<cal1>THURSDAY/JUNE 30
<cal2>Free child safety carseat inspections will be performed at the Sully Police Station on Thursday, June 30 from 5-9 p.m. The Sully Police Station is located at 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Inspectors will make sure your carseats are set for your child’s age and height, inspect the safety of your child's placement and verify that each seat is properly installed in your vehicle.
Residents should install the child safety seats themselves, so the technicians may properly inspect and make adjustments, as needed. No appointment is necessary; call the Sully District Child Seat Information line (703-814-7000, ext. 5140) to confirm dates and time. For additional child seat inspection times throughout Fairfax County, call the Fairfax County Operations Support Bureau at 703-280-0559.
<cal1>FRIDAY/JULY 1
<cal2>Swing dances are held Friday nights in the solarium at the Dulles Hilton in Herndon (located on the corner of Route 28 and McLearen Road). All dances include a beginner class from 8:30-9 p.m. The band then plays three sets between 9 p.m. and midnight. All of this is available for $13 per person. Visit www.gottaswing.com or call 703-359-9882.
* July 1: July 4th celebration;
* July 8: Swing Command (16-piece big band!);
* July 15: Big 4 Combo;
* July 22: TBA (July's Birthday Dance);
* July 29: Terence McArdle & Jumpin Tonight;
* Aug. 5: Rockin' Bones;
* Aug. 12: Daryl Davis;
* Aug. 19: Lush Life (August's Birthday Dance);
<sum> Aug. 26: The Sevilles (Sock Hop).
<cal2>Fairfax Corner will host a free Summer Concert Series this Saturday, July 2 from 5-8 p.m. Similar concerts will continue to be held every Saturday evening at the same time through Sept. 4. Each Concert series will feature an acoustic performer followed by a different band in the Fountain Plaza located outside of the Cinemas.
* July 2 — Merchants of Cool;
* July 9 — Bad Influence;
* July 16 — Almost Recess;
* July 23 — Chris Polk Band;
* July 30 — Bicycle Thieves;
* Aug. 6 — Cartoon Johnny;
* Aug. 13 — Singer/Songwriter Showcase;
* Aug. 20 — Swing Speak;
* Aug. 27 — Mike Holden;
* Sept. 3 — Junkfood.
<cal1>MONDAY/JULY 4
<cal2>Mothers with babies, newborn to 8 months old, are invited to eat lunch, listen to speakers, discuss a variety of topics and have fun every Monday this July and August at Il Lupo Italian Restaurant, 4069 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA, starting Monday, July 4 from 11:45-2 p.m. Bring a friend or come alone — a great way to meet other new moms and babies in Northern Virginia.
* Monday, July 4 — NO LUNCH;
* Monday, July 11 — “Sign Language for Babies,” with Jennifer Moyer, Baby Signs;
* Monday, July 18 — “Now that I am a mother — who am I?” Identity issues with Lisa Lyons, LPC;
* Monday, July 25 — “Toys! Toys! Toys!” with Susie Waterstreet;
* Monday, Aug. 1 — NO LUNCH;
* Monday, Aug. 8 — “Yoga for moms and babies,” Jennifer Moore, Moore than Yoga;
* Monday, Aug. 15 — “Fitness for new moms;”
* Monday, Aug. 22 — “Travel with a baby – how do I do it?" Rochelle Goldberg with Maura White, GoBabies.com;
* Monday, Aug. 29 — “Kindermusik” Pam Phillips, Kindermusik of Fairfax.
Cost is $20; four-lunch series is $75 (good for any four lunches). To make a reservation, call Rochelle Goldberg at 703-273-5593 or email: eventbuilders@hotmail.com. Also, more information can be found at www.event-builders.com sponsored by Event Builders, LLC.
<cal2>The U.S. Air Force Band will present a public concert at the National Air and Space Museum, at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, at noon on Monday, July 4. The concert is free and tickets are not required. Parking is $12. For more, call 202-767-5658.
<cal1>JULY 8 and 9
<cal2>The 2005 Northern Virginia Home Education Conference will be held Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9 at the Dulles Expo and Conference Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. NASA, Encyclopedia Brittanica, Riverstone Educational Games, The Science Museum of Virginia, Patrick Henry College, Frick and Frack Music, and Discovery Toys are just a few of the institutions that will be setting up exhibitions. Workshops and keynote sessions on topics ranging from how to teach languages, math, art and science and the best methods to use to teach children to their maximum capacity. This will be a great opportunity to give your child's education new vitality for a life of achievement, or just to learn more about the latest methods of supporting the education of students whose backgrounds range from public schooling to private schooling to home schooling. Visit www.DullesExpo.com or call the Dulles Expo Center at 703-378-0910.
<cal1>SATURDAY/JULY 9
<cal2>The Northern Virginia Artists League is a local group of artists and photographers which meets on the second Saturday of every month for an "art outing" at 8:30 a.m. at Starbucks (in Centreville, on the corner of Braddock and Stone Roads). The group then car pools to local destinations for plein air painting or photography. In addition, the group holds a general meeting on the second Wednesday of the month at members' homes to critique each others' works and to share ideas for marketing their art. All medias, watercolor, acrylic, oil, colored pencil, photography, etc., are welcome. Visit NOVALArt.com or call Lorrie Herman at 703-263-9667.
