THURSDAY/SEPTEMBER 26
Networking business after-hours mixer at Sunrise of Fair Oaks, 3750 Joseph Seiwick Drive. 5:30-7 p.m.; no cost, but call 703 591-2450 for reservations.
Charitable Giving Strategies. 7:30-9 p.m. Learn how to give money away and enjoy doing it. Mark D. Armstrong, financial associate. 3871 Plaza Drive, Fairfax. 703-352-0400.
FamilySearch Introduction. 2 p.m. Using genealogy databases and the Family History Library Catalog to search for ancestors. Age 12 and up. Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-246-2281.
Men in Motion will perform at Blue Parrot, located in the Springfield Hilton, 6550 Loisdale Road in Springfield, at 7 p.m. Free for hotel guests; $5 for the general public. Call 703-971-8900.
In Flames, Killswitch Engage, Sentenced, and Dark Tranquility will perform at Jaxx, located at 6355 Rolling Road in Springfield. Show starts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30. All ages. $20. Call 703-569-5940.
Good Grief is an eight-week seminar, offered free of charge, for those who have experienced the death of a loved one from cancer within the last year. Discussion topics include: the process of grief, accepting and expressing one’s emotions, dealing with children, family and friends, role and lifestyle changes, coping with specail dates, and community resources. The program will be held at the Life with Cancer Family Center and will run from 7:15 to 9 p.m. every thursday until Nov. 14. For more information or to register call 703-698-2841.
FRIDAY/SEPTEMBER 27
Open House for Mothers and More, a nonprofit group dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy, will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m. Children are welcome. Call 1-866-716-7766 (local call) and leave a message on voicemail for directions.
Clay Hunt’s Pure Delight will perform at Blue Parrot, located in the Springfield Hilton, 6550 Loisdale Road in Springfield, at 9 p.m. Free for hotel guests; $5 for the general public. Call 703-971-8900.
Ethix will perform at Jaxx, located at 6355 Rolling Road in Springfield. Semifinal for Battle of the Bands. All ages. $7. Midnight show after battle: F8, featuring Leif Garret and two other bands TBA. $10. Ages 21 and up. Call 703-569-5940.
SATURDAY/SEPTEMBER 28
Clay Hunt’s Pure Delight will perform at Blue Parrot, located in the Springfield Hilton, 6550 Loisdale Road in Springfield, at 9 p.m. Free for hotel guests; $5 for the general public. Call 703-971-8900.
Daventry Art Show Original framed work by local artists will be on display Saturday, Sept. 28 from 1-5 p.m. at the Daventry Community Room, 7721 Painted Daisy Dr., Springfield. For further details call 703-569-5358.
The Shanghai Ballet will perform The White-Haired Girl on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts. Tickets are $24-$48. Family prices apply to children 12 and under. Call 703-218-6500.
Children’s Clothing, Toys and Equipment Sale will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Fairfax United Methodist Church, located at 10300 Stratford Avenue in Fairfax. Sale sponsored by Fairfax United Methodist Women. Call 703-591-3120.
The American Originals Fife & Drum Corps “A Salute To America” concert will be held at Fairfax High School on Saturday, Sept. 28th at 7 p.m. The evening is dedicated to our Nation’s Medal of Honor Recipients. Enjoy an evening with some of the Nation’s finest alumni drum and bugle corps, pipe bands, and fife and drum corps. Call 703-904-6800.
Teen Night shopping event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Fair Oaks Mall. The evening will be filled with store specials, fashion tips, makeover demonstrations and more. Join HOT 99.5 and popular DJ Mark Anthony in the mall’s Grand Court as they present “Say What” Karaoke. Performing for the crowd can earn teens prizes, including CD’s, concert tickets, movie passes and more.
SUNDAY/SEPTEMBER 29
The Shanghai Ballet will perform Coppelia on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts. Tickets are $24-$48. Family prices apply to children 12 and under. Call 703-218-6500.
