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<cal1>Thursday/July 17
<cal2>City of Fairfax Band children's concert. 8 p.m. on the lawn of the Veterans Amphitheater at Fairfax City Hall. Guests must provide their own seating. Free. Canceled in case of rain; cancellations will be announced on Cityscreen-12 and on 703-273-1776, the city's event line. For information, call 703-385-7858.
Watch Out for Wild Animals. Stories and activities. 10:30 a.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Age 3-5 with an adult. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Blue Sky Puppet Theatre: "The Three Not-So-Little Pigs." 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
FamilySearch Introduction. 2 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Use genealogy databases and the Family History Library Catalog to search for ancestors. Age 12 and up. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Over Kill. Live music. At Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $20. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Movies under the Moon presents "Raiders of the Lost Ark." 8:30 p.m., at George Mason University. Call 301-816-6958 or visit www.moviesunderthemoon.org.
<cal1>Friday/July 18
<cal2>The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra concert "Broadway's Most Memorable Tunes." 8 p.m., at the music pavilion next to the old hotel on the grounds of the Shrine Mont Camp and Conference Center, Orkney Springs. A part of the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival. Bring or buy a picnic dinner. Dessert will be for sale. To order tickets or for festival information, call 1-800-459-3396.
Summer shorts. 11:30 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Bring a lunch and enjoy videos. Age 2-6 with adult. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
The Michael Sheppard Group, Welbilt, Just Jinger, Fool's Wisdom, Life of the Common. Battle of the Bands elimination round. Welbilt's last show before going to California to record. Live music. 7 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $10. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Daryl Davis Trio. Blues, boogie-woogie, rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, country-western and zydeco music styles blended into the band's own sound. 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.
Fairfax Symphony Summer Band. Showcase of the county's most talented young performers. 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.
Da Vinci's Notebook. Post-modernist a capella singing group. 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.
Movies under the Moon presents "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." 8:30 p.m., at George Mason University. Call 301-816-6958 or visit www.moviesunderthemoon.org.
"Godspell," presented by the Springfield Community Theatre. 8 p.m., at Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be reserved by calling 703-866-6238 or by e-mailing tickets@sctonline.org.
<cal1>Saturday/July 19
<cal2>The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra concert, "Mostly Mozart." 8 p.m., at the music pavilion next to the old hotel on the grounds of the Shrine Mont Camp and Conference Center, Orkney Springs, Va. A part of the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival. Bring or buy a picnic dinner. Dessert will be for sale. To order tickets or for festival information, call 1-800-459-3396.
Microsoft Powerpoint. 2 p.m., at the at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Learn to put together a presentation. Age 12 and up. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Remembrance Day. 10:30 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. An Inova neurologist on memory, aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Light refreshments. Adults. Call 703-204-3366 to register.
Kaydee Puppets: "Be Your Best." Have fun and get ready for school. Free goody bag for each family. Sponsored by Inova Health System. 1 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
When Lions Could Fly. 3 p.m., at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Baba Jamal Koram tells stories from Africa. Age 6-12. Call 703-451-8055 to register.
Faux Finish Excitement. Artist Dorian Golan presents this class as a part of Circa's ongoing free designer seminars. 5 p.m. at Circa Home & Garden at 10435 North St., Old Town Fairfax. Call 703-385-1995 for reservations.
Rummage Sale. Sale will benefit the rebuilding in Iraq. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. All money raised will be sent to the five Presbyterian churches in Iraq to assist with rebuilding. Call 703-764-0456 for more information or visit www. BurkePresChurch.org.
Battle of the Bands elimination round. Live music. At Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $6. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Movies under the Moon presents "Shrek." 8:30 p.m., at George Mason University. Call 301-816-6958 or visit www.moviesunderthemoon.org.
"Godspell," presented by the Springfield Community Theatre. 8 p.m., at Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be reserved by calling 703-866-6238 or by e-mailing tickets@sctonline.org.
