The Connection

Friday/July 10

Pokemon League. 3- 6 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5-18. More information at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ph/.

Great Decisions Foreign Policy Series. 1 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions program; privacy in the Digital Age. Adults.

Family Game Time. 3:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Drop-in and play assorted board games with friends and family. All skill levels and ages welcome.

Fireflies in July. 7:30 - 9 p.m. Brown's Chapel - 1575 Brown’s Chapel Road. Fireflies, or lightning bugs, are insects that produce their own light. Discover what makes them glow and why they want to be seen in the darkness. Take a short hike in search of flashing fireflies and make a glowing craft. Reservations required by July 7. Fee: $7/person RA members, $9/person Non-members All ages. naturecenter@reston.org, 703-476-9689.

Senior Tea. 1-2 p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Street, Herndon. Every month seniors are invited to visit the gallery to view the current exhibit and enjoy a cup of tea and a sweet treat. All teas are free and open to the public. http://www.artspaceherndon.com/events-2/senior-tea/ .

Fun & Games. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke. Game day! The library is bringing out their board games for an afternoon of gaming fun. Age 6-12.

Friday-Sunday/July 10-26

“Jesus Christ Superstar.” 8 p.m. The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. “Jesus Christ Superstar” is based on the accounts in the Gospels of the final days of Jesus of Nazareth, from his arrival in Jerusalem until his crucifixion. A large part of the plot focuses on the character of Judas Iscariot. Although the setting and style of the show are contemporary, it is faithful to the biblical accounts of the events. Tickets: $23-$25. www.McLeanPlayers.org.

Saturday/July 11

Puzzled Again. 4-6 p.m. Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., NW, Vienna. The Vienna Arts Society once again presents walls of giant puzzles created by assembling 12” puzzle pieces. Each piece is an original artwork featuring a drawing, painting or collage. Dozens of artists have works available to purchase through a silent auction to benefit the arts in Vienna.

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. 8:15 a.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Wolf Trap Road, Vienna. National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Shiyeon Sung. $20-58. http://www.wolftrap.org.

Kayak Mini Float Trip. 11 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. A scenic wagon ride from the Visitor Center to the launch site at Riverbend Park, followed by a 1.5-mile instructor-led float trip down through riffles and flat water. No previous experience necessary. Cost is $38. For information, call 703-759-9018.

6th Annual Ukulele Festival. 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. The free festival features performances by several acclaimed ukulele musicians, music demonstrations, open to the public morning jam session, festival vendors, and other family friendly activities. The event features a wide variety of music genres ranging from blues, traditional Hawaiian, swing, to folk. www.lakeanneplaza.com

11th Annual Herndon Without Hunger. 5-6 p.m. Herndon High School, 700 Bennett Street, Herndon. For over a decade, Foundation for Appropriate and Immediate Temporary Help (FAITH) has coordinated Herndon without Hunger to provide families in need with a supply of essential food items. The idea behind this concept is to temporarily remove the burden of purchasing food so that struggling families may focus their efforts on taking care of other expenses or improving their current life circumstances. www.faithus.org.

Reston Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, May 2-Nov. 14. Named the best farmers market in Northern Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine. Lake Anne Village Center, 11401 North Shore Drive, Reston. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/restonmkt.htm

Butterfly Count. 9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. Adults. Meet fellow butterfly lovers, learn tips on identification and have fun while helping to collect important information on our fluttering friends. Data will be submitted to the North American Butterfly Association for their national 4th of July Butterfly Count report. Reservations required by July 9. naturecenter@reston.org, 703-476-9689.

5K Trail Run. 7:30 a.m. Lake Fairfax, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. Noufal Hair Salon will sponsor a 5K trail run and one mile walk to benefit the African village of Vihiga, Kenya.Cost of participation is $18 for adults and $8 for those under 16. All proceeds from the event will be donated toward the construction of a sustainable library in Kenya. This library will also include a room for volunteers to stay while participating in health, education, and environmental projects in Kenya. Registration for the event can be found at: serveavillage.org.

Obon Festival. 5:30 -9 p.m. Highlighting Japanese culture at Ekoji Buddhist Temple, 6500 Lakehaven Lane, Fairfax Station. Visit www.ekoji.org for more.

“Still Alice.” 1-5 p.m. David R. Pinn Community Center, 10225 Zion Drive, Fairfax. The Burke/West Springfield Without Walls (BWSSCWoW) will be co-sponsoring with AARP a movie showing of “Still Alice.” Julianne Moore won Best Actress as an accomplished professor diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease who learns that her worth is comprised of more than her ability to remember. Participants are invited to stick around after the movie to learn about local resources available to care for oneself and loved ones.

