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Tuesday, November 2, 2004

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<lst>To have community events listed free in the Great Falls Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Joy Allen at GreatFalls@connectionnewspapers.com, or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged.

<<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 3

<cal2>Mothers First Ñ Great Falls 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. November's meetings are Nov. 3 and 17, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Great Falls Library. Call 703-827-5922, or visit www.mothersfirst.org.

Coffee Talk. Conversation Cafe, a drop-in, hosted conversation group, discusses everything from everyday feelings to actions as a society. Group meets at 7 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Topic is "Election 2004: What's the Cost of Victory and Defeat?" 703-554-9595, www.conversationcafe.org.

Live Show. Acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg performs at 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. For more information or for tickets call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.

McLean Newcomers Club, a social organization made up of newcomers and not-so-newcomers from McLean and its environs, meets Nov. 3, at 10:30 a.m., at a member's home for coffee. Call Jackie 703-790-8284 for information, or e-mail mcleannewcomers@yahoo.com.

Great Falls Friend November Meeting. 8 a.m., at the Old Brogue in the Snuggery, Great Falls. Have a light breakfast, network and discuss the Friends Board for 2005, strategy for recruiting volunteers and the July 4 celebration. Call Candace Bovee, 703-759-0375.

Roundup Time. Wild West stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call 703-356-0770 to register.

<cal1>Thursday/Nov. 4

<cal2>The Great Falls Woman's Club Scholarship Fund Bridge Jamboree takes place at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Light lunch and refreshments available. Players of all levels included. Donation of $30 per person benefits the Great Falls Woman's Club Scholarship Fund. Deadline for reservations is Nov. 1. Call Carolyn at 703-749-2838.

Mothers & More of Northern Virginia General Meeting. Mothers & More is a support organization for women who have altered their career path to care for their young children at home. General meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at the Fairfax County Government Center at 7:30 p.m. Call 866-716-7766 for more information. Visitors are welcome. Free.

Live Music. Irish rock groups Clumsy Lovers and The Navigators perform at 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. For more information or to buy tickets call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.

Great Falls Woman's Club's Scholarship Fund Bridge Jamboree takes place at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Numerous prizes to be awarded; light lunch and refreshments will be available.ÊPlayers of all levels included. Donation of $30 per person benefits the Great Falls Woman's Club Scholarship Fund. Deadline for reservations is Nov. 1. Call Carolyn at 703-749-2838.

Baby Chicks. 11-11:45 a.m., at Riverbend Nature Center, 703-759-9018. For children 9 months to 2 years. Introduce babies to nature through a stroller ride or hike through the woods. Trails are paved, grassy or packed dirt with some bumps. Hiking shoes and sturdy strollers recommended. No umbrella strollers. Indoor activities in case of bad weather. Reservations and advance payment required.

Aquila Theatre Company presents H.G. WellsÕ ÒThe Invisible ManÓ for one performance at 8 p.m., at Alden Theatre in the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. Tickets are $26, $22 for McLean district residents, and $18 for resident students and seniors. To purchase tickets, stop by the Alden Theatre Box Office, or to charge tickets by telephone, call Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT. For information, call 703-790-9223, or visit www.mcleancenter.org.

<cal1>Friday/Nov. 5

<cal2>Live Show. The Amazing Kreskin performs at 8 p.m., at the Barns at Wolf Trap. Witness this world-famous mentalist's abilities, mind-bending predictions and side-splitting hilarity. No infants or small children permitted. Tickets are $20. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.

Live Show. Roots multi-instrumentalist David Lindley performs at 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.

The Great Zucchini. Wacky interactive magic show sponsored by the Friends of the Dolley Madison Library. Age 2-6 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call 703-356-0770 to register.

"Twelfth Night." New York and London Õs Aquila Theatre Company presents ShakespeareÕs "Twelfth Night" at the Alden Theatre in McLean at 8 p.m. Tickets are $26, $22 for McLean district residents, and $18 for resident students and seniors. The Alden Theatre is housed in the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. To purchase tickets, stop by the Alden Theatre Box Office, or to charge tickets by telephone, call Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT. Call 703-790-9223, or visit: www.mcleancenter.org

The Claude Moore Colonial Farm's Annual Garage Sale. Friday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Two-day fund-raising event features items donated over past year to this privately operated national park. Stock up on books, household items, china and glassware, decoratives, lamps, pictures, small appliances and furniture, gardening and other tools, jewelry, toys and other goods. All sales proceeds benefit the Claude Moore Colonial Farm's educational programs. Visit www.1771.org/directions.htm.

The Dinner Dogs perform as part of the Alden Theatre's McLean Kids Performance Series for Young People. 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $8, $6 for McLean district residents. The Alden Theatre is housed in the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. To purchase tickets, stop by the Alden Theatre Box Office, or to charge tickets by telephone, call Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT. For information, call 703-790-9223, or visit: www.mcleancenter.org.

