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Wednesday, April 28, 2004

<lst>To have community events listed free in the Springfield Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Nina M. Dry at springfield@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged. Call 703-917-6458.

<cal1>Thursday/April 29

<cal2>Genealogy. Family search for ancestors using genealogy databases. 7 p.m., at Fairfax Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax.

Computer Basics. Adults. 1 p.m. at Kings Park Public Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke.

Nature Stories and Activities about rain; ages 2-5 with adult. 1 p.m., at Kingstowne Public Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria.

Dinosaur Daze. Stories and activities; ages 2-5 with adult. 1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.

Live Music. Sould. 10 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $5.

GMU Dance Company Spring Concert. 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Harris Theatre in Fairfax. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. For tickets call Tickets.com at 703-218-6500.

Classic Comedy. Lake Braddock Secondary School presents "You Can't Take It with You," a classic stage comedy by Moss Hart and George Kaufman. The performance begins at 7 p.m., in the Lake Braddock theater. Tickets are $8 at the door and $7 pre-sale. Tickets can be reserved beginning Monday, April 26 by calling 703-455-1762 or by sending an e-mail to www.lbttickets.com. For information check visit www.lbtheatre.com or call 703-426-1070.

GMU Student Exhibition. All day, at GMU.

Noel Coward's ‘Blithe Spirit’ by the Fairfax High School Players. 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School. Admission: $6. Reservations at www.fxplayers.org or 702-219-2351.

'Gold in the Hills or The Dead Sister’s Secret,' 7:30 p.m., at Robinson Secondary School. Admission: $10 online or at the door. Information at www.robinsondrama.org or 703-426-2123.

Open House. Lee District Republicans host Community Open House to Support President Bush from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kingstowne Library Public Meeting Room, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Refreshments and campaign resources will be available. RSVP to Lori Cousins at 202-772-5879 or Cousins@BlankRome.com.

'Once on This Island.' 7:30 p.m., in the Adolphus Coward auditorium at 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets will be available at the door for $10. The show is produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International of New York.

Art exhibit. Catherine Hillis of Fairfax Station exhibits her art pieces at the Cox Communications Building, 3080 Centreville Road, Herndon. The exhibit runs through Wednesday, July 14. For more information call Alice Webb of the Arts Council of Fairfax County at 703-642-0862.

<cal1>Friday/April 30

<cal2>GMU Dance Company Spring Concert. 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Harris Theatre in Fairfax. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. For tickets call Tickets.com at 703-218-6500.

Classic Comedy. Lake Braddock Secondary School presents "You Can't Take It with You," a classic stage comedy by Moss Hart and George Kaufman. The performance begins at 8 p.m., in the Lake Braddock theater. Tickets are $8 at the door and $7 pre-sale. Tickets can be reserved beginning Monday, April 26 by calling 703-455-1762 or by sending an e-mail to www.lbttickets.com. For information check visit www.lbtheatre.com or call 703-426-1070.

The Virginia Ballet Company presents Debra Shank's full-length ballet, "Alice in Wonderland," at 7 p.m., at the Ernst Cultural Center Theater on the campus of Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale. The production is part of the annual Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $12 for children 12 and younger. Group discounts are available. For information or to order tickets, call 703-249-8227.

The Alte Kameraden Bavarian Band presents an evening of musical "Bon Bons" 8 p.m. at the Old Town Hall in Fairfax. The event is free and open to the public. Call 703-757-0220.

GMU Student Exhibition. All day, at GMU.

'The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.' 7:30 p.m., at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax. Admission: $5 pre-sale and seniors; $7 at the door. For information and pre-sales over phone until 24 hours before, call 703-503-4759.

Noel Coward's ‘Blithe Spirit’ by the Fairfax High School Players. 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School. Admission: $6. Reservations at www.fxplayers.org or 702-219-2351.

'Gold in the Hills or The Dead Sister’s Secret,' 7:30 p.m., at Robinson Secondary School. Admission: $10 online or at the door. Information at www.robinsondrama.org or 703-426-2123.

