New May Events Added as well as events through end of 2008

May

Below is a list of the programs at Mason Neck State Park located at 7301 High Point Road, Mason Neck, Lorton. For questions, directions, or more information, call Mason Neck State Park at (703) 339-2385 or (703) 339-2380.

Birding for Beginners– Saturdays, 10:00 – 11am  Ever been birding? Come join us as we introduce you to song birds, waterfowl and of course the Bald Eagle. Meet at Bayview Trail head.

Pond Patrol- Saturdays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Join our scientific investigation! We’ll have dip nets and buckets available for you to catch minnows, crayfish and more as we check for life in our pond. Meet at large pond by car-top boat launch. (CN)

Makin’ Tracks– Saturdays, 3:00 – 4:00 pm Identify tracks from animals native to Mason neck, and them make some of your own! Picnic Area. (CN)

Hiking Helpers– Sundays 5:00 – 6:00 pmCreate and decorate your own hiking stick to use on our trails. Picnic Area. (CN)

Feathers, Furs and Fun– Sundays 1:30 – 2:30 pm Come check out animal furs, skulls, bones and more! Learn about the animals that inhabit Mason Neck State Park. Picnic Area

Got Butter?- Sundays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Come make and eat delicious fresh butter with us. You’ll love the pure creamy taste, just like George Mason’s family might have enjoyed. Meet at Picnic Area.

Amazing Eagles- Sundays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm  Look for majestic Bald Eagles with us and find out about their fascinating lives. Can you tell an eagle from an osprey in the distance? We’ll show you how. Binoculars and spotting scope available for your use. Meet at Picnic Area overlook.

Belmont Bay and Kanes Creek Paddle Epeditions– Experience Mason Neck State Park like never before! Come explore the natural diversity and history of Kane’s Creek and Belmont Bay from a flat water canoe or kayak. Kayak trips Saturday and Sunday mornings 9am – 11:30pm and canoe trips Saturdays 4-6:30.  Twilight trip May 4 7:30 – 9:30pm. Reservations required. Contact park Visitor Center at 703-339-2380.

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7 photography exhibition Opening reception May 7, 6:30 PM , Documenting the New Northern Virginia, 4th Floor Gallery, NVCC Woodbridge, 15200 Neabsco Mills Road, Woodbridge, The exhibition will continue through May 20, 2008.

8 Deal With a Foreclosure Crisis, Thursday, May 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The presenter will be Kathleen Jones, housing services specialist and certified foreclosure prevention counselor from the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development. This free event, part of the Springfield Exchange Human Services Community Lunch Series, will be at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield.
Brown-bag lunches are encouraged; complimentary coffee and tea will be served. Park in the rear or on either side of the church and proceed to the Fellowship Hall. For more information, call Paulette Whiteside at 703-324-5285, TTY 711. For reasonable ADA accommodations, call 703-324-5285, TTY 703-803-7914. Please allow seven days before the event.

9 LCAC/Envirosolutions spring golf tournament, Lorton Community Action Center invites all Redskins fans to come play golf with the Hogettes! Boss Hogette Mikey T will be leading a foursome of players. This is a chance to show your support for LCAC. Registration for the year's tournament is just $125 per player or $450 for a team of four. This includes all green fees, a cart, snacks and a gourmet luncheon at Madigan's Waterfront in Occoquan, VA (and a chance to meet the Hogettes). A portion of the cost is tax-deductible. Call Susan at 703-339-5161 ext. 18 or email
susan@lortonaction.org for more details. To register on line just go to:
http://www.ebizsports.com/lcac.

9 at Madigan's Waterfront in historic Occoquan, The Lorton Arts Workhouse will present pianist Lynne Mackey. The evening will begin with a wine and gourmet dinner at 6:30pm. Seating is limited. For ticket information please contact Kevin Sheehan at 703-495-0001 or kevinsheehan@lortonarts.org. Go to www.lortonarts.org for more information about the 2008 Art Notes Series.

9,10 Kiss Me Kate, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. South County Secondary School presents Cole Porter's Kiss Me Kate. Tickets: General Admission: $12 at the door//$10 presale Senior Adults//Students (18 and under) $10 at the door//$8 presale (The presale order form is available on line at southcountyarts.org/theatre.htm until May 1) contact number is 703-446-1591.

9,10,16,17 “Barefoot in the Park” Performances are scheduled for May 9, 10, 16, 17 8pm  Matinee on May 10 1pm. The Castaways Repertory Theatre will produce the Neil Simon Play at the auditorium in the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo building, at 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge Directed by Candi Baker attheatrecandi@yahoo.com
For the latest information about the Castaways, call 703-508-5418 or go to www.castawaystheatre.org.

