Thursday/June 6
Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. 7 p.m., Dolly Madison Library, Ingleside Road, McLean. Monthly support group for young onset Parkinson’s disease patients’ families and caregivers. For more information, call Hilary Blue at 703-821-1393.
Nottoway Nights Summer Concert Series. 7:30 p.m., Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Scottish fiddler Bonnie Rideout plays the music of the Highlands. For more information, call 703-698-9395.
Laurie Rose Griffith and Peter Mealy, an innovative, diverse, award-winning acoustic duo, will perform 7-9 p.m. at the Chesterbrook Plaza Starbucks, 6214 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. 703-241-9482.
The James Madison High School Band Spring Concert. 7 p.m. in the James Madison High School large gym. The concert will feature performances from the Jazz Band, the Symphonic Band and the Wind Symphony. The public is invited, and the concert is free.
Merrill Lynch invites interested persons to an educational luncheon, “How to Approach These Uncertain Markets”. Wealth management strategies to guide you through these uncertain times. Planning based investment management, professionally managed accounts. Thursday, June 6, at The Capital Grille 1861 International Drive, McLean. Lunch will be served, hosted by Jeff Kendrick, CFM financial adviser John V. Feneck, CMFC Merrill Lynch Investment Managers. R.S.V.P. 703-748-6320
Christopher Williams, singer, songwriter and percussionist, will perform at Jammin’ Java on Thursday, June 6, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. Jammin’ Java is located at 231 Maple Ave., Vienna. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
The Northern Virginia Brain Injury Association Support Group meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, from 7:30-9 p.m. Survivors and family members are welcome. There is no fee to attend these meetings. For information, support or referral, call the Helpline at 703-569-1855 or visit www.nvbia.org.
College Financing: 529 Plans will be discussed at Great Falls Library, located at 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, at 7 p.m. Learn how to use 529 Plans to save for college expenses. Sponsored by PaineWebber. Call to register: 703-757-8560.
Summer Stories. Stories and activities. 10:30 a.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call to register: 703-938-0405.
“Smart Women Finish Rich” seminar will be given on June 12 by Brian J. Bogart, senior vice president of investments, in partnership with Van Kampen Investments Inc., at 6:30 p.m., at Tysons Corner Marriott, located at 8028 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. Admission is free. To make reservations, call Michelle dubay at 703-556-3349.
Friday/June 7
S.P.A.R.C. (Student Program of Arts and Recreation Combined), designed specifically with the sixth-grader in mind, will meet on Friday, June 7, from 6-8 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Çherry St. S. E. S.P.A.R.C. combines recreational activities, arts and athletics as a way to build friendships, learn about teamwork, have fun, and engage students in positive, supervised activities. Participants take an active role in determining and selecting program ideas. This program is free of charge, but advance registration is required. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
Free Outdoor Barbecue for Vienna middle-school students will be held on Friday, June 7, from 7-9 p.m., at Club Phoenix Teen Center, located in the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., free of charge. For more information on Teen Center activities, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
All-You-Can-Eat Italian Dinner will be held on Friday, June 7, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the American Legion Dyer-Gunnell Post 180, located at 330 N. Center St., Vienna. Adults, $8; children under 10, $4.
Soccer Tryouts for the VISTA Vikings, a McLean-based under-12 soccer team, will be held on Friday, June 7, and Tuesday, June 11, from 5-6 p.m. for the fall season. Call Bill Sloan at 703-918-0328 for more information.
Saturday/June 8
Personalized Internet Tutoring will be held at Great Falls Library, located at 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Learn how to use the Web or increase your skills. Call 703-757-8560 for appointment
Joey and Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding. Seating begins at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Interactive dinner theater at Holiday Inn Tysons Corner, 1960 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. $49.50 includes complete Italian wedding dinner and champagne toast. For reservations, call 1-800-944-JOEY.
Oakton Home Tour. 2-5 p.m. Four distinctive homes in Oakton will be showcased, including a Victorian farmhouse built circa 1840, one home reminiscent of a Colorado ski lodge, one with an English feel, and a home in a secluded outdoor setting, which is also home to 35 llamas. Tickets are $25 and are on sale at the Vienna Presbyterian Church, Worthington’s (Vienna), The Red Apple (Oakton), The Silk Purse (Great Falls), and Merrifield Garden Centers. Proceeds benefit The Presbyterian Children’s Home of the Highlands.
Used Book Sale, sponsored by Historic Vienna Inc., will be held under a tent on the grounds of the restored Freeman Store, Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, and noon-5 p.m., Sunday. The Freeman Store is located at 131 Church St. N.E., Vienna. Ample free parking is available on the street. Phone 703-938-5187. Historic Vienna Inc. is a nonprofit organization for restoration and preservation.
