<cal1>ONGOING
<cal2>A Mindfulness Meditation Class will be held every Sunday from 7-8 p.m. at the Fairfax Sun and Moon Yoga Studio, 9998 Main Street, Fairfax. Free. Contact ErikaKL@aol.com or call 703-864-2807.
Northern Virginia Bookcrossing Meetup — These book lovers like to keep their books busy by reading, releasing and tracking their books' adventures with others locally, nationally and internationally. Fun book challenges, hunt for books "in the wild" and more. Share your books and be a unique group with a different angle to book loving. For more information and next monthly meetup date, visit http://bookcrossing.meetup.com/72/.
<cal2>Fairfax Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is recruiting community-minded citizens from diverse backgrounds to volunteer as advocates for children whose families have been cited for abuse and neglect by the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The role of a CASA is to investigate a child's situation and to advocate for what is in the best interest of the child in court. All CASA Volunteers undergo training to prepare them for this role and no prior experience in child welfare is required. To learn more about this volunteer opportunity and upcoming orientation and training dates, visit www.casafairfax.org or contact CASA's development and recruitment associate at 703-273-3526 or staff@casafairfax.org.
<cal2>Red Hat Society — A chapter of the Red Hat Society is now in Centreville. Women age 50 and up wear red hats, purple outfits, kick up their heels and have fun. Meetings are the last Wednesday of the month, at 11 a.m., at the Sully Senior Center, 5690 Sully Road (inside Centreville Presbyterian Church, off Route 28 south, near the I-66 west exit).
All area seniors are welcome to join or come for a visit. Call Mary Doerman, 703-968-7889; Scotti Brennan, 703-378-5206; or Sully Senior Center Director Carma Ryan, 703-322-4475.
<cal2>The Western Fairfax County Woman's Club (formerly the Greenbriar Woman's Club) is selling 2004 White House Christmas ornaments. This year's ornament honors President Rutherford B. Hayes. Cost is $17, and all profits benefit charity. To order, call 703-378-6841 or 703-378-6216.
<cal1>THURSDAY/DEC. 16
<cal2>Mothers First – Chantilly/Centreville is dedicated to supporting women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home. Activities include parent/child morning meetings and field trips, moms night out, and lectures. This month's meeting is Thursday, Dec. 16, from 10:15-11:30 a.m. at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 Saint Germain Dr. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
<cal1>FRIDAY/DEC. 17
<cal2>Paul VI School is hosting a Holiday Comedy/Improv Festival on Friday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at the school. The school’s chapter of The International Thespian Society and the PVI Players, the theater/improv group are sponsoring the event which will feature refreshments, theater games, movies, improv, the Last Comic Standing Contest and a special guest appearance by professional comedian, Jack Reda. Admission is $5 for participants and $3 for observers. Contact drama director, Katherine Miller at 703-352-0925. The school is located at 10675 Lee Highway in Fairfax.
<cal1>SATURDAY/DEC. 18
<cal2>A Holiday Baseball & Sports Card Show will be held Saturday, Dec. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tysons Corner Holiday Inn. Admission is $3. Dealers will offer vintage and new sports cards, sports autographs and sports memorabilia, as well as comic books and non-sports cards. The hotel is located at 1960 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Call 301-990-4929.
<cal1>MONDAY/DEC. 20
<cal2>New Mothers Luncheons are held every Monday for mothers and newborn babies to 8 months old. The group meets for lunch, speakers, discussions and fun — a different program every week. Bring a friend or come alone — it's a great way to meet other new moms and babies in the area. It meets Mondays from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Il Lupo Italian Restaurant, 4069 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Lunch is $20; four-lunch series is $75. Reservations are required. Call Rochelle Goldberg at 703-273-5593 or e-mail eventbuilders@hotmail.com.
* Monday, Dec. 20 — No lunch. Happy Holidays.
* Monday, Dec. 27 — No lunch. Happy Holidays.
* Monday, Jan. 3, 2005 — No lunch. Happy New Year's.