'The Rivals' by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. 7:30 p.m., at Lee High School. Tickets are $7. 703-924-8438.

'Dearly Departed,' a comedy presented by the Flint Hill Upper School. Performances are 7:30 p.m., at the Olson Theater on Flint Hill School's east campus, 10411 Academic Drive, Oakton. Admission is by suggested donation. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Fine Arts Office at 703-584-2410, choosing option "3" and leaving a detailed message or tickets can be reserved by e-mail at tickets@flinthill.org.

Community Living Alternatives sponsors a "Swing Into Spring" fund-raising event from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Dunn Loring Fire Hall, 2148 Gallows Road. The evening includes a swing dance with demonstrations by internationally known Flying Feet Enterprises, a silent auction featuring exotic collectibles, one-of-a-kind jewelry, dinners and hotel stays, and other prizes and surprises. Complimentary refreshments and a cash bar available. 703-702-6925.

<cal1>Saturday/May 1

<cal2>Fairfax Civil War Weekend. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Blenheim Estate, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Events include living history presentations, period music, military camps and demos. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children. Proceeds benefit Blenheim House Restoration. For more information and program schedules, visit www.fairfaxva.gov/cityhistory/blenheimcivilwar.htm or call 1-800-545-7950.

International Festival, 12–5 p.m., at Van Dyck Park in Fairfax. Rain date: May 2. www.fairfaxspotlight.org.

GMU Student Exhibition. All day, at GMU.

Young Peoples Theatre presents rendition of "A Little Princess" by Frances Burnett, on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2, at 1 p.m., at the Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre, located at the intersection of Route 1 and Furnace Road in Lorton. $8 for show only, $12 for show and lunch if purchased by Thursday the week of the show. Additional $2 if purchased at the door. Group rates available for parties of 10 or more. For more information call 703-717-0170.

Plant Sale. Robinson Crew is hosting its annual plant sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine, at Terra Centre Elementary School, 6000 Burke Center Parkway. This is a major fund-raiser for the high school crew team.

Chorale Concert. In celebration of its 30th anniversary season, the Springfield Chorale presents Mendelssohn's oratorio "Elijah" for chorus, soloists and orchestra. The concert begins at 8 p.m., at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 5800 Backlick Road, Springfield. Advance discounted tickets are $14 and $11 for seniors and students. Tickets may be reserved by phone at 703-239-2180 or by e-mail at springfieldchorale@hotmail.com. For more information, visit www.springfieldchorale.org.

Classic Comedy. Lake Braddock Secondary School presents "You Can't Take It with You," a classic stage comedy by Moss Hart and George Kaufman. Performances begin at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., in the Lake Braddock theater. Tickets are $8 at the door and $7 pre-sale. Tickets can be reserved beginning Monday, April 26 by calling 703-455-1762 or by sending an e-mail to www.lbttickets.com. For information check visit www.lbtheatre.com or call 703-426-1070.

'Godspell.' Christ Presbyterian Church hosts two performances of "Godspell" by the Virginia Institute of Performing Arts at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 years old and younger. For tickets or more information, call 703-278-8365 or visit www.cpcfairfax.org.

Rummage Sale. St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, 9203 Braddock Road, Burke sponsors a rummage sale at 9 a.m. Proceeds go to support youth mission work with Jeremiah Project and Appalachia Service Project. Call 703-978-8724, ext. 101.

Flower Exhibit. The Old Dominion African Violet Society sponsors a judged exhibit and sale of African violets at 10 a.m., at the Springfield Mall, Springfield. Call 703-250-0944, e-mail contact@odavs.com or visit www.odavs.com for details.

‘Spring into Magic.' Society of American Magicians. 1:30 p.m., at Old Town Hall in Fairfax. Admission: $7 adults; $5 children. Ticket sales: doors open 30 minutes before the show.

'The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.' 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax. Admission: $5 pre-sale and seniors; $7 at the door. For information and pre-sales over phone until 24 hours before at 703-503-4759.

