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<cal2>Want to learn how to knit or crochet for free? A crochet group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Timothy's Church in Herndon. The church's Shawl Ministry is offering free instruction while providing shawls and blankets for people in need. No cost, and yarn can be provided. For more information email shawl@saint-timothys.org. and visit the Web site at www.saint-timothys.org.
<cal1>Thursday, May 17
<cal2>The Clifton Community Women's Club Marketplace and Homes Tour will take place Thursday, May 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the town of Clifton. It will feature four distinctive homes in the Clifton area, and continuation of the MarketPlace, with the Silent Auction ending at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 on the day of the tour at the Town Hall. $10 single home tickets will be sold at the homes. Go to www.cliftoncwc.org or call 703-266-5791 or 703-830-3418.
The seminar: "Optimal Aging — Living Longer, Better!" will take place on Thursday, May 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Women's Club Fitness Center and Day Spa, 14175 Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly. Guest Speaker: Dr. Grace Keenan. This seminar focuses on healthy longevity. Learn ideas on how women can retain more vitality longer, as well as practical long-term lifestyle strategies which will show that although you can't change your chronological age, you can influence your biological age regardless of what stage you are in your life currently. Pre-registration is required. Call 703-817-0700 or send and email to womensclub@aol.com.
<cal1>Friday/May 18
<cal2>Swing dance on Friday nights at the Dulles Hilton with Sue and Gary Caley. From 8:30-9 p.m. is the introductory swing dance class, followed by a live band from 9 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $15. Visit www.gottaswing.com or call 703-359-9882.
* May 18 — solarium, Jamie Lynch;
* May 25 — solarium, Joker's Wild (May birthday dance for all May birthdays, cake etc.);
* June 1 — solarium, King Teddy;
* June 8 — solarium, Rockin Bones;
* June 15 — solarium, King Cadillac (Father's Day treats and June birthday's dance, cake etc.);
* June 22 — solarium, BG & Mojo Hands;
* June 29 — solarium, Daryl Davis (Patriotic Hop for July 4th wear Red white & blue, of course! Food decorations and surprises!);
* July 6 — solarium, Big 4 Combo;
* July 13 — solarium, Blue Sky 5 (Hula Hop ... Summer Luau theme, dress in tropical attire!);
* July 20 — solarium, King Cadillac;
* July 27 — solarium, Rockin' Bones (July birthday dance, cake);
* Aug. 3 — solarium, Daryl Davis;
* Aug. 10 — solarium, Joker's Wild (Gary's and all August birthdays dance, cake etc.);
* Aug. 17 — solarium, Cutaways;
* Aug. 24 — solarium, King Teddy;
* Aug. 31 — solarium, Lush Life (So long Summer Swing Dance).
<cal1>Friday/May 18
<cal2>Dulles Women’s Business Network will be holding its monthly meeting on Friday, May 18, noon-2 p.m. at That’s Amore, 46300 Potomac Run Plaza, #130, Sterling. The keynote speaker will be Robbin Shefski with the National Association for the Self-Employed. Shefski will be talking about "How to Shop for Health Insurance." RSVPs are required. Go to www.wahmfest.org/womensbusinessnet or contact Marybeth Henry at 703-766-0294 or mbbeauty@cox.net.
<cal2>The Access Services branch of the Fairfax County Public Library celebrates its 35th year as part of the national Talking Book Program on Friday, May 18. Activities begin at 10 a.m. in Rooms 4 and 5 of the Fairfax County Government Center, located at 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax. Refreshments will be provided by Eggspectations, a Chantilly-area restaurant. This event is free but space is limited; sign up by calling 703-324-8380 or TTY 703-324-8365.
<cal1>May 18-19-20
<cal2>Centreville Regional Library will be holding a Spring Book Sale Friday-Monday, May 18, 19, and 20. The library is located at 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville. Call 703-830-2223.
<cal1>May 19-20
<cal2>The musical production of "Oliver!" returns to Manassas when the Center for the Arts’ Pied Piper Theatre presents its last show of the 2006-2007 season. The play will be presented on Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 20 at 4 p.m. Directed by Vincent Worthington, with music direction by Laura Boyles and choreography by Anne Ridgway, "Oliver!" performances will be at Osbourn Park High School, 8909 Euclid Avenue, Manassas. Tickets are $7 in advance and may be purchased on-line at www.center-for-the-arts.org or at area ticket outlets. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $8. Group tickets are also available by calling the Center for the Arts at 703-330-2787.
<cal1>Saturday/May 19
<cal2>Some 30 citizens will graduate the 12th Session of the Fairfax County Citizens Police Academy on Saturday, May 19. Graduation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Firearms Range, 3725 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly.
<cal1>Saturday/May 19
<cal2>The Virginia Run Community Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at individual homes in Virginia Run. Maps with addresses and a list of items being sold will be distributed on the corner of Pleasant Valley and Wetherburn Drive until 11 a.m.
A Community Yard Sale to benefit the Virginia Tech Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund will be held Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 13764 Henry Pond Ct., Chantilly. The fund helps with the following — ? Assistance to victims and their families; ? Grief counseling; ? Memorials; ? Communication expenses; ? Comfort expenses. If you have items (furniture, clothes, miscellaneous household items, DVDs, etc..) to contribute to this event, drop them off. Verizon will also be matching 100 percent of all contributions. Go to: www.vt.edu/tragedy/memorial_fund.php.
Take a naturalist-led Kayak Trip on Pohick Bay on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust. Registration is required and seats fill up fast, so contact Whitney Bailey to reserve your seat — wbailey@nvct.org or 703-354-5093, ext. 25.
