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Weekender Newsletter
Friday, Nov. 1 - Sunday, Nov. 3
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  Celebrate Native American History Month
Sunday, Nov. 3, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore what life may have been like for Eastern Woodland Indians and their relationship with the land that is now Fairfax County. Learn about Native American culture, skills and jobs practiced in this area, and the use and stewardship of natural resources at the Chantilly Regional Library.
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Early Voting
Friday and Saturday, Hours Vary
It's the final weekend to vote early for the November General Election. Vote at 16 locations throughout the county. Voters must show identification to vote.
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Library Fall Book Sales
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Shop from a wide variety of gently used books and media for all ages at the City of Fairfax and Sherwood Regional Libraries this weekend. Sales support library programs.
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Drew Blue Shoes at Frying Pan Farm Park (10 - 10:45 a.m.)
Prepare for a morning full of magic tricks and fun as Drew Blue Shoes performs at Frying Pan Farm Park. Kids will turn into real magicians as they’ll pull coins from their ears, produce bananas wherever they look and make rubber chickens fly. Registration is $10.
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Coffee and a Classic: Dr. Strangelove (10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Come watch the 1964 film Dr. Strangelove and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee at Richard Byrd Library.
Gentle Yoga (11 a.m. - noon)
Join us on the first Friday of the month at the Dolley Madison Library to explore various elements of yoga in a gentle format. Please bring a yoga mat.
Virtual Advanced Short Story Reading Club (noon - 1 p.m.)
Practice and improve your English reading, vocabulary and conversational fluency in a casual setting in this virtual event. Join us as we read and discuss selections from award-winning books, short stories and relevant articles.
The Chess Group (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
Learn to play chess and practice at the Dolley Madison Library. Beginner and intermediate players welcome.
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Deepavali (Diwali) - Festival of Lights (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Celebrate Deepavi/Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, at the Reston Regional Library. Enjoy a storytime, crafts and henna designs.
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38th Annual Caregiver's Conference: Navigating the Journey: Adjusting the Sails in Dementia Caregiving (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Join us for the largest dementia conference in the region for family and professional caregivers at the Fairfax County Government Center. Enhance your caregiving skills and network with others in the community.
Eco-Savvy Gardening Faire (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Come to the EcoSavvy Gardening Faire at Green Spring Gardens Park and immerse yourself in sustainable gardening information. Choose program sessions with specialized topics, and browse educational displays on gardening, composting and sustainable plantings. Registration is $35.
Paper Craft and Chat (10 a.m. - noon)
Join us for artistic inspiration and friendly collaboration at the Martha Washington Library. Beginner and expert scrapbookers, card makers and paper crafters welcome.
Aqua FLEX (2 - 4 p.m.)
Visit our Rec Centers for a free water aerobics event. Instructors will use various styles and intensity to give participants a broad sample of our water aerobics offerings. Come for two hours or any part of the session.
Writers of Chantilly: Meet the Authors (2:30 - 4 p.m.)
Meet and chat with 10 local authors at the Chantilly Regional Library. Learn about their current projects and stay for a book signing.
Plant Swap, Seed Library and Master Gardener Help (4 - 5 p.m.)
Bring your cuttings, seeds, seedlings, transplants and garden supplies for a community plant swap at the Martha Washington Library. Pickup free seeds to start your garden. A master gardener will be available to answer your gardening questions.
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Venture into Volunteering Fair (noon - 4 p.m.)
Looking to add new and enriching activities to your life? Meet representatives from nonprofits and local government agencies and learn about ways to volunteer in the community at the Springfield Town Center.
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Blue Star Family Playdate (3 - 4 p.m.)
Get to know your neighbors during National Military Family Appreciation Month at the Sherwood Regional Library. This event is for military and civilian families to meet, craft and play together.
Memory Depot Orientation: Digitize Your Stuff (3 - 3:45 p.m.)
The Memory Depot at the George Mason Regional Library is a DIY station where you can digitize a variety of materials. Learn about how you can get started.
Meet Leslie Lautenslager (3 - 4:30 p.m.)
Join author Leslie Lautenslager as she discusses her memoir, My Time With General Colin Powell: Stories of Kindness, Diplomacy, & Protocol at the Pohick Regional Library. In this memoir, Lautenslager pulls back the curtain on 25 years working at the side of one of America's greatest public servants.
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Diwali Celebration at Centreville Regional Library
Saturday, Nov. 9, 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Celebrate Diwali with us at the Centerville Regional Library. Join us for mehndi, a dance performance and an Indian cooking presentation. Learn more.
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Fall Nature Appreciation and Celebration
Saturday, Nov. 9, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Learn why we appreciate trees, forests, streams and wildlife at the Hidden Pond Nature Center. Join us for a hike to enjoy the fall foliage and observe our waterways. Learn more.
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