Noel Coward's ‘Blithe Spirit’ by the Fairfax High School Players. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School. Admission: $6. Reservations at www.fxplayers.org or 702-219-2351.

Fairfax Academy Blues Band Concert. 7:30 p.m., at Old Post Office.

'Gold in the Hills or The Dead Sister’s Secret,' 7:30 p.m., at Robinson Secondary School. Admission: $10 online or at the door. Information at www.robinsondrama.org or 703-426-2123.

'Sing into Spring.' NVCC Annandale Chorale. 7:30 p.m., at

NVCC, Ernst Community & Cultural Center. Admission: $10, children under 12 free.

Fairfax Saxophone Quartet. "Mozart to Modern." 8 p.m., at Old Town Hall in Fairfax. Free. For more information, call 703-978-4370 or visit www.fairfaxband.org.

Yard Sale. The Burke Centre hosts its annual yard sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Conservancy grounds, 6060 Burke Centre Conservancy. Call 703-978-2928 for more details.

Model Trains. The HO Potomac Module Crew, Monty and his Lego trains and Northern Virginia NTRAK return running their models 12-5 p.m., in the community room and the caboose of the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 4-10. Call 703-425-9225.

Cirque Eloize. Drama, gymnastics, ballet and rock music in the style of a small, independent European circus. 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Tickets are $36, $28, $18. Call 703-993-2787.

'The Rivals' by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. 7:30 p.m., at Lee High School. Tickets are $7. 703-924-8438.

Spring Dance. Equality Fairfax sponsors a Spring Dance at the Falls Church Inn, Route 50. DJ, dancing and cash bar. Admission is $12 in advanced, $15 at the door. For details call 703-255-1552 or visit www.equalityfairfax.org. Equality Fairfax is a social and advocacy organization serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community of Fairfax County.

Art exhibit/Sale. Area artists exhibit and sell their works from 12-5 p.m., at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Artists will attend to speak about their pieces. Event is free and open to the public. For more information call 202-342-9778 or 202-337-3373.

Spring Pottery Studio Show. Art Pottery hosts its inaugural Spring Pottery Studio show at 10 a.m. Pottery "wheel throwing" demonstrations, refreshments available. Ten percent of purchases donated to Parkinson's research. Art Pottery is located at 4810 Tabard Place, Annandale. For information, call 703-978-1480.

Casino Night. Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge No. 2188 sponsors a casino evening at the lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Tickets are $35 per person and includes two beverages, food and $20,000 in funny money. Proceeds benefit the Elks Youth Camp. For more information, call 703-597-1339.

<cal1>Sunday/May 2

Plant Sale Fund-raiser. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine in the Lake Braddock Secondary School parking lot, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Impatiens, begonias, pansies, geraniums and more available as individual plants or in flats. The school crew team sponsors the annual event. Team is not supported by school or county funds.

'Godspell.' Christ Presbyterian Church hosts a performance of "Godspell" by the Virginia Institute of Performing Arts at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 years old and younger. For tickets or more information, call 703-278-8365 or visit www.cpcfairfax.org.

Happy Feet Cloggers, 2 p.m., at Old Town Hall in Fairfax. Free. For more information, call 703-263-7934 or visit www.happyfeetcloggers.org.

'A Celebration of Sacred Music. 2 p.m., at Fairfax Presbyterian Church in Fairfax. Free. 703-273-5300.

Brendan Mulvihill & Friends in Concert. 3 p.m., at Old Town Hall in Fairfax. Admission: $10 adults. 703-978-8265.

GMU Honors Recital. 4 p.m., at GMU Harris Theatre in Fairfax. Free. 703-993-1380. www.gmu.edu/cfa

MusicLink. 6 p.m., at Old Town Hall in Fairfax. Free. 703-845-0544.

Cirque Eloize. Drama, gymnastics, ballet and rock music in the style of a small, independent European circus. 2 p.m. at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Tickets are $36, $28, $18. Call 703-993-2787.

