<cal1>FRIDAY/APRIL 5
<cal2>Long-Term-Care Insurance — Protecting Your Estate for the Retirement Years. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn to decide which options in long-term-care insurance benefit your situation, how to shop for a product and how this product relates to Medicare. Good workshop for those over 40. Led by Mark D. Armstrong, registered representative for Aid Association for Lutherans/Lutheran Brotherhood. Free. Includes lunch. At Old Lee Plaza, 3871 Plaza Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-352-0400.
Eggs-traordinary! 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Stories, activities and a craft about critters that hatch from eggs. Age 2-5 with adult. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Tax Counseling for the Elderly. Noon-4 p.m. First come, first served. Bring all necessary paperwork. Adults. At Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055.
<cal1>SATURDAY/APRIL 6
<cal2>Hypnosis Screening. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Come to a hypnotic screening to see if you can be hypnotized. Safe, easy and fun. Stop smoking, lose weight, create positive changes. Hypnosis video included. Free. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-352-5042.
Yuri Grigorovich. 8 p.m. Ballet master and his company perform “Raymonda.” Tickets: $50, $42, $25. Children under 12 are half price. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com. At George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax, intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123.
Baby/Children's Clothing, Toy and Equipment Sale. Indoor sale at Jubilee Christian Center, 4650 ShirleyGate Road, Fairfax. Sponsored by the Fairfax County Mothers of Multiples. For information, call 703-715-MOMS.
VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-246-2281; 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055.
Royal Reception. 2 p.m. Honor young Artists-in-Residence and Proud Patrons by enjoying stories, poetry, drawings, sculpture and light refreshments. All ages. At Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Job Fair. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Interstate Worldwide Relocation hosts fair at corporate headquarters, 5801 Rolling Road, Springfield. On-the-spot interviews conducted for full-time, part-time and seasonal positions for drivers, movers and packers. Walk-ins welcome. For information, call 703-569-2121 or email HRInfo@Invan.com.
<cal1>SUNDAY/APRIL 7
<cal2>Yuri Grigorovich. 2 p.m. Ballet master and his company perform “Swan Lake.” Tickets: $50, $42, $25. Children under 12 are half price. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com. At George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax, intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123.
<cal1>MONDAY/APRIL 8
<cal2>Internet 201. 2 p.m. Search engines. Age 12 and up. At Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-246-2281.
Internet 101. 7 p.m. Age 12 and up. At Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-246-2281.
Once Upon a Rabbit. 3 p.m. Facts, fun and an introduction to real rabbits. Age 6-11. At Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Individual Basic Internet Training. 1 p.m. One-on-one sessions for beginners by appointment. Adults. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Adult Book Discussion. 7 p.m. "Stealing Time," by Leslie Glass. Adults. At Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055.
<cal1>TUESDAY/APRIL 9
<cal2>Honeycomb Technique. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Class designed to enhance the visual effect of yarns similar to the honeycomb that bees make. $45/person. At The Yarn Barn, 9417-C Old Burke Lake Road. Visit www.geocities.com/theyarnbarnonline or call 703-978-2220.
Estate-Planning Tools. 7-8:30 p.m. Learn the common tools that are used to maintain and distribute your estate to your heirs or charitable institutions. Led by Mark D. Armstrong, registered representative for Aid Association for Lutherans/Lutheran Brotherhood. Free. At Old Lee Plaza, 3871 Plaza Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-352-0400.
Investment Information on the Web. 7 p.m. Explore Web sites for researching stocks and mutual funds, and learn about the library's CD-ROM version of Value Line. Age 12 and up. At Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-246-2281.
AARP Tax Counseling. Noon-4 p.m. Adults. At Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Old McDonald's Place. 10:15 a.m. Stories and activities about farms. Age 2-5 with adult. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Book Discussion Group. 1 p.m. "Palace Walk," by Naguib Mahfouz. Adults. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
VITA Tax Counseling. 6-8:30 p.m. Adults. At Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055.
