To have community events listed in Centre View, e-mail to centreview@connectionnewspapers.com. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407.
Thursday, March 19
La Leche League of Centreville/Chantilly will hold its March meeting on Thursday, March 19 at 10 a.m. The topic is "The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties." Pregnant and nursing women as well as their children are welcome to attend. Meeting location is the Centreville Library, 14200 St. Germaine Drive. Free. Call a La Leche League Leader at 703-471-7762 or 703-449-0131.
The New Providence Republican Women meeting will be held Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at the Oakton Library, Meeting Room 1, 10304 Lynnhaven Place. Guest speaker is Anthony Bedell, chairman of the Fairfax County Republican Committee. All welcome. Call 703-591-7368.
March 20-22
The Super Pet Expo will be held March 20-22 at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly. The fun-filled family event will feature more than 150 pet-related exhibitors along with some unique entertainment and educational activities. Show hours are 4-9 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children ages four to 12, and free for kids age 3 and under. Buy tickets online at www.superpetexpo.com and save $2 and kids attend free.
March 20-21
The Alliance Theatre will present "Capital Cabaret", an eight-person singing group, at Mountain View High School in Centreville on March 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and on March 8 and 22 at 2 p.m. Featuring a 90-minute show with songs from "Mamma Mia," Manhattan Transfer, "Wicked," "Man of La Mancha," "Rent," Mowtown, Tom Lehrer, and many more. Cast includes director- Joe Philipoom, musical director -Charlie Manship, Cathy Arnold, Stacy Crickmer, Annie Ermlick, Jim Mitchell, Denica Shook, Trace Stokes and Lee Wilbur. Go to www.thealliancetheatre.org for tickets.
Saturday/March 21
Family Pizza Party. 4 to 6 p.m. at the Brookfield Swim Club, 13615 Pennsboro Drive. Enjoy games, pizza and more. Cost is $5/person, max $20/family.
Performance. Peter Douskalis, WHS graduate and senior at Shenandoah University, will perform at Pacino Ristorante , 7-9 p.m. Admission is free. Pacino Ristorante is located at 5653 Stone Road, Centreville. Reservations not required, but recommended. Call 703-222-5885.
Tuesday, March 24
The first Centreville Day 2009 Planning Committee will be held on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sully Government Center on Stonecroft Blvd. Volunteers are needed for the following committees: Parade, Vendors, Sponsors, Entertainment, Publicity, Transportation, and Historical Activities. It’s an opportunity to learn more about the community and to meet people from local business, churches, social organizations and more. Proceeds from Centreville Day support the Centreville Community Foundation.
Immigration Forum. 7 p.m. at Centreville United Methodist Church. Talk about economic needs in the community.
Thursday, March 26
Saturday Night in the Suburbs will be held Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at Westfield High School's lecture hall. This is an evening of dialogue with a panel of senior students to discuss drugs, alcohol, parties, driving, sexting, and communication between teens and parents. Funded in part by Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. Supported by Westfield Community Coalition and Westfield PTSA. Contact Jennifer Cooper at jalcooper@aol.com or Jennifer Campbell at Jcampbellpta@aol.com.
Friday/March 27
Arts & Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Dulles Expo Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center. Browse works in jewelry, art, instruments and more. $7/adult; $1/child. Visit www.CraftShow.com for more.
Saturday, March 28
The Fairfax Jubil-Aires will hold its 53rd annual show, "Let's Bust a Chord Tonight" on Saturday, March 28 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Ernst Theater of Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus. Special guests will be SoundWorks from Richmond and Maxx Factor. Parking is free. Visit http://www.fairfaxjubilaires.org.
Arts & Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Dulles Expo Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center. Browse works in jewelry, art, instruments and more. $7/adult; $1/child. Visit www.CraftShow.com for more.
Easter Egg Hunt. Children, age three to seven years, can bring their baskets and hunt for filled Easter eggs in the fields around Sully Historic Site from 1 to 3 p.m. Hunts are set for 1:30 or 2:30 p.m. The rain date is April 4. The cost is $5 per child. To reserve, call 703-437-1794.
Sunday/March 29
Arts & Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Dulles Expo Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center. Browse works in jewelry, art, instruments and more. $7/adult; $1/child. Visit www.CraftShow.com for more.
Monday, March 30
Adventures in Gardening is a 10-week program for young gardeners that begins on Monday, March 30, at the Cub Run RECenter. Sessions are held on Mondays from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the RECenter and the cost is $79 per student. An additional supply fee of $8 is payable to the instructor at the first class meeting. Cub Run RECenter is located at 4630 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. Call 703-817-9407.
Tuesday/March 31
New Friends Coffee. Join the Welcome Club of Northern Virginia to learn about various activities. Reservations and location, 703-281-3832.
April 3-5
Satisfy one’s cravings at the Women’s Show of Northern Virginia at the Dulles Expo Center with shopping, creative cooking ideas, healthy lifestyle tips, trendy fashion shows, great celebrity guests and prizes. Show Hours: Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission: Adults, $9 at door; $8 on-line; $7 at Harris Teeter with your VIC card. Youth (6-12), $5; under 6 free with adult. Groups of 10 or more, $7.50 each. Sponsored by Inova Health System, Fairfax Times, Harris Teeter, Northern Virginia Magazine, WUSA Channel 9, and Fairfax Woman. To order tickets or for more information call 800-849-0248 or visit www.WomensShowNOVA.com.
Friday/April 3
Women’s Show of Northern Virginia. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., get lifestyle tips, makeovers and more at the Dulles Expo & Conference Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center.
District Academy Day. 5-8 p.m. at Sully District Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. Representatives from the nation’s service academies will be in attendance. For information about the congressional nominating process, 703-709-5800.
Saturday/April 4
Women’s Show of Northern Virginia. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., get lifestyle tips, makeovers and more at the Dulles Expo & Conference Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center.
Western Fairfax Day. At Cub Run Rec Center, 4630 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly, 11 a.m.- 3p.m.
Sunday/April 5
Women’s Show of Northern Virginia. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., get lifestyle tips, makeovers and more at the Dulles Expo & Conference Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center.
Monday/April 6
Computer Classes. 9 a.m. at Sully Senior Center, 5690 Sully Road. Adults 55 and older can learn how to use the Internet and Microsoft Office. $5/person. 703-322-4475.
Spring Break Sundae Break. 4-9 p.m. at Milwaukee’s Custard Chantilly, 13934 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway. A portion of the proceeds benefit Moms for a Cure.
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<cal2>Easter Eggstravaganza. At Centerpointe Church, 4104 Legato Road, Fairfax, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.