<cal1>Thursday/Sept. 14
<cal2>"Pirates & Parrots." 2 p.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Stories and songs about pirates. Ages 3-5 with adult. 703-437-8855.
Big Apple Circus. Showtimes at 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. at the Community Church Grounds, intersection of Route 7 and Ashburn Road, Sterling. Be amazed by the "World's Largest Circus Under the Bigtop." Zarina, the Human Cannonball; "Spider-man" performs on his Sky Scraper Super Cycle; Tina & Jewel, the performing pachyderms; and much more. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children and seniors. Visit www.gotothecircus.com.
RCC Darkroom Photographers Reception. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hunters Woods Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Photography enthusiasts are invited to the Reston Community Center’s Annual Darkroom Photographers Exhibit and reception on Thursday, Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at RCC Hunter Woods. Contact Shannon DelBerrello, adult program director, at 703-390-6159.
<cal1>Friday/Sept. 15
<cal2>John Alvin Reception. 7-9 p.m. at Art Insights, 11921 Freedom Drive, Reston. Beginning with Mel Brook’s "Blazing Saddles," his movie art work includes the campaign for "E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial," "Star Wars," "The Lion King," and "Lawrence of Arabia." In addition to receiving the Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards’ grand prize, Alvin’s E.T. was the only movie art ever to be honored with the Saturn Award from The Academy of Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Films. Meet the artist. Refreshments provided.
Atlantic City Registration Deadline. September 15 is the registration deadline for an overnight trip to the casinos in Atlantic City, Thursday Oct. 5-Friday, Oct. 6, sponsored by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department. The cost for Town residents is $167 single occupancy, $125 double and $118 triple. For out-of-towners the cost is $187, $143 and $135, respectively. Call 703-255-6360 for more.
Book Sale. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. The AAUW Used Book Sale benefits scholarships for women. Contact 703-726-6470.
Big Apple Circus. Showtimes at 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. at the Community Church Grounds, intersection of Route 7 and Ashburn Road, Sterling. Be amazed by the "World's Largest Circus Under the Bigtop." Zarina, the Human Cannonball; "Spider-man" performs on his Sky Scraper Super Cycle; Tina & Jewel, the performing pachyderms; and much more. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children and seniors. Visit www.gotothecircus.com.
<cal1>Saturday/Sept. 16
<cal2>8th Annual Worldgate Challenge Karate Championship. Registration from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m, competition begins at 9 a.m. The American Karate Academy will be hosting the 8th Annual Worldgate Challenge Karate Championship at the Worldgate Sport and Health Club in Herndon. Trophies will be awarded for 1st through 4th place as well as Grand Champion trophies. All competitors 13 and under will receive an award. Contact Barbara Kurland at 703-929-1450.
Choral Workshop and Hymn Festival. 8:30 a.m. at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 432 Van Buren St., Herndon. Join the choral workshop and Hymn Festival led by the renowned guest clinician, Dr. David Cherwien. The workshop is designed for directors, choir members (ages 8 and older) and anyone who shares a love of singing. To register, fill out a form and fax it to 703-787-9781. Registration is $25.00 per attendee. Contact Peter Waggoner at PeterW@saint-timothys.org, call 703-437-3790 ext. 16, or visit www.saint~timothys.org.
Big Apple Circus. Showtimes at 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Community Church Grounds, intersection of Route 7 and Ashburn Road, Sterling. Be amazed by the "World's Largest Circus Under the Bigtop." Zarina, the Human Cannonball; "Spider-man" performs on his Sky Scraper Super Cycle; Tina & Jewel, the performing pachyderms; and much more. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children and seniors. Visit www.gotothecircus.com.
Book Sale. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Mclean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. The AAUW Used Book Sale benefits scholarships for women. Contact 703-726-6470.
Back to School Concert. 12-3 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavillion. Music and dancing, caricature artists, ice cream, drawing for Redskins tickets, drawing for Morton's and face painting. An afternoon of music and fun for the entire family. Proceeds will be donated to Children's Hospital. Visit www.faithswork.org or e-mail info@faithswork.org.
