Monday, June 27, 2011

Fairfax County Offering Parents Free One-on-one Meetings to Discuss Concerns about Children

Opportunity to discuss parental concerns with professionals

The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will again be offering Summer Parent Clinic.  Parents will have an opportunity to schedule a 45 minute consultative appointment with a School Psychologist or School Social Worker.  Supportive consultation is available for parents if your child might be anxious, not sleeping well, a target of bullying, experiencing other social or emotional issues, or in need of assistance with peer relationships.  School Psychologists and School Social Workers will be available for assistance in identifying community resources, guidance on how to manage challenging behaviors, as well as how to work collaboratively with the school team around issues of academic or behavioral concern.  To schedule an appointment please call the FCPS Parent Clinic at 703-503-2506 or 703-503-2507 or emailDonna.Douglas@fcps.edu.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Cinema Under the Stars: Grease - The Sing A Long!

Share your high school memories

Summer nights are even better when sitting outside to watch movies with friends and family. Pack your blankets, drive to the Workhouse and prepare for an unforgettable night of entertainment! Cinema Under the Stars presents Grease, the sing-a-long on Saturday, June 25 in the Performance Tent. Sing- a -long to hits like “Beauty School Dropout”, “Greased Lightning” and “Hopelessly Devoted to You”. 

Family Fun Hour starts at 7:30pm, featuring music, lawn and board games - all while the sun sets! The evening will also include a special "1950s  costume contest" - so break out your poodle skirt, saddle shoes and Brylcreem!  
Pizza, snacks, drinks will be available for purchase beginning at 7:30pm. Film screening and sing-a-long begins at 8:30pm.

Tickets: $5 per person - children 6 and under are free!

This film has been rated PG-13.
Date(s): 6/25/2011
Time: 7:30pm to 10:30pm

The Workhouse is located at 9601 Ox Road Lorton, VA 22079

Saturday, June 25 Occoquan River Fest Day


Celebrate the Occoquan! 

Family activities including hiking, paddling, fishing, kite flying, historical tours and much more. Daylong round tables on river conservation, recreation and history. Community tent with over 30 exhibitors, a children's play area and food for sale. Free boat taxi service to the town of Occoquan for its street festival. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Occoquan Regional Park. Free.  For information call703-690-2121.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Outdoor Summer Movie Saturday at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton

Friday, June 24: Showtime! 

Cinema Under the Stars is back!  Summer nights are even better when sitting outside to watch movies with friends and family. Pack your blankets and prepare for an unforgettable night of entertainment. Kicking off the 2011 film series is "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules." Before the movie enjoy Family Fun Hour with music, games and a special "Wimpy Kid" trivia contest - all while the sun sets.  Pizza, snacks, drinks will be available for purchase beginning at 7:30 pm. Film screening begins at 8:30 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center. $5 (children 6 and under admitted free).  For information call 703-495-0001.

Del Ray Music Festival Slated for June 25, 2011

 Join in the neighborhood celebration of music and fun in Del Ray (Alexandria, VA)

Celebrating the rich diversity and talent of the Del Ray community the Fifth Annual Del Ray Music Festival will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Scheduled from 10am to 10pm on the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Fields at 2701 Commonwealth Avenue, the Del Ray Music Festival includes music, food, games, and a chance to ring in the summer with your friends and neighbors.

The festival features a variety of music which have included reggae, jazz, blues, swing, folk, country, Celtic, and rock. The majority of the musicians who take the stage are residents of the neighborhood—something that makes this an extra special show for the performers and gives everyone a chance to hear some wonderful local talent.

In addition to the music, the day features games for the kids and adults and food from neighborhood favorites Buzz Bakery, Pork  Barrel BBQ, Sapore D’Italia Pizzeria, Rita’s Water Ice, Artfully Chocolate Kingsbury Confections, and Taqueria Poblano.

Visit the web site for more information. 

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

TC Williams High School Titans Offer Free Football Camps for Kids

 Mini football players will enjoy opportunity to interact with high school coaches

Alexandria Titans Football will be hosting their first camp June 27 to June 30 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at T.C. Williams High School. This camp is free and open to flag football players (ages 5 & 6) and tackle players (ages 7 – 16). A participant’s age is their age as of October 1, 2011. Registration forms for the camp can be mailed, faxed or emailed to the Sports Office.

