<lst>To have community events listed free in the Laurel Hill/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Jon Whiten at burke@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is two weeks prior to the date of the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. Call 703-917-6422.
<cal1>Thursday/Oct. 20
<cal2>Ice Skating Show. Disney On Ice presents Pixar's "The Incredibles Magic Kingdom Adventure," at 7 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $15-$60, plus applicable charges. Visit www.patriotcenter.com. For tickets, call 703-573-SEAT or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Concert. The Friday Morning Music Club features performances by Marjorie Coombs Wellman, David Rastall, Victoria Wyatt and John Kaboff, at 11 a.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax.
Concert. Stand with Slivershot and Bullistic play at 8 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $10. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Stories. Scary stories, activities, and a craft, at 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227.
Family Search Introduction. Search for ancestors using genealogy databases and the Family History Library Catalog at 2 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227.
Book Discussion. Let's Hear it For the Girls, a mother-daughter book discussion group, meets at 7 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Memoir Workshop. Nan Phifer, author of "Memoirs of the Soul," discusses the craft of constructing a life story at 7 p.m., at Lorton Community Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Call 703-339-7385.
Awards Ceremony. The Young Filmmakers Annual Awards Ceremony is at 7 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Meet the winners and watch the entries from the library's Cool Clips video/DVD contest. Call 703-644-7333. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Pohick Regional Library.
Choral Concert. The Lee Choral Department presents "American Musical Roots: The Spiritual to the Present," at 7:30 p.m., in the Lee High School auditorium, 6540 Franconia, Springfield. The concert is free and open to the public.
Flower Show. The Dominion Valley Garden Club presents "Nature's Kaleidoscope," its standard flower presentation, from 1:30-6 p.m., at Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Call 703-323-7999.
Concert. The Fairfax High School Sidney Lanier Middle School choirs perform together and separately, at 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax High School Auditorium, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Admission is free. Call 703-219-2355.
Theater Performance. The Greenspring Players present four one-act plays, at 7:30 p.m., at the Village Square Theater, 7400 Spring Village Drive in Springfield. The Players are comprised of residents and employees from Greenspring, a retirement community. Tickets are $3. For tickets, call Evelyn Jackson at 703-451-2537.
<cal1>Friday/Oct. 21
<cal2>Ice Skating Show. Disney On Ice presents Pixar's "The Incredibles Magic Kingdom Adventure," at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $15-$60, plus applicable charges. For more, visit www.patriotcenter.com. For tickets, call 703-573-SEAT or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Concert. Bludshot plays at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Concert. Frank Marino, Mahogany Rush and Punch Buggy play at 8:30 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $25. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Flower Show. The Dominion Valley Garden Club presents "Nature's Kaleidoscope," its standard flower presentation, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Call 703-323-7999.
Theater Performance. The Springfield Community Theatre presents "The Lion in Winter" by James Goldman, at 7:30 p.m., at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive in Annandale. Tickets are $15, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for groups of 10 or more. For tickets, call 703-866-6238. Call 703-978-7650.
Concert. The Sirens perform at 9 p.m., Firehouse Grill, 3988 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $5. Call 703-383-1030.
Theater Performance. The Greenspring Players present four one-act plays, at 7:30 p.m., at the Village Square Theater, 7400 Spring Village Drive in Springfield. The Players are comprised of residents and employees from Greenspring, a retirement community. Tickets are $3. For tickets, call Evelyn Jackson at 703-451-2537.
Historic Philadelphia. The Fairfax County Park Authority presents a trip to Philadelphia. The bus picks up from Fair Oaks Mall, at 6 a.m.; Mason Government Center, at 6:30 a.m.; and Beacon Mall, at 7 a.m. Bus will return by 10 p.m. The cost of $64 includes motor coach and guided tour, but not meals or admission to historic sites. Call 703-324-8702.
Genealogy Workshop. A tutor leads a workshop on Web site and search techniques for online genealogy searches, at 10:30 a.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults only. Call 703-339-4610.
