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Fairfax Community Events Sept. 6-13, 2007

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Matt Damon, left, George Clooney and Brad Pitt steal some time in "Ocean's Thirteen," a casino caper to be screened outdoors Wednesday in Annandale. (By Melinda Sue Gordon -- Warner Bros. Pictures)
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CHILDREN'S CONCERT, for preschoolers and their families, performed by the Teddy Bear Band. 12:30 p.m., McLean Central Park, gazebo, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd. Free. 703-790-0123 or http://www.mcleancenter.org.

FEDERAL RETIREES MEETING, Jackie Richards presents a humorous talk on how to prepare your survivors to know the whereabouts of your assets, and how to let them know your wishes for a funeral and other arrangements that are not necessarily specified in your will. A meeting of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. 1:30 p.m., American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Ave., Springfield. Free. 703-960-9017.

VIENNA PARENTS OF TEENS, open house for Club Phoenix Teen Center, learn about its after-school activities and other events, meet the staff and complete a registration form. 5-6 p.m., Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE. Free. 703-255-5721.

SQUARE DANCE LESSONS, for all ages, learn modern western square dancing, sponsored by the Washington Area Square Dancers Cooperative Association. Casual dress, singles welcome. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Lincolnia Senior Center, 4710 N. Chambliss St., Alexandria. Free. 703-573-8378.

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WOMAN'S CLUB BREAKFAST, for age 21 and older, investigative reporter Ross McLaughlin discusses consumer-related stories, at a meeting of the Western Fairfax County Woman's Club. 10 a.m.-noon, Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd., Chantilly. Free; reservations required by Monday. Donations requested. 703-222-0997.

CENTREVILLE CIVIL WAR TALK, author Scott Patchan discusses "The Valley Campaign of 1864." 7:30 p.m., Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germaine Dr., Centreville. Free; registration required. 703-830-2223.

-- Compiled by JEAN MACK

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