8/14/02
ONGOING
Alpine Ski Shop is offering free beginner In-Line Skate lessons Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m., weather permitting, at both their Oakton and Sterling stores. Free. Basic skills such as stopping, turning and gliding are covered. Rentals are available. Call Oakton at 703-281-1511 or Sterling at 703-444-7844 or visit www.alpineskishop.com. All instructors are IISA certified.
Colvin Run Mill Historic Site will resume water-wheel grinding on Sundays through September. Grinding will be done by a portable Williams Mill, and cornmeal will be for sale in the Colvin Run General Store. Colvin Run Mill Historic Site is located at 10017 Colvin Run Road in Great Falls. Call 703-759-2771.
Milling Around Summer Afternoons will take place at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site through Aug. 23 from 1-2 p.m. Events will take place on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons and include story time, scavenger hunts, puppet shows and ice cream making. Reservations are required for groups larger than 10, and there are age limits for each activity. Activities are weather-permitting. Call Colvin Run Mill for more information regarding age limits and activities, at 703-759-2771.
Vienna Farmers Market behind Town Hall is open each Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon. Call Karen Evans, 703-281-1255. The market at Nottoway Park is open each Wednesday from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with the adjacent Plant Clinic open from 9 a.m.-noon. Call Ed Bielecki at 703-281-3530.
Vienna Arts Society gallery in the Village Green Shopping Center is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday. Call 703-319-3971 or visit www.viennaartssociety.org.
The Great Falls Players present their 2002-03 season, consisting of all plays by Neil Simon. “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” runs from Nov. 1-23 at the Great Falls Grange. “London Suite” runs from Feb. 22-March 7 at the Alden Theater at the McLean Community Center. “Star Spangled Girl” runs March 14-28 at the Alden Theater at the McLean Community Center. Call 703-759-6224.
The Brogue Show. The Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Road, Great Falls. Sunday nights, Sept. 8-29 at 6 and 8 p.m. Irish and international cuisine and draft and bottled beer. Roman Comedy meets Northern Virginia Politics. Mature themes may be inappropriate for children. $12. Reservations required. Limited seating. 703-759-3309.
Toastmasters International McLean chapter meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. for those who want to improve their communication skills, be more effective in meetings and get their point across more concisely. Contact Connie Rader, vice president of membership, for location and other information at 703-356-5374 or e-mail to cbrader@aol.com. Next meeting is Aug. 13.
Three- and five-day Junior Golf Camps will be offered at Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course. The three-day August Junior Golf Camp, $200, will meet Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 26-28, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., with nine holes of golf and instruction, plus lunch and snacks daily, at Pohick Bay Regional Park’s course. The five-day program, $299, will also meet from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., with 18 holes of golf and instruction, plus lunch and snacks daily, Monday through Friday, Aug. 26-30. Call 703-352-5900.
Great Falls Park Bird Watching. Grab your binoculars and join this informal group to catch a glimpse of resident and migratory birds in Great Falls Park. Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard and come dressed for the weather. Event is every Sunday in August from 8-10 a.m. Call 703-285-2966.
Great Falls Walk. A visit to the park wouldn’t be complete without this 30-minute walk with a ranger to Overlook 2. Along the way you’ll explore the natural and cultural aspects of Great Falls Park. Wear comfortable shoes and meet at the Visitor Center desk. Event is every Saturday and Sunday in August from 1-1:30 p.m. Call 703-285-2966.
Week-long watercolor workshop, held by the Vienna Arts Society, a Vienna-based arts league of over 200 local artists, is hosting a conducted by award-winning Walt Disney artist Neil Mooney at Pleasant Grove Church, located at 8700 Lewinsville Rd. in Mclean, September 9-13 from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cost is $250. Call Jeanne Treschuk at 703-680-1676 or email at XJATX@aol.com.
Free English classes will be held for adults on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. starting September 18 and on Thursdays, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. The classes are sponsored by McLean Presbyterian Church. There is a one-time registration fee of $15 for registering. Call 703-394-0573.
Toastmasters International, McLean Chapter, meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. for those who want to improve their communication skills, be more effective in meetings, and get their point across more concisely. Contact Connie Rader, vice president of membership, for location and other information at 703-356-5374 or E-mail at cbrader@aol.com. Next meeting is August 27th.
