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Tuesday, March 15, 2005

<cal1>Wednesday/March 16

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Renowned Irish guitarist and songwriter Gerry O'Beirne teams up with fiddler Rosie Shipley and vocalist Lisa Moscatiello for an evening of traditional and contemporary Irish music at 8 p.m. at McLean’s Alden Theatre. Tickets are $18, $14 for McLean District residents. The theater is housed in the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. To purchase tickets, stop by the Alden Theatre Box Office, or to charge tickets by telephone, call Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT (7328). For more information, call the Box Office at 703-790-9223, or visit: www.mcleancenter.org.

Feathered Friends. Stories, activities and a craft. Ages 2-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, 703-356-0770.

Pee Wee Explorers: Egg-citing Spring. Find out how the birds prepare for spring. Play games, listen to a story and make a bird-friendly craft. 10:15-11 a.m. or 1:15-2 p.m. at Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. For children 3-5. Cost is $3. Call 703-759-9018.

Preschool Singalong. Sing songs with Miss Belle. Ages 1-5 with adult. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-757-8560.

Evening Book Club. Ask for this month's title at the Information Desk. Adults. No registration is required. 7:30 p.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-757-8560.

Wonderful 1’s. Stories and rhymes. Ages 10-23 months with adult. 11 a.m. at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, 703-790-8088.

The McLean Newcomers Club, a social organization made up of newcomers and not-so-newcomers from McLean and its environs, meets for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m., featuring Kathryn Abdul Baki speaking about women in the Middle East. For reservations call 703-790-8284.

Mothers First Great Falls, supporting women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home, meets from 10 a.m.-noon at the Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call 703-827-5922, or visit www.mothersfirst.org .

Wine Tasting Class. Become an ABCC: Anything but Chardonnay or Cabernet. This class is offered to enhance your wine experience. Lively discussions and gourmet snacks. 7-9:30 p.m. at McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. Cost is $40 for residents and $45 for nonresidents. Registration is required. Call 703-790-0123.

<cal1>Thursday/March 17

<cal2>Feeling Ducky. Stories, activities and a craft. Ages 2-5 with adult. 1 p.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-757-8560.

Musical performance by Jonathan Edwards at the Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.

The Great Falls Woman's Club will host a "Wardrobing Event" at Bloomingdale's at Tysons Corner from 12:30-2 p.m. See what's in style this year. The cost is $15, which will cover appetizers and a variety of tea sandwiches catered by Someplace Special, of McLean. Call Kathy at 703-430-1587.

Greater McLean Republican Women New Member Reception. In addition to GMRW current and prospective members, several candidates running in the upcoming election are expected to attend. Call GMRW president Sally Simms at 703-442-0443 or Donna Royce at 703-734-0135.

Open Hire Session. The Fairfax County Park Authority and the Department of Community and Recreation Services are hiring staff for children’s programs, teen programs, community centers and therapeutic recreation. Open hire will be on the 10th floor of the Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, from 12-5:30 p.m. For information about these positions and what you must bring to the interview call Rec-PAC at 703-324-5514, RecQuest at 703-324-8364, teen programs at 703-324-TEEN, therapeutic recreation at 703-324-5532, or for other positions call 703-324-8571. Visit the Park Authority online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Shelley Sommer presents her new book, "John F. Kennedy: His Life and Legacy," at Olsson's Arlington/Courthouse, 2111 Wilson Blvd., at 12:45 p.m. Call 703-525-4227, or visit www.olssons.com.

<cal1>Friday/March 18

<cal2>The Kennedys perform at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 231 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Visit www.kennedysmusic.com. $15. For venue information, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.

The Lunch Pack. Bring a lunch and listen to stories. Ages 2-5 with adult. 12:30 p.m. at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, 703-356-0770.

Charity Citrus Fruit Sale at American Legion Post 270, 1355 Balls Hill Road, McLean. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Proceeds support local community youth, patriotic, and veteran needs. Visit www.mcleanpost270.org or call 703-356-8259.

The Claude Moore Colonial Farm Annual Used Book Sale. Browse through a large donated selection of fiction, nonfiction, first editions, rare and special volume books, plus videotapes, CDs and records. At the Claude Moore Colonial Farm Gatehouse Shop, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For directions, visit www.1771.org/directions.htm. For more information, contact Anna Eberly, director, at 703-442-7557 or aeberly@1771.org.

