Wednesday/Feb. 16
<cal2>"Exploring Costa Rica: Colors, Creatures & Curiosities," an installation in the Alden Theatre's Travel and Adventure Film Series, is screened at 8 p.m., at the Alden Theatre in the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Hosted by Sandy Mortimer, filmmaker. Tickets are $9, $7 McLean District residents. Call 703-790-9223, or visit www.mcleancenter.org.
McLean Newcomers Club, a social organization made up of newcomers and not-so-newcomers from McLean and its environs, hosts a luncheon Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m. The program features the co-founder of Washington Walks. For reservations, call Jackie at 703-790-8284.
Mothers First - 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. 10 a.m.-noon, at the Great Falls Library. Call 703-827-5922, or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
Mothers & More of Northern Virginia Spring Open House. 7:30 p.m., at Supervisor Bulova’s office at Kings Park Library in Burke. Visitors welcome. Mothers & More offers playgroups, children’s and family activities, guest speakers, a book club, moms nights out, movie nights, chat groups and much more. Call (toll free) 866-716-7766 for more information or e-mail novamoms@yahoo.com.
Evening Book Club. Ask for this month's title at the Information Desk. Adults. 7:30 p.m., at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call 703-757-8560.
Something to Bark About! Doggie stories and activities. Ages 2-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call 703-356-0770 to register.
Wonderful Ones. Stories and rhymes. Ages 10-23 months with adult. 11 a.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-790-8088 to register.
Concert. Alex de Grassi performs at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $18, and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566 or online at www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 17
<cal2>Night-time Friends. Stories, activities and a craft about nighttime animals. Ages 2-5 with adult. 1 p.m., at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call 703-757-8560 to register.
GMRW Luncheon. On Thursday, Feb. 17, the Greater McLean Republican Women (GMRW) hosts Texas senator Kay Bailey Hutchison at its monthly luncheon meeting. Sen. Hutchison will speak about the legacy of American female pioneers and discuss her new book, "American Heroines: The Spirited Women Who Shaped Our Country." Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. The luncheon and talk take place at 11:30 a.m., at Maggiano's at Tysons Galleria in McLean. The cost is $27 per person. To make a reservation to attend this event, contact Donna Royce at 703-734-0135.
Health and Fitness Seminar. The Great Falls Woman's Club conducts a Health and Fitness Seminar on Thursday, Feb. 17, 1-2:30 p.m., at Elite Fitness Concepts, 10123 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Inspiration, information and motivation will come from Julia Kalish, nutritionist, and Michelle Smith, fitness expert. Light refreshments will be served. Call Kathy at 703-430-1587.
Live Show. Blues musician Joe Bonamassa performs at 8 p.m., at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $18, and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Concert. Bill Mallonee and Justin Rosolino perform at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566 or online at www.jamminjava.com.
The Great Falls Optimist Club holds its monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m., in the community meeting room at the Great Falls Library on Georgetown Pike. Non-members are welcome. For information, contact Angela Bongiorno at 703-759-2925.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 18
<cal2>Mommy Prom. Celebrate motherhood. Mothers, daughters, friends and loved ones welcome. 7 p.m., at Holiday Inn Dulles Airport. Black tie optional. Tickets are $40 per person, $45 after Feb. 10. Includes dinner, dancing and silent auction. Call 703-395-0860 or register online at www.olearyscloverfarm.org. All proceeds benefit O'Leary's Clover Farm, a Daniel S. O'Leary Camp for Children with Disabilities.
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 703-356-0770 to register.
Live Show. The Cypress String Quartet performs at 8 p.m., at the Barns at Wolf Trap, as part of the 2004-05 Discovery Series. Tickets are $30, and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Concert. Billy Cerveny performs at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566 or online at www.jamminjava.com.
Charity Citrus Fruit Sale at American Legion Post 270, 1355 Balls Hill Road, McLean. Friday Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 19, 8 a.m.-noon. Proceeds support local community youth, patriotic and veteran needs. Pink seedless grapefruit, temple oranges, and honey tangerines are featured. Visit www.mcleanpost270.org or call 703-356-8259 for additional details.
"Phantom Tollbooth." The Alden Theatre's production of "The Phantom Tollbooth" features the talents of some of McLean's youngest actors. Performances are Feb. 11-20, Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7/$5 for McLean tax district residents. In the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. For tickets, drop by the box office or call 703-573-SEAT.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 19
<cal2>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. Call 703-285-2965.
Snakes Alive. Explore the habits and characteristics of these animals. Meet the ranger at 2 p.m., in the Visitor Center auditorium. The program is free; reservations required. Call 703-285-2965.
Live Concert. Dreamscapes Project and Ilyaimy perform at 9:30 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $8, and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566 or online at www.jamminjava.com.
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. Samba dance lesson, 8 p.m., $5 per person. For information, call 703-430-6557.
Charity Citrus Fruit Sale at American Legion Post 270, 1355 Balls Hill Road, McLean. Friday Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 19, 8 a.m.-noon. Proceeds support local community youth, patriotic and veteran needs. Pink seedless grapefruit, temple oranges, and honey tangerines are featured. Visit www.mcleanpost270.org or call 703-356-8259 for additional details.