<cal1>WEDNESDAY/APRIL 10
<cal2>Hypnosis Screening. 5-7 p.m. Come to a hypnotic screening to see if you can be hypnotized. Safe, easy and fun. Stop smoking, lose weight, create positive changes. Hypnosis video included. Free. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-352-5042.
Wine Appreciation Series. 7 p.m. "White Wines." Free class at Fresh Fields, 8402 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Register by calling 703-644-2500 or e-mail springfield.classes@wholefoods.com.
Self-Hypnosis. 7-8:30 p.m. Training in the Emotional Freedom Technique. Hypnotize yourself to lose weight or to help with stress, depression or any emotion you would like to change. Open to all. No prerequisites. $10. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-352-5042.
Moms and Moppets Kids Club Program. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Morning of entertainment featuring "Sing-A-Long," presented by Bingo & Buddies, store discounts and more. Free and open to public. Reservations not required. To become a registered Kids Club Member stop by the information desk or call 703-971-3000. At Springfield Mall in the JCPenney Court on the Lower Level.
Rain, Rain, Go Away. 10:30 a.m. Stories and activities. Age 2-5 with adult. At Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-246-2281.
Genealogy on the Web. 1 p.m. Research your family history using the Internet. Age 12 and up. At Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-246-2281.
Online Databases. 3:30 p.m. Learn how to use the Library's electronic resources for finding newspaper and magazine articles. Age 12 and up. At Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-246-2281.
AARP Tax Counseling. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Adults. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Old McDonald's Place. 10:15 a.m. Stories and activities about farms. Age 2-5 with adult. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
National Poetry Month Celebration. 7 p.m. Young local authors share their writing. Cosponsored by Keene Mill Elementary School and the Greater Washington Reading Council. All ages. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>THURSDAY/APRIL 11
<cal2>The Guerilla Girls. 1:30 p.m. Performance by group of women artists, writers, performers and filmmakers who fight discrimination. Free and open to the public. At George Mason University, Johnson Center Cinema. Call 703-993-2896.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) will sell clothes, toys and other things for children at noon-8 p.m. at Church of the Apostles, 3500 Pickett Road, Fairfax.
Nutrition Class. 7-8 p.m. Come see how hypnosis can help you lose weight easily and permanently. Positive Changes Hypnosis holds informative nutrition classes that allow participants to lose weight without dieting and pills. $15. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-352-5042.
Annuities and How They Work. 7:30-9 p.m. Learn how the accumulation (saving) and distribution (spending) strategies can work to your financial advantage. Led by Mark D. Armstrong, registered representative for Aid Association for Lutherans/Lutheran Brotherhood. Free. At Old Lee Plaza, 3871 Plaza Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-352-0400.
No Kidding! 10:30 a.m. Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. At Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-246-2281.
FamilySearch. 7 p.m. Use the FamilySearch genealogy databases and the Family History Library catalog to search for your ancestors. Age 12 and up. At Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-246-2281.
Let's Hear It for the Girls. 7 p.m. All-female book discussion group. Girls age 9-11 with female adult. At Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
AARP Tax Counseling. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Adults. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
VITA Tax Counseling. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Adults. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>FRIDAY/APRIL 12
<cal2>Long-Term-Care Insurance — Protecting Your Estate for the Retirement Years. 11:30-1 p.m. Learn to decide which options in long-term-care insurance benefit your situation, how to shop for a product and how this product relates to Medicare. Good workshop for those over 40. Led by Mark D. Armstrong, registered representative for Aid Association for Lutherans/Lutheran Brotherhood. Free. Includes lunch. At Old Lee Plaza, 3871 Plaza Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-352-0400.
