Send announcements to The Connection by mail at 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, by e-mail to cstaten@connectionnewspapers.com or by fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Thursday 5 p.m. for the following week's paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. Call Christopher Staten at 703-917-6447 with questions. Events are free unless otherwise noted. For additional calendar listings, visit our Web site at www.connectionnewspapers.com.
Wednesday/Aug. 22
History Hunt. 1-2 p.m. at the Colvin Run Mill Historic Site, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Follow clues through local history on this scavenger hunt. Ages 5 and older. Every Wednesday through Aug. 24. Reservations required for groups of six or more. Call 703-759-2771.
Poolside Cookout. 5-7 p.m. at Lake Newport Pool, 11601 Lake Newport Road, Reston. Free cookout at the pool, including hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and sodas with live Caribbean music. Co-sponsored by Reston Association and Reston Community Center. Visit www.reston.org.
"Meet Me at the Movies." Doors open at 9:15 a.m., showtime at 10 a.m. at the Reston Town Center Multiplex Theaters, 11940 Market St., Reston. Seniors, 55 years and older, are invited to watch an early morning movie for free. Refreshments provided, door prizes distributed. Visit www.reston.org.
OTO Woodwind Quintet of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra at the Music in the Field Series, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, 703-437-9101.
Thursday/Aug. 23
Happy Hour Benefit. "Bring Your Own Bag" for a benefit for the Arlington Academy of Hope primary school in Mbale, Uganda. 6-9 p.m. at the Sheraton Premier Hotel in Tysons Corner. Donation of a backpack or book bag is required. RSVP at www.immixgroupreg.com/082307.
Puppet Show. 1-2 p.m. at the Colvin Run Mill Historic Site, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Meet Marvin the Miller and his puppet friends to learn how the mill works and how grain is ground. Ages 3-5. Every Thursday through Aug. 24. Reservations required for groups of six or more. $4 per child, adults free. Call 703-759-2771.
Johnny Mathis. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $40/$22. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Children’s Mosaic Class. 2-4 p.m. at 2053 Wethersfield Court, Reston. For ages 9-13. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Taught by Jane Wonnell. Cost: 6 sessions, $150. Contact janewonnell@comcast.net or see her work at janewonnell.com.
Ice Cream Social. Celebrate the end of the summer reading program. 2 p.m. at the Great Falls library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-757-8560.
Friday/Aug. 24
Movie in the Park. Family movie outdoors at Glyndon Park, Vienna. Call 703-255-6360.
Ice Cream Making. 1-2 p.m. at the Colvin Run Mill Historic Site, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Watch or help make ice cream. Ages 5 to 10. Every Friday through Aug. 24. Reservations required for groups of six or more. $4 per child, adults free. Call 703-759-2771.
Travis Tritt. 7:30 p.m. at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $40/$22. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Swing Dance with the Fabulettes, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon. $15. Visit www.gottaswing.com or call 703-359-9882.
Pokemon League. Learn and play the card game. Ages 5-18. 3 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Saturday/Aug. 25
Video Making Double Feature. Video photography is the focus of Washington Apple Pi’s general meeting. Learn video basics and remembrance video methods. Speakers Grant Peacock and Robert Rhodes. 9:30 a.m. at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Contact Pat Fauquet at 703-495-8520 or vprograms@wap.org.
"Over the Hedge." 7:30 p.m. at Starlight Cinema, 5875 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Part of the Starlight Cinema series, this movie is featured in an outdoor, drive-in setting. Pre-movie program includes music, food and children’s activities. Admission is free. Call 703-324-SHOW.
Manga Club. Manga, anime and Japanese refreshments. Ages 12-18. 11 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Saturday Matinee. Family movie with popcorn provided; call for title. All ages. 2 p.m. at the Great Falls library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-757-8560.
Wine Tasting. 1-4 p.m. at Wine Styles, 12717 Shoppers Lane, Fairfax. Every Saturday. Call 703-222-9463.
Sunday/Aug. 26
25th Annual Reston Century Bike Tour. 6 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion and W&OD Trail. Riders chose one of three routes: 30, 63 or 100 miles. A party will be held at the Pavilion with food and music after the ride. Rain or shine. For more, visit www.restonbikeclub.org.
Indigo Girls. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $40/$22. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Fun Fair at the Olympus Athletic Club, 14424 Albemarle Point Place, Chantilly, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. DJ, food, games, moonbounce, clowns, magicians. Free admission, but donations of school supplies are encouraged. Contact 703-378-1155 or partyinfo@olympusathleticclub.com, or visit www.olympusathleticclub.com.
Tuesday/Aug. 28
Children’s Mosaic Class. 2-4 p.m. at 2053 Wethersfield Court, Reston. For ages 9-13. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Taught by Jane Wonnell. Cost: 6 sessions, $150. Contact janewonnell@comcast.net or see her work at janewonnell.com.
Book Talk for Book Lovers. "Women of the Silk" by Gail Tsukiyama. Adults; no registration required. 7:30 p.m. at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, 703-790-8088.
West Side Story. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $18-$68. Continues through Sept. 2. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Wednesday/Aug. 29
Day Trip to Atlantic City. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Chartered bus trip to Atlantic City; participants will be dropped off at the casino and be on their own to explore the area. Bus stops at Ledo’s Pizza, Hunters Woods Shopping Center; Thoreau Place, 1951 Sagewood Lane; Lake Anne Fellowship House, 11450 North Shore Drive. $40 Reston Association members, $46 non-members. Visit www.reston.org.