Southbound Raptors. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., at Riverbend Nature Center, 703-759-9018. Venture to Waggoners Gap in Pennsylvania to witness hawks, eagles and falcons riding the mountain ridges toward their wintering grounds. Reservations and advance payment required. $25.

Unusual Holiday Arrangements. 1-3:30 p.m., Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, 703-642-5173. Chris Polychrones, floral designer, shows how to jazz up holiday arrangements. $12.

<cal1>SATURDAY/NOV. 6

<cal2>Fall Garden Tour. 10 a.m., at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. View late-blooming perennials in the 95-acre garden park led by Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority chief horticulturist Doris Rodriguez. Learn bulb-planting techniques and how to prepare a garden for winter. Free. Reservations recommended. For more information or to register, call 703-255-3631.

Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Sponsored by the Friends of Tysons-Pimmit Library. 703-790-8088.

Old Firehouse Battle of the Bands. 7-11 p.m., at the Old Firehouse Teen Center, a satellite program of the McLean Community Center, located at 1440 Chain Bridge Road. Only Fairfax County high-school students with a valid photo ID will be admitted. Admission is free for Old Firehouse members, and $6 for all others. Bands entered into the competition are Bannerwood, Point Hollow, Sound Riot, Downtown Singapore and Falls Church. For more information, contact the Old Firehouse Teen Center at 703-448-TEEN (8336) or oldfirehouse@verizon.net.

Live Music. The Rekooperators, featuring Jimmy Vivino, Al Kooper, Anton Fig and Mike Merritt, perform at 7:30 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Tickets are $25. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.

Book Sale. The Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Library sponsors a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library. Come peruse the special selection of books for all ages. For more information, call 703-790-8088. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is located at 7584 Leesburg Pike.

Live Music. Folk musician Tish Hinojosa performs at 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Rachel Garlin opens. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566 or online at www.jamminjava.com.

Community dance. Join country-western dance enthusiasts for family-friendly fun from 8:30-11:30 p.m. at Potomac Swing Dance Club, 146 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Smoke- and alcohol-free. Admission is $10 for adults, free for children under 18 and includes lessons from 7:30-8:30 p.m., DJ and refreshments. For more information or to get a special introductory dance coupon, call the Northern Virginia Country-Western Dance Association at 703-860-4941 or visit www.nvcwda.com.

Art for the Arts Exposition and Sale. Wolf TrapÕs final fund-raising event of the season for its nationally renowned education programs takes place Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at theÊCenter for Education at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Admission is free. Art for the Arts is an open house exposition and art sale, with a complimentary wine tasting and a light buffet. The first 200 guests will receive a $25 Broadway Gallery Gift Certificate. Call Wolf Trap Special Events office at 703-255-4030.ÊFor information on Wolf TrapÕs Associates, call 703-255.1940 or visit www.wolftrap.org.

Toddle on Over. Stories and activities. Age 15-23 months with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. To register, call 703-757-8560.

Falls Walk. Visit Great Falls Park and take a 30-minute walk with a ranger to Overlook 2. Along the way, explore the natural and cultural aspects of the park. Wear comfortable shoes and meet at 1 p.m., at the Visitor Center.

Don't Hate Me Because I'm Ugly. 2-2:30 p.m. Learn about the vultures soaring over Great Falls Park. Meet a park ranger at the Visitor Center. The program is free; reservations required. Call 703-285-2965.

Colvin Run Dance Band. Dance to the Colvin Run Dance Band's Big Band sound, 9 p.m.-midnight, at the Colvin Run School House, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. $12 per person. Fox trot lesson, 8 p.m., $5 per person. For information, call 703-430-6657.

The Fairfax Genealogical Society is having a special educational event, Genealogy Clinic, to provide members and the community with a chance to schedule a one-on-one consultation with a professional genealogist to discuss their genealogy research problems. Free; community invited. 9 a.m.-noon, at the Dunn Loring Fire Station, 2148 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring. For information, visit www.fxgs.org.

Mending Split Rail Fences. Saturday, Nov. 6, 1-4 p.m., at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Learn how vital strong, sturdy fences were in 18th-century rural America, and help this Colonial farm family prepare for winter. Participatory event for families and groups. Free admission with Claude Moore Colonial Farm Membership. Adults $3; children 3-12 and senior citizens $2. AAA discount. Weather permitting. 703-903-9330, www.1771.org/directions.htm.

Winter Container Workshop. 10-11:30 a.m., at Historic Green Spring. 1-3 p.m., at Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, 703-642-5173. Enhance a deck, patio or entrance with a container of winter-hardy plants. Plants, soil and containers included. $48.

