Name: Burke Historical Society
Start: 2026-11-29T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Pohick Regional Library

Pohick Regional Library

Jeff Joyce will present:  Cockpit Tales:  Stories from the National Air and Space Museum.

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Burke

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Burke Historical Society

Jeff Joyce will present:  Cockpit Tales:  Stories from the National Air and Space Museum.

Burke Centre Library

Join fellow crafty enthusiasts for a social gathering focused on fiber arts. Whether you need help with a project or just want some company while you work, all skill levels are welcome to hang out at the library. This event is specifically designed for adults.

Local Event: Stitch Sesh

Stitch Sesh

Join fellow crafty enthusiasts for a social gathering focused on fiber arts. Whether you need help with a project or just want...

Meet other business owners. Opportunity to receive personalized consultation for service providers for best utilization across Dream Ellison.

Local Event: Open Networking 

Open Networking 

Meet other business owners. Opportunity to receive personalized consultation for service providers for best utilization across...

National Academy of Sciences

This premier event honors and celebrates the prestigious incoming cohort of 22 ARCS MWC Scholars pursuing significant research in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at our five partner universities (identified below). 
The event underscores the importance of ARCS MWC funding in today’s changing financial landscape for scientists and engineers. Moreover, the sustained technical leadership of our keynote speaker, an ARCS MWC Scholar Alum, illustrates the impact that ARCS support has on U.S. innovation, competitiveness, and national security. Attend this event to learn more about ARCS MWC and STEM philanthropy! 
A reception highlighted by a poster session showcasing each Scholar’s cutting-edge research will open the event. ARCS MWC is extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as the 2026 SAR keynote speaker. Dr. Sandhoo is the Director of the Space Development Agency and the Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Missile Warning and Tracking. A renowned national security and technology leader across the private and public sectors, he is a veteran of more than 36 years in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Dr. Sandhoo was an ARCS MWC Scholar during 1995-97 while he was earning his DSc at The George Washington University. In his keynote presentation, he will discuss his career and how ARCS made a difference, both while he was a scholar and now. Co-Presidents Julie Hohl and Jane Riddle say “Dr. Sandhoo’s career reflects the heights our Scholar Alums reach as leaders advancing U.S. competitiveness and national security, emphasizing the continuing importance of the ARCS MWC mission, particularly now given reduced U.S. funding for science and engineering.”
More information about the event and registration can be found at <a href="https://www.RSVPtoARCS-MWC.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.RSVPtoARCS-MWC.org</a>.ARCS MWC, chartered in 1968, has donated $9.3 million through 825 Scholar awards at its five local partner universities, forwarding 100% of corporate, foundation, and individual donations each year to chapter Scholars. ARCS MWC enables innovative STEM inventions in areas such as biomedical research, space exploration, and computing complexity (among others), advancing U.S. competitiveness.&nbsp;Contact: Co-Presidents Julie Hohl and Jane Riddle, <a href="mailto:mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org">mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org</a>

Local Event: ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington Chapter 2026 Scholar Awards Reception 

ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington...

This premier event honors and celebrates the prestigious incoming cohort of 22 ARCS MWC Scholars pursuing significant research...

ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington Chapter 2026 Scholar Awards Reception 

Hayfield Community Park

This is a family-friendly memorial charity 5K race to help fight pancreatic cancer. Register now before the price increases on October 12th! Visit www.FilltheShoes.org for more info. Walkers welcome and there are tons of awards and prizes, so come on out on November 7th!

Local Event: 15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K

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15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the...

This is a family-friendly memorial charity 5K race to help fight pancreatic cancer. Register now before the price increases on...

15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K

Join us for our monthly Open House featuring a special exhibit: Engines of Progress: Innovation and Trains.&nbsp; Discover how railways revolutionized travel and explore the clever problem-solving—including work by local inventors—that made the tracks safer and better.&nbsp; As an added feature, the Washington, Baltimore &amp;&nbsp;Annapolis Chapter of the Train Collectors Association will have an operating layout in the Schoolhouse.<ul><li>Train Layout &amp; Fun: Get an up-close look at this operating model train layout. Young engineers can put on an engineer's hat, sound the bell and whistle, and blow the horn!</li></ul>Plus,<ul><li>Final Bidding: Place your final bids on a vintage, fully furnished Magnuson "Queen Victoria" dollhouse. Designed by renowned model railroad pioneer Robert Lunde (of Lunde Studios and Magnuson Models), this 1:12 scale masterpiece features his iconic, handcrafted resin-cast brickwork and intricate traditional architecture. Bidding officially closes at 2 PM today!&nbsp; Can’t make it in person?&nbsp; You can view photos, watch a video tour, and place your online bid here: <a href="https://sydenstrickerschoolhouse.org/dollhouse/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.sydenstrickerschoolhouse.org/dollhouse/</a>&nbsp;All auction proceeds directly benefit our upcoming 100th birthday schoolhouse restoration work. Thank you for supporting local history!</li></ul>

Local Event: All Aboard the Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse OPEN HOUSE!

Lorton

All Aboard the Historic Sydenstricker...

Join us for our monthly Open House featuring a special exhibit: Engines of Progress: Innovation and Trains.  Discover how...

All Aboard the Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse OPEN HOUSE!

Join us for our monthly OPEN&nbsp;HOUSE featuring a special exhibit: Engines of Progress: Innovation and Trains.&nbsp; Discover how railways revolutionized travel and explore the clever problem-solving—including work by local inventors—that made the tracks safer and better. As an added attraction, the Washington, Baltimore &amp;&nbsp;Annapolis Chapter of the Train Collectors Association will have an operating layout on display.<ul><li>Train Layout &amp; Fun: Get an up-close look at an operating model train layout. Young engineers can put on an engineer's hat, sound the bell and whistle, and blow the horn!</li></ul><ul><li>Final Bidding: Place your final bids on a vintage, fully furnished Magnuson "Queen Victoria" dollhouse. Designed by renowned model railroad pioneer Robert Lunde (of Lunde Studios and Magnuson Models), this 1:12 scale masterpiece features his iconic, handcrafted resin-cast brickwork and intricate traditional architecture. Bidding officially closes at 2 PM, 7 Nov!&nbsp; Can’t make it in person? You can view photos, watch a video tour, and place your online bid here: <a href="https://sydenstrickerschoolhouse.org/dollhouse/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.sydenstrickerschoolhouse.org/dollhouse/</a>&nbsp;All auction proceeds directly benefit our upcoming 100th birthday schoolhouse restoration work. Thank you for supporting local history!</li></ul>

Springfield

Join us for our monthly OPEN HOUSE featuring a special exhibit: Engines of Progress: Innovation and Trains.  Discover how...

Kings Park Library

Explore government checks and balances through deliberation on the appropriate balance between the three branches' authority and oversight using real cases.
Attendees have the opportunity to participate in discussion, group work and real-life examples to understand how our federal government works.
For Adults. Registration is required.Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area - Chantilly/Centreville Unit and Close Up Foundation.
Content and facilitation are carefully designed to support respectful dialogue, encourage diverse viewpoints and avoid promoting any party candidate or ideology.

Local Event: Getting to Know Government: How Does the Federal Government Limit Its Own Power?

Getting to Know Government: How Does the...

Explore government checks and balances through deliberation on the appropriate balance between the three branches' authority...

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