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<b>Thursday/Sept. 9
</b>Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Legislative Meet and Greet. 5 p.m. at the Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Road, Springfield. Invited candidates include the House of Representatives - 8th District incumbent James P. "Jim" Moran (D) and challenger J. Patrick Murray (R), as well as House 11th District incumbent Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly (D) and challenger Keith S. Fimian (R). In addition to open networking, each candidate will be asked to speak briefly highlighting their key issues and positions. Tickets $15. Registration required at www.springfieldchamber.org.
<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.
Wakefield Chorale Practice. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at North Springfield Elementary School, 7602 Heming Court, Springfield. No audition required. Contact Jule, 703-451-7917.
<b>Thursday/Sept. 16
</b>NVAVA Volunteer Management Workshop. 9:30 a.m. at West Springfield Government Center Community Room, 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield. “The Benefits and Challenges of Engaging New Volunteers”. Open to all who manage volunteers. 703-407-6256 or membershipchair@nvava.org.
<b>Tuesday/Sept. 21
</b>Wakefield Chorale Practice. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at North Springfield Elementary School, 7602 Heming Court, Springfield. No audition required. Contact Jule, 703-451-7917.
<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.