<lst>To have community events listed free in the Fairfax Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Joy Allen at fairfax@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged.
<cal1>Ongoing Events
<cal2>Flea Market, co-sponsored by the Merrifield Lions Club and the Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge, takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, located at 8421 Arlington Blvd. (Route 50) in Fairfax. No rain dates. 175 vendor spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations for vendors can be made by calling 703-560-3023. Charge for vendors is $15 per space.
Northern Virginia Epilepsy Group meets every Wednesday, 7-8 p.m., at Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church. Free. Call 703-425-6660.
Fairfax farmers' market is open Tuesdays, through Oct. 29, at Van Dyck Park on Old Lee Highway. For more information about Fairfax County farmers' markets, call 703-941-7987; TTY 703-324-3988.
Kingstowne farmers' market is open Fridays, 4-7 p.m., at Kingstowne Center off Manchester Lakes, Alexandria. For more information about Fairfax County farmers' markets, call 703-941-7987; TTY 703-324-3988.
Burke Centre farmers' market is open Saturdays, through Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., in the Virginia Railway express parking lot at 5671 Roberts Parkway. For more information about Fairfax County farmers' markets, call 703-941-7987; TTY 703-324-3988.
Burke Centre's 26th Annual Fall Festival will take place on Sept. 13 and 14. The event will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts, antique and food vendors, a wine tasting, a children's I.D. program, rides, games and more. The festival is looking for quality exhibitors and antique dealers, arts and crafts, food and snack vendors. If interested, call the Burke Centre Conservancy office at 703-978-2928 or visit www.burkecentre.org and select "Fall Festival" to obtain an application.
Personalized Internet tutoring. Learn to use the Web or increase skill level, through Aug. 31. Call for an appointment. Ages 12 and up. At the Fairfax Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Personalized Internet and catalog training. Basics for beginners, through Aug. 31. Call for an appointment. Adults. At the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Book Sale. Through Aug. 30, at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria.
Book Sale. Through Aug. 30, at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults who finish 10 books as part of the adult summer reading program can exchange completed reading logs for a free item from the used book sale.
Practice English. Every Wednesday, 10 a.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Conversation group for people learning English. Adults. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Personalized Internet tutoring. Through Aug. 30, at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Learn how to use the Web, or increase skill level. Adults. Call 703-339-4610 for an appointment.
Book Drive. The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia and Safeway are hosting their annual book drive at participating Safeway stores in Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria. From Sept. 6 - 30, drop off new or gently used books at local stores. All books will be sold at the Literacy Council's annual book sale Oct. 3, 4 and 5 at the Literary Council office, 3431 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church. For more information, call the council at 703-575-7900 or visit www.lcnv.org.
"Jewels of the Occoquan." Featuring digitally interpreted photographs of Historic Occoquan by Springfield photographer David Ernst and sterling silver jewelry by Fairfax artisan Wayne Verity, the show will open Sept. 2 and continue through Oct. 6 at the Artists' Undertaking Gallery, 309 Mill St., Historic Occoquan. The gallery is open Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For gallery information, call 703-494-0584.
'Beyond the Monuments in Washington, D.C.' and "Factories, Schools, Prisons." Massachusetts-based photographer Michael Jacobson-Hardy's looks at race, class and gender will be on display at George Mason University's Johnson Center and Fine Arts Galleries, Aug. 25 through Sept. 17. A talk and reception will take place on Sept. 15. The campus is located at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax.
<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 21
<cal2>Squiggley wigglies. 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
It's Raining Cats and Dogs. Stories and activities. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Sponsored by the friends of the George Mason Regional Library. The Fairfax City Regional Library is located at 3915 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Ready for School? 10:30 a.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Stories and activities about the first day of school. Age 4-6. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Becoming a foster parent to special-needs children. Northern Virginia Family Services will offer information sessions for people who would like to provide temporary, quality family settings for children with emotional, behavioral, physical or developmental needs, newborns through age 18. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Immanuel Bible Church, Springfield.