12 Mommy and Me. Monday, May 12, 10:30 AM, Stories and fun to celebrate Mother's Day. Age 24-35 months with adult. Kingstowne Library

12 "Nature at Mason Neck" Monday, May 12, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM, Come learn what nature has to offer at Mason Neck State Park. Age 6-12. Lorton Library 9520 Richmond Highway Telephone: 703-339-7385

13 Lullaby Stories. Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 PM, Join us for bedtime stories. Pajamas welcome! Age 1-5 with adult. No registration is required. Kingstowne Library

13 South County Federation meetings begin at 7:30 pm the second Tuesday of each month at the South County Secondary School 8501 Silverbrook Road in the Media Center enter through door #1 SOUTHCOUNTYFEDERATION. COM

 
15 The Lorton Arts Workhouse Classic Golf Tournament at Laurel Hill Golf Club, 8701 Laurel Grest Dr., Lorton. 8 am registration, 9am Shotgun Start, 3pm awards ceremony and banquet. Contact Cris Ford at 703-517-4548 or Bill Cunningham at 703-495-0001 to register or for sponsorship opportunities. Go to www.lortonarts.org for more information about the golf tournament.

16,17 “Barefoot in the Park” Performances are scheduled for May 16, 17 8pm  The Castaways Repertory Theatre will produce the Neil Simon Play at the auditorium in the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo building, at 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge Directed by Candi Baker attheatrecandi@yahoo.com
For the latest information about the Castaways, call 703-508-5418 or go to www.castawaystheatre.org.

17 Nature Walks at Meadowood Recreation Area, Saturday start at 8:30 a.m. in front of the main BLM office located at 10406 Gunston Road, Lorton, and generally run 1 - 2 hours, depending upon your own interests and capabilities. Come enjoy majestic hardwood forests, open meadows, streams, and ponds and watch for wildlife, identify spring flowers, and see what else is happening as the seasons change led by experienced naturalists with the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia. Spring and Summer bring tree frogs and toads, butterflies and dragonflies, migrating birds, fox cubs, fawns, and rare wildflowers. Sturdy walking or hiking shoes and binoculars are recommended. For more information, please call (703) 339-8009.

17 Crosspointe Community Yard Sale, Saturday,  8 a.m-2 p.m.rain or shine. Crosspointe entrances are located off Route 123, north of the Lorton Valley Shopping Center, and Silverbrook Road west of Hooes.

17 Flea Market Saturday, from 8am to 1pm. Ladies Auxilary of the Lorton Fire Hall. A spot of 2 parking spaces cost $15.00. The Ladies will also have breakfast items, bake sale, hot dogs and hot and cold beverages. 
Any one who wishes to have a space reserved can call Shelia 703-372-5668 after 5pm.  Set up begins at 7am for those who reserved spaces.  Spaces will also be availabe for anyone who arrives wanting a space. Hope to see you at the Fire Hall; on Armstead Road between Lorton Road and Route 1.

18 Low-cost Rabies Clinic, Sunday, from 12 – 2 p.m.
July 13, Sept. 14, Nov. 16, The Fairfax County Animal Shelter announces its low-cost rabies clinic dates for dogs, cats and ferrets 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax. The cost for rabies shots at the clinic is $10.00. Cash or checks only—no credit cards—will be accepted for payment at the clinic. All dogs should be on leashes and all cats and ferrets in carriers.
Fairfax County 2008 dog licenses will be sold separately at the clinic and cost $5.00 for altered dogs and $10.00 for unaltered dogs (please bring proof of your pet's spay or neuter).
  The clinic is sponsored by the Fairfax County Police Department Animal Services Division and Deepwood Veterinary Hospital. For more information, please call (703) 830-1100 or visit the Fairfax County Animal Services Division Web site at: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/animalservices

19 Writer's Group. Monday, May 19, 7:00 PM For all writers - newcomers always welcome! Read your material aloud for feedback. Adults. No registration is required. Kingstowne Library

19 Art in Lorton. Monday, May 19, 7:30 PM Learn about Lorton's Workhouse Arts Center. View a slideshow on the former Lorton Prison site's history and hear about the artist studios, art gallery, events center, museum, restaurants and more. Adults. No registration is required. Lorton Library

20 Fantastic Me. Tuesday, May 20, 10:30 AM, Stories and activities celebrating me! Age 13-23 months with adult. Kingstowne Library

20 Shapes and Sizes. Tuesday, May 20, 10:30 AM Join us for stories, activities and a craft. Age 2-5 with adult. Lorton Library

20 "Anatomy of a Civil War Pension File." Tuesday 1:00 p.m. the Mount Vernon Genealogical Society will feature a presentation by Claire Prechtel-Kluskens. This lecture will show the types of documents found in typical Civil War pension files and discuss their usefulness in genealogical research. The Hollin Hall Senior Center is located just off Fort Hunt Road at 1500 Shenandoah Road in the Mount Vernon area. Additional information about the meeting and MVGS can be found at http://www.MVGenealogy.org/. Any questions about the program should be directed to Harold McClendon at 703-360-0920 or haroldm@erols.com.