<cal2>Sully Historic Site is sponsoring a boys adventure day on Saturday, July 9, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Sully Historic Site for young men ages 8 and up. Boys will wear a tri-cornered hat while beating biscuit dough, foraging through the forest and playing historic games. Cost is $15. Call 703-437-1794.
<cal1>JULY 11-15
<cal2>The Federation of Galaxy Explorers Moon Base One Summer Camp will be held at Liberty Middle School from Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15, and will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The camp is for grades 4 through 8 and has a fee of $100. Volunteers are needed to help make this camp a success. Donate your time to help our kids explore space. Training provided. Call 877-761-1266; or e-mail info@foge.org; or visit www.foge.org.
<cal1>JULY 13
<cal2>Fairfax Corner will host the Little Tots Summer Fun Series on the second and fourth Wednesday of June, July and September. The series will feature free children's entertainment at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the Fountain Plaza located outside of the Fairfax Corner Cinemas.
* July 13 — Susan Wall's Carousel Puppets "Circus on Strings"
* July 27 — "The Little Gym and Mr. Chad Sings"
* Aug. 10 — Oh Susannah's Musical Sing-a-Long
* Aug. 24 — Beowulf T. Wonderbunny's Traveling Show of Mystery
* Sept. 14 — "Wheels on the Bus" Music Show
* Sept. 28 —Blue Sky Puppet Theater, "Rufus"
<cal1>JULY 15-23
<cal2>Cox Movies Under the Moon, a summertime outdoor film festival benefiting Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children and Special Love/Camp Fantastic at George Mason University’s Robinson Football Field, will kick off Friday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. Cox will partner with 97.1 WASH-FM to promote the event locally. Gates will open each night at 6:30 p.m. Movies will begin each night at sundown (approximately 8:30 p.m.). Spectators are encouraged to come early, bring a blanket and low beach chair, purchase food from the on-site restaurants (starting at 6:30 p.m.) and spend an evening watching a great movie to support the charities. Visit www.moviesunderthemoon.org or call 703-323-6333. Schedule:
* July 15: "Sound of Music" — G
* July 16: "Aviator" — PG-13
* July 17: "Sponge Bob" — PG
* July 18: "West Side Story" — unrated
* July 19: "Rocky" — PG
* July 20: "Harry Potter 3" — PG
* July 21: "Ray" — PG-13
* July 22: "Ghostbusters" — PG
* July 23: "Dirty Dancing" — PG-13
<cal1>SATURDAY/JULY 16
<cal2>The Northern Virginia Model Railroaders Inc. will be holding a free open house on Saturday, July 16 from 1-5 p.m., at the historic Washington and Old Dominion Railroad on the Nova Regional Parks W&OD Trail, 231 Dominion Road, downtown Vienna. Northern Virginia's largest fixed operating "HO" scale model railroad, will be showcased, with digital control, sound and smoke. W&OD railroad's real caboose will also be open for visitation. Cash or check donations are accepted at the door. Visit www.nvmr.org, e-mail nvmrinc@hotmail.com or call 703-938-5157.
<cal1>JULY 16 and 17
<cal2>The DC Big Flea Market, the largest antique and collectibles show in the Mid-Atlantic region, will make its third appearance this year at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly on Saturday, July 16 from 9-6 p.m. and Sunday, July 17 from 11-5 p.m. More than 1,100-plus booths will feature inventory ranging from afghans and quilt squares to knives, glassware, toys, silver, pottery, jewelry, furniture and collectibles representing all cultures and eras of history throughout America and the World. Admission is $5 for adults and free for kids 12 & under. Tickets can be purchased at the Dulles Expo Center box office, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, during show hours. Visit www.damorepromotions.com/chantilly_va.htm or call: 757-430-4735. For directions, visit www.DullesExpo.com or call the Dulles Expo Center at 703-378-0910.
<cal1>SUNDAY/JULY 24
<cal2>Equality Fairfax will host is Fourth Annual Summer Picnic on Sunday, July 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at Nottoway Park in Vienna. More than 250 adults and children are expected to attend. Bring your food to barbecue and a lawn/beach chair. Equality Fairfax will supply the drinks, charcoal, buns, side dishes, paper products and condiments. No alcohol permitted. Children and dogs welcome. The park is located at 9601 Courthouse Road in Vienna. Equality Fairfax is a not-for-profit, social and advocacy organization serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community of Fairfax County. Visit http://equalityfairfax.org/events.htm or call 703-255-1552.
<cal1>WEDNESDAY/JULY 27
<cal2>The Boy Scouts of the Sully District, in conjunction with the Fairfax County Police Bike Squad, will conduct the Sully District Bike Rodeo on Wednesday, July 27 in three sessions: 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. The police will tune the bicycles while the participants watch a safety video, then the police will put the riders through the obstacle course. All Scouts and their siblings are invited. The location for the Rodeo is the Chantilly National Golf & Country Club, 14901 Braddock Road, Centreville. Riders must bring their bicycles and helmets. Drinks and hot dogs will be available. A donation to the Scouts is requested.
