Friday, April 1: It's History
Get a glimpse into the lives of Richard Bland Lee and his
wife Elizabeth with the Sully
Historic Site's Lee Mania tour. View rarely seen Lee
family artifacts and learn about Northern Virginia's first
Representative to Congress and uncle to General Robert E.
Lee. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $6/adults, $5/students, $4/seniors and
children. For information call 703-437-1794.
Also on Friday:
Garden
Amphibian Hike: The lakes at Meadowlark
provide a good habitat for many frogs and toads to lay
their eggs at this time of year. Join a naturalist for a walk
to see which amphibians are active in the lakes. 7 p.m.
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. Free. (Reservations required.)
Call 703-255-3631..
 Saturday, April 2: Music Has Charms to
Soothe...
Discover a soon-to-be superstar when
Sarah Jarosz takes CenterStage! Jarosz’s first album,
"Song Up In Her Head" was released in the
summer of 2009 and earned her a Grammy nomination and three
Austin Music Awards, all before her 19th birthday. Jarosz,
whom Rolling Stone called “a contemporary bluegrass
prodigy” is a multi-instrumentalist singer and songwriter. 8
p.m. CenterStage at Reston Community Center. $30
($15/residents of Small District 5.) For information call
703-476-4500.
Also on Saturday:
Dazzled by Dragonflies: This colorful
presentation of local dragonfly photos includes a discussion
on how to create the perfect dragonfly pond. 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Huntley Meadows. $6. Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information call
703-768-2525.
History
Paddle Tour: Mayor Earnie Porta of the Town of
Occoquan will lead a one-hour historical paddle between
Occoquan Regional Park and The Town of Occoquan. Kayak rental
available. Call to confirm. 10 to 11 a.m. Occoquan Regional
Park. $10. For information call 703-690-2121.
Oh Deer: Deterring Damage in the Garden:
Learn about home remedies, barriers, deer resistant plants
and successful repellants that will help you defend your
garden from unwanted deer browsing. 9:30 to 11 a.m.
$15. Green Spring Gardens. Register
online. For information call 703-642-5173.
 Sunday, April 3: Wash the dishes! Do the
moppin'!
The heroine we all know and love brings to the stage three
of her counterparts in other cultures in "Cinderella
- The World's Favorite Fairy Tale." This is a
charming retelling of the Cinderella story featuring the
legends of Plum Blossom (China), Vasilisa (Russia) and Broken
Wing (Native America).3 p.m. Alden Theatre at McLean
Community Center. $10. (Also April 2, 9 and 10.) Call
703-790-0123.
Also on Sunday:
Birding Equipment for Beginners: Learn
about optics and field guides as you watch birds with a park
naturalist. 8 to 11 a.m. $6. Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information call
703-768-2525.
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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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