<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 burke@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged. Call 703-917-6458.
<cal1>Friday/May 14
<cal2>Concert. The music faculty and honor students of Hearts in Motion Center for the Arts in Springfield perform at 7 p.m., at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Admission is one non-perishable food item per person. For more information, call 703-440-9000.
‘Time Keeps on Slippin.’ Fairfax Academy Dance Concert. 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School. Admission: $8 adults; $6 students. 703-219-2226.
Ray Bradbury's 'Dandelion Wine.' 7:30 p.m., in the Hayfield Secondary School Auditorium. In this memory play set in 1928, a long-awaited summer turns into a time of loss for a 12-year-old boy. Tickets are $6, $3 for senior citizens. For more information, call 703-924-7656.
Lunch Bunnies! Bring a lunch and listen to stories 12 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Ages 1-5 are welcome with an adult. For more information, call 703-978-5600.
It's Murder Mystery Night. 7 p.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Interact with suspects, gather evidence and try to solve the "Wirst-Case Scenario." Sponsored by the Friends of the Pohick Regional Library. For more information, call 703-644-7333.
Live music. Johnny Ireland with Pomodoro and the Mushroom Men at TT Reynold's, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 703-591-9292.
Live Music. The Tubes, The Michael Sheppard Group, Precious Roii and Fuzzy Logic. 7 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $20. Must be at least 21 to attend. For more information, visit www.jaxxroxx.com or call 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Saturday/May 15
<cal2>Adoption Fair. Couples interested in adoption or facing fertility challenges are invited to attend "Road to Resolution 2004 — Adoption and Infertility Conference and Consumer Fair" hosted by the Washington, D.C. area chapter of RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association. The event takes place 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. The event is $50 per person or $70 per couple for RESOLVE members, and $110 for individuals and $130 for non-member couples. Exhibit space is also available. Register online at www.resolvedc.org or call 202-362-5555.
‘Time Keeps on Slippin.’ Fairfax Academy Dance Concert. 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School. Admission: $8 adults; $6 students. 703-219-2226.
Ray Bradbury's 'Dandelion Wine.' 7:30 p.m., in the Hayfield Secondary School Auditorium. In this memory play set in 1928, a long-awaited summer turns into a time of loss for a 12-year-old boy. Tickets are $6, $3 for senior citizens. For more information, call 703-924-7656.
Yard sale. Terra Grande Community sponsors a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Terra Grande/Rolling Road, Terra Woods/Alban Road and Hornbuckle /Rolling Road. In case of rain, the yard sale will take place on Saturday, May 22. For more information, call 703-455-0575.
Live Music. Jackyl, Torn, JParis and Twist of Faite. 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $20. Must be at least 21 to attend. For more information, visit www.jaxxroxx.com or call 703-569-5940.
Car show. City of Fairfax, the Fairfax Downtown Business Coalition and The Early Ford V8 Club of Northern Virginia sponsors the seventh annual antique car show at City Hall in Fairfax City. Armstrong Street will be closed between Route 123 and University Drive during this event. The show is open to all antique vehicles 25 years or older and helps promote the history of the city, the heritage of these vehicles and the business interests of the community. The event takes place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine. Live music and refreshments available. Twenty trophies to be awarded to antique vehicles. A donation of $1 per adult is requested, and children under 12 are free. For more information call 703-245-0028.
<cal1>Sunday/May 16
<cal2>Band Concert. The United States Marine Band, performs in concert, with Col. Timothy W. Foley conducting, at 2 p.m., at the GMU Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University. Free. For venue information, call 703-993-8888 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
N Scale Model Trains run from 1-4 p.m., at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax Station. The Northern Virginia NTRAK model train club will host their monthly display. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 4 -10. Call 703-425-9225.
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: "Bach and the Virtuosos - Liszt, Rachmaninoff and Busoni." Siegel will discuss and perform Bach's "Italian Concerto" as well as showpieces by Rachmaninoff, Liszt and Busoni based on specific works by Bach. 7 p.m., at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Tickets are $35, $27, $17.50. Call 703-993-2787.
