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Tuesday, July 22, 2003

<cal1>Wednesday/July 23

<cal2>Digging Up the Past. Meet a real archaeologist; do some archaeology. Ages 8-12. 2 p.m. at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call 703-356-0770 to register.

Birds of Prey. Lois Napier brings live birds. Ages 6-12. 7:30 p.m. at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call 703-356-0770 to register.

Preschool Singalong. Songs and fun with Miss Belle. Ages 1-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike.

Lunchtime Tots. Stories and fun for toddlers. Ages 1-2 with an adult. Bring a snack or bag lunch. Noon at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-790-8088 to register.

Learn How to Knit, Part 1. Knitting for beginners. Supplies provided. Ages 12-18. Parents and caregivers welcome to assist. 2 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-790-8088 to register.

River Wildlife Kayak Tour, intermediate level. 6-8:30 p.m., Riverbend Visitor Center. Previous kayak paddling experience necessary. Kayaks provided, one person per kayak, maximum 10 people. Must be 15 or older. Pre-payment of $40 required in advance. Canceled if weather is inclement or the river is hazardous. Call 703-759-9018.

Mike Schupp. Live Rock Music. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java at 227 Maple Ave. E., in Vienna. 703-255-2566, Ext. 8.

Chris Isaak and Lisa Marie Presley. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap Tickets are $34 in-house and $22 on the lawn. Tickets can be purchased at the Filene Center box office at 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, or by calling Tickets.com at 703-218-6500. For more information, call 703-255-1860.

Governing Board Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. Members of the public who wish to speak during the citizen-comment portion of the meeting are asked to call 703-790-0123 to be placed on the agenda.

<cal1>Thursday/July 24

<cal2>Klezcentricity presents an evening of authentic Yiddish-American music. Admission is free. 7:30 p.m. at Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna. For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov.

Sunny Summer Fun. Stories and activities. Ages 3-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-790-8088 to register.

Animals Up Close. 2-3 p.m., at Riverbend Visitor Center. Learn facts about different local animals and meet one up close. A different animal will be featured each program. Watch as snakes, turtles and frogs feed. Reservations required. Free. Age 5 and up. Call 703-759-9018.

Island-Hopping Kayak Tour. 9 a.m.-noon, Riverbend Visitor Center. Not a whitewater tour; no previous experience necessary. Kayaks provided, one person per kayak, maximum 10 people. Must be 14 or older. Pre-payment of $40 required in advance. Canceled if weather is inclement or the river is hazardous. Call 703-759-9018.

Adrian Legg. Live Music. $15/$18. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java at 227 Maple Ave. E., in Vienna. 703-255-1566, Ext. 8.

Tracy Chapman with special guest Joseph Arthur. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap. Tickets are $36 in-house and $22 on the lawn. Tickets can be purchased at the Filene Center box office at 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, or by calling Tickets.com at 703-218-6500. For more information, call Wolf Trap at 703-255-1860.

<cal1>Friday/July 25

<cal2>The Lunch Pack. Bring your lunch and listen to stories. Ages 2-6 with adult. 12:30 p.m. at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call 703-356-0770 to register.

Jammin' Java Staff Concert. Live music featuring Luke and Daniel Brindley, Andy Zipf, Anthony Fiacco, Flannery Thaiss and Rob Johnson. $8. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java at 227 Maple Ave. E., in Vienna. 703-255-1566, Ext. 8.

Family Movie Outdoors. Movie will begin at dusk, around 8:45 p.m., at Glyndon Park. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Parents must stay with their children during the movie. Call 703-255-7842 for G-rated movie selection after noon on July 23. Admission is free.

Jo Dee Messina with special guest Mark Wills. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap. Tickets are $34 in-house and $25 on the lawn. See www.jodeemessina.com and www.markwills.com. Tickets can be purchased at the Filene center Box office at 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, or by calling Tickets.com at 703-218-6500. For more information, call 703-255-1860.

"Kiss Me Kate." An Act III Theatre Company presentation at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center. July 25-Aug. 9., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children, students and seniors. Reserve tickets to any show by calling 703-548-1154.

