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The Airbus IMAX Theater at National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, is showing movies including “Hubble,” “Fighter Pilot,” “Space Junk,” “Air Racers” and “The Dream is Alive” through May 23. “Oblivion” will begin with an 8 pm show Thursday, April 18. Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/udvarhazy/ or call 703-572-4118 for the movie schedule.
Throughout the month of April, Our Military Kids has partnered with Glory Days restaurant at 13850 Braddock Road, Centreville. The restaurant is participating, and is donating 10 percent of diners' total receipt to the charity. Diners need only to submit receipts to Our Military Kids, 6861 Elm Street, Suite 2A, McLean, VA 22101. Visit www.ourmilitarykids.org.
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Young Actors’ Workshop. June 24-28 from 9 a.m.-noon at Westfield High School. Students in grades 3-6 can discover the artist inside themselves through games, acting exercises and more. $125. Visit www.westfieldtheatreboosters.com for an enrollment form or call 703-488-6439. Register early as space is limited and camp sells out.
Wednesday/April 24
Toddlin’ Twos. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Children age 2 can enjoy stories and activities. Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
Bravo for Spanish. 1:45 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Children age 3-5 can enjoy stories and activities in Spanish and English. Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
Bouncin’ Babies. 3 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Babies up to 11 months can enjoy rhymes, songs, stories and more. Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
Small Wonders. 4 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy rhymes, songs and more. Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
A Novel Society. 7 p.m. at Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Adults can discuss “The Night Stranger” by Chris Bohjalian. Free. 703-830-2223.
Girls Book World & Guys Read. 7 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Girls and boys in grades 5 and 6 can participate. Call for title. Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
Thursday/April 25
Storytime. 1:30 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Children age 3-5 can enjoy stories and more. Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Adults can practice with other students. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
Starlight Storytime. 7 p.m. at Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. All ages can bring a stuffed animal and enjoy stories and fun. Free. Registration required. 703-830-2223.
Upcycled Jewelry. 7 p.m. at Chantilly Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Teens in grades 10-12 can repurpose or redesign old jewelry. Free. 703-502-3883.
Friday/April 26
Theater Performance. 7 p.m. at Chantilly High School. See more than 35 students perform in “You Can’t Take it With You.” $8/online; $10/door. Visit www.chantillyhsdrama.com for tickets.
Saturday/April 27
Peaceful Paws. 10:30 a.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Children on the autism spectrum or with other developmental challenges meet and read to a trained therapy Dog Dakota, a gentle giant Bernese Mountain dog. Reading is not required, but can read from a library book or already owned one. Free. Registration required, 703-502-3883.
Magic and Mayhem. 2:30 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Girls and boys in grades 6-8 can participate in this sci-fi/fantasy book group. Call for title. Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
Theater Performance. 7 p.m. at Chantilly High School. See more than 35 students perform in “You Can’t Take it With You.” $8/online; $10/door. Visit www.chantillyhsdrama.com for tickets.
Fairfax Civil War Day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, with shuttles from Fairfax High School. Cannon firings, hayrides, house graffiti tours, meet Clara Barton, Col. John Mosby, Gen. James Longstreet, and see aeronaut Thaddeus Lowe’s hot air balloon demo. $5/adults; $3/12 and under. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov.
Book Signing. 1-3 p.m. at Coffeesmith, 13924 Metrotech Drive, Chantilly. Fairfax resident Jeff Waters will sign copies of his book “The Adventures of Cover Girl Katie.” Free.
Fiesta. 7-10 p.m. at Centreville United Methodist Church gym, 6400 Old Centreville Road. Enjoy entertainment from many cultures including Korea, Guatemala, Mexico and India. Ethnic food along with hotdogs and snacks will be for sale. Bid on items during a silent auction. Free, but donations encouraged. Visit www.centrevillefiesta.org for photos of our entertainers.
Spring Fling Carnival. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Union Mill Elementary, 13611 Springstone Drive, Clifton. Sponsored by Union Mill PTA. Rides, games, lucky drawing, food and more.