Getting an Inspirational Start to Finding a Career. 9:30-11 a.m. Overview of career counseling and how it can help develop a career path. Discover how interests can lead to career choices, and identify practical steps to move forward with your career search. At Jewish Social Service Agency, 3018 Javier Road, second floor, Fairfax. $10/person. Call 703-587-9666 to register.
Children's Choir of the Fairfax Choral Society. 8 p.m. Concert Singers "Through the Eyes of a Child" perform at The Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-352-ARTS.
Summer Rain. 9:30 p.m. Local four-piece rock-and-roll band perform at Fast Eddies, Fairfax Circle Shopping Center, Fairfax City. Age 21 and up. No cover charge. For information, visit www.SummerRainMusic.com.
Lunch Bunnies. Noon. Bring lunch and listen to favorite stories old and new. Age 1-5 with adult. At Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Tax Counseling for the Elderly. Noon-4 p.m. First come, first served. Bring all necessary paperwork. Adults. At Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055.
Birds of a Feather. 10:30 a.m. Read about our feathered friends. Make a simple bird-feeder. Age 6-12 with adult. At Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055.
<cal1>SATURDAY/APRIL 13
<cal2>Packing Classes. 8:30-11 a.m. Free class to demonstrate proper packing techniques and moving industry secrets. At Interstate Worldwide Relocation's headquarters, 5801 Rolling Road, Springfield. To register or for information, call 800-745-6683, ext. 234.
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. Orchestra performs at George Mason University Concert Hall. Schubert's "Incidental Music from Rosamunde," the "Prelude and Love Death" from Wagner's “Tristan and Isolde,” and Bizet's "Carmen Suite 1 and 2." Ten members of the Fairfax Ballet dance to the second Carmen Suite in a finale. $14/$36 for adults, $12/$32 for students/seniors. Call 703-218-6500.
Hypnosis Screening. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Come to a hypnotic screening to see if you can be hypnotized. Safe, easy and fun. Stop smoking, lose weight, create positive changes. Hypnosis video included. Free. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-352-5042.
Mature Operator's Driver Improvement Program. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Class covers safe-driving information for Virginia drivers 55 and older. Sanctioned by AAA and presented by certified Fairfax County Auxiliary Police Officers. On course completion, drivers are eligible for Virginia State mandated insurance-premium reduction. At Franconia District Station, 6121 Franconia Road. Registration required at 703-924-3029. $10/person covers books and materials.
Long-Term-Care Insurance — Protecting Your Estate for the Retirement Years. 10-11:30 a.m. Learn to decide which options in long-term-care insurance benefit your situation, how to shop for a product and how this product relates to Medicare. Good workshop for those over 40. Led by Mark D. Armstrong, registered representative for Aid Association for Lutherans/Lutheran Brotherhood. Free. At Old Lee Plaza, 3871 Plaza Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-352-0400.
VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-246-2281; 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055.
Microsoft Excel. 3 p.m. Introduction to creating spreadsheets. Age 12 and up. At Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-246-2281.
<cal1>MONDAY/APRIL 15
<cal2>Kenneth Alibek. 7:30 p.m. Distinguished Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, George Mason University; director, Center for Biodefense, George Mason University; and president, Advanced Biosystems Inc., discusses the immunopathogenesis and pathologic anatomy of inhalational anthrax. Free. At George Mason University, Fairfax campus, Johnson Center Cinema. Call 703-993-1050.
Nonsense Time: Words and Rhyme. 10:15 a.m. Silly stories and rollicking rhymes. Age 2-3 with adult. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>TUESDAY/APRIL 16
<cal2>Ballroom I and II Dance Classes. 7 p.m. Six-week session (eight hours). $52/person. Free make-up class. Singles and couples welcome. At Oaks Community Center, 5708 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. Call Cy at 703-250-5360.
