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>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.
The Little Rocky Run and Johnny Moore Creek Draft Plan Forum. 6:30 p.m. at Centreville High School, 6001 Union Mill Road, Clifton. The Little Rocky Run and Johnny Moore Creek watersheds are located in the southwestern part of Fairfax County and drain south directly to the Bull Run/Occoquan River system. The Johnny Moore Creek watershed is located in the Watershed Protection Overlay District, a major source of drinking water for the county. Fairfax County is seeking public input in the development of the watershed management plan for these watersheds. The forum is open to the public. Registration 6:30-7 p.m., meeting 7-9 p.m. watersheds@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-5500, TTY 711.
<b>Sunday/Sept. 19
</b>What's Next? Transitions Fair for Women. 3-6:30 p.m. Springfield Holiday Inn Express, 6401 Brandon Ave., Springfield. Learn from experts and explore businesses and community services that provide women options as we look towards taking next steps. $35-$40. laurie@nextstepsconsulting.net.
<b>Tuesday/Sept. 21
</b>The Accotink Creek Draft Plan Forum. 6:30 p.m. in the Fairfax High School multi-purpose room, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. The headwater of Accotink Creek is located in the center of Fairfax County and drains southeast to Accotink Bay, then Gunston Cove and finally to the Potomac River. Lake Accotink, with a surface area of approximately 70 acres, is located in the central portion of the watershed. Fairfax County is seeking public input in the development of the watershed management plan for this watershed. The forum is open to the public. Registration 6:30-7 p.m., meeting 7-9 p.m. watersheds@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-5500, TTY 711.
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.
<b>Tuesday/Sept. 28
</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/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.