<lst>To have community events listed free in the Laurel Hill Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Jon Whiten at south@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is two weeks prior to the date of the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. Call 703-917-6422.
<cal1>Thursday/Oct. 27
<cal2>Calling All Guys. A father-son book discussion of "Airborn" by Kenneth Oppel, is at 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600. Ages 11 and up.
Theater Performance. The GMU Players present "Uncle Vanya," by Anton Chekhov, at 8 p.m., at Harris Theatre, located at the intersection of Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. Tickets are $10, $7 for students, faculty, staff and seniors, and are available by calling 703-993-8888.
Concert. Jebus plays at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Call 703-385-5717 or visit www.fatsfairfax.com.
<cal1>Friday/Oct. 28
<cal2>Live Show. The King's Singers are playing with Sarband at 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $44, $36, and $22. Call 703-993-2787, 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa or www.tickets.com.
Concert. Politicks, Sucka Brown and Copperpot play at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Fungus Safari. "Ponderings: Fungus of the Forest," is from 4-5 p.m., at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. The event, for ages 6-10, teaches about fungi. Cost is $4, and reservations are required. Call 703-451-9588.
Concert. La Salle Dance Orchestra performs for free at 8 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax.
Author Appearance. A reading, discussion and signing with Robert F. Dorr, author of a history of American war helicopters, 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-278-0300.
Concert. The Bronx Casket Co., Circle of Nero, Krass Judgement and Plague of Suffering play at 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $15. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Theater Performance. The Springfield Community Theatre presents "The Lion in Winter" by James Goldman, at 7:30 p.m., at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive in Annandale. Tickets are $15, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for groups of 10 or more. For tickets, call 703-866-6238. Call 703-978-7650.
Theater Performance. The GMU Players present "Uncle Vanya," by Anton Chekhov, at 8 p.m., at Harris Theatre, located at the intersection of Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. Tickets are $10, $7 for students, faculty, staff and seniors, and are available by calling 703-993-8888.
Concert. The Danny Morris Band plays at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Call 703-385-5717 or visit www.fatsfairfax.com.
<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 29
<cal2>Live Event. The Extraordinary Life Experience featuring Dr. Charles Stanley, Jordan Rubin and Dave Ramsey is at 7:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are free but must be requested in advance at www.intouch.org. Visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Bats of October. Listen to bat calls and find out about the varieties of bats at 11 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227. Ages 4 and up.
Bats! Learn about bats with Jerry Schneider and create a bat T-shirt, at 2 p.m., at Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055. Bring a light-colored T-shirt on a hanger or buy a T-shirt for $4. Ages 6-12.
Dance Benefit. A dance performance interpreting the 5 basic elements (earth, sky, water, fire and air), featuring Kuchipudi Dance Academy, NatyaBhoomi and Natraj Dance School, Jayamangala Dance School, Mallika Ramprasad and Troup, and Upasana Dance School, is from 6-9 p.m., at Durga Temple, 8400 Durga Place, Fairfax Station. Admission is $5, and all proceeds will benefit tsunami victims. Call 703-307-4693 or visit www.durgatemple.org.
Theater Performance. The Springfield Community Theatre presents "The Lion in Winter" by James Goldman, at 7:30 p.m., at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive in Annandale. Tickets are $15, $13 for seniors and students, and $10 for groups of 10 or more. For tickets, call 703-866-6238. Call 703-978-7650.
Arts Festival. The Virginia Fine Craft, Folk & Art Festival, featuring the work of many national and local artists and craftsmen, including Claudia Leo of Fairfax, is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Northern Virginia Community College's Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Admission is $7. Call 703-883-4760.
Fall Jubilee. Woody's Fall Jubilee, featuring free ice cream and other food, balloon art, puppets, live music and prizes, is from 4-9 p.m., at Woody's Ice Cream, 4005 Stonewall Ave., Fairfax. Call 703-273-8977 or 703-383-1170.
Fall Celebration. The Second Annual FestiFall Celebration, featuring a petting zoo, horse-drawn hayrides and live music, is from 12-4 p.m., at Fairfax Corner. Visit www.fairfaxcorner.com.
Theater Performance. The GMU Players present "Uncle Vanya," by Anton Chekhov, at 8 p.m., at Harris Theatre, located at the intersection of Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. Tickets are $10, $7 for students, faculty, staff and seniors, and are available by calling 703-993-8888.
Film Screening. Friends of Film and GMU's Filmmaking certificate program present "Slices of Life," a free program of six student documentary shorts, from 1-3 p.m., at the Johnson Center Cinema, at the intersection of Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. Call 703-993-3016 or visit cope.gmu.edu/film.html.
Concert. Welbilt and Condition K play at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Concert. M-3-B plays at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Call 703-385-5717 or visit www.fatsfairfax.com.
Concert. Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Dirty Sanchez, Method of Friction and A Life Among Ghosts play at 8 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 30
<cal2>Live Show. Jeffrey Siegel presents "Mozart and Schubert: Romantic Fantasies" at 7 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $35, $27 and $17.50. The concert features the works of Mozart and Schubert. Call 703-993-2787, 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa or www.tickets.com.
Live Concert. Kanye West, Fantasia, and Keyshia Cole perform at 7 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $48 and are available at the Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or 703-573-SEAT. Visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Water Discussion. "Building a Safer World: Can America and the UN Work Together on World Water Resources?" a discussion led by the University of Maryland's Gerald Galloway, is at 2 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. He discusses terrorism, conservation and other current water supply topics. Call 703-644-7333. Co-sponsored by the League of Woman Voters and The People Speak.
Concert. A free Young Artists Piano Musicale is at 6 p.m., in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall lobby, located at the corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Concert. The GMU Vocal Jazz Ensemble performs a free concert, at 3 p.m., at the GMU Johnson Center Bistro, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Charity Event. Tea For Teens, a fund raiser for CrisisLink's hurricane relief efforts, is from 12:30-3:30 p.m., at the Bailiwick Inn, 4023 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. The cost of $45 includes high tea and a guest speaker on the topic of young adult mental health. Call 703-691-2266 or e-mail theinn@bailiwickinn.com.
Arts Festival. The Virginia Fine Craft, Folk & Art Festival, featuring the work of many national and local artists and craftsmen, including Claudia Leo of Fairfax, is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Northern Virginia Community College's Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Admission is $7. Call 703-883-4760.
Theater Performance. The GMU Players present "Uncle Vanya," by Anton Chekhov, at 2 p.m., at Harris Theatre, located at the intersection of Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. Tickets are $10, $7 for students, faculty, staff and seniors, and are available by calling 703-993-8888.
<cal1>Monday/Oct. 31
<cal2>Nature Quest. "Look, but Don't Touch," a program about plants and animals that might be dangerous, is from 10-11 a.m., at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. The event is for ages 3-6, costs $4, and reservations are required. Call 703-451-9588.
Nature Presentation. "The River of No Return," a multimedia presentation by Mike Aronoff, is at 7:30 p.m., at REI, 11950 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax. The presentation is a journey down the Salmon River's notorious Middle Fork. The event is free, but reservations are required. Call 571-522-6568.
<cal1>Tuesday/Nov. 1
<cal2>Concert. The Hint plays at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Drug Program Discussion. A Social Security Administration representative explains the new Medicare benefit at 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610.
Stories. Stories and activities about monkeys are at 1:30 p.m., at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. For ages 2-5. Call 703-451-8055.
<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 2
<cal2>Concert. The NOVA Community Chorus, the Annandale Chorale, and choirs from JEB Stuart, Falls Church and Edison High Schools perform "Requiem," at 7:30 p.m., at the Schlesinger Center in Alexandria. Visit www.nv.cc.va.us/alexandria/schlesingercenter.
Concert. Matt Waller and Andrew Gorski play at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Flu Shots. Flu vaccinations are from 2-4 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Shots are $25 or covered with Medicare Plan B. For ages 18 and up. Call 877-895-5284.
Stories. Lunchtime stories, videos and activities are at 12 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. For ages 1-5. Call 703-339-4610.
Writer's Roundtable. A group for writers to discuss their work with other writers is at 7:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For adults. New members welcome. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>Thursday/Nov. 3
<cal2>Silent Auction. The Welcome Club of Northern Virginia presents its annual Silent Auction, bake sale and luncheon, at 11 a.m., at International Country Club, 13200 Lee Highway, Fairfax. For reservations, call 703-242-0217 or e-mail Jtowers39@cox.net. The deadline for reservations is Friday, Oct. 28, at noon.
Computer Tips. "Introduction to Windows" is at 7 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For ages 13 and up. Call 703-293-6227.
Health Activities. Therapeutic activities for adults with cognitive or physical limitations are at 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For ages 18 and up. Call 703-293-6227.