<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 7

<cal2>The Capitol Steps appears at 7 p.m., at Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School. Doors open at 5 p.m. for light fare, appetizers and cash bar. Tickets are $35 in advance or $50 at the door. Order online at www.djopto.org. Open seating. O'Connell Auditorium, 6600 Little Falls Road, Arlington, 703-729-0100. Proceeds support DJO student activities.

Live Music. Bill Frisell with Viktor Krauss and Kenny Wollesen perform at 7:30 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Tickets are $25. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.

IONA, a pan-Celtic band, performs at 4, 6 and 8 p.m., at the Old Brogue Irish Pub, in the Great Falls Village Centre off Georgetown Pike. $12 per sitting; season ticket for four consecutive Sunday concerts is $40. Make a reservation by calling 703-759-3309; space is limited.

Live Music. Jazz/rock fusion musician Michael Fath performs at 7 p.m. at Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $15. For more information or to buy tickets, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.

Canal Trail Hike. 2-3 p.m. Join a Great Falls National Park ranger for a 1-hour walk along the scenic Patowmack Canal Trail. Approximately one mile over even terrain will be covered. The program is free; reservations required. Call 703-285-2965.

Young Soloists Recital. Concerts at the Alden, sponsored by the Music Friends of the Fairfax County Public Library, presents a program of four talented young musicians Ñ Kimberly Hou, piano; Patricia Wnek, violin; Leah Meredith, violin; and Jennifer Coon, violin Ñ at 3 p.m., at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Free; no ticket required.

Artists' Opening Reception at Historic Green Spring. 1-3 p.m., at Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, 703-642-5173. The Waterford Weavers Guild exhibits its work at Historic Green Spring and the Horticulture Center, Oct. 27-Dec. 27.

<cal1>Monday/Nov. 8

<cal2>Preschool Storytime. Share stories, songs and fun. Age 1-5 with adult. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m., at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-757-8560.

River Rats, Water Critters. For children 6-9. 3-4 p.m., at Riverbend Nature Center, 703-759-9018. Be prepared to get wet while investigating who lives in Riverbend's streams and ponds. Reservations and advance payment required. $5.

<cal1>Tuesday/Nov. 9

<cal2>NARFE Meeting. Judy Park, legislation director for the National Association for Retired People (NARFE), addresses the McLean Chapter of NARFE at the 1 p.m. monthly meeting at McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Park will speak about the impact of the November election results on NARFE. Public welcome. Bring a dish to share for the noon potluck lunch. 703-560-8648.

Live Show. Singer/songwriter Charlotte Kendrick performs at 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $10. For more information or to buy tickets, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.

The McLean Unit of the Fairfax League of Women Voters meets Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 12:30 p.m., at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. The discussion topic is "Restorative Justice." The community is welcome. Call 703-448-6626 for information.

<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 10

<cal2>Times for 2Õs. Stories and rhymes at 11 a.m. at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Open to ages 24-35 months, with an adult. For more information, call 703-790-8088. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is located at 7584 Leesburg Pike.

Open House for ESL Students. Learn about library resources for English-language learners at 7:30 p.m. at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Adult students and teachers are welcome to attend. For more information, call 703-790-8088. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is located at 7584 Leesburg Pike.

Jeff Shaara, author of "Gods and Generals," introduces his latest wartime historical novel, "To The Last Man : A Novel of the First World War." 7:30 p.m., at the Borders at Tysons Corner, 8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. For more information, call 703-556-7766.

Great Falls Historical Society November Meeting. "Here Lies Fairfax County," presented by Jack Lewis Hiller, takes place at 8 p.m., at the Grange Hall, 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Hiller is a member of the Fairfax County History Commission. Free. For information, call 703-759-2626 or 703-759-2378 or visit www.gfhs.org.

Turkey Tales. Stories, activities and a craft about turkeys. Age 2-5 with adult. 11 a.m., at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. To register, call 703-757-8560.

Turkey Tales. Thanksgiving stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call 703-356-0770 to register.

Pee Wee Explorers: Something Fishy. For children 3-5. 10-10:45 a.m. or 1-1:45 p.m., at Riverbend Nature Center, 703-759-9018. Stories, games, craft and activities teach fish facts. Reservations and advanced payment required.

Holiday Tea for Young Ladies. 2-3:30 p.m. at a later date. Bring an American Girl doll or another favorite friend for a special holiday tea party and craft. Prepaid, nonrefundable reservations by Nov. 10. $15 per child. 703-759-2771. Colvin Run Mill Historic Site is located at 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls.

<cal1>Thursday/Nov. 11

<cal2>Live Music. Violinist and singer/songwriter Andrew Bird performs at 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For more information or for tickets, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.

<cal1>Friday/Nov. 12

<cal2>Live Music. The Barns at Wolf Trap presents "An Evening with Alex de Grassi" at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.

Live Music. Kevin Kinney performs at 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information or for tickets, visit www.jamminjava.com or call 703-255-1566.