Creative Writers Club. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke.

Do you enjoy writing fiction, poetry, non-fiction and/or memoirs? Join in for sharing, discussion and feedback of works in progress. Teen volunteer facilitates. Age 13-18.

Lorton Junior Chess Club. 2 p.m. Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Practice chess and learn new moves. Age 8-12.

Amazing Animals. 10:30 a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Meet and learn about birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.

Tai Chi. 8 a.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Enjoy free, drop-in Art of Movement classes featuring Yoga, Hula, Mat Pilates, Surfset and Tai Ch.! No experience is necessary, bring your own mat.

Ceramics Ice Cream Social Fundraiser. 12-4 p.m.Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Purchase a one-of-a-kind handmade ice cream bowl created by Workhouse students, instructors and ceramic artists and fill it with ice cream! Participants can also enjoy live performances by The Great Zucchini and 50 Man Machine. $20 donation includes bowl, ice cream and toppings.

2nd Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. The 2nd Saturday Art Walk at the Workhouse showcases the diverse work of more than 100 visual artists in a unique historic venue, creating an atmosphere that encourages visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of this creative community.

Sheep Dog Detectives. 10:30 a.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Dudley Dog and friends solve crimes in a fun puppet show. Sign up each child and adult separately. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/

Creative Writers Club. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Stop by for sharing, discussion and feedback on works in progress. Ages 13-18. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/

Sunday/July 12

Wagon Ride - Journey to the Potomac River. 11 a.m. - noon. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. Enjoy riding through the woods and along the Potomac River while learning about the park’s wildlife and past American Indian inhabitants. Cost is $5 . For more information, call 703-759-9018.

Sunrise Kayak Tour. 7-9 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. Paddle with a naturalist and learn about the river’s historic and natural beauty. This is not a whitewater tour. The cost is $38 per person. For more information, call 703-759-9018.

Ruthie & the Wranglers. 5 p.m. The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. D.C.-based, roots music group Ruthie and the Wranglers continue roping in new fans with their high-powered honkytonk, country and rockabilly music.

The Ghost of Versailles. 3 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Wolf Trap Road, Vienna. The Ghosts of Versailles encompasses comedy, romance, intrigue, revenge and malice. $32-88. http://www.wolftrap.org.

Lake Anne Summer Film Festival: E.T. 8 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. The free outdoor festival will take place each month on selected Sunday’s and will feature some great flicks from classic to comedy. Grab a date, the family or a group of friends, bring the lawn chairs and a picnic and enjoy flicks under the stars.

Workhouse Farmers Market. 1-5 p.m., at the Workhouse, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Every Sunday on the quad is a producer-only market for discerning shoppers featuring locally grown fruits and vegetables, locally raised meats and poultry and local foods from breads to salsas and sausages. http://www.workhousearts.org. Runs through Sept. 13.

Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, May 3-Nov. 8. Featuring fresh produce, a Swiss bakery and potted plants and herbs. VRE Parking Lot, 8990 Lorton Station Boulevard, Lorton. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/lortonmkt.htm

Fairfax Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, May 10-Oct. 25. 10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax. www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com/

Fair Lakes Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4501 Market Commons Drive, Fairfax. www.greentowns.com/initiative/farmers-market/fair-lakes-farmers-market-fairfax-va.

Monday/July 13

To Kill A Mockingbird Read-A-Thon. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, McLean. To celebrate the release of Harper Lee’s new book “Go Set A Watchman,” Barnes & Noble Center will host a read-a-thon. Their goal is to read “To Kill A Mockingbird” from cover to cover. Local educators, students, authors, actors and book lovers of all kind will be guest readers. If you are interested in participating as a guest reader contact the store at crm2238@bn.com or call 703-506-6756.

Sensory Friendly Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowmn Towne Drive, Reston. The multi-sensory story time provides plenty of time for interactive stories, songs, music and social interaction and is geared toward children with special needs. Birth-5 with adult.

Terrific Twos. 11 a.m. Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Let's go on a picnic: Feast on summer fun with picnic themed stories, songs, games and movement. Age 2 with adult.

Lego Club. 2 p.m. Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Use your imagination and keep your engineering and problem solving skills flowing with an abundance of LEGO bricks. Ages 6-12.

