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<cal1>Ongoing Events
<cal2>Senior Center. Activities for seniors include fitness classes, crafts, bridge, discussion groups, trips and social gatherings. The Center is located at 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Call 703-359-2487.
American Century Theater's "A Flag is Born." Performances run March 24 through April 24. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday at 8 p.m., with 2:30 p.m., matinees on March 24, April 4, 17, 18 and 24. In this, the first production in 56 years, life-sized puppets created by George Mason University staff and students will be featured. For information/tickets/group sales, call 703-553-8782 or www.americancentury.org.
Art Exhibits at JCC. 'Larger than Life: Photographs of Israeli & American Cultural Figures, through March 30; the pottery of Jeffrey Kleckner, also through March 30. Jewish Community Center, 8900 Little River Turnpike. Call 703-323-0880.
'Spots and Dots.' The Artisans United Craft Gallery presents a full-time fine craft sale and exhibition, Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., through May 5. Pottery, baskets, glass, porcelain, wearables, photography, handmade cards, polymer clay, watercolors, mixed media and more. The show takes place at 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale. Free admission. Call 703-941-0202.
GMU Student Art Exhibit. Through March 31, George Mason University, Mason Hall Atrium and Concert Hall galleries. Art and Visual Technology Graduate Student Exhibit 2004 features digital arts, painting, photography, printmaking and mixed media. Atrium hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Concert Hall, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call gallery office at 703-993-8865.
Historic Exhibit. Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St., Fairfax, presents "Raids, Romance and Writings" in the Gano Gallery. Discover how the Confederate partisan leader John S. Mosby captured a Union general in March 1863 and other Civil War trivia. Group tours available. Call 703-385-8414.
Spring Art Exhibit. Through April 5, 'March Out of Winter' at The Artists' Undertaking Gallery, 309 Mill St., Occoquan. Jane Ernst of Springfield shows her digitally interpreted photos and David Barnes of Sterling exhibits his fused glass. The gallery is open Monday-Sunday, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 703-494-0584.
Chinese Silk Painting. Through April 4, at The Loft Gallery, 313 Mill St., Occoquan. Paintings by Lillian T. Elkey feature formal Chinese paintings with layers of transparent washes on the back and front of the material. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.; closed Monday. Call 703-490-1117.
New Mothers Lunch Group. Mothers and babies newborn to 8 months old, are invited for lunch, speakers, discussions and a fun, different program every week. Meet other new moms and babies in the Northern Virginia area. Babies are welcome. Reservations are required and each lunch costs $20. For additional information, contact Rochelle Goldberg at 703-961-9179, eventbuilders@hotmail.com or check out www.event-builders.com.
Children's Programs. 11 a.m., Little Explorers, every Monday, features stories and songs. Every Friday, at 10:30 a.m., Kinderdance, features creative movement for children ages 6 and under. Borders, 6701 Frontier Drive, Springfield. Call 703-924-4894.
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. Ongoing programs, classes and social opportunities for all ages. The Center is located at 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Call 703-323-0880.
Fairfax Arts Center. Art to Wear, T.A.G., Gallery Justine, Gallerie DiArt 101 and Waterford Weavers Gallery, 3949 Chain Bridge Road, behind the post office. Free parking, handicapped accessible.
Internet Training. Personalized Internet and catalog training. Basics for beginners. Call for an appointment. Adults. At the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Personal Internet Tutoring. Call 703-339-4610 for appointments; adults, at Kingstowne Public Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria.
Book Sales. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria, 703-339-4610. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield, 703-451-8055.
Practice English. Every Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Conversation group for people learning English. Adults. Call 703-339-4610.
Irish Dance. A Ceili (Irish country dance) sponsored by the Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (CCE) takes place on the second Saturday of every month except July and August at the John Wood Center, located at 3730 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax. Lessons start at 7:30 p.m. The Bog Wanderers Ceili Band plays from 8 p.m. to midnight. Members, $10; non-members, $12; ages 6-16, $6; children under 6, free. Maximum family charge $25. Coffee, tea and soda bread free. Soft drinks 75 cents. Call 703-521-4340.
<cal1>Thursday/March 25
<cal2>Calling All Guys. 7:30 p.m., Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. All-male book discussion group for ages 11-16 with adult. Call 703-978-5600.