Book Discussion Group. 7:30 p.m. "Wings of the Dove," by Henry James. Adults. At Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Individual Basic Internet Training. 10:15 a.m. One-on-one sessions for beginners by appointment. Adults. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
It's Wise to Immunize. 10:15 a.m. Puppet show by the Fairfax County Health Department. Age 1-5 with adult. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Evening Book Club. 7:30 p.m. "Time and Again," by Jack Finney. Adults. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>WEDNESDAY/APRIL 17
<cal2>Hypnosis Screening. 5-7 p.m. Come to a hypnotic screening to see if you can be hypnotized. Safe, easy and fun. Stop smoking, lose weight, create positive changes. Hypnosis video included. Free. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-352-5042.
Takács Quartet and Robert Pinsky. 8 p.m. "All the World for Love," collaboration of music and spoken word. At George Mason University's Center for the Arts complex, Fairfax. Artistic discussion precedes program at 7:15 p.m. on Concert Hall's Grand Tier. Purchase $42/$34/$21 tickets by phone, 703-218-6500, or visit www.tickets.com.
Two-Riffic Twos. 10:30 a.m. Stories and activities. Age 20-34 months with adult. At Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
National Poetry Month Celebration. 6:30 p.m. Young local authors share their writing. Cosponsored by Orange Hunt Elementary School and the Greater Washington Reading Council. All ages. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>THURSDAY/APRIL 18
<cal2>Nutrition Class. 7-8 p.m. Come see how hypnosis can help you lose weight easily and permanently. Positive Changes Hypnosis holds informative nutrition classes that allow participants to lose weight without dieting and pills. $15. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-352-5042.
Charitable Giving Strategies. 7:30-9 p.m. Learn how to give your money away and like doing it. Led by Mark D. Armstrong, registered representative for Aid Association for Lutherans/Lutheran Brotherhood. Free. At Old Lee Plaza, 3871 Plaza Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-352-0400.
Semi-Annual Book Sale. 6-9 p.m. New and used books in good condition, and other items of interest. All ages. At Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-246-2281.
After Hours. 7 p.m. Teen book discussion group. Age 12-18. At Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Virginia Writers. 7:30 p.m. Three authors discuss their work and the traditions of Southern literature. Sponsored by the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. Adults. At Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Nonsense Time: Words and Rhyme. 10:15 a.m. Silly stories and rollicking rhymes. Age 2-3 with adult. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>FRIDAY/APRIL 19
<cal2>Semi-Annual Book Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. New and used books in good condition, and other items of interest. All ages. At Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-246-2281.
<cal1>SATURDAY/APRIL 20
<cal2>Hypnosis Screening. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Come to a hypnotic screening to see if you can be hypnotized. Safe, easy and fun. Stop smoking, lose weight, create positive changes. Hypnosis video included. Free. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-352-5042.
Assertive Communication in the Workplace. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Listen to insights speaker Lisa Oviatt, director of Alexandria Office on Women, as she shares her secrets for behaving assertively without being pushy or assertive. At ManTech International, 12015 Lee Jackson Highway, Fairfax. $40/members, $50/nonmembers. Call 703-281-2657 or visit www.thewomenscenter.org to register.
Semi-Annual Book Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. New and used books in good condition, and other items of interest. All ages. At Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-246-2281.
Amazing Amphibians. 10 a.m. Watch a slide show on "croakers" and see live amphibians. Age 6-12 with adult. At Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055.
<cal1>SUNDAY/APRIL 21
<cal2>Semi-Annual Book Sale. Noon-3 p.m. New and used books in good condition, and other items of interest. All ages. At Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-246-2281.
TV Turnoff Week. 3 p.m. Kickoff. Refreshments, Indian folk dancing and information on TV-free activities. All ages. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>MONDAY/APRIL 22
<cal2>What Did They Do Before TV? 6:30 p.m. Hands-on activities include model trains, needlework, storytelling, calligraphy and tea etiquette. All ages. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>TUESDAY/APRIL 23
<cal2>Bob Woodward. 7 p.m. Pulitzer-prize winning co-author of "All the President's Men," leads discussion of the presidency of Richard Nixon in the board auditorium of the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Free and open to the public.