<cal1>Saturday/March 19

<cal2>Yo-Yo Fun and the Science of Spin. Learn fun yo-yo tricks from professional Dick Stohr. Materials available for sale at the program. Ages 6-12. 3 p.m. at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, 703-790-8088.

Easter Egg Hunt. 1-3 p.m. at Colvin Run Historic Site, 10017 Colvin Run Road., Great Falls. Hunt hand-dyed eggs, make a craft, listen to stories by Gary Lloyd and meet the Easter Bunny. Bring your own basket. Ages 2-9 years. $5. Reservations required; call 703-759-2771 by March 15.

Opening reception for the McLean Project for the Arts 24th Annual Youth Art Show elementary school exhibit, featuring art by elementary students of McLean area schools. 3-5 p.m. Show runs March 12-26. MMPA is located on the upper level of the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. Call MPAA at 703-790-1953, or call the Community Center at 703-790-0123.

Open House for the Great Falls Studio’s annual Library Show at the Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Many of the artists will be in attendance.

Musical performance by Speidel, Goodrich, Goggin & Lille at the Barns at Wolf Trap. 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $18 and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.

Falls Walk at Great Falls Park, 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. Explore the natural and cultural aspects of the park on a 30-minute walk with a ranger to Overlook #1. 1-1:30 p.m. Wear comfortable shoes and meet at the Visitor Center Desk. Call 703-285-2965 or visit www.nps.gov/gwmp/grfa.

Don't Hate Me Because I'm Ugly. Learn more about the vultures you see soaring over Great Falls Park. 2-2:30 p.m. The park is located at 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. Meet the ranger at the Visitor Center desk. Free. Reservations required. Call 703-285-2965.

Dancing at the Colvin Run Schoolhouse. Tango lessons at 8 p.m. and a ballroom dance with big band music from 9 p.m.-midnight. Cost is $12; lessons are $5. The schoolhouse is located at 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Call 703-6557.

Charity Citrus Fruit Sale at American Legion Post 270, 1355 Balls Hill Road, McLean. 8 a.m.-noon. Proceeds support local community youth, patriotic, and veteran needs. Visit www.mcleanpost270.org or call 703-356-8259.

Dranesville District Town Meeting. One of a series of town meetings on Fairfax County Executive Anthony H. Griffin’s FY ‘06 proposed budget will give residents the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their specific concerns. 9 a.m.-noon at Cooper Middle School, 977 Balls Hill Road, McLean. Call 703-356-0551 TTY 711.

The Claude Moore Colonial Farm's Annual Spring Cleanup. Join other local volunteers to help prepare this historic Virginia living history museum for the 2005 season. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wear work attire, bring work gloves and dress for the weather. Three will be a free hot dog picnic lunch for volunteers. The farm is located at 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. For directions, visit www.1771.org/directions.htm. Contact Anna Eberly, director, at 703-442-7557 at aeberly@1771.org.

<cal1>Sunday/March 20

<cal2>"A Two-Piano Extravaganza," part of the Amadeus Concert Series, is performed at 4 p.m., in Hardman's Hall, 548 Innsbruck Ave., Great Falls. The Hardman's driveway is the middle, gravel fork of three.

Musical performance by Speidel, Goodrich, Goggin & Lille at the Barns at Wolf Trap. 3 p.m. Tickets cost $18 and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.

Snakes Alive! Join a park ranger in the Visitor Center auditorium at Great Falls Park, 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, to meet a very special snake. 2-3 p.m. Free; reservations are required. Call 703-285-2965.

Wildflower Walk. Join biology professor Marion Lobstein for an exciting and educational walk to learn how to identify wildflowers and the role they play in the ecosystem at Great Falls Park. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The park is located at 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. Free. Reservations required. Call 703-285-2965.

The Mill Run Dulcimer Band will present a program of sentimental old-time string band and Appalachian folk music at Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. 2-4 p.m. Donations accepted. Call 703-759-2771.

The annual Great Falls Children's Spring Festival will be held at the Village Center, at the corner of Walker Road and Georgetown Pike. Scheduled from 2-4 p.m., the festival is sponsored by the Great Falls Optimist Club. The event includes an egg hunt, mini carnival rides, hay rides, face painting, the Easter Bunny and more. For children 1-10. More than $5,000 worth of gemstones, donated by Adeler Jewelers, will be mixed with candy in the eggs. All proceeds from the event go to the Great Falls Optimist Club Children's Fund. Cost is $8 per child. Tickets go on sale the day of the event at 10:30 a.m. and will be sold in advance at several locations in Great Falls. Participation will be limited to 1,000 children. There will be no rain date. Participants may call 703-759-4076 on March 20 after 9 a.m. to learn if inclement weather will force cancellation.