Basket Bingo featuring Longaberger baskets (all with value of at least $75.00) will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29th at the Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept, located at 9501 Old Burke Lake Rd, in Burke to benefit the Cardinal Parents Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the participation of Cardinal gymnasts in competitive meets throughout the year. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Playing time is 2:00-5:30 p.m. 16 bingo games, 3 specials, 3 raffles, Door Prizes, and food and drink available for purchase. Admission is $15.00 advanced purchase, $20.00 at the door. To purchase advanced tickets contact Heather Vogus at 703-913-0349.
Annual “Harvest Festival” will be held at Gunston Hall Plantation, the 18th-century home of George Mason, on Sept. 29th from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Visitors will have an opportunity to participate in hands-on children’s activities, learn about seasonal pastimes from costumed characters, and enjoy samples of colonial food cooked over an open hearth. Admission to the event, which includes tours of the circa 1755 mansion and access to the entire site, is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $4 for students through 12th grade. Children under age six are free.
Soprano soloist Edrie Means Weekly will perform a variety of liturgical, classical, patriotic and popular music, and show tunes on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, located at 5800 Backlick Road in Springfield. Reception following. Sponsored by the St. Mark’s 50th Anniversary Banquet Committee.
Puppet show by His Hands Puppetry will present a program for the entire family, entitled “The Light of the World,” at the Jubilee Christian Center on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m. at 4650 Shirley Gate Road in Fairfax. The presentation includes new black light puppetry. Call 703-383-1170.
The Nativity Catholic Church invites everyone to come and share in the festivities of its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The festival will be held at 6400 Nativity Lane in Burke, Virginia. The event is designed to bring the local community together for a day of old fashion fun, including live entertainment, amusements, a rock climbing wall, Carnival games and much more. Food will be sold by The Knights of Columbus and Red Hot and Blue. Admission is free and tickets will be sold for games and amusements.
Congregation Adat Reyim located at 8500 Westbury Oaks Ct., will hold a ribbon cutting on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. to celebrate the completion of its new education wing this summer, which added 75% more space to its existing building.
TUESDAY/OCTOBER 1
A Showcase of Graduate Studies will be held at George Mason University on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event, which features representatives and faculty from more than 100 graduate degree and certificate programs, will take place in Dewberry Hall in the Johnson Center on the Fairfax Campus. To register for the event, call the Graduate Events Hotline at 703-993-2333 or visit www.admissions.gmu.edu/rsvp.
WEDNESDAY/OCTOBER 2
“Parenting: The Biggest Job We’ll Ever Have” is the topic of a talk on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 7-10 p.m. at Paul VI High School auditorium. The meeting will address the issue of parenting teens, especially helping families, educators and communities raise children with character. Topics include truth over harmony, attitude over aptitude, setting high expectations for yourself and your family, allowing your child to struggle and principles over rules. R.S.V.P. to Moore3621@aol.com or call Mary at 703-715-0704.
“A Corporate Crisis or Just Business as Usual. What’s an Employee to do in These Turbulent Times?” will be presented by Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) at NVCC’s Annandale Campus, located at 8333 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. as part of its annual Braun Executive Series program. An industry executive will examine workplace challenges and opportunities facing employees in today’s turbulent economy. A campus map is located at www.nvcc.edu/campus/annamap.html. Free. Call (703) 323-3167.
THURSDAY/OCTOBER 3
Book Sale will be held at Richard Byrd Library on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds will be used to improve and purchase programs and other items for the library. Sponsored by the Friends of Richard Byrd Library.
FYI will perform at Blue Parrot, located in the Springfield Hilton, 6550 Loisdale Road in Springfield, at 7 p.m. Free for hotel guests; $5 for the general public. Call 703-971-8900.