Making Yarn. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn to combine colors, textures and different weights of yarn to make "Prism" style skeins of yarn. $45/person. At The Yarn Barn, 9413-C Old Burke Lake Road. Call 703-978-2220 or visit www.geocities.com/theyarnbarnonline.
Retirement Strategies. 7-8:30 p.m. Focus on the various methods used to calculate retirement income needs and how to maintain the financial lifestyle you desire. Taxation issues, pensions, diversification, personal savings, IRAs and other plans discussed. Led by Mark D. Armstrong, registered representative for Aid Association for Lutherans/Lutheran Brotherhood. Free. At Old Lee Plaza, 3871 Plaza Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-352-0400.
Computers Demystified. 7 p.m. An easy introduction to bits, chips, memory and mice. Includes computer buying guide. Adults. At Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
April Showers. 10:15 a.m. Rainy day stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Artful Snacks. 7 p.m. Make healthy and fun snacks. Age 5 and up. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Veggy Art. 7 p.m. Local chef James Parker demonstrates the art of sculpting vegetables. Adults. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>WEDNESDAY/APRIL 24
<cal2>Hypnosis Screening. 5-7 p.m. Come to a hypnotic screening to see if you can be hypnotized. Safe, easy and fun. Stop smoking, lose weight, create positive changes. Hypnosis video included. Free. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-352-5042.
Self-Hypnosis. 7-8:30 p.m. Training in the Emotional Freedom Technique. Hypnotize yourself to lose weight or to help with stress, depression or any emotion you would like to change. Open to all. No prerequisites. $10. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-352-5042.
April Rabbits. 10:30 a.m. Stories and activities. Age 2-5 with adult. At Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-246-2281.
Individual Basic Internet Training. 10:15 a.m. One-on-one sessions for beginners by appointment. Adults. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
April Showers. 10:15 a.m. Rainy day stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Garden Variety. 6:30 p.m. Hands-on planting, composting, bird-feeders and more. All ages. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>THURSDAY/APRIL 25
<cal2>Nutrition Class. 7-8 p.m. Come see how hypnosis can help you lose weight easily and permanently. Positive Changes Hypnosis holds informative nutrition classes that allow participants to lose weight without dieting and pills. $15. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-352-5042.
Beginning Knitting. 6-8 p.m. Five-week class. Learn everything needed to know to create knitted garments. $60/person. At The Yarn Barn, 9413-C Old Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-2220 or visit www.geocities.com/theyarnbarnonline.
Strategic Financial Decision Making. 7:30-9 p.m. Learn to identify available financial tools and how to use them for your financial program. Identify your values for saving, sharing and spending money. Led by Mark D. Armstrong, registered representative for Aid Association for Lutherans/Lutheran Brotherhood. Free. At Old Lee Plaza, 3871 Plaza Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-352-0400.
Pocket Full of Posies. 1:30 a.m. Stories and activities.about gardening. Age 3-5 with adult. At Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Calling All Guys. 7 p.m. All-male book discussion group. Guys age 10-16 with male adult. At Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Fun and Games. 6:30 p.m. Play classics such as Chinese checkers, hopscotch and dominoes. All ages. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>FRIDAY/APRIL 26
<cal2>Nrityagram Dance Ensemble of India. 8 p.m. Washington Performing Arts Society and George Mason University's Center for the Arts present ensemble in "SRI" at GMU's Center for the Arts. Group showcases new forms of contemporary Indian dance as well as traditional Indian dance and culture. Purchase $17-$34 tickets at www.tickets.com or at 703-218-6500. For information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa or www.wpas.org.
The Career Focus Is on You! Six sessions, Fridays, April 26-May 31, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bring career future into focus, clarify skills, interests and personality style, enlarge career options, zoom in on possibilities, develop positive attitudes and beliefs; advance interviewing skills. At Jewish Social Service Agency, 3018 Javier Road, second floor, Fairfax. $50/person. Call 703-587-9666 to register.