John Alvin Reception. 2 p.m. at Art Insights, 11921 Freedom Drive, Reston. Beginning with Mel Brook’s "Blazing Saddles," his movie art work includes the campaign for "E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial," "Star Wars," "The Lion King," and "Lawrence of Arabia." In addition to receiving the Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards’ grand prize, Alvin’s E.T. was the only movie art ever to be honored with the Saturn Award from The Academy of Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Films. Meet the artist. Refreshments provided.
"The Learned Ladies." 11:45 a.m. at the Jo Ann Rose Gallery, RCC Hunter's Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston.
Twelve regional teens and preteens will stage "The Learned Ladies" by Moliere. Visit www.travelingplayers.org.
Ballroom Dancing. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. at the Colvin Run School House, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Dance to the sound of the Colvin Run Dance Band. Rumba dance lessons at 8 p.m. Tickets: $12. Lesson: $5. 703-430-6557.
6th Annual Multicultural Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Lake Anne Village Center, Reston. Celebrate diversity with shows of entertainment, fashion, fine art, food, crafts and cultural demonstrations. Visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
Brindley Brothers. Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. With Pepper's Ghost. Tickets: $10. www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Sunday/Sept. 17
<cal2>Herndon's NatureFest. Celebrate the 18th founding of Runnymede Park at 4:15 p.m. when Flint Hollow will perform live at the Atkins House field near the front entrance of the park. Visitors, pick up "Passports to Nature's Treasures" which includes a treasure map with station descriptions. People who get their passports stamped at 10 of the 12 stations receive a big gourmet cookie reward after their tour through the park. Presentations throughout the day including Lois Martin Napier's crowd favorite of live Raptors at 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., and VDGIF fish survey demonstration at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The annual NatureFest is jointly sponsored by the Town of Herndon and the Friends of Runnymede Park. Call the Town Naturalist, Susan Lilly, at 703-435-6800, ext. 2113, or e-mail friendsofrp@yahoo.com.
Choral Workshop and Hymn Festival. 4:30 p.m. at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 432 Van Buren St., Herndon. Join the choral workshop and Hymn Festival led by the renowned guest clinician, Dr. David Cherwien. The workshop is designed for directors, choir members (ages 8 and older) and anyone who shares a love of singing. To register, fill out a form and fax it to 703-787-9781. Registration is $25.00 per attendee. Contact Peter Waggoner at PeterW@saint-timothys.org, call 703-437-3790 ext. 16, or visit www.saint~timothys.org.
Big Apple Circus. Showtimes at 1:30 & 4:30 p.m. at the Community Church Grounds, intersection of Route 7 and Ashburn Road, Sterling. Be amazed by the "World's Largest Circus Under the Bigtop." Zarina, the Human Cannonball; "Spider-man" performs on his Sky Scraper Super Cycle; Tina & Jewel, the performing pachyderms; and much more. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children and seniors. Visit www.gotothecircus.com.
Book Sale. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. The AAUW Used Book Sale benefits scholarships for women. Contact 703-726-6470.
Foreign Policy Lecture. 11 a.m. at 225 Nutley St., Vienna. The Northern Virginia Ethical Society will host Dr. Dennis Sandole of George Mason University. A former U.S. Marine and police officer, Sandole will assess the validity of the proposition that our current responses to global terrorism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Hezbollah-Israeli war, Saddam Hussein, Iran, North Korea,
and other issues have been counterproductive, self defeating, inimical to U.S. interests and worse, have actually made the world a more dangerous place. Visit www.noves.org, or call 703 437 3161.
U.S. & World Figure Skating Champions Live. 2 p.m. at Skatequest, 1800 Michael Faraday Court, Reston. Local two-time Olympic figure skater, Michael Weiss and other Olympic skaters, including World Champion, Todd Eldredge, Emily Hughes, and five-time U.S. National Champions Naomi Lang and Peter Tchernyshev, as well as up-and-coming national competitors will join Michael to skate for his charity, the Michael Weiss Foundation (MWF), a non-profit organization to help aspiring young figure skaters achieve Olympic glory. The varied-priced tickets are tax-deductible, and all proceeds will go to skating scholarships to be awarded later this year. Tickets and seating are limited. Visit www.MichaelWeiss.org or call 703 709-1010.
Brindley Brothers. Rock. 2 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 W. Maple Ave., Vienna. With Pepper's Ghost. Tickets: $10. www.jamminjava.com.