"Phantom Tollbooth." The Alden Theatre's production of "The Phantom Tollbooth" features the talents of some of McLean's youngest actors. Performances are Feb. 11-20, Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7/$5 for McLean tax district residents. In the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. For tickets, drop by the box office or call 703-573-SEAT.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 20
<Cal2>Maple Syrup Boil-Down. Celebrate the coming of spring with an old-fashioned maple syrup boil-down, noon-2 p.m. Watch as sap collected from Colvin Run's trees is boiled over an open fire. Free. At Colvin Run Mill Historic Site, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, 703-759-2771.
Hike in the Park. 2-3 p.m., at Great Falls Park. Join a ranger to explore areas of natural and cultural history. Expect moderate terrain and uneven surfaces. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet and the Visitor Center desk. The program is free; reservations required. Call 703-285-2965.
Canal Trail Hike. 2-3 p.m. Join a Great Falls National Park ranger for a one-hour walk along to scenic Patowmack Canal Trail. Approximately one mile over even terrain will be covered. The program is free; reservations required. Meet at the Visitor Center desk. Call 703-285-2965.
"The Art of Patricia Miller," part of the Amadeus Concert Series, takes place at 4 p.m., in St. Francis Parish Hall, Georgetown Pike, Great Falls.
Isla performs Scottish, Irish and Appalachian vocals and instrumentals at the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760-C Walker Road, Great Falls. Concerts are at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Concerts are $14 each. Call 703-759-3309 for reservations.
Barns Dance. The Barns at Wolf Trap hosts a General Admissions Dance, featuring live music by Roomful of Blues, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $20. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Live Music. Margaret Becker performs at 2 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For tickets or more information, visit www.jamminjava.com or call 703-255-1566.
Comedy Improv. Screaming Puppets, a live improv troupe, performs at 6 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students/seniors, and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566 or online at www.jamminjava.com.
Concert. Mark Erelli and Jack Williams perform at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566 or online at www.jamminjava.com.
"Phantom Tollbooth." The Alden Theatre's production of "The Phantom Tollbooth" features the talents of some of McLean's youngest actors. Performances are Feb. 11-20, Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7/$5 for McLean tax district residents. In the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. For tickets, drop by the box office or call 703-573-SEAT.
<cal1>Tuesday/Feb. 22
<cal2>Mothers First - Vienna/McLean 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. 10:15 a.m.-noon, at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 E. Maple Ave., Vienna. Call 703-827-5922, or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
Book Talk for Book Lovers. "Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay," by Michael Chabon. Adults. 7:30 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-790-8088.
"SAT Information Night." Learn about the changes the College Board has made to the SAT test. Presented by teachers from the Georgetown Learning Centers, this program takes place Tuesday, Feb. 22, 7:30 - 9 p.m., at the Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, 703-448-8336. Free.
<cal1>Wednesday/Feb. 23
<cal2>Toddle on Over! Stories and activities. Ages 15-23 months with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call 703-757-8560 to register.
This Little Piggy. Barnyard stories and activities. Ages 2-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call 703-356-0770 to register.
Book Discussion Group. Ask for this month's title. Adults. 7 p.m., at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call 703-356-0770 to register.
"It's Wise to Immunize." Puppet show stresses the importance of immunization. For children up to age 5 with adult. 11 a.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-790-8088 to register.
Musical Performance. They Might Be Giants sing songs from its new children's album at 7 p.m., at Borders at Tysons Corner, 8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. For more information, call 703-556-7766.
Live Music. Folk group Schooner Fare performs at 8 p.m., at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Concert. Honestly, Pallino and Ross Copperman perform at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $8, and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566 or online at www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 24
<cal2>PJs and Popcorn. Family movie with free popcorn. Ask for movie title. All ages. 7 p.m., at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call 703-757-8560 to register.
"It's Story Time: In My Town." Stories, rhymes and crafts. Ages 3-5 with adult. 11 a.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-790-8088 to register.
Live Music. Folk group Schooner Fare performs at 8 p.m., at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Concert. Stephen Kellog and the Sixers perform at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. They are joined by Braddigan and Matt Wertz. For more information or for tickets, visit www.jamminjava.com or call 703-255-1566.
Fairfax Genealogical Society Meeting. Craig Scott, president and CEO, Heritage Books, will discuss World War I records on Feb. 24, 7:30-9 p.m., at Oakton High Middle School, 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna. Free; www.fxgs.org.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 25
<cal2>Live Music. Hawaii's own HAPA performs at 8 p.m., at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $22, and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Concert. Stephen Kellog and the Sixers perform at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. They are joined by Braddigan and Matt Wertz. For more information or for tickets, visit www.jamminjava.com or call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 26
<cal2>Storyteller Donna Washington tells wondrous tales of animals and far-away places. Books and CDs will be available for purchase. All ages. 3 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-790-8088 to register.
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.
Live Music. Hawaii's own HAPA performs at 7:30 p.m., at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $22, and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.wolftrap.org.
Concert. Shane Hines performs at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566 or online at www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 27
<cal2>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.
Discovery Walk. 2-3 p.m. Curious about what lurks behind the Great Falls Park overlooks? Join a ranger for a one-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.
Al Petteway and Amy White perform music on the guitar and mandolin, using percussion and vocals, at the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760-C Walker Road, Great Falls. Concerts are at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Concerts are $14 each. Call 703-759-3309 for reservations.
Live Music. Tom Russell and Andrew Hardin perform at 7 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $15, and can be purchased online at www.jamminjava.com or by calling 703-255-1566.