Calendar of Events

Wednesday, September 22, 2004

<cal1>Thursday/Sept. 23

<cal2>Boys Club. All-male book discussion group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Kings Park Library. Open to guys ages 11-16, accompanied by an adult. To register, call 703-978-5600. Kings Park Library is located at 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke.

Child's Play. Stories and activities at 10:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library. Open to ages 2-3, accompanied by an adult. To register, call 703-644-7333. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.

College Night. TT Reynolds presents College Night, featuring a live DJ. TT Reynolds is located at 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more information, call 703-591-9292.

Miniature Golf Classic. United Community Ministries, in connection with Bryant Alternative High School, sponsors the second annual "Puttin' Youth First" Miniature Golf Classic. Event takes place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Mid-Atlantic Golf Center, 6625 South Van Dorn St. Tickets are $15 per person, or $50 for a family of four. For more information or for tickets call 703-768-7106, ext. 327.

Theatrical Performance. George Mason University's Center for the Arts and its Multimedia Performance Studio presents Cyburbia Productions' "Silence and Darkness: A Live Movie for the Cell Phone Age." Join Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison as they witness all of the "improvements" their inventions have wrought. Show begins at 8 p.m., at the Performance Studio at Harris Theater. Tickets are $10 general admission, free for GMU students, faculty and staff, and $5 for other students with IDs. For tickets call 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com. Center for the Arts complex is located at the intersection of Braddock Road and route 123.

Clothing Fair. The Giving Closet sponsors its fall clothes fair from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at Dunn Loring Park, off Gallows Road. For more information, call 703-242-2129.

Hike in the Park. The Sierra Club sponsors a 9-mile hike at 10 a.m., at Wakefield/Lake Accotink parks. Hike is at a steady pace over variable terrain. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch and water, but no pets. Event starts at first parking lot. A $1 optional donation is requested. For more information, call 703-451-7965 or e-mail HenriComeau@aol.com.

Lecture Series. In conjunction with the Fall for the Book Festival, a panel discussion titled "50 Years After Brown," discussing the Brown vs. Board of Education case, takes place from 1:30-3 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Event is free, open to the public. For more information, visit http://library.gmu.edu/finley or call 703-993-2251.

<cal1>Friday/Sept. 24

<cal2>Golf Fund-raiser. The Ashley Fister Cole Foundation sponsors its second annual "Driving for Surviving" Melanoma Charity Golf Classic at Bristow Manor Golf Club, Bristow, Va. Shotgun start at 1 p.m., $90 fee. For more information, call 703-323-4683.

Fall Fables. Seasonal stories, activities and crafts at 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library. Open to ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult. To register, call 703-451-8055. Richard Byrd Library is located at 7250 Commerce St., Springfield.

Live Music. The Speaks and Spectre perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 703-591-9292.

Players Performance. The Springfield Community Theater, in collaboration with the Greenspring Players, present the Neil Simon comedy "The Sunshine Boys" at 7:30 p.m., at Greenspring’s Village Square Theatre, 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. For more information or for tickets call 703-978-7650.

<cal1>Saturday/Sept. 25

<cal2>Yard Sale. Terra Grande Community Association sponsors a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Terra Grande/Rolling Road. Rain date set for Sept. 25. For more information, call 703-455-0575.

Flea Market. Springfield-Franconia Host Lion's Club sponsors a flea market at the VRE parking lot on Hechinger Drive. Cost is $10 per parking space. For schedule or more information, call 703-960-6739.

Bug Bonanza. A naturalist from Hidden Pond Nature Center reveals the world of six and eight-legged creatures, at 10:15 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library. Open to all ages. To register, call 703-451-8055. Richard Byrd Library is located at 7250 Commerce St., Springfield.

Band Battle. Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub presents the Battle of the Band Quarter Semi-final Round. Tickets are $7. For more information, call 703-569-5940. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield.

Live Music. Concerts from Kirkwood presents the Shanghai Quartet at 4 p.m., at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church. The concert is free and open to the public, and patrons should plan to arrive early. Freewill donations are appreciated to support the concert series. For more information, call 703-451-5320 or visit www.kirkwoodpres.com. Kirkwood Presbyterian Church is located at 8336 Carrleigh Parkway, Springfield.

Irish Festival. The Father William Corby Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the O'Neill-Malcom Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann present the Irish Folk Festival from 12-6 p.m., at Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax City. Festival offers three stages of continuous traditional Irish music and dance. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair and an umbrella. For more information, call 703-978-8265 or 301-622-6582.

