Friday, Feb. 4: Signs of Spring
From the wood frog to the skunk cabbage, see if these and
other signs of spring are starting to reveal themselves
during the Signs of Spring program. Suited for children 6 to
10. 4:30 to 5:30. Hidden Pond Nature Center. $4/child.
Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information call
703-451-9588.
 Saturday, Feb.
5: A Girl's Best Friend
Enjoy a juried showing of quality, handmade jewelry
collections and designs by jewelers from around the region at
the Fourth Annual McLean Jewelry Showcase. Many jewelers will
take custom orders. Fresh food will be available for purchase
from Sweet Leaf of McLean. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
McLean Community Center. $3/person.
Also on Saturday:
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Volunteer Work Day: Spend a morning with park
staff and volunteers at the Potomac Overlook Regional Park,
helping with indoor and outdoor projects. 10 a.m. Potomac
Overlook Regional Park (meet at the Nature Center). For
more information call 703-528-5406.
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Tasting Party - Salt: Sample the basic and exotic
gourmet varieties of salt. Hear about salt history and
health, measuring and cooking guidelines and how to pair
salts with specific foods. Participants must be at least
13. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Historic Green Spring. $22/person.
Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information, call
703-941-7987.
 Sunday,
Feb. 6: My Funny Valentine
See a display of old-fashioned Valentine cards dating to the
1940s at the My Funny Valentine event. Sentiments sweet or
silly will inspire you to create an antique-style card for
your own Valentine. Enjoy cookies and a warm drink afterward.
1 to 2 p.m. or 2 to 3 p.m. $10/person (registrants must be at
least age 5.) Sully Historic Site. Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information call
703-787-3314.
Also on Sunday:
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Flakey the (Naked) Snowman: Snuggle up with
snowman soup (hot cocoa) as you listen to this
inspiring tale of friendship and charity as read by local
author Amy Tubbs. Make a craft based on the story. 1:30
p.m. $6/child. Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information, call
703-941-1065.
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The Witch Hazel Family: Join Scott Arboretum
curator Andrew Bunting for an in-depth look at
Hamamelidaceae, the witch hazel family. Through classroom
discussion and exploration, get a close look at this
diverse and beautiful family. Participants receive fact
sheets on each plant covered in the class. Take time
afterward to look for witch hazels in the Green Spring
collection. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Green Spring Gardens.
$10/person. Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information, call
703-642-5173.
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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.
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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, TTY 711.
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TTY is 711 unless otherwise indicated.
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