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Friday/June 8
Ladies Nine and Dine Event. Women of all golfing ability levels are welcome for 9 holes of evening golf 5:30 p.m. at Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course, 10301 Gunston Road, Lorton. Scramble format with dinner served at the clubhouse. Limited to 40Women. Reservations required along with a non-refundable deposit. For more information contact 703-339-8585.
Ponderings: Lure of the Swamp. 4-5:30 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. $4. 703-451-9588.
After Dark in the Park: Local Reptiles. 7:30-9 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. $4. 703-451-9588.
Saturday/June 9
20th Anniversary Celebration. Commemorate two decades of library service with refreshments and entertainment 12-6 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
Adult Summer Reading Kickoff. 10 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Read 10 books by Sept. 8 and get one free book from the book sale. Drawing for prizes at the end of the program. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Arts in the Park. Blue Sky Puppet Theater 10 a.m. at Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. 703-323-6601.
Mountain Biking for Beginners. 10:30-12:30 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Bring bike and helmet or rent one for $25, bring water bottle and snack if desired, cost is $30/person. 703-569-0285.
Can You Canoe. 2-3:30 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Ages 8 and up, $10 per person, canoes and life jackets will be provided. 703-569-0285.
Summer Birds and Bagels. Explore the woodland and wetland to observe summer bird life, 8-10:30 a.m. at Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, Harrison Lane and Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. $6 per adult. 703-768-2525.
Sunday/June 10
Birding for Beginners. 8-10:30 a.m. at Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, Harrison Lane and Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. $2 per adult. 703-768-2525.
Veggie Gourmet. "Cooking Class: Salads, Picnics, BBQs." Whole grain and bean salads, no cholesterol, lactose-free, high-fiber, low-fat marinades TIME at 9302 Hallston Court, Fairfax Station. Class includes recipes, food samples, and manufacturers' coupons. $45/person; $80/couple. Call 703-643-2713.
Monday/June 11
Camp Read a Lot. Stories and activities about the great outdoors, 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Ages 2-3 with adult. 703-339-4610.
Book Discussion. "Embers" by Sandor Marai, 7 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Young Explorers: Rock and Roll. 3:15-4:30 p.m. at Huntley Meadows Visitor Center Harrison Lane and Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. Ages 6-8, $3 per child. 703-768-2525.
Nature Quest. Explore Pohick Creek, 10-11 a.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Ages 3-5, $4 per child. 703-451-9588.
Tuesday/June 12
I Love a Parade. Stories, activities, and a craft, 10:30 a.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Ages 2-5 with adult. 703-339-7385.
Book Discussion Group. "Democracy in America" by Alexis do Tocqueville 1 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Kids’ Night. Springfield Silver Diner hosts a Kid’s Night Father’s Day celebration 6-8 p.m. at the restaurant, 6592 Springfield Mall, Springfield. 703-924-1701 or www.silverdiner.com.
Wednesday/June 13
Skin Discussion. Dr. Khosrow Matini speaks on the early detection of skin cancer and reducing aging's effects 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. Cosponsored by Inova. To sign up, call 703-339-4610.
Nature Quest. Explore Pohick Creek 10-11 a.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Ages 3-5, $4 per child. 703-451-9588.
Nature Detectives: Rock and Roll. Children find out how we use minerals at home through a story, an activity and a craft, 10-10:45 a.m. at Huntley Meadows Visitor Center Harrison Lane and Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. Ages 3-5, $5 per child. 703 768-2525.
Saturday/June 16
Casting Call. Open casting call for summer play 1 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Rehearsals in July, performance on July 28. Ages 12-18. 703-644-7333.
Tuesday/June 19
Daddy-Oh. Stories and activities 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Ages 13-23 months with adult. 703-339-4610.
Evening Book Group. "A Thread of Grace" by Mary Doria Russell 7:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Music and Fun with Mr. Shine. Fun with songs and animal puppets 7 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Cosponsored by the Friends of the George Mason and Richard Byrd library branches. Family. 703-451-8055.
Kids’ Night. Springfield Silver Diner hosts a Kid’s Night with Pony to Go, FunBus, and a coloring contest 6-8 p.m. at the restaurant, 6592 Springfield Mall, Springfield. 703-924-1701 or www.silverdiner.com.