“Images of Panama,” an exhibit by Vienna resident Terry Svat featuring etchings, monoprints, monotype and collagraphs will be on display at he lower atrium art gallery of the women’s center at Fairfax Inova Hospital on Gallows Road in Annandale through August 30. Call Terry Svat at 703-255-2780 or Sherry Bortnick at 703-532-8555.
WEDNESDAY/AUGUST 14
Book Worms. “Homeless Bird” by Gloria Whelan will be read at Great Falls Library, located at 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, at 10:30 a.m. Ages 10-14 with parent or caregiver. Call 703-757-8560 to register.
Books: The Magic is Real. Magician Joe Romano brings magic to your favorite stories. Sponsored by the Washington Redskins Leadership Council. Ages 6-12. 10:30 a.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-938-0405 to register.
Free blood-pressure check for seniors. Vienna-area senior citizens are invited to have their blood pressure checked free of charge at the Vienna Community Center from 10-11 a.m. Call 703-255-6360.
A Joint Breakfast mixer with the McLean Chamber of Commerce will be held at McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant from 7:30-9 a.m. The cost is $12 with reservations or $15 at the door. To R.S.V.P., call 703-281-1333.
Folksinger/songwriter Bruce Piephoff will be performing humorous songs along with Steve Key, Greg Tamblyn, Mike Ball and Paula Monks on Aug. 14 at Jammin’ Java, located at 231 Maple Ave. E. in Vienna. Call 703-255-1566.
A breakfast networking mixer will be held 7:30 a.m.-9a.m. at McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant in Vienna. The Vienna-Tysons and Greater McLean Chambers of Commerce are sponsoring the event. Admission is $12 in advance or $15 at the door. For reservations call 703-281-1333.
THURSDAY/AUGUST 15
Preschool Storytime will be held at Great Falls Library, located at 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, at 10:30 a.m. Share stories, songs and fun. Ages 1-5 with adult. Call 703-757-8560 to register.
Storytime Picnic. Stories and activities. Bring your lunch. 11:30 a.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-938-0405 to register.
Support group for visually impaired people to exchange ideas, find resources and hear informed speakers will be held at Patrick Henry Library from 10 a.m.-noon. Call 703-324-8380 to register.
Singer/songwriter Bruce Piephoff and entertainer Jack Quigley will perform at the Starbucks at McLean/Chesterbrook Plaza, located at 6214 Old Dominion, from 7-9 p.m. Call 703-241-9482 or visit http://www.davidaalberding.com.
FRIDAY/AUGUST 16
Guest DJ at Club Phoenix. Vienna-area middle-school students are invited to enjoy a guest DJ at Club Phoenix, located in the Vienna Community Center, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Admission is $2 per person. Call 703-655-6360.
Family movie in the park. Enjoy a favorite family movie outdoors at Vienna’s Glyndon Park beginning at dusk. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; parents are required to stay with their children during the movie. Call 703-255-7842.
Midway Slots reservation deadline. To reserve a spot on the Thursday, Aug. 22, trip to Delaware’s Midway Slots, call 703-255-6360. A charter bus will leave at 10 a.m. from the Vienna Community Center and will return about 8 p.m.; cost is $20 per person and includes transportation and a buffet meal.
Mothers On a Mission, a support group for stay-at-home moms, is having its third local meeting at Great Falls Library on Friday, Aug. 16, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Meeting topic is “Exploring which everyday products contain toxic chemicals.” Picnic lunch at the playground following the meeting (weather permitting). Open to all – bring your children. Call Loretta Arey at 703-450-7538.
SATURDAY/AUGUST 17
Joey and Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding is coming to the Holiday Inn Tysons Corner at 1960 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, Aug. 17. The show is an interactive dinner theater, which has played in Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans and Phoenix since it debuted 13 years ago in Boston. Tickets are $49.50 and include a complete Italian wedding dinner and champagne toast. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-944-JOEY (5639).
Live music at Club Phoenix. Vienna-area high-school students are invited to enjoy a concert featuring live bands from 7-11:30 p.m. at Club Phoenix Teen Center, located in the Vienna Community Center. Admission is $8 per person. Call 703-255-6360.
