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Wednesday, October 15, 2003

Thursday/Oct. 16

<cal2>18th Annual Holiday Showcase. Sponsored by the Lake Braddock Secondary School PTSA, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Over 100 crafters and artisans will display crafts, fine arts and holiday merchandise. The fair will take place at Lake Braddock Secondary School 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Admission is $2, no charge for those under 18. Call 703-426-1000.

Falling for Stories. Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. 2 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road. Fairfax. 703-293-6227.

FamilySearch Introduction. Use genealogy databases and the Family History Library Catalog to search for ancestors. Age 12 and up. 7 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.

A Walk in the Woods. Stories and activities. Age 2-5 with adult. 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.

Fairfax Antique Arts Association meeting. 7 p.m., at Oak View School, 5004 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Wally and Gloria Cheney will give practical advice on how to buy and sell on eBay auctions. Generate profit potential from antiques, collectibles, etc. All are welcome. Free. 703-352-3007.

Soldiers of Jah Army. Live music at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703-385-5717.

Friday Morning Music Club. Bonita Lestina, mezzo-soprano, and Judith Harrison, piano, will perform Grieg’s "The Haugtussa, op. 67" song cycle. Sophia Pallas and Julian Trail will perform a piano duet, Smetana’s "The Moldau." Flauto Dolce Flute Ensemble members Amy Cavacos, Linda Eagleson, Toby Rotman and Teresa Spisak will perform Donna Kelly Eastman’s "Arctic Suite." 11 a.m., at the Fairfax Old Town Hall at the corner of Main Street (Route 236) and University Drive. Free.

<cal1>Friday/Oct. 17

<cal2>The Providence Players of Fairfax presents "Cash on Delivery," a contemporary, bawdy British farce by Michael Cooney. 7:30 p.m., at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Road in Fairfax. Single tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for those 18 and under. Tickets can be obtained by calling Providence Players Ticket Hotline at 703-425-6782 or by e-mail at providenceplayers@cox.net.

Bingo. 7:30 p.m., at Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City. Call 703-273-3638 for more information.

Teen Dance, sponsored by Project SUCCESS, takes place 7-9 p.m., at Robinson Secondary High School, 5035 Sideburn Road in Fairfax. The dance is for teens in the seventh through 12th grades. Admission to the dance is a new packaged pair of pajamas for Project SUCCESS' foster care drive.

Thin Lizzy, Korupt, Vollmer. Live music at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $25. For ticket information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.

Lunch Bunnies. Bring a lunch and listen to favorite stories. Age 1-5 with adult. 12 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.

Eighth Annual Alcanza College Fair. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Patriot Center on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University. The fair, which features more than 100 exhibitors, is an initiative by area universities and organizations to encourage the Latino high school population in the Washington metropolitan area to attend institutions of higher education. More than 1,500 Latino, college-bound high school students are expected to attend.

2nd Story. Live music in the Cafe. 8 p.m., at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703-359-8420.

Gonzo's Nose. Live music at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703-385-5717.

<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 18

<cal2>18th annual Holiday Showcase sponsored by the Lake Braddock Secondary School PTSA. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary, 9200 Burke Lake Road in Burke. Over 100 crafters and artisans will be displaying their crafts, fine arts and holiday merchandise. Admission is $2, no charge for those under 18. The proceeds support PTSA activities. Call 703-426-1000 for more information.

The Providence Players of Fairfax presents "Cash on Delivery," a contemporary, bawdy British farce by Michael Cooney. 7:30 p.m., at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Road in Fairfax. Single tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for those 18 and under. Tickets can be obtained by calling Providence Players Ticket Hotline at 703-425-6782 or by e-mail at providenceplayers@cox.net.

Alzheimer's Symposium. 9 a.m.-12 p.m., on the Fairfax Campus of George Mason University. Stephen McConnell, senior vice president, advocacy and public policy of the Alzheimer's Association will be the keynote speaker. Admission is free; however, reservations are required. Call 703-993-1916 for information and reservations. Parking is available at the deck adjacent to the Center for the Arts

Concert Hall.

Community Yard Sale sponsored by the Country Club View Civic Association. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Many of the more than 450 houses in the neighborhood will be participating and selling a variety of household items. Country Club View is bounded by Ox, Braddock, Sideburn and Zion Roads and is located south of the University Mall shopping Center.

Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Music, Fairfax County Chapter, 50th Anniversary Celebration. The Fairfax Jubil-Aires, the Suntones and the Alexandria Harmonizers will perform and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the campus of Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria. Tickets range from $10 to $30 for the matinee and $15 to $35 for the evening. Order by phone at 703-758-9764, by fax at 703-414-8267, or visit on the Jubil-Aires Web site at ffja2003tix@aol.com.

Art Show and Auction for the St. Andrew and St. Clare Knights of Columbus. Ross Galleries will help present a benefit art show, 7 p.m., at the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton. Auction begins at 8 p.m. Most pieces will be $60 to $200. Admission of $10 includes complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres. For more information, call Tony DiGiovanna, art show chairman, at 703-598-7432.

Foghat, Restless Diesel, Group Therapy. 7 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Must be over 21. Tickets are $20. For ticket information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.

Inova Vaccination. Flu shots are $20 or Medicare Part B; must be 18 or older. Pneumonia shots are $25; must be 65 or older. At Pohick Regional Library from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call Inova for details: 877-895-5284.

Holiday ArtsFest. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway (Route 237). The Washington Calligrapher’s Guild’s annual art show and sale will host White House calligraphers to demonstrate the art of elegant writing, as well as a list of others demonstrating their specialties and an exhibit of Graceful Envelope Contest winners. Shop for hand-painted artwork, gift items and art supplies. Admission is $5. Call 301-897-8637 or visit www.calligraphersguild.org.

Rocktoberfest. Featuring Fighting Gravity, Welbilt and Kelly Bell, this event also presents the Northern Virginia Chili Cook-off, Kidzone and Sportzone and food from local restaurants. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at George Mason University’s Parking Lot L. Admission is $5 general, $1 with a GMU ID, and children 2 and under are free. For more information, visit www.gmusports.com.

Art show and auction. The Ambrose Council Knights of Columbus and Avatar Galleries of Ardmore, Penn., will present this show at 8 p.m., in the St. Andrew Parish Hall on Woodburn Road, Annandale. Featuring oils, lithographs, serigraphs, prints, sculpture and other graphics, the show will include works by masters and new artists. The $10 admission includes refreshments and door prizes. All proceeds go to charity. For further information and tickets, call George Knight at 703-273-3189.

Little Explorers Storytime. Weekly reading and activities for children. 11 a.m., at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703-359-8420.

Shakes Reunion w/Boonesfarmers. Live music at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703-385-5717.

"Once Upon a Mattress" presented by the Young Peoples' Theatre, 1 p.m., at the Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre, located at the intersection of Route 1 and Furnace Road in Lorton. Advance tickets are available for $8 show only and $12 for show and lunch, if purchased by Thursday the week of the show. Tickets at the door are an additional $2 each. Doors open at noon. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more purchasing combined show and lunch tickets with advance reservations. For reservations call 703-717-0170 or go to www.youngpeoplestheatre.net.

Humorous Speech Contest. Toastmasters clubs within Toastmasters International District 27, Area 26 will gather at the United Baptist Church, 7100 Columbia Pike, Annandale, for a Humorous Speech contest and Table Topics contest. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the contests begin promptly at 9 a.m. $5 admission fee includes breakfast refreshments. Anyone interested in public speaking, speech contests or just enjoying a fun time is cordially invited. For more information, call 703-541-0866 or 703-379-3980.

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra with guest conductor Leonard Slatkin, musical director of the National Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts. Slatkin will also give the ConcerTalk, a pre-concert lecture that is free to ticket-holders, at 7 p.m. Pieces will include Haydn’s "Sinfonia Concertante in B-flat," Barber’s "Second Essay for Orchestra" and Shostakovich’s "Symphony No. 5." Tickets range from $25 to $50 and are available from Tickets.com or at 703-218-6500. Visit www.fairfaxsymphony.org.

Occoquan River Cleanup Day. 9 a.m.-noon at sites throughout Northern Virginia. Sites include Fountain Head, 10875 Hampton Road, Fairfax Station; and Occoquan Regional Park, 9751 Ox Road, Lorton. Wear long pants, study shoes and bring gloves. Boat owners are welcome to bring their boats. Sponsored by Friends of the Occoquan and Bull Run Rotary. For more information, call Friends of the Occoquan at 703-615-8690, TTY 711 or visit www.friendsoftheoccoquan.org. Rain date Oct. 25.

Ghost Train. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Ride the train through somewhat haunted woods, past the Witches Junction and through the Fairytale Loop. Trains arrive at the Pumpkin Patch, where the pumpkins come alive and treats will be handed out. Costumes are encouraged. Appropriate for ages 10 and under. Last train leaves at 5:30 p.m. $3 per person; ages 2 and under are free. At Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, 703-323-3230.

