To have community events listed in Centre View, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail to
<a href=mailto:centreview@connectionnewspapers.com> centreview@connectionnewspapers.com</a> or fax to 703-917-0991. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-917-6434.
<b>ONGOING</b>
Craft Vendors are needed for Centreville United Methodist Women's Bazaar scheduled for Saturday November 8 from 9 am to 3pm at the church, 6400 Old Centreville Road; contact psbyers@verizon.net.
ESL and Immigrant Ministries needs volunteers to teach English to adult immigrants in 17 locations in Northern Virginia. Training is provided in August. Day and evening classes begin in September. For more information or to submit an on-line application, visit http://eslim.org.
Fair Lakes Farmer’s Market!
Wednesdays — 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sundays — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Fair Lakes Farmers Market, located in the Whole Foods Parking Lot, is now open Wednesdays from 3:30-7 p.m.; and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Host to many great local producers. This market will continue through the season, every Wednesday evening and Sunday morning. Located off the Fair Lakes Parkway in Fair Lakes.
Centreville Regional Library is seeking volunteers to put their green thumbs to good use. A motivated person who can offer suggestions on how to improve the landscaping is needed to start and run a team of gardening volunteers. Work hours are flexible. Help others improve their English! Do one-on-one tutoring or co-lead conversation groups for people who want to practice and improve their English skills. The greatest need is for evening and weekend sessions. Prior teaching experience is not required, just a good command of the English language, as well as an out-going, friendly and patient manner. Located at 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville. Call 703-830-2223.
Craft Vendors are needed for Centreville United Methodist Women's Bazaar scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 6400 Old Centreville Road; contact psbyers@verizon.net.
Guiding Eyes for the needs puppy raisers who are willing to open their homes to Labrador Retriever puppies until they are old enough to be professionally trained as guide dogs, usually 16-18 months. Training and guidance provided by local experienced counselors. Volunteer puppy raisers provide love and affection, behavior training and socialization experiences. Call 703-242-2232 or visit www.gebdominion.org. To complete an application, visit www.volunteer.guidingeyes.org.
<b>Thursday, July 17</b>
Mothers First — Chantilly/Centreville is a nonprofit support organization dedicated to helping women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home. Meetings are first and third Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. at the Centreville Regional Library,14200 St Germain Dr., Centreville. Contact 703-827-5922 or www.mothersfirst.org.
<b>July 17-27</b>
The Centreville High Boosters Club is sponsoring a Summer Carnival fund-raiser July 17-27 at Centreville High School, Union Mill Road. The carnival will include a Ferris Wheel, Merry-Go Rounds, and about 10 other rides with concession stands and games. Proceeds will benefit the CHS Booster Club and area youth sports team.
<b>Friday, July 18</b>
Swing Dances are held every Friday night at the Dulles Hilton in the Red Fox Room with Sue and Gary Caley. Drop-in beginner lesson included in price of admission from 8:30-9 p.m. Live music from 9 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $15. All ages welcome, large dance floors, air conditioned. Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon.
* July 18, TBA
* July 25, JP McDermott and Western Bop
<b>July 19-20</b>
The DC Big Flea Market will take place July 19-20 at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly. The show features antiques and collectibles from dealers representing 30 states. There will be Period Furniture * Silver & Jewelry * Porcelain & Glass * Country Furniture * Crystal & Pottery * Vintage Clothing * Linens & Textiles * Toys & Dolls * Advertising & Paper * Art Deco & Nouveau * Painting & Prints * Mid Century Modern * Maps & Political * Vintage Garden * 17th, 18th & 19th Century items * Architectural items * Antique Lighting * Ephemera, etc. Show hours are Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dulles Expo Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. Tickets are $8 per person (good for both days, Sat & Sun). Free parking. Call 757-430-4735. Or go to www.damorepromotions.com.
<b>Wednesday, July 23</b>
Chick-fil-A at Fair Oaks Mall hosts "Family Night" every Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. Every week there is a free, different activity to entertain kids of all ages. Come celebrate at Fair Oaks Mall, located inside the main entrance between Sears and Macy’s. Call us 703-279-1883 or email at CFAEVENTS@aol.com.
* Wednesday, July 23 — Glitter Tattoos!
* Wednesday, July 30 — Build-A-Bear Party!
<b>Thursday, July 24</b>
A Gamble on Education Charity Poker Tournament will be held Thursday, July 24 from 6-10 p.m. at the Long & Foster Building, 6101 Redwood Square Center, Lower Level, Centreville. There will be poker, raffles, prizes, food and fun. All proceeds benefit the Centreville Community Foundation’s scholarship fund. Four scholarships are distributed among Centreville High, Chantilly High, Westfield High and Mountain View School.
Create and paint a piece of early American-style redware pottery with Grace Wolf of Clay Cafe Studios of Chantilly. Make a mug on Thursday, July 24; and a bowl on Saturday, Aug. 23. Fired and finished items will be ready for pickup one week later at Clay Cafe Studios. This hands-on art activity is great for adults, scouts, and children, ages eight years and up. Each session will be held at Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $25 per class. Pre-paid reservations are required and a house tour is included. Call 703-437-1794.
<b> Saturday, July 26</b>
Children’s book author Susan Crites will be signing copies of her new book, "I Love You More Than Rainbows," on Saturday, July 26 from 2-4 p.m. at the Fairfax Barnes & Noble, located at Fair Lakes Promenade shopping center. Call 703-278-0300.
<b>Wednesday/July 30</b>
See comics from around the world and create your own with graphic artist and author Matt Dembicki at the Centreville Regional Library on Wednesday, July 30 at 7 p.m.