Used Book Sale. Find bargains and treasures, from 1-8 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600
Book Group. An adult discussion of "Don't Let's Go to the Dogs," by Alexandra Fuller, is at 12:15 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610.
Tiny Tots. Emerging literacy activities are at 10:30 a.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. For ages 13-23 months. Call 703-339-7385.
SAT Tips. The Princeton Review presents a strategy session for the SAT, at 4 p.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. For ages 13-18. Call 703-339-7385.
<cal1>Friday/Nov. 4
<cal2>Concert. King's X perform with Navel, Occam's Razor, Shedding Skin, and Guardians of Iridescence at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Theater. WT Woodson High School's drama department presents "Cinderella," at 7:30 p.m., at the school, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $10 at the door, $8 at www.wtwdrama.org, and $5 for seniors. Call 703-503-4759.
Concert. Baba G'Nush, Off White and Soup's Uncle play at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Used Book Sale. Find bargains and treasures, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Film. A bag lunch film screening is at 11 a.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. For adults. Call 703-339-7385 for title.
Used Book Sale. A used book sale is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Stories. Stories and activities are at 10:30 a.m., at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. For ages 13-23 months. Call 703-451-8055.
<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 5
<cal2>Live Concert. Gwen Stefani and the Black Eyed Peas performs, 8 p.m., at the Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $75 and $55. For tickets, visit the box office or www.ticketmaster.com.
Live Performance. The Italian ballet troupe Aterballeto performs at 8 p.m. at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $44, $36, and $22. Call 703-993-2787, 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa or www.tickets.com.
Concert. Opeth performs with Nevermore and Into Eternity at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $22 day of show. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Theater. WT Woodson High School's drama department presents "Cinderella," at 7:30 p.m., at the school, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $10 at the door, $8 at www.wtwdrama.org, and $5 for seniors. Call 703-503-4759.
Author Luncheon. Marsha Hamilton, Pat Powers Rothacker, Stephen Hunter, Valerie Sweeney Prince and John McCaslin are among the authors to appear from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Fairfax Country Club, 5110 Ox Road, Fairfax. Price is $35 including lunch, and will benefit scholarships for area women and help provide financial assistance to women in education and other promising careers. Reservations must be made by Nov. 2 to Sonja Palomaki at 703-455-9262 or spalomaki@cox.net.
Charity Auction. Fairfax Area Christian Emergency & Transitional Services, Inc. (FACETS) presents the sixth annual "Best of America" auction, at 5:30 p.m., at George Mason University's Fairfax campus. For tickets, call Gerry Dougherty at 703-352-6342. Visit www.facetscares.org.
Design Seminar. Circa Home & Garden presents an "Antique Appraisal Day" with Bill Weschler of Weshchler's Auction House, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Reservations are required, and a $10 donation per appraisal will be charged. Proceeds will benefit Historic Fairfax City Inc. Circa is located at 10435 North St. For reservations, call 703-385-1995.
Concert. Summer Rain and Crows Nest play at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Computer Class. Learn how to put together presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint at 2:30 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For ages 13 and up. Call 703-293-6227.
Used Book Sale. Find bargains and treasures, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Flu Shots. Flu vaccinations are from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Shots are $25 or covered with Medicare Plan B. For ages 18 and up. Call 877-895-5284.
Used Book Sale. A used book sale is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 6
<cal2>Free Concert. George Mason University Chorale, Chamber Singers and Choral Ensembles perform choral classics, 3 p.m., at Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Call 703-993-8888 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Live Opera. Opera Verdi Europa performs Verdi's operatic interpretation of Shakespeare's Macbeth at 4 p.m. at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $40, $32, and $20. Call 703-993-2787, 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa or www.tickets.com.
Concert. The Washington Balalaika Society presents its fall 2005 concert, "Russian Revelry," at 3 p.m., at Northern Virginia Community College's Ernst Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The concert features the Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra and soloists Andrei Savaliev and Anya Titova. Tickets are $20, and $18 for seniors and students. Order tickets at www.balalaika.org or 703-644-9151.
Concert. Suffocation performs with Cryptopsy, Vader, Decapitated, Despised Icon, Aborted, and Dead Syndicate at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield, at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 day of show. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Walking Tour. "Soldiers in the Attic: Exploring Historic Blenheim," is at 1 p.m., at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St., Fairfax. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for students. Call 703-385-8414 or visit www.fairfaxva.gov.
Used Book Sale. A used book sale is from 12-5 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Orchestral Concert. The American Youth Philharmonic presents "Rhapsodies of Youth," at 3 p.m., at the Schlesinger Concert Hall on the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Tickets are $14, $10 for students and seniors. Visit www.ayporchestras.org or call 703-642-8051.
<cal1>Monday/Nov. 7
<cal2>Artist Reception. The Fairfax Art League presents a show featuring color photographs by James A. O'Donnell and watercolor and mixed media works by Urlee O'Donnell, from 7-9 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Admission is free, and refreshments are served. Call 703-352-ARTS.
Health Activities. Therapeutic activities for adults with cognitive or physical limitations are at 11 a.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For ages 18 and up. Call 703-293-6227.
Stories. Stories and activities about pets are at 10:30 a.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. For ages 2-3. Call 703-339-4610.
Film. A film screening is at 4 p.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. For ages 6-12. Call 703-339-7385 for title.
Drug Program Discussion. A Social Security Administration representative explains the new Medicare benefit, at 10:30 a.m., at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. For adults. Call 703-451-8055.
Stories. Stories and activities about dinosaurs, in both English and Spanish, are at 3:30 p.m., at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. For ages 2-8. Call 703-451-8055.
Author Appearance. Roland Mesnier, author of "Dessert University" and former White House chef, discusses and signs his book, at 7 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Free. Call 703-978-5600.
<cal1>Tuesday/Nov. 8
<cal2>Collectors Group. Learn how to search for historical collectibles on eBay at 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For ages 18 and up. Call 703-293-6227.
Book Group. The Fairfax Bibliophiles Collecting Group meets to discuss highlights from the National Firearms Museum, at 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For ages 18 and up. Call 703-282-2294.
Stories. Stories and activities about visiting art museums are at 10:30 a.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. For ages 2-5. Call 703-339-7385.
Book Group. An adult discussion of "Empire Falls," by Richard Russo, is at 1 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 9
<cal2>Live Concert. Willie Nelson performs at 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $41.50 and $47.50, and are available at the Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or 703-573-SEAT. Visit www.patriotcenter.com.
History Event. Carrie Bauer portrays Clara Barton and discusses her exploits during the Civil War, from 7:30-9 p.m., at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Call 703-425-9225.
Concert. Matt Waller and Andrew Gorski play at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Concert. American Head Charge, Diecast, Index Case, Bleed The Sky and Khoura play at 6:30 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Stories. Stories, activities and a craft about turkeys are at 10:30 a.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For ages 2-5. Call 703-293-6227.
<cal1>Ongoing Events
<cal2>Art Exhibit. "Pure Lunacy, Chinese Brush Paintings," an exhibit of Lillian Elkey's work, runs through Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Loft Gallery, 313 Mill St., Occoquan. Call 703-490-1117 or visit www.loftgallery.org.
Art Show. The Springfield Art Guild presents its Fall 2005 Juried Art Show and Sale, through Oct. 31, at Green Spring Park, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. There were 160 paintings from artists across Northern Virginia submitted into this juried show. Ninety-four paintings were selected. The submissions had to be a horticultural or historical theme. All art is for sale. Visit www.springfieldartguild.com.
Art Exhibit. The Artists' Undertaking Gallery, located at 309 Mill St., Occoquan, presents "Good bye Summer, Hello Fall," featuring photographs by Jane Ernst of Springfield and stained glass by Jack and Bette Conley of Front Royal. The exhibit will open Oct. 4 and continue through Nov. 7. The gallery is open Monday-Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 703-494-0584.
Photography Exhibit. "Proof," a traveling juried exhibit in conjunction with the Society of Photographic Education's Mid-Atlantic Region Conference, runs from Oct. 21-Nov. 13, at the Fine Arts Gallery and the Johnson Center Gallery on the GMU campus, located at the intersection of Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. Call 703-993-2787 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Art Show. "Images from Abroad," an artistic journal of painter Ken Strong's travel through Europe, runs from Oct. 29-Nov. 26, at the Broadway Gallery, 12231 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-273-2388.
Singles' Dance. Hearts in Motion School of Music & Dance hosts Don and Colleen's Singles' Dance the third Friday of each month, 8 p.m.-midnight. Dances include cha cha, waltz, swing, hustle, El Paso, slow dances and line dances. Cost is $12 ($20 for a couple). Light snacks are provided, soda and water are available for purchase. The school is located at 8600 Rolling Road, Springfield. Call Colleen at 703-437-1190.