Warrant, Slaughter and Silvertide at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. 21 and over. Tickets are $28. 8 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Friday/Aug. 22
<cal2>American Song. Drawing inspiration from roots rock, rhythm and blues, country, pop and gospel. 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Towne Center, 5995 Kingstowne Center, Franconia. Canceled in case of rain. For general information call 703-324-8566, for cancellation information call 703-971-6262.
Mill Run Dulcimers. Old-time music featuring dulcimers and the autoharp. 7:30 p.m., at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Canceled in case of rain. Call 703-425-9300. Park is not lighted; bring a flashlight for a safe exit after dark.
Squeeze Bayou. Cajun band. 7:30 p.m., at Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Canceled in case of rain. Call 703-425-9300. Park is not lighted; bring a flashlight for a safe exit after dark.
Bingo. 7:30 p.m., at Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City. Call 703-273-3638 for more information.
Speaker's Corner presents "Trust-Based Leadership" with Bob Foxworthy of Trust-Based Technologies. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., at Il Lupo Restaurant in Fairfax. Call 703-385-2597 for more information.
Land of Chocolate, Countershaft, Restless Diesel, Koshari perform at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. 21 and over. Tickets are $8. 7:30 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 23
<cal2>Sophie the Performing Dog. 11 a.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Meet Sophie, who plays music, basketball and performs other tricks. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Battle of the Bands quarter-final round. Live music. Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $7. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Back-to-school fashion show. 1 p.m. in the JC Penny Court, Springfield Mall. Local models between the ages of 3 and 23 will showcase fashions for the fall season.
Dickey Betts and Great Southern, Doug, Sherri and Gary (Members of GVB and the Roadducks) at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. 21 and over. Tickets are $28. 8 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Lake Braddock Band Car Wash. Come out and support the Lake Braddock Marching Band car wash, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Kings Park Exxon at the intersection of Braddock and Rolling Roads. Money earned from the car wash helps to fund band activities throughout the year. For more information, call 703 426-1072.
<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 24
<cal2>Pink Floyd DVD World Premier. See it at Jaxx on the big screen two days before national release. Doors open at 7 p.m., showing at 8 p.m. 21 and over. Free. 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. 21 and over. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Monday/Aug. 25
<cal2>Book Chat. All-female discussion group for girls age 12-14, with adult. 7 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
Auditions for the Fairfax Choral Society. Artistic director, Douglas Mears. Concerts include Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO), "A Christmas Celebration," opera gala with the FSO, and "Voices of Light." Call the office at 703-642-3277 or e-mail office@fairfaxchoralsociety.org. Visit www.fairfaxchoralsociety.org for more information. Call for Youth Chorus information.
Inova Blood Donor Services is seeking new donors, past donors to give blood. 2:30 - 7:45 p.m., at Greenbriar Town Center, 13043 Lee Jackson Highway, Fairfax. For more information, call 1-866-BLOODSAVES or visit www.inova.org/donateblood.
Arch Enemy, Hate Eternal, Evergrey, The Black Dalhia Murder, Kilfast show at 6:15 at Jaxx Nightclub. 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. $15. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Springfield Chorale auditions. The Springfield Chorale, an ensemble of over 70 selected volunteer singers directed by Robert S. Webb Jr., is looking for singers for all voice parts. The 2003-2004 season includes three concerts, beginning with a holiday concert on Dec. 6. Auditions at 7:30 p.m., at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 5800 Backlick Road, Springfield. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings. All interested new singers are welcome. No prepared piece is necessary. For more information, e-mail springfieldchorale@hotmail.com or call 703 239-2180.
Blood drive at Summit Fair Lakes. 3:30-8 p.m., at Summit Fair Lakes, 12565 Summit Manor Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-222-3086 to sign up to give blood, or stop by the leasing office.
<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 26
<cal2>Russikye Musikanti. Russian and Ukrainian folk songs, gypsy tunes, Cossack songs, waltzes and polkas played on traditional instruments. 7:30 p.m., at the Lee District Park amphitheater, 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia. Canceled in case of rain. Call 703-922-9841 for general information, 703-971-6262 for cancellation information.
