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<cal1>Ongoing Events
<cal2>Flea Market, co-sponsored by the Merrifield Lions Club and the Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge, takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, located at 8421 Arlington Blvd. (Route 50) in Fairfax. No rain dates. 175 vendor spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations for vendors can be made by calling 703-560-3023. Charge for vendors is $15 per space.
Northern Virginia Epilepsy Group meets every Wednesday, 7-8 p.m., at Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church. Free. Call 703-425-6660.
Fairfax farmers' market is open Tuesdays, through Oct. 29, at Van Dyck Park on Old Lee Highway. For more information about Fairfax County farmers' markets, call 703-941-7987; TTY 703-324-3988.
Kingstowne farmers' market is open Fridays, 4-7 p.m., at Kingstowne Center off Manchester Lakes, Alexandria. For more information about Fairfax County farmers' markets, call 703-941-7987; TTY 703-324-3988.
Burke Centre farmers' market is open Saturdays, through Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., in the Virginia Railway express parking lot at 5671 Roberts Parkway. For more information about Fairfax County farmers' markets, call 703-941-7987; TTY 703-324-3988.
Burke Centre's 26th Annual Fall Festival will take place on Sept. 13 and 14. The event will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts, antique and food vendors, a wine tasting, a children's I.D. program, rides, games and more. The festival is looking for quality exhibitors and antique dealers, arts and crafts, food and snack vendors. If interested, call the Burke Centre Conservancy office at 703-978-2928 or visit www.burkecentre.org and select "Fall Festival" to obtain an application.
Personalized Internet tutoring. Learn to use the Web or increase skill level, through Aug. 31. Call for an appointment. Ages 12 and up. At the Fairfax Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Personalized Internet and catalog training. Basics for beginners, through Aug. 31. Call for an appointment. Adults. At the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Book Sale. Through Aug. 30, at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria.
Book Sale. Through Aug. 30, at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults who finish 10 books as part of the adult summer reading program can exchange completed reading logs for a free item from the used book sale.
Practice English. Every Wednesday, 10 a.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Conversation group for people learning English. Adults. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Personalized Internet tutoring. Aug. 2-30, at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Learn how to use the Web, or increase skill level. Adults. Call 703-339-4610 for an appointment.
Book Drive. The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia and Safeway are hosting their annual book drive at participating Safeway stores in Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria. From Sept. 6 - 30, drop off new or gently used books at local stores. All books will be sold at the Literacy Council's annual book sale Oct. 3, 4 and 5 at the Literary Council office, 3431 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church. For more information, call the council at 703-575-7900 or visit www.lcnv.org.
"Jewels of the Occoquan." Featuring digitally interpreted photographs of Historic Occoquan by Springfield photographer David Ernst and sterling silver jewelry by Fairfax artisan Wayne Verity, the show will open Sept. 2 and continue through Oct. 6 at the Artists' Undertaking Gallery, 309 Mill St., Historic Occoquan. The gallery is open Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For gallery information, call 703-494-0584.
<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 14
<cal2>FamilySearch introduction. 7 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Use genealogy databases and the Family History Library Catalog to search for ancestors. Age 12 and up. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
The Amazing Josini. 7:30 p.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Ventriloquism, magic and comedy in the show. Tapes and CDs will be available for purchase. Age 6-12. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Let's Hear it for the Girls. All-female book club. Girls 9-11 with adult. 7 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
Estate planning seminar. Learn effective estate planning centered around the revocable "living trust" with the Law Firm of Steffan & Macdonald. 7-9 p.m., at Holiday Inn, 11787 Lee Jackson Highway, Fair Oaks. Free. For more information, call 703-691-4310.
Battle of the Bands quarter final round. Live music. Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $7. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Friday/Aug. 15
<cal2>Barbara Martin and Mac Walter. Acoustic folk, old-time blues and jazz. 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Towne Center, 5995 Kingstowne Center, Franconia. Canceled in case of rain. For general information call 703-324-8566, for cancellation information call 703-971-6262.
