Young ladies at the DaddyDaughter Valentine’s Dance, hosted by the Vienna Woman’s Club, listen as a princess shares a story with them. Photo contributed
Yes, it’s cold ... and there remains the possibility of snowfall for another six weeks (remember last March?). But, January has – so far – been relatively mild and it’s not unusual to see bike riders and strollers around the Vienna area. If you are more of an aficionado for indoor activities, the Vienna-Oakton area has options for Connection readers.
Patrick Henry Library and Oakton Library offer activities for children and events for adults — and they are free. Over at Jammin’ Java on Maple Avenue are kids’ shows on Thursday and Friday mornings, with the occasional Saturday morning scheduled. Culinaria Cooking School features cooking classes, many with an international bent, most days of the week. Look for “Mardi Gras” celebrations at neighborhood restaurants, as well as wine-dinners. Reston Town Center and Tysons shopping centers host outdoor ice skating while Skatequest in Reston offers an indoor rink.
Valentine’s Dance for mature adults, aged 55 and older, hosted by the Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna [SCOV] and the Vienna Department of Parks and Recreation, Friday, February 3, 2017, from 3 to 5 p.m.; Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, DeSales Hall.
Registration and prepayment required by Jan. 25. $10 per person includes soup, sandwiches, cookies and beverages. Live entertainment by the Tallwood. To register, call Shepherd’s Center at 703-281-0538. For more details, call the Community Center at 703-255-7801.
OLGC- DeSales Hall is located at 8610 Wolftrap Road, Vienna.
DaddyDaughter Valentine Dance, for girls aged preschool through sixth grade, Friday, Feb. 3, 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Marshall Road Elementary School.
Young girls are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the most special man in their lives — from dads to granddads, big brothers, godfathers, or other “VIMs” (very important men). Hosted by the Vienna Woman’s Club, the DaddyDaughter Valentine’s Dance is open to the public.
Guests are welcome to dress up for the fancy occasion. The party features dancing, prizes, food, activities, and a special fairy tale guest.
Tickets are $30 a couple and must be purchased in advance at vwcdaddydaughterdance2017.eventbrite.com.
Proceeds from the event fund library donations to Vienna elementary schools and college scholarships for Vienna area high school students that the Vienna Woman’s Club sponsors annually.
Mayor Jane Seeman Memorial Fundraiser at Jammin Java; Feb. 9, 2017, 6 to 11 p.m.
The Friends of Vienna Public Art presents a fundraiser named after Vienna’s late mayor M. Jane Seeman, a strong supporter of the arts in the community.
Admission tickets include live music, tastings, door prizes, silent auction, and a cash bar.
Local bands Fat Chance, NRJ, and Mudlark are scheduled to perform.
Tickets are limited and available now at http://www.jamminjava.com/. VIP tickets are $100 per person;
Premiere Plus tickets available $150/person.
Doors open at 6 p.m./ show begins at 7 p.m.
Donate directly at http://www.viennava.gov/donations. Contact info@ViennaPublicArt.org for other questions or inquiries.
Annual James A. Bland music competition, sponsored by Vienna (Host) Lions Club, for school-aged (elementary through high school) vocalists and instrumentalists, 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Vienna Assembly of God, 100 Ayr Hill Avenue, Vienna.
Each competitor performs a musical selection for judgement by a panel of local musical experts. Cash
prizes are awarded to first and second place winners in each category; first-place finishers move to the next level of competition. Information and an application, due by Feb. 13, are available by contacting Susan Stiles at sandcs89@yahoo.com or by phone at 703-938-1142.
Public is welcome.
Taste of the World Casino Night, hosted by the Rotary Club of Vienna, Saturday, March 11, 7 to 11 p.m., Westwood Country Club, 800 Maple Avenue East.
The combination gaming-and-food night features signature dishes from the area’s popular restaurants and a variety of popular gaming tables, as well as a Wheel of Fortune game of chance. Buy raffle tickets or bid on silent-auction donations.
Some of the participating restaurants are Bazin’s on Church, Clarity, Earl’s, Eddie V’s, and Founding Farmers.
Individual tickets are $95 per person; a couple is $180. Sponsorships open. For more information and tickets, go to www.ViennaCasinoNight.com or call 703-981-4911.
Barns of Wolftrap; 1635 Trap Road, Vienna.
The Barns offers cold-weather programming in an intimate theatre setting, from classical, global, and bluegrass music to pop sounds and comedy. See http://www.wolftrap.org/tickets/barns.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQiA5IHEBRCLr_PZvq2_6qcBEiQAL4cQ0yA09rcWNRL3yDI9JP8qd2XVqOpW8MFfBEk4fTJI574aAncy8P8HAQ for performance schedule and prices.