<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 22
<cal2>Orchestra Performance. The Munich Symphony Orchestra performs at 8 p.m. at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Philipe Entremont is conducting and doing solo performances. Tickets are $50, $42 and $25. Call 703-993-2787, 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa or www.tickets.com.
Ice Skating Show. Disney On Ice presents Pixar's "The Incredibles Magic Kingdom Adventure," at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $15-$60, plus applicable charges. Visit www.patriotcenter.com. For tickets, call 703-573-SEAT or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Concert. Adelyn plays at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Park Cleanup Day. Lake Accotink Park is taking part in Make a Difference Day, the largest community service effort in the nation, by having a park cleanup day, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch will be provided to those who work the entire morning shift and throughout the day. Trash bags and light tools will be provided. Volunteers are asked to meet at the marina for their assignments. Registration is not required but considered helpful. Call 703-569-0285, TTY 703-569-5200.
Art Auction. An art show and auction to benefit Knights of Columbus charities is at 7 p.m., at Clifton Town Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton. Admission is $10. Contact John Tillie at 703 -968-6596 or jtillie@att.net.
Live Show. Brides of Destruction, Adema, The Chelsea Smiles, Trash Light Vision and Bloodlines play at 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 day of show. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
VolunteerFest. The 11th annual VolunteerFest, "Volunteerism in Action," a community-wide day of service in conjunction with National Make a Difference Day. Visit www.volunteerfairfax.org or call Erin Whyte at 703-246-3460.
Fire Safety. Meet a firefighter, learn about firefighting equipment, see a self-contained breathing apparatus and the "hazard house" at 11 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227.
Mystery Night. Meet colorful characters, gather clues and figure out "whodunit," at 7 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Fun Fair. The Montessori School of Oakton presents a Children's Fun Fair, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at 12113 Vale Road, Oakton. Admission is free, tickets are 25 cents each. All proceeds will be donated to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Call 703-851-3039.
Theater Performance. The Springfield Community Theatre presents "The Lion in Winter" by James Goldman, at 7:30 p.m., at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive in Annandale. Tickets are $15, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for groups of 10 or more. For tickets, call 703-866-6238. Call 703-978-7650.
Concert. "Through the Years: A Salute to Hollywood and Broadway," a concert performed by the City of Fairfax Band, is 8 p.m., at the Fairfax High School Auditorium, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors and students. Call 703-757-0220, e-mail info@fairfaxband.org, or visit www.fairfaxband.org.
Theater Performance. The Greenspring Players present four one-act plays, at 2 p.m., at the Village Square Theater, 7400 Spring Village Drive in Springfield. The Players are comprised of residents and employees from Greenspring, a retirement community. Tickets are $3. For tickets, call Evelyn Jackson at 703-451-2537.
Author Appearance. Springfield resident Austin S. Camacho, author of "The Payback Assignment," reads from his books, from 7-9 p.m., at Reston's Used Book Shop, 1623 Washington Plaza in Reston. Free and open to the public. Call 703-435-9772 or visit www.restonsusedbookshop.com.
<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 23
<cal2>Live Show. Composer Marvin Hamlisch performs a Broadway Songbook at 7 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $40, $32, and $20. Call 703-993-2787, 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa or www.tickets.com.
Ice Skating Show. Disney On Ice presents Pixar's "The Incredibles Magic Kingdom Adventure," at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 6 :30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $15-$60, plus applicable charges. Visit www.patriotcenter.com. For tickets, call 703-573-SEAT or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Concert. The U.S. Navy "Sea Chanters" band performs at 7 p.m., at St. John's United Methodist Church, 5312 Backlick Road in Springfield.
Gallery Walk. The annual Occoquan Gallery Walk is from 1-5 p.m. Eight galleries will be open and will offer refreshments. Maps can be picked up at the Visitors' Center on Mill Street. Call 703-494-0584.
Live Performance. Capitol Steps perform their musical political satire at 7:30 p.m., at Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Road. Tickets are $25 and $35, and $20 for seniors, teachers and students. The show is a fund raiser for Hayfield's Class of 2006. Visit www.hayfieldcapsteps.com or call 703-643-2028.
