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Thursday/Sept. 28
Discussion. Discussion and activities for Banned Books Week, 4 p.m., Kings Park, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Ages 12-18. 703-978-5600.
Band Performance. Locals only live hip-hop showcase at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages, doors open at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $7 for over 21 and $10 for under 21.
D.J. Dance Party. Dance to house D.J.'s 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. in the cellar of the Auld Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600.
Reggae Night. Street Legal performs 10 p.m. at Fat Tuesday's N'awlin's Saloon, 10675 Braddock Road, Fairfax. No cover with college ID. 703-385-5717. Visit www.fatsfairfax.com.
Friday/Sept. 29
Book Signing. Local author, Carolyn Rapp, author of "Garden Voices: Stories of Women & Their Gardens," presents her latest book and is available for book signings at Circa Home & Garden, 10435 North St., Fairfax. Part of the 2006 Fall for the Book Festival. Space will be limited, call Circa for reservations at 703-385-1995.
Bingo. Play bingo 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-273-3638 for prices.
Irish Music. Hear traditional Irish music by the Flying Cows of Ventry 7-9:30 p.m. at the Auld Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600.
Live in the Cellar. That Guy spins live 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. in the cellar of the Auld Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. $5. 703-293-9600.
Music Performance. Summer Rain, Stillwell and 23 Rainy Days perform 9:30 p.m. at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and up. 703-591-9292.
Awards Reception. Reception for Lorton Arts Foundation's first exhibition of fine art, "A New Palette for the Workhouse," 6-9 p.m. at the University of Phoenix, 11730 Plaza America Drive, Reston. The show is a display of 104 works of art by 56 area artists. For more, contact Sharon Mason at 703-495-0001 or e-mail skainmason@verizon.net.
Saturday/Sept. 30
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The Fairfax County master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies for taking care of plants, 10 a.m. at Kings Park, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Computer Class. PC security course, 10:30 a.m. at Kings Park, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Stories. Storyteller Gary Lloyd tells stories about Juan Bobo and La Cucarachita Martina, 2 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. All ages. 703-451-8055.
Band Performance. Soulfly with Full Blown Chaos will perform at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages, doors open at 7 p.m.., tickets are $25 advance and $28 at the door.
Book Signing. Local author Karla Vernon presents her historically based novel, "The Spy in Crinoline," and is available for book signings at Circa Home & Garden, 10435 North St., Fairfax. Space will be limited, call Circa for reservations at 703-385-1995.
Arts, By George! George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts and Center for the Arts offers a benefit to raise funds for arts scholarships. The event showcases young artists at work and features a concert by top Broadway vocalist and arranger Michael Feinstein. Art showcases with buffets and beverages begin in the Performing Arts building at 5:30 p.m., with the Michael Feinstein concert at 8 p.m. and champagne and dessert reception on stage with Feinstein at 10 p.m. All-inclusive tickets $200/person. For tickets, e-mail kbeyer2@gmu.edu, call 703-993-4188, or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa/artsbygeorge/index.html.
Concert. George Mason University's Center for the Arts offers Michael Feinstein in concert 8 p.m. at the Center for the Arts building, with a pre-show discussion 7:15 p.m. in the hall's Grand Tier. Concert coincides with the "Arts, By George!" benefit. Tickets $50, $42 and $25. For tickets, call 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa for more information.
Creek Cleanup. The Friends of Accotink Creek (FACC) will conduct cleanups along 13 stretches of Accotink Creek during the day. For more information e-mail Duane Murphy at coordinator@accotink.org. Stream maps are at www.accotink.org/Adopt-A-StreamMap.htm.
Fall For Fairfax. Festival runs 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-324-3247 or visit www.fallforfairfax.com.
Used Book Sale. 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Christ Church, 8285 Glen Eagles Lane, Rt. 123 and Silverbrook Road, Fairfax Station. Wide variety of children, best sellers, fiction and non-fiction books. Call 703-690-3401.
Teen Trip. Register early to secure "Teen Trips" for bowling. The four-hour-long event starts at 6:30 p.m. Registration fee is $10. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov.
