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Saturday, September 20 Burke Lake's Club Championship Players compete in an 18-hole individual stroke play event at Burke Lake Golf Course from 8 a.m. to noon. Prizes awarded for 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd in each division (men, women, and seniors 60+) and closest to the pin contests. The cost is $30 per person. Fee is due at registration. Rain date is September 27. To register, call 703-323-1641. Saturday, September 20 Workshop: Casting Concrete Leaves Capture the fleeting beauty of ornamental leaves by casting them in concrete to decorate your home or garden. Local artist Judy Murrett demonstrates the proper steps to making good leaf castings at Green Spring Gardens from 1 to 3 p.m. The $50 fee includes materials. To register, call 703-642-5173. Saturday, September 20 Tea-Tasting Party Discover the flavors, strengths and provenances a variety of black teas at Historic Green Spring from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy delicious tea time accompaniments as you sip and savor! The cost is $20 per person. To register, call 703-941-7987 Saturday, September 20 Wildflower Stroll Walk along the banks of the Potomac at Riverbend Park from 9:30 to 11 a.m. to search for fall wildflowers and learn fascinating folklore associated with these late bloomers. Reservations are required. The cost is $5 per person. To reserve, call 703-759-9018. Saturday, September 20 Old McDonald’s Farm Puppet Show Meet a herd of merry marionette puppets under the artful direction of nationally renowned puppet master Bob Brown at Frying Pan Farm Park’s Visitor Center from 10 to 10:40 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Prepaid reservations are required. The cost is $4 per child. To reserve, call 703-437-9101. Saturday, September 20 Bat Fest Bat World NOVA’s director, Leslie Sturges, leads families in becoming bat aficionados at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Meet live, local bats, go on an evening bat hike, discover the array of backyard bugs attracting these natural bug zappers, and enjoy games and crafts. Learn the latest in building bat houses. Prepaid reservations are required. The cost is $6 per person. To reserve, call 703-941-1065. |
