<i>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.</i>
<b>Saturday/Aug. 13</b>
School Physicals for Uninsured Children. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Cary Building, 8136 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Preschool through 6th grade. Free. No walk-ins accepted, appointments required at 703-451-6450.
<b>Tuesday/Aug. 16</b>
Fairfax Jubil-Aires Singing Lessons for Men. 7:30 p.m. Lord of Life Lutheran Church-West, 13421 Twin Lakes Drive, Clifton. Male singers of all talent levels welcome. No experience necessary. 703-793-7166 or <a href="http://www.fairfaxjubilaires.org" target="_blank">fairfaxjubilaires.org</a>.
<b>Thursday/Aug. 18</b>
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Networking Mixer. 5-7 p.m. Interstate, 5801 Rolling Road Springfield. Bring business cards and join Chamber members and guests for after-hours networking. <a href="http://www.springfieldchamber.org" target="_blank">springfieldchamber.org</a>.
<b>Wednesday/Aug. 24</b>
Electoral Board General Meeting; Canvass and Provisional Ballot Meeting for Aug. 23 Primary. 9 a.m. Fairfax County Government Center, Room 315-C, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324-4735, TTY 711.
Healthy Living for Real Families. 10 a.m. Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 8336 Carrleigh Parkway, Springfield. With Certified Natural Health Professional and homeschooling mother of six, Donna Spann. $5, includes refreshments. Children welcome. MomsOnTheRun4@gmail.com.
<b>Tuesday/Sept. 6</b>
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Brown Bag Seminar. 12 p.m. Community Business Partnership, 7001 Loisdale Road, 2nd Floor, Springfield. Bring your lunch to CBP the first Tuesday of the month and learn best practices for the small and mid-size workplace. Free for Greater Springfield Chamber members and $10 for non-members. <a href="http://www.springfieldchamber.org" target="_blank">springfieldchamber.org</a>.
<b>Wednesday/Sept. 7</b>
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast. 7:30 a.m. Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Road, Springfield. Bring business cards for early-bird networking. Free for all employees of Chamber member organizations, and first and second time visitors. <a href="http://www.springfieldchamber.org" target="_blank">springfieldchamber.org</a>.
Encore Chorale of Springfield Open House and Rehearsal. 1:30-3 p.m. Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield. For the fall season, Sept. 7-Dec. 14. Robert Rudolph, Conductor. 301-261-5747 or Jeanne.Kelly@encorecreativity.org.
<b>Tuesday/Sept. 13</b>
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting. 9:30 a.m. Fairfax County Government Center, Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324-3151, TTY 703-324-3903.
<b>Wednesday/Sept. 14</b>
NARFE Springfield Chapter Meeting. 1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Ave., Springfield. VFC Alzheimer Chair, Donna Shackelford with a presentation of the NARFE-Alzheimer Association Program, financial resources going to the program and more. jkadelg@yahoo.com or 703 313-9387.
<b>Tuesday/Sept. 27</b>
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting. 9:30 a.m. Fairfax County Government Center, Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324-3151, TTY 703-324-3903.
<b>Tuesday/Oct. 4</b>
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Brown Bag Seminar. 12 p.m. Community Business Partnership, 7001 Loisdale Road, 2nd Floor, Springfield. Bring your lunch to CBP the first Tuesday of the month and learn best practices for the small and mid-size workplace. Free for Greater Springfield Chamber members and $10 for non-members. <a href="http://www.springfieldchamber.org" target="_blank">springfieldchamber.org</a>.
<b>Tuesday/Oct. 18</b>
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting. 9:30 a.m. Fairfax County Government Center, Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324-3151, TTY 703-324-3903.
<b>Tuesday/Nov. 1</b>
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting. 9:30 a.m. Fairfax County Government Center, Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324-3151, TTY 703-324-3903.
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Brown Bag Seminar. 12 p.m. Community Business Partnership, 7001 Loisdale Road, 2nd Floor, Springfield. Bring your lunch to CBP the first Tuesday of the month and learn best practices for the small and mid-size workplace. Free for Greater Springfield Chamber members and $10 for non-members. <a href="http://www.springfieldchamber.org" target="_blank">springfieldchamber.org</a>.
<b>Tuesday/Dec. 6</b>
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting. 9:30 a.m. Fairfax County Government Center, Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324-3151, TTY 703-324-3903.
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Brown Bag Seminar. 12 p.m. Community Business Partnership, 7001 Loisdale Road, 2nd Floor, Springfield. Bring your lunch to CBP the first Tuesday of the month and learn best practices for the small and mid-size workplace. Free for Greater Springfield Chamber members and $10 for non-members. <a href="http://www.springfieldchamber.org" target="_blank">springfieldchamber.org</a>.
<b>Tuesday/Jan. 3</b>
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Brown Bag Seminar. 12 p.m. Community Business Partnership, 7001 Loisdale Road, 2nd Floor, Springfield. Bring your lunch to CBP the first Tuesday of the month and learn best practices for the small and mid-size workplace. Free for Greater Springfield Chamber members and $10 for non-members. <a href="http://www.springfieldchamber.org" target="_blank">springfieldchamber.org</a>.