The Lunch Pack. Bring a lunch and listen to stories. Ages 2-6 with adult. 12:30 p.m., at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call to register, 703-356-0770.

Herbal Gifts from the Garden. 1:30-3 p.m., at Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, 703-642-5173. Spend the afternoon creating herbal vinegars, bath salts, bath bags and other herbal delights for holiday gifts. $35.

<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 13

<cal2>The Kennedys perform live music, 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 231 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. For information and tickets, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.

"Swing for Swings." This dance fund-raiser, sponsored by Weichert, Realtors' McLean Center, Dolley Madison and Old Dominion offices, raises money for the construction of Clemyjontri Park, an innovative Fairfax County park designed to be completely handicapped accessible. 7:30-11:30 p.m., at Saint Luke's Catholic School in McLean. Food and a cash bar will be offered, and live music will be provided by King James & the Serfs of Swing. Includes free swing lesson. To purchase tickets, call Ann Nichols at Weichert's McLean Center Office, 703-893-1500, 1355 Beverly Road.

Going Batty. Kick off Children's Book Week with Jerry Schneider and the study of bats at 2 p.m. at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Open to ages 6-12, and participants are asked to bring a clean t-shirt to decorate. For more information, call 703-790-8088. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is located at 7584 Leesburg Pike.

Art Auction. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Hosted by the Zonta Club of Fairfax County, proceeds benefit the club's Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University scholarship funds. Dress is business casual. Art preview, 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. 703-866-7167.

Snakes Alive. Explore the habits and characteristics of these animals. Meet the ranger at 2 p.m., at Great Falls Park Overlook 2. If weather is inclement, meet in the Visitor Center auditorium. The program is free; reservations required. Call 703-285-2965.

The 28th Annual McLean Antiques Show and Sale, sponsored by the McLean Community Center, takes place Saturday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Admission is $6, good for both days of the show. The admission price benefits the Alden TheatreÕs James C. Macdonald Arts Scholarship Fund.

Ski Club of Washington, D.C., Annual Fashion Show, Happy Hour and Membership Meeting. Come see the latest in ski fashions. Enjoy music and dancing to a DJ following the meeting. Tysons Corner Westpark Hotel, 8401 Westpark Drive, McLean. Happy hour begins in the hotel bar at 6 p.m. Fashion show and membership meeting is at 7:30 p.m. in the hotel ballroom, with dancing and cash bar getting under way around 9:30 p.m. Visit www.scwdc.org, call 703-532-7776.

The Northern Virginia Model Railroaders Inc. hosts an open house, 1-5 p.m., in the historic Washington & Old Dominion Railroad station, 231 Dominion Road in downtown Vienna. Come and see the action on Northern VirginiaÕs largest fixed operating HO-scale model railroad. Featuring digital control, sound and smoke. Free admission; however, donations at the door are gratefully accepted. Additional information and directions can be obtained at www.nvmr.org, by e-mail at nvmrinc@hotmail.com, or by calling 703-938-5157 on the day of the open house.

<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 14

<cal2>Singer Seamus Kennedy performs at 4, 6 and 8 p.m., at the Old Brogue Irish Pub, in the Great Falls Village Centre off Georgetown Pike. $12 per sitting. Make a reservation by calling 703-759-3309; space is limited.

The Washington Symphonic Brass performs its program, "Lincoln Portrait," 7:30 p.m., at Saint Luke Catholic Church, McLean. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and military, $10 for students. Call 703-243-1127.

Live Music. Folk rock musicians Peter Case and Bill Mallonee perform at 8:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $12. For more information or for tickets, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.

Discovery Walk. 2-3 p.m. Curious about what lurks behind the Great Falls Park overlooks? Join a ranger for a 1-hour hike to experience features unique to Great Falls Park. Wear hiking footwear and dress for the weather. Meet in the Visitor Center. The program is free; reservations required. Call 703-285-2965.

The 28th Annual McLean Antiques Show and Sale, sponsored by the McLean Community Center, takes place Saturday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Admission is $6, which is good for both days of the show. The admission price benefits the Alden TheatreÕs James C. Macdonald Arts Scholarship Fund.

Waterford Weavers Tour and Tea. 1-3 p.m., at Historic Green Spring, 703-941-7987. Accompany members of the Waterford Weavers Guild on a guided tour of its textile exhibit and display throughout Green Spring Garden Park. Guild artists will be on hand to share their sources of inspiration and explain the different techniques used in creating their art. Prepayment with reservation. $22.

Holiday Ornament Workshop. 2-3:30 p.m., at Colvin Run Mill, 703-759-2771. Make special holiday ornaments. Take two home and leave one behind for the tree in Colvin Run barn. Suitable for children 9 and older and Junior Girl Scout troupes. Prepayment/reservations required. $12. Colvin Run Mill Historic Site is located at 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls.

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