Outdoor Barbecue for Vienna high-school students will be held on Saturday, June 8, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Club Phoenix Teen Center, located in the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., free of charge. There will be a concert for high-school students featuring live bands from 7-11:30 p.m. Admission $5. For more information on Teen Center activities, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
Vienna Saturday Farmers Market will be held on Saturday, June 8, from 8 a.m.-noon, at the Town Hall parking lot, located at 127 Center St. S. in Vienna. Fresh strawberries, apples, veggies and baked goods. For more information, call Karyn Becker at 703-243-4145.
The Capital One Toucan 10K will be held in Vienna Saturday, June 8, starting at 8 a.m. The race will benefit Alternative House, a private, nonprofit organization that provides shelter, food, counseling and referrals for abused, homeless and runaway youth. The race will be held on a USATF-certified course through Vienna’s historic district and scenic W&OD Regional Railroad Park. Pre-race warm-ups begin at 7:40 a.m., led by Evolution Health and Fitness. More than 500 runners are expected, including the run’s honorary chair, U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R-11th). The entry fee is $20, and includes a T-shirt. Plenty of free parking is available. Runners may register on race day from 6-7:30 a.m. at the finish line near the Caboose on Church Street in Vienna. Packet pickup and registration will also be held on June 7 from 4-7 p.m. at Vienna Presbyterian Church, just off Route 123 at 124 Park St. For more information on alternative House programs or the Capital One toucan 10K Run, call 703-506-9191.
Sunday/June 9
Auditions for Children’s Musical. 1-3 p.m. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., for Vienna Youth Players’ summer musical production. Call 703-255-6360.
Basket Bingo. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. Held at the Dunn Loring Fire Hall on Gallows Road to benefit the Virginia German Shepherd Rescue. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 703-435-2840, press 8, and leave a message or e-mail maryanne@shepherdrescue.org for tickets or information.
Garnet Rogers, folk singer, will perform at Jammin’ Java on Sunday, June 9, at 8 p.m. $12. Reservations recommended. Jammin’ Java is located at 231 Maple Ave., Vienna. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
Lift Me Up! Therapeutic Riding Program is holding 15th annual Walk/Ride-A-Thon fund-raiser. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Southdown Farm, Gliss Road, Great Falls. Parking for cars and horse trailers. Treats for riders and horses at end of trail. Minimum $30 tax-deductible pledge to participate requested of all riders. Prizes awarded to top participants collecting most pledges. Call Georgia Corey, 703-759-6221, Ext. 2 for information.
Monday/June 10
Auditions for Children’s Musical. 6:30-9 p.m. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., for Vienna Youth Players’ summer musical production. Call 703-255-6360.
Preschool Storytime will be held at Great Falls Library, located at 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, at 10:30 a.m. Share stories, songs and fun. Age 1-5 with adult. Call to register: 703-757-8560.
Bike Clinic for Seniors will be held on Monday, June 10, from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E. This workshop is geared for active adults thinking of getting back to biking or just wanting to brush up on their current biking skills. Topics will include everything from choosing the bike that’s right for you to shifting gears and fixing a flat tire. The fee is $22 per person, and advance registration is required. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
“Girls Group” for Vienna-area girls in grades nine through 12 will meet on Monday, June 10, from 3:30-5 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, located at 120 Cherry St. S.E. The Girls Group provides a setting where girls can talk about issues that concern them, make new friends, participate in arts and crafts and community service projects, and, more important, have fun. This activity is free of charge. To register, contact program coordinator Susanna Flint at 703-255-5721.
Tuesday/June 11
Hooray for Dads! will be held at Great Falls Library, located at 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 11. Father’s Day stories and activities. Ages 2-5 with adult. Call 703-757-8560 to register.
Financial Security: God’s Gift to You, a talk by speaker Marian English, will offer a spiritual perspective that can help people manage their money. The talk will be held at 8 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, located at 1234 Ingleside Ave. in McLean.
Bluegrass Band Seldom Scene will perform in the amphitheater at Nottoway park, located at 9601 Courthouse Road in Vienna on Thursday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call 703-938-7532.
Wednesday/June 12
Free blood pressure check for seniors will be held on Wednesday, June 12, from 10-11 a.m. at the Vienna Community Center, located at 120 Cherry St. S.E. Advance registration is requested. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
Gone Fishing. Underwater stories and activities. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library 1244 Oak Ridge Ave. McLean. Ages 3-5 with adult. Call to register 703-356-0770
Garden Party and Plant Sale will be held on Wednesday, June 12, at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm from 6-9 p.m. The Plant Sale includes a wide variety of herbs, both hardy and tender perennials and unusual annuals all grown at the Farm’s greenhouse and garden facility. The Farm in located at 6310 Georgetown Pike in McLean. For more information, call 703-847-0710.
Fidelity Investments is hosting a free educational seminar, “Maximizing Income from your Retirement Savings” on Wednesday, June 12, at 6 p.m. at the Fidelity Investment Tysons Corner Investor Center, located at 1861 International Drive in McLean. To R.S.V.P., call 1-800-543-8736.