The preseason camp for the tackle football program will be held August 1 - August 4 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the fields behind George Washington Middle School. Participants must be registered for the 2011 season in order to attend camp. Participants should wear t-shirts, shorts and cleats and bring water each day. Football equipment should not be worn to the preseason camp. Participants must be registered for the 2011 tackle season to attend the camp in August.

Registration for the 2011 Lil’ Titans Flag Football program will be coming soon. See the web site at Alexandria News for more information.

2011 ALEXANDRIA TITANS FOOTBALL FLYER.pdf
2011 ALEXANDRIA TITANS HANDBOOK (PDF).pdf
FOOTBALL CAMP FLYER.PDF

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

$1 Summer Movies Begin June 28 at Regal Cinemas

SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS

 

Regal Cinemas brings back its popular Summer Movie Express for 2011. Moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard to enjoy a great selection of films. During this 9-week festival, select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only a dollar on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00am.


Participating theaters in the Alexandria area include the Kingstowne Stadium16.  See the Calendar of Events or Regal's web site for the movie schedule.

Location:
5910 Kingstowne Towne Center  
Alexandria (Kingstowne) VA  
Phone: 703-719-0784

One note, the movies were free in years past, so be aware that this year there is a nominal $1 fee. AMC Theaters used to have a similar summer program, but according to the corporate web site, they are no longer offering $1 movies due to low demand.

FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will again be offering Summer Parent Clinic


The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will again be offering Summer Parent Clinic.  Parents will have an opportunity to schedule a 45 minute consultative appointment with a School Psychologist or School Social Worker.  Supportive consultation is available for parents if your child might be anxious, not sleeping well, a target of bullying, experiencing other social or emotional issues, or in need of assistance with peer relationships.  School Psychologists and School Social Workers will be available for assistance in identifying community resources, guidance on how to manage challenging behaviors, as well as how to work collaboratively with the school team around issues of academic or behavioral concern.  To schedule an appointment please call the FCPS Parent Clinic at 703-503-2506 or 703-503-2507 or emailDonna.Douglas@fcps.edu.

Enjoy These Nature Center Activities


Saturday, June 25

Breakfast with the Birds

Adults search for eagles, waterfowl, and other birds at Lake Accotink Park from 8 to 11 a.m. Bring binoculars and a field guide. Meet in the train trestle parking lot near the dam. Enjoy refreshments at the visitor center. This is a free community event. To register, call703-569-0285.

Sunset Cruises

Admire the sunset and relax as you cruise Lake Accotink from 7 to 8 p.m. You may spot a heron settling in for the night or a deer coming down to water's edge for a late drink. Staff members share interesting facts about the history of the park, the lake and the surrounding area. Beverages served on board. The cost is $6 per person. Passengers must be at least 18 years old. To register, call 703-569-0285.

Life Made Easier with Trees and ShrubsClick to Register with Parktakes Online

Green Spring Gardens Curator Brenda Skarphol introduces you to the trees and shrubs suitable for wet, dry, sunny and shady habitats and entices you with their beauty in the garden from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $15 per person. Register online or call 703-222-4664. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Summer Stroll

Glittering fireflies, gnawing beavers and a parade of raccoons – evidence that Huntley Meadows Park never sleeps! Learn about Huntley's night life through a short lecture and a walk to the wetland from 8 to 10 p.m. The cost is $6 per person. To register, call 703-768-2525.

Riverbend Dragonfly CountClick to Register with Parktakes Online

Learn some dragonfly identification basics as we count and net dragonflies in a variety of habitats at Riverbend Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. So far, 43 species have been recorded; perhaps we'll find more. Bring a lunch, water, and binoculars. Bring your own net or borrow one of ours. The cost is $5 per person. Participants must be at least seven years old. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Register online or call 703-324-4662. For information, please call 703-759-9018.

Sounds of the Night CampfireClick to Register with Parktakes Online

Sounds of the night, they fill our ears with delight! Learn about animal sounds and take a night-time stroll along the Old Oak Trail at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 8 to 9 p.m. Practice your new listening and identifying skills. Each family should bring one flashlight. The cost is $5 per person age four and older. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Monday, June 20, 2011

June 25, 2011 Civil War Sharpshooters at Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site

Civil War military history event

Reenactors representing the famed Civil War "Brady's Michigan Sharpshooters" come to Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site on Saturday, June 25 for a special living history program.


The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort Ward Museum, 4301 West Braddock Road. Featured activities will include a rifle display and presentation, skirmish drills, camp life scenarios, and a bugle call demonstration to illustrate how riflemen moved and fired by signal calls. A clerk impression will take place in the Officers' Hut. Admission is free for this family-friendly event; donations are welcome. Because this event is outdoors, it is weather-dependent.


Michigan's First Company of Sharpshooters was authorized by the War Department in late summer 1861, after First Bull Run. The elite unit saw action at virtually every significant engagement of the Army of the Potomac. At Gettysburg, the men fought as skirmishers on Little Round Top. The company was named after frontier army general Hugh Brady.


The independent company of exceptional marksmen was composed entirely of volunteers. Despite high casualty rates, the unit was known for its strong esprit de corps and experienced only one desertion in the field. Although issued standard military rifles, many of the volunteers brought their own personal, customized target rifles with them to war. Men were also equipped with telescopic sights for their specialized and dangerous missions.


Fort Ward was the fifth largest installation within the extensive network of forts known as the Defenses of Washington, which was built to protect the Federal capital during the Civil War. Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site offers changing exhibits, tours, lectures, and interpretive programs throughout the year.


For more information, please call Fort Ward Museum at 703.746.4848 or visit www.fortward.org.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Free Summer Movie Series

Enjoy outdoor movies

Thursday, June 23 - Sunday, June 26 Field opens at 6:30pm, movies start at dusk - Cox Movies Under the Moon Fairfax  (free) 
Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax
For more information, go towww.moviesunderthemoon.org

Parenting Workshops Offered

Monday, June 20  6:15-8:15pm - Workshop:  WHY your child acts the way he/she does and WHAT techniques work best to manage behavior at certain ages
Join SCAN's educational parent support group and a representative with the Alexandria Preschool Prevention team to find out:
*WHY does my child act this way?
*WHY doesn't my child listen to me?
* WHY can't I get my child to behave?
First Assembly of God Church, 700 W Braddock Rd. (rear entrance, room 201), Alexandria 
FREE Dinner & Childcare will be provided!  No preregistration required.  For more information, please contact Shannon May(703)820‐9001

Thursday, June 16, 2011

June 17 - Children's Theater Performance

 
The Mount Vernon Community School's outstanding fourth graders will present the musical production The Wizard of Oz this Friday, June 17 at 7pm.

The play is 45 minutes long and perfect for kids. It will be held in the Mount Vernon Community School auditorium in Del Ray.  Arrive early for the best seats!


Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Families Invited to Gum Springs Community Day

Saturday, June 18 – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Gum Springs Community Center – 8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306

Please join us for a fun-filled day of activities for the entire family!  Scheduled events include:

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Health Fair, Craft Fair, and Museum Tours

1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Carnival Games and Activities, Food, Live Entertainment and Vendors

5 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Community Softball Game

All activities are FREE and open to everyone!

For more information, please call 703-360-6088, TTY 711.

June 19, Annual Car Show Returns to Sully

On Sunday, June 19, 2011 bring dad to the annual Antique Car Show at Sully Historic Site from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by Fairfax County Park Authority and the Model A Ford Club of America for 38 consecutive years, the show features foreign and American cars, trucks and specialty vehicles through 1981. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for children. Free parking is available on site.

More than 400 antique and classic vehicles fill Sully's grounds at the largest car show in Northern Virginia. Trophies and plaques will be awarded in all classes at the end of the day. You can purchase the car of your dreams at the Car Corral, watch a Model T take-apart demonstration, or find the perfect accessory or gift in the Craft, Antique and Auto Market. Add the 2011 limited edition car show pin to your collection for $5.

Rock 'n roll to music of the 50s with Jumpin' Jupiter and enjoy traditional vocal and instrumental tunes with the New Old Time String Band. Treat yourself to a delicious lunch or snack from our food court and bring the kids to the children's tent to play with early American games and toys.

Included in admission is a guided tour of the first floor of the 1794 home of Richard Bland Lee, Northern Virginia's first congressman.

Make it a Wings and Wheels Weekend by attending the Become a Pilot Family Day at the National Air & Space Museum Udvar Hazy Center in Chantilly. For more information, visit online.

