8/28/02
ONGOING
Alpine Ski Shop is offering free beginner in-line skate lessons Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m.–11 a.m., weather permitting, at both their Oakton and Sterling stores. Free. Basic skills such as stopping, turning and gliding are covered. Rentals are available. Call Oakton at 703-281-1511 or Sterling at 703-444-7844 or visit www.alpineskishop.com. All instructors are IISA certified.
Colvin Run Mill Historic Site will resume water-wheel grinding on Sundays through September. Grinding will be done by a portable Williams Mill, and cornmeal will be for sale in the Colvin Run General Store. Colvin Run Mill Historic Site is located at 10017 Colvin Run Road in Great Falls. Call 703-759-2771.
Vienna Farmers Market behind Town Hall is open each Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon. Call Karen Evans, 703-281-1255. The market at Nottoway Park is open each Wednesday from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with the adjacent Plant Clinic open from 9 a.m.-noon. Call Ed Bielecki at 703-281-3530.
Vienna Arts Society gallery in the Village Green Shopping Center is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday. Call 703-319-3971 or visit www.viennaartssociety.org.
The Great Falls Players present their 2002-03 season, consisting of all plays by Neil Simon. “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” runs from Nov. 1-23 at the Great Falls Grange. “London Suite” runs from Feb. 22-March 7 at the Alden Theater at the McLean Community Center. “Star Spangled Girl” runs March 14-28 at the Alden Theater at the McLean Community Center. Call 703-759-6224.
The Brogue Show. The Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Road, Great Falls. Sunday nights, Sept. 8-29 at 6 and 8. Irish and international cuisine and draft and bottled beer. Roman comedy meets Northern Virginia politics. Mature themes may be inappropriate for children. $12. Reservations required. Limited seating. 703-759-3309.
Toastmasters International, McLean Chapter, meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. for those who want to improve their communication skills, be more effective in meetings and get their point across more concisely. Contact Connie Rader, vice president of membership, for location and other information, at 703-356-5374 or e-mail to cbrader@aol.com.
Week-long watercolor workshop, held by the Vienna Arts Society, a Vienna-based arts league of over 200 local artists. Conducted by award-winning Walt Disney artist Neil Mooney at Pleasant Grove Church, located at 8700 Lewinsville Road in McLean, Sept. 9-13 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost is $250. Call Jeanne Treschuk at 703-680-1676 or e-mail at XJATX@aol.com.
Free English classes will be held for adults on Wednesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m., starting Sept. 18, and on Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m. The classes are sponsored by McLean Presbyterian Church. There is a one-time registration fee of $15. Call 703-394-0573.
The Club Phoenix Teen Center will hold contests and tournaments for middle-school students on Fridays at 4 p.m. The Club is located in the Vienna Community Center. Call 703-255-6360.
Personal history class will be held every Thursday from Sept. 5-Feb. 27 at the Vienna Community Center. The sessions will last from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The members will select topics and then read and write about each to support their work. There is no fee to attend, but a $5 donation will provide coffee for each class. Registration is required. Call 703-255-6360.
Colvin Run Mill Historic Site will hold puppet shows for preschoolers on Thursdays in September and October at 1 p.m. These shows are geared for children 3-5 and cost $3/child. Adults admitted free of charge.
The Club Phoenix Teen Center will hold concerts featuring live bands on Sept. 7, 14 and 28 from 7-11:30 p.m. The Club is located in the Vienna Community Center. Admission is $5 per person. Call 703-255-6360.
A walking group for adults 50 and over, sponsored by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department, will meet on Mondays and Fridays, Sept. 9-Nov. 15, from 10-11 a.m. Enjoy local trails, scenic paths and parks in the area. The fee of $5 for town residents and $8 for out-of-town residents covers the cost of a guide and written materials related to walking tips, places to walk, trail maps and more. Advance registration required. Call Vienna Parks and Recreation at 703-255-6360.
“Personal Safety,” the popular crime prevention class for women, will be held Sept. 9, 11, 16 and 18 from 7-10 p.m. at the Vienna community Center, located at 120 Cherry St. S.E. The class includes basic education in crime prevention and risk reduction measures, and practice in physical self-defense techniques. The cost for all four sessions is $5 for Town of Vienna residents and $7.50 for out-of-town residents, plus a $15 materials fee. Call 703-255-6360.
The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department’s fall co-ed softball league begins play Sept. 9. Games will be played on weeknights at Vienna’s Southside Park. The registration fee of $400 per team includes 14 regular-season double-header games, a postseason tournament, umpire fees, softballs, and awards. A maximum of 16 teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 703-255-6360.
“Through the eyes of an artist,” featuring artist Janice Burns, will be presented by the Vienna Arts Society. The artwork is based on Burns’ Zanzibar series, which was inspired by a recent visit to this exotic island and cities off the east coast of Africa. The show will run through Saturday, Sept. 21. The Gallery is located at 513 Maple Ave. in Vienna in the Village Green Shopping Center. The hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Call 703-319-3971 or visit www.viennaartssociety.org.