Fairfax Jubil-Aires. Barbershop music, the old songs and the new. 7:30 p.m., at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Canceled in case of rain. Call 703-425-9300. Park is not lighted; bring a flashlight for a safe exit after dark.
Ruthie and the Wranglers. American roots music. 7:30 p.m., at Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Canceled in case of rain. Call 703-425-9300. Park is not lighted; bring a flashlight for a safe exit after dark.
Bingo. 7:30 p.m., at Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City. Call 703-273-3638 for more information.
Battle of the Bands quarter final round. Live music. Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $7. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 16
<cal2>Microsoft Excel. 2 p.m., at the at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Introduction to creating spreadsheets. Age 12 and up. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Jaxx 9th Anniversary and Birthday Party with the Roadducks and Wildcard. Live music. Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
SPCA of Northern Virginia 5th Annual Dog Wash. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at Weber's Pet Supermarket, 11021 Lee Highway in Fairfax. Pedicures and ear-cleaning will also be available, as well as pet portraits by Studio 2 Photography. Proceeds from the Dog Wash go to support the SPCA of Northern Virginia's work with abused, neglected and abandoned pets. For more information, call 703 799-9390, or visit www.spcanova.org."
<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 17
<cal2>Twiztid, Marz, Society 1. Battle of the Bands quarter final round. Live music. Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $16. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Monday/Aug. 18
<cal2>Speaker's Corner presents "Professional Plus" with Bob Foxworthy of Trust-Based Technologies and Jean O'Brien, etiquette consultant. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at Il Lupo restaurant. Call 703-385-2597 for more information.
Battle of the Bands quarter final round. Live music. Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $7. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 19
<cal2>Book Club. 7:30 p.m., at the at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Adults. Call 703-293-6227 for this month’s selection.
Evening Book Club. 7:30 p.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. "A Widow for One Year" by John Irving. Adults.
Book discussion group. "Paris to the Moon" by Adam Gopnik. 11 a.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Adults.
Book discussion group. "Emperor of Ocean Park" by Stephen L. Carter. 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Adults.
Ready for School? 10:30 a.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Stories and activities about the first day of school. Age 4-6. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Battle of the Bands quarter final round. Live music. Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $7. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
"Your Professional Image" with etiquette consultant Jean O'Brien. A Speaker's Corner presentation. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Il Lupo Restaurant in Fairfax. Call 703-385-2597 for more information.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 20
<cal2>Mobiles to Go. 10:30 a.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. An introduction to creating mobile art. Age 7-12. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
U.S. Navy Band "Sea Chanters." A 17-voice chorus performs a variety of music genres. 7:30 p.m., at the Lee District Park amphitheater, 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia. Canceled in case of rain. Call 703-922-9841 for general information, 703-971-6262 for cancellation information.
<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 21
<cal2>Squiggley wigglies. 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
It's Raining Cats and Dogs. Stories and activities. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Sponsored by the friends of the George Mason Regional Library. The Fairfax City Regional Library is located at 3915 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Ready for School? 10:30 a.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Stories and activities about the first day of school. Age 4-6. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Becoming a foster parent to special-needs children. Northern Virginia Family Services will offer information sessions for people who would like to provide temporary, quality family settings for children with emotional, behavioral, physical or developmental needs, newborns through age 18. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Immanuel Bible Church, Springfield.
Dying Fetus, Skinless, Divine Empire, Misery Index. Battle of the Bands quarter final round. Live music. 6 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $15. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Friday/Aug. 22
<cal2>American Song. Drawing inspiration from roots rock, rhythm and blues, country, pop and gospel. 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Towne Center, 5995 Kingstowne Center, Franconia. Canceled in case of rain. For general information call 703-324-8566, for cancellation information call 703-971-6262.