The Claude Moore Colonial Farm's Annual Spring Cleanup. Join other local volunteers to help prepare this historic Virginia living history museum for the 2005 season. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wear work attire, bring work gloves and dress for the weather. There will be a free hot dog picnic lunch for volunteers. The farm is located at 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. For directions, visit www.1771.org/directions.htm. Contact Anna Eberly, director, at 703-442-7557 at aeberly@1771.org.

Fairfax County Public Library offers a free classical music concert. James Stern and Audrey Andrist, a violin and piano duo of the critically acclaimed trio "Strata" will perform. The concert begins at 3 p.m. at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library.

<cal1>Monday/March 21

<cal2>Sweet Dreams. Bedtime stories and activities. Come in pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal. All ages. 7:30 p.m. at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, 703-356-0770.

Preschool Storytime. Share stories, songs and fun. Ages 1-5 with adult. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-757-8560.

<cal1>Tuesday/March 22

<cal2>Mothers First Vienna/McLean, supporting women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home, meets from 10:15 a.m.-noon at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 E. Maple Avenue, Vienna. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org .

<cal1>Wednesday/March 23

<cal2>Down by the Pond. Frog and duck stories. Ages 2-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, 703-356-0770.

Book Discussion Group. Ask for this month's title at the Information Desk. Adults. No registration is required. 7 p.m. at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, 703-356-0770.

The Governing Board of the McLean Community Center (MCC) is seeking input from residents at its Public Hearing on Programming for FY ‘07. The hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, at the Center. Residents of the Center’s tax district (Small District 1A, Dranesville) are encouraged to voice their opinions on MCC programs and services, including classes, special events, theater programs, exhibits, tours, and youth and teen activities at this hearing. The Center is located at 1234 Ingleside Ave.

Those who wish to speak at the hearing should call the Center at 703-790-0123/TTY: 703-827-8255 to have their names placed on the speakers list. Residents also may submit written comments by mail, fax (703-556-0547), e-mail (mail@mcleancenter.org) or in person. The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Governing Board will follow the public hearing. All the meetings of the Governing Board are open to the public.

<cal1>Thursday/March 24

<cal2>It's Story Time! Planting and Growing. Stories, stretches, rhymes and crafts. Ages 3-5 with adult. 11 a.m. at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, 703-790-8088.

Performance by Tom Paxton at the Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.

Washington Area Butterfly Club’s Butterfly Gardening Program. Keith Tomlinson, manager of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, presents "Fencing, Natives and Butterfly Diversity at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens," discussing the park’s continuing efforts to restore a diverse habitat for native plants and butterflies. The Club meets at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, at 7:30 p.m. The program is free, and all are welcome. Visit users.sitestar.net/butterfly, or call 703-228-6535 or 703-354-9668.

<cal1>Friday/March 25

<cal2>Performance by cabaret star Karen Akers at the Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. Part of the Cabaret Series. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.

<cal1>Saturday/March 26

<cal2>Performance by cabaret star Karen Akers at the Barns at Wolf Trap. 7:30 p.m. Part of the Cabaret Series. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.

Discovery Walk. 2-3 p.m. Curious about what lurks behind the Great Falls Park overlooks? Join a ranger for a 1-hour hike to experience features unique to Great Falls Park. Wear hiking footwear and dress for the weather. Meet in the Visitor Center. The program is free; reservations required. Call 703-285-2965.

Bunny Tales. Entertainer Susan McNelis, also known as Oh Susannah, will perform a variety of hand-clapping songs for young children at McLean Community Center’s Bunny Tales from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per child, $7 for McLean district residents. The Center is located at 1234 Ingleside Ave. Call 703-790-0123.

Kids Crafts/Easter Basket and Egg Hunt. From 10 a.m.-noon at Krops Crops Farm, 11110 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. Cost is $5 per child ages 2-10. Call for reservations, 703-430-8955.