Instruction classes for adult men and women interested in the Catholic faith will begin at St. John’s Catholic Church, located at 6420 Linway Terrace in McLean, on Sept. 17 from 7-8 p.m. in the St. John Adult Education Room and continue weekly through April. Call Laura Pennefather at 703-356-5275.
WEDNESDAY/AUGUST 28
I Spy a Butterfly. Stories and activities from caterpillars to butterflies. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Ages 2-5 with adult. Call 703-356-0770.
Bluegrass artists Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike will perform at Jammin’ Java, located at 231 Maple Ave. E. in Vienna, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m. $10. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Annual fall kickoff festival at Madison High School will be held Aug. 28 from 5-8 p.m. (rain date Aug. 29) in the back parking lot. Fun activities may include concessions (hamburgers/hot dogs, funnel cakes, bake sale, snow cones), face painting, dunk tank, karaoke, moon bounce, and T-shirt sales. There will also be information on Madison organizations such as the PTSA, choral, drama, band, orchestra, athletic boosters and athletic teams. Everyone is welcome. Call the Activities Hotline at 703-883-4647. VYI parents and children are encouraged to attend.
Tom and Bill will perform at The Old Brogue Irish Pub, located at 760 Walker Road, Great Falls, at 8 p.m. Free. Call 703-759-3309.
Tiny Heirlooms of McLean will raffle off a dollhouse to benefit Growing Hope - Kids Fighting Cancer. Raffle tickets are $2 and on sale Sept. 1-30 at Tiny Heirlooms, 1401 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Call 703-288-3544. View the dollhouse, which is decorated, electrified and ready to be furnished, at Tiny Heirlooms.
THURSDAY/AUGUST 29
Book Discussion will be held at 1 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. No registration required.
Ray Kaminsky and Jack Fretwell will perform Piedmont fingerstyle, Delta slide and Chicago roots acoustic blues at the Starbucks at McLean/Chesterbrook Plaza, located at 6214 Old Dominion from 7-9 p.m. Call 703-241-9482 or visit http://www.earbuzz.com/raykaminsky.
Withdrawal strategies and issues people face as they near or enter retirement will be discussed from 7 to 8 p.m. at 1600 Tysons Blvd, Suite 150, in McLean. Workshop offered by T Rowe Price. Free. For reservations call 703-873-1250.
Patty Reese will perform at The Old Brogue Irish Pub, located at 760 Walker Road, Great Falls, at 8 p.m. Free. Call 703-759-3309.
FRIDAY/AUGUST 30
The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department’s Adult Fall Tennis League’s deadline is today. Play begins on Sept. 12. The fee to join is $10 for Town of Vienna residents and $15 for out-of-towners. Call 703-255-6360.
Robin and Paul will perform at The Old Brogue Irish Pub, located at 760 Walker Road, Great Falls, at 9 p.m. Free. Call 703-759-3309.
SATURDAY/AUGUST 31
The reservation deadline for the trip to Camden Yards sponsored by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department is today. The trip will be on Sept. 28 and will be a game between the Orioles and the Yankees. The cost is $40 per person. Call 703-255-6360.
Robin and Paul will perform at The Old Brogue Irish Pub, located at 760 Walker Road, Great Falls, at 9 p.m. Free. Call 703-759-3309.
SUNDAY/SEPTEMBER 1
Northern Virginia Woodcarvers. The woodcarvers lend tools and expertise to help you create a creature from a block of wood. Free carving lesson at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site with nominal charge for wood blanks.
TUESDAY/SEPTEMBER 3
“Back to School” Open House. The Learning in Retirement Institute at George Mason University is holding an open house at Tallwood House Annex, 4210 Roberts Road, Fairfax. Visitors will be able to see faculty; meet and speak with members, committee chairs and instructors; and learn more about LRI programs and special events. Event is free. Call Art Cook at 703 764-2993.
Riverdance returns to Wolf Trap for only eight shows from Sept. 3-8. The show is a celebration of Irish music, song and dance that focuses on the evolution of Irish dance and its similarities with other cultures. Tickets range from $16-$70 and can be purchased at the Filene Center Box Office at 1551 Trap Road in Vienna, by calling Tickets.com at 703-218-6500, or online at www.wolftrap.org. Call Wolf Trap at 703-255-1860.
Roger Henderson will perform at The Old Brogue Irish Pub, located at 760 Walker Road, Great Falls, at 8 p.m. Free. Call 703-759-3309.
Folk singer/songwriter David LaMotte will perform at Jammin’ Java, located at 231 Maple Ave. E. in Vienna, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. $8. Call 703-255-1566.
WEDNESDAY/SEPTEMBER 4
Jim Hartley will perform at The Old Brogue Irish Pub, located at 760 Walker Road, Great Falls, at 8 p.m. Free. Call 703-759-3309.
