 45-minute appointment times are available at the Parent Resource Center. Call Donna Douglas at 703-503-2506 to schedule an appointment. www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/workshops.htm.
Bullying Prevention Workshop. 7 p.m. at the Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring. Attend with your child to learn how to promote positive friendships and understand effective responses, intervention and prevention strategies. Register at www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/documents/BullyPreventionflyer.pdf.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 6 p.m. at JSSA, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax. For ages 9-11. Anxiety management skills. Wednesdays through Jan. 19. 703-204-9100.
Enhancing Communication in Your Business. 5 p.m. at Fairfax Innovation Center, 4031 University Drive, Fairfax. With Judy Freeman of Action COACH. Session is complimentary for business owners and professionals. Reserve at judyfreeman@actioncoach.com.
<b>Thursday/Oct. 14
</b>Life and Job Readiness Skills for Young Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. 6 p.m. at JSSA, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax. For ages 19-30. Brief assessment required. Thursdays through Dec. 16. Register at 703-204-9100.
<b>Friday/Oct. 15
</b>7th Annual Holiday Job Fair. 12-6 p.m. in the Grand Court at Fair Oaks Mall, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. With representatives from the mall’s department stores, specialty stores and restaurants, who will answer questions, provide applications and set-up interviews. www.ShopFairOaksMall.com.
<b>Saturday/Oct. 16
</b>Speak Up for a Child. 11 a.m. at the Fairfax CASA office, 4103 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax. Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is hosting an information session for those who would like to learn more about advocating for abused or neglected children. 703-273-3526 ext. 22 or emailekosarin@casafairfax.org.
Fairfax County GOP Committee Pep Rally Pancake Breakfast. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-766-4GOP.
7th Annual Holiday Job Fair. 12-6 p.m. in the Grand Court at Fair Oaks Mall, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. With representatives from the mall’s department stores, specialty stores and restaurants, who will answer questions, provide applications and set-up interviews. www.ShopFairOaksMall.com.