Theater Performance. The Springfield Community Theatre presents "The Lion in Winter" by James Goldman, at 7 p.m., at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive in Annandale. Tickets are $15, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for groups of 10 or more. For tickets, call 703-866-6238. Call 703-978-7650.
Historic Open House. Laurel Grove School, a historic one-room school, is open to the public from 1-4 p.m. Laurel Grove School is located at 6840 Beulah St., in Franconia. Call 703-502-0941.
<cal1>Monday/Oct. 24
<cal2>Food for Thought. Dolce Vita restaurant presents "Cibo per Pensare," or "Food for Thought," a dinner and discussion of Italian art, from 7-9:30 p.m. Dugan Romano and Francesca Janni, docents at the National Gallery, lead the discussion. The cost of $75 per person includes wine, tax and gratuity. Seating is limited, call 703-385-1530. Dolce Vita is located at 10824 Lee Highway, Fairfax.
Recital. A free GMU Music Faculty recital, featuring pianist Dr. Sonya Sunhee Kim, is at 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, located at the corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. Call 703-993-ARTS or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Writers' Group. "First Page," a group for all aspiring writers, meets at 7 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults only. Call 703-339-4610.
<cal1>Tuesday/Oct. 25
<cal2>Live Concert. Luis Miguel performs at 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $65-$100, plus applicable charges. Visit www.patriotcenter.com. For tickets, call 703-573-SEAT or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
It's Magic. Stories, activities and a craft about magical creatures are at 10:30 a.m., at Lorton Community Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Call 703-339-7385.
Time for Twos. Stories and activities about clothes for 2-year-olds are at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Book Discussion. An adult discussion of "Embers" by Sandor Marai is at 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. No registration required. Call 703-339-4610.
<cal1>Wednesday/Oct. 26
<cal2>Live Concert. Audioslave performs at 8 p.m. at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $40.50, plus applicable charges. Visit www.patriotcenter.com. For tickets, call 703-573-SEAT or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Concert. Veruca Salt, Abandonded, Eden Falling, Full Minute of Mercury and Alona play at 7 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 day of show. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Animals of October. Stories, activities, and a craft for ages 2-5 are at 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227.
Writers' Peer Review Group. An adult group for those seriously pursuing publication, through short fiction, novels or scripts, is at 7 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610.
<cal1>Thursday/Oct. 27
<cal2>Calling All Guys. A father-son book discussion of "Airborn" by Kenneth Oppel, is at 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600. Ages 11 and up.
<cal1>Friday/Oct. 28
<cal2>Live Show. The King's Singers are playing with Sarband at 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $44, $36, and $22. Call 703-993-2787, 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa or www.tickets.com.
Concert. Sucka Brown plays at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Fungus Safari. "Ponderings: Fungus of the Forest," is from 4-5 p.m., at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. The event, for ages 6-10, teaches about fungi. Cost is $4, and reservations are required. Call 703-451-9588.
Concert. La Salle Dance Orchestra performs for free at 8 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax.
Author Appearance. A reading, discussion and signing with Robert F. Dorr, author of a history of American war helicopters, 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-278-0300.
Concert. The Bronx Casket Co., Circle of Nero, Krass Judgement and Plague of Suffering play at 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $15. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Theater Performance. The Springfield Community Theatre presents "The Lion in Winter" by James Goldman, at 7:30 p.m., at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive in Annandale. Tickets are $15, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for groups of 10 or more. For tickets, call 703-866-6238. Call 703-978-7650.
<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 29
<cal2>Live Event. The Extraordinary Life Experience featuring Dr. Charles Stanley, Jordan Rubin and Dave Ramsey is at 7:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are free but must be requested in advance at www.intouch.org. Visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Bats of October. Listen to bat calls and find out about the varieties of bats at 11 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227. Ages 4 and up.