The McLean Newcomers’ Club will hold its first coffee of the fall season on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002 at 11 a.m. at a private residence. The McLean Newcomers host a variety of tours, luncheons, special events, foreign language conversation groups, book club and other activities. If you’re new in town or not, come and learn more anout our group. Call 703-790-1775 for more information.
THURSDAY/SEPTEMBER 5
The VTRCC Carnival will be held at Nottoway Park from 5-10 p.m. Admission is $13 and allows one to ride the rides all night. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 703-281-1333.
Laurance McKenna will perform at The Old Brogue Irish Pub, located at 760 Walker Road, Great Falls, at 8 p.m. Free. Call 703-759-3309.
The McLean Historical Society will meet Thursday, Sept. 5, at 7:30 p.m., at the McLean Community Center. The program will feature Tom Corner discussing “The Formation and Early Years of the McLean Volunteer Fire Department.” Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Call Carole Herrick at 703-356-8223.
Award-winning acoustic duo Laurie Rose Griffith & Peter Mealy will perform on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 7-9 p.m. at the Starbucks at Mclean/Chesterbrook Plaza, located at 6214 Old Dominion Drive in McLean. Call 703/241-9482
FRIDAY/
SEPTEMBER 6
Open auditions for “Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” a play by Neil Simon, which will be performed by the Great Falls Players Nov. 1-23, will be held at 7 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. Call 703-759-6224.
The VTRCC Carnival will be held at Nottoway Park from 5-10 p.m. Admission is $13 and allows one to ride the rides all night. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 703-281-1333.
Club Phoenix in Vienna will have a video DJ for middle-school students on Friday, Sept. 6, from 6-10 p.m. Admission is $3 per person. Call 703-255-6360.
Jim Stephanson Duo will perform at The Old Brogue Irish Pub, located at 760 Walker Road, Great Falls, at 9 p.m. Free. Call 703-759-3309.
SATURDAY/
SEPTEMBER 7
Open auditions for “Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” a play by Neil Simon, which will be performed by the Great Falls Players Nov. 1-23, will be held at 2 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. Call 703-759-6224.
The VTRCC Carnival will be held at Nottoway Park from 5-10 p.m. Admission is $13 and allows one to ride the rides all night. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 703-281-1333.
The McLean Community Center’s 10th Annual Community Garage Sale will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The sale will be held inside the center. Residents can sell their new and used household items by purchasing an exhibit space for $35. Call 703-790-0123.
Jim Stephanson Duo will perform at The Old Brogue Irish Pub, located at 760 Walker Road, Great Falls, at 9 p.m. Free. Call 703-759-3309.
SUNDAY/SEPTEMBER 8
The VTRCC Carnival will be held at Nottoway Park from 5-10 p.m. Admission is $13 and allows one to ride the rides all night. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 703-281-1333.
“How to Personalize Your Dollhouse” will be offered at Tiny Heirlooms, located at 1401 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 100, McLean, on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. Free. For reservations, call 703- 288-3544.
MONDAY/SEPTEMBER 9
“What to Feed a Living Trust” will be presented by attorney David Hoffman on Monday, Sept. 9, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Vienna Community Center, located at 120 Cherry St. S.E. Free. Call 703-255-6360.
TUESDAY/SEPTEMBER 10
Newcomers of Great Falls will hold its first luncheon this year at the River Bend Country Club. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will cost $20 per person. All residents in the Great Falls region are invited. Reservations must be made by Sept. 6. Call Lynn Conforti at 703-757-1817.
Toastmasters International, McLean Chapter, will hold an introductory demonstration meeting at 6:30 p.m. to illustrate a typical meeting. Contact Connie Rader, vice president of membership, for location and other information at 703-356-5374, or e-mail at cbrader@aol.com.
Jim Stephanson Duo will perform at The Old Brogue Irish Pub, located at 760 Walker Road, Great Falls, at 8 p.m. Free. Call 703-759-3309.
Women’s Hormones Balance Naturally. Come hear how you cab manage PMS, Menopause, Hot Flashes, and more. Learn to live without the dangerous side-effects of harmful drugs. 7 p.m. in Fairfax at Twinbrooke Chiropractic on 9567 Braddock Road. For reservations call 703-425-0048.
WEDNESDAY/SEPTEMBER 11
The Natural Step. Lake Anne Community Center, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Learn the framework called The Natural Step, which defines sustainability through a set of basic principles. Sponsored by the Great Falls Group of the Sierra Club. John Whalen, a senior partner with Sustainable Value Partners, will lead the session. Guests are welcome, and refreshments and door prizes are included. Call Bobbi Beck at 703-241-2510.
Patty Reese will perform at The Old Brogue Irish Pub, located at 760 Walker Road, Great Falls, at 8 p.m. Free. Call 703-759-3309.
THURSDAY/SEPTEMBER 12
The Fairfax League of Women Voters invites members and guests to attend its kickoff meeting for the 2002-03 program year at the King’s Park Library at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. Guests and new members are especially invited to attend the meeting, which will provide an introduction to the League and its activities. Free. No registration is required. Call 703-658-9150, or visit www.lwv-fairfax.org.