To have community events listed in Centre View, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail to centreview@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Photos, especially color, are encouraged. Deadline is one week before publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-917-6434 with any questions.
<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 17
<cal2>Talent Hunt. The Omicron Kappa Kappa Chapter (OKK) of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., will present its Talent Hunt Program for 2005 at 7 p.m. at Herndon High School, 700 Bennett St. Talented High School students in the Northern Virginia area are invited to compete. The first-place winner of the Talent Hunt Program will receive $300 cash and will represent the OKK Chapter in the District Talent Hunt Program held TBA in Norfolk, Va. The second- and third-place contestants will receive $150 and $75 respectively. Call Marvin King at 703-318-0621 or visit www.okkques.org
Mothers First – Chantilly/Centreville is dedicated to supporting women that 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. The next meeting is Feb. 17 from 10:15-11:30 a.m. at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 18
<cal2>The Northern Virginia Inaugural Mommy Prom will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Dulles Airport. Tickets are $40 per person/$45 after Feb. 10. Includes dinner, dancing and silent auction. To reserve seats, 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 Diabetes.
<cal1>Feb. 18-19
<cal2>Comedy show. A new comedy club called Lafter Hours has opened in Centreville at the lower level of Fast Eddie's Sports and Billiards in the Newgate Shopping Center in Centreville. Lafter Hours, in association with the DC Improv, will feature national acts in two shows: 8 and 10 p.m., each Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are $12 and reservations can be made at 703-266-8888 or the Web site at www.LafterHours.com. The address is 14114 Lee Highway. Upcoming comedy acts:
* Feb. 18 and 19 — Brad Trackman from Comedy Central and Spike TV.
* Feb. 25 and 26 — Tony Woods of "Comedy Central Presents Tony Woods."
<cal1>Feb. 19-20
<cal2>Chinese New Year Celebration. Fair Oaks Shopping Center will be ushering in the Chinese New Year with costumed dragons and lions, music, dancing, lantern displays, Kung Fu demonstrations, children's writing contests, and more. The event is sponsored by the Washington Hai Hua Community Center and O-Mei Kung Fu Wu Shu Center and will be held from 1-6 p.m. in the Grand Court at Fair Oaks Mall.
<cal1>SATURDAY/FEB. 19
<cal2>Hugs of Hope invites the first 200 Guests to visit Build-A-Bear Workshop at the Fair Oaks Mall store and make a bear for free which will be donated to children affected by the Tsunami. The event begins at 10 a.m.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 20
<cal2> Equality Fairfax 3rd Annual Community Potluck Dinner: Feb. 20 from 4-6:30 p.m. at Greenbriar Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. RSVP by Friday, Feb. 18 to socials@equalityfairfax.org. Visit www.equalityfairfax.org or call 703-255-1552. Equality Fairfax is a not-for-profit, social and advocacy organization serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community of Fairfax County.
<cal1>SATURDAY/FEB. 26
<cal2>League of Women Voters: Clifton's Heart in Hand restaurant will host the annual general meeting and luncheon of the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area. Registration will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a business meeting. At 11 a.m., Bill MacKay, deputy director of the Fairfax County office of Emergency Management, will discuss Homeland Security. Lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. The cost is $22. For reservations, call Nancy Scott at 703-631-1795. The League Web site is www.lwv.fairfax.org.
The Annual Sweetheart Ball and Benefit Raffle to benefit Joe Gibbs' Youth For Tomorrow (YFT) are scheduled in the Lansdowne Resort and Ballroom near Leesburg. Activities begin with a reception at 7 p.m. Serving as Honorary Chairpersons will be Brit and Kim Hume. The event will be chaired by Cynthia Carter Atwater, president of CCA Consulting Inc., who promises attendees a delightful candlelight evening of gourmet dining, dancing to Doc Scantling and his Imperial Palms Orchestra, a Blind Bid Board Auction and a $10,000 first prize Raffle. Tickets for the black-tie optional event are $350 per couple. For details, call 703-631-3360.
Broadway Gallery of Fair Lakes will offer a free appraisal day from 1-5 p.m. featuring Ben Hastings, a member of the International Society of Appraisers, and host of "Trash & Treasures." The public can bring their artwork, antiques, collectibles and objects of interest for a free verbal appraisal. Or come by just to listen to his interesting stories and comments. The Broadway Gallery is located at 12231 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive in Fairfax.
The Fairfax Choral Society will host a "South Pacific" Gala and Silent Auction from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Country Club of Fairfax. Cost is $35/person. The evening will include a silent auction, fun and food, hula dancing and lessons, dessert and cheese and piña coladas. Located at 5110 Ox Road, Oakton. Call Erica Johnston at 703-642-3277 or e-mail: ejohnston@fairfaxchoralsociety.org or visit www.fairfaxchoralsociety.org.
