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Fairfax Community Events Oct. 25-Nov. 1, 2007
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CHILDREN'S TEA PROGRAM, for age 6 and older, dress as a pirate or mermaid and follow a treasure map through gardens to discover "buried treasure," followed by an English tea. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria area. $25; reservations required. 703-941-7987.
MCLEAN 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., McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd. Free. 703-759-9141 or http:/
FALL GARDENING PROGRAM, information on plants to use in a fall garden, including a tour of trees, shrubs and perennials. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria area. $20; reservations required. 703-642-5173.
CHILDREN'S ART WORKSHOP, for children 4-8 accompanied by an adult, participants view Josephine Haden's dreamlike landscapes in the gallery, and then instructor Anthony Brock helps visitors create imaginary vacation landscapes using paint and collage. Bring copies of vacation photographs to cut and use for artwork. 10-11:30 a.m., McLean Project for the Arts, McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. $10 per family; registration required. 703-790-1953.
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES TOUR, horticulturist Laurie Short leads a tour of gardens and discusses the use, care and propagation of fall-peaking ornamental grasses. 10 a.m., Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna. Free; registration required. 703-255-3631.
MARITAL ASSETS AND DIVORCE, lawyer Leslye S. Fenton discusses how Virginia courts divide assets and liabilities in connection with divorce. 10 a.m.- noon, the Women's Center, 127 Park St. NE, Vienna. $45; members, $35; registration required. 703-281-2657 or http:/
USED BOOK SALE, topics include art, architecture, cooking, history, travel, spirituality and more; plus reference books, classic and popular fiction and children's books. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 4-8 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax City. 703-293-6227.
CRAFT AND ART FESTIVAL, decorative and functional works by 75 artists and craftspeople. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Tpk., Annandale. $7, covers both days. 703-883-4760.
MASON NECK BIRDING BY THE BAY, hike along the Bay View Trail with park staff to look for songbirds, waterfowl and bald eagles. 10:15 a.m. Saturdays in October, Mason Neck State Park, meet behind the Visitor Center, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton. Free. 703-339-2385.
COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN HOUSE, tour the center, talk with staff and Advisory Council members about programs and activities you would like to see at the center. Refreshments, games and door prizes provided. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Southgate Community Center, 12125 Pinecrest Rd., Reston. Free. 703-830-0676.
"MAKING PEACE WITH FOOD," a nutrition workshop that focuses on emotional eating. 1-4 p.m., the Women's Center, 127 Park St. NE, Vienna. $55; members, $45; registration required. 703-281-2657 or http:/
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW, hundreds of cut mum cultivars, mums in hanging baskets, container-grown varieties, bonsai exhibits and a design competition, sponsored by the Old Dominion Chrysanthemum Society. 2-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Merrifield Garden Center, Fair Oaks, 12101 Lee Hwy., Fairfax. Free. 703-560-8776.