<b>Saturday, Aug. 2</b>
A Tigerlily Foundation fund-raiser to benefit Breast Cancer research will be held at Bonefish Grill, Centreville on Saturday, Aug. 2 from noon to 2 p.m. The Lunch for Life event is $25/adults and $15/children. Tigerlily Foundation helps towards providing women with chemotherapy buddies, financial assistance, cleaning, grocery delivery and maid services, free mammograms and more. Call 888-580-6253. Bonefish Grill is at 6315 Multiplex Drive, Centreville.
Dave Lieberman, personal chef, author and host of The Food Network's "Good Deal with Dave Lieberman" and "Dave Does," will be at the Macy’s at Fair Oaks Mall on Saturday, Aug. 2. Lieberman is bringing the best of fresh, local and sustainable foods to the Fair Oaks Macy's for an in-store cooking demonstration at 3 p.m. The first 125 people to the event will receive free samples, tote bags, recipes cards and issues of Edible Chesapeake magazine. Guests receive a free copy of Dave's Dinners, Lieberman's second cookbook, with a purchase of $50 or more in Tools of the Trade cookware. Lieberman also is available to sign the cookbooks following the demonstration.
<b>Tuesday, Aug. 5</b>
The Northern Virginia Holistic Moms Network will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. This month’s topic is: "Back To School Eco-Fashions" Be stylish and environmentally conscious – tips on fashion for moms and kids! Call 703-988-0285.
<b>Thursday, Aug. 7</b>
Mothers First — Chantilly/Centreville is a nonprofit support organization dedicated to helping women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home. Meetings are first and third Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. at the Centreville Regional Library,14200 St Germain Dr., Centreville. Contact 703-827-5922 or www.mothersfirst.org.
<b>AUG. 8-10</b>
Truro Church is holding its Used Book Sale Friday, Aug. 8 (12-5 p.m.); Saturday, Aug. 9 (10-4 p.m.); Sunday, Aug. 10 (12-2 p.m.) The church will accept donations of all types of books, videos, CDs, DVDs, and cassettes prior to the sale. Magazines will not be accepted. Donations may be dropped off at Truro in the church basement beginning July 28 through Aug. 7. Tax donation forms available at drop-off. Call 703-631-1275. Sale runs Aug. 8-10. Truro Church is located at 10520 Main Street, Fairfax. Directions: www.trurochurch.org.
<b>Saturday/Aug. 9</b>
Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is hosting an information session on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Burke Centre Library Library, 5935 Freds Oak Rd., Burke. If you would like to learn more about advocating for abused or neglected children, please call 703-273-3526, x22 or email ekosarin@casafairfax.org.
<b>Sunday, Aug. 11</b>
Virginia Ballet will present "Precedence" on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the Ernst Community Cultural Center Theater on the NVCC campus at 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. "Precedence" is a summer dance concert featuring the integration of contemporary dance styles with classical ballet techniques. The program features melody and rhythm from Bach to African drums, from hiphop to Russian folkdance. All reserved seats are $10. For tickets, call 703 249-8227.
<b>Thursday, Aug. 21</b>
Mothers First — Chantilly/Centreville is a nonprofit support organization dedicated to helping women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home. Meetings are first and third Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. at the Centreville Regional Library,14200 St Germain Dr., Centreville. Contact 703-827-5922 or www.mothersfirst.org.
<b>Saturday, Aug. 23</b>
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network’s (FAAN) Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure, will take place Saturday, Aug. 23 at 9 a.m. at Bull Run Regional Park. The park is located at 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville. Registration for the Walk for Food Allergy in all cities is online at www.foodallergywalk.org.
<b>Wednesday, Aug. 27</b>
The Centreville Rotary Club is working with the Jeanie Schmidt Free Clinic to sponsor a free sports and school physical day. It will be on Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 6-9 p.m. at Centreville United Methodist Church. To schedule an appointment and check eligibility, call the Jeanie Schmidt Free Clinic at 703-481-8160, ext. 1. To help volunteer, call 703-481-8160, ext. 2.
<b>Tuesday, Sept. 2</b>
The Northern Virginia Holistic Moms Network will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 2 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. This month’s topic is "Labor Day 101" Learn about the choices, supports, and options available at your labor and birth. Call 703-988-0285.
<b>Sept. 5-7</b>
The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival is coming to the Prince William County Fairgrounds Sept. 5-7. Some 150 acclaimed artisans will be showcasing contemporary crafts and fine art. The jury-selected artisans at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival will display and sell their unique creations in functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography. Hours are: Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6 --10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 7 -- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult admission to the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival is $7 with an online purchase, $8 for adults at the door, free for children under 12. Admission is good for all three days. Free parking is available. The Fairgrounds are located at 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas. Visit www.sugarloafcrafts.com or call (800) 210-9900.
<b>Saturday, Sept. 13</b>
Centreville Day is Saturday, Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The theme this year is "Patriots of Centreville: Past and Present." Business sponsorships start at $300. All proceeds go to supporting the Centreville Community Foundation, a 501-3c nonprofit that supports historic preservation, youth, the arts, education, environment and community improvement in the greater Centreville area. Space for vendors and exhibitors is limited. As in previous years, there is a parade from 10-11 a.m. and new this year is a children's essay contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus on the theme of Centreville Patriots. If you have a child in 5th thru 8th grades or if you are interested in marching in the parade, go to the Web site (www.centrevilleva.org and click on Centreville Day). Email ccf@centrevilleva.org or call at 703 830-5407.
<b>Tuesday, Oct. 4</b>
The Northern Virginia Holistic Moms Network will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. This month’s topic is "Greening Your Home" Ways to save energy, reduce waste, and limit toxins in your home environment. Call 703-988-0285.
<b>Saturday, Nov. 8</b>
Craft Vendors are needed for Centreville United Methodist Women's Bazaar scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 6400 Old Centreville Road. Contact psbyers@verizon.net.