Sully is located in Chantilly, VA, off Air & Space Museum Parkway East, ¼ mile north of Route 50 and four miles south of the Dulles Toll Road.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

June 18 - A Wealth of Parks Activities to Share with Dad

Saturday, June 18

Covering Shady GroundClick to Register with Parktakes Online

Are you looking for just the right plants to cover a barren patch of soil, control erosion on a hillside or create a new garden under a tree? Learn how to use ground cover plants to pull your garden design together and solve a multitude of problems. Green Spring Gardens Horticulturalist Mary Frogale shares her favorite plants for shade from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $15 per person. Register online or call 703-222-4664. For information, call 703-642-5173.

Park Manager Walk and Talk

Join Huntley Meadows Park Manager Kevin Munroe on his free, monthly walk from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Find out about the wetland restoration project and learn about the wildlife for which the park is known. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Breeding Bird SurveyClick to Register with Parktakes Online

Hike with a Riverbend Park naturalist and assist with a breeding bird survey in the park from 7 to 9 a.m. Learn about the different species that nest here as we explore a variety of habitats. The minimum age for this program is 13. The cost is $7 per person. Registration is required. For information, call 703-759-9018.

White Tea TastingClick to Register with Parktakes Online

White teas are subtle and often mysterious to western tea drinkers. Learn all about the world's least processed and most healthful teas from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Historic Green Spring. Sample a range of pure leaf and blended white teas and acquire a taste for their natural sweetness, complexity and delicacy. The cost is $22 per person. Registration is required. For information, call 703-941-7987.

Campfire Stories and SongsClick to Register with Parktakes Online

Gather 'round the campfire at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for storytelling, traditional campfire songs and making s'mores. Meet a live animal highlighted in one of the stories. Participants must be at least four years old. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $5 per person. Register online or call 703-324-4662. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Father's Day Golf Tournament

Teams of two players compete in an 18-hole scramble format in three divisions at Burke Lake Golf Course from 8 a.m. to noon. Divisions include Father/Jr. 7-12; Father/Jr. 13-17; and Father/Adult partner. Compete in closest-to-the-pin contests. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in all divisions. Space is limited to first 48 teams. Participants must be at least seven years old. The rain date is 6/25. The cost is $60 per team. Lunch is included. To register, call 703-323-1641.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Free Father’s Day Tours at Gadsby’s Tavern, Apothecary & Friendship Firehouse Museums on June 19

Make history with Dad

Three Alexandria museums are pleased to offer free tours on Father's Day for all visiting fathers!  Treat Dad to a tour of these Old Town historic sites on the afternoon ofSunday, June 19.

 

At Gadsby's Tavern Museumfrom 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Dad can tour the historic tavern and City Hotel for free. Notable visitors include the "Father of Our Country" George Washington, as well as founding fathers Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. This day is also a special Family Tour Day at Gadsby's Tavern Museum, so your kids can learn about history from other kids! Junior Docents, volunteers from grades 3 through 7, will be stationed at each stop on the tour, including the taproom, bedchambers, ballroom, assembly room and dining room, so families can tour at their own pace. Gadsby's Tavern Museum is located at 134 North Royal Street and can be reached at703.746.4242 or www.gadsbystavern.org.

 

From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., fathers can tour theStabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum for free. This museum features an outstanding collection of medicinal herbs, shop furnishings, apothecary bottles, and equipment, many still in their original location. Visitors will learn about the special properties of herbs and botanicals, like dragon's blood and Job's tears, while discovering the important role the Apothecary played in early Alexandria. The Apothecary Museum is located at 105-107 South Fairfax Street and can be reached at 703.746.3852or www.apothecarymuseum.org.

 

The Friendship Firehouse Museum is also offering free tours for fathers on Father's Day. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Friendship Firehouse will make every father with his children an honorary chief of the Friendship Fire Company Bucket Brigade. Dad will receive his own "Honorary Chief" certificate, and kids will get their own fire hats! Friendship Firehouse is located at 107 South Alfred Street and can be reached on Saturday and Sundays at 703.746.3891.

 

Fathers and grandfathers, accompanied by their children or grandchildren, will receive free admission to these sites, but regular admission rates apply to other guests.


For more information, visitwww.historicalexandria.org.


