 Friday, Jan. 13: Digging Deep
Want to garden but think it is too expensive? Master
Gardeners share creative ways for beginning gardeners to
stretch their dollars while creating beautiful ornamental
gardens and productive vegetable gardens in "Basic
Gardening: Garden on a Shoestring." Discover inexpensive
or free sources for plants and items to beautify your garden.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Green Spring
Gardens. $10/person. Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information call
703-642-5173.
 Saturday, Jan. 14: It's Electric!
Make sure to catch
"Miss Electricity" as it debuts at the
Studio 3 Theatre for Young Audiences. Ten-year-old Violet is
determined to show the world, not to mention the cool kids at
school, just how special she is. With the help of her
assistant Freddy she sets out to break a world record, but
becomes accidentally extraordinary when she's struck by
lightning -- twice -- and gains control over all things
electric. Violet zaps her way through circuits, bullies and
tests, but could lose everything when the power goes to her
head. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Through Feb.
25.) Workhouse Arts Center. $12/adults, $8/children 11
and younger. For information call 703-495-0001.
Also on Saturday:
Flying Dragons: Ever wonder how dragonflies can
hover, dip, dive and zoom at 40 mph through the air? How many
species live in Northern Virginia? What they eat, who eats
them and what kind of courtship they have? The answers are
all bizarre and surprising. You won’t want to miss this
colorful presentation, featuring a slideshow made up
entirely of photos taken in Fairfax County, and a discussion
on creating the perfect dragonfly pond on your own property.
4 to 5:30 p.m. Huntley
Meadows Park. $6/person. Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information call
703-768-2525.
Capitol
Steps: Don't miss this beloved
group of political satirists' return to McLean. Since they
began, the Capitol Steps have recorded over 30 albums,
including their latest, "Desperate Housemembers."
They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC and PBS, and can be
heard four times a year on National Public Radio stations
nationwide during their "Politics Takes a Holiday"
radio specials. Putting the "mock" in democracy since
1981. 2 p.m. McLean Community Center's Alden Theatre.
$45/person ($35/McLean Community Center tax district
residents.) For information call 703-790-0123.
Second 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 unique studio buildings,
mix and mingle with artists, buy original works of art,
experience ever-changing exhibitions and meet featured
artists, all while enjoying light refreshment and music. 6 to
9 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center. Free. For
information call 703-495-0001.
Snake and Turtle Feeding: Enjoy a brief
presentation and demonstration by animal caretakers,
including feeding of a snake, two turtles and a toad.
Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Participants age 4 and above are welcome. 2 to 3 p.m. Hidden
Oaks Nature Center. $5/person. Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information call
703-941-1065.
Flying Squirrels: Gliding in Tonight: Join a
naturalist in looking for flying squirrels at roosting boxes
during evening hours. Learn how you can encourage flying
squirrels to visit your yard. Participants age 4 and above
are welcome. Children must be 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.
 Sunday, Jan. 15: Celebrating the Dream
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. King at the Ninth Annual
McLean Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Celebration. The event will
include performances by the renowned Richmond Boys Choir
and the exciting Pan Afrikan Drill dance performing company,
Taratibu Youth Association. A reception will follow in
the Community Hall. Guest speaker is Dr. Ed Jackson,
executive architect of the Martin Luther King Jr. National
Memorial Foundation Project, Inc. 3 to 5 p.m. McLean
Community Center. $5/adults, $3/children 10 and
under.
Tickets for the celebration are available at The McLean
Community Center's Alden Theatre Box Office. For more
information call 703-790-0123.
Also on Sunday:
250th Birthday of
Richard Bland Lee: "Be Ever Mindful of the
Future" is the motto on the Lee family crest. During an
afternoon tour of the Lee estate, enjoy birthday cake and
discover the important contributions Lee made during his
impressive political career. 1 to 4 p.m. Sully
Historic Site. $3.50/adult, $3/student and $2.50/senior
or child. Program will be canceled for inclement weather. For
information call 703-437-1794.
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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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