Murder Mystery Night. 7 p.m. Interact with the suspects, gather clues and try to guess "whodunit." Adults. At Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>ONGOING
<cal2>Photography Display. Through April 6. Photographs by members of Northern Virginia Photographic Society on exhibit at Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. In the First-Floor South exhibit area. Features 83 photos from 28 members.
Mississippi Pinocchio. Through April 7. Musical adaptation of Pinocchio, set along the Mississippi River circa 1905. Presented at TheaterSpace, performing arts building, George Mason University, Fairfax. Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.; Sundays at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Post-play discussion after Friday performance. Tickets: $25, $20, available at 703-218-6500 or www.tickets.com. Children's tickets (12 and under) half price.
Individual Internet Training. Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. One-on-one, introductory sessions. Age 12 and up. At Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. call 703-246-2281.
Ongoing Book Sale. Through April 30. All ages. At Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055.
Spring One Act Festival. Frost Players of Fairfax community theatre group holds festival featuring "Sorry Wrong Number," By Lucille Fletcher, "Mere Mortals," by David Ives and "Let Me Sing" by Paul Nasto and Susan Devine. April 12, 13, 19, 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Road, Fairfax. Advance tickets $12/adults, $7/seniors, $6/youth. Purchase through frostplayers@cox.rr.com or by calling 202-724-9270. Prices at door slightly higher.
Spring Trout Fishing Opens at Lake Accotink. Trout fishing season open through April 14. Daily $6 pass; 10-visit pass, $40; annual pass for spring and fall seasons, $85. Passes can be used at Lake Accotink and Lake Fairfax. Senior citizens and children 4-15 get 10-percent discount on passes. One pole/person, six fish/day limit. Virginia State Freshwater Fishing License required. For information, call 703-569-0285 or 703-471-5415.
Learn to Dance. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Partners not required. Learn salsa, merengue, cha-cha, pop and more. At Rene’s Night Club, 3251 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Party follows, $5/person. Proper attire required. Free parking. For information or reservations, call 703-759-9380 or 703-856-1139.
Springfield Art Guild Classes. All classes are held in the Kings Park Community Room at the Kings Park Shopping Center located in the triangle formed by Braddock, Rolling and Burke Lake roads, Springfield. The entrance to the community room is to the left of CVS. Call Carrie Cole, 703-455-6630, or Traci Oberle, 703-323-6994, if interested.
Oil Panting Workshop – Wednesdays, noon-3 p.m. $12/person. Drop in for professional instruction by Karen Galleher. Students provide own materials.
Open Studio/Critique – First and third Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Bring own supplies. Tables, chairs, water and spot lights available. Set up a still life, work from photos, work on a painting in progress, come paint with other artists. Get a critique if desired.
Spring Art Classes. Registration is now open for classes in drawing and watercolor painting for youth/teens and adults. Classes are held at the Woods Community Centre, Burke Centre. The instructor is a member of Springfield Art Guild and Sumi-e Society, D.C. Chapter. Call Carol Zeitlin for details and registration 703-250-6930.
Art Lessons for Youth — 8 years and up. For eight or nine weeks. Starts April 6 at 9:15-10:30 a.m. or April 4 at 4:30-5:45 p.m.
Art Workshop for Teens/Adults — For eight weeks. Starts April 6 at 10:30-noon.
Sumi-e (Chinese brush paint) — For eight weeks. Starts April 6 at 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Exercise for Seniors. 9:15 a.m. HEP — Health Education Program. Award-winning physical fitness program for older adults. Low-impact aerobics, stretching, weights, walking and pickle ball. At George Mason University, Fairfax. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. $25/month. For information, call 703-993-3701 and leave name and phone number or visit www.gmu.edu/departments/bfrr.