Fall Bazaar. St. Mark's Coptic Church and Little Flock Christian School sponsors a Fall Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Activities include Egyptian artifacts and antiques, car wash, attic treasures, children's games, food and music. For more information, call 703-591-4444. St. Mark's is located at 11911 Braddock Road, Fairfax.

Players Performance. The Springfield Community Theater, in collaboration with the Greenspring Players, presents the Neil Simon comedy "The Sunshine Boys" at 7:30 p.m., at Greenspring’s Village Square Theatre, 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. For more information or for tickets call 703-978-7650.

<cal1>Sunday/Sept. 26

<cal2>Live Performance. George Mason University's Department of Music presents the Jean Carrington Cook Memorial Concert, featuring students and faculty of GMU. Concert takes place at 3 p.m., at the Concert Hall. Tickets are $10. For more information, or for tickets, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com.

Inova Blood Drive from noon to 5 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library. Photo ID required. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins are taken on space availability. To register, call 703-644-7333. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.

Movie Night. TT Reynolds presents movie night. Call 703-591-9292 for more information on times and the movie selection. TT Reynolds is located at 10414 Main St., Fairfax.

Theatrical Performance. George Mason University's Center for the Arts and its Multimedia Performance Studio presents Cyburbia Productions' "Silence and Darkness: A Live Movie for the Cell Phone Age." Join Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison as they witness all of the "improvements" their inventions have wrought. Show begins at 2 p.m., at the Performance Studio at Harris Theater. Tickets are $10 general admission, free for GMU students, faculty and staff, and $5 for other students with IDs. For tickets call 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com. Center for the Arts complex is located at the intersection of Braddock Road and route 123.

Swap Meet. Trips for Kids Metro D.C. sponsors a Bicycle Swap Meet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Robert E. Lee High School. Admission is $5. Table rentals are $25 for those wanting to sell items. For more information, visit www.tfkmetrodc.org. Robert E. Lee High School is located at 6540 Franconia Road, Springfield.

Players Performance. The Springfield Community Theater, in collaboration with the Greenspring Players, presents the Neil Simon comedy "The Sunshine Boys" at 2 p.m., at Greenspring’s Village Square Theatre, 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. For more information or for tickets call 703-978-7650.

<cal1>Monday/Sept. 27

<cal2>Monday Night Football at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more information, call 703-591-9292.

Performing Arts. George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts presents "Stupid Frailty: Performance Works by Laura Zam." Shows take place at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Harris Theater. Free. For more information, call 703-993-8794. For directions, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa/directions.html.

<cal1>Tuesday/Sept. 28

<cal2>Welcome Fall. Seasonal stories and activities at 10:15 at Pohick Regional Library. Open to children ages 2-3, accompanied by an adult. To register, call 703-644-7333. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.

Reel Book Club. Participants read Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book," Pohick Regional Library shows the movie at 6:30 p.m. and hosts a discussion. Open to ages 8-16. To register, call 703-644-7333. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.

Book Discussion. Kingstowne Library hosts discussion of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," at 7:30 p.m. To register, call 703-339-4610. Kingstowne Library is located at 6500 Landsdowne Centre.

Live Music. New Music Showcase performs at 8 p.m. at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 703-591-9292.

<cal1>Wednesday/Sept. 29

<cal2>Live Show. Jaxx Concert Hall and Night Club presents The Reverend Horton Heat, The Hackensaw Boys and Off Transmission. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, and the show starts at 8 p.m. This is a 21 and up show. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. 703-569-5940.

Child's Play. The Fairfax City Regional Public Library offers stories, activities and a craft at 10:30 a.m. Open to children ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 703-293-6227. Fairfax City Regional Library is located at 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax.

Welcome Fall. Seasonal stories and activities at 10:15 at Pohick Regional Library. Open to children ages 2-3, accompanied by an adult. To register, call 703-644-7333. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.

Local Health & Aging Resources. Richard Bird Library offers a program at 10 a.m. on how Senior Navigator can be used to held seniors, caregivers, professionals and volunteers. To register, call 703-451-8055. Richard Byrd Library is located at 7250 Commerce St., Springfield.

<cal1>Thursday/Sept. 30

<cal2>Home Sweet Home. Kingstowne Library presents stories and activities about homes, at 1 p.m. Open to ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult. To register, call 703-339-4610. Kingstowne Library is located at 6500 Landsdowne Centre.

College Night. TT Reynolds presents College Night, featuring a live DJ. TT Reynolds is located at 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more information, call 703-591-9292.