Friday, June 10, 2011

New Lee District Rec Center Sprayground Reopening this Weekend


Our Special Harbor Sprayground Reopens This Weekend



Our Special Harbor Sprayground will reopen this weekend following a brief closure to address slippery surfaces. With an enhanced, slip resistant coating in place, the new facility is once again ready to provide cost free, cool fun. Staff encourages visitors to wear water shoes. The sprayground is located in the Family Recreation Area at Lee District Park in Franconia. Our Special Harbor was built by the Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund (JPMF) and is operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority.
Summer operating hours are as follows:


June 11th & 12th, 18th & 19th 11 – 7 p.m.
June 20th – September 5th 11 – 7 p.m.*
* Wednesday's hours of operations are 11-5 p.m.
Admission is free for families, individuals, and non-profit groups. 
The sprayground is located in the Family Recreation Area at Lee District Park, at the intersection of Rose Hill and Telegraph Roads. The zero-water-depth sprayground carries the theme of the Chesapeake Bay throughout the interactive water features and is fully-accessible for children of ALL abilities.
For more information please contact the Public Information Office at 703-324-8662.

Free Summer Soccer Camp for Kids

Improve your skills

Monday - Friday, June 27 – August 19 – 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Bailey's Elementary School – 6111 Knollwood Drive, Falls Church, VA 22041

Children ages 6-14 are invited to participate in an annual Culmore Soccer Camp.  (Follow this link  http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/news/ni2011/pdf2011/culflyerr.pdf)  

This free camp is designed to teach children the fundamental elements of the game of soccer. Participants at Culmore Soccer camp are separated into four age groups which allow participants to work with individuals in the same skill range. In addition to soccer skills, the camp also offers additional educational programs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Registration forms are available in English and Spanish.  For more information, please call 703-324-5522, TTY 711.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Park Activities on June 12

Sunday, June 12

Dairy Farming at Walney: Ice CreamClick to Register with Parktakes Online

Explore the history of dairy farming at Walney while touring the ice house and ice pond at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Try your hand at ice-making tools and picking up an ice block. Make and eat hand-cranked ice cream. Participants must be at least four years old. The cost is $5. Registration is required. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Butterfly GardeningClick to Register with Parktakes Online

Enjoy a presentation by Dr. Dexter Hinckley on 15 species of butterflies at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Learn techniques for attracting these garden jewels and area butterfly gardens you can visit. The cost is $5 per person. Register online or call 703-324-4662. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

June 11, Wetland in Bloom

Saturday, June 11

Wetland in BloomClick to Register with Parktakes Online

From 9 to 11 a.m., take a plant ecology hike to the wetland atHuntley Meadows Park during peak bloom of buttonbush, swamp rose, and lizard's tail. Search for birds and mammals that use these plants for food, shelter, and nesting. The cost is $6 per adult. Registration is required. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Venomous Snakes & Poisonous PlantsClick to Register with Parktakes Online

Night sounds fill our ears with delight. Learn to identify nocturnal animal calls and enjoy stories of local denizens of the night around a campfire at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 1 to 2 p.m. Make s'mores! Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $5 per person. Register online or call 703-324-4662. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Hidden Pond 101: AmphibiansClick to Register with Parktakes Online

Local amphibians such as the bullfrog and the spotted salamander steal the show at this family program at Hidden Pond Nature Center. From 10:30 a.m. to noon, participants meet live specimens and take a walk in search of those that live in the pond. The cost is $6 per person. Register online or call 703-324-4662. For information, call 703-451-9588.

Workshop: Hanging Container GardenClick to Register with Parktakes Online

Hanging containers expand available growing space, bring a colorful scheme to your home and garden, and provide an eye-catching display of flowers and foliage for empty and dull areas. From 9:30 a.m. to noon at Green Spring Gardens, an instructor provides information and inspiration to guide you through the process of creating an attractive hanging container to take home. The registration fee is $20 and the $25 supply fee includes pots, soil, and plants. Supply fee is due by 6/3. To register, call 703-642-5173.

Campfire Stories and SongsClick to Register with Parktakes Online

Gather 'round the campfire at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for storytelling, traditional campfire songs and making s'mores. Meet a live animal highlighted in one of the stories. Participants must be at least four years old. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The cost is $5 per person. Register online or call 703-324-4662. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Public Invited to Attend Mount Jefferson Park Playground Renovation Open House

Make your voice heard 

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities invites the public to attend an Open House for the Mount Jefferson Park Playground Renovation, located at 301 Hume Ave., between the 300 Block of Hume and Raymond Avenues , west of Jefferson Davis Hwy. The Open House is scheduled at the playground on the following dates and times:

The purpose of the open house is to allow residents the opportunity to learn about the upcoming playground renovation, interact with City Staff, and view project plans. Light refreshments will be available. In the event of inclement weather, the Open House will be cancelled.