Children's Program. 1 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 'Lions and Lambs' features stories and activities for ages 2-5 with an adult. Call 703-339-4610.
'Stories with Raggedy Ann.' 10:15 a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Ages 2-5 with adult. Call to register at 703-644-7333.
Book Sale. March 25-27, Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Semi-annual sale of new and used books. Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 703-293-6227.
<cal1>Friday/March 26
<cal2>Garden Club Fashion Show and Luncheon. 10 a.m. Old Dominion Valley Garden Club presents "The Sounds of Spring" at Springfield Golf and Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road. Social hour and cash bar at 10 a.m.; silent auction from 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; fashion show at 11 a.m.; luncheon follows. Cost is $30. Check to Jay Jones, 8721 Birch Cliff Drive, Fairfax Station, VA 22039-2731. Call Jones at 703-649-2217.
Live Music. Funny Money, featuring Steve Whiteman and new member Jimmy Chalfant, both of Kix, and others TBA. Ages 21 and over. Tickets are $10. Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. For more information, call 703-569-5940 or visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Salvation Army Fashion Show and Luncheon. The Fairfax County Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary presents their annual fashion show, luncheon and silent auction at the Waterford Fair Oaks, 12025 Lee Jackson Highway, Fairfax. Fashions by Mae's Dress Boutique in McLean. Call Pauline Mitchell for more information at 703-533-8739.
Night Hike. 7-8 p.m. Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Join the park for a hike into the nocturnal world of the Pohick Stream Valley forest. Program repeated from 8:45-9:45 p.m. Canceled if rain. Cost is $3. Reservations required. Call 703-451-9588.
Crafts Program. 10:30 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 'Crafts on the Internet' workshop. Learn about free patterns, ideas and projects online. Adults. Call 703-339-4610.
Children's Program. 11:30 a.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 'Lunch Bunnies' for ages 2-5 with adult. Bring lunch and listen to stories. Call to register at 703-451-8055.
Barbershop Harmony Chorus. 8 p.m. The Fairfax Jubil-Aires perform at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-352-2787.
Wine Tasting. Take a trip to the Rhone Valley without leaving the States. The Balliwick Inn in Fairfax hosts a wine tasting featuring five Rhone-area wines paired with authentic French cuisine. Cost per person in advance is $99 before tax and gratuity and $105 per person before tax and gratuity on the day of the event. Call 703-691-2266 for reservations.
<cal1>Saturday, March 27
<cal2>Moscow Festival Ballet, "Cinderella." Set to Adolphe Adam's score. Tickets are $50, $42, $25. 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Call 703-993-2787.
Harlem Globetrotters. The internationally acclaimed Harlem Ambassadors 2003-2004 "Around the World" tour stops at Lake Braddock Secondary School at 12 p.m. Basketball wizardry featuring high-flyin' slam dunks, dazzling ball handling and comedy routines. Call 703-913-0880.
Introduction to Wildflowers. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Slideshow and hike. Free. Reservations required. Call 703-451-9588.
'Puddle Jumpers.' 1-2 p.m. Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Program designed for ages 3-5 years. Cost is $3. Reservations required. Call 703-451-9588.
Singles Social. 7 p.m. Jewish Community Center sponsored event at Brion's Grill, 10621 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Join singles 55 and older. R.S.V.P. to 703-250-8557 by March 23.
Kingstowne Celebration. Noon-4 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Learn about 'The Many Faces of Kingstowne' through music, local history and more. All ages. Call 703-339-4610.
Book Signing. 2 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 'Adopted the Chinese Way' author, Marguerite Chien Church. Adults. Call to register at 703-451-8055.
Miss Greater Springfield. 7-9 p.m., Greenspring's Village Square Theater, 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield. Refreshments, music and dancing follow the pageant. Tickets are available at the door and cost $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $7 for children under age 12. For driving directions, call Greenspring public relations at 703 923-4690.
Monte Carlo Casino Night. Northern Virginia Community Foundation hosts its annual event at Waterford at Fair Oaks. Admission starts at $100 and includes casino cash, open bar, food and door prizes. Sponsorship packages available. Contact Christine Lee at 703-902-3157 or e-mail chrislee.nvcf@erols.com. Visit www.novacf.org.
