March-April - Viva Tysons Magazine

SELECTED EVENTS
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LOcaL TEEN cLUBS
ThE OLD FIrEhOUSE
(703) 448-8336
1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean
mcleancenter.org/kids-teens/old-firehouse.asp
This award-winning facility, the first of its kind
in the Metropolitan D.C. area, provides a safe
atmosphere for teens to meet for recreation
and personal development. Professional
and experienced staff members organize
and facilitate activities each day, ensuring
that teens do not have to return home to
empty houses. They can enjoy their time at
the Old Firehouse Teen Center after school
and during the summer. It's a satellite of the
McLean Community Center (MCC). Youth in
grades 7 and 8 are eligible for membership
and its benefits. Non-members are permitted
to attend Friday night parties and some other
programs at the discretion of the Teen Center
Director. (703) 448-8336 (TEEN).
Fun on Friday nights for 7th and 8th graders.
Some nights a DJ keeps the fun alive with
music and videos while the game room is open
for ping-pong, pool, and other arcade games.
Other nights, they do different fun things, such
as movie nights, comedy shows, etc. Please see
their website for details and rules.
after-School Program - Free!
For Members Only
Hang out after school with your friends in the
safe environment of the teen center. Program
includes weekly trips daily homework/
study assistance, daily snack and drink,
transportation from Cooper and Longfellow
Middle Schools, computer lab and more...
Members can drop in during school breaks
just to hang out for free.
DANCES EVERY FRiDAY NiGHT
Special themes:
March 11 - Dance
March 18 - St. Patrick's Day Party
If you're feeling lucky, join us for our
St. Patrick's Day celebration
March 25 - Super Hero Dance
Come dressed as your favorite
super hero or villain!
April 1 - Dance
April 8 - Friday Night Fever
Join us in your 70’s best for a night
of disco dancing!
April 29, May 6, 13, 20 - Dance
COMMuNiTY SERViCE
EVENTS
april 5 and May 3, 3:30-5:30pm
Members will make Glories Happy Hats for
pediatric patients with chronic illnesses who
are in local children’s hospitals. The colorful,
fun hats are sure to bring smiles and happy
thoughts to the recipients.
april 12, 3:30-6
Food for Others Warehouse Team: sort and
shelve products, clean the warehouse and
keep things running smoothly. Dress warmly.
You MUST wear closed-toe shoes.
cLUB PhOENIx
Vienna Community Center
120 Cherry Street SE, Vienna
(703) 255-6360, viennava.gov
club Phoenix after-School Program
The Club Phoenix After-School Program runs
Monday from 12:30-6:30pm and Tuesday –
Friday 2:30-6:30pm for grades 6-8, during
the school year. There is homework help,
cooking classes, photography clubs, sports
and fitness activities and much more. We also
have pool tables, ping pong, a dance floor,
foosball and video games. The program is free
and open to any teen in the Greater Vienna
area. Registration forms are available at the
Community Center front desk, Club Phoenix
and on the web. Call Tammy Belcher, After
School Program Supervisor, (703) 255-5736
during operating hours for more details, or
the Community Center front desk at (703)
255-6360.
club Phoenix Teen council
The Teen Council, a group of youth at Club
Phoenix,participate in community service
projects and events ranging from stream
cleanups to kids activities, in hopes of making
a difference in their community. The teens
are also leaders at Club Phoenix by bringing
education on youth issues and volunteering at
Town of Vienna events. Any students in Middle
School or High School that are interested
in applying for Club Phoenix Teen Council
are welcome. Applications at the Vienna
Community Center for the 2010-2011 school
year. Call Brandy Wyatt at (703) 255-5721 for
information.
FUN hISTOrY:
aPrIL 20
call to arms!
Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls
703) 759-2771, fairfaxcounty.gov
9am: Boys 8 to 12 -- don't know your rank from
your (file? Your hayfoot from your strawfoot?
Learn and practice basic drills and orders from
the armies of the Civil War. Other activities
include making hardtack, 19th century chores
and games. Bring snack and lunch. Registration
required by April 6.
aPrIL 21
Yesterday's Ways
Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls
703) 759-2771, fairfaxcounty.gov
9am: Girls 8 to 12 years will master 19th
century survival skills from making butter,
to sewing and baking. It’s not all work and
no play, other activities include toy making,
scrapbooking and games. Bring snack and
lunch. Registration required by April 7.
cOOL KIDS' cOOKING cLaSSES
check out something different for your
kids with a cooking class at one of these
local venues:
• Culinaria Cooking School, Vienna
www.culinariacookingschool.com
• Open Kitchen, Falls Church
www.openkitchen-dcmetro.com
• The Mclean Community Center
www.mcleancenter.org
FOr ThE LITTLE ONES
Monday Mornings in May
Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls
(703) 759-2771, fairfaxcounty.gov
10:30am: Preschoolers and adults enjoy a new
story each week, explore the historic site, make
a craft, do fingerplays and sing songs. Pre-paid
registration required.
Jammin Java
Jammin Java, 227 Maple Avenue East, Vienna
10:30-11:30 am, (703) 255-1566
Tickets: $5, Jamminjava.com
Weekday shows, range from magic to sing-alongs
and more. Fun for parents as well. See
their web site for details and schedules.
Vienna community center
Vienna Community Center
120 Cherry Street SE, Vienna
9-10am, (703) 255-6360,
Free, viennava.gov
Tuesdays and Thursdays The gym will be open
for toddlers to ride their play vehicles. The
vehicles must be unmotorized and have three
or more wheels (no two wheel vehicles). Each
parent is responsible for supervising their child.
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