Model Trains. The HO Potomac Module Crew, Monty and his Lego trains and Northern Virginia NTRAK return running their models from 1 to 4 p.m., in the community room and the caboose of the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Admission is $2 for adults and children 4-10 $1. Call 703-425-9225.

The Virginia Ballet Company presents Debra Shank's full-length ballet, "Alice in Wonderland," at 2 p.m. at the Ernst Cultural Center Theater on the campus of Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale. The production is part of the annual Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $12 for children 12 and younger. Group discounts are available. For information or to order tickets, call 703-249-8227.

Art Sale/Exhibit. Area artists exhibit and sell their works from 12-5 p.m., at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Artists will attend to speak about their pieces. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 202-342-9778 or 202-337-3373.

Spring Pottery Studio Show. Art Pottery hosts its inaugural Spring Pottery Studio show on at 10 a.m. Pottery "wheel throwing" demonstrations, refreshments available. Ten percent of purchases donated to Parkinson's research. Art Pottery is located at 4810 Tabard Place, Annandale. For information, call 703-978-1480.

Women's Day. The Greater Little Zion Baptist Church, 10185 Zion Drive, Fairfax, celebrates it annual Women's Day during the 8 a.m. and the 11 a.m. services. The theme is Women of Zion, Spreading the Word of God. Guest speaker is the Rev. Thomasine Reid of Norfolk. For information call 703-470-2137 or 703-764-9111.

The Old Dominion Chrysanthemum Society presents "Something a Little Different" 3 p.m., at the Falls Church Community Center. Prize-winning Mum exhibitor and judge, Normandie Atkins, presents a slide program with a question and answer session featuring the "how to's" of growing Chrysanthemums as cascades, hanging baskets and trees. The Falls Church Community Center is located at 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church. Open to the public. Free Admission. Door Prizes. Call Jim Dunne at 703-560-8776 for more information.

<cal1>Monday/May 3

<cal2>TV Taping. "Life Notes with Vera Turner," a new cable TV show, tapes before a live audience at Fairfax Public Access Studios. Reserve a seat in the audience by sending an e-mail to: info@lifenotestv.com or by calling 703-837-0227. For more information, visit www.lifenotestv.com.

<cal1>Tuesday/May 4

<cal2>Information Symposium. The George Mason University computer science department hosts a symposium on confronting the information avalanche, 8 a.m.-1.30 p.m., at the Fairfax campus of GMU, Mason Hall Board Room, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. No registration fee, but registration is required due to limited space availability. For more information visit http://cs.gmu.edu/PartnersDay.html.

"Textures of Life," featuring etchings by Patricia Smith and beadwoven jewelry by Carol Holmes, both artists of Woodbridge, opens at the Artists' Undertaking Gallery, 309 Mill St., Occoquan. The exhibit runs through Monday, June 7. For information call 703-494-0584.

"Wings: A History of Aviation from Kites to the Space Age," 7:15 p.m., at the Kingstowne Public Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Join Tom Crouch, senior curator of Aeronautics at the National Air and Space Museum, as he discusses his newest book. For more information, call 703-339-4610.

"Calling All Moms." 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Mothers bring your children and participate in stories and activities for Mother's Day. For more information, call 703-644-7333.

Book Club. Join the Reel Book Club 6:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke for a viewing of "Shrek" by William Steig.

<cal1>Wednesday/May 5

<cal2>Theater of the First Amendment Presents. 7:30 p.m., at Old Town Hall in Fairfax. Free. 703-993-2195; www.gmu.edu/cfa/tfa.

Foundry Gallery Exhibit. Margaret Alleva of Fairfax exhibits her art at the Foundry Gallery, 9 Hillyer Court, N.W., Washington. Alleva's show runs through May 30. An opening reception takes place Friday, May 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the gallery. For more details, call 202-387-0203.

