<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
Country Fair. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 9220 Georgetown Park, Great Falls. St. Francis Episcopal Church of Great Falls will host its annual country fair. Held both indoors and out, the fair offers a mix of booths and activities to appeal to all ages.Children’s games, entertainment. Animal Ambassadors presentation at 1 p.m. The fair’s acclaimed quilt show will feature handmade quilts from throughout the U.S. The Difficult Run Jazz Band will play throughout the morning. Call 703-759-2082.
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.
"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.
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.
10th annual Virginia's Showcase of Bands. 2-9 p.m. at Herndon High School. Hosted by Herndon High School Band Parents Association and the United States Scholastic Band Association (USSBA). Musicians and visual ensemble units from 30 high school bands will display their talents of musicianship, showmanship and ensemble coordination in seven to ten minute shows and will be assessed by the finest adjudicators. An admission fee will be charged for spectators. The concession stand will be open. The Pride of Herndon will perform "Chain Reaction," their award winning show. Visit www.herndonband.org.
Alzheimer's Social Benefit. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Lofty Salon and Wellness Center, 354 W. Maple Ave., Vienna. Donation: $20 per person. Hors D'oeuvres, entertainment, raffles, door prizes, silent auction. Sponsored by the Lofty Salon and Wellness Center and Vienna Alzheimerís Support Group. Business Attire Recommended. Call 703-242-0609.
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. Dance Tickets: $12; Lesson: $5.. 703-430-6557.
"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.
Bobbe Shore & First Call. 1-5 p.m. at the Reston Town Square Amphitheatre, intersection of Bluemont and Explorer, Reston. Free. bobbeshore@aol.com
<cal1>Monday/Oct. 2.
<cal2>Open Mic. 7-10 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Hosted by David Cotton. Free. Visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Tuesday/Oct. 3.
<cal2>"Landscaping With Native Plants." 1:30 p.m. at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods. The Reston Garden Club will welcome Karen Rexrode, the former owner of Windy Hill Plant Farm. All members and guests welcomed. A brief meeting will follow the program, including a time for socializing and refreshments.
Open Mic. 7:30 p.m. at the Tortilla Factory, 648 Elden St., Herndon. Sponsored by the Reston/Herndon Folk Club. Visit www.restonherndonfolkclub.com.
<cal1>Wednesday/Oct. 4
<cal2>Open Mic. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Visit www.jimmystavern.com.
<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.
Bobbe 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.
High Ground. Bluegrass. 8 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Tickets: $12. Call 03-435-8377.
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>JMU Dukes vs Rhode Island Rams. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Join the Reston Community Center as they take a day-trip down to Harrisionburg to cheer on James Madison University. Cheer on Division 1-AA Champs on RCC Day-trip. Participants are responsible for their own meals. The trip is $20 for residents and employees of Small District 5 and $30 for non-residents. To register for James Madison vs. Rhode Island Football Game (Reg#808001-7A), call 703-476-4500.
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 ÒVirginia Wine Country TourÓ (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.
CROP Hunger Walk Benefit Concert. 6:30 p.m. at Vienna Presbyterian Church. Featuring Work in Progress, the praise band of VPC. This concert is free and open to everyone. A voluntary offering will be accepted and all proceeds will go to the Vienna CROP Walk on Nov. 12, to support the work of Church World Service. Visit www.churchworldservice.org or www.cropwalk.org. To obtain more information about the specific details of the Vienna CROP Walk, contact Betty Rahal at betty.rahal@verizon.net.
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>"Destiny & the Law of Karma." 2-4 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library. The Spiritual Science Research Foundation (SSRF) holds a free workshop on Destiny and the Law of Karma. Visit www.spiritualresearchfoundation.org/events.
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.
"Washington Symphonic Brass in the 50's." 7:30 p.m. at Saint Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Brand new arrangements of great music from the 1750's, 1850's, and 1950's, featuring selections from Handel, Verdi, Brahms, Stephen Foster, Bernstein, Shostakovich and, of course, Elvis. Tickets: $25; $20 (military/seniors); $10 (students). Purchase at door or in advance at WSBTickets@verizon.net.
<cal1>Monday/Oct. 9
<cal2>Open Mic. 7-10 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Hosted by David Cotton. Free. Visit www.jamminjava.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.
Open Mic. 7:30 p.m. at the Tortilla Factory, 648 Elden St., Herndon. Sponsored by the Reston/Herndon Folk Club. Visit www.restonherndonfolkclub.com.
<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
Open Mic. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Visit www.jimmystavern.com.
<cal1>Thursday/Oct. 12
<cal2>James Baker Book Signing. 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble 1851 Fountain Drive, Reston. Former Chief of Staff James Baker will be in the store for a discussion and signing of his new memoir. Join us for a look at James Baker's "Work Hard, Study…and Keep Out of Politics: Adventures and Lessons from an Unexpected Public Life." Revealing an inside perspective on everything from the Iran/Contra scandal to the 2000 election dispute.
<cal1>Friday/Oct. 13
<cal2>Lemony Snicket Farewell Celebration. 6:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1851 Fountain Drive, Reston. For the final book in Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, Barnes & Noble in Reston will be hosting an awful celebration. Have the chance to win a signed copy of Book the Thirteenth: The End.
The Turtle Island String Quartet & Ying Quartet. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Part of the Founder's Day Celebration commemorating the venue's 25th anniversary. Tickets: $35. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
<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
Holiday Arts and Crafts Show. Presented jointly with the Reston Community Center and Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild (NVHG), part of the proceeds from the show will benefit NVHG’s scholarship fund. The small show features 40 juried crafters and their finest creations, including a broad array of arts and crafts such as jewelry, ornaments, wearable art, wood, fine art originals and prints, leather, stained glass, fused glass, dolls and figurines, photography, decorative painting, hand weaving, pottery, shell art and more. Contact Haywood R. Hopson, Sr., Community Events Director, at 703-390-6161.
John Gorka with Michael Manring. Folk. 7:30 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $20. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 15
<cal2>Holiday Arts and Crafts Show. Presented jointly with the Reston Community Center and Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild (NVHG), part of the proceeds from the show will benefit NVHG’s scholarship fund. The small show features 40 juried crafters and their finest creations, including a broad array of arts and crafts such as jewelry, ornaments, wearable art, wood, fine art originals and prints, leather, stained glass, fused glass, dolls and figurines, photography, decorative painting, hand weaving, pottery, shell art and more. Contact Haywood R. Hopson, Sr., Community Events Director, at 703-390-6161.
<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.