21 Prince William Art Society will meet on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Canterbury Woods Community Center 12184 Chaucer Lane in Lake Ridge. The art society will be presenting the JEWELL PRATT BURNS SCHOLARSHIP awards to two students, selected through competition within area high schools, for their high level of present skill and the promise of future accomplishment in the Fine Arts. The public is encouraged to attend this important outreach to the community by the Prince William Art Society.
For more information about the art society, call (703) 590-1437 or check out PWAS email atpwas2@yahoo.com or on the web at www.pwcwweb.com/artsociety.

22 Down on the Farm. Thursday, May 22, 1:00 PM, Stories, songs, fingerplays and activities about farm animals! Age 3-5 with adult. Kingstowne Library

23 Traveling Exhibition - from 7-9pm Wine and cheese reception and meet the artists. Fifty-five of the Workhouse artists will exhibit at the University of Phoenix, 11730 Plaza America Dr., Ste. 200, Reston, VA The exhibit will run May 4- thru June 27th.

24 Strawberry Festival, Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 4: p.m. Lunch platters consist of Pork BBQ with Cole Slaw, Beverage, Chips and or Hotdogs. Strawberry Desserts, Bake Sale, Ice Cream treats and Lunch will be available. Donations earn a chance on a basket of Strawberry items.
The Strawberry event is at Cranford United Methodist Church and is sponsored by the United Methodist Women. Proceeds help with the Women and Children’s Mission Projects. Any questions, you may contact the church 703-339-5382. The church is located at 9912 Old Cholchester Road

28 Kingstowne Library Writer's Review. Wednesday, May 28, 7:00 PM Review peers' works and receive in-depth feedback on your work. Call branch for more information on submitting work prior to the meeting. Adults. No registration is required. Kingstowne Library

31 Middle School Follies, 3rd Annual. Saturday at 7:30, Tickets $5, South County Theatre Department Auditorium, This year's theme is Fairy Tales! presenting wild retelling of fairy tales along with singing some of your favorite fairy tale songs!

June

2 Concert Kaleigh Elizabeth Acord Monday June 2 7:00 p.m. with pianist Audrey Andrist at The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Museum, 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, Free to the public. For her third solo appearance at The Lyceum, Ms. Acord’s program will include the Brahms Sonata in F minor for viola and piano and the Suite No. 2 for unaccompanied viola by J.S. Bach. Kaleigh Elizabeth Acord is a 16-year-old violinist, violist and composer of Lorton. Ms. Acord successfully auditioned this Spring for the second year into the Charles Castleman Quartet Program (of the Eastman School of Music), which accepts only 36 world-class string players.
Canadian pianist Audrey Andrist is the 1994 first prize winner of the San Antonio International Keyboard Competition, and was presented in a cross-Canada solo recital tour as winner of the Eckhardt-Gratnatté Competition. She has appeared as soloist with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, the Juilliard Orchestra

10 South County Federation meetings begin at 7:30 pm the second Tuesday of each month at the South County Secondary School 8501 Silverbrook Road in the Media Center enter through door #1 SOUTHCOUNTYFEDERATION. COM

14 “An Evening of Familiar Melodies” 3rd Annual Picnic Concert
Saturday, open: 5:30 pm • Concert: 7:00 pm The Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra celebrates its tenth anniversary season this fall and announces it's new director, Dr. Dana Eckensburg McCarthy at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 12805 Valleywood Drive • Woodbridge, Table for 10: $120  • Table for Six: $75 • Single: $15 Prizes for best decorated tables! Please go to www.obco.org for more information.

21 Nature Walks at Meadowood Recreation Area, Saturday start at 8:30 a.m. in front of the main BLM office located at 10406 Gunston Road, Lorton, and generally run 1 - 2 hours, depending upon your own interests and capabilities. Come enjoy majestic hardwood forests, open meadows, streams, and ponds and watch for wildlife, identify spring flowers, and see what else is happening as the seasons change led by experienced naturalists with the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia. Spring and Summer bring tree frogs and toads, butterflies and dragonflies, migrating birds, fox cubs, fawns, and rare wildflowers. Sturdy walking or hiking shoes and binoculars are recommended. For more information, please call (703) 339-8009.

