Ongoing wellness workshops facilitated by Dr. Christos Balis, DC FASA, of Wellspring Healing Arts. All events are held from 7-8:30 p.m., at Worldgate Nutrition Center, 13009 Worldgate Drive, Herndon. For more information, call 703-709-9355.
Artist Lassie Corbett will be teaching a workshop at Herndon Gallery's A Place to Paint, 720 Lynn Street in Herndon. To register, call 703-435-1888.
* Have Fun with Collage: May 28-29. Learn to design collage miniatures like a pro. Take home a matted and framed piece by the end of this workshop.
Explosive Performance is registering student athletes for its 2004 summer camps at the Sport & Health Club location in Herndon. The one-week camps contain two hours of training per day to improve performance in the sport of the athlete's choice. Sessions are broken into two age groups (ages 9-13 and ages 14-18). Camps cost $120 for Sport & Health members and $130 for nonmembers. For more information, contact Rob Rose at 703-709-6584 or visit the EP website at www.epsaq.com.
Groovy Grandparenting class will be held on June 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Hunters Woods Reston Community Center. Participants will learn how to build lasting memories with their grandchildren through activities including arts and crafts, map reading, scavenger hunts, field trips and journal writing. At the conclusion of the class, participants will have the option of taking their grandchildren to a special "Legacy Luncheon." This class is for grandparents only. The fee is $15 for people who live or work in Reston and $30 for all others. Register either in person or by faxing a completed RCC Registration form to 703-476-8617. For more information, contact the Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500 or visit the website at http://www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
Individual Internet Training at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. One-hour sessions with a technology volunteer. All skill levels welcome. Adults. 703-689-2700.
Spanish Chats. 7 p.m. every Wednesday in May at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Informal refresher for people who want to practice Spanish. Adults. 703-689-2700.
Practice Your English. 1 p.m. every Thursday in May at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Conversation group for people learning English. Beginner's level. 703-689-2700.
Practice Your English. 7 p.m. every Monday in May at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Conversation group for people learning English. Beginner's level. Adults. 703-689-2700.
Local Scout troops can complete some or all of the badge requirements for a variety of badges by participating in the scouting programs offered at Frying Pan Park. All programs are limited to 20 participants per session. Available sessions include:
* Brownies — Animal TRY-IT: June 7, 4-5 p.m. $3/scout.
* Jr. Girl Scout — Your Outdoor Surroundings: May 24, 3-5 p.m., and June 2, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $6/scout.
* Bear Scout — Farm Animal Elective: June 9, 4-5 p.m. $3/scout.
* Boy Scout — Animal Science Badge: June 8, 4-5:30 p.m. $6/scout.
* Webelos Forester: May 22, 10-11:30 a.m., and May 26, 4-5:30 p.m. $4/scout.
Other Scouting Programs Offered at Frying Pan Park: Bade programs for Brownies (Eco-Explorer, Watching Wildlife, and Plants), Junior Girl Scouts (Earth Connections, Outdoors in the City, Plants and Animals), Girl Scouts (Wildlife, Eco-Action, Ecology), Bear (Take Care of Your Planet, Sharing Your World with Wildlife), Wolf (Your Living World, Birds), Webelos (Ecosystems, Your Local Environment). Frying Pan Park will custom design a program to meet a group's needs. For more information about any of the programs listed above, visit
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fpp/scouts.htm or call Frying Pan Park at 703-437-9101.
Self-Defense. Classes meet every Sunday at the Reston YMCA, from 4-5:30 p.m. Other classes meet 1-2 hours twice a week: Wednesday, from 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The program is recognized by the Police Martial Arts Association and the American Jujitsu Association. Call 703-435-3824, or the YMCA program manager, Todd Morris, at 703-742-8800.
Swing Dances every Monday night from 7-9 p.m., with a DJ from 9-11 p.m. at the Dulles Hilton. Dance is free for swing students and $5 for others. Visit www.gottaswing.com.