Monday/April 29
Bouncin’ Babies. 10:30 a.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Babies up to 11 months can enjoy rhymes, songs, stories and more. Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883
Small Wonders. 11:30 a.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy rhymes, songs and more. Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
Kinder-Budds. 2:30 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Kindergarteners can enjoy a book discussion. Call for title. Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
Book Buddies. 3:30 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. First and second graders can enjoy a book discussion. Call for title. Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
Tuesday/April 30
English Conversation Group. 10:30 a.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Adults can practice with other students. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
Small Wonders. 10:30 a.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy rhymes, songs and more. Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
Bouncin’ Babies. 11:30 a.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Babies up to 11 months can enjoy rhymes, songs, stories and more. Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
Storytime. 1:30 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Children age 3-5 can enjoy stories and more. Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
Ready for School Storytime. 4 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road. Children ages 4-5 can enjoy stories and more. Free. Registration required. 703-502-3883.
Dine With Local Firefighters and Police Officers. 6-8 p.m. at Chick-Fil-A at the Dulles Expo Center. Guests can see equipment and ask questions. There will be games and prizes for children.
Thursday/May 2
Preview Book Sale. 6-9 p.m. at Centreville Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Members of the library can browse thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and more. Memberships available for $15. Special incentives will be given to those who purchase a membership. Visit friendsofcentrevillelibrary.blogspot.com or 703-830-2223.
Theater Performance. 7 p.m. at Chantilly High School. See more than 35 students perform in “You Can’t Take it With You.” $8/online; $10/door. Visit www.chantillyhsdrama.com for tickets.
Friday/May 3
Book Sale. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Centreville Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Browse thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and more. Visit friendsofcentrevillelibrary.blogspot.com or 703-830-2223.
Theater Performance. 7 p.m. at Chantilly High School. See more than 35 students perform in “You Can’t Take it With You.” $8/online; $10/door. Visit www.chantillyhsdrama.com for tickets.
Saturday/May 4
Book Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Centreville Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Browse thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and more. Visit friendsofcentrevillelibrary.blogspot.com or 703-830-2223.
Annual Plant Sale. Perennials, annuals & herbs for sale by Centreville Garden Club. From 9 a.m.- noon in front of Giant Food, 5615 Stone Road, Sully Station, Centreville. Proceeds maintain planter boxes at Sully Governmental Center & other civic projects. Learn more at centrevillegardenclub.blogspot.com or e-mail: centrevillegardenclub@gmail.com. 703-830-2942.
Shred Event. 9 a.m.-noon at McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center, 4890 Alliance Dr. Shred personal and finance documents securely. Tax-deductible donations will be accepted to benefit Crime Solvers; the suggested donation is $5/bag.
Sunday/May 5
Book Sale. 1-5 p.m. at Centreville Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Browse thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and more. Visit friendsofcentrevillelibrary.blogspot.com or 703-830-2223.
Wednesday/May 15
ArtNight Reception Party. 5:30-8 p.m. at Marriott SpringHill Suites Fairfax Hotel, 11191 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax. Meet members of the Fairfax Art League and see original works and get art-related questions answered. Free. There will be food and refreshments. There will also be a free drawing for artwork, hotel stays and more.
Thursday/May 16
Clifton Charity Homes Tour. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in historic Clifton. $25/advance; $30/day of tour; $10/single home admission. Visit www.cliftoncwc.org for ticket information. Proceeds benefit the Charitable Trust.
Marketplace and Silent Auction Fundraiser. The Clifton Community Woman’s Club will host the fundraiser at Paradise Spring Winery in conjunction with the homes tour. Wine Down and silent auction from 3-6 p.m. at the winery. Free. Visit www.cliftoncwc.org.
June 25 through July 26
Summer Workshop. Children in rising grades 3-8 can enjoy a workshop at Mountain View School, 5775 Spindle Court, 6:30-9 p.m. $400. Children can learn more about acting, improvisation, musical theatre, home movies and play production. Contact workshops@thealliancetheatre.org or 703-220-8101 for a registration form.