 Friday, Jan.
11: Green Thumbs Up!
Did you recently buy or receive a houseplant? Are you
curious to know how to care for it to avoid yellowing, brown
leaf tips and a leggy appearance? During Growing Healthy Indoor
Plants learn how soil, location and variety can
ensure easy care flora that will brighten and dazzle
your home. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Green Spring
Gardens. $10/person. Register
online. For information call 703-642-5173.
 Saturday, Jan.
12: Laughter Is the Best Medicine
Resolved to laugh more in the New Year? You won't want to
miss the Jokeslingers Comedy
Tour at the Workhouse. Featuring Alex Moore, a
"comedic giant" who has appeared on "My Name is
Earl," "MadTV" and "The View," Brian
Kerns, from "Last Comic Standing," and Adam Dodd, a
musical comic who has performed on "Ryan Seacrest
Live," MTV and VH1. Ages 18 and above are welcome.
8 p.m. Workhouse
Arts Center. $20/person. For information call
703-584-2900.
Also on Saturday:
Flying Squirrels - Gliding in Tonight: Look for
flying squirrels at roosting boxes near the nature center.
Learn how you can encourage flying squirrels to visit your
yard. Participants age 4 and above are welcome, accompanied
by a registered adult. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Hidden
Oaks Nature Center. $6/person. Register
online. For information call 703-941-1065
2nd Saturday Art Walk: Showcasing the diverse work
of more than 100 visual artists in a unique historic venue,
creating an atmosphere that encourages visitors to immerse
themselves in the richness of this creative community. Tour
seven studio buildings, mix and mingle with artists
and buy original works of art, all while enjoying light
refreshment and music. The perfect destination for a date
night or girl's night out, as well as for art collectors
and art appreciation groups. 6 to 9 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center.
Free. For information call 703-584-2900.
Garden Design: Elin Haaga and Betsy Washington,
George Washington landscape design instructors, present two
lectures in one session: "What Kind of Garden Do You
Want?" and "Garden Bones." In this double
session, look at and discuss different garden styles and
learn how to create the structure of the garden: paths,
patios, pergolas and more. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Green Spring
Gardens. $35/person. Register
online. For information call 703-642-5173.
 Sunday, Jan. 13: To
a Tea!
Tea can be used in many different and surprising ways - from
cleaning Persian rugs to feeding plants.During
Tea, Glorious Tea! learn how to get the most
out of your used tea bags or leftover brew with a variety of
practical uses for tea. Participants age 13 and above are
welcome. 1 to 3 p.m. Historic
Green Spring $28/person includes a full English tea.
To make a reservation or for more information call
703-941-7987.
Also on Sunday:
Richard Bland Lee’s 250th Birthday: “Be Ever Mindful
of the Future” is the motto on the Lee family crest. During
your afternoon house tour discover important contributions of
Lee’s impressive political career including his concern for
the future of our new nation. 1 to 4 p.m. Sully
Historic Site. Half-price admission is $3.50/adults,
$3/students and $2.50/seniors and children. For information
and to register call 703-437-1794.
Tea With Pooh
Bear and His Friends: Are heffalumps and woozles
native to Fairfax County? Children and their parents will
find out if these honey-stealing elephants and weasels are
fact or fiction during a special tea party with Pooh Bear and
his friends. Enjoy honey, tea and cookies while
learning about Virginia’s brown bears. Children must be
accompanied by a registered adult. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Hidden
Oaks Nature Center. $15/person. Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For more information
call 703-941-1065.
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Information was correct at time of publication.
Please contact individual event sites to confirm
programs are being held as scheduled.
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The Fairfax County Weekender highlights a selection of
county events taking place each weekend. Many more events
and activities can be found at the Parks and Library pages, and elsewhere on the
Fairfax County website. Additionally, the
towns of Herndon
and Vienna as well
as the city of Falls Church offer
many arts, entertainment and recreational
opportunities.
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A complete list of county calendars is also available online.
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To request this information in an alternate format, call
703-324-3187.
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TTY is 711 unless otherwise indicated.
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