Spies of Washington Tour. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., The Cold War Museum hosts this six-hour bus tour. Bus departs from Pentagon City Metro. All proceeds benefit the Museum. Tickets cost $45 and may be purchased online at www.spytour.com or by calling 703-273-2381.
Quilt Show. March 27-28, 12-5 p.m., each day. The annual All Aboard Quilter's Special quilt show features quilts owned by area residents. Small sales area with hand-crafted items. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. $3 donation. Call 703-425-9225.
'Heritage.' 8 p.m. The City of Fairfax Band's Young Artist Competition Concert in the Fairfax High School auditorium, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets are $5-$10, available at the door. Call 703-757-0220. Visit www.fairfaxband.org.
Crime Prevention Seminars. March 27-28, 8:30 a.m. NRA Headquarters, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax. Learn how to avoid dangerous situations and prevent criminal confrontations. Open to the public. Cost is $10. Instruction for individuals who have applied to become Refuse to be a Victim certified instructors. Cost is $95. Call regional counselor Susan Vary Traxel at 276-930-2599 or e-mail safe_n_secure@hotmail.com. Information about the program can be found at 1-800-861-1166 or at www.nrahq.org/rtbav.
Fairfax Genealogical Society Annual Conference. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fairview Park Marriott Hotel, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church. Speakers include Barbara Vines Little, Chuck Mason, Ken Macomber and Dr. Tom Jones. Cost is $37 for members; $57 for non-members. Register at www.fxgs.org.
Shag Dancing for Hospice. 12-5 p.m. in Macy's Court, Springfield Mall, Springfield. Dance-a-thon raises money for Hospice of Northern Virginia. Free admission. Call 703-461-0782. Visit www.nvshag.org.
<cal1>Sunday/March 28
<cal2>Moscow Festival Ballet, 'Giselle.' With a score by Prokiev. Tickets are $50, $42, $25. 2 p.m., at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Call 703-993-2787.
Walking Tour. 1 p.m. Fairfax Museum. "Raids and Romance Tour of Civil War Sites in Old Town Fairfax. Call 703-385-8415.
Dance Open House. 4 p.m., Free Team Dance/Jr. Jazzercise and Jazzercise Lite class. Introducing two new programs with open houses to be held at the Yong In Martial Arts Academy located at 6700 Fleet Drive, Alexandria. Team Dance/Jr. Jazzercise is geared towards preteens and teens. Call Mary at 703-550-9867 to reserve a spot or for more details.
'Bow Wow Bowl-a-thon.' 2-5 p.m. Oldies but Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue hosts a bowl-a-thon to benefit this all-volunteer animal rescue group. Fairfax Circle Bowl America, 9650 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Cost is $20 which includes three games, shoe rental and food. Cost is $15 for children age 13 and under. Door prizes, raffles and giveaways. Deadline for entry is March 20. Call 703-533-2373. To view adoptable dogs, visit http://va-cockers.petfinder.com.
Blood Drive. Noon-5 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Appointments preferred. Call 703-644-7333.
Republican Women. 2-4 p.m. The New Providence Republican Women's Club of Oakton, Vienna, Fairfax and surrounding areas hosts its annual membership tea. U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R-11th) and 8th District congressional candidate Lisa Marie Cheney are among the special guests. Prospective members are welcome. For information, call 703-218-1015.
<cal1>Monday/March 29
<cal2>Nature Program. 10-11 a.m. Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. 'Nature Quest, Amphibians' features a study of the vernal pool to look for signs of spring. Frog calls slide show. Cost is $3. Reservations required. Call 703-451-9588.
Children's Program. 10:15 a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 'Wacky Windy Weather' features stories and activities for ages 2-3 with an adult. Call to register at 703-644-7333.
Interior Design Seminar. 7:30 p.m. 'Putting the W-O-W- Factor in Your Home' with designer Nancy Sargeant. Burke Centre Commons Community Centre, 6701 Roberts Parkway, Burke. Sponsored by Pat Reinhart, Realtor, Remax Allegiance. Free. Call 703-503-4358.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 30
<cal2>Dance Open House. 10 a.m., Free Jazzercise Lite class geared towards those wanting a low-impact/high energy workout. The Yong In Martial Arts Academy located at 6700 Fleet Drive, Alexandria. Call Mary at 703-550-9867 to reserve a spot or for more details.