The Vienna-Tysons and Central Fairfax Chambers of Commerce invites all members and prospective members to a joint evening networking mixer on Wednesday, June 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Burdette Smith Group, located at 4035 Ridge Top Road, No. 550, in Fairfax. Free. Reservations required.
Thursday/June 13
Nottoway Nights Summer Concert Series. 7:30 p.m., Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Daryl Davis Trio performs its interpretation of American roots music, shaped by American musical traditions like blues, boogie woogie, rock n’ roll, rockabilly, country western and zydeco. For more information, call 703-698-9395.
Michelle Swan Trio, the Urban acoustic folk singer whose deftly woven songs reflect sentiments and circumstances familiar to all, will perform 7-9 p.m. at the Chesterbrook Plaza Starbucks, 6214 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. 703-241-9482.
Mothers and More, a support group for mothers who have altered their career path to stay home with their children, will meet on Thursday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center’s main building. Visitors are free and welcome. Call 1-866-716-7766 (local call) for more information. June topic: Financial Issues for Women.
“Thrilling Summer Seafood Grilling,” a dinnertime demonstration and tasting sponsored by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department, will be held from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Fresh Fields Whole Foods Market, 143 Maple Ave. E. Rodney King of Fresh Fields will demonstrate preparation and grilling tips for salmon, oysters, scallops and more with sizable tastings. The fee is $12 per person, and advance registration is required. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
Vienna mayor Jane Seeman will install the 2002-03 Board of Directors of the Vienna-Tyson’s Regional Chamber of Commerce at their June 13 membership luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The luncheon will be held at Restaurant Seven, located at 8521 Leesburg Pike in Tysons Corner. To R.S.V.P., call 703-281-1333.
Friday/June 14
American Legion Post 180 has announced that it will be disposing of unusable American flags on the Post grounds on Flag Day, June 14, at 7 p.m. Flags are disposed of in a prescribed manner that upholds the dignity of our nation for which the flag stands. Please bring any flags to be disposed of to the Post prior to that time.
The Lunch Pack. Bring your lunch and listen to stories. 12:30 p.m. Dolley Madison Library 1244 Oak Ridge Ave. McLean. Ages 2-6 with adult. Call to register: 703-356-0770.
Family Movie in the Park. Enjoy a favorite family movie outdoors at Vienna’s Glyndon Park beginning at dusk (around 8:45 p.m.). Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Parents are required to stay with their children during the movie. For information on which G-rated movie will be shown, call 703-255-7842 after noon on June 12, and for weather information, on the day of the show.
The U.S. Navy Sea Chanters, the Navy’s premier vocal ensemble, will perform at 8 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E. Admission is free. The group performs a variety of music ranging from sea chanteys to Broadway show tunes. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
Christian Women’s Club of Fairfax County will meet from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a “Teddy Bears on Parade” luncheon. Rebecca Stalcup from Country Clutter will show collectible Boyd Bears, and the keynote speaker will be Millie Farthing from Winterhaven, Fla. At the Doubletree Hotel, 7801 Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner. Reservations are $14 inclusive. Call 703-893-1340 for more information.
Saturday/June 15
Joey and Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding. Seating begins at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Interactive dinner theater at Holiday Inn Tysons Corner, 1960 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. $49.50 includes complete Italian wedding dinner and champagne toast. For reservations, call 1-800-944-JOEY.
The McLean School of Ballet and Jazz will perform on Saturday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ernst Theater at the Northern Virginia Community College-Annandale Campus. The program will include a broad spectrum of styles and movements ranging from Bach’s Tocatta and Fugue in D minor to Broadway jazz. Tickets can be purchased at the McLean Arts Center, located at 1437 Emerson Ave., McLean. Admission $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For reservations or further information, call 703-356-3048.
Personalized Internet Tutoring at Great Falls Library on Saturday (hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) at 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Learn how to use the Web or increase your skills. Call for appointment: 703-757-8560.
Open House at the new Northside Public Works Facility will be held on Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Come see a display of Public Works vehicles and equipment and meet the department staff. There will be light refreshments and Clean and Green coloring books and kid-size “hard hats” for children. The entrance to the facility is located at the end of Mill Street Northeast. For more information, call the Vienna Public Works Department at 703-255-6381.
Sunday/June 16
The Vienna Community Band will perform a Father’s Day concert. on Sunday, June 16, at 7 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, located at 120 Cherry St. S.E., in Vienna. Admission and parking are free. For more information, contact Stan Eillis at 703-476-1127.
The McLean School of Ballet and Jazz will perform on Sunday, June 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ernst Theater at the Northern Virginia Community College-Annandale Campus. The program will include a broad spectrum of styles and movements ranging from Bach’s Tocatta and Fugue in D minor to Broadway jazz. Tickets can be purchased at the McLean Arts Center, located at 1437 Emerson Ave., McLean. Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For reservations or further information, call 703-356-3048.