Music Performance. Lesson Zero performs at The Coffee House of Occoquan in a free outdoor concert from 2-5 p.m. at 202 Commerce St., Occoquan. Call 703-492-8976 or 703-455-6834 or visit www.myspace.com/lessonzero.
Irish Music. Hear traditional Irish music by the Flying Cows of Ventry 7-9:30 p.m. at the Auld Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600.
D.J. Dance Party. Dance to house D.J.'s 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. in the cellar of the Auld Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600.
Music Performance. Minus One, Just Like Always performs with Welbilt and The X's 9:30 p.m. at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and up. 703-591-9292.
Theater Production. The Springfield Community Theatre presents "Judgment at Nuremberg" by Abby Mann 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. Directed by Zina Bleck. $15 adults, $13 students and seniors and $10 for groups of 10 or more and for law school students. Call 703-866-6238.
Music Performance. Rocker, songwriter and pianist Lennon performs at 7:30 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. $10 in advance and $12 at the door. 703-569-5940. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Services on Wheels. A member of Congressman Tom Davis' staff is available to assist with federal matters l0 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. For more, call Meg Butterworth, director of Constituent Services on Wheels at 703-916-9610.
Yard Sale. Fairfax Club Estates has a neighborhood yard sale 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at Adare Drive in Burke. Call Catherine A. Schneider at 703-402-5032.
Yard Sale. The Ponds of Clifton community yard sale is in front of the clubhouse, 13671 Orchard Drive, Clifton. Centreville from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Call 703-818-0642. Visit www.thepondsofclifton.com.
Sunday/Oct. 1
Band Performance. Stratovarious with others will perform at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages, doors open at 7 p.m.., tickets are $27 advance and $30 at the door.
Pet Walk. Paws for a Cause 3K 11th Annual Walk starts 12 p.m. at Weber’s Pet Supermarket, 11021 Lee Highway, Fairfax. All registered participants will recieve a “Paws for a Cause” t-shirt. Registration is $15 before Sept. 11, $20 after. Call 703-385-3766 for more information.
Nature Walk. Join local naturalist Gary Knipling on "Birds, Trees, and Flowers: Autumn Nature Walk" 2-4 p.m. at Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. Wear appropriate foot gear. Call 703-550-9220 to make a reservation. Regular admission. Adults $8, seniors $7, students 1st-12th grades $4 and children kindergarten and younger free. Visit www.gunstonhall.org.
Fall Foliage Tour and Tea. Guests learn about tea customs and receive a free house tour home 12 and 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Plantation, 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria. Reservations required. $25 for tea and tour of Woodlawn, $30 for tea and tour of Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey. Call 703-780-4000 ext. 33 for more information.
Fall Festival. Church of the Nativity has its annual fall festival from 3-7 p.m. on the church grounds, 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke. Features amusements, rides, carnival games, crafts, food, entertainment and more. Free. Tickets will be sold for games and amusements. Call the church parish office at 703-455-2400.
Theater Production. The Springfield Community Theatre presents "Judgment at Nuremberg" by Abby Mann 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. Directed by Zina Bleck. $15 adults, $13 students and seniors and $10 for groups of 10 or more and for law school students. Call 703-866-6238.
Book Discussion. George Washington University professor Iris Rotberg discusses her book, “Balancing Change and Tradition in Global Education Reform,” 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax. Call Kris Garst at 703-278-0307.
Book Signing. Tim Wendel signs his new sports novel for young readers and hockey fans 4 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax. 703-278-0307.
Monday/Oct. 2
Band Performance. Dismember with Vital Remains will perform at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages, doors open at 6:30p.m., tickets are $19 advance and $22 at the door.
Children's Performance. Clogger Martha Hemingway presents "Dance to the Beat with Happy Feet" 10:30 a.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. For more, call 703-352-ARTS or visit www.fairfaxarts.org.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration. Bilingual stories, activities and crafts 7 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
Tuesday/Oct. 3
Band Performance. Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush will perform at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Ages 21 and up, doors open at 6:30p.m., tickets are $25 advance and $28 at the door.
Inova Blood Drive. Donate blood 1:30-7:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Photo ID required. Appointments preferred, call 703-698-3885.