Book discussion group. "Bel Canto" by Ann Patchett. 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Speaker's Corner presents a breakfast with etiquette consultant Jean O'Brien. 7:30-8:30 a.m., at Il Lupo Restaurant in Fairfax. Call 703-385-2597 for more information.
Auditions for the Fairfax Choral Society. Artistic director, Douglas Mears. Concerts include Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO), "A Christmas Celebration," opera gala with the FSO, and "Voices of Light." Call the office at 703-642-3277 or e-mail office@fairfaxchoralsociety.org. Visit www.fairfaxchoralsociety.org for more information. Call for Youth Chorus information.
Dying Fetus, Skinless, Divine Empire, Misery Index, Modulus, Witch Hunt. 6:15 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $12 advance, $14 at door. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
"Lighting the Heart of Springfield" Bridge Walk. Join other Springfield families in a walk across Amherst Avenue Bridge from 7:30-9 p.m. Participants will gather in the parking lot adjacent to Kinko's, 6998 Bland St., starting at 7 p.m. The walk will end in the parking lot of the American Legion where participants will enjoy music by the Kings Park Band and refreshments provided by Paradise Ice Cream Company and Baja Fresh.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 27
<Cal2>Starting school. Stories and activities. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Sponsored by the friends of the George Mason Regional Library. The Fairfax City Regional Library is located at 3915 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Unveiled Faces, Broken Minded, Buster Brown at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $7. 7 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 28
<cal2>Long ago and far away. 7:30 p.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Stories and activities. Age 3-6 with adult. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Windows 101. 7 p.m., at the at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Learn to manage files, control desktop, and other computer functions. Age 12 and up. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
CAG (Calling All Guys). All-male book discussion group for boys age 11-16, with adult. 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
IONA. Pan-Gaelic music. 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Towne Center, 5995 Kingstowne Center, Franconia. Canceled in case of rain. For general information call 703-324-8566, for cancellation information call 703-971-6262.
Peppermint Creeps at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. $10. 7 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Friday/Aug. 29
<cal2>Basic Origami. 2 p.m. at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. The Japanese art of paper folding discovered through stories and hand-on activities. Age 8-12. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Alte Kamaraden German Band. 7:30 p.m., at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Canceled in case of rain. Call 703-425-9300. Park is not lighted; bring a flashlight for a safe exit after dark.
The New Oldtime String Band. Original, bluegrass and old-time acoustic music. 7:30 p.m., at Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Canceled in case of rain. Call 703-425-9300. Park is not lighted; bring a flashlight for a safe exit after dark.
Bingo. 7:30 p.m., at Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City. Call 703-273-3638 for more information.
Battle of the Bands quarter final round. Solarcult, SEV, Ethix, The Drunken Beer Nuts, Swythe, Promythium, Off Contact, Open Fly. Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $14. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 6:15 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Saturday, Aug. 30
<cal2>Inova Blood Donor Services is seeking new donors, past donors to give blood. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Springfield Mall, entrance 2, Franconia and Loisdale Roads, Springfield. For further information, call 1-866-BLOODSAVES or visit www.inova.org/donateblood.
Down to This, Common Effect, Company Operate, Element, One Slack Mind at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. 7 p.m. All ages. Tickets are $7. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Sunday, Aug. 31
<cal2>Inova Blood Donor Services is seeking new donors, past donors to give blood. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Springfield Mall, entrance 2, Franconia and Loisdale Roads, Springfield. For further information, call 1-866-BLOODSAVES or visit www.inova.org/donateblood.
Shadows Fall, Dhimaira, Sworn Enemy, St. Diablo, Summer's End, Fail Safe at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. 6 p.m. All ages. Tickets are $12. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Model Railroad Open House. The Potomac HO Module Crew and Monty's Lego model trains will be running each day from 12-5 p.m. Adults $2; Children 4-10 $1; current members and children under 4, free. At Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, 703-425-9225. Visit www.fairfax-station.org.