Obamacare for Business, Fairfax Studio Housing, Mount Vernon Programs and "Just Stories"

Here are five things you need to know this week. Tell us what wee need to know! Post an event or share your news and opinions on our board. 

1. Health Care Law: What Small Businesses Need to Know — Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) is hosting an event designed for small business owners who want to learn more about navigating changes to health care law. The discussion, “Navigating the Affordable Care Act: Make Health Reform Work for Your Company,” takes place Thursday at Alexandria’s Landmark Mall in the community room, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

2. Residential Studio Zoning — Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday to discuss several issues, including whether to authorize a public hearing on a new special-use zoning designation for studio housing. If authorized, the public hearings will be held this fall. Complete agenda.

3. Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington — This program at George Washington's Mount Vernon gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at meal prep in the days of George an Martha Washington. The program ends on Aug. 11.

4. Just Stories — Sherwood Regional Library hosts an event for children ages 2-6 at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

5. Browne Academy Preschool Storytime — "Join our Preschool Director for storytime and crafts! This event is free, and all are welcome to attend (children ages 0-5). For more information please call: 703-960-3000."