Bats! Learn about bats with Jerry Schneider and create a bat T-shirt, at 2 p.m., at Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055. Bring a light-colored T-shirt on a hanger or buy a T-shirt for $4. Ages 6-12.
Dance Benefit. A dance performance interpreting the 5 basic elements (earth, sky, water, fire and air), featuring Kuchipudi Dance Academy, NatyaBhoomi and Natraj Dance School, Jayamangala Dance School, Mallika Ramprasad and Troup, and Upasana Dance School, is from 6-9 p.m., at Durga Temple, 8400 Durga Place, Fairfax Station. Admission is $5, and all proceeds will benefit tsunami victims. Call 703-307-4693 or visit www.durgatemple.org.
Theater Performance. The Springfield Community Theatre presents "The Lion in Winter" by James Goldman, at 7:30 p.m., at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive in Annandale. Tickets are $15, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for groups of 10 or more. For tickets, call 703-866-6238. Call 703-978-7650.
Arts Festival. The Virginia Fine Craft, Folk & Art Festival, featuring the work of many national and local artists and craftsmen, including Claudia Leo of Fairfax, is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Northern Virginia Community College's Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Admission is $7. Call 703-883-4760.
Fall Jubilee. Woody's Fall Jubilee, featuring free ice cream and other food, balloon art, puppets, live music and prizes, is from 4-9 p.m., at Woody's Ice Cream, 4005 Stonewall Ave., Fairfax. Call 703-273-8977 or 703-383-1170.
<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 30
<cal2>Live Show. Jeffrey Siegel presents "Mozart and Schubert: Romantic Fantasies" at 7 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $35, $27 and $17.50. The concert features the works of Mozart and Schubert. Call 703-993-2787, 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa or www.tickets.com.
Live Concert. Kanye West, Fantasia, and Keyshia Cole perform at 7 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $48 and are available at the Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or 703-573-SEAT. Visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Water Discussion. "Building a Safer World: Can America and the UN Work Together on World Water Resources?" a discussion led by the University of Maryland's Gerald Galloway, is at 2 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. He discusses terrorism, conservation and other current water supply topics. Call 703-644-7333. Co-sponsored by the League of Woman Voters and The People Speak.
Concert. A free Young Artists Piano Musicale is at 6 p.m., in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall lobby, located at the corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Concert. The GMU Vocal Jazz Ensemble performs a free concert, at 3 p.m., at the GMU Johnson Center Bistro, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Charity Event. Tea For Teens, a fund raiser for CrisisLink's hurricane relief efforts, is from 12:30-3:30 p.m., at the Bailiwick Inn, 4023 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. The cost of $45 includes high tea and a guest speaker on the topic of young adult mental health. Call 703-691-2266 or e-mail theinn@bailiwickinn.com.
Arts Festival. The Virginia Fine Craft, Folk & Art Festival, featuring the work of many national and local artists and craftsmen, including Claudia Leo of Fairfax, is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Northern Virginia Community College's Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Admission is $7. Call 703-883-4760.
<cal1>Monday/Oct. 31
<cal2>Nature Quest. "Look, but Don't Touch," a program about plants and animals that might be dangerous, is from 10-11 a.m., at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. The event is for ages 3-6, costs $4, and reservations are required. Call 703-451-9588.
<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 2
<cal2>Concert. The NOVA Community Chorus, the Annandale Chorale, and choirs from JEB Stuart, Falls Church and Edison High Schools perform "Requiem," at 7:30 p.m., at the Schlesinger Center in Alexandria. Visit www.nv.cc.va.us/alexandria/schlesingercenter.
<cal1>Thursday/Nov. 3
<cal2>Concert. Saxon with Black Widow USA, Porch, and Winterfell perform at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 day of show. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Silent Auction. The Welcome Club of Northern Virginia presents its annual Silent Auction, bake sale and luncheon, at 11 a.m., at International Country Club, 13200 Lee Highway, Fairfax. For reservations, call 703-242-0217 or e-mail Jtowers39@cox.net. The deadline for reservations is Friday, Oct. 28, at noon.
