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Fairfax Community Events Jan. 8-15, 2009
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LANDSCAPING LECTURE, author Richard Darke discusses strategies for creating private gardens and landscapes that celebrate cultural and biological diversity. 1:30-3 p.m., Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria. $20; registration required. 703-941-7987.
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY PROGRAM, Lauranett Lee, curator of African American History at the Virginia Historical Society, discusses the exhibition "Sites and Stories: African American History in Virginia." 2 p.m., Fairfax Museum, 10209 Main St., Fairfax. Free. 703-385-8414.
LANDSCAPING WITH CHRYSANTHEMUMS, learn what steps to take now to produce fall colors in your garden at a meeting of the Old Dominion Chrysanthemum Society. 2:30 p.m., Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church. Free. 703-560-8776.
CAPITOL STEPS PERFORMANCE, political humor troupe, to benefit West Potomac High School's crew team. Refreshments available. 4 p.m., the school's Springbank Auditorium, 6500 Quander Rd., Alexandria area. $30; $25 in advance. 703-328-7240.
WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN ACCORDION SOCIETY, Daniel Darrikhuma gives a workshop on playing gospel and religious music. Bring your accordion or just listen. 4 p.m., Sleepy Hollow United Methodist Church, 3435 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church. Free. 703-671-5395 or http:/
HOT SOUP CONCERT, the vocal trio, accompanied by guitar, banjo and lap dulcimer, plays folk and novelty songs, swing tunes, nostalgia songs and topical ballads. 7 p.m., Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. $15; members, $12. 703-501-6061 or http:/
SPRINGFIELD BINGO, for age 12 and older, no smoking permitted, youths 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult. 7 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays, Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, 7011 Backlick Rd. $1-$35. 703-569-9828.
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FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD MEETING, 9 a.m., Fairfax County Government Center, the Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Pkwy. 703-324-3151.
Tuesday 13
FRIENDS OF VALE SCHOOLHOUSE MEETING, a women's group dedicated to preserving the 1888 schoolhouse. Food writer Domenica Marchetti will be the guest speaker. 9:15 a.m., Vale Schoolhouse, 3124 Fox Mill Rd., Oakton. Free. 703-264-3589 or http:/
FAIRFAX CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7 p.m., Fairfax City Hall annex, Room 100, 10455 Armstrong St. 703-385-7935.
VIENNA LIBRARY TOUR, branch manager Andrew Pendergrass leads a tour and discusses the library's services. 7:30-9 p.m., Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Free. 703-255-6360.
Wednesday 14
ANNANDALE PRESCHOOL CO-OP OPEN HOUSE, learn about the parent-led, developmentally oriented cooperative school for ages 2-5. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday and Jan. 16, Annandale Cooperative Preschool, 8410 Little River Tpk. Free. 703-978-6127 or http:/