<cal1>Sunday/March 27

<cal2>Falls Walk at Great Falls Park, 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. Explore the natural and cultural aspects of the park on a 30-minute walk with a ranger to Overlook #1. 1-1:30 p.m. Wear comfortable shoes and meet at the Visitor Center Desk. Call 703-285-2965 or visit www.nps.gov/gwmp/grfa.

If Rivers Could Talk. Hands-on activity building a clay river model at Great Falls Park, 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. 2-3 p.m. Free. Reservations required. Call 703-285-2965.

<cal1>Monday/March 28

<cal2>Jack Valenti, author and former head of the MPAA, discusses Hollywood's influence on U.S. culture. 7:30 p.m., in the Alden Theatre at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Free; must have ticket. For ticket information call 703-790-0123.

Preschool Sing-a-Long. Sing songs with Miss Belle. Ages 1-5 with adult. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-757-8560.

<cal1>Tuesday/March 29

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

<cal1>Wednesday/March 30

<cal2>"Sailing Down to Rio on the Queen Mary 2," an installation in the Alden Theatre's Travel and Adventure Film Series, is screened at 8 p.m., at the Alden Theatre in the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Hosted by Doug Jones, filmmaker. Tickets are $9, $7 McLean District residents. Call 703-790-9223, or visit www.mcleancenter.org.

Pets on Parade. Stories, activities and a visit with a live animal. Ages 2-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, 703-356-0770.

Musical performance by the Battlefield Band at the Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.

<cal1>Thursday/March 31

<cal2>Pajamas and Popcorn. Family movie with free popcorn. Ask for title at the Information Desk. All ages. 7 p.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-757-8560.

Fairfax Genealogical Society Meeting. Lecturer Marie Melchiori, CGRS, CGL, will discuss "What's New at the Archives: A Researcher's View of Archives 1 & 2" from 7:30-9 p.m. at Oakton High Middle School, 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna. Free; www.fxgs.org

Allies In Prevention Awards Luncheon. Noon-1:30 p.m. at Maggiano's at Tyson's Galleria, 2001 International Drive. Following is a workshop from 2-4 p.m.: Advancing A Social Movement To Prevent Child Maltreatment. Seating is limited, RSVP by March 24 to SCAN at 703-836-1820.

<cal1>Friday/April 1

<cal2>Musical performance by the Claremont Trio at the Barns at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. Part of the 2004-05 Discovery Series. Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.

<cal1>Saturday/April 2

<cal2>Jazz, blues and Broadway performance by John Eaton with Tommy Cecil at the Barns at Wolf Trap. 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.

The McLean High School Booster Club hosts an art show and auction. Help the McLean Boosters celebrate the coming of spring in an evening of entertainment, door prizes, fun and auctioning fine art work at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 5115 Little Falls Road. The evening begins with a preview and reception at 7 p.m., offering live entertainment and a smorgasbord of hors d'oeuvres from local chefs and restaurateurs. The bidding begins at 8 p.m. Art for sale includes original oil, watercolors, enamels, etchings, lithographs and other graphics and is guaranteed to be substantially below gallery prices. Tickets cost $10 per person or 6 tickets for $50.00. Call John Smith at 703-760-9837. Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the event for $15 per person.

Dance from the Heart: United Belly Dance Benefit for Tsunami Aid. Dances of 1001 Nights, coordinating with sponsors in cities across the United States, presents a Belly Dance Benefit to aid those in Southeast Asia affected by the tsunami. Titled “Dance from the Heart,” the Northern Virginia benefit will present performances of Egyptian, Persian, Turkish and American-influenced Middle Eastern dance styles. This event will showcase some of the area’s top Middle Eastern dance artists, who have donated their time and effort in support of this cause. The event will be held in the main auditorium of Marshall High School, 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. The show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets for the show may be purchased at the door for $20 per person or in advance for $15 per person. Additional donations are welcome. Contact Nazie Massoumi at 703-653-8565 or e-mail iluv2shimmy@yahoo.com

<cal1>Sunday/April 3

<cal2>"Rendezvous at the Ritz" is the theme for this year's McLean Orchestra Patrons Gala, which takes place April 3 at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, in McLean. The evening promises "top-secret" and live auctions, dance maneuvers and a reconnaissance mission through the world of espionage and music. Tickets are priced at $185 per person and include a seated dinner, complimentary open bar and entertainment; $75 of each ticket is tax deductible. Dress is classic Bond 007 black tie. To order tickets or for more information, call 703-893-8646 or visit www.mclean-orchestra.org.

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