21 Crosspointe Animal Hospital's Open House and Adoption Fun Fair Saturday 1-3 pm. Come see animals available for adoption, have your face painted, grab a bite to eat, learn about the services Crosspointe Animal Hospital offers, and pick up educational information from animal product providers. Please contact Crosspointe Animal Hospital at 703-690-6600 with any questions.

June 30 - July 18 The Lorton Arts Foundation presents ArtStar Theatre Camp for children ages 8 - 15. LImited Space. For information and applications go to www.lortonarts.org.

July

july 8 South County Federation meetings begin at 7:30 pm the second Tuesday of each month at the South County Secondary School 8501 Silverbrook Road in the Media Center enter through door #1 SOUTHCOUNTYFEDERATION. COM

July 13, Low-cost Rabies Clinic, Sunday, from 12 – 2 p.m. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter announces its low-cost rabies clinic dates for dogs, cats and ferrets 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax. The cost for rabies shots at the clinic is $10.00. Cash or checks only—no credit cards—will be accepted for payment at the clinic. All dogs should be on leashes and all cats and ferrets in carriers.
Fairfax County 2008 dog licenses will be sold separately at the clinic and cost $5.00 for altered dogs and $10.00 for unaltered dogs (please bring proof of your pet's spay or neuter).
  The clinic is sponsored by the Fairfax County Police Department Animal Services Division and Deepwood Veterinary Hospital. For more information, please call (703) 830-1100 or visit the Fairfax County Animal Services Division Web site at: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/animalservices

July 27 Occoquan River Festival Sunday, July 27 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. the town of Occoquan, Occoquan Regional Park and surrounding attractions, Taste of Occoquan, live music, family fun walk and other events focusing on the 400th anniversary of John Smith’s initial journey on the Occoquan River with a re-enactment of his landing and culminating with a parade of lights along the Occoquan River. Free admission. Handicapped-accessible. 703-690-2121. (Drop by the Tourist Information Center at 200 Mill Street, Occoquan 703-491-4045.

August

September

Sept. 14, Low-cost Rabies Clinic, Sunday, from 12 – 2 p.m. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter announces its low-cost rabies clinic dates for dogs, cats and ferrets 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax. The cost for rabies shots at the clinic is $10.00. Cash or checks only—no credit cards—will be accepted for payment at the clinic. All dogs should be on leashes and all cats and ferrets in carriers.
Fairfax County 2008 dog licenses will be sold separately at the clinic and cost $5.00 for altered dogs and $10.00 for unaltered dogs (please bring proof of your pet's spay or neuter).
  The clinic is sponsored by the Fairfax County Police Department Animal Services Division and Deepwood Veterinary Hospital. For more information, please call (703) 830-1100 or visit the Fairfax County Animal Services Division Web site at: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/animalservices

Sept 19 South County Federation meetings begin at 7:30 pm the second Tuesday of each month at the South County Secondary School 8501 Silverbrook Road in the Media Center enter through door #1 SOUTHCOUNTYFEDERATION. COM

October

oct 14 South County Federation meetings begin at 7:30 pm the second Tuesday of each month at the South County Secondary School 8501 Silverbrook Road in the Media Center enter through door #1 SOUTHCOUNTYFEDERATION. COM

November

nov 11 South County Federation meetings begin at 7:30 pm the second Tuesday of each month at the South County Secondary School 8501 Silverbrook Road in the Media Center enter through door #1 SOUTHCOUNTYFEDERATION. COM

Nov. 16, Low-cost Rabies Clinic, Sunday, from 12 – 2 p.m.
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter announces its low-cost rabies clinic dates for dogs, cats and ferrets 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax. The cost for rabies shots at the clinic is $10.00. Cash or checks only—no credit cards—will be accepted for payment at the clinic. All dogs should be on leashes and all cats and ferrets in carriers.
Fairfax County 2008 dog licenses will be sold separately at the clinic and cost $5.00 for altered dogs and $10.00 for unaltered dogs (please bring proof of your pet's spay or neuter).
  The clinic is sponsored by the Fairfax County Police Department Animal Services Division and Deepwood Veterinary Hospital. For more information, please call (703) 830-1100 or visit the Fairfax County Animal Services Division Web site at: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/animalservices

December

dec 9 South County Federation meetings begin at 7:30 pm the second Tuesday of each month at the South County Secondary School 8501 Silverbrook Road in the Media Center enter through door #1 SOUTHCOUNTYFEDERATION. COM