Kayaking trips are open to participants ages 16 and older. All boats are tandem, so bring a friend! The fee is $40 per person to cover NVCT's costs, payable by check the morning of the trip. Call 703-354-5093, ext. 30 in case of inclement weather.
E.C. Lawrence Park is having a 25th Anniversary celebration this Saturday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will begin with the dedication of an historic marker by the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. There will also be a Civil War re-enactor in costume to share tales from the park's past. Visitors can enjoy a garden tour, watch woodworking and smokehouse demos, and churn and taste butter the old-fashioned way. Farm animals including goats, cows and chickens will be on display. For animal lovers, a raptor handler will share native hawks, owls, snakes and turtles. Located at 5040 Walney Road in Chantilly. Call 703-631-0013.
Sunrise at Fair Oaks will have a Spring Fling Event on Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a live Mariachi band, a petting zoo, pony rides and lots of fun. Located at 3750 Joseph Siewick Drive, next to Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. Call 703-264-0506.
The workshop, "The Art of Pilates," will be held Saturday, May 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Women's Club Fitness Center and Day Spa, 14175 Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly. The instructor is Jennifer Rogers. The event is open to non-members. Pre-registration is required, and the fee is $15. Call 703-817-0700 or send an e-mail to womensclub@aol.com to reserve your space.
<cal2>Blue Water Grille restaurant will host a Hokie Alumni Charity event Saturday, May 19, from 4-7 p.m. There'll be raffles and drink specials, and 100 percent of the donations will go to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund for the Virginia Tech shooting victims. Blue Water Grille is at 5127 Westfields Blvd., Centreville. Call 703-803-1040.
The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust will be hosting a kayak trip on Pohick Bay on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 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.
Gather at Sully Historic Site in Chantilly on Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the War of 1812 Muster. Learn how our 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. Members of the Maryland Light Dragoons demonstrate how horses were used in battle. Dance to early 19th century tunes, play period games and make a craft to take home. Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children. Call Sully at 703-437-1794.
<cal1>Sunday/May 20
<cal2>Custom Cruisers of Northern Virginia will host a Charity Cruise-In on Sunday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Burger King restaurant in Centreville. There will be street rods, street machines, customs, antiques, muscle cars, classics, motorcycles and more. No admission fee. Proceeds benefit local charities. To participate, contact Jim Chesley at 703-830-2129. E-mail: jcchesley@aol.com or visit www.customcruisersnova.org.
Fairfax Animal Shelter offers low-cost rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets on Sunday, May 20 from noon to 2 p.m. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is at 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax. Rabies vaccinations cost $10 at the clinic. All dogs should be on leashes and all cats in carriers.
Fairfax County 2007 dog licenses will be sold separately at the clinic and cost $5 for altered dogs and $10 for unaltered dogs (bring proof of your pet's spay or neuter). The clinic is sponsored by the Fairfax County Animal Shelter and Deepwood Veterinary Hospital. Call 703-830-1100. Cash or checks only — no credit cards — will be accepted for payment at the clinic.
Additional rabies clinics will be held on:
Sunday, July 15
Sunday, Sept. 16
Sunday, Nov. 18
Go to the Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/animalservices
<cal1>Sunday, May 20
<cal2>The Clifton Farmer's Market will be open on Sunday, May 20. The first free drawing will be for some of Dave's Candy Kitchen chocolates on May 20. To enter, send an e-mail containing your name and phone number to plum1881@aol.com with Dave's Candy in the subject line or come down to the market and fill out a slip at Dave's Candy Kitchen booth. Only one entry per person, and yes, this will sign you up for the 2007 weekly shout out featuring market news and recipes. There are free drawings or contests every couple of weeks. The Clifton Farmer's Market runs Sundays from May to October, 8 a.m. to noon, located on Chapel Street in the post office parking lot, Clifton. Call Deborah Dillard 703-815-9073.
<cal1>Monday/May 21
<cal2>The monthly meeting of the Centreville Garden Club will be Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Sully District Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. Share your love of gardening with others in the area. The meeting will be followed by refreshments and a program pertaining to gardening. Call 703-830-7459 or 703-266-1675.
<cal2>The Republican Women of Clifton invites all Republican women to their meeting, Monday, May 21 at Clifton Elementary, 6100 Clifton Road. There will be a social from 7-7:30 p.m. and the meeting will take place from 7:30-9 p.m. All Committees will meet and then guest speaker Jean Ann Bolling, wife of Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, will discuss the mission to end cervical cancer. Bring canned goods to donate to Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM). The RWC meets on the third Mondays at Clifton Elementary School. Contact Elizabeth Schultz, RWC President, at 703-266-2299.
<cal1>Tuesday, May 22
<cal2>Global Warming Presentation. Based on the film "An Inconvenient Truth," join Susan Crate, environmentalist and educator as she discusses global warming. Susan was selected to complete a rigorous training program led by Al Gore. This event is sponsored by The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and will be held on May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the visitor center of the E.C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly. There is no charge for this event. Go to www.asnv.org or call 703-256-6895.
<cal1>May 23-26
<cal2>Jazz and Pizzazz. Chantilly High's Touch of Class and Jazz Band present the 21st annual Jazz and Pizzazz, Wednesday, May 23, through Saturday, May 26, at 7 p.m. each night. The show will be a Broadway/Vegas-style musical revue. Included will be Pop music, Rock, Jazz, Show tunes, Country, Broadway and much more. Reserved seats are $10. Tickets may be purchased from a choral or band student or purchased during lunches in the Chantilly High School cafeteria beginning May 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. During the week of May 21, tickets will be sold from 9:30 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. There will also be order forms in the front office beginning May 15 and those tickets can be picked up at Will Call the evening of the performance. Tickets will be sold at the door, if still available. Call Joyce Resua at 703-478-6382.