FRIDAY/OCTOBER 4
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, also known as the Irish Musicians Assocaition, presents “Echos of Ireland” on Friday, October 4, as part of their 17 city tour of the U.S. and Canada. The group consists of 19 young Irish musicians, step-dancers and singers who were selected from competitions around Ireland. The concert will take place at the Lanier Theatre at 3710 Bevan Drive in Fairfax City at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door with no reserved seating. For more information call 703-978-8265.
Book Sale will be held at Richard Byrd Library on Friday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds will be used to improve and purchase programs and other items for the library. Sponsored by the Friends of Richard Byrd Library.
Battle of the Bands semi-final wildcards and six second place bands from the semi-finals will perform at Jaxx, located at 6355 Rolling Road in Springfield. All ages. $7.
FYI will perform at Blue Parrot, located in the Springfield Hilton, 6550 Loisdale Road in Springfield, at 9 p.m. Free for hotel guests; $5 for the general public. Call 703-971-8900.
Book sale will be held at the George Mason University Libraries Oct. 4-6 in conjunction with the Fall for the Book Festival. Books include a wide variety of donated books and duplicates that will be offered at bargain basement prices. The sale will be at Mason Hall on the Fairfax Campus from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Call 703-993-3389.
SATURDAY/OCTOBER 5
2002 Memory Walk. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the campus of George Mason University. Money raised from Memory Walk stays in the communities the Alzheimer’s Association serves, helping to provide programs and services to individuals, families and caregivers coping with the daily challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. Registration is $30 and offers each walker an event T-shirt, food, refreshments, entertainment and chances for prize giveaways. Teams of walkers are encouraged. To register or for more information, call toll-free at 866-259-0042 or visit www.alz-nca.org.
Children’s Consignment Sale will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to1 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, located at 8285 Glen Eagles Lane in Fairfax Station. Items for sale include children’s clothing, shoes, toys, games, books, infant items, maternity and more. Some items will be 50% off from noon to 1 p.m. Call 703-690-3401 or visit www.christchurchva.org.
La Leche League of Burke will meet on Oct. 5 at 9:30 a.m. at the Burke Presbyterian Church on Oak Leather Drive off Burke Center Parkway. The breastfeeding support group offers help and support to mothers who are currently breast feeding a child or anyone who plans to breastfeed. Expectant and new mothers are encouraged to attend. The topic will be “Baby Arrives: The Family and the breastfed Baby,” but all questions and concerns will be addressed. The meeting is free and babies are welcome. Contact Leslie at 703-256-2854.
Classical Hall of Fame pianist Leon Fleischer and the Mendelssohn String Quartet will perform on Saturday, Oct. 5 on the campus of George Mason University at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. The concert starts at 8 p.m., preceded by an artistic dicussion at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are available for $41-$21 at 703-218-6500 or www. tickets.com. Call 703-993-8888.
5th Annual Craft Festival, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild and Robert E. Lee High School PTSA, will be held at Robert E. Lee High school, 6540 Franconia Road, Springfield, on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $2 and will go to the Lee PTSA and food sales will benefit the Seniors’ All Night Graduation Party. Forty-five artists will present a wide variety of affordable gifts, home accessories and collectibles.
Book Sale will be held at Richard Byrd Library on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All books half-price today. Proceeds will be used to improve and purchase programs and other items for the library. Sponsored by the Friends of Richard Byrd Library.
2002 Memory Walk to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association will be held on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax. Registration is $30 and includes an event t-shirt, food, refreshments, entertainment, and chances for a prize giveaway. Teams of walkers encouraged. Call 1-866-259-0042.
Training session for “MEN-tor for kids,” an opportunity for men to mentor a child, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9:15 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Fairfax Station. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old. Committment is 8 hours a month, typically weekends, and will include one-on-one outings plus group activities like sports, projects, museums, parties and more. Call Chuck Berlin at 703-324-7874.
FYI will perform at Blue Parrot, located in the Springfield Hilton, 6550 Loisdale Road in Springfield, at 9 p.m. Free for hotel guests; $5 for the general public. Call 703-971-8900.