Mill Run Dulcimers. Old-time music featuring dulcimers and the autoharp. 7:30 p.m., at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Canceled in case of rain. Call 703-425-9300. Park is not lighted; bring a flashlight for a safe exit after dark.
Squeeze Bayou. Cajun band. 7:30 p.m., at Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Canceled in case of rain. Call 703-425-9300. Park is not lighted; bring a flashlight for a safe exit after dark.
Bingo. 7:30 p.m., at Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City. Call 703-273-3638 for more information.
Speaker's Corner presents "Trust-Based Leadership" with Bob Foxworthy of Trust-Based Technologies. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., at Il Lupo Restaurant in Fairfax. Call 703-385-2597 for more information.
<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 23
<cal2>Sophie the Performing Dog. 11 a.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Meet Sophie, who plays music, basketball and performs other tricks. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Battle of the Bands quarter-final round. Live music. Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $7. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Back-to-school fashion show. 1 p.m. in the JCPenny Court, Springfield Mall. Local models between the ages of 3 and 23 will showcase fashions for the fall season.
<cal1>Monday/Aug. 25
<cal2>Book Chat. All-female discussion group for girls age 12-14, with adult. 7 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
Auditions for the Fairfax Choral Society. Artistic director, Douglas Mears. Concerts include Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO), "A Christmas Celebration," opera gala with the FSO, and "Voices of Light." Call the office at 703-642-3277 or e-mail office@fairfaxchoralsociety.org. Visit www.fairfaxchoralsociety.org for more information. Call for Youth Chorus information.
<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 26
<cal2>Russikye Musikanti. Russian and Ukrainian folk songs, gypsy tunes, Cossack songs, waltzes and polkas played on traditional instruments. 7:30 p.m., at the Lee District Park amphitheater, 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia. Canceled in case of rain. Call 703-922-9841 for general information, 703-971-6262 for cancellation information.
Book discussion group. "Bel Canto" by Ann Patchett. 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Speaker's Corner presents a breakfast with etiquette consultant Jean O'Brien. 7:30-8:30 a.m., at Il Lupo Restaurant in Fairfax. Call 703-385-2597 for more information.
Auditions for the Fairfax Choral Society. Artistic director, Douglas Mears. Concerts include Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO), "A Christmas Celebration," opera gala with the FSO, and "Voices of Light." Call the office at 703-642-3277 or e-mail office@fairfaxchoralsociety.org. Visit www.fairfaxchoralsociety.org for more information. Call for Youth Chorus information.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 27
<Cal2>Starting school. Stories and activities. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Sponsored by the friends of the George Mason Regional Library. The Fairfax City Regional Library is located at 3915 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 28
<cal2>Long ago and far away. 7:30 p.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Stories and activities. Age 3-6 with adult. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Windows 101. 7 p.m., at the at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Learn to manage files, control desktop, and other computer functions. Age 12 and up. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
CAG (Calling All Guys). All-male book discussion group for boys age 11-16, with adult. 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
IONA. Pan-Gaelic music. 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Towne Center, 5995 Kingstowne Center, Franconia. Canceled in case of rain. For general information call 703-324-8566, for cancellation information call 703-971-6262.
Battle of the Bands quarter final round. Live music. Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $7. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Friday/Aug. 29
<cal2>Basic Origami. 2 p.m. at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. The Japanese art of paper folding discovered through stories and hand-on activities. Age 8-12. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Alte Kamaraden German Band. 7:30 p.m., at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Canceled in case of rain. Call 703-425-9300. Park is not lighted; bring a flashlight for a safe exit after dark.
The New Oldtime String Band. Original, bluegrass and old-time acoustic music. 7:30 p.m., at Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Canceled in case of rain. Call 703-425-9300. Park is not lighted; bring a flashlight for a safe exit after dark.
Bingo. 7:30 p.m., at Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City. Call 703-273-3638 for more information.
<cal1>Friday/Sept. 5
<cal2>Bingo. 7:30 p.m., at Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City. Call 703-273-3638 for more information.