Children's Program. 10:15 a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 'Wacky Windy Weather' features stories and activities for ages 2-3 with an adult. Call to register at 703-644-7333.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 31
<cal2>Synchronized Skating. 6 p.m. The Capitol Steps synchronized skating teams host their annual open house at the Fairfax Ice Arena, 3779 Pickett Road, Fairfax. Visit www.capitol-steps.net. For directions to the ice arena, visit www.fairfaxicearena.com.
Circus Show. March 31-April 4, George Mason University's Patriot Center, Fairfax. See Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus. Nine shows featuring clowns, elephants, tigers, motorcycles in the 'Globe of Death' act, 'Bailey's Comet,' performing dogs and more. Tickets are $12-$25. Call ticketmaster at 202-432-SEAT (7328) or 703-573-7328. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Book Signing. 7:30 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Meet Sherwin Nuland, author of 'Lost in America.' Adults. Call 703-644-7333.
Children's Program. 10:30 a.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 'One Windy Day' features stories and activities for ages 2-5 with adult. Call to register at 703-451-8055.
'Mice are Nice.' Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Stories, activities and a craft for ages 3-5 with adult. Call to register at 703-293-6227.
Job Fair. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College is hosting a community event for full- or part-time work, summer or temporary jobs or a co-op or internship opportunities. Rain or shine in the Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike. Contact Laura at 703-764-6011 or visit www.nvcc.edu and click on Annandale student services events.
Job Fair. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College. More than 75 area employers will be on-hand recruiting full- and part-time work, summer and temporary jobs, and co-op or internship opportunities. The job fair takes place rain or shine in the Ernst Community Cultural Center on the Annandale Campus at 8333 Little River Turnpike, just off the Beltway at Route 236. Parking is available in the cultural center lot. For more information, contact Laura at 703-764-6011-or go to www.nvcc.edu and click on Annandale student services events.
<cal1>Thursday/April 1
<cal2>Computers Basics. Adults. 1 p.m., at Kings Park Public Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke.
April Fools Stories. Ages 3-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Kingstowne Public Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria.
Discussion Group. "Pope Joan" by Donna Woolfolk Cross. Adults. 12:15 p.m., at Kingstowne Public Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria.
Tax Counseling by VITA. Adults. 10-1:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
<cal1>Friday/April 2
<cal2>Beethoven Opera. 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Center for the Arts presents "Fidelio," a "salute to freedom and condemnation of oppression." Tickets are $42-$78. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com.
Used Book Sale. April 2-3; Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church. Sponsored by the Falls Church Area American Association of University Women. Most books priced at $2 or less. Bargain hunters come Saturday for half-price specials. Call 703-534-5345.
Spring Musical. Paul VI Catholic High School presents the musical "Guys and Dolls," on Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 4 at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium. The school is located at 10675 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. Call 703-352-0925, Ext. 524.
Children's Books. Very short stories; ages 13-17 months with adult. 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Children's Books. Very short stories; ages 18-23 months with adult. 11:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
<cal1>Saturday/April 3
<cal2>Sons of Confederate Veterans presents "Heritage as Personality and the Pursuit of Truth," at P.J. Skidoo's restaurant, 9908 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Social hour 6 p.m. Supper at 7 p.m. Robert Salyer, Esq. speaks at the second annual Lord Acton Dinner. Dinner $35/person. For reservations or more information, call 703-523-0884.
Tax Counseling by VITA. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Fairfax Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax.
Animal Presentation. Reptiles by Hidden Ponds Nature Center; all ages, 10 a.m., at Kings Park Public Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke.
<cal1>Sunday/April 4
<cal2>Beethoven Opera. 2 p.m., at George Mason University's Center for the Arts presents "Fidelio," a "salute to freedom and condemnation of oppression." Tickets are $42-$78. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com.
Band Concert. 3 p.m. Mr. Jack Daniel's Original Silver Cornet Band" presented by the Community Concerts Association of Fairfax. Fairfax High School auditorium, 3500 Old Lee Highway. The band is a re-creation of an actual small town band (Lynchburg, Tenn. Pop. 361) at the turn of the century. Tickets are $20; students, $10 (regardless of age). Call 703-273-2547 or visit www.fairfaxcommconcerts.org.