SUNDAY/OCTOBER 6
5th Annual Craft Festival, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild and Robert E. Lee High School PTSA, will be held at Robert E. Lee High school, 6540 Franconia Road, Springfield, on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $2 and will go to the Lee PTSA and food sales will benefit the Seniors’ All Night Graduation Party. Forty-five artists will present a wide variety of affordable gifts, home accessories and collectibles.
Pianist Scott Kirby will perform on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Fairfax High School Auditorium, located at 3500 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax. Kirby specializes in distinctly American musical styles which include Classic Ragtime, New Ragtime, Creole Music and Terra Verde. Single tickets $20; four concert season $35. Call 703-250-5993 or 703-273-2547 or visit www.fairfaxcommconcerts.org.
MONDAY/OCTOBER 7
New Hope Housing, Northern Virginia’s largest provider of homeless shelter beds, is planning to kick off their 25th year of providing homeless people with shelter and the opportunity to seek a better life at the Austin Grill, located at 8430-A Old Keene Mill Road in Springfield, on Oct. 7 from 5 to 10 p.m. During this time, the Austin Grill will donate 50% of each check to New Hope Housing. Patrons should write “New Hope Housing” on the back of their check. Call Paul Heimer at 703-799-2293.
TUESDAY/OCTOBER 8
Speakers Corner - Topic: “The Virginia Economy 9/11 & Beyons.” Scheduled events will begin at 5 - 6 p.m. networking opportunities begin at 5 - 5:45 p.m., speaker presentation from 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. and questions will be from 6:15 - 6:30 p.m. For futher information call Jenny Hildreth - Digital City Specialist 703-385-5700. Call 703-691-2266 to reserve your spot at the Bailiwick Inn.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will sponsor a free lecture on Cancer Clinical Trials and their risks and benefits as cancer treatment. The lecture will be presented by Karen Miller, RN, on Tuesday, October 8, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in Conferrence Room A at the Fair Oaks Hospital Conference Center, 3700 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax. To register call the Leukemia and Lymphona Society at 703-960-1100, x231, or visti singers@dc-cap.leukemia-lymphona.org.
Winger and two other bands TBA will perform at Jaxx, located at 6355 Rolling Road in Springfield at 8 p.m. (tentative). Doors open at 7:30. Ages 21 and up. $20.
WEDNESDAY/OCTOBER 9
Springfield Chapter 893 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. that will include a bipartisan panal of Virginia legislators who will present their positions and answer questions on local and state issues, such as the proposed elimination of the age deduction for state income tax purposes. Contact Chapter 893 President Ann M. Collins at 703-569-5224 or e-mail to NARFE893@aol.com.
THURSDAY/OCTOBER 10
“Virginia Potpourri,” which will include information on everything from Virginia’s geography, people, and history to its government, economy and taxes for new residents, will be presented by the Fairfax League of Women Voters on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Kings Park Library at 9:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Call 703-658-9150 or visit www.lwv-fairfax.org.
Classified will perform at Blue Parrot, located in the Springfield Hilton, 6550 Loisdale Road in Springfield, at 7 p.m. Free for hotel guests; $5 for the general public. Call 703-971-8900.
Free, annonymous mental helath screenings will be held by the Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) on Oct. 10, National Depression Screening Day, at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, located at 8900 Little River Turnpike in Fairfax from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will complete a written questionaire and speak individually with a professional, who will provide referrals for follow-up treatment if appropriate. Call 703-204-9100.
FRIDAY/OCTOBER 11
The Virginia Opera presents “Die Walkuere”, a Virginia Premiere Production and part of Richard Wagner’s “Ring Cycle” on Friday, October 11, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will take place at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax, Virginia. Single ticket prices range from $42.00 to $78.00. The piece is sung in German with English super titles and all performances are conducted by Maestro Peter Mark. Call 703-993-ARTS.