Kate Voegele with Bradaggin. Pop/Rock. 7 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets: $14. Visit www.jamminjava.com.
Young Soloists Recital. 3 p.m. at Alden Theatre of the Mclean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., Mclean.
This will feature violinists Patricia Wnek, 14, and Julie LeDuc, 14. Other performers include pianists Kristina Hu, 11, who studies with Marjorie Lee, and Kevin Shu, 13, a student of Rosita Kerr Mang. Free. 703-790-0123.
The Amadeus Orchestra. 4 p.m. at Saint Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, Mclean. Program includes Rossini's "Overture to Italian Girl In Algiers," Mozart's "Clarinet Concert," and Menelssohn's "Italian Symphony."
Adults: $20, Seniors: $15, Students 17 and under, free.
<cal1>Monday/Sept. 18
<cal2>Make Your Own Bookmark. 4 p.m. at the Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. 703-757-8560.
"Let It Pop Up!" 4 p.m. at the Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., Mclean. Learn to do pop-up cards and create paper sculptures. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dolley Madison Library. Age 6 and up. 703-356-0770.
Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing. Registration at 10:30 a.m./Shotgun start at 12 p.m. at Hidden Creek Country Club, Reston. Foursomes join a captain's choice format. The $175 per-player fee includes greens fee, cart, lunch and evening award banquet. For sponsorships call Tana Keeffe at 703-585- 2161. For information e-mail webmaster@vtrcc.org or call 703-281-1333.
<cal1>Tuesday/Sept. 19
<cal2>"Artist Get-together". 5-7 p.m. at ARTWORKS, 11411-G Sunset Hills Road, Reston. A unique opportunity for studio and exhibit space at ARTWORKS will be discussed. RSVP Brenda Belfield at belfieldstudio@aol.com for details.
Lee Murdock. Folk. 7:15 p.m. at the Tortilla Factory, 648 Elden St., Herndon. Listen to Murdock's stories of the Great Lakes. Sponsored by the Reston/Herndon Folk Club. Tickets: $10 general, $9 members. Visit www.restonherndonfolkclub.com.
<cal1>Wednesday/Sept. 20
<cal2>Miss Belle's Sing-Along. Enjoy old favorites and original songs at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Ages 1-5 with an adult. To register, call 703-938-0405.
Organ Recital. 1 p.m. at Saint Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, Mclean. Richard Fitzgerald, assistant director of music at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC will present a free organ recital as part of the Music in McLean Third Wednesday at One Concerts. Free 703-356-0670.
<cal1>Thursday/Sept. 21
<cal2>7th annual Golf Classic. At Reston National Golf Course. Benefiting RPJ Housing's volunteer home repair programs, Rebuilding Together and Hearts and Hammers, on The Rebuilding Together and Hearts and Hammers programs provide free home repair services to low-income homeowners who are seniors, persons with disabilities and families with children in Northern Virginia. Individual golfers ($110); Ads ($175-500); Sponsorships ($150-$5,000) and prize donations. Contact Patti Dennis at 703-528-5606 ext 16, e-mail: pattid@rpjhousing.org or visit www.rpjhousing.org.
"Voce Brings Broadway to Jasmine Cafe." 6:30-9 p.m. at Jasmine Cafe, 1633 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston. Reston-based Voce Chamber Singers perform a selection of favorite Broadway hits. Guests will be treated to a three-course prix fix dinner. Ticket prices are $60 per person, which includes a three-course meal and entertainment throughout the evening. Beverages are a la carte. $20 of each ticket is tax-deductible as a contribution to Voce, a non-profit organization. Call Jasmine Cafe directly at 703-471-9114. Visit www.voce.org.
<cal1>Saturday/Sept. 23
<cal2>The International Children's Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Youth performing groups from South Korea, Hawaii, Turkey and the UK come to the stage. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, as well as the New York Goofs perform. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Fairfax County. Tickets: $10, ages 3-12 and Senior citizens; $12, adults and teens. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Ice Cream Making. 12-4 p.m. at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Make your own ice cream. Samples are 75-cents. Call 703-759-2771.
