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Friday/April 20
Environmental Film. 7 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. "Earth, the Operator’s Manual," a documentary on climate change and sustainable energy. Discussion follows. $5. 703-476-9689 or naturecenter@reston.org.
Saturday/April 21
Police Scam Forum. 7 p.m. Korean Presbyterian Church, 15451 Lee Highway, Centreville. The Sully Police District is hosting a community forum on the dangers of financial crimes in the Korean community, to help protect people from by financial scams, visa fraud and more. 703-246-3271.
Sunday/April 22
Can you hear me now? 12:45 p.m. Fairfax Unitarian Church, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. The debates over climate change and other environmental issues provide case studies and point to approaches that might change the way we communicate around the issues that matter most to our society and our future.
Monday/April 23
Kindergarten Orientation. 2 p.m. Floris Elementary School, 2708 Centreville Road, Herndon. Children who will be five years old on or before Sept. 30, 2012 are eligible to be enrolled in kindergarten. The orientation will be provide information and the registration paperwork. 703-561-2900.
Speaker Series at NVHC. 8 p.m. Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, 1441 Wiehle Ave., Reston. Peter Beinart, author and Senior Fellow, New America Foundation, Time columnist and Senior Political Writer, The Daily Beast, on The Crisis of Zionism. Free admission, open to the public. ruthseldon@comcast.net.
Tuesday/April 24
Oakton HIgh School Dance Team Tryouts. 4 p.m. Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna. alphajane@aol.com.
April Networking Night. 5:30-7:15 p.m. United Bank, 1801 Reston Parkway, Reston. Bring business cards. $15-$40. www.restonchamber.org.
College Drinking: Documentary and Discusssion. 7 p.m. Herndon High School, 700 Bennett St., Herndon. Screening of the documentary "Haze", followed by a question-and-answer session with representatives from the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's office, an emergency physician, representatives from the Fairfax County Police Department, the parent of a student who died following drinking at a college party and a graduate student. 703-246-3271.
Wednesday/April 25
Fairfax County presents Understanding Medicare, Medigap, and Medicare Part D. 3 p.m. Sully Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly. Free. Register at 703-324-5205, TTY 711, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices or caregiver@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Oakton HIgh School Dance Team Tryouts. 4 p.m. Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna. alphajane@aol.com.
Business Education Series: Media Outreach 101. 8:30 a.m. Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, 1763 Fountain Drive, Reston. Jon Newman with The Hodges Partnership and Alan Fogg, Vice President of Communications at the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority on public & media relations, media outreach and how to position your company to be newsworthy. Members free, non-members $10. www.restonchamber.org.
Open House. 5-7 p.m. Northern Virginia Community College Reston Center, 1831 Wiehle Ave., Reston. Prospective students will learn about NOVA’s guaranteed admission agreements that allow graduates to transfer to a four-year college. Receive financial aid advice and talk to deans, faculty and current students. Refreshments served. Free. 703-450-2520 or jperara@nvcc.edu.
Thursday/April 26
Oakton HIgh School Dance Team Tryouts. 4 p.m. Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna. alphajane@aol.com.
Friday/April 27
Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards Breakfast. 8 a.m. Waterford, 6715 Commerce St., Springfield. Honor volunteers who are dedicated to improving life in Fairfax County and finding new ways to serve. www.volunteerfairfax.org or 703-246-3816.