<cal1>THURSDAY/OCT. 2
<cal2>Mother's First — Chantilly/Centreville is a support group for women making the transition from careers to at-home motherhood. Join moms and tots of all ages for meetings, lectures, field trips, moms night out, etc. October meetings are Oct. 2 and Oct. 16 at the Centreville Regional Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
<cal1>FRIDAY/OCT. 3
<cal2>Cub Scout Pack 893 of Centreville United Methodist Church is now recruiting for all levels. There will be a Cub Scout open house for the 2003-2004 year on Friday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. at Centre Ridge Elementary School, located at 14400 New Braddock Road, Centreville. Pack 893 is part of the Sully District of the National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America. Visit the Web site at www.boyscouts-ncac.org or call Mark Gmitro, Pack 893 Committee Chair at 703-815-9123 or Stephen Hargreaves, Pack 893 Cubmaster at 703-968-0678.
<cal1>SATURDAY/OCT. 4
<cal2>The 11th annual Fall for Fairfax will take place Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on The Ellipse of the Fairfax County Government Center. Featured activities include: interactive health and wellness activities at the Inova Arcade of Health, scarecrow-making, Kids crafts, model trains, festival food, giant inflatables, two stages of entertainment, public safety demonstrations, hayrides, mini-golf, Child ID with Cox Communications, and more than 100 business and non-profit exhibitors. Admission is free. Call 703-324-3247 or 1-800-880-6629.
The Lane's Mill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Centreville Library. The program will be presented on the American Flag by the Light Horse Harry Lee Society, CAR. Lane's Mill is a small but active chapter that offers a broad range of programs on historic preservation and natural conservation, education of our nation's youth, promotion of patriotism, and love of our country. Prospective members and guests are encouraged to attend meetings. Contact Jennifer Smith, Chapter Regent, at 703-961-1030 or visit the chapter Web site at http://www.dar.org under "chapters".
<cal1>OCT. 4-5
<cal2>Ducks Unlimited's Battle of Bull Run (NSCA) will take place Saturday, Oct. 4, and Sunday, Oct. 5 at Bull Run Regional Park Public Shooting Center, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's Bull Run Shooting Center and Short Flight Shooting Instruction will sponsor this National Sporting Clays Association event. Call 703-830-2344.
<cal1>MONDAY/OCT. 6
<cal2>The Northern Virginia Voice of the Faithful affiliate is hosting Jim Post, president of the national Voice of the Faithful organization on Monday, Oct. 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. at T.C. Williams High School Mini Auditorium. Post will speak on challenges for lay Catholics and the hierarchy arising out of the clergy sexual abuse scandal. This presentation is free and open to the public. T.C. Williams is located at 3330 King St., (near the intersection of King St., Braddock Rd., and Quaker Lane). Contact Evelyn Mercantini at esmerc48@yahoo.com or Bill Casey at 703-568-3438.
<cal1>TUESDAY/OCT. 7
<cal2>Sully District’s 6th Annual Boy Scout Golf Classic is scheduled at the Piedmont Club. The Piedmont Club, situated in the rolling hills of Haymarket, is a private, full-service, golf course designed by Tom Fazio. Sponsorship opportunities and a limited number of foursomes are still available. This is an excellent way to support Scouting and also entertain business associates or friends. Plus, you might even win a free Cadillac courtesy of Moore Cadillac. Other sponsors to date include Metropolitan Title and Escrow, Carteret Mortgage and Universal Power Systems, Inc. Call John Caskey at 703-814-8101.
<cal1>WEDNESDAY/OCT. 8
<cal2>The Women's Association of Northern Virginia Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the International Country Club, 13200 Lee Jackson Highway, Fairfax. Bridge will begin at 9:30 a.m. The tap dance group Sixty Karats will perform. This group of dancers over the age of 70 has performed at a variety of places including The Kennedy Center. Reservations are required by Oct. 3. Guests and new members are welcome. For information or reservations, call Barbara DeRose at 703-451-5054.
<cal2>Transportation from a regional perspective will be the subject of the October meetings of the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area. The study was developed by the National Capital Area League, which includes representatives from the Fairfax Area.
The Fairfax Station unit is comprised primarily of residents of Clifton, Fairfax Station and Burke and meets on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Call the membership chair at 703-335-9723 or the hostess at 703-250-7251 for directions.
