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<b>Wednesday/Sept. 17</b>
Killola and The Action Design with Ringleader. Pop/rock. 7 p.m. $10. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Bus tour of historic Richmond. A charter bus will leave at 8 a.m. from the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., and return at 6 p.m. The cost of $60 for Town of Vienna residents and $75 for out-of-town participants includes transportation, guided tour of the newly renovated capitol building and the John Marshall house, self-guided tour of the Virginia Historical Society, and lunch at the Can Can Brasserie in the Carytown neighborhood. Call Vienna Parks and Recreation at 703-255-6360 or visit www.viennava.gov.
Rocknoceros.12:30 p.m. Free Jammin' Juniors Fall Concert Series. Alden Theatre at the McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd., at the intersection of Route 123 and Old Dominion Drive. 703-790-0123 or www.mcleancenter.org.
Book Discussion Group. 7:15 p.m. Call for book title. Adults. No registration required. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. 703-356-0770.
PJs and Popcorn. 6 p.m. Come and watch a movie in your pajamas. All ages. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. 703-938-0405.
<b>Thursday/Sept. 18</b>
Chapter 227, Vietnam Veterans of America Inc., invites all veterans, friends, and the general public to attend the Sept. 18 chapter meeting at Neighbor’s Restaurant, 262D Cedar Lane, Cedar Lane Shopping Center, Vienna, at 7:30 p.m. Martin J. Schram, author and syndicated journalist, will discuss his new book, Vets Under Siege: How America Deceives and Dishonors Those Who Fight Our Battles. Also, the membership will celebrate its 23rd anniversary of serving veterans, military personnel, and the community. Admission is free. Call Len Ignatowski at 703-255-0353 or visit www.vva227.org.
Pete Francis and Josh Dion. Rock/acoustic/jam. 7:30 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Local Author Bill Farrell presents Turning Your Life into a Story, a discussion for adults who want write their life stories. 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Church, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd, Vienna.
The Home and Community Club of Great Falls will host a presentation by Sharon Lynn, Assistant Director Fairfax Area Agency on Aging at The Great Falls Library.1-2 p.m. 703-759-5967
VIP Vienna. 10 a.m. Support group for adults with vision loss. Adults. No registration required. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. 703-938-0405.
Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Learn and play. Age 5-18. No registration required. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. 703-938-0405.
Tiny Tot Tales. 10:30 a.m. Stories and activities. Age 13-23 months with adult. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. 703-356-0770.
<b>Friday/September 19</b>
AAUW 39th Used Book Sale, to benefit McLean Branch American Association of University Women's Scholarships. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free admission. McLean Community Center,1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Call 703-448-9195 or www.mcleanaauw.org.
Caroline Herring. Country/roots. 7:30 p.m. $12. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Ron Sexsmith. Folk/rock. 10 p.m. $18. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Vienna area 6th, 7th and 8th graders are invited to a "Back 2 School" dance from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Club Phoenix Teen Center, located in the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., Vienna. Free. DJ, food, and games. Club Phoenix features a big screen TV, VCR, jukebox, CD player, video games, pool and ping pong tables, food area and a state-of-the-art sound system. 703-255-6360 or www.viennava.gov.
Friday Adventure Walkers, sponsored by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department, will meet from 10-11 a.m. each Friday at a different location around Fairfax County. The first walk will be in Vienna on Sept. 19; other walks will include Thaiss Park, Burke Lake Park, Riverbend Park, and Hemlock Overlook regional Park. The cost for five walks is $10 for Town of Vienna residents and $12.50 for out-of-town participants, and includes walking guides and maps. Transportation to each walk destination is on your own. 703-255-6360 or visit www.viennava.gov.
Game On. 6 p.m. Runescape, DDR, Wii, pizza and soda at the library. Age 10-18. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. 703-938-0405.
The Art of Murder, Weekends, Sept. 19-Oct. 4. Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $15 adults, $13 district residents, seniors and students; group rates available. Join MCP as they present this 2000 Edgar Award-winning play by Joe DiPietro. McLean Community Center.
<b>Saturday/September 20</b>
Martinez and Guthrie. Local musicians play original acoustic songs. 6-8 p.m. at Palladium Civic Green, 1445 Laughlin Ave., McLean. Call 703-288-9505.
AAUW 39th Used Book Sale, to benefit McLean Branch American Association of University Women's Scholarships. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. McLean Community Center,1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Call 703-448-9195 or www.mcleanaauw.org.
Propagating and Growing Salvias. 10 a.m. Tour the extensive Salvia Collection with horticulturist Tammy Burke and learn how to propagate and grow salvias in the garden and indoors over the winter. Reservations required; free. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Call 703-255-3631.
Wildflower Stroll. 9:30-11 a.m. Search for fall wildflowers, and learn the folklore associated with them. $5 per person. Reservations required. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hill St., Great Falls. 703-759-9018.