<cal1>Friday/Oct. 1

<cal2>Theatrical Performance. George Mason University's Center for the Arts and its Multimedia Performance Studio presents Cyburbia Productions' "Silence and Darkness: A Live Movie for the Cell Phone Age." Join Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison as they witness all of the "improvements" their inventions have wrought. Show begins at 8 p.m., at the Performance Studio at Harris Theater. Tickets are $10 general admission, free for GMU students, faculty and staff, and $5 for other students with IDs. For tickets call 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com. Center for the Arts complex is located at the intersection of Braddock Road and route 123.

Live Show. The George Mason University Center for the Arts presents Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration Tour's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." Show starts at 8 p.m., at the Concert Hall, and tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 years old and younger. For more information call 703-218-6500 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.

<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 2

<cal2>Flea Market. Springfield-Franconia Host Lion's Club sponsors a flea market at the Springfield Plaza. Cost is $15 per parking space. For schedule or more information, call 703-960-6739.

Memory Walk. The Alzheimers Association sponsors a 2004 Memory Walk for Alzheimers disease at 8:30 a.m., at the George Mason University campus, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 10:00 a.m. To register or make a donation, call 1-800-728-9255 or visit http://ncamemorywalk.kinter.org

Civil War Tour. The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum sponsors a driving and walking tour of the Prince William Civil War sites. Tours take place from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 703-978-6820 or 703-978-3371.

Railroad Tour. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum sponsors a fall tour at 8:30 a.m. Participants will tour seldom seen Civil War sites in Prince William County. Stops include the 1st Military Railroad, Blackburn's Ford, Mayfield Fort, Confederate fortifications in and around the Manassas Museum, Jackson's famous Manassas Junction raid, the Canon Branch Fort, the Bristoe Station Battlefield, and more if time allows. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for non-members. All proceeds go to museum. The museum is located at 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. Participants are asked to bring money for lunch in Old Town Manassas. For more information, call 703-425-9225.

Latin Tribute. The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra presents the performance "Tribute to Tito Puente," 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts. Tickets are $36, $28, $18, and can be charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or purchased online at www.tickets.com. The Center for the Arts complex is located on the Fairfax campus of GMU at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.

Fall for Fairfax. The 12th annual Fall for Fairfax takes place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway. Activities include scarecrow making, hayrides, pumpkin painting, a farmer's market, pony rides, petting zoo, crafts, food, more than 50 exhibitors and merchants, and much more. Admission is free. For more information, call 703-324-3247 or visit www.FallForFairfax.com.

Live Show. The George Mason University Center for the Arts presents Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration Tour's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." Show starts at 10 a.m., at the Concert Hall, and tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 years old and younger. For more information, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.

Jazz Performance. Rick Whitehead, Washington Metro area's noted jazz guitarist, performs at 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Center for the Arts. Tickets are $18-$36, and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500.

Country Fair. Pohick Church sponsors its country fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include a hodge-podge yard sale, children's games, moon bounce, turkey shoot, apple butter making and food. For more information, call 703-339-6572. Pohick Church is located at 9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton.

Fashion Show. Truro Church presents the Mother/Daughter Fashion Show and Brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to moms and their daughters, ages 8-12 years old. Cost is $20 per family, and $10 for additional guests. Truro Church is located at 10520 Main St., Fairfax. For more information, call 703-273-1300 ext. 312.

Orchestra Performance. The Community Concerts Association of Fairfax presents "Artie Shaw Orchestra" at 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax High School Auditorium, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Single tickets are $20, and tickets for school-age students are $10. For information call 703 273 2547 or visit the Web site at www.fairfaxcommconcerts.org.

<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 3

<cal2>Race. The fourth annual Kit Callahan's Miracle Mile event takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at George Mason University in Fairfax. Proceeds of the event to benefit Brain Injury Services Inc. and Northern VA Brain Injury Association. For more information, visit www.kitsmiraclemile.org or to register go to www.signmeupsports.com.

Music Performance. George Mason University Center for the Arts presents Jeffrey Siegel's "Keyboard Conversations: Splendor from Silence" at 7 p.m. Tickets are $17.50 to $35, and can be charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or purchased online at www.tickets.com. The Center for the Arts complex is located on the Fairfax campus of GMU at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.

Players Performance. The Springfield Community Theater, in collaboration with the Greenspring Players, presents the Neil Simon comedy "The Sunshine Boys" at 2 p.m. at Greenspring’s Village Square Theatre, 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. For more information or for tickets call 703-978-7650.

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