Pedals for progress. The Little River United Church of Christ, Annandale, sponsors a bicycle collection for Pedals for Progress from 12-3 p.m., in their parking lot. Pedals for Progress is a charitable organization that collects used bicycles and ships them to developing countries in Latin America, Africa and the Pacific Islands, where they are reconditioned and distributed at low cost to poor working adults. Participants are asked to bring any adult or child's bike that is in repairable condition and a denotation of at least $10 to help cover the shipping cost of each bike. All donations are tax deductible, and donators will receive a receipt. The Church is located at 8410 Little River Turnpike. 703 978-3060.
Art Exhibit. The Loft Gallery features works by Marcia Toepfer in a show titled "A Day in the Country." These oil paintings and watercolors capture the peaceful surroundings of Leesburg, the mountains of New York State, English villages and European rivers. Exhibit runs through Sunday, June 6. The Loft Gallery is located at 313 Mill St., Occoquan.
<cal1>Monday/May 17
<cal2>Children's Stories. Bedtime stories and activities, at 7 p.m., come to the Kingstowne Public Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria in your pajamas. Ages 3-5 are welcome with an adult. For more information, call 703-339-4610.
Children's Stories. A Day at the Farm. Stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult. 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For more information, call 703-644-7333.
Live music. Dave Hill with New Music Showcase at TT Reynold's, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 703-591-9292.
<cal1>Tuesday/May 18
<cal2>Library Book Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Ask at the information desk for this month's selection. For more information, call 703-293-6227.
Book Group. 11 a.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Join the Book Discussion Group for "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk. For more information, call 703-978-5600.
Children's Stories. A Day at the Farm. Stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult. 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For more information, call 703-644-7333.
Evening Book Club presents "The Giver" by Lois Lowry and/or "Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival" by Velma Wallis, 7:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For more information, call 703-644-7333.
Live music. Voodoo Blue at TT Reynold's, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and older. Call 703-591-9292.
<cal1>Wednesday/May 19.
<cal2>'Hey Sprout,' Parents and children join in for a morning of stories, activities and crafts, at 10:30 a.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-293-6227.
Breakfast Meeting. Tyson's Business and Professional Women presents Mark Sickles (D-43rd), at its monthly breakfast meeting 7:30 a.m., at Holland & Knight LLP, 1600 Tysons Blvd., No. 700, McLean. Cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. For information or reservations, call Liz Simpson at 703-734-0342.
Live music. Welbilt at TT Reynold's, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292.
<cal1>Thursday/May 20.
<cal2>Join the 'Family Search,' at 2 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Use the genealogy database and the Family History Catalog to search for your ancestors. Ages 12 and up, for more information, call 703-293-6227.
Children's Stories. Join 'Tiny Tots' for short stories, fingerplays, and activities 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Ages 13-17 months are welcome with an adult. For more information, call 703-644-7333.
Children's Stories. Join the 'Small One-ders' for very short stories, fingerplays and activities at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Ages 18-23 months are welcome with an adult. For more information, call 703-644-7333.
Band Concert. Lake Braddock's Jazz Band and Trombone Choir performs at 7:30 p.m., in the Little Theater, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. For more information call 703-426-1072 or visit www.lbband.org.
Live music. Sould at TT Reynold's, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292.
Live Music. Ill Nino and Swythe. 7 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $17 the day of the show. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit www.jaxxroxx.com or call 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Friday/May 21
<cal2>Live Music. Mannekin, Punch Buggy, Vollmer and Nawat. 7 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $10. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit www.jaxxroxx.com or call 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Saturday/May 22
<cal2>Morning at the Movies presents "Shrek 2". 9 a.m., at the Lee Highway Multiplex in Merrifield. Hosted by Ashley-Fister Cole Foundation. Children $5, Adults $8, all proceeds go to Melanoma Support Group. Call 703-323-4683 or e-mail bcole2@cox.net for details.
