Fairfax Community Events Jan. 8-15, 2009
Fairfax Community Events Jan. 8-15, 2009
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Thursday 8
FORECLOSURE DISCUSSION, for homeowners and renters who live in Fairfax County, hosted by Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill); representatives from Legal Services of Northern Virginia will be available to provide foreclosure counseling and answer questions. 7-9 p.m., Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston. Free; registration required. 703-478-0283.
ADVENTURES IN LEARNING REGISTRATION, for age 50 and older, register for classes to be held Thursdays, Jan. 15-March 5, sponsored by the Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna. Classes include bridge, tai chi, national and international affairs, "Great ladies of Song," "Writing Your Spiritual Autobiography" and more. Registration, 10 a.m.-noon today, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Oakton. $35 for eight-week session at the church. 703-281-0538.
FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Rd., Falls Church. 571-423-1050.
FAIRFAX ESL REGISTRATION, register 7-9 p.m. today for a 12-week English as a Second Language program to be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, beginning Tuesday, St. George's United Methodist Church, 4910 Ox Rd., Fairfax. $20; registration required. 703-385-4550.
PROGRAM ON BEES, entomologist T'ai Roulston of the Blandy Experimental Farm in Boyce discusses pollination and the diversity of native bee species and their ecological interactions in eastern North America. Sponsored by the Virginia Native Plant Society. 7:30 p.m., Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria. Free. 703-642-5173.
SWING DANCE, music by J.P. McDermott, 8-10 p.m.; swing dance lesson, 7:30 p.m., Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr., Fairfax City. $10. 703-424-1745 or http:/
INFORMATION ON TRINITY SCHOOL, for families of seventh- through 12th-grade students. 7:30 p.m., Trinity School at Meadow View, 2849 Meadow View Rd., Falls Church. Free. 703-876-1920.
Friday 9
GREAT FALLS FIRESIDE STORY TIME, for age 6 and older, listen to a story told by the fireside and visit exhibit animals; with refreshments. 10:30 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Jan. 23, Riverbend Nature Center, 8814 Jeffery Rd., Great Falls. $6 per child; $2 per adult; registration required. 703-759-9018.
SOUSA STYLE CONCERT, by the United States Marine Band. 7:30 p.m., George Mason University, Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. Free. 703-993-8888 or http:/
FAIRFAX CITY CHORAL CONCERT, a classical program by the U.S. Navy Band's Sea Chanters. 8 p.m., Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr., Fairfax City. Free. 703-352-2787.
Saturday 10
LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROGRAM, learn principles of design to create a plan for your yard. 9:30-11 a.m., Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria. $15; registration required. 703-642-5173.
HOLIDAY CARD CRAFT RECYCLING WORKSHOP, how to turn old cards into baskets and boxes. 10 a.m., Cherry Hill Farmhouse, 312 Park Ave., Falls Church. $5; reservations required. 703-248-5171.