"Scapin." 12:20 p.m. & 2 p.m. at the Theatre in the Woods, Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. The Traveling Players Ensemble performs this comedy as part of the International Childrens' Festival. Visit www.travelingplayers.org
Debi Smith. Singer/Songwriter. 7 p.m. at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Tickets: $20. 703-281-0538 or www.scov.org.
<cal1>Sunday/Sept. 24
<cal2>The International Children's Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Youth performing groups from South Korea, Hawaii, Turkey and the UK come to the stage. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, as well as the New York Goofs perform. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Fairfax County. Tickets: $10, ages 3-12 and Senior citizens; $12, adults and teens. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Young Soloists Recital. 3 p.m. at Alden Theatre of the Mclean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., Mclean.
This will feature pianist Jenny Lin and violinist Lina Bahn. Free. 703-790-0123.
Live Art and Sports Memorabilia Auction. Preview 2-3 p.m., Auction at 3 p.m. at the Hyatt Dulles, 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd., Herndon. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Tysons Corner. Tickets: $10/person; $15/couple. Call 703-615-4477 or visit www.tysonscornerkiwanis.org
Jim Cullum Jazz Band. 3 p.m. at CenterStage, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Featuring Banu Gibson in "Songs of the Silver Screen." Enjoy your favorite movie music from the golden years of movie magic—the twenties, thirties and forties. For tickets, call 703-476-4500.
Pipe Organ Recital. 3 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Jeremy Shoop, Director of Music Ministries and organist at Holy Cross Lutheran Church performs a free Pipe Organ Recital on the church's newly installed 29 rank pipe organ. Pot-luck dinner follows the performance. Call 703-435-8377.
C-Note Sale. The Grace Gallery, Reston Town Center. This year’s sale is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 24. An exhibition of the artwork is now on display at GRACE. Tickets for the C-Note Sale may be purchased for $125. Each ticket entitles the holder to one piece of art of their choice still available when their number is drawn. The number of tickets sold is strictly limited to the number of pieces of art available. There is a limit of five tickets per person. Call GRACE at 703-471-9242.
<cal1>Wednesday/Sept. 27
<cal2>Duct Tape Fashion. Choose from various projects and make a fashion statement with duct tape at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Age 13-18. To register call 703-938-0405.
<cal1>Thursday/Sept. 28
<cal2>"Voce Brings Broadway to Jasmine Cafe." 6:30-9 p.m. at Jasmine Cafe, 1633 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston. Reston-based Voce Chamber Singers perform a selection of favorite Broadway hits. Guests will be treated to a three-course prix fix dinner. Ticket prices are $60 per person, which includes a three-course meal and entertainment throughout the evening. Beverages are a la carte. $20 of each ticket is tax-deductible as a contribution to Voce, a non-profit organization. Call Jasmine Cafe directly at 703-471-9114. Visit www.voce.org.
<cal1>Friday/Sept. 29
<cal2>Semi-Annual Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Special collection of used books. Sponsored by the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. All ages. 703-689-2700.
Ethos Percussion Group. 8 p.m. at CenterStage, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. An exploration of the place where ancient and modern percussion music meet. For this performance, they collaborate with the Masters of Indian Music Featuring Pandit Samir Chatterjee playing the Tabla and Kinnar Kumar Seen playing the Satir. For tickets, call 703-476-4500.
<cal1>Saturday/Sept. 30
<cal2>Charity 5K Run/Walk. Navy Federal Credit Union's 14th annual charity 5K Run/Walk begins and ends at Navy Federal’s Headquarters in Vienna. Open to the public and offering post-race refreshments, ChampionChip timing and contests. All proceeds to benefit the Committee for Helping Others, a local charity serving Dunn Loring, Merrifield, Oakton, and Vienna communities. Check in time is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and the race will begin at 9 a.m. To register, www.runwashington.com. 703-206-4362.
5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk & Community Extravaganza. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Tall Oaks at Reston Community. This event will also feature a Community Extravaganza where everyone is welcome to enjoy a live New Orleans style jazz band, food, exhibits and silent auction. This event is open to the public. The event will benefit the American Diabetes Association. Each run/walk participant is required to donate at least $25 to the cause. www.TallOaksAtReston.com
31st Annual Family Fair. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, at the intersection of Lewinsville Road and Route 7. Featuring sales of clothing, treasures, books, household items, toys, food and more. Free. Call 703-442-0330 or visit www.stthomasmcleanva.org.