<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 19

<cal2>E-Town Concrete, God Forbid, ZAO, Exit9, Fail Safe. Live music. 5 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $13. For ticket information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.

Jimmy Cole's Blues Allstars. Live music at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703-385-5717.

"Once Upon a Mattress" presented by the Young Peoples' Theatre 1 p.m., at the Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre, located at the intersection of Route 1 and Furnace Road in Lorton. Advance tickets are available for $8 show only and $12 for show and lunch, if purchased by Thursday the week of the show. Tickets at the door are an additional $2 each. Doors open at noon. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more purchasing combined show and lunch tickets with advance reservations. For reservations call 703-717-0170 or go to www.youngpeoplestheatre.net.

<cal1>Monday/Oct. 20

<cal2>Classical Music Recital: GMU Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Anthony Maiello. 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, Fairfax. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students/seniors. For more information, call 703-993-1380. To purchase tickets, call 703-218-6500.

Anthrax. World tour to promote new album "We’ve Come For You All" and re-issue of "Volume 8 — The Threat is Real." Also appearing will be Kneel to Zod. 7 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $20. For ticket information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.

Using E-mail. Learn how to set up an account, manage a mailbox, send and receive attachments and other refinements. Age 12 and up. 7 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.

Passionate About Books. Kings Park Library staff share some of their favorites. Light refreshments will be provided. All ages. 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.

It's Pumpkin Time! Stories and activities. Age 2-5 with adult. 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.

Book Discussion Group. "The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold. Adults. 7 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield, 703-451-8055.

"A Treasure Chest of Song." Join the Little River Glen Senior Center Chorus for songs of adventure and love on the high seas. 1 p.m., at the Little River Glen Senior Center, 4001 Barker Court, Fairfax. 703-503-8703.

<cal1>Tuesday/Oct. 21

<cal2>"Your Professional Image." Jean O'Brien will lead a half-day seminar on how to enhance professional polish and image. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Il Lupo Restaurant, Fairfax. Cost is $225. Call 703-385-2597 to make a reservation.

Book Club. Adults. 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, 703-293-6227.

Book Discussion Group. "Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague" by Geraldine Brooks. Adults. 11 a.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke, 703-978-5600.

Book Discussion Group. "The Passion of Artemisia"

by Susan Vreeland. Adults. 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke, 703-978-5600.

Evening Book Club. "Confederates in the Attic; Dispatches From the Unfinished Civil War" by Tony Horwitz. Adults. 7:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.

Computers Demystified. Afraid to touch the key board? Having trouble finding? Want to use the Internet Adults. 1:30 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke, 703-978-5600.

Little Explorers Storytime. Weekly reading and activities for children. 11 a.m., at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703-359-8420.

<cal1>Wednesday/Oct. 22

<cal2>Estate planning seminar. Learn effective estate planning centered around the revocable "living trust" with the Law Firm of Steffan & Macdonald. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Hyatt, 12777 Fair Lakes Circle. Free. For more information, call 703-691-4310.

"Oy!" by Richard Orloff. The season opener for the Center Company, the professional theater of the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. Special price: two tickets for $24, limit of four tickets. Individual tickets are $18 for members, $20 for nonmembers; $16 for students/seniors. Call the box office at 703-323-7965.

Disney on Ice presents "Monsters Inc." 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets range from $8 to $48 plus service charges and are available at Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or at 703-573-SEAT. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 703-993-3035.

Successfully Single Seminar Series. Fundamentals of First Aide and CPR. 7:30-9 p.m., at Messiah United Methodist Church, Room 266, 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield. For more information, visit www.messiahumc.org or call 703-596-9862. Free.

What a Hoot. Stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult. 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.

Once Upon a Time. Share Read Aloud Week with fantasy and fun. Age 2-5 with adult. 7:30 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.

Candidate Forum. Candidates for at-large Springfield and Mount Vernon school board seats will meet at 7 p.m., at Halley Elementary School, 8850 Cross Chase Circle, Fairfax Station. Open to PTA members and the public. Contact: Berry Brady, president, at berrybrady@verizon.net or 703-495-9049.

<cal1>Thursday/Oct. 23

<cal2>Estate planning seminar. Learn effective estate planning centered around the revocable "living trust" with the Law Firm of Steffan & Macdonald. 7-9 p.m., at Holiday Inn, 11787 Lee Jackson Highway, Fair Oaks. Free. For more information, call 703-691-4310.