Free jazz concert. 12 -2 p.m., at Fair Oaks Shopping Center. The nationally-known band "Double Digit" will play at the Grand Court in the mall. This event is in partnership with Smooth Jazz 105.9 FM WJZW and will be hosted by radio personality Al Santos. Fair Oaks Shopping Center is located at the intersection of I-66 and Route 50 in Fairfax. Visit http://www.fairoaksmall.com.
Circus Picnic. Merrit Academy and Sunrise of Fairfax are hosting a free family event full of food, demonstrations and prizes. The first 100 children receive a toy clown. Merrit Academy is located at 9207 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Call 703-691-0046 for more information.
<cal1>Sunday/July 20
<cal2>Pops Concert - "Music for the Young." Highlights of the concert include music from Toy Symphony and Tubby the Tuba. 5 p.m., at Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center - CE Theater, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Adults, $10; seniors and teens, $7; Children, free. For more information, call 703-323-3114.
<cal1>Monday/July 21
<cal2>Around the world with the Three Little Pigs. 10:30 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Stories, an interactive play, activities and crafts. Age 6-10. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Wright Flight. 2 p.m., at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Crafts and activities that celebrate flying. Age 6-12. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
Captain Underpants to the Rescue! 2 p.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Stories, games, crafts and activities with goofy book characters created by Dav Pilkey. Age 6-12. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Battle of the Bands elimination round. Live music. At Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $6. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Tuesday/July 22
<cal2>Wolfin' down stories. 7:30 p.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Miss Cathy's Children's Productions presents stories about wolves. Age 3-5. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Play Ball! Super sports science. 2 p.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Maryland Science Center uncovers sports biology, chemistry and physics. Age 5-13. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Book discussion group. "Peace like a River" by Leif Enger. 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Battle of the Bands elimination round. Live music. At Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $6. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Wednesday/July 23
<cal2>Backyard Birds. Stories and activities. 10:30 a.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Age 2-5 with adult. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Internet 101: Basics. 2 p.m., at the at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Introductory Web class; includes tips on search engines. Age 12 and up. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Bringing Out the Wolf in You. 10:30 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Meet famous wolves through interactive theater, games and crafts. Age 6-12. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Around the World With the Three Little Pigs. 10:30 a.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Stories, an interactive play, activities and a craft. Age 6-12. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Fairfax Symphony Summer Band. Showcasing the talents of the county's best young musicians. 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.
<cal1>Thursday/July 24
<cal2>The Rebel Run Dixieland Band. 8 p.m., on the lawn of the Veterans Amphitheater at Fairfax City Hall. Guests must provide their own seating. Free. Canceled in case of rain; cancellations will be announced on Cityscreen-12 and on 703-273-1776, the city's event line. For information, call 703-385-7858.
A program of unfortunate events. 2 p.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Activities and crafts based on Lemony Snicket’s tales of orphans. Age 9-12. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Sneaky feats. 11 a.m., at the Fairfax Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Learn magic tricks to perform for an audience. Bring a magic trick to share. Age 8-12. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
CAG (Calling All Guys). All-male book discussion group for boy age 11-16, with adult. 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
Exploring the Arts of Japan. 10:15 a.m., at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Shizumi presents dance, theater, music and culture. Age 6-12. Call 703-451-8055 to register.
Tax Reduction and Estate Planning. 7:30-9 p.m. Mark D. Armstrong, a financial associate of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, will present a workshop that shares the common tools used to maintain and distribute estates to heirs or charitable institutions and the necessary steps for creating a successful estate plan. Thrivent Financial is located at 12500 Fair Lakes Circle, suite 100.
Battle of the Bands elimination round. Live music. At Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $6. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Friday/ July 25
<cal2>The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra concert, "Hollywood Hits." 8 p.m., at the music pavilion next to the old hotel on the grounds of the Shrine Mont Camp and Conference Center, Orkney Springs, Va. A part of the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival. Bring or buy a picnic dinner. Dessert will be for sale. To order tickets or for festival information, call 1-800-459-3396.