Open Mic. TT Reynolds hosts an Open Mic night each Tuesday from 8 p.m.-2 a.m., at 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Dance Classes. Learn the Social Dances (ballroom, Latin, swing, night club, country western, and polka) in Cy Richardson's group classes, Tuesday nights at the Oaks Community Center, 5708 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. The six-week sessions are $56 per person. Both singles and couples are welcome. Call 703-250-5360.
Flea Market. The Merrifield Lions Club and the Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge host a flea market every Sunday through Nov. 2005, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Over 200 vendors; luncheon available. Call 703-517-7243.
Farmers' Market. The Fairfax Farmer's Market is open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Van Dyck Park on Old Lee Highway. Market is open on Tuesdays, through Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Farmers' Market. The Kingstowne Farmers' Market is open from 4-7 p.m., at the Kingstowne Center near Chicago Uno. To get to the market from the Fairfax County Parkway, go east on County Parkway (7900) onto Franconia Parkway. Continue on to the parkway until you pass the Springfield Mall on your left and the Springfield/Franconia metro on your right. Continue through the light (Beulah Street) which turns into Manchester Lakes Boulevard to the sixth light. Turn left at the sixth light (Chicago Uno) into the Towne Center. The market is open on Fridays, through Oct. 28, from 4-7 p.m.
Farmers' Market. The Burke Farmers' Market is open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the Virginia Railway Express parking lot, 5671 Roberts Parkway. The market is open on Saturdays through Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
New Music Showcase. TT Reynolds hosts a New Music Showcase each Wednesday at 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Community Market. The Downtown Fairfax Coalition Community Market is open Saturdays through Oct. 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at West and Main streets. Call 703-430-6164
Poker. TT Reynolds hosts Texas Hold-Em Poker each Monday at 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Kids Appreciation Night. Face painting, balloon art, clowns, music, and a free milkshake are part of Kids Appreciation Night, each Tuesday, from 5-8 p.m., at the Silver Diner, 6592 Springfield Mall in Springfield. Call 703-924-1701.
Thumpin' Thursdays. Mister Don leads a night of singing and dancing each Monday night, from 4-5 p.m., at Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 112644 Chapel Road. Call 703-815-8600.
Girl Talk. The Jewish Social Services Agency sponsors Girl Talk, a weekly meeting for middle school girls to discuss school, family and peer issues. Ongoing group meets Thursdays at 5 p.m., at 3018 Javier Road, second floor.
The Jewish Social Services Agency sponsors social skills/therapy groups for children who have difficulty in social situations because of ADHD or other challenges. Call 703-204-9100.
Senior Center. Activities for seniors include fitness classes, crafts, bridge, discussion groups, trips and social gatherings. The Center is located at 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Call 703-359-2487.
Children's Programs. 11 a.m., Little Explorers, every Monday, features stories and songs. Every Friday, at 10:30 a.m., Kinderdance, features creative movement for children ages 6 and under. Borders, 6701 Frontier Drive, Springfield. Call 703-924-4894.
Mighty Mondays. Songs and dancing are each Monday from 10-11 a.m., at the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road. Open to all ages.
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. Ongoing programs, classes and social opportunities for all ages. The Center is located at 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Call 703-323-0880.
Bingo. Every Friday at 7:30 p.m., bingo is played at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax.
Computers. Learn how to set up an e-mail account, send and receive attachments, and other e-mail uses 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227.
Internet Training. Personalized Internet and catalog training. Basics for beginners. Call for an appointment. Adults. At the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Personalized Internet Tutoring. Learn how to use the Web or increase your computer skills at Kingstowne Library. Call for an appointment at 703-339-4610. Kingstowne Library is located at 6500 Landsdowne Centre.
Pohick Regional Library offers personalized Internet and catalog training classes for beginners. Open to adults. Call 703-644-7333 for an appointment. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Bookcrossing Meetup. Meet other local Northern Virginia BookCrossers monthly to discuss good books and the best places to leave and find books "in the wild." For the next meeting date, visit http://bookcrossing.meetup.com/72/.
Practice English. Kingstowne Library sponsors a conversation group for adults learning English. Classes take place on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Call 703-339-4610. Kingstowne Library is located at 6500 Landsdowne Centre.
Personalized Internet Tutoring. Learn how to use the Web at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Open to ages 12 and older, and appointments are required. Call 703-293-6227.
Nancy Katz and the Stray Dogs host an Open Mic Jam on Thursday nights, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., at The INN Zone, 7395-A Lee Highway. Call 703-876-6716.