* Monday, Jan. 10 — “Staying fit — stroller strides with baby;” Jennifer Lungren, Stroller Strides;
* Monday, Jan. 17 — “Kindermusik;” Pam Phillips, Kindermusik of Fairfax;
* Monday, Jan. 24 — “Pediatrics 101 – What do I do if…?” Dr. Faith Frankel, Children’s Medical Associates.
<cal1>Sunday/Dec. 26
<cal2>The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust and the Fairfax Audubon Society invite local birders and nature enthusiasts to participate in a wintertime tradition of citizen science that dates back to Christmas Day, 1900! Join local volunteers in the Audubon Christmas Bird Count at Manassas-Bull Run Regional Park on the morning of Sunday, Dec. 26. Novice birdwatchers of all ages will be paired up with experts to identify and count birds within a designated area. For more information and to sign up for this wintertime tradition, RSVP by Dec. 15 to Whitney Butler, manager of Stewardship & Adventures in Conservation at the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust: 703-354-5093 or wbutler@nvct.org.
<cal1>JAN. 6
<cal2>Mothers First – Chantilly/Centreville is dedicated to supporting women that have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home. Activities include parent/child morning meetings and field trips, moms night out and lectures. January's meetings are Jan. 6 and 20 from 10:15-11:30 a.m. at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 Saint Germain Dr. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
<cal1>FRIDAY/JAN. 7
<cal2>Swing dances are held Friday nights at the Dulles Hilton in Herndon (corner of Route 28 and McLearen Road). All dances include a beginner class from 8:30-9 p.m. and then the bands play three sets between 9 p.m. and midnight. It's all for $12 per person. Visit www.gottaswing.com. Hosted by Sue and Gary Caley at sueandgary@gottaswing.com All dances are in the solarium at the Dulles Hilton.
* Jan. 7, 2005 — Dulles Hilton solarium, Daryl Davis Band.
* Jan. 14, 2005 — Dulles Hilton solarium, The Sevilles ('50s Sock Hop complete with poodle
skirts).
* Jan. 28, 2005 — solarium, Fabulettes.
* Feb. 4, 2005 — solarium, Joker's Wild.
* Feb. 11, 2005 — solarium, Rockin' Bones.
* Feb. 18, 2005 — solarium, Daryl Davis.
* Feb. 25, 2005 — TBA.
* March 4, 2005 — King Teddy.
* March 11, 2005 — TBA.
* March 18, 2005 — solarium, The Sevilles.
* March 25, 2005 — solarium, Rockin' Bones.
<cal1>SATURDAY/JAN. 8
<cal2>The Potomac Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, is sponsoring a Capitol Steps concert, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the door. Funds will benefit senior citizens with vision loss and specialized training programs for blind youth. Call 703-538-4713
<cal1>SUNDAY/JAN. 9
<cal2>A panel of experts on American politics, religion, the news media, and conflict resolution will discuss Morality and Power: The Elections of 2004 and America's "Culture Wars." This free event takes place on Sunday, Jan. 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library in Burke. Call 703-644-7333 to reserve a seat. This event is co-sponsored by The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area Education Fund, and Fairfax County Public Library.
Are people in the United States seriously divided by cultural and moral differences? How do these divisions impact U.S. foreign and domestic policies? What can be done about them? The panel will discuss how conflicts over moral issues in the United States influenced the elections of 2004 and the implications of this struggle for America's future. The discussion will be moderated by Prof. Rich Rubenstein of the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University.
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization that promotes an active and informed participation in state, local and national government. All persons of voting age, male and female are encouraged to become members of the League and participate in its activities. For further information call 703-658-9150. The League reminds all citizens to become informed about candidates and issues, register and vote.
<cal1>JAN. 15-16
<cal2>The Center for the Arts' Pied Piper Theatre presents the musical production "Enchanted Sleeping Beauty" at Woodbridge High School, 3101 Old Bridge Rd, Woodbridge, on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m., Jan. 15, 16, 22, and 23, 2005. Tickets are $7 in advance at ticket outlets and $8 at the door. Group rates are also available. Call the Center for the Arts at 703-330-ARTS.