Amish Quilt & Craft Sale. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Dulles Expo Center, South Hall, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. Sale features more than 250 quilts, 500 wall hangings and a variety of other items. No admission charge. Visit. www.amishcountryquiltscrafts.com.
Semi-Annual Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Special collection of used books. Sponsored by the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. All ages. 703-689-2700.
Bob Brown & Old McDonald’s Puppets. 10-10:40 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, West Ox Road, Herndon. Meet Derwood Duck, Jackson the Mule and Benny Bunny. After the show, meet the real animals at Frying Pan Farm Park’s Kidwell Farm. Cost is $3 per person, pre-paid registration suggested. Contact Frying Pan Farm Park at 703-437-9101 or e-mail Yvonne.Johnson@fairfaxcounty.gov
"Toys of Colonial Virginia." 11:30 a.m. at the Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., Mclean. Play with a wide variety of toys from colonial times and make a toy to keep. Ages 5 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dolley Madison Library. 703-356-0770.
Scarecrow Making. 12-2 p.m. at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Bring the clothes and they supply the stuffing. Call 03-759-2771.
Meet Dolley Madison. 1 p.m. at the Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., Mclean. Performing artist Bonnie Fairbank will appear in the role of Dolley Madison. All ages. Sponsored by the friends of the Dolley Madison Library. 703-356-0770.
"Inside the Soviet Gulag." 1 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., Vienna. Author Bela Gogos, a WWII Royal Hungarian Air Force Pilot and Soviet prisoner for 10 years, discusses his book "Youth Lost in Red Hell." Adults. 703-938-0405.
"A Tribute to Spalding Gray: Leftover Stories to Tell." 8 p.m. at the CenterStage, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Actors who knew and loved Spalding Gray read his published and unpublished work, dating from the 1960s on. This is the only Washington area performance of this work. For tickets, call 703-476-4500
<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 1
<cal2>Scarecrow Making. 12-2 p.m. at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Bring the clothes and they supply the stuffing. Call 03-759-2771.
RCC Virginia Wine Country Tour. A private tasting and seminar at The Wine Cabinet in Reston on Sunday, Oct. 1 and tour two nearby vineyards on Saturday, Oct. 7. Sponsored by the Reston Community Center and YMCA Fairfax County Reston. Registration covers seminar, tasting and hors d’ouerves at The Wine Cabinet, and tours of Tarara and Hillsboro vineyards. Participants bring $8 for tasting fees and picnic lunch for vineyard tours. Open to adults age 21 and over, the “Virginia Wine Country Tour” (Reg. #: 105149-7A) is $62 for residents and employees in Small District 5, and $75 for non-residents. Contact Shannon Delborrello at 703-390-6159.
<cal1>Thursday/Oct. 5
<cal2>The Samples. Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets: $16 advanced, $20 at door. All ages. Visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Friday/Oct. 6
<cal2>Kids’ Night Out II. 6:30-10 p.m. at Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods. Children ages 6-9 enjoy supervised group play time. Parents can take some free time while their children play games, create arts and crafts, watch movies or feed the ducks on the lake. Snacks and drinks are provided during the evening. Kids Night Out II is $10 for residents and employees in Small District 5, and $15 for nonresidents. Call 703-476-4500 or 800-828-1120 (TTY). Contact Debbie Heron, youth programs director, at 703-390-6163.
Bobby Shore & First Call. Jazz. 7:30 p.m. in the Atrium at Meadowlark Gardens, located off Route 7 and Beulah Road. The 5-piece will perform in a concert-like setting with seating and a small dance floor. Tickets: $15. Visit www.meadowlarkgardens.com.
Quartetto Gelato. 8 p.m. at CenterStage, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. They will present hot and cool, songs from Latin America. For tickets, call 703-46-4500.