<cal1>Friday/Nov. 4
<cal2>Concert. King's X perform with Navel, Occam's Razor, Shedding Skin, and Guardians of Iridescence at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Theater. WT Woodson High School's drama department presents "Cinderella," at 7:30 p.m., at the school, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $10 at the door, $8 at www.wtwdrama.org, and $5 for seniors. Call 703-503-4759.
<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 5
<cal2>Live Concert. Gwen Stefani and the Black Eyed Peas performs, 8 p.m., at the Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $75 and $55. For tickets, visit the box office or www.ticketmaster.com.
Live Performance. The Italian ballet troupe Aterballeto performs at 8 p.m. at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $44, $36, and $22. Call 703-993-2787, 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa or www.tickets.com.
Concert. Opeth performs with Nevermore and 1 National at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $22 day of show. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Theater. WT Woodson High School's drama department presents "Cinderella," at 7:30 p.m., at the school, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $10 at the door, $8 at www.wtwdrama.org, and $5 for seniors. Call 703-503-4759.
Author Luncheon. Marsha Hamilton, Pat Powers Rothacker, Stephen Hunter, Valerie Sweeney Prince and John McCaslin are among the authors to appear from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Fairfax Country Club, 5110 Ox Road, Fairfax. Price is $35 including lunch, and will benefit scholarships for area women and help provide financial assistance to women in education and other promising careers. Reservations must be made by Nov. 2 to Sonja Palomaki at 703-455-9262 or spalomaki@cox.net.
Charity Auction. Fairfax Area Christian Emergency & Transitional Services, Inc. (FACETS) presents the sixth annual "Best of America" auction, at 5:30 p.m., at George Mason University's Fairfax campus. For tickets, call Gerry Dougherty at 703-352-6342. Visit www.facetscares.org.
Design Seminar. Circa Home & Garden presents an "Antique Appraisal Day" with Bill Weschler of Weshchler's Auction House, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Reservations are required, and a $10 donation per appraisal will be charged. Proceeds will benefit Historic Fairfax City Inc. Circa is located at 10435 North St. For reservations, call 703-385-1995.
<cal1>Ongoing Events
<cal2>Art Exhibit. "Pure Lunacy, Chinese Brush Paintings," an exhibit of Lillian Elkey's work, runs through Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Loft Gallery, 313 Mill St., Occoquan. Call 703-490-1117 or visit www.loftgallery.org.
Art Show. The Springfield Art Guild presents its Fall 2005 Juried Art Show and Sale, through Oct. 31, at Green Spring Park, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. There were 160 paintings from artists across Northern Virginia submitted into this juried show. Ninety-four paintings were selected. The submissions had to be a horticultural or historical theme. All art is for sale. Visit www.springfieldartguild.com.
Art Exhibit. The Artists' Undertaking Gallery, located at 309 Mill St., Occoquan, presents "Good bye Summer, Hello Fall," featuring photographs by Jane Ernst of Springfield and stained glass by Jack and Bette Conley of Front Royal. The exhibit will open Oct. 4 and continue through Nov. 7. The gallery is open Monday-Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 703-494-0584.
Singles' Dance. Hearts in Motion School of Music & Dance hosts Don and Colleen's Singles' Dance the third Friday of each month, 8 p.m.-midnight. Dances include cha cha, waltz, swing, hustle, El Paso, slow dances and line dances. Cost is $12 ($20 for a couple). Light snacks are provided, soda and water are available for purchase. The school is located at 8600 Rolling Road, Springfield. Call Colleen at 703-437-1190.
Open Mic. TT Reynolds hosts an Open Mic night each Tuesday from 8 p.m.-2 a.m., at 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Dance Classes. Learn the Social Dances (ballroom, Latin, swing, night club, country western, and polka) in Cy Richardson's group classes, Tuesday nights at the Oaks Community Center, 5708 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. The six-week sessions are $56 per person. Both singles and couples are welcome. Call 703-250-5360.
Flea Market. The Merrifield Lions Club and the Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge host a flea market every Sunday through Nov. 2005, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Over 200 vendors; luncheon available. Call 703-517-7243.
