Fairfax Community Events Sept. 6-13, 2007
Fairfax Community Events Sept. 6-13, 2007
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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Thursday 6
FALL CARNIVAL, rides, games and food, sponsored by the Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce. 6-10 p.m. today, 6-11 p.m. tomorrow, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 11-7 p.m. Sunday, Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Rd. Fees charged for rides and food. 703-281-1333 or http:/
DOCUMENTING PERSONAL HISTORY, a peer-run class for people interested in documenting their life stories for themselves and future generations. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna. Free admission; refreshment fee, $5. 703-255-6360.
GARDEN STROLL AND TEA, a guided tour of gardens followed by a full English tea at a historic house. 1-3 p.m., Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria area. $24; reservations required. 703-941-7987.
MCLEAN THEATER AUDITIONS, roles for adults and children, for a play about the history of the McLean and Great Falls areas since the 17th century, sponsored by McLean-Great Falls Celebrate Virginia organization. 7-10 p.m., McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. Free. 703-734-1811.
MOTHERS AND MORE PARTY, for all mothers, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Mothers and More, with cake and information on the founding of the parental advocacy organization. 7:30 p.m., Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Pkwy., Fairfax. Free. 866-716-7766 or http:/
WOLF TRAP CONCERT, by Brian Culbertson and Average White Band. 8 p.m., Wolf Trap National Park, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. In-house, $40; lawn, $22. Tickets, 877-965-3872; information, 703-255-1868 or http:/
FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING,8 p.m., Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Rd., Falls Church. 571-423-1050.
Friday 7
SEED LECTURE, propagation horticulturist Mary Frogale discusses seed saving, including harvesting, drying, cleaning and storage; participants will visit gardens to collect seeds from unique annuals and perennials. 9:30-11 a.m., Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria area. $20; reservations required. 703-642-5173.
MICHAEL MCDONALD CONCERT,8 p.m., Wolf Trap National Park, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. In-house, $42; lawn, $25. Tickets, 877-965-3872; information, 703-255-1868 or http:/
Saturday 8
TAI CHI PRACTICE, for all ages, outdoors, wear comfortable clothing and footwear, sponsored by the T'ai Chi Ch'uan Study Center of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. 8-9 a.m. Saturdays, McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd. Free. 703-759-9141 or http:/
COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET, jewelry, furniture, decorative items, appliances, toys, CDs, DVDs and clothing, sponsored by the McLean Community Center. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Business Bank Parking Garage, 1451 Dolley Madison Blvd. Free admission. 703-790-0123.
RAIN GARDENS, a master gardener discusses the damaging effects of runoff and how rain gardens can alleviate storm drainage problems. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria area. $12; registration required. 703-642-5173.
