<lst>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.
<cal1>Wednesday/May 16
<cal2> Clifton MarketPlace. The Clifton Community Women’s Club offers its annual MarketPlace 5-8 p.m. at various locations throughout historic Clifton. Events include art show and sale, silent auction and boutique. Visit www.cliftoncwc.org or call 703-266-5791 or 703-830-3418.
<cal1>Thursday/May 17
<cal2>Clifton Homes Tour. The Clifton Community Women’s Club offers its annual Homes Tour 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at various locations throughout historic Clifton. $20/advance, $25/day of tour. $10/single tickets. For ticket purchase locations and more, visit www.cliftoncwc.org or call 703-266-5791 or 703-830-3418.
<cal1>Friday/May 18
<cal2>Movie in the Park. Dusk, 8 p.m. at Glyndon Park, 300 Glyndon St., NE, Vienna. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Parents are required to stay with their children during the movie. For information on which film will be shown, call 703-255-7842 after noon on May 16 and for weather information on the day of the show.
Camping by the River. Friday, May 18, 7 p.m.-Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. at RIverbend Park, Great Falls. Riverbend Park opens its gates all night for a campout. This represents a special opportunity for visitors who are not regularly allowed to camp at the park. Reservations and advance payment of $45 per family are required. For more information or to reserve a campsite, contact the Riverbend Visitor Center at 703- 759- 9018 or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend.
<cal1>Saturday/May 19
<cal2>McLean Day. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Come out for a day of festival rides, concessions and many activities. Also, the MCC Governing Board elections will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Perfect for new residents to get to know the area. For more, visit www.mcleancenter.org.
Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival. At the Reston Town Center, this event is a gathering of artists, artisans, musicians and craftsmen around the area. The NVFAA is a premiere event in the region for local arts. Free children’s arts activities and live music. Volunteers needed. For more, visit www.restonarts.org, call 703-471-9242.
KidsFest & Bike Rodeo. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Faith Baptist Church, 301 Center St., Vienna. KidsFest and bike rodeo for ages 5-12, sponsored by the Vienna Police Department, Parks and Recreation Department and Volunteer Fire Department. All activities are free of charge. The day will include a fire station open house, car seat safety checks, moon bounce, puppet show, magic show and more. Advance registration is required for the bike safety rodeo. For information, call 703-255-6360.
“Foundations of Freedom.” 8 p.m. at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, 3001 North Beauregard St., Alexandria. In celebration of Virginia’s 400th Anniversary, the Reston Chorale presents a world premiere concert. The centerpiece of “Foundations of Freedom” is the premiere of a new choral/orchestral work, “Principal Among Principals” by distinguished composer, David Ott. This work was commissioned by The Reston Chorale with the generous contribution of John and Susan Adney. Foundations of Freedom is a singular multi-media event. Tickets: $25 for house seats, and $40 for box seats, available via www.restonchorale.org or by calling 703-834-0079. Call for more information, or e-mail info@restonchorale.org.
18th Century Spring Market Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Celebrate spring at living history museum’s first Market Fair of the season. Watch the Blacksmith in action. See wild turkeys and piglets. Dance and sing period songs. Admission: Adults $5; Children 3-12, Senior Citizens $2.50. Or visit www.1771.org for a free Market Fair pass.
Audubon Quartet. 3 p.m. at CentreStage Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. After the concert, Milch-Sheriff and Pashayan will be available in the lobby to answer any questions about the work. Tickets are $15. 703-476-4500.
8K Fun Run. Begins 8 a.m. in the Lewinsville Senior Center, 1609 Great Falls St., McLean. This race kicks off the annual McLean Day. Preregister at 1440 Chain Bridge Road until 6 p.m on Thursday, May 17. Prereg is $18. For more information, including race categories, visit www.mcleancenter.org.
NVCT Kayak trip on Pohick Bay. 9 a.m.-noon. The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust will be hosting a kayak trip on Pohick Bay for participants 16 and older. A naturalist will accompany the group. Cost is $40 per person to
cover NVCT expenses, and reservations are required. Contact Whitney Bailey at 703-354-5093 x25 or wbailey@nvct.org. More details at www.nvct.org/adventure.cfm.