Wednesday/Oct. 4
Theater of the First Amendment. TFA Artistic Director Rick Davis moderates a panel discussion 7-8 p.m. focusing on the Arena Stage archives and the evolution of new work for the American theater. At the Center for the Arts Concert Hall of George Mason University. Panelists include Heather McDonald, Mary Hall Surface, Paul D’Andrea, Karen Zacarías and Mark Bly. Free. This is a Fall for the Book event. Visit www.fallforthebook.org.
Band Performance. Face 2 Glass performs 10 p.m. at Fat Tuesday's N'awlin's Saloon, 10675 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703-385-5717. Visit www.fatsfairfax.com.
Lighters and Matches. Fire prevention puppet show presented by Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department 10:30 a.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-293-6227.
Lunch Bunnies. Bring a lunch and listen to stories at 12 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria. Ages birth-5 with adult. 703-339-4610.
Tiny Tots. Short stories, finger plays and activities 10:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Children 13-17 months with adult. 703-698-3885.
Small Oneders. Short stories, fingerplays and activities for children 11:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Children 18-23 months with adult. 703-698-3885.
Writers’ Roundtable. Discuss works of art with other writers 7:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. New members are welcome. 703-698-3885.
Educators' Reception. Barnes & Noble Booksellers hosts a reception for Pre-K through 12th-grade educators and their supervisory staff 4-8 p.m. at 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax. Features giveaways, prize drawings, and special offers. Call Kris Garst at 703-278-0307.
Thursday/Oct. 5
Band Performance. Soilwork with Mnemic and others will perform at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages, doors open at 7 p.m.., tickets are $20 advance and $23 at the door.
Music Performance. Jealousy Curve and EBP perform 9:30 p.m. at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and up. 703-591-9292.
Book Discussion. Discuss “My Invented Country” by Isabel Allende at 12:15 p.m. Group meets at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Teen Volunteer Fair. Make service hours count 7-8:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Volunteer Fairfax and other organizations offer interesting, fun and fulfilling volunteer opportunities. Ages 12-18. 703-698-3885.
Friday/Oct. 6
Drumming Performance. Hear Master Drummers of Burundi at 8 p.m. at the George Mason University Center for the Arts in Fairfax. Presented as part of the Center for the Arts' Great Performances at Mason series. Tickets $40, $32 and $20. Subscriptions available by calling 703-993-2787, faxing an order form to 703-993-8650, or visiting Center for the Arts ticket office Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Bingo. Play bingo 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-273-3638 for prices.
Theater Production. The Springfield Community Theatre presents "Judgment at Nuremberg" by Abby Mann 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. Directed by Zina Bleck. $15 adults, $13 students and seniors and $10 for groups of 10 or more and for law school students. Call 703-866-6238.
Theater Performance. First Fridays at Old Town Hall presents a Theatre of the First Amendment performance 7:30 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. For more, call 703-352-ARTS or visit www.fairfaxarts.org.
Music Performance. RSRD and Crash Boom Bang perform 9:30 p.m. at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and up. 703-591-9292.
Lunch Bunnies. Bring a lunch and listen to stories at Kings Park Library. Ages birth-5 with adult. Kings Park Library is located at 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
Book Signing. Join author and Clifton native Michael Foley to discuss "Country Boy’s Point of View" 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax. 703-278-0307.
Saturday/Oct. 7
Boxing Match. Local junior middleweight fan favorite, Jimmy Lange, battles Tommy Wilt at the George Mason University Patriot Center in Fairfax at 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary with seating. For more, contact the Patriot Center box office at 703-993-3000 or visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Drumming Performance. Hear Master Drummers of Burundi at 8 p.m. at the George Mason University Center for the Arts in Fairfax. Presented as part of the Center for the Arts' Great Performances at Mason series. Tickets $40, $32 and $20. Subscriptions available by calling 703-993-2787, faxing an order form to 703-993-8650, or visiting Center for the Arts ticket office Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Theater Production. The Springfield Community Theatre presents "Judgment at Nuremberg" by Abby Mann 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. Directed by Zina Bleck. $15 adults, $13 students and seniors and $10 for groups of 10 or more and for law school students. Call 703-866-6238.
Music Performance. Humanroom, Aggromatic and others perform 9:30 p.m. at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and up. 703-591-9292.