Great Falls River Hike. Join a park ranger for a two-hour walk. Explore the natural history of the Great Falls of the Potomac and search for signs that give us clues to how the Great Falls of the Potomac formed. The ranger will lead a hike along the River Trail, atop the bedrock terrace, exploring the geologic formations of Mather Gorge. Expect moderate terrain and uneven surfaces. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the Visitor Center desk. The program runs from 2-4 p.m. For reservations call 703-285-2966.
SUNDAY/AUGUST 18
The Moonlighters will perform at the Alden Theatre at the McLean Community Center on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 3 p.m. at the new McLean Central Park performing arts gazebo. The park is located at the intersection of Old Dominion Drive and Dolly Madison Boulevard. Free. Call 703-744-9363.
Wildflower Walk. Join Biology Professor Marion Lobstein for an exciting and educational walk to learn how to identify wildflowers and the role they play in the ecosystem at Great Falls Park. Program runs from 10 a.m. –12:30 p.m. For reservations call 703-285-2966.
New York’s all-female quintet Antigone Rising will perform at Jammin’ Java, located at 231 Maple Ave. E. in Vienna on August 18 at 8pm. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
MONDAY/AUGUST 19
Sweet Dreams. Bedtime stories and activities. Come in PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal. 7:30 p.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Ages 2-5 with adult. Call 703-356-0770 to register.
Preschool Storytime will be held at Great Falls Library, located at 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, at 10:30 a.m. Share stories, songs and fun. Ages 1-5 with adult. Call 703-757-8560 to register.
Book Discussion. 7:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. No registration necessary.
Kayaking at Great Falls. Have you ever wondered what it is like to whitewater-kayak on the waters at Great Falls of the Potomac? Join a local kayaking enthusiast near Overlook 2 to find out. Learn more about this specialized sport and how to properly and safely kayak down the river. Meet at the Ranger Area near Overlook 2. Program is from 2-3 p.m. For reservations call 703-285-2966.
TUESDAY/AUGUST 20
Teddy Bear Picnic. Bring a picnic lunch and make your own sundaes. Peter McCory’s one-man band performs. Sponsored by the Friends of Dolley Madison Library. Noon Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Ages 2-6 with adult. Rain date is Aug. 22 at noon. Call 703-356-0770 to register.
Book Discussion Group at Great Falls Library. 10:15 a.m. at 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Ask at the Information Desk for this month’s title. Call 703-757-8560 to register.
Wednesday/August 21
The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra joins vocalists Lisa Vroman and Ron Raines in a concert at Wolf Trap at 8 p.m. They will perform songs from Richard Rodgers’ Broadway plays. Tickets for the event vary by seating. They can be purchased at the Filene Center Box Office at 1551 Trap Road in Vienna, or online at www.wolftrap.org. Call 703-255-1860.
THURSDAY/AUGUST 22
The David Bach Consort will perform a “new world jazz” concert at Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road in Vienna, as part of the Summer Concert Series. To contact the park, call 703-938-7532; for cancellation information, call 703-971-6262.
LaPeña, a Jazz guitarist who mixes traditional Latin American folk and Flamenco, will perform at the Starbucks at McLean/Chesterbrook Plaza, located at 6214 Old Dominion from 7-9 p.m. Call 703-241-9482.
Teen Center Open House. An open house for parents will be held from 6-7 p.m. at the Club Phoenix Teen Center, located in the Vienna Community Center. The purpose of the open house is to give teen-center parents an opportunity to view the facility, share information, meet the staff, complete the required registration form, and discuss issues or concerns. Call 703-255-6360.
The VTRCC Health Fair will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fresh Fields Whole Foods Market on Maple Avenue. The fair is sponsored by the Grove Center for Chiropractic and Wellness. There will be health screenings and information at the fair. Admission is free. To R.S.V.P., call 703-281-1333.
Vulture Walk. A park ranger will discuss the many images that these vultures have come to represent as you take a walk in the park, observing them in their natural habitat. Meet the ranger at the Visitor Center Desk. 2-3 p.m. For reservations call 703-285-2966.