McLean AAUW Used Book Collection. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Sun Trust Bank, 515 Maple Ave., Vienna. The McLean Branch of the American Association of University Women will be collecting used books, CD’s, tapes, videos and software. No records, textbooks or encyclopedias will be accepted. Children’s books are needed. For further information call (703) 726-6470
Relay For Life. Beginning May 19 through May 20 at South Lakes High School, Reston. Hundreds of Relay fund-raisers, cancer survivors, volunteers and planning committee members of all ages will walk/run/jog relay-style around the high school track for the duration of the two-day event. To volunteer or donate, contact American Cancer Society staff representative Sara Anderson at sara.anderson@cancer.org.
Mum Sale. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Springs Road, Alexandria. A wide variety of rooted, potted cuttings including a complete range of Mum colors and cultivars (exhibition, garden, and for cutting, etc.) will be available at great prices. Call 703-560-8776 or visit www.odcsmums.org.
Sully Historic Site Hosts War of 1812 Muster. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Sully Historic Site, Route 28, Chantilly. Learn how our young country defeated the British a second time. In the early 19th century, military musters were a time of recruitment and training for the troops and socializing for civilians. Watch soldiers fire their muskets, then take up a practice musket and drill with the Army. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children. Call 703-437-1794.
<cal1>Sunday/May 20
<cal2>Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival. At the Reston Town Center, this event is a gathering of artists, artisans, musicians and craftsmen around the area. The NVFAA is a premiere event in the region for local arts. Free children’s arts activities and live music. Volunteers needed. For more, visit www.restonarts.org, call 703-471-9242.
18th Century Spring Market Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Celebrate spring at living history museum’s first Market Fair of the season. Watch the Blacksmith in action. See wild turkeys and piglets. Dance and sing period songs. Admission: Adults $5; Children 3-12, Senior Citizens $2.50. Or visit www.1771.org for a free Market Fair pass.
Colorful Shorts for Piano. 4 p.m. at Centre Stage Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. African Fantasy for piano & orchestra and Wedding Cake for Piano & Strings By Camille Saint-Saens. Symphony No. 1 In C Minor By Georges Bizet And A Surprise Concerto Featuring Pianists Robert Brittain & Zvia Sheinman Also Camille Brady & Maestro Dingwall. Visit www.restoncommunitycenter.org.
Relay For Life. Beginning May 19 through May 20 at South Lakes High School, Reston. Hundreds of Relay fund-raisers, cancer survivors, volunteers and planning committee members of all ages will walk/run/jog relay-style around the high school track for the duration of the two-day event. To volunteer or donate, contact American Cancer Society staff representative Sara Anderson at sara.anderson@cancer.org.
Walk to Cure Cystic Fibrosis. 1 p.m. at the caboose on Church Street, Vienna. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Great Strides walk raises awareness and support for research on this life-threatening genetic disease that causes respiratory infections and digestive complications. The three-mile stroll along the W & OD trail will be followed by food, music and family activities. More information at www.cff.org/chapters/metrodc/greatstrides or call 703-255-3985.
NSO Chamber Ensemble. 3 p.m. in the Alden Theater, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. The Music Friends of the Fairfax County Public Library close their season with a National Symphony Orchestra chamber ensemble. Selected works will be performed by violinist Carol Evans; violist Jennifer Mondie; cellist Mark Evans, and guest pianist Cecilia Cho. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library.
<cal1>Friday/May 25
<cal2>Movie in the Park. Dusk, 8 p.m. at Glyndon Park, 300 Glyndon Road, NE, Vienna. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Parents are required to stay with their children during the movie. For information, call 703-255-6360.
<cal1>Saturday/May 26
<cal2>ViVa! Vienna! The annual ViVa! Vienna! Town Festival will be held May 26-28 on historic Church Street. Come out for festival activities, concessions, parades and more. For information, call 703-255-4742 or visit www.viennarotary.org/vivaviennapage.htm.