The 19th annual Jazz and Tap Dance Festival of Northern Virginia is a collaboration of the Washington, D.C., area's finest jazz and tap dance companies. This year's performances will be held at the Annandale Campus of the Northern Virginia Community College, Ernst Community Cultural Center Theater, on Saturday, Feb. 26th at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. This year's performers are: Dancin' Unlimited of Fairfax; Center Stage of Fairfax, Va.; Encore Performers of Chantilly; and the Fairfax Academy Dancers from Fairfax High School. Tickets for the festival are $14 for adults, and $12 for students and seniors. Special Sponsor tickets are also available for those who wish to provide additional financial support to this annual Jazz & Tap Dance Festival. Tickets can be ordered by telephone 703-751-4889 or visit www.dancinunlimited.org
<cal1>SUNDAY/FEB. 27
<cal2>The annual Clifton Lions Club Pancake Breakfast will be held Sunday, Feb. 27, from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road in Clifton. It's an all-you-can-eat feast of pancakes, bacon, sausage, orange juice, apple juice, milk and coffee. Cost is $2/children and $5/adults. Free diabetes screening will be available. All proceeds go to local charities, including the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Academy, Hunters for the Hungry and the Virginia Eye Institute.
After Arafat: The Prospects for Peace in the Middle East will be discussed by a panel of Middle East experts and conflict resolution specialists. This free event will be at the Pohick Regional Library in Burke. Call 703-644-7333 to reserve a seat. This event is co-sponsored by The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area Education Fund, and Fairfax County Public Library. The discussion will be moderated by Prof. Rich Rubenstein of the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University.
The 19th annual Jazz and Tap Dance Festival of Northern Virginia is a collaboration of the Washington, D.C., area's finest jazz and tap dance companies. This year's performances will be held at the Annandale Campus of the Northern Virginia Community College, Ernst Community Cultural Center Theater at 4 p.m. Tickets for the festival are $14 for adults, and $12 for students and seniors. Special Sponsor tickets are also available for those who wish to provide additional financial support to this annual Jazz & Tap Dance Festival. Tickets can be ordered by telephone 703-751-4889 or visit www.dancinunlimited.org
<cal1>Monday/Feb. 28
<cal2>Assistance League of Northern Virginia will hold a multi-town membership meeting on Monday, Feb. 28 from 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Chantilly branch of the Fairfax County Public Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road in Chantilly. Assistance League of Northern Virginia is a chapter of National Assistance League, a nonprofit, nonsectarian, volunteer service organization. Contact Debbie Kiessling, membership chairman, at 703-758-1085, or Cindy Burgess, president, at 703-758-8454. The Assistance League national Web site is www.assistanceleague.org.
<cal1>Thursday/March 3
<cal2>Mothers First – Chantilly/Centreville 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. March's meetings are March 3 and 24, 10:15-11:30 a.m. at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 Saint Germain Drive. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
<cal1>FRIDAY/MARCH 4
<cal2>Mary Beth On Stage performs at Jamie's General Bean in Centreville on Route 29. Singer/songwriter Devlin Shaw will be opening the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m. and goes until 10:30 p.m. Visit www.marybethonstage.com.
Swing dances are held Friday nights in the solarium at the Dulles Hilton in Herndon (corner of Route 28 and McLearen Road). All dances include a beginner class from 8:30-9 p.m., and then the bands play three sets between 9 p.m. and midnight. It's all for $13 per person. Visit www.gottaswing.com. Hosted by Sue and Gary Caley at sueandgary@gottaswing.com. Call 703-359-9882.
Upcoming schedule:
* Feb. 18 — Daryl Davis
* Feb. 25 — TBA
* March 4 — Terence McArdle and Jumpin' Tonight
* March 11 — The Grandsons
* March 18 — (also Birthday Dance for March) featuring "The Seville's" — a '50s style band. Sock Hop with poodle skirts, leather jackets, etc.
* March 25 — Rockin' Bones.
<cal1>March 5-6
<cal2>The DC Big Flea Market, the largest antique and collectibles show in the Mid-Atlantic region returns to the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly. More than 1,100 booths will pack both halls, with inventory ranging from period and country furniture to toys, pottery, jewelry, silver, art, glass, textiles and collectibles of all eras of American and World history. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $7 for adults and free for kids 12 & under. Visit www.damorepromotions.com/chantilly_va.htm or call 757-430-4735.
<cal1>SUNDAY/MARCH 6
<cal2>"Caring For Others, Caring For Yourself" is the theme of the 3rd Annual Congregation Beth Emeth Women and Teen Health Seminar set for Sunday, March 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Herndon. Topics include Caring For Your Aging Loved Ones, Healthy Relationships and Healthy Communication For Teens, Maintaining Healthy Skin, and Preventing Osteoporosis. Plus, there will be opportunities to browse the Exhibitor's Hall, Pilates demonstrations, mini-makeovers, refreshments and more. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Call 703-860-4515 or visit www.bethemeth.org/womenshealth.htm. Congregation Beth Emeth is located at 12523 Lawyers Road, Herndon.
<cal1>Saturday/March 12
<cal2>Rita Hursh will teach a course on obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD) offered by Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Adult and Community Education. Class will be held in Centreville Center from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and requires pre-registration with payment of $29. The course reviews the symptoms of OCD, ways to manage symptoms, and how to determine when professional attention is needed. Centreville Center is located on 5775 Spindle Court, Centreville. For course information and registration, call Carolyn Root at 703-227-2267. Call Jennifer Rhodes at 703-227-2229.