Sheryl J. Anderson. Television writer/producer and West Springfield High School graduate discusses her first novel "Killer Heels," a story about a New York advice columnist who investigates a colleague's murder. The discussion begins at 7 p.m., at the Borders at Springfield, 6701 Frontier Drive, is free and open to the public. Call 703-924-4894.
Girl Scout Fun Day. Join girls and adult volunteers from Association 52 (Springfield, Lorton, Burke and surrounding neighborhoods) from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., for a yard sale and Girl Scout Fun Day in the front yard of Springfield United Methodist Church, 7047 Old Keene Mill Road. Food, drinks and activities for girls will be available in addition to the yard sale. For more information, call Sharon Fontanella at 703-451-4680 or Dale Hook at 703-866-1840.
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra performs Brahms' "Concerto for Violin and Cello" and selections from Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet" ballet on the final concert of its 2003-2004 season in the Concert Hall of George Mason University Center of the Arts. Concert begins at 8 p.m., with a free pre-concert lecture by radio station WGMS's Chip Brienza at 7 p.m. Soloists for the evening are violinist David Salness and cellist Evelyn Elsing. FSO Music Director William Hudson conducts. Tickets range from $21 to $46 and can be purchase at www.tickets.com, 703-218-6500 or at the box office at the GMU Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Group discounts and half-price tickets for students, teachers, military, police, firefighters and EMT personnel available. Call 703-827-0600 for more information.
Computers. Learn how to create modify and master databases with Microsoft Access, at 2:30 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-293-6227.
Cultural Heritage Celebration. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke, for music, dance, food and crafts. All ages are welcome. For more information, call 703-978-5600.
'Neighborhood Snakes.' 10:15 a.m., at Richard Byrd Public Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Join Hidden Pond Nature Center's naturalist to learn about snakes found in Fairfax County. For more information, call 703-451-8055.
Free Garage Sale. New World Unity Church sponsors Recirculation Day, a free garage sale, 9 a.m., at the Irving Middle School parking lot. Items such as household goods, clothes, toys and furniture will be given away free by those in the community who have collected items from the home that no longer serve them but can serve others. To donate items, bring them on Saturday before 9 a.m., to Irving Middle School, 8100 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. For information, call 703-690-7925.
Live music. Quitter UK with Rotoscope at TT Reynold's, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $10; this show is open to patrons 18 years old and older. Call 703-591-9292.
Live Music. Skid Row, Blackberry Smoke, ZONE 13 and Orion. 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $20. Must be at least 21 to attend. For more information, visit www.jaxxroxx.com or call 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Sunday/May 23
<cal2>"Let There Be Music." The Wakefield Chorale presents its 23rd annual Spring Concert, "Let There be Music," at the Ernst Cultural Center on the Annandale Campus of NOVA Community College. Event begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or from chorale members. Contributions are welcomed. For more information, call 703-938-8044.
Blood Drive. Participate in the Inova Blood Drive 12-5 p.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Free cholesterol screening with a blood donation. Photo ID required. Appointments preferred. For more information, call 703-698-3885.
Violin Recital. Lutheran Church of the Abiding Presence presents a recital featuring Chris Franke on violin and Lisa Emenheiser on piano. Free. Event begins at 3 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Abiding Presence is located at 6304 Lee Chapel Road, Burke. For more information, call 703-451-9391.
Live Music. The Misfits, The Sirens, Coitus, Die Cheerleader Die and Shadow Theory. 5 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $22 the day of the show. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit www.jaxxroxx.com or call 703-569-5940.
Fitness Festival. Terra Centre Elementary hosts the third annual Family Fun Fitness Festival on Sunday, May 23, from 8 a.m. to noon. Activities include a 5K fun run, rock climbing wall, olympus gym events, a circus club demonstration, preschool activities by My Gym and fitness challenges. Free. For more information, call Stephanie McKenna at 703-250-1527. Terra Centre Elementary is located at 6000 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke.