<cal1>Dancing
<cal2>Circle/Folk Dancing. April 19; May 3, 17, 31; and June 7, 21. 7:45 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, 10125 Lake Haven Court in Burke. A mixture of traditional folk dance and modern choreography. New class starting Saturday, April 19. To register: come to class. Cost: $35 for the series; $10 person/class. Additional information call Judi at 703-451-2595.
Learn the Social Dances (ballroom, Latin, swing, night club, country western/polka) in Cy Richardson's group classes on Tuesday nights at the Oaks Community Center, 5708 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. Six-week sessions (8 hours), $52 per person. Singles and couples welcome. Call Cy at 703-250-5360.
Israeli Dance Class. Tuesdays, 8-10 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Beginners, intermediates and advanced. $5/session/JCCNV member; $6/non-member; $4/student or senior. Reservations not required. 301-982-0937.
Learn to Dance Salsa and Meringue at Rene’s Club, 3251 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. For beginners and advanced students. Learn basics and advanced techniques, Latin moves, combination footwork, spinning, breaks, timing, style and shine. Group class meets Thursdays and Fridays, 8-9 p.m. Partner not required. Proper attire. Call 703-759-9380.
Tap-dance lessons for Fairfax County Senior Citizens 55 and older will be held at Little River Glen Senior Center, Barker Court, located just off Route 236 and Olley Lane in Fairfax, on Wednesdays. Free. Call 703-370-1466.
<cal1>Knitting
<cal2>Beginning Knitting. Five-week class begins Thursday, April 24, 6-8 p.m., at The Yarn Barn, 9413-C Old Burke Lake Road, Burke. Class fee: $70. Learn how to create knitted garments. 703-973-2220.
Beginning Crochet. Five-week class begins Saturday, April 26, 1-3 p.m., at The Yarn Barn, 9413-C Old Burke Lake Road, Burke. Class fee: $70. Learn crochet to embellish knitted garments or create crocheted items. 703-973-2220.
Sock Knitting on Two Circular Needles. Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at The Yarn Barn, 9413-C Old Burke Lake Road, Burke. Class fee $40. Learn a technique that can be used not only for socks but anywhere double-pointed needles are called for. 703-973-2220.
<cal1>Crime Prevention
<cal2>Refuse to Be a Victim crime-prevention program. This National Rifle Association program promotes awareness and prevention of criminal confrontations. The co-ed seminar is three to four hours long, open to the public and costs $10. Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, 8:30 a.m., at the National Rifle Association Headquarters, 11250 Waples Mill Road in Fairfax. A two-day workshop is available for those interested in becoming a certified instructor. Instructor workshop costs $99. Call 1-800-861-1166 for more information or to apply.
<cal1>Seniors
<cal2>Mature Operator's Driver Improvement Program (MOPDIP). This eight-hour class for Virginia residents 55 and older covers safe-driving information. The course is sanctioned by the American Automobile Association (AAA) and is presented by certified Fairfax County Auxiliary Police officers. On completion of this course, drivers are eligible for the Virginia state mandated insurance premium reduction (check with individual insurance carriers for the amount). The classes take place the second Saturday of each month. The next MOPDIP class will meet on Saturday, May 10, from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Franconia District Station located at 6121 Franconia Road. Subsequent seminars are scheduled for June 14
and July 12. Registration is required. Call 703-924-6588. The fee for this course is $10 per person for books and materials.
<cal1>College Prep
<cal2>Focusing in on College. A workshop to help frame skills, interests, personality style. Develops a college plan. Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 3018 Javier Road, second floor, Fairfax. $50 for the series. 703-204-9100.
<cal1>Languages
<cal2>Greenspring Village’s “English As a Second Language” (ESL) program provides instruction to assist employees who want to improve their language skills. ESL classes meet twice a week. Volunteers who wish to enroll are asked to pay a $20 registration fee to be refunded at the completion of the course. Follow-up ESL courses for students who wish to continue are now in the planning stage. Greenspring Village, developed and managed by Erickson Retirement Communities, is headquartered in Catonsville, Md. For more information, check out their Web site address: www.ericksonretirement.com.
<cal1>Safety
<cal2>Lt. John Henderson teaches the City of Fairfax Fire Extinguisher Training program in Room 8 at the John C. Wood Municipal Complex, 3730 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax. Hands-on training will be offered using a fire simulator, which creates a small fire. To schedule classes, call the City of Fairfax Building and Fire Code Administration Office, 703-273-8109.