Preschool Sing-Along. Sing with Miss Belle; ages 1-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. at the Great Falls library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-757-8560.
West Side Story. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $18-$68. Continues through Sept. 2. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Thursday/Aug. 30
Bird Watching by Boat. Row down the Potomac in search of birds from a different angle at Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls, 8:30-10 a.m. First-time birders and rowers are welcome. Boats seat three people; personal floatation devices will be provided. At least one person over 16 must be in each boat; children must weigh at least 50 lbs. Reservations and advanced payment of $20 per boat are required. Call the Visitor Center at 703-759-9018 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend.
Children’s Mosaic Class. 2-4 p.m. at 2053 Wethersfield Court, Reston. For ages 9-13. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Taught by Jane Wonnell. Cost: 6 sessions, $150. Contact janewonnell@comcast.net or see her work at janewonnell.com.
Book Discussion Group. "His Excellency George Washington," by Joseph Ellis. For adults; no registration required. 1 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
West Side Story. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $18-$68. Continues through Sept. 2. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Friday/Aug. 31
Movie Night. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church plays "Notorious" on the big screen, 7:30 p.m. at the church, 7628 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Free popcorn and sodas. Open to all, no reservations needed. Visit www.stlukestysons.org and click "Movie Night."
Pokemon League. Learn and play the card game. Ages 5-18. 3 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
West Side Story. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $18-$68. Continues through Sept. 2. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Saturday/Sept. 1
Moonlight Cabaret Singers. Music and dancing, 7:45 p.m.-midnight at the Reston Sheraton, 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. Call Jerry Katz, 703-731-7792.
Used Book Sale. Special collection by the Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, 703-790-8088.
West Side Story. 2 and 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $18-$68. Continues through Sept. 2. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Wine Tasting. 1-4 p.m. at Wine Styles, 12717 Shoppers Lane, Fairfax. Every Saturday. Call 703-222-9463.
Sunday/Sept. 2
West Side Story. 2 and 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $18-$68. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Monday/Sept. 3
Annual Labor Day Jazz & Wine Festival. Noon-6 p.m. at the Town Green in downtown Herndon. Sample wine and shop for art and crafts. Call 703-435-6868 for more.
Tuesday/Sept. 4
Horsing Around. Stories and activities for ages 2-3 with adult, 10:30 a.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly library, 768 Center St., Herndon, 703-437-8855.
Wednesday/Sept. 5
Hootie and the Blowfish with special guest Patrick Davis. Homegrown tour: audience members are asked to bring a school supply item to donate. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $40/$28. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
My Colorful Day. Wear a favorite color for stories and activities; ages 2-5 with adult, 10:30 a.m. at the Dolley Madison Community Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, 703-356-0770.
Toddle on Over. Books, fingerplays and songs for ages 15-23 months with adult. 10:30 a.m. at the Great Falls library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-757-8560.
Preschool Storytime. Stories and activities for ages 3-5 with adult, 1:30 p.m. at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, 703-790-8088.
Thursday/Sept. 6
Brian Culbertson with Steve Cole, special guest Average White Band. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $40/$22. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Friday/Sept. 7
Michael McDonald. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $42/$25. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Adventure Club House: Kick-Off Meeting. Learn what the Club House is all about. Monthly guest speakers, bonding time for parents and children. Birth-5 years with adult. 10:30 a.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Community Library, 768 Center St., Herndon, 703-437-8855.
Pokemon League. Learn and play the card game. Ages 5-18. 3 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Saturday/Sept. 8
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $40/$22. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Saturday Storytime. All ages. 10:15 a.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
World on a String. Master Puppeteer Bob Brown on a round-the-world adventure. All ages. 10:30 a.m. at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, 703-790-8088.
Write Away! Writing workshop with Bobbi Carducci for aspiring authors. Cosponsored by Community Voice Media. Ages 6-12. 11 a.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Community Library, 768 Center St., Herndon, 703-437-8855.
Baseball Trip. See the Baltimore Orioles vs. the Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards; a charter bus will leave the Vienna Community Center at 2:30 p.m., giving participants time to visit Baltimore’s Inner Harbor before the 7:05 p.m. game time. $65 for town residents includes transportation and game ticket. Call 703-255-6360.
Mr. Knick Knack. Children’s Music. 11 a.m. at Wren Divine, 6645 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. 703-365-9736 or visit www.mrknickknack.com.
Wine Tasting. 1-4 p.m. at Wine Styles, 12717 Shoppers Lane, Fairfax. Every Saturday. Call 703-222-9463.
Fall Flea Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Business Bank Garage, 1451 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean. Professional flea market dealers and individuals who would like to sell household items can sign up now to participate. Visit www.mcleancenter.org.
Sunday/Sept. 9
Judy Collins with guests Nanci Griffith and Sonya Kitchell. Pre-performance preview on the old farmhouse lawn at 7 p.m., performance at 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $38/$22. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Nicolo Whimsey. The show, for ages 4 and older, combines juggling, music, comedy and character acting with audience participation. 3 p.m. at the Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. $10/$7 McLean residents. Visit www.mcleancenter.org.