For a meeting at a more convenient day or time, call the League office at 703-658-9150. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, community-based political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
<cal1>THURSDAY/OCT. 9
<cal2>Amnesty International, Fairfax branch, will sponsor a free showing of "Rabbit-Proof Fence" on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m., at Reston Town Center theaters. Film director Philip Noyce, who also directed "Clear and Present Danger" and "The Quiet American" will speak about the film, which tells the true story of aborigine Australian girls who escaped virtual slavery to return home. The film includes a Golden-Globe nominated score by Peter Gabriel. Before the screening, Artists for Amnesty will present the prestigious "Media Spotlight" award to Mr. Noyce for his contributions to human rights awareness. Call 703-830-4194 or write amnestyusafairfax@lycos.com.
<cal1>FRIDAY/OCT. 10
<cal2>The Christian Women's Club of Fairfax County will host a Consigning Women's Fashion Show luncheon on Friday, Oct. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Joelle, owner of Consigning Women in Manassas, will show how to have a fashion look for a fraction of the cost. The keynote speaker, Sara Wark, former teacher and hospice worker, tells how to prune for changes and strength in our lives. To be held at Hidden Creek Country Club, 1711 Clubhouse Road, Reston. Required reservations are $14 inclusive. Call Elizabeth at 703-757-0801.
<cal1>SATURDAY/OCT. 11
<cal2>27th Annual Fairfax Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Fairfax. Enjoy food, crafts, entertainment and fun in the heart of Old Town Fairfax. Shuttle buses run from George Mason University, Fairfax High School and Woodson High School. For more information, call City of Fairfax Parks & Recreation: Call 703-385-7858.
<cal1>SUNDAY/OCT. 12
<cal2>The 36th annual Clifton Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take the VRE train to Clifton and visit the arts and crafts exhibitors and antiques, check out the bluegrass music, the flea market, children’s activities and Civil War Re-enactment. The Seldom Scene and The Mark Newton Band will be performing. For patron and vendor information, call 703-968-0740 or visit the Web site at www.CliftonDay.com.
<cal1>OCT. 17-18
<cal2>The Center for the Arts will present the musical "Godspell" in the new Kellar Theater in Old Town Manassas. Based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, "Godspell" is one of the biggest Broadway successes of all times. The dates are Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15/adults, $12/students and seniors. The Center for the Arts Kellar Theater is at 9419 Battle Street in Manassas. Call 703-330-ARTS.
<cal1>SATURDAY/OCT. 18
<cal2>King of Kings Lutheran Church will hold its Fall Festival Craft Show on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to crafters, there will be home party vendors (toys, food, clothing, house decorating and more). Food and lunch items will be available. Proceeds will benefit the education program. Contact Judi Hangen at 703-378-7272 or e-mail at kokhangen@att.net.
<cal2>The Northern Virginia Model Railroaders Inc. will be holding an open house on Saturday, Oct. 18 from noon until 4 p.m. Come and see the action on Northern Virginia's largest fixed operating "HO" scale model railroad. Featuring digital control, sound and smoke. The club is located in the historic "Washington & Old Dominion Railroad" station, 231 Dominion Road (at the intersection with Ayr Hill Road) in downtown Vienna. Admission is free. However, donations (at the door) are accepted. Additional information and directions can be obtained by going to the Web site at www.nvmr.org, by e-mail at nvmrinc@hotmail.com, or by calling 703-938-5157 on the day of the open house.
<cal2>Join Ross Galleries of New York and St. Timothy School for its 2004 art auction. Fill your home with custom framed original art. Find many of the same high-end pieces seen in local galleries at half the price. Preview: 7-8 p.m. Auction: 8 p.m. Cost: $10 per person, $15 per couple. Checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and AmEx accepted. Advance ticket purchases preferred. Contact Barbara Strittmatter at 703-803-8878 or Bstritt@AOL.com.
<cal2>Reston Town Center will host the 13th Annual Autumnfest Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 2 - 6 p.m. in the Equity Office Pavilion. A costume contest, parade, pumpkins, hayrides, and trick-or-treating are some of the activities planned. Free and open to everyone. For more information, visit www.restontowncenter.com.
<cal1>SUNDAY/OCT. 19
<cal2>An Octoberfest Skeet Tournament (NSSA) will take place on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Park Public Shooting Center, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. Take aim at this contest sponsored by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's Bull Run Shooting Center and Short Flight Shooting Instruction. This will be a National Skeet Shooting Association event. Call 703-830-2344.
<cal1>MONDAY/OCT. 20
<cal2>In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), the Greenbriar Woman’s Club is holding a Princess House Party at the Greenbriar Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Road, on Monday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m., and the community is invited to participate. Some 25 percent of all sales will be donated to a breast cancer research organization. There will be door prizes and refreshments.