MS Word: an Introduction. Learn the basics of operating a word processor 2:30 p.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Ages 13 and up. 703-293-6227.
Basic Word. An introduction to MS Word 2003 10:30 a.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Hispanic Heritage Month. Linda Jacobs Altman reads her book “Amelia’s Road” 10:30 a.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. 703-339-7385.
Book Signing. Clare Ham Grosgebauer reads and signs her book, “Snickerdoodle Story Hour,” 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-278-0307.
Sunday/Oct. 8
Fall Foliage Tour and Tea. Guests learn about tea customs of the early 19th century followed by free house tour home 12 and 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Plantation, 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria. Reservations required. $25 for tea and tour of Woodlawn, $30 for tea and tour of Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey. Call 703-780-4000 ext. 33 for more information.
Keyboard Conversations. Pianist Jeffrey Siegel presents “Beethoven—Sunny Side Up,” 7 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts, Route 123 and Braddock Road. In the program, Siegel discusses and performs works by Beethoven. Tickets $38, $30 and $19. For tickets, call 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Digging Up the Dirt. Find out what an archaeologist does 2 p.m. at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Hosted by the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center. Free. 703-385-8414.
Artist's Reception. A reception for Marcia Weidler's watercolor show "Summer to Winter" is 1-5 p.m. at the Loft Gallery, 313 Mill St., Occoquan. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-5 p.m. Call 703-490-1117, visit www.loftgallery.org.
Clifton Day. Enjoy a music festival, Civil War reenactment, arts, crafts, antiques and more 9 a.m.-5 p.m. throughout the center of Old Town Clifton, at Clifton Road and Chapel Road. Rain date Sunday, Oct. 15. Free. Parking and VRE access available, call 1-800-RIDE VRE. Call 703-978-0740 or visit www.cliftonday.com.
Monday/Oct. 9
Chesapeake Tour. Discover the wealth of beauty and the cradle of American history at the Chesapeake Bay for $75/adult, $64/youth 13 and under. Travel bus departs from City Hall of Redville at 8 a.m. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov.
Art Reception. Meet local artists and see original works at the Fairfax Art League reception 7-9 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Artist of the month is Carol Caputo. Free, refreshments served. Show runs through Nov. 1. Call 703-352-ARTS, ext. 5 or Carol Caputo at 703-273-1277. Visit www.fairfaxartleague.com.
Tuesday/Oct. 10
Fairfax Bibliophiles Book Collecting Group. Collect miniature books 7:30 a.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Pumpkin Patch. Stories, activities and crafts 10:30 a.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Ages 2-5 with adult. 703-339-7385.
Book Discussion. Discuss "Blindness" by Jose Saramago 1 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Wednesday/Oct. 11
The Flu and You. Learn the fact about adult immunizations 10:30 a.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Adults. 703-293-6227.
Two-Riffic Twos. Stories and songs at 10:30 a.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Ages 24-36 months with adult. 703-978-5600.
Discussion. "The Jury System: What’s the Verdict in Virginia?" presented by the Fairfax Area League of Women Voters, 6:15 pm at Yen Cheng Restaurant, 9992 Main St., Fairfax. Free. Study material can be downloaded from www.lwv-fairfax.org. Call Pier at 703-256-1019.
Thursday/Oct. 12
Band Performance. Locals Only Live. Headstraight and Odd Girl Out with others will perform at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages, doors open at 7:30 p.m.., tickets are $7 for 21 and up and $10 for under 21.
Music Performance. Welbilt performs 9:30 p.m. at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and up. 703-591-9292.
Book Discussion. Mother-daughter discussion group, 7 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Ages 9-11 with adult. 703-978-5600.
Stop, Drop and Roll. Listen to fire safety stories and activities 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria. Ages 2-3 with adults. 703-339-4610.
Time for Twos. "Just Ducky" stories and activities 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Ages 24-35 months with adult. 703-644-7333.
Theater Performance. Annandale High School students present four one-act plays: "Act III, Scene V," "Common Grounds," "The Apple" and "The Apollo of Bellac" 7 p.m. at the school, 4700 Medford Drive, Annandale. Trophies for best performances. $4. Call Vicki Farish, theatre director, at 703 642-4245.