Used Book Collection to Benefit Scholarships for Women
American Association of University Women (AAUW) McLean Branch will host a Used Book Collection. Also, bring your CDs, DVDs, software, children’s book, records, and recent textbooks, all in good condition. Proceeds benefit scholarships for women. Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. SunTrust Bank, 515 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. aauwbookfair@gmail.com. Tel: 703-527-4206.
Farm to Host 18th Century Spring Market Fair
Claude Moore Colonial Farm will host its first market fair of the season on Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22, 11 a.m.--4:30 p.m. The visitors will be able to watch spinning and candle making, enjoy a children’s puppet theater and make their own corn husk doll. There will be games and music plus opportunity to interact with staff and volunteers in colonial costume and character. See heritage breed animals on site including Ossabow pigs, chickens and turkeys. Lunch available for purchase includes spit roasted chicken, sausages, seasonal vegetables, cheeses and breads, roasted olives, fruit pies and cakes. The Tavern offers cask ale, beer, wine, fresh ginger ale, lemonade and more. Herbs and flowering plants available for purchase as well as soaps, candles, 18th-century clothing and jewelry. Affordable, fun and educational.
Tickets: Adults: $8; Children 3-12 and Seniors: $3; Children under 3 complimentary admission. Free parking. Weather permitting. The farm is located at 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean.