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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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BURKE FESTIVAL, crafts, carousel rides, pony rides, hayrides, a jumbo slide, a moonbounce, children's rides, live entertainment and food. 10 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; wine tasting with appetizers and music, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Burke Center Conservancy, 6060 Burke Centre Pkwy. Daytime events, free; wine tasting event, $5. 703-978-2928.
MCLEAN DIVORCE WORKSHOP, lawyer Jeffrey Sprowls discusses the rights and responsibilities of parties involved in separation and divorce, sponsored by the Women's Center. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., McLean Governmental Center, 1437 Balls Hill Rd. $55; members, $45; registration required. 703-281-2657 or http:/
SPRINGFIELD FESTIVAL, train and pony rides, a moon bounce, a slide, games, crafts, vendor booths, food and live music. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., St. John's United Methodist Church, 5312 Backlick Rd., Springfield. Free admission; fees for rides. 703-256-6655.
AMERICAN INDIAN FESTIVAL, Indian lore, crafts, storytelling and dancing, highlighting the traditions of tribes that formerly inhabited the Virginia region. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. $8; 2 and younger, free. 703-759-9018.
BIRDING BY THE BAY, hike along the Bay View Trail with park staff to look for songbirds, waterfowl and bald eagles. 10:15-11:15 a.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 29, Mason Neck State Park, meet behind the Visitor Center, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton. Free. 703-339-2385.
AAUW OPEN HOUSE, for Vienna Branch of the American Association of University Women, information on the organization's programs and groups. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Free. 703-255-3020.
DULLES DAY FESTIVAL, aircraft on display, a car show, live music, food, games and other children's activities, a raffle and a plane pull, in which teams of 20 people pull a 150,000-pound aircraft in a competition. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department to raise money for Special Olympics of Virginia. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dulles International Airport, Fedex Terminal, behind Cargo buildings 5 and 6. Free admission and parking. 703-359-4301.
BACKYARD HABITATS, how to obtain National Wildlife Federation certification for a yard, school or business property; plus information on how to create a toad abode. 1-2 p.m., Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce St., Annandale. Free. 703-941-1065.
DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES SHOW, workshops, and dollhouses sold, sponsored by the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts. 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1800 Presidents St., Reston. $5; 12 and younger, free. 703-709-1234.
MASON NECK REPTILES, information on reptiles and amphibians that live in the park; animals shown. 2-3 p.m. Saturdays in September, Mason Neck State Park, picnic area, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton. Free. 703-339-2385.
ORIOLES-RED SOX TRIP, a charter bus trip to Camden Yards in Baltimore to see the Orioles play the Boston Red Sox. There will be time to explore Baltimore's Inner Harbor before the game. Bus departs at 2:30 p.m. from Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna. $78; Vienna residents, $65; includes transportation and a game ticket. 703-255-6360.
RESTON FIGURE SKATING SHOW, champions perform for the third annual U.S. and World Figure Skating Champions, Live! Sponsored by the Michael Weiss Foundation to provide skating scholarships to young skaters. 3 p.m., Skatequest, 1800 Michael Faraday Dr., Reston. $20-$50. 703-709-1010.