Six Feet Under, Skinless, Behemoth, The Black Dahlia Murder. Live music. 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $18. For ticket information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.

Internet 101: Basic introductory class on Web browsers and search engines. Age 12 and up. 7 p.m., at Fairfax City Library 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.

Civil War Along Telegraph Road. Learn about Kingstowne when it was Potter's Hill. Adults. 7 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-4610.

Inova Vaccinations. Flu shots are $20 or Medicare Part B; must be 18 or older. Pneumonia shots are $25; must be 65 or older. 4-7 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library. Call Inova for details: 877-895-5284. Adults.

"The Heiress" by Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz, based on the Henry James novel "Washington Square," is performed by the GMU Players, 8 p.m., in Harris Theatre, on the campus of George Mason University, Fairfax. Tickets are $10/$7 for students, seniors, and GMU faculty/staff. Limited free tickets available for GMU students. Free parking available in adjacent surface lots. Tickets may be purchased at the door one hour prior to the performance. To purchase tickets by phone, or for directions, contact the Center for the Arts Box Office at 703-993-8888. For information on group sales, call Kimberly at 703-993-8600.

Kid’s Halloween Party. 6-8 p.m., at the Oaks Community Center, 5708 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. The party will feature a costume contest, games, prizes and treats. For children 7 and under. Open to all Burke Centre residents. Space limited; registration is required. Sponsored by The Burke Centre Conservancy. Contact Diane Brown to register at 703-978-2928 or diane@burkecentre.org. Include child’s name, address, phone number and age in e-mails, and designate "Kid’s Halloween Party" as the subject. Contact the Conservancy office for more information, 703-978-2928.

<cal1>Friday/Oct. 24

Soundcheque Vocal Jazz Ensemble: "Dancin‚ In the Moonlight." 9 p.m., at Theaterspace, George Mason University, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-993-1380. Free.

Bingo. 7:30 p.m., at Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City. Call 703-273-3638 for more information.

Madame Butterfly, presented by the Virginia Opera. 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Puccini's tragic love story of a beautiful geisha and an American Naval officer. Call 703-993-2787.

Disney on Ice presents "Monsters Inc." 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets range from $8 to $48 plus service charges and are available at Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or at 703-573-SEAT. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 703-993-3035.

Bret Michaels, lead singer of Poison; American Anthem; Evick. 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $28. For ticket information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940. Must be over 21.

Open Mic Night. Performers can showcase their talents. 8 p.m., at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703-359-8420.

Neal-Anderson Quartet. The quartet will perform jazz vocal and piano improvisations, at 8 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. For information, call 703-352-2787.

Jane Kurtz, award-winning author of "Saba: Under the Hyena’s Foot," one of the new books in the Girls of Many Lands series for girls 10 and up from American Girl, will sign books and talk to fans from 3 to 5 p.m., at Doodlehopper, 7521 Huntsman Blvd., Springfield. For more information, call 703-912-7200.

<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 25

<cal2>Estate planning seminar. Learn effective estate planning centered around the revocable "living trust" with the Law Firm of Steffan & Macdonald. 9-11 a.m., at Comfort Inn, 6560 Loisdale Court in Springfield. Free. For more information, call 703-691-4310.

"Oy!" by Richard Orloff. Meet the author of the season opener for the Center Company, the professional theater of the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. Call the box office at 703-323-7965.

"Keeping Yourself in Tune: A wellness day for performing artists." Alexander, Feldenkreis, yoga, Laban, imagery, relaxation techniques and more. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., at George Mason University Center for the Arts. Registration required. 703-993-8625.

VolunteerFest. Volunteer Fairfax and the Fairfax County Public Library will feature hands-on projects that include organizing books, assisting with children’s programs, Internet tutoring, landscaping, creating displays, sorting book donations, cleaning and more. The theme for this event is "Volunteers Bring Libraries to Life." Projects take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are located at library facilities throughout Fairfax County. To receive a registration form, visit www.volunteerfairfax.org. Call the center at 703-246-3460 or e-mail VolsRUs@volunteerfairfax.org.

Disney on Ice presents "Monsters Inc." 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets range from $8 to $48 plus service charges and are available at Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or at 703-573-SEAT. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 703-993-3035.