This project is funded by the Capital Improvement Program for Park and Playground Renovations. The program replaces deteriorating play equipment and provides small-scale enhancements in playgrounds and parks throughout the City.

For persons unable to attend an open house, additional information may be found at http://www.alexandriava.gov/27060, or contact Judy Lo at 703.746.5490 or email judy.lo@alexandriava.gov.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Celebrate Fairfax! Festival

Celebrate Fairfax! Festival
SAVE THE DATE: June 10 - 12, 2011

Fairfax County Government Center
Festival Hours: Friday 6pm-12am, Saturday 10am-12am and Sunday 11am-7pm

2011 Headliners!

The 2011 headliners have been announced for the Bud Light Main Stage. Friday, June 10th performing at 8pm will be Third Eye Blind. The Bangles will perform on Saturday, June 11th at 8pm and Sunday, June 12th The Legwarmers will be performing at 4:30p.m. For more information or to purchase your tickets, visit the Entertainment page.

Advance Ticket Sale

Celebrate Fairfax! Festival tickets are now available online! Tickets will go on sale at Wegmans Fairfax beginning May 9th. For more information or to purchase your tickets, visit Buy Tickets.

June 11 - Technology Summit

3rd Annual Technology Summit

Saturday, June 11 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

James Lee Community Center – 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

Bring the family out for a fun filled day of technology activities.

Highlights include:

Keynote Speaker
Robotics Displays
Gaming Booths
On-site Computer Recycling (Bring your old computer)
Educational Booths
GIS (Geographical Information System) Displays
Technology Centered Breakout Sessions
Corporate Exhibits
Computer Clubhouse Youth Computer Build Competition
Food and Prizes
This event is FREE and open to everyone! Companies and individuals who are interested in setting up a booth or leading a breakout session are welcome. Space and tables are free on a first-come, first-served basis.

To reserve a booth or for more information about this event, please contact Robert O'Quinn at 703-324-5588, TTY 711.



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Sunday, June 5, 2011

Children's Activities at the James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library for June

Children's Activities at the James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library for June

2501 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301

Children's Programs
THURSDAY STORY TIME, June 2, 9 & 16, at 11 am, ages 3 to 5, without an adult.

MOTHER GOOSE TIME, Thursdays, June 2, 9 & 16, ages 12 to 24 months, at 10 am, with an adult.

STORIES & SONGS IN SPANISH, Monday, June 6, 10 am, for ages 0 to 5, with an adult.

BABY TIME, Mondays, June 6 & 13, at 11 am, for ages 0 to 11 months, with an adult. Sign-up half hour before story time. Limited to 20 children.

STORIES & SONGS, Tuesdays, June 7 & 14, at 10 or 11 am, for ages 1 to 4, with an adult. Sign-up half hour before 11 am story time.

PAJAMA STORY TIME, Wed., June 8, 7 pm, ages 3 to 6, w/out adult.

FRENCH STORY TIME, Wednesday, June 15, 1 pm, ages 2.5 to 5, w/ adult.

GERMAN STORY TIME, Tues., June 21, 4 pm, ages 2 to 5, w/ adult.

ANIMAL SHELTER, Mon., June 13, Animal Visit, 3 pm, grades K to 5

NATURE CENTER, Frogs & Toads, Wed., June 13, 3:30 pm, grades K to 5

SUMMERQUEST JUNIOR, Kaydee Puppets show, Tuesday, June 28, 10 or 11 am, for ages 2 to 5 with adult.

SUMMERQUEST, Magician Joe Romano, Wednesday, June 29, 10 or 11 am, for ages 6 to 12.

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Treat Dad to these special activities on Father's Day near Alexandria and Fairfax

Sunday, June 19

Father's Day Golf Tournament

Juniors compete in a two-person team scramble format at Oak Marr Golf Course starting at 9 a.m. Juniors will be divided into different age groups. Trophies will be awarded for each age group and for closest to the pin. The cost is $30 per team for Junior Program members and $40 per team for non-members. To register, call 703-255-5391.