Special Salute to Korean War Veterans. 3-4 p.m., reception; 5 p.m. music and performance by the Korean American Cultural Foundation from Seoul, Korea. Medallion presentation follows. A thank-you to the veterans who gave so much during the Korean War. Hosted by the Military Order of the Purple Heart. For information, call 703-938-3475.

<cal1>Saturday/July 26

<cal2>Renaissance Banners Workshop. Trudi Olivetti of the National Gallery of Art will teach students how to make banners in the tradition of pageants. Materials provided. Ages 8-11. 2 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-790-8088 to register.

Book Discussion. Adults. 1 p.m., at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-938-0405 for selection title.

Sunrise Birding Hike. 7-9:30 a.m., at Scotts Run Nature Preserve. Led by renowned birder Stephen Eccles. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars. The event is free, but a $10 suggested donation is appreciated. Reservations are required by July 1. For information or to register, call Emily Hamner at 703-354-5093 or e-mail Information@NVCT.org.

Snakes and Turtles. From 2-3 p.m. at Great Falls Park, join a park ranger to meet a couple of reptiles, some of the most ancient animals on earth. Find out some answers to questions and explore the interesting habits and characteristics of snakes and turtles. Meet at the ranger program area near Overlook 2, or, if weather is inclement, in the Visitor Center auditorium. The program is free, reservations are required. Call 703-285-2965.

"A Tree for All Time." 12-2 p.m. at Great Falls Park. Join a park ranger for a two-hour hike through the forests. A ranger will lead participants through a seldom-explored section of the park. Wear good hiking shoes and register early; space is limited. Meet the ranger at the Visitor Center. The program is free. Call 703-285-2965.

Ice Cream Making. 12-4 p.m., at Colvin Run Mill. Crank ice cream, then taste a sample for 50 cents. Take a tour of the mill and the miller's house. Tour separate cost. Call 703-759-2771 for more information.

Movie Night for Vienna high-school students. 7-11 p.m. at Club Phoenix Teen Center, located in the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E. Admission and popcorn free of charge. Movies will be '80s classics. For more information, call 703-255-5721.

Book Collection. The American Association of University Women will be collecting used books, records, CDs, tapes, videos and software at the SunTrust Bank, 515 Maple Ave. E. in Vienna from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 703-356-6293.

Blues Traveler. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap. Tickets are $32 in-house and $25 on the lawn. Tickets can be purchased at the Filene Center box office at 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, or by calling Tickets.com at 703-218-6500. Call Wolf Trap at 703-255-1860.

<cal1>Sunday/July 27

<cal2>The Grandsons. New Orleans rhythm and blues, rockabilly, swing and country two-steps. 3 p.m. at the McLean Central Park Concert Gazebo, located at the intersection of Old Dominion Drive and Dolley Madison Blvd. Concert is free. For more information, call 703-0123.

The Many Hats of a Park Ranger. Learn about some of the treasures of the U.S. National Parks. From 2-2:45 p.m., learn about the many different things park rangers do at Great Falls Park and parks all over the country and what people can do to help park rangers and the parks in their efforts to conserve parklands. Meet at the ranger program area near Overlook 2, or in the Visitor Center auditorium in case of inclement weather. The program is free, reservation is required. Call 703-285-2965 for reservations.

American Girl Bubble Tea. 2-3:30 p.m., at Colvin Run Mill. Bring an American Girl doll for a summer tea. Learn about the history of bubbles, make bubble wands and test them with special bubble solutions. Age 8 and up. Call 703-759-2771 for more information.

The Old Dominion Dancers. 2 p.m. at Freeman House Dances from the Civil War will be performed. The Freeman House is located at 131 Church St. in Vienna. Free. Call 703-938-5187.

The Moonlighters. Live music. A "Concert on the Green" at the Great Falls Village Centre in Great Falls. 6-8 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Free. Call 703-759-2485. Sponsored by Vanny World.

<cal1>Monday/July 28

<cal2>Anansegromma of Ghana. Authentic West African music, drumming, dance and games. Ages 6-12. 2 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-790-8088 to register.

<cal1>Tuesday/July 29

<cal2>Book Talk for Book Lovers. 7:30 p.m. Calling 703-790-8088 for this month's title. No registration necessary. At Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church.