Fall Festival. 12-4 p.m., at Washington Irving Middle School, 8100 Old Keene Mill Road in Springfield. The Fall Festival, which is sponsored by Project SUCCESS, is for children and families in the adoption and foster care programs to have a fun outing. The day will be full of music and entertainment, games, rides for the children, prizes, food and beverages. Free.

Kittie and other bands. Live music at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $20. For ticket information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.

Cartooning at Your Library. Professional animator Chris Flick teaches about animation, cartooning, comic books and the tools needed to create your own. Age 12-18. 2 p.m., at Kings Park Library, Burke. 703-978-5600.

Community Opportunity. Fire safety, fingerprinting and other family activities. Find about volunteer opportunities and stop by the book sale. All ages. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-4610.

Creepy Crawlies. Hidden Pond Nature Center presents bugs. All ages. 10:15 a.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.

Virginia Craft, Folk and Art Festival. The festival features 100 of America’s finest artists and craftsmen. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday at the Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Admission is $7, good for both days. More information is available at 703-883-4760.

"Once Upon a Mattress" presented by the Young Peoples' Theatre. 1 p.m., at the Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre, located at the intersection of Route 1 and Furnace Road in Lorton. Advance tickets are available for $8 show only and $12 for show and lunch, if purchased by Thursday the week of the show. Tickets at the door are an additional $2 each. Doors open at noon. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more purchasing combined show and lunch tickets with advance reservations. For reservations call 703-717-0170 or go to www.youngpeoplestheatre.net.

"The Heiress" by Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz, based on the Henry James novel "Washington Square," is performed by the GMU Players, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., in Harris Theatre, on the campus of George Mason University, Fairfax. Tickets are $10/$7 for students, seniors, and GMU faculty/staff. Limited free tickets available for GMU students. Free parking available in adjacent surface lots. Tickets may be purchased at the door one hour prior to the performance. To purchase tickets by phone, or for directions, contact the Center for the Arts Box Office at 703-993-8888. For information on group sales, call Kimberly at 703-993-8600.

Fall Festival & Family Fun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Crestwood Elementary School, 6010 Hanover Ave., Springfield. Featuring: silent auction, Hard Times Cafe chili and hot dogs, hay rides, fun games for children and pumpkin painting. Tickets may be purchased at the festival for food and games. For more information, contact Crestwood Elementary at 703-923-5400.

"Howloween." 3 p.m., at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. A dog talent and costume contest allows furry friends to earn prizes and treats. Dogs can then go for a walk through the "boneyard" to find hidden treats. All dogs must be leashed and friendly to other dogs, children and adults. $4 per dog. To register, send participant’s name, address, telephone number, program title and a check payable to FCPA, Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22150. For credit card reservations, call 703-569-0285. Rain date is Nov. 1.

Goblin Golf. 6-8 p.m., at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Play with balls that glow in the dark, listen to spooky music and ride the carousel afterwards. Bring a flashlight for the treasure hunt after the ride and game. $6 per golfer. To register, send participant’s name, address, telephone number, program title and a check payable to FCPA, Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22150. For credit card reservations, call 703-569-0285. Rain date is Nov. 1.

<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 26

<cal2>Walking Tour: Tales from the Tombstones takes visitors to Fairfax City Cemetery, the area's oldest community cemetery. Notables buried there include Confederate soldiers, local political leaders and the niece of a U.S. President. The tour begins at 1 p.m., at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St., Fairfax. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12. For reservations, call 703-385-8414.

Madame Butterfly, presented by the Virginia Opera. 2 p.m., at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Puccini's tragic love story of a beautiful geisha and an American Naval lieutenant. Call 703-993-2787.

Disney on Ice presents "Monsters Inc." 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets range from $8 to $48 plus service charges and are available at Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or at 703-573-SEAT. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 703-993-3035.

Nile, Kreator, Vader, Amon Amarth, Goatwhore, Kilfast. Live music. 6 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $23. For ticket information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.

Virginia Craft, Folk and Art Festival. The festival features 100 of America’s finest artists and craftsmen. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Admission is $7, good for both days. More information is available at 703-883-4760.

Halloween Mobile. 2-3:30 p.m., at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Participants will make a creepy creature mobile. Materials are provided. Parent must accompany children. $5 per mobile. Reservations required. Call 703-451-9588.

Hidden Pond Nature Center Anniversary Party. Rescheduled due to Hurricane Isabel, the party will take place rain or shine at 1 p.m., at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. See the new exhibit on the natural history of Fairfax County, the first new display since the center’s opening in 1978. For more information, call 703-451-9588.

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