To have community events listed in Centre View, e-mail to centreview@connectionnewspapers.com. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412.
Participants Needed for First Chantilly Day
The First Annual Chantilly Day is set for Saturday, May 12. Sponsored by the Chantilly-Centreville Chamber of Commerce — part of the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce — it’s a family festival to benefit the greater Chantilly area.
A parade starting at 9:30 a.m. on Metrotech Drive will feature the Chantilly and Westfield high school marching bands. The festival will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Babies R' Us parking lot.
Visit www.chantillyday.com to learn about ways to get involved. More participants are needed for the Business Fair, Taste of Chantilly, parade, sponsorships and other elements of this event. Chantilly Day is also on Facebook.
Through Feb. 17
Citrus Fundraiser. Centreville High School Band is holding a citrus fundraiser. Full case of Ruby Red Grapefruit $36; half case $22. Half case Temple Oranges $22; half case Mixed Oranges/Grapefruit $26. Place orders with a band student or order by phone at 703-815-1844. To order by email: cvhsbandcitrus@gmail.com Orders are due by Feb. 17. Pickup is Feb. 24 from 2 to 7 p.m. in the CVHS Band Room.
Tuesday Nights
World-Class Jazz. 6 to 9 p.m. Paul Langosch on bass and Rick Whitehead on guitar. At the Copper Canyon, 5815 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Call 703-830-6600 for reservations.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Centreville Stitchers welcome adults who enjoy knitting, crocheting, or other needlework crafts and conversation. Join us at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr., Centreville. Admission is free. Contact Jo at 703-803-0595 or email joknitter@verizon.net.
- Thursday, Feb, 23 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
ZUMBA Fitness Classes in Chantilly
Latin-based dance fitness classes — no gym membership required. Mondays and Wednesdays 7 to 8 p.m. Go to WWW.GOZUMBAFUN.COM.
Thursday/Feb. 16
Relay for Life. 7 p.m. Kickoff event for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Centreville-Chantilly-Clifton. At the new nZone, Northern Virginia's Premier Indoor Sports Community Center, 14550 Lee Road, Chantilly.
Friday/Feb. 17
Quran Exhibition. 3 to 6 p.m. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is having a Quran exhibition at the Centreville Regional Library in Centreville.
Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $15. With Dave Kitchen and the Cutaways. Drop-in beginner swing lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m. At the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon.
Feb. 17 to 19
"The Crucible." Westfield High School presents "The Crucible." Show times are Feb. 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. At Westfield High School, 4700 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. For tickets, go to www.westfieldtheatreboosters.com. Call 703-488-6439.
Int'l Gem & Jewelry Show. Tickets are $8. Friday 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 9:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly. The show will be hosting a coat drive for ALIVE! to help local people stay warm. Visit www.Intergem.com
Saturday/Feb. 18
Swing Dancing. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is $15. With the Daryl Davis Band. Drop-in beginner swing lesson from 7:30 to 8 p.m.; dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. At the Stacy C. Sherwood Center for the Arts, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax.
Family Reunion Workshop. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Co-hosted by Reunions Magazine, the seminar will feature a presentation by the magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Edith Wagner, as well as helpful tips in planning the ultimate reunion. Registration for the workshop includes breakfast, lunch and
a tour of The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. At the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks, 11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax. To RSVP, email Dean Miller at dmiller@fxva.com
Spring Consignment Sale. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Some 200-plus families will be selling gently used clothing, shoes, toys, books for the whole family. Find good deals on infant, toddler, school age, 'tween, teen, and adult apparel. Also accessories, dress up, toys, stuffed animals, books, CD/DVD/VHS, riding toys, furniture (cribs, gliders, toddler beds, changing tables, high chairs), car seats, baby equipment (strollers, swings, bouncy seats, exersaucers, pack and plays), bathtubs, play yards, gates, childproofing/safety equipment, bottles, diaper bags, bedding, linens, nursing items, kids decor, all nursery/layette, school shirts, scout uniforms, sports equipment, backpacks, educational materials, arts and crafts supplies, computer games/software, and more! Get a head start on swim wear, beach/outdoor toys, sandals, and Easter outfits too. At Chantilly High School Cafeteria (Entrance #11), 4201 Stringfellow Rd., Chantilly. Visit www.fcmom.org
Sunday/Feb. 19
N Gauge Train Display. 1 to 4 p.m. The Northern Virginia NTRACK members will have a display and N gauge trains running at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum. At 11200 Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax Station. Cost is $3 for adults; $1 for children. Visit www.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.
Monday/Feb. 20
Centreville Garden Club Meets. 7 p.m. Create flower arrangements to donate to local assisted living centers. Bring flowers and small container. Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at Sully Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Meetings generally third Monday each month. Learn more at centrevillegardenclub.blogspot.com or email:centrevillegardenclub@gmail.com. Visitors welcome. Call 703-830-2942.
Heart-Healthy Talk. 7 p.m. The GFWC-Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club will mark American Heart Month with a presentation by the American Heart Association entitled "Heart Disease: What Every Woman Should Know." At Greenbriar Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. Call Cheryl at 703-818-0042 or e-mail us at westernfairfaxcountywc@gmail.com.
Thursday/Feb. 23
Registration Open House. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Clifton Children's Academy will be holding a Registration Open House for Kindergarten and Morning, Afternoon and Fullday Preschool classes. This is for registration for Fall 2012. There will also be limited registration available for this Winter - 2012. At 14315 Compton Road in Centreville. Call 703-968-8455 or visit www.childrensacademy.com.