Historic tea. Sully Historic Site is hosting a tea for young ladies ages 8 and over. Youngsters will listen to costumed characters tell their stories from the past, make a Valentine craft and tour the 1794 house. Refreshments will be served at teatime in the historic Sully setting. Seatings are at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. and space is limited. Prepaid reservations are required and the program will be canceled in inclement weather. The cost is $20 per child. Call 703-437-1794.
<cal1>SUNDAY/APRIL 3
<cal2>The Clifton Horse Society will sponsor a 5-, 10- or 15-Mile Spring Ride at Fountainhead Regional Park, Fairfax Station. Call 703-222-8253 or wkime@cox.net.
<cal1>Monday/April 4
<cal2>Mothers and babies newborn to 8 months old, unite for lunch, speakers, discussions and fun every Monday from 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. at Il Lupo Italian Restaurant, 4069 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Individual luncheon $20; 4-lunch series $75. Reservations required.
Here are the upcoming events:
* Monday, April 4: “Stress — What is it and how to manage it," by Chris Carlock, Fairfax County;
* Monday, April 11: “Babyproofing your house," by Mary Baker, BabyGuard;
* Monday, April 18: “Safety in and around your home,” by Officer Liz Barrington, Fair Oaks Office of Public Safety.
To make a reservation, call Rochelle Goldberg at 703-273-5593 or email: eventbuilders@hotmail.com.
<cal1>Friday/April 8
<cal2>The 25th Annual Fairfax Salvation Army Women's Fashion Show/Luncheon will be held at Waterford at Fair Oaks, 12025 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax. A silent auction will also be held. Noelle Szkody, associate manager of Talbots at Fair Oaks, will coordinate the fashions for the show. Reservations must be made by March 22. Call Sylvia Laiti at 703-830-8849, Megan McLane at 703-750-3568 or Pauline Mitchell at 703-533-8739.
<cal1>ONGOING
<cal2>The Glory Days Grill of Centreville will host a fund-raiser for Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia, donating 10 percent of SCAN guests’ bills to the organization. Guests must ask a server for a copy of their bill and then drop off or send to SCAN. It will be held now through April 30 on Monday–Thursday from 4 p.m. to close; and Sundays, 11:30 a.m. to close. Visit SCAN’s Web site: www.scanva.org.
Tax preparation and filing assistance will be offered at the Centreville Regional Library. Volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons' Tax-Aide program will help low and middle-income taxpayers, and people age 60 and older, file their taxes electronically. AARP will have tax counselors available at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Call 703-830-2223.
The Meals on Wheels program is in immediate need of volunteers to deliver meals to clients in the areas of Chantilly/Centreville. The job involves picking up meals at specified sites between 10:30 a.m. and noon and ensuring that the meals are delivered to the clients, usually by 1 p.m. Drivers can choose to deliver meals weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or to substitute as needed. Call the Volunteer Intake Hotline at 703-324-5406, TTY 703-449-1186.
Ballroom Dance Classes. The Center for the Arts, 9415 Battle St., Manassas, offers Ballroom Dance lessons, which began on Feb. 3. Classes meet each Thursday from 7:30-8:30, until March 24. Couples, singles, beginners, and those needing a refresher course are all welcome. The cost is $90 for singles and $126 for couples. Call the Center for the Arts at 703-330-ARTS.
A Mindfulness Meditation Class will be held every Sunday from 7-8 p.m. at the Fairfax Sun and Moon Yoga Studio, 9998 Main Street, Fairfax. Free. Contact ErikaKL@aol.com or call 703-864-2807.
Northern Virginia Bookcrossing Meetup. These book lovers like to keep their books busy by reading, releasing and tracking their books' adventures with others locally, nationally and internationally. Fun book challenges, hunt for books "in the wild" and more. Share your books and be a unique group with a different angle to book loving. Visit http://bookcrossing.meetup.com/72/.
Fairfax Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is recruiting community-minded citizens from diverse backgrounds to volunteer as advocates for children whose families have been cited for abuse and neglect by the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The role of a CASA is to investigate a child's situation and to advocate for what is in the best interest of the child in court. All CASA Volunteers undergo training to prepare them for this role and no prior experience in child welfare is required. To learn more about this volunteer opportunity and upcoming orientation and training dates, visit www.casafairfax.org or contact CASA's development and recruitment associate at 703-273-3526 or staff@casafairfax.org.
Red Hat Society — A chapter of the Red Hat Society is now in Centreville. Women age 50 and up wear red hats, purple outfits and kick up their heels. Meetings are the last Wednesday of the month, at 11 a.m., at the Sully Senior Center, 5690 Sully Road (inside Centreville Presbyterian Church, off Route 28 south, near the I-66 west exit). All area seniors are welcome to join or come for a visit. Call Mary Doerman, 703-968-7889; Scotti Brennan, 703-378-5206; or Sully Senior Center Director Carma Ryan, 703-322-4475.