Farmers' Market. The Fairfax Farmer's Market is open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Van Dyck Park on Old Lee Highway. Market is open on Tuesdays, through Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Farmers' Market. The Kingstowne Farmers' Market is open from 4-7 p.m., at the Kingstowne Center near Chicago Uno. To get to the market from the Fairfax County Parkway, go east on County Parkway (7900) onto Franconia Parkway. Continue on to the parkway until you pass the Springfield Mall on your left and the Springfield/Franconia metro on your right. Continue through the light (Beulah Street) which turns into Manchester Lakes Boulevard to the sixth light. Turn left at the sixth light (Chicago Uno) into the Towne Center. The market is open on Fridays, through Oct. 28, from 4-7 p.m.
Farmers' Market. The Burke Farmers' Market is open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the Virginia Railway Express parking lot, 5671 Roberts Parkway. The market is open on Saturdays through Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
New Music Showcase. TT Reynolds hosts a New Music Showcase each Wednesday at 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Community Market. The Downtown Fairfax Coalition Community Market is open Saturdays through Oct. 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at West and Main streets. Call 703-430-6164
Poker. TT Reynolds hosts Texas Hold-Em Poker each Monday at 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Kids Appreciation Night. Face painting, balloon art, clowns, music, and a free milkshake are part of Kids Appreciation Night, each Tuesday, from 5-8 p.m., at the Silver Diner, 6592 Springfield Mall in Springfield. Call 703-924-1701.
Thumpin' Thursdays. Mister Don leads a night of singing and dancing each Monday night, from 4-5 p.m., at Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 112644 Chapel Road. Call 703-815-8600.
Girl Talk. The Jewish Social Services Agency sponsors Girl Talk, a weekly meeting for middle school girls to discuss school, family and peer issues. Ongoing group meets Thursdays at 5 p.m., at 3018 Javier Road, second floor.
The Jewish Social Services Agency sponsors social skills/therapy groups for children who have difficulty in social situations because of ADHD or other challenges. Call 703-204-9100.
Senior Center. Activities for seniors include fitness classes, crafts, bridge, discussion groups, trips and social gatherings. The Center is located at 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Call 703-359-2487.
Children's Programs. 11 a.m., Little Explorers, every Monday, features stories and songs. Every Friday, at 10:30 a.m., Kinderdance, features creative movement for children ages 6 and under. Borders, 6701 Frontier Drive, Springfield. Call 703-924-4894.
Mighty Mondays. Songs and dancing are each Monday from 10-11 a.m., at the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road. Open to all ages.
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. Ongoing programs, classes and social opportunities for all ages. The Center is located at 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Call 703-323-0880.
Bingo. Every Friday at 7:30 p.m., bingo is played at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax.
Computers. Learn how to set up an e-mail account, send and receive attachments, and other e-mail uses 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227.
Internet Training. Personalized Internet and catalog training. Basics for beginners. Call for an appointment. Adults. At the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Personalized Internet Tutoring. Learn how to use the Web or increase your computer skills at Kingstowne Library. Call for an appointment at 703-339-4610. Kingstowne Library is located at 6500 Landsdowne Centre.
Pohick Regional Library offers personalized Internet and catalog training classes for beginners. Open to adults. Call 703-644-7333 for an appointment. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Bookcrossing Meetup. Meet other local Northern Virginia BookCrossers monthly to discuss good books and the best places to leave and find books "in the wild." For the next meeting date, visit http://bookcrossing.meetup.com/72/.
Practice English. Kingstowne Library sponsors a conversation group for adults learning English. Classes take place on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Call 703-339-4610. Kingstowne Library is located at 6500 Landsdowne Centre.
Personalized Internet Tutoring. Learn how to use the Web at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Open to ages 12 and older, and appointments are required. Call 703-293-6227.
Nancy Katz and the Stray Dogs host an Open Mic Jam on Thursday nights, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., at The INN Zone, 7395-A Lee Highway. Call 703-876-6716.