Calendar

AUGUST

Aug. 9 – Lecture: Reviving America’s Past, Green Spring Gardens, 1:30 p.m. Ages 4 and up. $25. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-941-7987.

Aug. 9 – Animal Crackers and Me, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 3 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Ages 3-8. $12. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Aug. 10 – Partner Puzzlepalooza, George Mason Regional Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Find a partner at the library or bring your own to work as pairs to complete 500-piece puzzles.

Aug. 11 – Poetry for All, John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 6531 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 1-2:30 p.m. Explore poetry in an accessible and supportive environment at a class led by Lisa Lowry. $15. Register here.

Aug. 11 – Virtual information on the Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program’s Request for Expressions of Interest aimed at gathering fresh insights on how to support its future waste diversion and zero waste goals, 3:30 p.m.

Aug. 13 – Virtual information session on the Beyond the Bell afterschool childcare program, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Access the meetings here.

Aug. 13 – Back-to-School Resource Fair, James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, 5-7 p.m. Free school supplies, kids’ activities, and community resource tables.

Aug. 14 – Brain Fitness Time, George Mason Regional Library, 2- 3 p.m. Improve your brain health with fun exercises such as sudoku, word puzzles, and memorization games.

Aug. 14 – Spotlight by Starlight concert, Mason District Park amphitheater, 7:30 p.m. Singer-songwriter Pat McGee.

Aug. 15 – Student Immunization Clinic, hosted by the Inspire Health Alliance, Frost Middle School, 9 a.m.-noon. Free.

Aug. 15 – Passport Day, hosted by Rep. James Walkinshaw, West Springfield Government Center, 6140 Rolling Road, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sign up for an appointment.

Aug. 15 – Basic Botany and Plant Identification, Green Spring Gardens, 10:30 a.m. Ages 16 and up. $19. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Aug. 15 – Back to School Resource Fair, Minnie Peyton Community Center, 5920 Summers Lane, Bailey’s Crossroads, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Aug. 15 – Pachycephalosaurus Picnic, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 12 p.m. Ages 3 and up. $9. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Aug. 16 – Art Supply Swap, George Mason Regional Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m.  

Aug. 18 – Poetry for All, John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 6531 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 1-2:30 p.m. Explore poetry in an accessible and supportive environment at a class led by Lisa Lowry. $15. Register here.

Aug. 19 – Open hire event, hosted by Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services, Heritage Center, 7611 Little River Turnpike, Room 348E, Annandale, 5-7 p.m.

Aug. 20 – Student Immunization Clinic, hosted by the Inspire Health Alliance, Willow Oaks Administrative Center, 3-6:30 p.m. Free.

Aug. 21 – Spotlight by Starlight concert, Mason District Park amphitheater, 7:30 p.m. Orquesta Tropikiimba, high-energy salsa and Afro-Caribbean music.

Aug. 22 – Art Class: Learn to Paint a Fun Garden Scene, Packard Center, Annandale Community Park, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, 1-2 p.m. Ages 5 and up. $5. Registration required. To register, call 703-941-0202 or visit the Craft Gallery of Artisans United at the Packard Center.

Aug. 22 – Garden Tour and Ice Cream, Green Spring Gardens, 9:30 a.m. Adults, 16+. $15. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Aug. 22 – Book Journaling Workshop for Beginners, George Mason Regional Library, 3-4 p.m.  Beginner journals and supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own.

Aug. 24 – First day of school.

Aug. 24 – Art Class: Wood Carving, Packard Center, Annandale Community Park, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 16 and up; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $5. Registration required. To register, call 703-941-0202 or visit the Craft Gallery of Artisans United at the Packard Center.

Aug. 24 – Breathe into Peace through Meditation virtual, 7-8 p.m. Hosted by George Mason Regional Library. Registration required.

Aug. 25 – Poetry for All, John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 6531 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 1-2:30 p.m. Explore poetry in an accessible and supportive environment at a class led by Lisa Lowry. $15. Register here.

Aug. 26 – Oddball Cinema: “Big Night,” George Mason Regional Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Aug. 29 – Tea Tasting: America’s Changing Brews, Green Spring Gardens, 10 a.m. Adults. $28. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-941-7987.

Aug. 29 – Family Fun: Monarch Migration, Green Spring Gardens, 10:30 a.m. Ages 4 and up. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Aug. 31 – Virtual information on the Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program’s Request for Expressions of Interest aimed at gathering fresh insights on how to support its future waste diversion and zero waste goals, 11 a.m.

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 2 – Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia Forum on International Trade, Tariffs & Trade Deficits, featuring James Wallar, former U.S. Trade Negotiator. At the Little River United Church of Christ, 8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, 9:30-11 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration not required.

Sept. 2 – Botanical Journaling, Green Spring Gardens, 1:30 a.m. Teens and adults. $40. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Sept. 5 – Fall Vegetable Gardening, Green Spring Gardens, 1:30 a.m. $12. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-941-7987.

Sept. 10 – Virtual information session on the Beyond the Bell afterschool childcare program, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Access the meetings here.

Sept. 12 – Pooh Bear Picnic, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 and up. $9. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Sept. 13 – Meditation in the Garden, Green Spring Gardens, 1 p.m. $24. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-941-7987.

Sept. 18 – VolunteerFest, Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Help pack meals for community members experiencing insecurity and learn about other volunteer opportunities. Hosted by Volunteer Fairfax.

Sept. 20 – Monarch & More, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 4-5 p.m. Ages 4 and up. $9. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Sept. 20 – Intro to Native Plant Gardening, Green Spring Gardens, 1 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $19. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Sept. 20 – Odeon Chamber Music Series: Music for Two & Three, Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 3241 Brush Drive, Falls Church, 4 p.m.

Sept. 21 – Snake and Turtle Feeding, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 2-3 p.m. Ages 4 and up. $9. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Sept. 22 – Mason District Land Use Committee votes on a recommendation to the Planning Commission on the proposed substation for the data center at Plaza 500, Mason Government Center, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 24 – Planning Commission public hearing on the proposed substation for the data center at Plaza 500, Fairfax County Government Center.

Sept. 24-27 – Book Sale, George Mason Regional Library, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Preview sale on Sept. 23, $20 admission, 5-8 p.m.

Sept. 25 – Oak Hill Day, 4716 Wakefield Chapel Road, Annandale, 4-7. Tour a privately owned historic house.

Sept. 26 – Family Fun: Garden to Table, Green Spring Gardens, 9:30 a.m. Ages 4 and up. $10. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Sept. 26 – BugFest, Lake Accotink Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sept. 26 – Nature Walk with a Police Officer, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 1-2 p.m. Free. All ages. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.

Sept. 26 – Meditation in the Garden, Green Spring Gardens, 3 p.m. $24. To register, search for the title on Parktakes or call 703-941-7987.

Sept. 27 – Monarch Tag and Tea, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 4 and up. $20. To register, search for the title on Parktakes.