Certified Financial Planning Sessions. Offered by the VCU School of Business. An orientation will be given, 2-3 p.m., at the Wachovia Training Center, 1751 Pinnacle Drive, McLean. For more information, call 804-828-3165.

Lyle Lovett. 8 p.m. at the Wolf Trap Filene Center. Tickets are $36 in-house and $22 on the lawn. Tickets can be purchased at the Filene Center box office located at 1551 Trap Road, Vienna; by calling Tickets.com at 703-218-6500; or online at www.wolftrap.org. For more information, call Wolf Trap at 703-255-1860.

<cal1>Wednesday/July 30

<cal2>Going to the Beach. Stories and activities. Ages 3-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call 703-356-0770 to register.

Preschool Singalong. Songs and fun with Miss Belle. Ages 1-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike.

InterAct Story Theatre: “The Shirt of Happiness.” A story about a prince on a quest. Ages 6-12. 2 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-938-0405 to register.

Learn to Knit, Part 2. Part 1 is a prerequisite. Supplies provided; parents and caregivers welcome to assist. Ages 12-18. 2 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-790-8088 to register.

Beach Boys. 8 p.m. at the Wolf Trap Filene Center. Tickets are $30 in-house and $25 on the lawn. Tickets can be purchased at the Filene Center box office located at 1551 Trap Road, Vienna; by calling Tickets.com at 703-218-6500; or online at www.wolftrap.org. For more information, call Wolf Trap at 703-255-1860.

Paul Schneider. Live music. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 231 Maple Ave. E. All ages, $8. 703-255-1566, Ext. 8, for tickets/information, http://www.jamminjava.com

<cal1>Thursday/July 31

<cal2>At the Seashore. Beachtime stories and activities. 2 p.m. Age 2-5 with adult. At Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call 703-757-8560 to register.

Book Discussion. 1 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-938-0405 for selection title.

Korean Dance and Music. Capturing 5,000 years of Korean history and culture in the melting pot of American performance art. Admission is free. 7:30 p.m. at Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna. For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov.

Interact Story Theatre: "The Shirt of Happiness." A story about a prince on a quest. Ages 6-12. 10:30 a.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-790-8088 to register.

Oddbox. Live music. 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Ticket prices are to be announced. Call 703-255-1566 ext. 8.

"Tough and Tender Blues." Muddy Waters-style Chicago blues, swing, rock ‘n’ roll and original ballads featuring Vienna resident Cathy Ponton King. Reston Town Center, 7 p.m, no charge. Rain or shine.

Tcheers for Tchaikovsky. 8 p.m. at the Wolf Trap Filene Center. Conductor Emil de Cou will lead the National Symphony Orchestra in a celebration of Tchaikovsky. Ticket prices range from $16 to $34. Tickets can be purchased at the Filene Center box office located at 1551 Trap Road, Vienna; by calling Tickets.com at 703-218-6500; or online at www.wolftrap.org. For more information, call Wolf Trap at 703-255-1860.

<cal1>Friday/Aug. 1

<cal2>The Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Band with special guests Gary Ferguson and Sally Love. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15 general admission, all ages. 703-255-1566, Ext. 8, for tickets/information, http://www.jamminjava.com

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” performed by the Vienna Youth Players. 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E. Tickets are $8 for general admission and $7 for students and senior citizens. For more information, call 703-255-6360.

Bugs Bunny on Broadway. 8:30 p.m. at the Wolf Trap Filene Center. Music provided live by the National Symphony Orchestra. Tickets range from $18 to $38. Tickets can be purchased at the Filene Center box office located at 1551 Trap Road, Vienna; by calling Tickets.com at 703-218-6500; or online at www.wolftrap.org. For more information, call Wolf Trap at 703-255-1860.

<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 2

<cal2>Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-790-8088 for more information.

Guided Hike at Great Falls Park with the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust and environmental expert/naturalist Juday Okay. 9 a.m.-noon. The event is free, but a $10 suggested donation is appreciated. Registration is required by July 30. For information and to register, call Emily Hamner at 703-354-5093 or e-mail information@NVCT.org.

Aztec Two-Step. 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java Café’. Tickets are $15. Jammin’ Java Café is located at 231 Maple Ave., Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.