<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 7
<cal2>RCC Virginia Wine Country Tour. A private tasting and seminar at The Wine Cabinet in Reston on Sunday, Oct. 1 and tour two nearby vineyards on Saturday, Oct. 7. Sponsored by the Reston Community Center and YMCA Fairfax County Reston. Registration covers seminar, tasting and hors d’ouerves at The Wine Cabinet, and tours of Tarara and Hillsboro vineyards. Participants bring $8 for tasting fees and picnic lunch for vineyard tours. Open to adults age 21 and over, the “Virginia Wine Country Tour” (Reg. #: 105149-7A) is $62 for residents and employees in Small District 5, and $75 for non-residents. Contact Shannon Delborrello at 703-390-6159.
Walk for Growing Hope. 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Mural/Train Station, Vienna. The Optimist Club of Vienna sponsors their first annual fundraising walk to raise money for Growing Hope and the Childhood Cancer Campaign. It will begin and end at the Mural/Train Station parking lot with registration between 8:30 AM-10 a.m. and closing ceremonies at 11:30 a.m. with refreshments. Participants are invited to walk at their own pace or sponsor others. One hundred percent of the net proceeds from this event will go to Growing Hope and Optimist International fund for childhood cancer research. Visit www.viennaoptimist.org or call Bob McCormick or Ruth Korobov at 703-242-0564.
Ballroom Dancing. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. at the Colvin Run School House, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Dance to the sound of the Colvin Run Dance Band. Rumba dance lessons at 8 p.m. Tickets: $12. Lesson: $5. 703-430-6557.
“Genealogy Tune-Up Tips.” 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Department, 2148 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring. The Fairfax Genealogical Society will sponsor a one-day genealogy fair. The registration fee is $18 which
includes lunch. There is an additional charge of $5 for walk-ins. Registration is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. The first presentation will start at 9 a.m. and the program will conclude at 2:30 p.m. Contact www.fxgs.org or 703-360-0920.
<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 8.
<cal2>Tea Dances. 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Dancers of all skill levels are welcome. Professional dance instructor and DJ Michael Rye teaches three mini-dance lessons and plays a range of music from golden oldies to modern dance selections. Door prizes and light refreshments. Visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
<cal1>Tuesday/Oct. 10
<cal2>"The Four Centuries Of Virginia Quilts." 7:30-9 p.m. at the Mclean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., Mclean. Colleen Callahan, costume and textile historian with experience in conservation and theatrical costumes will discuss the history of Old Dominion quilts and their makers over time. It is McLean Community Center Course #1997.260, $30 for McLean residents; $35 for non-residents. Contact Francine Proulx, ISA AM, at 703-395-7015, pappraisals@hotmail.com. www.mcleancenter.org.
<cal1>Wednesday/Oct. 11
<cal2>"Chair, Sandbag, Rose." 8 p.m. at the CenterStage, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. The Stuart Pimsler Dance and Theatre company present their performance piece with four fairy tales of love and war. 703-476-4500
<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 14
<cal2>Amy Tan at CenterStage. 3 p.m. at the CenterStage, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Listen to the author of "The Joy Luck Club," "The Kitchen God's" and "Saving Fish from Drowning" read stories and talk about her writing. For tickets, call 703-476-4500
<cal1>Monday/Oct. 16
<cal2>Reston Presents. 7-9 p.m. at Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Lucia St. Clair Robson’s eighth book, "Shadow Patriots," is set in the Revolutionary War era and tells the story of George Washington’s Culper spy ring, which included a female operative known only as “355”.Visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 21
<cal2>Ballroom Dancing. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. at the Colvin Run School House, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Dance to the sound of the Colvin Run Dance Band. Rumba dance lessons at 8 p.m. Tickets: $12. Lesson: $5. 703-430-6557.
<cal1>Monday/Oct. 23
<cal2>"To Kill a Mockingbird." 10 a.m. at RCC CenterStage, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Part of the RCC Monday Movies series. Free continental breakfast beginning at 9:15 a.m. Visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
<cal1>Friday/Oct. 27
<cal2>5th Annual Tour de Vines. 7-10 p.m. at the Westwood Country Club, 800 Maple Ave., Vienna. To Benefit Alternative House — the Abused and Homeless Children's Refuge. Sample an international array of wines from Austria, Australia/New Zealand, Italy, France and the Americas and bid on weekend getaways, sport and entertainment tickets, fine art and jewelry. Tickets: $50 by Oct. 20; $60 after/door. Visit www.thealternativehouse.org or call 703-506-9191.