McLean HS Alumni Band Concert. 2 p.m. at McLean High School. For more information, including Alumni Band registration and Anniversary Dinner reservations, please visit www.mcleanband.org or call Bob Tilman, 703-534-4153.
Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Great Hall, Vienna Presbyterian Church, Vienna. All genres of books will be offered for sale, including many appropriate for children and teens. Live Christian music, complementary refreshments and face-painting for children will be included in the event. Call 703-938-4305.
Pink Lady’s Slipper Orchid Stroll. 1-1:45 p.m. at Hidden Oaks, 7701 Royce St., Annandale. A naturalist will take visitors on a free afternoon stroll through the park to see the seasonal display of orchids throughout the grounds. Wild orchids such as the pink lady’s slipper begin their yearly bloom in late spring. Meet by the paved trail next to the parking. The walk will follow a trail through the park. Call the Hidden Oaks Nature Center at 703-941-1065 by May 23 for further inquiry or to make a reservation.
<cal1>Sunday/May 27
<cal2>ViVa! Vienna! The annual ViVa! Vienna! Town Festival will be held May 26-28 on historic Church Street. Come out for festival activities, concessions, parades and more. For information, call 703-255-4742 or visit www.viennarotary.org/vivaviennapage.htm.
Used Book Sale. Noon-6 p.m. at the Great Hall, Vienna Presbyterian Church, Vienna. All genres of books will be offered for sale, including many appropriate for children and teens. Live Christian music, complementary refreshments and face-painting for children will be included in the event. Call 703-938-4305.
<cal1>Monday/May 28
<cal2>ViVa! Vienna! The annual ViVa! Vienna! Town Festival will be held May 26-28 on historic Church Street. Come out for festival activities, concessions, parades and more. For information, call 703-255-4742 or visit www.viennarotary.org/vivaviennapage.htm.
<cal1>Saturday/June 2
<cal2> Flea Market. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, at Oakton Church of the Brethren, 10025 Courthouse Rd., Vienna. Come to shop or sell. For information or to reserve sales space, which is available for a $15 donation to the church, call 703-281-4411, www.oaktonbrethren.org.
Church Yard Sale. 8 a.m. at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. A wide variety of items will be on sale including jewelry, hand crafts and furniture items. Everyone is invited to come and do a little shopping. No earlybirds. Call the church office at 703-437-1883 for more information or log on to the church website at http://www.holycrosslutheranchurch.net.
Fishing Tournament. Sponsored by the New Horizon Bass Anglers Youth Foundation. The tournament will at Lake Fairfax, Reston. All fishing equipment is provided with prizes and food for everyone. About half of the kids fishing are girls and they normally win although everyone leaves with prizes. Contact 703-854-6364.
Summer Garage Sale. 9 a.m.-1p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. For more, visit www.mcleancenter.org.
<cal1>Saturday/June 9
<cal2> The World Adult Kickball Association Tournament. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Park. The tournament is open to all co-ed adult kickball lovers and anyone from any organization or team can pay the $500 entry fee, create a roster, and face off on the kickball fields for an exciting day of great competition and awesome prizes. Call 866-350-1710.
McLean Orchestra. 8 p.m. at Oakcrest School, 850 Balls Hill Road, McLean. Performing “Our Garden Grows,” the final concert will revisit their roots while looking towards the future. General Admission: $25. Seniors: $20. Youth and students with ID: $10. Call 703-893-8646 or visit www.mclean-orchestra.org.
<cal1>Saturday/June 16
<cal2>Taste of the Town. Noon-10:30 p.m. at the Reston Town Center. The 17th annual Taste of the Town will feature outdoor food samplings from the region’s favorite eateries, live music all day, a beer and wine garden, as well as activities and games at Kids Korner. Admission and parking are free. Taste tickets start at $1 each. A portion of ticket proceeds benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk, the charity recipient for 2007. Contact 703-707-9045 or visit www.restonchamber.org.