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Fairfax Community Events Jan. 8-15, 2009
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LEGAL ASPECTS OF SEPARATION AND DIVORCE, lawyer Jeffrey Sprowls discusses the rights and responsibilities of parties involved in separation or divorce. Learn how the legal process works in Virginia, sponsored by the Women's Center. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., McLean Governmental Center, 1437 Balls Hill Rd., McLean. $55; members, $45; registration required. 703-281-2657 or http:/
IRISH DANCE CLASSES, learn Irish ceili and set dancing, no experience or partner required, sponsored by the O'Neill-Malcom Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann. 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through Feb. 14, Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn Rd., Fairfax City. $40 per six-class session; members, $30. 703-707-8104, http:/
MASON NECK WINTER WATERFOWL, meet park staff and search for swans, ducks and other migrating waterfowl that live in Belmont Bay in winter. Binoculars and spotting scope available to use. 10:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays in January, Mason Neck State Park, meet at the visitor center, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton. Free. 703-339-2385.
MCLEAN CHILDREN'S CONCERT, for age 4 and older, the story of Gustafer Yellowgold told through music, moving images and songs by Morgan Taylor. 2 p.m., McLean Community Center, Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave. $12; McLean residents, $8. 703-790-0123.
MOUNT VERNON STORYTELLING, for children 3-8 accompanied by an adult, stories about the country's first inauguration. 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Jan. 25, Mount Vernon, Hands-on History Room in the Donald W. Reynolds Education Center, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., south of Alexandria. $15; ages 6-11, $7; 5 and younger, free. 703-780-2000.
MASON NECK EAGLE SEARCH, meet park staff and search for bald eagles. Binoculars and spotting scope available to use. 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 31, Mason Neck State Park, meet at the visitor center, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton. Free. 703-339-2385.
BAY VIEW SUNSET WALK, look for diurnal animals getting ready for the night and listen for their calls before sunset, led by a park staff member. 4 p.m. Saturdays, through Jan. 31, Mason Neck State Park, meet at the visitor center, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton. Free. 703-339-2385.
ART EXHIBIT CLOSING RECEPTION, for Solomon T. Wondimu's exhibit "Skin: America in Black and White." The exhibit features large media pieces, digital prints, wall paint on canvas, sculpture and video. 5-8 p.m., George Mason University, Fine Arts Gallery, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. Free. 703-993-2787.
RESTON CONTRA DANCE, Michael Barraclough calls the contra dances to the music of the June Apple Band. No partner necessary. Bring a snack to share. Beginners workshop, 7:15-8 p.m.; dance, 8-10:45 p.m., Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Rd. $7; workshop, free. 703-709-9121.
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JUMPER HORSE SHOW, watch local residents compete indoors in a variety of jumping classes. 9 a.m., Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 W. Ox Rd., Herndon. Free. 703-437-9101.
SUNDAY "LASSIE" FILM MATINEE, noon-1:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m., Frying Pan Farm Park, visitor center, 2709 W. Ox Rd., Herndon. Free. 703-437-9101.
TABLEWARE AND TEA PROGRAM, learn how to keep china, glass, silverware and linens in good condition, followed by a full English tea. 1-3 p.m., Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria. $25; registration required. 703-941-7987.
