Fairfax Community Events Sept. 6-13, 2007

Thursday, September 6, 2007

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://www.vtrcc.org.

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://www.novamoms.org.

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://www.wolftrap.org.

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://www.wolftrap.org.

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://www.taichicenter.com.

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.

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://www.thewomenscenter.org.

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.

MASON NECK WILDLIFE WALK, a park interpreter points out wildlife and answers questions while leading a walk along the Bay View Trail. 4-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon Sunday, Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton. Free. 703-339-2385.

SQUARE DANCE LESSONS, for all ages, 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 area. Free. 202-547-1304.

"AIDA," the Elton John-Tim Rice version of the opera, performed by 2nd Flight Productions Theatre Company. 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Chantilly High School, 4201 Stringfellow Rd. Saturday, $18; Sunday, $15. 571-451-6281 or http://www.2ndflightproductions.com.

FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS,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://www.wolftrap.org.

Sunday 9

QUILT SHOW, sale of antique and new quilts, books, patterns, fabrics, antique linens, stained glass and jewelry; demonstrations of quilting techniques; an exhibit of "Clothing for the Colonies," featuring rare fabric samples from the 16th and 17th centuries; live entertainment; food; and historic house tours. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sully Historic Site, 3601 Sully Rd., Chantilly. $8; seniors, $7; children, $5. 703-437-1794.

CONCERTS, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's woodwind quintet, 11 a.m.-noon; Altekameraden German band, 12:30-1:30 p.m.; and Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's string quartet, 2-3 p.m., Sully Historic Site, 3601 Sully Rd., Chantilly. Free. 703-437-1794.

SLAVIC AMERICAN FESTIVAL, traditional food, children's rides and games, bingo, dancing, face painting, Byzantine music, folk art and crafts. Noon-6:30 p.m., Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church, 3410 Woodburn Rd., Annandale. Free admission. 703-573-3986 or http://www.epiphanyofourlord.com.

18TH-CENTURY WEDDING, with bride and groom reenactors and a traditional wedding cake. 1-4 p.m. (wedding ceremony takes place at 2 p.m.), Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. $3; seniors and children, $2. 703-442-7557 or http://www.1771.org.

NICOLO WHIMSEY SHOW, for age 4 and older, juggling, music and comedy, with audience participation. 3 p.m., McLean Community Center, Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. $10; McLean District residents, $7. 703-790-0123 or http://www.mcleancenter.org.

ANNANDALE CHAMBER CONCERT, Virginia Chamber Orchestra, featuring trumpeter Steven Hendrickson of the National Symphony Orchestra. 4 p.m., Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Tpk., Annandale. Free. 703-354-4555.

MASON NECK EAGLE SEARCH, search for bald eagles with park staff; binoculars and spotting scope available to use. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Mason Neck State Park, meet at picnic area overlook, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton. Free. 703-339-2385.

SPRINGFIELD BINGO, for ages 12 and older, no smoking permitted, youths 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult. 7 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays, Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, 7011 Backlick Rd., Springfield. $1-$35. 703-569-9828.

JUDY COLLINS CONCERT, with Nanci Griffith. 8 p.m., Wolf Trap National Park, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. In-house, $38; lawn, $22. Tickets, 877-965-3872; information, 703-255-1868 or http://www.wolftrap.org.

Monday 10

FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD MEETING,9 a.m., Fairfax County Government Center, Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Pkwy. 703-324-3151.

COUNTY 9/11 CEREMONY, patriotic music by the Fairfax Jubil-Aires and comments by Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Gerald E. Connolly, Fire and Rescue Department Chief Ronald L. Mastin and Police Chief David M. Rohrer. 11:45 a.m., Fairfax County Government Center, 9/11 Memorial Grove, 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Free. 703-324-3247.

EVENT PLANNING CAREERS, three planners from the Webster Group discuss how to enter the field, sponsored by the Women's Center. 7-9 p.m., McLean Governmental Center, 1437 Balls Hill Rd., McLean. $45; members, $35; registration required. 703-281-2657 or http://www.thewomenscenter.org.

GEORGE WASHINGTON TALK, James Rees discusses his book "George Washington's Leadership Lessons: What the Father of Our Country Can Teach Us About Effective Leadership and Character." 7:30 p.m., Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria area. Free. 703-765-3645.

Tuesday 11

SEPT. 11 MEMORIAL, with retired Navy Capt. John Reichl as speaker, sponsored by American Legion Post 180 and the Town of Vienna. 9:45 a.m., Freeman Store and Museum, 131 Church St. NE. Free. 703-938-9535.

SEPT. 11 MUSICAL MEMORIAL, by the Falls Church Concert Band. 7:30 p.m., Annandale United Methodist Church, 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Free. 703-341-1222 or http://www.fallschurchconcertband.org.

BURKE MOTHERS FIRST MEETING, a support group for women who have left careers to raise children at home. 10:30 a.m., Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd., Burke. $28 annual membership fee. 703-827-5922 or http://www.mothersfirst.org.

FAIRFAX CITY COUNCIL MEETING,7 p.m., Fairfax City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St. 703-385-7935.

HERNDON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING, 7 p.m., Herndon Council Chambers, 765 Lynn St. 703-435-6804.

Wednesday 12

"OCEAN'S THIRTEEN," outdoor screening of action adventure film starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Al Pacino and Ellen Barkin. 8 p.m., Northern Virginia Community College, soccer lawn, 8333 Little River Tpk., Annandale. Free. 703-323-3484.

MOTHERS FIRST MEETING, a support group for women who have left careers to raise children at home. 10 a.m., Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St. $28 annual membership fee. 703-827-5922 or http://www.mothersfirst.org.

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.

Thursday 13

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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