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Thursday, November 5, 2009

Thursday 5

KINGS PARK USED-BOOK SALE, fiction, romance, science fiction, coffee table books, autographed books, children's books, audio cassettes, CDs and videos. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd., Burke. Admission, free. 703-232-8717.

ERNEST GAINES BOOK TALK, Wendi Kaufman discusses the themes and history behind the book "A Lesson Before Dying." 10:30 a.m., Fairfax City Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax City. Free. 703-293-6227.

BICYCLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE CLASS, for age 18 and older, sponsored by Fairfax City Parks and Recreation. 7-8:30 p.m. every other Thursday, Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn Rd., Fairfax City. Free, registration requested. 703-385-3943 or dick8437@yahoo.com.

CAREGIVERS PROGRAM, "Does Mom Really Need to Move?," about housing alternatives for a loved one, sponsored by the Fairfax County Department of Family Services' Fairfax Area Agency on Aging. 7-9 p.m., Lincolnia Adult Day Health Care Center, 4701 N. Chambliss St., Alexandria area. Free. 703-324-5205.

SPRINGFIELD BINGO, for age 16 and older. Youths 16 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult. No smoking permitted, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, 7011 Backlick Rd. $1-$39. 703-541-3139.

Friday 6

BURKE USED-BOOK SALE, for adults and children. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Rd., Burke. Admission, free. 703-644-7333.

ART RECEPTION AND TALK, local artist Elisabeth G. Hudgins discusses her acrylic and watercolor paintings on exhibit through November, 7:15 p.m.; reception, 6-8 p.m., Park Avenue Gallery, 111 Park Ave., Falls Church. Free. 703-534-4202 or http://www.firstfridayoffallschurch.com.

BOLLYWOOD FILM, RECEPTION, food and beverages, followed by a screening of the film "Saawariya." 6:30 p.m., Workhouse Arts Center, Gallery W-16, second floor, 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton. Free, tickets required. 703-495-0001 or http://www.workhousearts.org.

"THREE DAYS OF RAIN," performance of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Richard Greenberg. 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 22, 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Rd., Tysons Corner. $25; students, $15. 703-854-1856 or http://www.1ststagespringhill.org/rain.

RESTON COMMUNITY PLAYERS, performance of "Curtains." 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Nov. 14; 2:30 p.m. this Sunday, Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Rd. $21; seniors and students, $18. 703-476-4500 or http://www.restonplayers.org.

THE KING'S SINGERS, performing a varied program ranging from medieval music to Renaissance-era works, folk, classical, pop and jazz. 7:15 p.m. preconcert lecture; 8 p.m. concert, George Mason University, Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. $22, $36, $44. Tickets, 888-945-2468; information, 703-993-8888.

"SLEUTH," the mystery play is performed by the Vienna Theatre Company. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE. $10; seniors and students, $9. 703-255-6360 or http://www.viennava.gov.


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