Fairfax Community Events Aug. 7-14, 2008
Fairfax Community Events Aug. 7-14, 2008
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Thursday 7
GARDEN STROLL AND TEA, a docent-led tour of gardens, followed by a breakfast tea. 9-11 a.m., Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria area. $25; reservations required. 703-941-7987.
KIDS GUNSTON HALL SLEUTH PROGRAM, for children 6-12 accompanied by an adult, uncover clues to a Mason family mystery by exploring Gunston Hall grounds and taking a child-oriented mansion tour. Solve the mystery and receive a prize. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays, through Aug. 28, Gunston Hall Plantation, 10709 Gunston Rd., Mason Neck. $8; seniors, $7; ages 6-12, $5. 703-550-9220 or http:/
CHANTILLY/CENTREVILLE MOTHERS FIRST MEETING, a support group for women who have left careers to raise their children. 10:15 a.m., Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr. $28 annual membership fee. 703-827-5922 or http:/
RESTON CHILDREN'S SHOW, by the Peter McCory One-Man Band. 11-11:30 a.m., Lake Anne Plaza, 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston. Free. 703-620-5554.
SUMMER STORIES AND SPRINKLERS, children and their parents listen to stories at Vienna's one-room library, then take a run through sprinklers on the Town Green. Take a lawn chair or a blanket. 1:30 p.m. today and next Thursday, Freeman Store and Museum, 131 Church St. NE, Vienna. Free. 703-255-6360.
FALLS CHURCH ART SHOW AND CONCERT, woodblock cuts by Jill Saxton Smith and blues and rock-and-roll by the Tom Principato Band. Take a lawn chair or a blanket. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cherry Hill Park, 312 Park Ave., Falls Church. Free. 703-248-5178 or http:/
RESTON REGGAE AND AFR0-CUBAN MUSIC, by Mama Jama. 7-9 p.m., Lake Anne Plaza, 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston. Free. 703-476-4500.
GIPSY KINGS CONCERT, music performed in flamenco style. 8 p.m. today-tomorrow, 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:/
Friday 8
FAIRFAX CITY USED BOOK SALE, noon-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Truro Church, 10520 Main St., Fairfax City. Admission, free. 703-644-6512.
CARIBBEAN MUSIC, by Stephen Samuel. 7:30 p.m., Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Mount Vernon area. Free. 703-324-7469.
"INTO THE WOODS" the Vienna Youth Players perform Stephen Sondheim's musical. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE. $10; seniors and students, $9. 703-255-6360.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY MUSICAL FESTIVAL, singer-songwriter Edwin McCain performs roots rock, 8 p.m.; gates open at 6 p.m., Shrine Mont Camp and Conference Center, 221 Shrine Mont Cir., Orkney Springs. $25, reserved pavilion seating; lawn seating: $20; 17 and younger, $10. 800-459-3396 or http:/