The point of contact is Chris Downey at 703-707-9800 or chrisdowney@erols.com.
<cal1>SATURDAY/JULY 30
<cal2>A community Flea Market will be held on Saturday, July 30 from 9-1 p.m. at Frying Pan Park in Herndon. The vendor fee is only $30 for a 12’ x 24’ space and proceeds benefit the Park Authority’s Volunteer Program and the Friends of Frying Pan Park. Vendors keep all of the proceeds from their sales. Call 703-324-8750 or email erin.chernisky@fairfaxcounty.gov for a registration form. Spaces sold out in previous years for this popular event, so early registration is recommended. There is no charge for shoppers.
<cal1>AUGUST 15-19
<cal2>Music Camp. From 9:30 a.m. to noon, Aug. 15-19. Centreville United Methodist Church will hold a summer music camp with a handbell focus for rising second- through seventh-graders. Activities will include ringing bells, crafts, singing, snacks, games and movement activities. Registration forms are available at the church, and the cost for the week is $10 per camper. Contact Becky Jackson, director of music, at 703-830-2684 x1869.
<cal1>SUNDAY/AUGUST 21
<cal2>Sully Historic Site is sponsoring an ice cream social on Sunday, Aug. 21 from 1-3 p.m. Ice cream, old-style games, and craft making are part of the fun. Reservations are required. $7 per person. Call 703-437-1794.
<cal1>ONGOING
<cal2>The Centreville Regional Art Guild (CRAG) and Centreville Community Foundation (CCF) are producing a 16-month calendar with artwork of Centreville area landmarks, to be available in time for Centreville Day this September. The calendar features reproductions of member artwork, including works in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel and photography. CRAG is offering space to local businesses and artists to list their names and contact information in return for donations. In addition to the calendar listing, donating companies will receive CRAG's monthly newsletter, a link on CRAG's Web site and a "We support the local arts" window decal. Anyone interested in being included in the calendar can contact CRAG President Angela Kleis at 703-963-6771. The calendars will be available for a donation at Centreville Day and at local shopping centers this fall.
<cal2>"Painting on the Coast of New Brunswick, Canada," an exhibit of paintings by Amy Mann, done over the last few years in St. Andrews, New Brunswick and surrounding areas will be on display for the month of May at Centreville Regional Library, Centreville. Call 703-831-2223
<cal2>The Meals on Wheels program is in immediate need of volunteers to deliver meals to clients in the areas of Chantilly/Centreville. The job involves picking up meals at specified sites between 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. and ensuring that the meals are delivered to the clients, usually by 1 p.m. Drivers can choose to deliver meals weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or to substitute as needed. Call the Volunteer Intake Hotline at 703-324-5406, TTY 703-449-1186.
<cal2>A Mindfulness Meditation Class will be held every Sunday from 7-8 p.m. at the Fairfax Sun and Moon Yoga Studio, 9998 Main Street, Fairfax. Free. Contact ErikaKL@aol.com or call 703-864-2807.
<cal2>Northern Virginia Bookcrossing Meetup. These book lovers like to keep their books busy by reading, releasing and tracking their books' adventures with others locally, nationally and internationally. Fun book challenges, hunt for books "in the wild" and more. Share your books and be part of a unique group with a different angle on book loving. Visit http://bookcrossing.meetup.com/72/.
<cal2>Fairfax Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is recruiting community-minded citizens from diverse backgrounds to volunteer as advocates for children whose families have been cited for abuse and neglect by the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The role of a CASA is to investigate a child's situation and to advocate for what is in the best interest of the child in court. All CASA Volunteers undergo training to prepare them for this role and no prior experience in child welfare is required. To learn more about this volunteer opportunity and upcoming orientation and training dates, visit www.casafairfax.org or contact CASA's development and recruitment associate at 703-273-3526 or staff@casafairfax.org.
<cal2>Red Hat Society — A chapter of the Red Hat Society is now in Centreville. Women age 50 and up wear red hats, purple outfits and kick up their heels. Meetings are the last Wednesday of every month, at 11 a.m. in the Sully Senior Center, 5690 Sully Road (inside Centreville Presbyterian Church, off Route 28 south, near the I-66 west exit). All area seniors are welcome to join or come for a visit. Call Mary Doerman, 703-968-7889; Scotti Brennan, 703-378-5206; or Sully Senior Center Director Carma Ryan, 703-322-4475.
<cal2>Civil War Tour. Participants of the newest Mosby Heritage Area Association’s program, Impact of War, will be lead on tours that focus on the Civil War in the areas of Aldie and Atoka, along the Little River Turnpike. Interpreters will be at Mount Zion Church on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to give tours of the church and cemetery. On Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., interpreters will be at the Rector House in the village of Atoka, 4 miles west of Middleburg along Route 50. The free program will continue through the summer, with the last program at Mount Zion Church on August 20, and on August 21 at the Rector House. For more information, call the Mosby Heritage Area Association at 540-687-6681 or email info@mosbyheritagearea.org.
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