Battle of the Bands quarter final round. Live music. Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $7. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Sunday/Sept. 7
<cal2>Single Bullet Theory, Brick Bath, NDE, shadowdance. Live music. 2 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $10. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Wednesday/Sept. 10
<cal2>Estate planning seminar. Learn effective estate planning centered around the revocable "living trust" with the Law Firm of Steffan & Macdonald. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at Holiday Inn, 11787 Lee Jackson Highway, Fair Oaks. Free. For more information, call 703-691-4310.
<cal1>Thursday/Sept. 11
<cal2>The Imperial Acrobats of China. 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Patriot Center. The U.S. Friendship Tour is the first time the group has visited America in its 44 years of touring Europe and Asia. Tickets are $83 (Imperial Circle), $48, $38, and $28. They will be on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Patriot Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or via phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. Discounts are available for select shows and include all prices except the Imperial Circle. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 703-993-3035. For more information, visit www.patriotcenter.com.
<cal1>Friday/Sept. 12
<cal2>Bingo. 7:30 p.m., at Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City. Call 703-273-3638 for more information.
The Imperial Acrobats of China. 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Patriot Center. The U.S. Friendship Tour is the first time the group has visited America in its 44 years of touring Europe and Asia. Tickets are $83 (Imperial Circle), $48, $38, and $28. They will be on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Patriot Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or via phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. Discounts are available for select shows and include all prices except the Imperial Circle. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 703-993-3035. For more information, visit www.patriotcenter.com.
<cal1>Saturday/Sept. 13
<cal2>The Imperial Acrobats of China. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Patriot Center. The U.S. Friendship Tour is the first time the group has visited America in its 44 years of touring Europe and Asia. Tickets are $83 (Imperial Circle), $48, $38, and $28. They will be on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Patriot Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or via phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. Discounts are available for select shows and include all prices except the Imperial Circle. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 703-993-3035. For more information, visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Estate planning seminar. Learn effective estate planning centered around the revocable "living trust" with the Law Firm of Steffan & Macdonald. 9-11 a.m., at Comfort Inn, 6560 Loisdale Court, Springfield. Free. For more information, call 703-691-4310.
Irish Traditional Music Festival. 12-6 p.m., at Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax. The festival will offer three stages of traditional Irish music and dance. Free. For more information, call 703-978-8265.
ECHO yard sale. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church gymnasium, 7600 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. All items have been donated to ECHO and are not of use to its clients. Proceeds will go toward ECHO's plan to expand its facility to better assist clients in need. Vintage items include pottery, glass, linens, quilts and pictures; also, figurines and other contemporary collectibles. In addition, ECHO offers toys, jewelry, CDs, videos, scarves, hankies and purses. Boxes of new Christmas and Halloween items help get holiday shopping done early.
Clothing orchard. 8 a.m. Immanuel Bible Church, located at the corner of Backlick Road and Braddock Road in Springfield, will be distributing free clothing and household items. All are welcome. For more information, call the church office at 703-941-4124.
<cal1>Sunday/Sept. 14
<cal2>The Imperial Acrobats of China. 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Patriot Center. The U.S. Friendship Tour is the first time the group has visited America in its 44 years of touring Europe and Asia. Tickets are $83 (Imperial Circle), $48, $38, and $28. They will be on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Patriot Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or via phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. Discounts are available for select shows and include all prices except the Imperial Circle. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 703-993-3035. For more information, visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Sons of Confederate Veterans annual barbecue. Frank Stringfellow Camp 822 Sons of Confederate Veterans will begin a new meeting year with its annual barbecue, 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 3939 Oak St., Fairfax. At 6 p.m. the historian and author of "Battle at Ball's Bluff," Kim Holien, will speak on "The Civil War in Northern Virginia." Barbecue is $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens, $10 for ages 7-18. Children under 7 are free when accompanied by a paying adult. $5 for lecture only. For reservations or information, call 703-799-9367.