Finding a Job After 45. 9:30 a.m.-12:30p.m. Donna Brand, MA, Career Counselor. There are special challenges when you are over 45. If you haven't looked for a job in a while, this is an opportunity to brush up on the latest interviewing approaches, prepare your resume for scanning and conform your job search to match your skills. $55 registration fee; $45 members. The Women's Center, 127 Park St., N.E., Vienna. Go to www.thewomenscenter.org or call 703-281-2657.
Matisse & The Masters: meet artist Pierre H. Matisse. 5-8 p.m. A rare collection of original etchings and lithographs by Picasso, Chagall, Matisse and Miro at Tysons Galleria, 1731 M International Dr., McLean. 703-883-0111.
Art in the Pages Fall Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction. 4-7 p.m. at Gannett Headquarters. View individually decorated mini library book statuettes, with an opportunity to bid at silent auction. Proceeds benefit the programs and services of Fairfax County Public Library. Hosted bar and light cocktail fare. Gannett Headquarters, 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean. 703-324-8300.
Macy's Tyson's Corner fashion show, with Marshall High School marketing students. 1:30 p.m. Students will model homecoming and casual fashions. Shop for a Cause, to support local non-profit organizations.
<b>Sunday/Sept. 21</b>
Hayden. Folk/rock/acoustic. 8 p.m. $14. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
AAUW 39th Used Book Sale, to benefit McLean Branch American Association of University Women's Scholarships. 12-4 p.m. Books $7 per bag. Free admission. McLean Community Center,1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Call 703-448-9195 or www.mcleanaauw.org.
Meadowlark Insiders Tour. 2 p.m. What makes this public garden tick? Find out on this tour and visit various behind-the-scenes facilities that keep the gardens growing. Reservations recommended; free. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Call 703-255-3631.
Pianist Eric Himy, performing on the exclusive Steingraeber piano, offers works by Debussy and Liszt. Saint Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Adults $15; students and seniors $10. 703-356-0670 or www.musicinmclean.org.
Odeon Chamber Players. 4 p.m. Schumann Piano Quartet and Schubert Trout Quintet, with Akemi Takayama, violin; Mahoko Eguchi, viola; Rachel Young, cello; Anthony Monzo, double bass and Mariko Hiller, piano. St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 3241 Brush Drive, Falls Church. Free; donation suggested. Call 703-200-7489 or visit www.odeonchambermusicseries.org.
Snapping Turtles. 10-11 a.m. Search for this large and often misunderstood reptile. $5 per person. Suitable for age 6 and up. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly. 703-631-0013.
Matisse & The Masters: meet the artist Henry Matisse. 1-4 p.m. A rare collection of original etchings and lithographs by Picasso, Chagall, Matisse and Miro at Tysons Galleria, 1731 M International Dr., McLean. 703-883-0111.
<b>Monday/Sept. 22</b>
Michelle Malone and Andrew Ripp. Acoustic/blues/rock. 8 p.m. $10. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Explorers: Monarchs in the Meadow. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tag Monarchs and track their flight. $4 per child. Suitable for age 6-7. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly. 703-631-0013.
Negotiating Your Property Settlement Agreement. 7-9:30 p.m. Patti Philipse, Attorney. The benefits of negotiating your separation, custody and property settlement agreements; how to approach negotiation; negotiating strategies; provisions that you can get by negotiation but not in court, and common pitfalls to avoid. $50 registration fee; $40 members. The Women's Center, 127 Park St., N.E., Vienna. Go to www.thewomenscenter.org or call 703-281-2657.
The Singing Weatherman. 4 p.m. Music and Meteorology with Stormin' Bob Swanson. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Dolley Madison Library. Age 6-12. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. 703-356-0770.
Cryptology 101. 2 p.m. Do you have what it takes to be a secret agent? Learn to encode and decode cryptic ciphers. Age 8-12. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. 703-757-8560.
Game On: Afterschool Edition. 3:30-6 p.m. Test your prowess at our Wii Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament. Prizes and snacks provided. Age 6-16. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. 703-938-0405.
<b>Tuesday/Sept. 23</b>
Breathe Carolina, Every Avenue, Brokencycle and The Morning Of. Rock. 6:30 p.m. $12. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Stephen Baker will discuss and sign "The Numerati" at 7:30 p.m. at Borders Tyson's Corner. Call 703-556-7766. Every day we produce loads of data about ourselves simply by living in the modern world: we click web pages, flip channels, drive through automatic toll booths, shop with credit cards, and make cell phone calls.
Single and Dating Again. Susan Folwell, MSW, Women's Center Therapist. A four-session workshop to help to take stock of what you offer and identify what you are looking for. Geared towards adults who have previously been in long-lasting relationships. $95 registration fee; $80 members. The Women's Center, 127 Park St., N.E., Vienna. Go to www.thewomenscenter.org or call 703-281-2657.