American Indian Games & CraftsClick to Register with Parktakes Online

From 2 to 3:15 p.m. at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, play traditional games of skill and luck played by eastern woodland Indians during the period of first European contact. Enjoy oral storytelling. Make a game to take home. Participants must be at least four years old. The cost is $5 per person. Registration is required. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Wood Carving Lessons

The wood carvers lend their tools and expertise to uncover your hidden artistic talent as you create a creature from a block of wood at Colvin Run Mill from noon to 4 p.m. Lessons are free. A nominal fee is charged for wood blanks. Participants must be at least eight years old. For information, call 703-759-2771.

Antique Car Show

Celebrate Father's Day at Sully Historic Site's Annual Antique Car Show. More than 400 antique and classic cars fill the grounds from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Buy the car of your dreams at the Car Corral or search for the perfect accessory in the Flea Market with more than 100 vendors. Treat Dad to a delicious lunch and get your toes tapping to the music of Jumpin' Jupiter. Tours of the first floor of the 1794 house are included. The cost is $9 per adult, $8 per senior, and $6 per child. For information, please call 703-437-1794.

Father's Day Cruise on Lake Accotink

Sit back and listen while your guide shares interesting facts about the history of the park, the lake and the surrounding area. Refreshments are served onboard. The boarding fee is $4 for dads, $7 for other adults, and $4 for children ages three and older. Cruises leave the dock at noon, 1, 3, 5, and 7 p.m. To reserve, call 703-569-0285.

Friday, June 3, 2011

June program offerings at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Stirrings and kids events

717 Queen Street, 22314
Tel: 703-746-1703

THE GREAT BIG STORY TIME, Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22 & 29, at 11 am, for ages 2 and up.

SUMMERQUEST EVENTS

Groovy Nate's , ages 2 & up, Thursday, June 23, at 11 am

Bob Brown Puppets, for ages 2 & up, Tuesday, June 28, at 3:30 pm

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Thursday, June 2, 2011

FILM WORKSHOP For Middle and High School Students. Thursday, June 30 @ 6:30 pm

Stretch your creative muscles

Learn about storyboarding, lighting, and other elements filmmakers use and be the first to learn about Alexandria Library's "Reel Visions" Video Contest starting in July. Sign-up for the workshop begins Wednesday, June 1.

Call Ginny Rawls to register, 703.746.1767.

Location is the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, 22304

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Gadsby Tavern Family Day

June 5 - Family Tour Day

 Visitors on Family Tour Day will experience the historic Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 North Royal Street, through our Junior Docent tours! Junior Docents, volunteers from grades 3 through 7, will be stationed at each stop on the tour, including the taproom, bedchambers, ballroom, assembly room and dining room. Between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., tour at your own pace and let your children learn about history from other kids! Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children, ages 5 to 12). For more information, visit www.gadsbystavern.org or call 703.746.4242.

West Potomac's Spring Choral Show

West Potomac's Spring Choral Show
June 2nd, 4th, 5th

Come see enjoy local talent in West Potomac's 2011 Spring Show! If you haven't watched this extravaganza before, you should know you're in for a real treat. This fully staged and choreographed musical production features all of the West Potomac Choirs, plus the Sandburg Intermediate Signers and the WP Pyramid Elementary Singers.

Performances are Thursday June 2nd at 7:30, Saturday June 4th at 7:30, and Sunday June 5th at 3:00. Tickets are $12, except for the Sunday matinee where there's an $8 special for all students 12 and under. You can purchase at the door or online at http://www.westpotomacchoirs.org.

Library Programs for Children at Beatley

Children's Programs Announced for June at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, 22304

*registration required for regular story times: call 703-746-1702x5.

*LITTLE ONE-DERS, Monday, June 27, at 10:30 or 11:15 am, ages 12 to 23 months, with an adult.

*TIME FOR 2's, Tuesday, June 28, at 10:30 am, for ages 24 to 36 months, with an adult.

*STORY TIME, Thursdays, June 30, at 10:30 am or 3 pm, for ages 3 to 5 (children only).

SUMMERQUEST JUNIOR, "Oh Susannah" Music & Stories,
Wednesday, June 29, 10:30 am, for ages 0 to 5.

SUMMERQUEST, "Magic 4 U" Magic Show, Wed., June 29, at 4 pm, for ages 6 to 12 only.


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