March-April - Viva Tysons Magazine
March-April - Viva Tysons Magazine
March-April - Viva Tysons Magazine
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School students in the McLean<br />
tax district are eligible to<br />
apply. For information, contact<br />
Kathy Herr at kathleen.herr@<br />
fairfaxcounty.gov.<br />
april 2<br />
5K run & One-Mile<br />
Fun run<br />
James Madison HS Stadium<br />
9am, (703) 319-2462<br />
2500 James Madison Dr, Vienna<br />
active.com/Keyword: Mad 5K<br />
Pre-Registration: $20 adults/$15<br />
students; Race day Registration:<br />
$25 adults/$15 students<br />
This is a fundraiser for our<br />
Track & Field team. The race is<br />
conducted in/around Madison<br />
high school and offers T-shirts,<br />
race prizes by age group, door<br />
prizes, sponsor coupons, and<br />
food/drinks!<br />
Tea & chocolate Pairing<br />
Colvin Run Mill<br />
10017 Colvin Run Road, Great<br />
Falls 1-3 pm<br />
In Celebration of the 200th<br />
anniversary of Colvin Run Mill<br />
Join Chef Laurie Bell of Great<br />
Falls Tea Garden in a tea &<br />
chocolate pairing. earn about<br />
the main growing regions and<br />
botanical aspects of the tea<br />
plant and the cacao tree and<br />
how they were introduced to<br />
America. Taste diverse teas and<br />
styles of chocolate including the<br />
types of teas first enjoyed by<br />
early Americans. Learn how to<br />
pair these two delectable treats.<br />
Pre-paid registration of $25 per<br />
person required by <strong>March</strong> 19.<br />
Call Colvin Run Mill 703-759-<br />
2771 to register.<br />
april 2-3<br />
Patrick henry Library<br />
Book Sale<br />
Henry Library, (703) 938-0405<br />
101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna<br />
Free Parking/Admission<br />
Regular sale Saturday from<br />
10am -4pm, special sale Sunday<br />
from 11am- 2pm. Fill-a-Bag with<br />
books for only $5! Featuring<br />
thousands of top-quality used<br />
books, CDs and movies at low,<br />
low prices. In hard economic<br />
times our will prices remain<br />
the same: Hardbacks $2,<br />
trade paperbacks $1, pocket<br />
paperbacks 50 cents! (Some<br />
valued books are priced higher).<br />
CASH only. All proceeds<br />
benefit our community library.<br />
Sponsored by the volunteers<br />
of the Friends of the Patrick<br />
Henry Library. Questions: email<br />
FPHL101@gmail.com.<br />
april 9<br />
McLean Spring<br />
community Garage Sale<br />
Business Bank Parking Garage<br />
9am – 1pm, (703) 790-9223<br />
1451 Dolley Madison Blvd,<br />
McLean, mcleancenter.org<br />
Want to sell? Registration is<br />
open NOW! Spaces cost $40<br />
and are allotted on a first-come,<br />
first-served basis. Use Activity<br />
No. 2003.311. Deadline to apply<br />
online is <strong>April</strong> 4. All applications<br />
thereafter and through <strong>April</strong> 6,<br />
must be completed in person<br />
at the McLean Community<br />
Center where you will have to<br />
pick up the registration packet<br />
in person. This is a very popular<br />
community garage sale so<br />
please register early.<br />
april 10th<br />
STarShIP celebrates 40th<br />
anniversary!<br />
State Theatre, (703) 237-0300<br />
Open:5:30pm/Showtime:6:45pm<br />
220 NWashington St, Falls Church<br />
Tickets: $40, thestatetheatre.com<br />
JEFFERSON STARSHIP embarks<br />
on the band’s 2011 tour marking<br />
40 years since the release of<br />
their first album“Blows Against<br />
the Empire.”Jefferson Starship<br />
celebrates this landmark wih a<br />
one-of-a-kind, additional show<br />
combining their first album<br />
with the sci-fi classic“Blade<br />
Runner.” Every ticket purchaser<br />
will receive a FREE soundboard<br />
download of the show!!<br />
april 15<br />
Family Flashlight<br />
Egg hunt<br />
Vienna Community Center<br />
7pm, (703) 255-6360<br />
120 Cherry St SE, Vienna<br />
Tickets: $3, year and under FREE<br />
viennava.gov<br />
Enjoy a family evening searching<br />
for eggs and prizes in the dark!<br />
Please bring a flashlight to find<br />
the eggs. Jump like a bunny in<br />
the moon bounce and visit the<br />
Easter Bunny. Egg hunt begins<br />
at dark. Tickets on sale for intown<br />
residents <strong>April</strong> 2, 9-10am.<br />
All remaining tickets go on sale<br />
<strong>April</strong> 4 at 8am.<br />
Behind the Scenes of the<br />
rEaL Fake News<br />
McLean Community Center<br />
8 pm, (703) 790-9223<br />
1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean<br />
Tickets: $30/$25 McLean district<br />
residents, mcleancenter.org<br />
Tickets on sale <strong>March</strong> 1!<br />
The Daily Show correspondent<br />
Aasif Mandvi brings audiences<br />
behind the scenes of the hit<br />
news satire with his razor-sharp<br />
and quick-witted one-man<br />
show. We may not be able to<br />
bring you tax relief, but we can<br />
certainly provide a healthy dose<br />
of comic relief on tax day!<br />
riverside campfire -<br />
river revelry<br />
Riverbend Park<br />
6:30pm, (703) 222-4664<br />
Nature Center, 8700 Potomac<br />
Hills St, Great Falls<br />
Fee: $4/$6 (in/out county)<br />
warm weat weather at her fu fun<br />
Enjoy springtime in Fairfax County!<br />
fairfaxcounty.gov/parks<br />
Enjoy a fun-flooded evening<br />
of stories and games. Learn<br />
about otters, beavers and other<br />
animals that call the Potomac<br />
“home.”S’mores provided.<br />
Come early if you want to bring<br />
a picnic or hotdogs to toast.<br />
Bring a toasting stick, blanket<br />
and flashlight. Children must be<br />
accompanied by a registered<br />
adult.<br />
april 16<br />
Old Fashion Egg roll<br />
and Easter Fun<br />
Historic Freeman House<br />
10:30-11:30am, (703) 938-5187<br />
Church Street Northeast, Vienna<br />
Free Admission, viennava.gov<br />
Join us at Historic Vienna, Inc.<br />
for an Old Fashion Egg Roll.<br />
Children 12 and under and their<br />
parents are welcome to stop by<br />
and participate in an egg roll,<br />
visit with the Easter Bunny and<br />
enjoy the tales from a storyteller.<br />
Say “goodbye” to cold temperatures, and “hello” to spring in<br />
Northern Virginia! From riverside hikes and beautiful botanical<br />
exhibits to Civil War reenactments and wine festivals, you’ll fi nd<br />
activities to indulge every interest. Stop by our Visitor Center<br />
at <strong>Tysons</strong> Corner Shopping Center to plan your adventure.<br />
Download our Mobile Visitor Guide App at the<br />
iTunes store – search for “Visit Fairfax”.<br />
For savings visit FXVA.com<br />
vivatysons.com MARCH - APRIL 2011 | <strong>Viva</strong><strong>Tysons</strong> 9<br />
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