Princess House is a premier direct selling company offering finely-crafted products for the home, including handblown and lead crystal, tableware, cookware, bakeware, serveware and fine collectibles. To view some of the items that will be available for purchase, see www.princesshouse.com.
The Greenbriar Woman’s Club is beginning its 36th year of community service. Membership is open to all women in Greenbriar and the surrounding communities. For additional information on membership and activities, call 703-378-6009 or 703-266-7032. The Greenbriar Woman’s Club is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, the largest women’s volunteer organization in the world. See www.gfwc.org for additional information on both the international federation and its Virginia affiliate.
<cal1>OCT. 22-NOV. 23
<cal2>The Center Company, a professional theater, will present the Washington premiere of "OY!", a comic revue by playwright Rich Orloff, from Oct. 22 through Nov. 23 at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. "OY!" will run for 16 performances Oct. 22 through Nov. 23: Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The audience is invited to meet the playwright Oct. 25 and Open Mic Joke Night on Nov. 2. Visit www.jccnv.org. Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 703-323-7965.
<cal1>FRIDAY/OCT. 24
<cal2>Pumpkin painting and crafts will begin the Halloween Hunt evening on Friday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m., followed by a candy hunt at 7 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Park. Children ages 2-9 are invited to come in costumes and bring trick-or-treat bags and flashlights. Reservations are limited; call 703-631-0550. The fee is $5 per child. Located at 7700 Bull Run Dr., Centreville.
<cal1>OCT. 24-26
<cal2>The Friends of Chantilly Regional Library are holding their annual Fall Used Book Sale on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Chantilly Regional Library at 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. A clearance sale will be held on Sunday, Oct. 26 from noon-3 p.m. There will be a wide assortment of children and adult fiction and non-fiction as well as audio visuals, all at bargain prices. Call 703-502-3883.
<cal1>SATURDAY/OCT. 25
<cal2>The Ninth Annual VolunteerFest, an area-wide day of service, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Volunteer Fairfax in partnership with the Fairfax County Public Library, the day will feature such hands-on projects as organizing books, assisting with children’s programs, Internet tutoring, landscaping, creating displays, sorting book donations, cleaning, and more. The theme for this year is "Volunteers Bring Libraries to Life." Registration forms are due Oct. 9. Call 703-246-3460 or email at VolsRUs@volunteerfairfax.org or visit the Web site at www.volunteerfairfax.org.
<cal2>Parkinson's Disease Support Group meets monthly on the fourth Saturday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m., at Sully Senior Center, 5690 Sully Road (Route 28), Centreville. No charge. Patients and family members welcome. Call Darryl Edwards at 703-38-9213.
<cal1>OCT. 28, NOV. 18, DEC. 16
<cal2>The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area presents "More Power to You." The program, comprising four sessions explaining how local government works and how it relates to state government, will take place once a month from 7 to 9 p.m. in Fairfax Government Center. The sessions will be on Oct. 28, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16. The program costs $25. Those who complete the program will receive a certificate. Pre-registration is required; call 703-227-2231.
<cal1>SATURDAY/ NOV. 1
<cal2>The Clifton Horse Society is sponsoring a Poker Ride on Saturday, Nov. 1 on the equestrian trails along the Occoquan River in Fountainhead Regional Park. The game is 7 Card Draw, choosing the best five cards out of seven. Riders draw two cards at registration, three cards along the trail and two cards on completion of the ride. Preregistration is required because only 30 trailer spaces are available. Registration is at 9 a.m. The trail closes at 1 p.m. Cost is $20. Register by Oct. 27. Call Pat Hepner at 703-830-8394 or Mary Flowers at 703-250-6188.
<cal1>SUNDAY/NOV. 2
<cal2>A Partner's shoot will take place Sunday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Registration at Bull Run Regional Park Public Shooting Center, 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. Take aim at this contest sponsored by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's Bull Run Shooting Center and Short Flight Shooting Instruction. Call 703-830-2344.
<cal1>NOV. 8-9
<cal2>A Ski Swap by Ski Chalet of Chantilly will be held for both skiers and snowboarders on Nov. 8-9. The swaps are hosted by Ski Chalet and the National Ski Patrol divisions from five mid-Atlantic mountain resorts. A Ski Swap is a charitable event where hundreds of enthusiasts buy and sell used sporting goods for skiing and snowboarders. All equipment, clothing, and accessories in good condition will be accepted. Admission is free. A percentage of all consignment sales benefits local nonprofit volunteer Ski Patrols. The event will take place at 14130 Sullyfield Circle in Chantilly. Call 703-631-7880.