<cal1>Thursday/May 6

<cal2>Dragon Tales. George Mason University Patriot Center presents Dragon Tales Live, "The Riddle of Rainbow River" at 7 p.m., Friday May 7 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday May 8 at 2 p.m. and Sunday May 9 at 1 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $14, $18, $20 and $34. Opening night, all seats excluding premium seating are $10. Additional fees may apply. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Patriot Center box office.

Book Sale. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke hosts its Friends of the King Park Library Used Book Sale 1-8 p.m. All proceeds go to support King Park Library. Call 703-569-4435.

Fairfax Academy Showcase, 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School in Fairfax. Free. 703-219-2226.

'The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,' 7:30 p.m., at Woodson High School. Admission: $5 pre-sale and seniors; $7 at the door. For information and pre-sales over phone until 24 hours before at 703-503-4759.

Scholarship Dinner. Virginia International University in Fairfax hosts its third annual fund-raising dinner for scholarships. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., at the Sheraton Hotel in Reston. Speakers for the evening include U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R-11th) and Virginia's Secretary of Education Dr. Belle S. Wheelan. The event is supported by a silent auction. For more information, call 703-591-7042.

Alan Elsner, author of "Gates of Injustice: The Crisis in America's Prison" speaks at the Fairfax Amnesty International meeting at 7:30 p.m., at the Unitarian-Universalist Church, 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington. For details, call 703-830-4194 or write amnestyusafairfax@lycos.com.

Children's Stories. Celebrate Mothers Day with stories and activities 10:30 a.m., at the Kingstowne Public Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. For more information, call 703-339-4610.

Book Club. Join the Daytime Book Discussion of "The Bird Artist" by Howard Norman, 12:15 p.m., at the Kingstowne Public Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. For more information, call 703-339-4610.

<cal1>Friday/May 7

<cal2>'Pirates of Penzance.' The Church of the Good Shepherd's Good Shepherd Players presents "Pirates of Penzance." Performances are Friday, May 7-8, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 9 at 4 p.m., at Shead's Hall, 9350 Braddock Road, Burke. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children younger than 12. They can be purchased at the door or in advanced. Call 703-323-5400 or visit http://www.good-shepherd.net.

Book Sale. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke hosts its Friends of the King Park Library Used Book Sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All proceeds go to support King Park Library. Call 703-569-4435.

Bog Wanderers, Ceili Band. 7:30 p.m., at Old Town Hall in Fairfax. Admission: $10 adults; children under 12 free. 703-978-8265.

First Fridays. Celebrate First Fridays in Olde Towne Fairfax, where art lovers and the artists meet. Enjoy a progressive gallery walk at the Fairfax Art Center, 3949 Chain Bridge Road. Galleries include, TAG (The Art Group), Gallery Justine, Galleria Di Arte and the Waterford Weavers. Also visit the Art To Wear boutique for unique gifts. First Fridays takes place on the first Friday of each month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call 703-691-9000.

Eye Glasses Donations. The Clifton Lions is accepting old eye glasses and donations to assist the sight and hearing-impaired from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Giant Food at University Mall Shopping Center and the Giant Food at the Colonnade Shopping Center. All proceeds go to charity. For more information call 703-830-2129.

Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Find bargains and treasures at the used book sale. For more information, call 703-978-5600.

Children's Stories. Participate in stories and activities with "Barnyard babies" 10:30 a.m., at Richard Byrd Public Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. For more information, call 703-451-8055.

<cal1>Saturday/May 8

<cal2>'Songs of the Stage.' The Fairfax Choral Society Youth Chorus will feature large choral selections, small ensembles and solo performances from famous musical theater events. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 703-642-3277 or online at www.tickets.com. Visit www.faifaxchoralsociety.org.

Washington Performing Arts Society. 6:30 p.m., 35th Annual Gala and Auction at the Ritz-Carlton, Tyson's Corner. The Gala celebrates the expansion and growth of the European Union with its annual fund-raiser. Performance by Children of the Gospel Mass Choir. Single tickets are $500 and reserved tables are $5,000. Call for more information at 202-293-9325 or visit www.wpas.org.