The 3rd Annual Health Fair will be held at Fresh Fields Whole Foods Market in Vienna, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Screenings include blood pressure, cholesterol, spinal and carpal tunnel screenings. There will also be seated massages. Call 703-281-1333.
Discussion of the next tax law and how it can affect your education savings, retirement savings & estate planning strategies will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at 1600 Tysons Blvd, Ste 150, McLean. Workshop offered by T. Rowe Price. Free. For reservations call 703-873-1250.
SATURDAY/AUGUST 24
The world premiere of Face of America 2002 will be held at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center at 8 p.m. The entertainment will be a mixture of dance, bluegrass, poetry, and technology. Admission is $30 for boxes and front orchestra, $26 rear orchestra, $22 Loge, and $10 for the lawn. Call 703-255-1860 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
SUNDAY/AUGUST 25
The Vienna Choral Society, a community group directed by Robert Leggett, will hold its first rehearsal of the new season on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Vienna Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Road, Vienna. New members are always welcome, and auditions are not required. Yearly dues are $50, and members may purchase music at the first rehearsal.
The Fairfax League of Women Voters will hold a tea to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the passage of the Women’s Suffrage Amendment, at the Tysons Westpark Hotel, located at 401 Westpark Drive in McLean, 2-4:30 p.m. Tea, sweets, live music by Michelle Vargo, and stories from the women’s suffrage movement. $19. Reservations required. Call 703-256-8416 before Aug. 10.
Legendary Blues Performer B.B. King will perform at Wolf Trap at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event are $34 in-house and $20 on the lawn. They can be purchased at the Filene Center Box Office at 1551 Trap Road in Vienna, or online at www.wolftrap.org. Call Wolf Trap at 703-255-1860.
Heron Watching. Join a Park Ranger to learn about this majestic bird of the Potomac River and Great Falls. Meet at the Ranger Area near Overlook 2 at Great Falls Park. The program runs from 2-3 p.m. For reservations call 703-285-2966.
Blueberry Hill Housing in Vienna will give information about a modern version of an old-fashioned village at 1 p.m. Admission is free, reservation is required. Call 703-759-9501 or email at info@blueberryhill.org.
MONDAY/AUGUST 26
Preschool Storytime will be held at Great Falls Library, located at 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, at 10:30 a.m. Share stories, songs and fun. Age 1-5 with adult. Call 703-757-8560 to register.
TUESDAY/ AUGUST 27
“Some Like It Hot,” starring Tony Curtis, will be at Wolf Trap from Aug. 27-Sept. 1. Tickets for the event vary by seating. They can be purchased at the Filene Center Box Office at 1551 Trap Road in Vienna, by calling Tickets.com at 703-218-6500, or online at www.wolftrap.org. Call 703-255-1860.
WEDNESDAY/AUGUST 28
I Spy a Butterfly. Stories and activities from caterpillars to butterflies. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Ages 2-5 with adult. Call 703-356-0770.
Bluegrass artists Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike will perform at Jammin’ Java, located at 231 Maple Ave. E. in Vienna, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m. $10. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Annual fall kickoff festival at Madison High School will be held Aug. 28 from 5-8 p.m. (rain date Aug. 29) in the back parking lot. Fun activities may include concessions (hamburgers/hot dogs, funnel cakes, bake sale, snow cones), face painting, dunk tank, karaoke, moon bounce, and T-shirt sales. There will also be information on Madison organizations such as the PTSA, choral, drama, band, orchestra, athletic boosters and athletic teams. Everyone is welcome. Call the Activities Hotline at 703-883-4647. VYI parents and children are encouraged to attend.
THURSDAY/AUGUST 29
Book Discussion will be held at 1 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. No registration required.
Ray Kaminsky and Jack Fretwell will perform Piedmont fingerstyle, Delta slide and Chicago roots acoustic blues at the Starbucks at McLean/Chesterbrook Plaza, located at 6214 Old Dominion from 7-9 p.m. Call 703-241-9482 or visit http://www.earbuzz.com/raykaminsky.
Withdrawal strategies and issues people face as they near or enter retirement will be discussed from 7 to 8 p.m. at 1600 Tysons Blvd, Suite 150, in McLean. Workshop offered by T Rowe Price. Free. For reservations call 703-873-1250.