Vienna area 6th, 7th and 8th graders are invited to make a snack at 4:30 p.m. at Club Phoenix Teen Center, located in the Admission is free. Learn how to prepare quick and easy tasty, healthy snacks. Club Phoenix features a big screen TV, VCR, jukebox, CD player, video games, pool and ping pong tables, food area and state-of-the-art sound system. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360 or visit www.viennava.gov.
Great Decisions 2008-Iraq Endgame. 2 p.m. The first of 8 monthly seminars developed by the Foreign Policy Association to be held in partnership with the Shepherd's Center of Oakton/Vienna. Join the discussion. Adults. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. 703-938-0405.
1,2,3, Count with Me. 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs and a craft about counting numbers. Age 3-5. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. 703-757-8560.
<b>Wednesday/Sept. 24</b>
Meet Alison Larkin, comedian and author of The English American. 7 p.m. This novel is based on the author's experience as an adopted English woman who finds her American birth parents. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. An All Fairfax Reads event, cosponsored by Fall for the Book. Free, adults; registration required, call 703-242-4020.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Dyer-Gunell Unit #180 will host a Candidate Forum, featuring the candidates for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. 7:30 p.m. Democrat Gerald Connolly and Republican Keith Fimian will participate. The Post is located at 330 Center Street North, Vienna. This event is open to the public; refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Auxiliary Legislative Chairman, Edythe Kelleher, 703-242-7651 or email efrank01@yahoo.com.
Old School Freight Train. Acoustic/Americana. 7:30 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
McLean Project for the Arts, Evening at the Gallery. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the MPA Gallery in the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. The event features information about MPA's current exhibit and programs, cocktails, appetizers and raffles. Call 703-356-5424 or email kryan@mcleanchamber.org.
Caring for Aging Parents. 7-9p.m. Ann E. O'Neil, RN, MSN, CS, Care Options and Susan Stone, B.S.W., Alzheimer's Family Day Center. Introduction to resources and strategies for a long-term action plan. How to sort responsibilities among siblings. The business side of care giving, including legal, financial and insurance issues. $45 registration fee; $35 members. The Women's Center, 127 Park St. N.E.,Vienna. Go to www.thewomenscenter.org or call 703-281-2657.
The Teddy Bear Band.12:30 p.m. Free Jammin' Juniors Fall Concert Series. Alden Theatre at the McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd., at the intersection of Route 123 and Old Dominion Drive. 703-790-0123 or www.mcleancenter.org.
Puppet Show: Autumn is Falling. 10:30 a.m. Meet Sammy Squirrel and other animal friends in a fall puppet play. Go on a short walk and explore how animals get ready for fall. Cosponsored by Riverbend Park and the Friends of the Dolley Madison Library. Age 2-5 with adult. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. 703-356-0770.
Free Yourself From Painful Memories. 7 p.m. Life Coach Kevin Soltani discusses how to free oneself from the past without drugs or therapy. Adults. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. 703-938-0405.
Global Arts-Mini Travelers. At 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. For preschool children. Discover music, movement, folk tales, language
and games from around the world. Instruction provided by Left
Noodle-Right Noodle. McLean Community Center.
<b>Thursday/Sept. 25</b>
Wreckless Eric and Amy Rigby. Pop/rock. 8 p.m. $12. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Jeffry D. Wert will discuss and sign "Cavalryman of the Lost Cause" at 7:30 p.m. at Borders Tyson's Corner. Call 703-556-7766. "Cavalryman of the Lost Cause" is the first major biography in decades of Confederate general J. E. B. Stuart, and is based on research in manuscript collections, personal memoirs and reminiscences, and regimental histories.
Titans Breakfast Series. Registration 7 a.m., Program 8-9:15 a.m. Learn what cutting edge technologies will be in demand and what to know that will affect and benefit business. Hilton McLean, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean. NVTC members $65, non-members $85. http://www.nvtc.org/events/geteventinfo.
Family Fishing by Boat. 6-7:30 p.m. Follow the naturalist to hidden fishing spots for bass, sunfish and the occasional catfish. $20 per boat; maximum three people per boat. Prepaid reservations required. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. 703-759-9018.
Foundations of Writing: The Memoir, on Thursdays through November 13, from 8:45-10:30 a.m. Instructed by Cheryl Somers Aubin, who holds a Master of Arts in Writing from Johns Hopkins University. Fee is $70.40 for Town of Vienna residents and $88 for out-of-town participants. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Call Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360 or visit www.viennava.gov.
Book Discussion Group. 1 p.m. Mistress of Spices by Chitra Divakaruni. Adults. No registration required. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. 703-938-0405.
Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Learn and play. Age 5-18. No registration required. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. 703-938-0405.
Coping Emotionally with Separation and Divorce. 7:30 p.m. Hilary Casaretto, LCSW, Women's Center Therapist. $245 registration fee, $225 members. The Women's Center, 127 Park St. NE, Vienna. www.thewomenscenter.org or 703-281-2657.