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Fairfax Community Events July 17-24, 2008
Multi-Grammy-award winner Gladys Knight will sing her distinctive versions of soul, pop and rhythm and blues Saturday at Wolf Trap.
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"ALL THINGS CATS" BOOK SALE, coffee-table cat books, science cat books, signed-by-author cat books, cat breeding books and more for sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Dr. Admission, free. 703-689-2700.
"ART IN THE GARDEN," horticulturist Tammy Burke discusses how to make art for a garden, such as a copper trellis, leaf-imprinted stepping stones or a sphere covered with glass gems. 10 a.m., Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna. Free, reservations required. 703-255-3631.
FAIRFAX STATION KIDS MUSIC PROGRAM, an introduction to percussion instruments and rhythm by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's Overture to Orchestra Percussion Duo. 10-11 a.m., Burke Lake Park, amphitheater, 7315 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station. Free. 703-324-7469.
CHANTILLY KIDS MUSIC PROGRAM, Barbara Martin teaches children about rhythm, melody, harmony and lyrics through clapping, singing and playing games. 10-11 a.m., Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Rd., Chantilly. Free. 703-324-7469.
FAMILY ART WORKSHOP, for all ages, create wall hangings using repeated patterns of shapes cut from felt, then add sparkling beads, yarn, feathers and more. 10-11:30 a.m., McLean Project for the Arts, McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. $10 per individual or family; registration required. 703-790-1953 or e-mail info@mpaart.org.
RESTON PIRATE JACK SHOW, performs songs, such as chanties. 10-11 a.m., Lake Fairfax Park, amphitheater, 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston. Free. 703-324-7469.
ANNANDALE PUPPET SHOW, the Goodlife Theater performs "Backpack Puppets Dinosaur Show." 10-11 a.m., Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Free. 703-324-7469.
18TH-CENTURY MARKET FAIR,18th-century dancing and singing, crafts making, children's activities and period wares; food and beverages available for purchase. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. $5; seniors and children 3-12, $2.50; 2 and younger, free. 703-442-7557 or http:/
CHILDREN'S TEA PROGRAM, for ages 6 and older, storyteller Margaret Chatham tells classic tales of Brer Rabbit, followed by a full English tea. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria area. $25, reservations required. 703-941-7987.
"DADDY'S PLAY DAY," fathers and their children participate in recreational activities, such as a basketball game and arts and crafts; refreshments provided. Sponsored by the Fatherhood Collaborative and Gums Springs Community Center. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., the center, 8100 Fordson Rd., Gum Springs area. Free. 703-360-6088.
LUCIA AND LEVI CONCERT, rock, blues, jazz and reggae. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lake Anne Plaza, Plaza Fountain, 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston. Free. 703-476-4500.
CREATING COMICS, for teenagers, see comics from around the world, then create your own with graphic artist and author Matt Dembicki. 2:30 p.m., Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Kingstowne area. Free. 703-339-4610.