Feb. 24-26
Capital Home & Garden Show. Featuring 250 exhibits that specialize in home and garden related products and services. Hours are Friday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $7/adults online; $10/door. At the Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. Visit www.capitalhomeandgardenshow.com.
Friday/Feb. 24
Quran Exhibition. 3 to 6 p.m. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is having a Quran exhibition at the Centreville Regional Library in Centreville.
Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $15. With the band, King Teddy. Drop-in beginner swing lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. At the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon.
Saturday/Feb. 25
Stars Over Dulles Gala. 6 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $125. Sponsored by Systems Furniture Gallery and hosted by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce. At the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon. Register at www.dullesregionalchamber.org.
Casino Night & Silent Auction. 7 to 11 p.m. Stop Hunger Now of Fairfax will host a Casino Night and Silent auction at the Chantilly National Golf and Country Club, 14901 Braddock Road, in Chantilly. The goal is to raise $25,000 but silent auction items are still needed. They could be sports tickets, memorabilia, weeks in vacation homes, concert tickets, golf outings, gift certificates, etc. To donate an item for the silent auction, contact Lisa Hollen at hollens4@verizon.net. Tickets are $45/person if ordered by Feb. 11; $50/person after that date. Pay by credit card at
www.StopHungerNow.org/Fairfax; or mail checks to SHN Casino Night, c/o Leo, 5402 Chandley Farm Circle, Centreville, VA 20120. Note on check how many tickets are needed.
Tuesday/Feb. 28
Parent University. 7 to 9:30 p.m. At Sully Station Children's Center and Private Kindergarten, 5801-03 Stone Creek Drive, Centreville.
Saturday/March 3
Meal Packaging Event Cancelled. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To benefit Stop Hunger Now. Will be rescheduled in the future. Visit www.stophungernow.org.
Sunday/March 11
Dedication Concert. 7 p.m. Pender United Methodist Church has a new grand piano and will honor organist Bob Chiralo with a celebration and dedication concert. At Pender United Methodist Church in the Sanctuary. A reception to follow.
Friday/March 16
Asian Chamber Awards Gala. 6 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $80/member; $100/non-member. With keynote speaker Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba. At the Mason Inn Conference Center and Hotel, GMU Fairfax Campus, 4352 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax. To purchase tickets, contact Cindy Shao at 703-752-6292 or visit www.asian-americanchamber.org
Saturday/March 17
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. With pianist Rick Rowley. Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite (1919 version), Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Sibelius’ Symphony No. 7, and Sibelius’ Finlandia. Free pre-concert discussion for ticketholders at 7 p.m. Tickets $25-$55. info@fairfaxsymphony.org.
March 19
Centreville Garden Club Meets. 7 p.m. "The Flora of Virginia — Worth the 250-Year Wait," a presentation by Botany Chair, Marion Lobstein, of the Prince William Wildflower Society, 8712 Plantation Ln., Manassas. Meet and carpool, March 19 at 7 p.m. at Sully Government Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Meetings generally third Monday each month. Learn more at centrevillegardenclub.blogspot.com or email:centrevillegardenclub@gmail.com. Visitors welcome. Call 703-830-2942.
March 23, 24, 25
Bagged Mulch Sale. Centreville High is holding its Project Graduation bagged mulch sale. All profits from the sale support the alcohol/drug-free All-Night Graduation Celebration and senior scholarships. Order premium double-shredded hardwood mulch (3 cu.ft. bagged). Free delivery with purchases of 10 bags or more in the 20120, 20121 and 20124 ZIP codes. To place an order, go to www.CVHSmulch.org.
Monday/April 23
Kindergarten Orientation. Cub Run Elementary will conduct a kindergarten orientation/registration. Parents will receive an overview of the curriculum and meet the teachers. Last names beginning with A-L are from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and M-Z are from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Kindergarten students will visit the classrooms while parents are registering. Parents need to bring with them an original birth certificate, proof of residency (lease or deed) and physical/immunization records. Call 703-633-7500 for registration forms.
Saturday/May 12
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. With pianist Adam Golka. Britten’s Sinfonia da Requiem, Debussy’s La Mer, Ravel’s Concerto for the Left Hand, and Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Free pre-concert discussion for ticketholders at 7 p.m. Tickets $25-$55. info@fairfaxsymphony.org.
Saturday/May 12
Chantilly Day Festival. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring a parade, a "Taste of Chantilly" food and drink expo, a children's carnival, performance stage, classic car show, business fair, awards ceremony, sunset concert and more. This free event will support a number of organizations, including Chantilly High School and Westfield High School, that will be gearing up for a Battle of the Bands. The event expects to draw 20,000 attendees and over 100 community businesses participants. At the Sully Place Shopping Center in Chantilly.
The festival parade will begin at 9:30am and is open to all community groups who wish to participate. The main festival activities will go from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (followed by a sunset concert), taking place in the parking lots near Babies R Us, K-Mart and Lotte. The detailed schedule of events for Chantilly Day is as follows:
o Parade (9:30 a.m.)
o Business Fair (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
o Taste of Chantilly (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)
o Car Show (11 a.m.-3 p.m. with awards at 3 p.m.)
o Children’s Carnival (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
o Main Stage entertainment (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
o Other Performances (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
o Sunset Concert (4-6 p.m.)
o Chantilly-Centreville Chamber of Commerce Awards (12 noon)
Any individuals interested in entering the car show, marching in the parade, providing a silent auction item or asking any questions should contact the event organizers at info@chantillyday.com. The event website also has registration information at www.chantillyday.com.