Sen. Barack Obama returns to Virginia Thursday, holding a town hall in Fairfax County on economic security for women.

During the event, starting at 1:15 p.m. at Robinson Secondary School, Obama will discuss his proposals for improving economic opportunity for women and "ensuring that parents are better able to balance the demands of work and family."

Members of the public can pick up free tickets Wednesday at two Northern Virginia locations from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or until tickets are no longer available.

Tickets are available at 11184 Lee Highway, Fairfax City, or at 4308 Ridgewood Center Drive in Woodbridge.