Candlelight Yoga Classes. Ongoing classes are held at tranquil Brown's Chapel in Reston. Students learn gentle stretches, calming breathing practices and deep relaxation. Perfect for beginners to learn simple ways to relieve stress and discomfort. Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. and Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. $60/monthly. Call 703-707-0447. Family yoga classes beginning in the Spring.
Buddhist Meditation Classes. Participants will find "inner peace through gaining a practical understanding of the mind." Classes are conducted by Dr. Meggie Byrne, M.D. of Vajrayogini Buddhist Center and include guided meditations, Buddhist teaching, Q&A and refreshments on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Brown's Chapel, Brown's Chapel Road, Reston. A $10 donation is suggested. Call 202-294-8156 or visit www.meditation-dc.org.
Lamaze Childbirth Classes. Certified Lamaze instructor at the YMCA in Reston. A series of five classes are offered on Tuesday nights, from 7-9 p.m. Call 703-631-4629 for a schedule and to register.
Wee Play. A weekly activity class for ages 2-3 and their parents. Sing songs, make crafts, play with balls, hoops, and paddles, shake the parachute and enjoy a snack. Classes are held at the Classical Ballet Academy in Herndon on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sessions are 10 weeks and cost $90. Call Kathy Brennan to register at 703-403-8699.
Free Healing and Meditation Nights: relax and rejuvenate by doing Meditation on Twin Hearts, a non-denominational and easy to follow meditation. Also experience Pranic Healing — a no touch, modern energy healing technique to reduce stress, improve your health, relationships and discover inner peace. Every Thursday until the end of April at 7:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School (Room# O-3), 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston. Call 703-437-7487 or email info@dcpranichealing.com. Visit www.dcpranichealing.com.
Pastel Drawing. Reston resident Carol Berman will help students learn the medium and improve drawing skills on Thursday mornings, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at her Reston studio. Cost is $15 per session. Call 703-437-9068.
Sing-Along. Sing, Shake & Dance. Fridays at 10 a.m. Come and join a children's music sing-along featuring old and "new" classics. Explore instruments, rhythms and dance. Ages 12-30 months. Presented by Leaping Lizard Parties & more. $8. To register, call 703-948-6195 or lizardparties@cox.net.
Swing Dances every Friday night at the Dulles Hilton in the Solarium room with a live band, from 9 p.m.-midnight. Introductory swing dance class from 8:30-9 p.m. with Sue and Gary. $12 for the evening.
Gentle Hatha Yoga. Classes for beginners and those who would prefer to remain at a Gentle level are offered Saturdays, 12-1:30 p.m., at Brown's Chapel. Cost is $50 for five classes; $12 for drop in. Weekday daytime and evening classes are available in private studio in Reston. Call 703-787-0268.
The Fairfax County offices of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (CBRB) offer free weekly career seminars for those interested in learning more about a career in real estate. Information about the residential real estate profession and the opportunities available are among the topics to be discussed. The seminar is appropriate for those interested in starting a new career as well as for experienced sales associates looking to work with the Company of Choice in the Mid-Atlantic region. To register, call Mary Lou Griggs, branch vice president at 703-476-8440 or email at Mgriggs@coldwellbankermove.com or call Barbara Aaron, branch vice president, 703-471-7220 or email her at Baaron@coldwellbankermove.com.
ESL Courses. Reston Community Center offers English as A Second Language (ESL) courses for adults with beginning to intermediate levels of proficiency in English. The courses will cover basic grammar, conversation, pronunciation and writing. Classes are targeted to people age 16 and older. Students are required to take a free assessment test before they can attend a class. The fee is $20 for people who live or work in Reston and $87 for all others. For information on assessment testing, class locations, dates and times, call the Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500 (TTY/V).
Hogar Hispano of Catholic Charities offers ESL classes at 24 sites throughout Northern Virginia. Cost is $40 per semester and includes a textbook. Call 703-534-9805, Ext. 222 or visit www.ccda.net, for a schedule.