Writers Group. 7 p.m. Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Join the Writers Group to receive support and feedback including all levels of writing experience. The group reviews works-in-progress from up to three members each month. Adults.

Maker Lab. 3:30 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. Crafts using tubes and egg cartons. Ages 5-9.

Tuesday/July 14

National Ballet of China. 8:30 a.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Fusing western ballet with traditional Chinese dance, the story tells of star-crossed lovers. $20-65. http://www.wolftrap.org

Home Food Preservation. 7 - 8:30 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. Adults. Learn to preserve your garden’s bounty at this introductory class, covering a variety of methods, including canning, fermentation, drying/dehydration, and freezing. Learn the science behind food preservation, safety precautions, kitchen set up, and jar and equipment prep as well as food and recipe selection. There will be a "dry" demo of the procedure for filling jars. Reservations required by July 11. Fee: $5/person RA members, $7/person Non-members.naturecenter@reston.org.

Duct Tape Program. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke.

The many miraculous uses of duct tape. Come and see how easy it is to create something beautiful and functional with duct tape. Shannyn Snyder presents. Age 12-18.

Calling All Guys. 7 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Book discussion group for boys. “Al Capone Does My Shirts” by Gennifer Choldenko. Age 9-12 with adult.

Second Tuesday Book Group. 7 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. A discussion of the book The Department of Speculation by Jenny Offill. For more information go to fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches.

Preschool Duplos. 10:30 a.m. Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Thousands of Duplos await you and your creativity. Come with friends or make new ones. Age 2-5 with adult.

Bedtime Storytime. 7p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. Come in your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy bedtime stories and music. Age birth-5 with adult.

Tales to Tails. 4:30 p.m. City of Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street Fairfax. Children ages 6-12 can read to a trained therapy dog. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/

Wednesday/July 15

Treasured Three to Fives. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. Join us for an early literacy enhanced storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Age 3-5 with adult. Register at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/dm/.

Small Wonders. 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Oakton Library. 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Short stories for you and your child. Age 13-23 months with adult. Register at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ok/.

Grooms Night Out. 6:30 p.m. Capital Custom Clothiers, 203 Washington St., Suite D, Occoquan. Free, fun event for engaged couples that will focus on style options and fashion tips for the groom. Food, drink and door prizes.

Under the Sea. 10:30 a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Meet live sea creatures. Ages 6-12.

Storytime Picnic. 12 p.m. Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Bring a picnic lunch and listen to stories and songs. Age 0-5 with adult.

Thursday/July 16

Dragonfly Class: An Introduction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. Adults. Learn about the fast and fascinating lives of Reston’s "flying dragons". Join guest naturalist Kevin Munroe of the Fairfax County Park Authority as he focuses on basic identification, natural history and conservation of local dragonflies. Learn to identify Reston’s common dragonflies, and get a basic introduction to their bizarre behavior and complex history. Reservations required by July 13. Fee: $5/person, or free for Dragonfly Count participants. naturecenter@reston.org.

Afternoon Reading Group. 1 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. “The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II” by Denise Kiernan.

Preschool Science 123. 2:30 p.m. Mad Science presents fun and amazing experiments. Ages 3-6 with adult.

Bedtime Stories: Superhero Training. 7 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Learn to be a Superhero. Stories, activities and a craft. Wear your best Superhero attire. Age 3-5 with adult.

Springfield Writers’ Group. 7 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. Share your work, give and receive feedback in a supportive setting. Adults.

We All Scream for Ice Cream. 2 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Kingstowne Library will be offering a class where participants can paint their own ice cream bowl. For more information go to fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches.

Mother Goose Story Time. 10:30 a.m.City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street Fairfax. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays. For babies up to 23 months old with adult. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/

Magic Tree House Club. 4:30 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road Burke. Stop by to read and discuss story 16 in the “Magic Tree House” series. c

Teen Video Production Workshop. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road Burke. Learn basic editing, cinematography and camera settings from Sam Sikors, an award winning cinematographer and Robinson High School Student. Teens. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/

Library Playdate. 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road Burke. Drop in with 1-2 year olds to allow them to play with other toddlers. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/

Friday/July 17

Minion Fun. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Become a certified Minion and attend Villain-Con in our stores to help search for the most despicable villain to follow. Activities and giveaways round out the fun. Space is limited. You must be registered to attend. To register call the store at 703-506-2937.

Fun Flicks. 10:30 a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Watch movies based on children's books.

Cool Cow Comedy Presents Carmen Lynch. 8 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Each month (and sometimes twice a month) Cool Cow Comedy's headliners and featured performers take the stage in the W-3 Theare. Host and Comedian Rahmein Mostafavi leads regular sold out shows, making Cool Cow a staple of the entertainment options in Lorton.

Children’s Yoga. 10:30 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Kingstowne Library will be offering a yoga class for children. For more information go to fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches.

Saturday/July 18

Model Trains and Thomas at Open House. 1-5 p.m. Historic Vienna Train Station, 231 Dominion Road NE, Vienna. See and hear model trolleys and steam and diesel trains plus Thomas and some of his friends. The layout reflects the mountainous terrain and towns of Western North Carolina with award winning structures. Free. www.nvmr.org.

Kayak Mini Float Trip. 11 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. A scenic wagon ride from the Visitor Center to the launch site at Riverbend Park, followed by a 1.5-mile instructor-led float trip down through riffles and flat water. No previous experience necessary. Cost is $38. For information, call 703-759-9018.

Legos in the Library. 2- 4 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Get creative with legos. Legos provided. Age 5-12. More information at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/gf/.

Electric Bicycle Event. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 224 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Learn more about the benefits, ease of use and fun that an electric bicycle can offer everyone. Come test ride a bike, and have a burger and drink on us.

Star Wars Saturday. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Fans of all ages join us for exclusive products, activities, cosplay, trivia and for a chance to win a Star Wars character standee.

The Art of Camouflage. 11 a.m. - Noon. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. All ages. Some animals simply blend in, while others take camouflage to amazing levels. From green-colored frogs and bugs blending into the undergrowth to moths that resemble bird droppings, there are amazing examples of camouflage right under our noses. Explore the gardens and trails in search of hidden critters. Reservations required by July 15. Fee: $5/person RA members, $7/person Non-members. naturecenter@reston.org.

Clifton Film Festival. 7 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Enjoy live music, food and original films under the stars. During the event there will be two awards ceremonies, student's awards will be given during intermission and the 19+ category at the closing of the festival. Visit cliftonfilmfest.com.

Pilates. 8 a.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Enjoy free, drop-in Art of Movement classes featuring Yoga, Hula, Mat Pilates, Surfset and Tai Ch.! No experience is necessary, bring your own mat.

The Living Rainforest. 10:30 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Participants get to meet live animals from the rainforest. For more information go to fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches.

Uno, Dos, Tres Con Andres. 10:30 a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Musician Andres Salguero will be performing music for participants to sing and dance to. For more information go to fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches.

Family Math Games. 2 p.m. City of Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street Fairfax. Build math and logic skills with family math games. All ages.

Saturday-Sunday/July 18-19

Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771 Market Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Sit in the shade and savor roast chicken and spicy sausages, enjoy dancing and singing with the fiddler, test your water color and writing skills with Mr. Andrews at the Stationer. Visit http://1771.org for more.

Sunday/July 19

Scott Miller. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Singer, songwriter and farmer Scott Miller will perform an acoustic show. http://www.jamminjava.com/event/871765

Jennifer Cutting’s OCEAN Orchestra. 5 p.m. The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. What do you get when you cross Scottish and Irish jigs with a rock and roll rhythm section; power-pop and classical symphonic themes with spine-tingling electronics? You get OCEAN, the intoxicating musical cocktail from genre-bending composer/bandleader Jennifer Cutting. Cutting directs an all-star ensemble of the Washington, D.C. area's favorite Celtic musicians, in music ranging from ethereal to rockin’.

Manga Mania. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Discover this popular style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels. Enjoy a special offer, activities and giveaways.

Dragonfly Count. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Meet at Bright Pond - Park at the end of the Bright Pond Lane cul-de-sac.Adults. Join local dragonfly experts, learn tips on identification and have fun while helping to obtain important information on our fast-flying friends. Reservations required by July 16. naturecenter@reston.org.

Model Trains Display. 1-4 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. The Northern Virginia NTRAK Club will have N gauge model trains on display and running. Museum members and children 4 and under, free; children 5-15, $2; adults 16 and older, $4. www.fairfax-station.org.

Hooray for Hollywood. 7:30 p.m. Richard J. Ernst Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. The concert will focus on musical themes from some of Hollywood’s most popular motion pictures such as “Titanic,” “Apollo 13,” “Schindler’s List,” the James Bond movies, and a 50th anniversary salute to “The Sound of Music.” Tickets $15.