Pender's Mini Free Pantry
2025-12-08, 2025-12-09, 2025-12-10 | Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
Pender’s Mini Food Pantry: A Small Space with a Big Mission
The Pender Mini Food Pantry is officially open and ready to serve our community! This little structure—built as an Eagle Scout Project by one of Pender’s Boy Scouts—is a beautiful example of service, compassion, and creativity.
At first glance, it looks a lot like a Little Free Library, but instead of books, it’s stocked with nonperishable food for anyone in need. It’s a simple yet powerful way to share kindness and nourishment in our neighborhood.
📍 Location:
You’ll find the pantry at 12301 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033—coming from Route 50, it’s the second driveway on the left into Pender, right beside the sidewalk.
🥫 What’s Inside:
As of this writing, the pantry is filled with a wide variety of items, including:

Canned tuna, chicken, chili, and soup
Broth, vegetables, pumpkin, and apple sauce
Shelf-stable milk, peach slices, mandarin oranges, and individual fruit packs
Jello, pudding cups, mac and cheese servings, and mashed potatoes
Coffee, oatmeal, ketchup, gravy packets, and cooking oil

It’s truly a community effort—and every contribution helps keep it going.
💜 How to Help:
Anyone is welcome to take what they need or to donate food items to keep the pantry stocked. When you give, please remember our guiding principle:
Give with dignity. Donate items you’d feel comfortable using yourself.

Fun with Music
2025-12-08 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
Step into a world of giggles and song with “Fun “with Music at Pender! This is not just any music class – it’s a journey through sound and imagination designed especially for preschoolers and their favorite grown-ups. Since 2013, Jim and Roberta Pont have been creating a space where tiny toes tap, and little voices echo with joy, crafting a magical musical experience for children from birth to five years old.
Wave ‘hello’ and join us every Monday morning for a delightful 30-minute musical escapade! Our littlest musicians and their families come together at 10 AM to sing, dance, and make friends with tunes. We dive into a treasure trove of stuffed animals and toys, transforming the room into an enchanting stage for our budding performers. With every stuffed lion’s roar or elephant’s trumpet, your child’s imagination will soar!
After the musical fiesta, it’s time for a yummy snack, followed by playtime where kids can explore and make-believe. Meanwhile, moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers can relish a homemade brunch prepared with love – a perfect chance to mingle and share stories.
Our box of wonders is always brimming with surprises! One day it’s a car zooming around, another day it’s a train chugging along. Flip it over and voilà, it’s a drum or even a rumbling thunder to match the beat of our songs. From ‘The Wheels on the Bus’ to sparkling new Bible-based rhymes, we have tunes that will make your little one’s heart dance with every beat!
Last week, our pint-sized percussionists marched on bubble wrap to the rhythm of a march, popping and hopping with glee. And guess what’s next? A tunnel adventure awaits their curious little eyes and eager hands!
So, if you’re a parent with a playful tot between zero to five, and Monday mornings are open, come and make a splash in our sea of melodies at ‘Melody Mornings’. It’s not just fun; it’s a musical hug for the heart and soul. Can’t wait to sing and swing into a new day of joy with you and your little one!
This class meets every Monday starting September 9 at 10 am except for school holidays.
Pender UMC is at 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033.

Train Scavenger Hunt
2025-12-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Stop by the information desk for a fun train filled scavenger hunt!

Hanukkah Story Time
2025-12-08 13:30 - 14:30 | Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, 22015, United States
Learn about the Jewish holiday Hanukkah with stories and songs in this all-ages storytime!
No Registration required.
Tickets will be handed out at the Information desk 20 minutes before storytime.

Beginner Spanish Chat
2025-12-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, 22307-1799, United States
Looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Join our weekly Beginner Spanish group, where we review basic Spanish in beginner level conversation.
This program is for adults.

Soap Carving
2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:00 | John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Dr, Alexandria, VA, 22310, United States
Experiment with soap carving.
Create a gift or decor.
Materials will be provided.
This program is for adults.
Register for a reminder. Walk ins welcome while supplies lasts.

