<cal1>Art
<cal2>Carol Zeitlin, member of the Springfield Art Guild and Sumi-e Society, is now accepting registration for spring art classes. Sessions of “Art Lessons for Youths 8-years and Up” begin March 20, 4:30-5:45 p.m. or March 29, 9:15-10:30 a.m. and continue for 8-10 weeks. “Art Workshop for Teens and Adults” begins March 29, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and continues for eight weeks. “Chinese Brush Painting (Sumi-e) for Teens and Adults” begins Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. and continues for eight weeks. All classes are held at the Woods Community Centre, Burke Centre. Call Carol Zeitlin at 703-250-6930 for details and registration.
<cal1>Knitting
<cal2>Beginning Crochet. Five-week class beginning Saturday, March 22, 1-3 p.m., at The Yarn Barn, 9413-C Old Burke Lake Road, Burke. Class fee: $70. Learn crochet to embellish knitted garments or create crocheted items. 703-973-2220.
Honeycomb Technique. 6:30-8:30 p.m., at The Yarn Barn, 9413-C Old Burke Lake Road, Burke. Class fee $45. A class designed to enhance the visual effect of yarns similar to the honeycomb that bees make. 703-973-2220.
Beginning Knitting. Five-week class begins Thursday, April 24, 6-8 p.m., at The Yarn Barn, 9413-C Old Burke Lake Road, Burke. Class fee: $70. Learn how to create knitted garments. 703-973-2220.
Beginning Crochet. Five-week class begins Saturday, April 26, 1-3 p.m., at The Yarn Barn, 9413-C Old Burke Lake Road, Burke. Class fee: $70. Learn crochet to embellish knitted garments or create crocheted items. 703-973-2220.
Sock Knitting on Two Circular Needles. Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at The Yarn Barn, 9413-C Old Burke Lake Road, Burke. Class fee $40. Learn a technique that can be used not only for socks but anywhere double-pointed needles are called for. 703-973-2220.
<cal1>Packing
<cal2>Interstate Worldwide Relocation is offering a free class to demonstrate proper packing techniques and moving-industry secrets. Interstate's free class will be conducted on Saturday, April 12, from 8:30-11 a.m., at Interstate's Talking Training House in the corporate headquarters located at 5801 Rolling Road in Springfield. Advance registration is requested. To register or for additional information, call 1-800-745-MOVE (6683), ext. 234.
<cal1>Crime Prevention
<cal2>Refuse to Be a Victim crime-prevention program. This National Rifle Association program promotes awareness and prevention of criminal confrontations. The co-ed seminar is three to four hours long, open to the public and costs $10. Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, 8:30 a.m., at the National Rifle Association Headquarters, 11250 Waples Mill Road in Fairfax. A two-day workshop is available for those interested in becoming a certified instructor. Instructor workshop costs $99. Call 1-800-861-1166 for more information or to apply.
<cal1>Seniors
<cal2>Mature Operator's Driver Improvement Program (MOPDIP). This eight-hour class for Virginia residents 55 and older covers safe-driving information. The course is sanctioned by the American Automobile Association (AAA) and is presented by certified Fairfax County Auxiliary Police officers. On completion of this course, drivers are eligible for the Virginia state mandated insurance premium reduction (check with individual insurance carriers for the amount). The classes take place the second Saturday of each month. The next MOPDIP class will meet at the Franconia District Station located at 6121 Franconia Road, on Saturday, April 10, from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A subsequent seminar is scheduled for May 10. Registration is required. Call 703-924-6588. The fee for this course is $10 per person for books and materials.
<cal1>Dancing
<cal2>Learn the Social Dances (ballroom, Latin, swing, night club, country western/polka) in Cy Richardson's group classes on Tuesday nights at the Oaks Community Center, 5708 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. Six-week sessions (8 hours), $52 per person. Singles and couples welcome. Call Cy at 703-250-5360.
Israeli Dance Class. Tuesdays, 8-10 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Beginners, intermediates and advanced. $5/session/JCCNV member; $6/non-member; $4/student or senior. Reservations not required. 301-982-0937.
Learn to Dance Salsa and Meringue at Rene’s Club, 3251 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. For beginners and advanced students. Learn basics and advanced techniques, Latin moves, combination footwork, spinning, breaks, timing, style and shine. Group class meets every Thursday, 8-9 p.m. Partner not required. Proper attire. Call 703-759-9380.
Tap-dance lessons for Fairfax County Senior Citizens 55 and older will be held at Little River Glen Senior Center, Barker Court, located just off Route 236 and Olley Lane in Fairfax, on Wednesdays. Free. Call 703-370-1466.
Circle/Folk Dancing. Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church in Burke at 10125 Lake Haven Court will host a mixture of traditional folk dance and modern choreography from 7:45-10 p.m., March 22; Apr. 5, 19; May 3, 17, 31; and June 7, 21. Cost: $35 for the series; $10 person/class (AE Boosters: $25 for the series or $5 person/class). For additional information, call Judi at 703-451-2595.
<cal1>College Prep
<cal2>Focusing in on College. A workshop to help frame skills, interests, personality style. Develops a college plan. Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 3018 Javier Road, second floor, Fairfax. $50 for the series. 703-204-9100.
<cal1>Languages
<cal2>Greenspring Village’s “English As a Second Language” (ESL) program provides instruction to assist employees who want to improve their language skills. ESL classes meet twice a week. Volunteers who wish to enroll are asked to pay a $20 registration fee to be refunded at the completion of the course. Follow-up ESL courses for students who wish to continue are now in the planning stage. Greenspring Village, developed and managed by Erickson Retirement Communities, is headquartered in Catonsville, Md. For more information, check out their Web site address: www.ericksonretirement.com.
<cal1>Public Speaking
<cal2>The Burke Toastmasters Club is sponsoring an eight-week Speechcraft program beginning Monday, March 3. This program is designed to help participants to communicate more effectively with employers, associates, subordinates and customers. This program is open to the public. The fee is $50 and includes six months of Toastmaster membership. Space is limited to 15 people. Reservations will be taken on a first come-first served basis. Classes meet weekly on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The program will run from March 3 through April 21, at the Oaks Community Center, 5708 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. For registration information, contact Raj Manda at 703-426-8784.
<cal1>Safety
<cal2>Lt. John Henderson teaches the City of Fairfax Fire Extinguisher Training program in Room 8 at the John C. Wood Municipal Complex, 3730 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax. Hands-on training will be offered using a fire simulator, which creates a small fire. To schedule classes, call the City of Fairfax Building and Fire Code Administration Office, 703-273-8109.