The Blue Sky Puppet Theatre: "The Three Not-So-Little Pigs." 10:30 a.m., all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. The Fairfax City Regional Library is located at 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Preschool Pics. 11:30 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Bring a lunch and enjoy videos. Age 2-6 with adult. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Winemaster Dinner Series. 7 p.m., at the Baliwick Inn. Featuring Spanish wines and cuisine. The Inn is located in Old Town Fairfax at 4023 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, 22030. The telephone number is 703-691-2266 and e-mail should be sent to theinn@baliwickinn.com.
Funny Money with Steve Whiteman from Kix, Jesse Bolt, Strange Wayz, Twist of Faite. Battle of the Bands elimination round. Live music. At Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Must be over 21. Tickets are $10. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Afro-Cuban Rhythms and Dance with the Afro-Cuban Percussion Band. Led by Rafael Monteagudo. Presented by the Latin American Folk Institute. 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.
City of Fairfax 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 Barretones. Bluegrass, country, folk, swing and rock. 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.
"Godspell," presented by the Springfield Community Theatre. 8 p.m., at Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be reserved by calling 703-866-6238 or by e-mailing tickets@sctonline.org.
<cal1>Saturday/July 26
<cal2>The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra concert, "Resounding Russian Rhythms." 8 p.m., at the music pavilion next to the old hotel on the grounds of the Shrine Mont Camp and Conference Center, Orkney Springs, Va. A part of the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival. Bring or buy a picnic dinner. Dessert will be for sale. To order tickets or for festival information, call 1-800-459-3396.
Bugs Bonanza. 10:15 a.m., at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Hidden Pond Nature Center on building a habitat for interesting bugs and keeping pesky ones away. Call 703-451-8055 to register.
Dog Days of Summer. 1 p.m., at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Meet therapy dog Ivy and her partner from Therapy Dogs International. Call 703-451-8055 to register.
Battle of the Bands elimination round. Live music. At Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $6. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
"Godspell," presented by the Springfield Community Theatre. 8 p.m., at Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be reserved by calling 703-866-6238 or by e-mailing tickets@sctonline.org.
<cal1>Monday/July 28
<cal2>Chocolate-covered fairy tales. 2 p.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Classic stories retold with chocolate twist. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
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.
Crafty Kids. 3 p.m., at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Things to make for the garden. Age 6-12. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
Battle of the Bands elimination round. Live music. At Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $6. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Tuesday/July 29
<cal2>Kings Park Concert Band will perform at 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Park. Free. For more information, call 703-440-8479 or visit www.kingsparkband.org.
Reptiles Alive. 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Get up-close with a live alligator, tortoise, and lizards. Age 6-12. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Sun and fun. 10:30 a.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Age 2-5 with adult. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
Blue Sky Puppet Theatre: "The Three Not-So-Little Pigs." 10:30 a.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Retirement Strategies. 7:30-9 p.m. Mark D. Armstrong, a financial associate of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, will present a workshop on the various methods used to calculate retirement income needs and how to maintain the financial lifestyle desired. Taxation issues, pensions, diversification, personal savings, IRAs and other qualified plans are discussed. Thrivent Financial is located at 12500 Fair Lakes Circle, suite 100.
<cal1>Wednesday/July 30
<cal2>A program of unfortunate events. 2 p.m., at the Fairfax Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Activities and crafts based on Lemony Snicket’s tales of orphans. Age 9-12. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
The Fabulous Hubcaps. Live music. 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.
Senior Emergency Preparedness Seminar. 10 a.m.-noon, at the Christ Lutheran Church, located at 3810 Meredith Drive, Fairfax. For information or directions, call Sgt. Dave Tucker at 703-385-7946. Free.