Overstock Book Sale
2025-12-09, 2025-12-10, 2025-12-11 | Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, 22015, United States
Stop by Kings Park Library during open hours September 2 through September 13 for a special sale of overstocked books by popular authors provided by the Friends of Kings Park Library.
Wide range of titles is available. Stock will be replenished; so, come more than once. All proceeds from this sale will directly benefit the Kings Park Library.
Please note: All FCPL Libraries will be closed on September 12 for Staff Development Day.

Letters to Santa
2025-12-09, 2025-12-10, 2025-12-11 | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Drop in and write a letter to Santa!

Holiday Card Exchange
2025-12-09, 2025-12-10, 2025-12-11 | George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 22003, United States
Exchange your unused holiday cards for new designs at our holiday card display.
December 1-31. Adults.

Toddler Storytime
2025-12-09 10:15 - 10:45 | Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
Join us for a fun early literacy Toddler Storytime.
We will share books, songs and body movement that encourages interaction between you and your Toddler.
Ages 13-23 months.
**Please register each child separately. There is no need to register adults who will be attending.

Toddler Storytime
2025-12-09 10:30 - 11:00 | Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr, Centreville, 20121-2299, United States
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays perfect for children ages 2 to 3 years old with adult.
No registration. Space is limited. Please arrive early to receive a ticket.

ELL- Newspaper Reading Circle
2025-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
Would you like to read simple newspaper articles and discuss words and build vocabulary with a group of English Language Learners?
Please join the ELL-Newspaper Reading Circle on Tuesdays from 11am to 12pm.
This program is geared towards adults with Beginner to intermediate English language skills.
Registration is not required.
Walk-ins welcome!

German Conversation Group
2025-12-09 14:30 - 17:00 | Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr, Centreville, 20121-2299, United States
Practice your German language conversation skills with a skilled instructor.
Basic knowledge of German required. Adults. No registration required.

Move and Groove Storytime
2025-12-10 10:15 - 10:45 | Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
Get up and get moving with an energetic and interactive storytime. We will explore old and new favorite children’s books through songs, rhymes, storytelling, dance, and creative movement! Ages 24–35 months.
**Please register each child separately. There is no need to register adults who will be attending.

American Culture
2025-12-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
What do you say after you talk about the weather?
This class will help the English Language Learner improve their English, while learning about this new country.

Bingocize®
2025-12-10 14:00 - 15:00 | George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 22003, United States
Bingo + Gentle Exercises = BINGOCIZE®: Bingocize® is an evidence-based program that combines the game of bingo with fall prevention exercises (seated or standing) and fall prevention information.
Participants play bingo, win prizes, and meet new people while learning about techniques to reduce falls and increase activity.
This program meets Wednesdays and Fridays from October 2 to December 11. It is provided through ElderLink with a certified facilitator. Older Adults.
Register https://tinyurl.com/Bingocize123

Hooked on Crochet at Herndon Library
2025-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St,, Herndon, 20170, United States
Explore new crochet techniques or advance your current project alongside crochet enthusiasts.
Adults of all skill levels are welcome.
Basic supplies provided.
Registration is not required. Just drop-in!

AA Open Meetings
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
Discover a supportive space for new beginnings! Join us every Wednesday at 6:00 PM, starting January 3rd, in the serene ambiance of Pender UMC’s Library.
At 5:00 PM there will be a time of casual chat, known as the “meeting before the meeting”.
Engage in meaningful conversations and find camaraderie at our AA meetings, guided by the experienced Tom O, a dedicated long-term member.
These are open meetings.
OPEN (Open to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism)
DISCUSSION (Group participation in discussion of topic relevant to the AA program)
STEP (Group discussion of the 12 steps of AA)

Centreville Sewciety: Sewing Club for All Levels
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr, Centreville, 20121-2299, United States
Join us for hand and machine sewing, crochet, and embroidery!
Chat, make friends, and work on sewing projects with your community.
Sewing machine and basic sewing materials provided.
Registration not required.
Adults and Teens.
