A finely crafted gold-plated wreath of snowflakes, painted in ice blue and white, frames the oval ornament that depicts a view of the White House from the south lawn. The first White House Christmas tree to be adorned with electric lights can be seen through the upstairs window.
The cost of the ornament is $18 and all profits benefit charity. If you wish to order previous years’ ornaments, just ask about that when you call to place your order. Orders can be placed through any club member or by calling 703-378-6841 or 703-378-6216.
Craft Vendors are needed for the Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centreville United Methodist Church, 6400 Old Centreville Road. Leased spaces for vendors are going quickly. Book your vendor space now! Contact novemberbazaar@hotmail.com or 703-830-2684.
The Centreville Farmers Market will be operating every Friday until Oct. 30 from 3:30-6 p.m. at 5885 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Vendors will change throughout the season.
The Western Fairfax Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha is making available Monthly Self-Breast-Exam Stickers for your calendars as of Oct. 1. These stickers can be found in all branches of the Fairfax County Public Libraries and are located in the Libraries' Community Information Racks. Supplies are limited so please stop by and pick-up a free set today!
The Western Fairfax Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha in connection with Yoplait is collecting the yogurts' pink lids to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Pink Yoplait/ZTA drop boxes can be found at local Giant grocery stores including: 1) Sully Station at Stone Road in Centreville, 2) the Colonnade in Clifton. A drop box is also located at Centreville United Methodist Church, 6400 Old Centreville Road.
Used Book Sale. Semi-annual event to benefit the Centreville Regional Library and its patrons. Open to the Public on Friday, Oct. 16 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.), Saturday, Oct. 17 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Sunday, Oct. 18 (1 p.m.-4 p.m.) at 14200 St. Germain Dr., Centreville. Friends of the Centreville Library (and those who want to become a Friend) are invited to the Preview and Pre-Sale on Thursday, Oct. 15 (6-8 p.m.). Call the Library at 703-830-2223, or go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony. 11:30 a.m. New synthetic turf fields officially open to the public. At Greenbriar Park, 4601 Stringfellow Road in Chantilly, at Field #5. Brief ceremonies are slated and the public is invited.
Non-Linear Aspects of Healing. 2-4:30 p.m. Free. Herndon Acupuncturist Virginia Mitchell will discuss the aspects of healing that go beyond a practitioner's treatment. Presented by The NOVA Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM), and MVPS/Dysautonomia (OI) Support Group. In the McDonnell Room, Sully Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly. Contact Elly at 703-968-9818 or CFSupport-owner@yahoogroups.com. On the web, see www.cfsnova.com.
Tag Day. Westfield High School music students will be visiting their neighbors' homes requesting donations to its music program for the school year. Donations will be used to cover the costs related to instructors, instruments, uniforms and costumes, as well as competitions not covered by Fairfax County.
Running for the Kids. 5K and 1M Family Fun Run sponsored by Truro Preschool and Kindergarten. Race begins at 8:30 a.m. at Truro Church, 10520 Main Street in Fairfax City. Proceeds go to the Truro Preschool and Kindergarten Caring and Scholarship Fund. Cost is $15/kids, $25/adults before Oct. 17. $30 on race day. Go to www.truropreschool.org psnyder@trurochurch.org 703-691-1006.
DSANV Buddy Walk at Bull Run. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $15. At Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville. Contact buddywalk@dsanv.org or call 703-621-7129.
A Taste of Sully. Noon to 3 p.m. Participants include Chick-fil-A, Ledo’s, Cakelore, and the brand new Chipotle. There will be a magic show, raffles, moonbounces, games and music. At 5101 Sequoia Farms Drive, Centreville.
Peter Douskalis in Concert. 7-9 p.m. Peter specializes in many aspects of the guitar such as jazz, classical, rock, and pop. At Pacino Ristorante, 5653 Stone Road, Centreville. Reservations recommended. Call 703-222-5885.
Art Show. At E.C. Lawrence Park at Walney. 1-4 p.m. Third annual Walney Garden Guild Art Show and Benefit. Call 703-631-2525. At 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly.
Tasty Fund-Raiser. 7 p.m. The General Federation of Woman’s Clubs — Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club will hold a tasty fund-raiser at the Greenbriar Community Center on Stringfellow Road in Chantilly. Attendees will be able to sample and purchase food products from Tastefully Simple, and 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Our Neighbor’s Child (ONC) to help it provide Christmas gifts for local children in need. Those unable to attend may also buy products online at http://mail2tastefullysimpleparty.com/177240 or contact Chris Stavridis at 703-378-0203 or at hstavridis@cox.net and mention the fund-raiser for ONC.
Financial Issues for Caregivers. 7-9 p.m. Free seminar. At Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Dr., Centreville. Go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/aaa, e-mail caregiver@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-5205, TTY 703-449-1186.
Sully Roadbed Tour. 1 p.m. A behind-the-scenes tour along Sully's early 19th century roadbed. $6/adults, $5/students, $4/seniors and children. At Sully Historic Site. Call 703-437-1794 or go to the web site: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/collections/exhibits.htm.
Long and Timber Homeshow. The Log & Timber Home Show is a marketplace for those seeking log or timber home packages, finishing materials, furniture, lighting, financing and more. At the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly.
Community Fall Festival. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Haunted house, antique car show, flea market, DJ, food, games, moon bounce, scarecrow making, silent auction and more. At Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax.
Diwali 2009, an Indian Celebration. $50/family and $25/single. Lots of entertainment, music, a deejay, Dhol, dance and food. To be held in Westfields in Centreville. Call Devi 571-277-5335; Vanita 571-333-5140; Rita: 703-723-4507.
Community Dialogues. 10 a.m. to noon. Share your input on the FY 2011 Budget. Sponsored by the Fairfax County government and the Fairfax County Public School system. At Centreville Regional Library.
VolunteerFest. A community day of service offering 35 volunteer projects, such as building outdoor classrooms, assembling care packages for troops overseas, creating a wildlife habitat and assisting with community events. Most projects begin mid-morning and end around lunch time. Visit www.volunteerfairfax.org. Contact Christine Coffey at 703-246-3703 or ccoffey@volunteerfairfax.org.
Mall-O-Ween. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Kids are invited to dress up in costumes and fill their trick-or-treat bags. At Fair Oaks Mall, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax.