Capital Book Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fairfax County Public Library Foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary at the Fairfax County Government center. Notable authors include David Baldacci, Peter and Cheryl Barnes, Ric Edleman, Stanley Greenberg, Diane Chamberlain and many others. The event is free and open to the public. Call 703-467-3000 or visit www.fcplfoundation.org.

Book Sale. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke hosts its Friends of the King Park Library Used Book Sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. All proceeds go to support King Park Library. Call 703-569-4435.

Iona in Concert, Irish music, 7:30 p.m., at Old Town Hall in Fairfax. Admission: $10 adults. 703-978-8265.

'Spotlight on Pops,' City of Fairfax Band, 8 p.m., at Fairfax High School. Internationally acclaimed pianist Leon Bates joins the City of Fairfax Band in concert. Admission: $10 adults; $5 seniors (60+) and students. For more information, call 703-757-0220 or www.fairfaxband.org.

Student Recital. The Springfield Music Club sponsors a student recital and poster exhibit in honor of National Music Week. The recital takes place 12-6 p.m., at the Springfield Mall, near J.C. Penney. Call 703-281-5342.

Electric Cars. Caroline Kettlewell demonstrates electric car technology and discusses her book, "Electric Dreams," the true story of a group of motivated teachers and impoverished high schools kids who won a 1995 Virginia Power contest to convert conventional cars into electric vehicles. 4:30 p.m., at Borders at Springfield, 6701 Frontier Drive. Free. Call 703-924-4894.

Children's Event. Michael Hetzer, Moscow Times founder and author of "No More Handprints," reads from his book and helps kids create a handprint keepsake for Mom. 2 p.m., at Borders at Springfield, 6701 Frontier Drive. Children 12 and under may enter Hetzer’s Don’t Tell Mom! Contest by bringing to the event a brief essay (one page or less) on something he/she does that drives mom crazy. The name of the grand prize winner, who will be selected from among all area entrants, becomes a featured character in Hetzer’s next book. Call 703-924-4894 for more details.

Interior Design Seminar. Beginning at 5 p.m., Circa Home & Garden hosts an interior design seminar with Rebecca Subbian, owner and interior re-designer and decorating consultant of Design that Fits, LLC. Circa Home & Garden is located at 10435 North St., Fairfax. Join in for great ideas, fun and prizes. Bonnie McDaniel of Petite Plaisirs will provide refreshments. Space is limited, call Circa for reservations, 703-385-1995.

Yard Sale. Boy Scout Troop 698 sponsors a yard sale at the White Oaks Elementary School, 6130 Shiplett Blvd., Burke. Event begins at 8 a.m. Food and beverages available. For more details call 703-249-1118.

Spring Faire. The Women's Club of Springfield sponsors the Spring Faire at the Grace Presbyterian Church, Bath St., Springfield. The event begins at 11 a.m., and features various vendors and opportunities to learn more about the Women's Club. For more information call 703-451-2074.

Eye Glasses Donations. The Clifton Lions is accepting old eye glasses and donations to assist the sight and hearing-impaired from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Giant Food at University Mall Shopping Center and the Giant Food at the Colonnade Shopping Center. All proceeds go to charity. For more information call 703-830-2129.

Children's Stories. Join stories and activities about May flowers 10:30 a.m., at the Kingstowne Public Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Ages 2-3 welcome with an adult. For more information, call 703-339-4610.

The Eckankar Center of Northern Virginia, 4534-B John Marr Dr. in Annandale, hosts a discussion on destiny vs. free will at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call 703-736-8959 or visit www.eck-virginia.org. Sponsored by Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God.

<cal1>Sunday/May 9

<cal2>Student Recital. The Springfield Music Club sponsors a student recital and poster exhibit in honor of National Music Week from 12 p.m.-5 p.m., at the Springfield Mall, near J.C. Penney. Call 703-281-5342.

The Four Tops. 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Tickets are $42, $34, $21. Call 703-993-2787.

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