Teen Trip to Six Flags. Vienna-area teens 14-17 are invited to a trip to Six Flags sponsored by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department. Participants will leave at 9 a.m. and return at 8:30 p.m. Cost for transportation and admission is $45 for Vienna residents and $55 for out-of-town participants. For more information, call 703-255-6360.

Trip to Wayside Theatre. The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a trip to Wayside Theatre for lunch and a matinee performance of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” at Wayside Theatre. Bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. from the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., and return at 5:30 p.m. Price is $55 for Vienna residents and $65 for out-of-town participants, including transportation, lunch and show ticket. For more information, call 703-255-6360.

Pickling August. At the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run, located at 6319 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Help prepare vegetables for pickling as the farm wife shows how she combines salt, water and homemade vinegar to preserve summer crops. For more information, call 703-442-7557 or visit www.1771.org.

Falls Walk. 1-1:30 p.m. Explore the natural and cultural aspects of Great Falls Park with a ranger at Overlook 2. Wear comfortable shoes, and meet at the Visitor Center desk. Call 703-285-2965 for more information.

Many Hats of a Park Ranger. 2-2:45 p.m. Learn about some of the wonderful treasures of the national parks. Learn about many different things park rangers do at Great Falls Park and at parks all over the country and how to help park rangers and the parks in efforts to conserve parklands. Meet the ranger near Overlook 2. Program is free. For reservations, call 703-285-2965.

<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 3

<cal2>The Irish Tenors. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Filene Center. Tickets range from $20 to $48. Tickets range from $18 to $38. Tickets can be purchased at the Filene Center box office located at 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, by calling Tickets.com at 703-218-6500 or online at www.wolftrap.org. For more information, call Wolf Trap at 703-255-1860.

Canal Trail Hike. 2-3 p.m. Join a park ranger for a walk along the scenic Patowmack Canal Trail. Approximately one mile will be covered over even terrain. Meet the ranger at the Visitor Center desk. Program is free. Call 703-285-2965 for more information.

Vienna Theatre Company Auditions. 7:30-9:30 p.m., auditions for the fall production of "Our Town" will be held at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E. There are 14 male and six female parts available, ranging from non-speaking and minor roles to large principal roles. Call Suzanne Maloney at 703-281-7160.

Three Mo’ Tenors. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap. Tickets range between $20 and $34. Tickets can be purchased at the Filene Center box office, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna; by calling Tickets.com at 703-218-6500; or by visiting www.wolftrap.org. For more information, call 703-255-1860.

Northern Virginia Women’s Golf Tournament to Fight Breast Cancer. Belmont Country Club in Ashburn, Virginia. More than 200 golfers are expected to play in the tenth annual event, where all proceeds are designated for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research, education, and patient services programs. Event is the local qualifying round of the American Cancer Society Golf Championship, nation’s largest amateur golf tournament. Interested in forming a team for the tournament? Call 703-938-5550. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available.

Cartoon Johnny and Mark & Geoff will perform at the Great Falls Village Centre as part of the "Concerts on the Green" series. The show begins at 6 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Admission is free. Call 703-759-2485 for more information. Sponsored by Amadeus Concerts & RR&M.

<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 5

<cal2>Kaydee Puppets: "Be Your Best." Have fun getting ready for school; free goody bag for each family. 10:30 a.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike. Call 703-757-8560 to register.

Super Snakes. A live boa constrictor, python, king snake and more. Ages 6-12. 7:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-938-0405 to register.

Vienna Theatre Company Auditions. 8:30-10:30 p.m., auditions for the fall production of "Our Town" will be held at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E. There are 14 male and six female parts available, ranging from non-speaking and minor roles to large principal roles. Call Suzanne Maloney at 703-281-7160.

Mary Chapin Carpenter with special guest Caitlin Cary. Country, cajun, boogie, folk and rock. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap. Tickets range between $20 and $34. Tickets can be purchased at the Filene Center box office, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna; by calling Tickets.com at 703-218-6500; or by visiting www.wolftrap.org. For more information, call 703-255-1860.

<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 6

<cal2>Reptiles Alive. Get up-close and personal with a real alligator, tortoise and lizards. Ages 6-12. 10:30 a.m. at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call 703-356-0770 to register.

Preschool Singalong. Songs and fun with Miss Belle. Ages 1-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike.

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