Want to garden but think it is too expensive? Master Gardeners share creative ways for beginning gardeners to stretch their dollars while creating beautiful ornamental gardens and productive vegetable gardens in "Basic Gardening: Garden on a Shoestring."Discover inexpensive or free sources for plants and items to beautify your garden. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Green Spring Gardens. $10/person. Register online or call 703-222-4664. For information call 703-642-5173.
Saturday, Jan. 14: It's Electric!
Make sure to catch "Miss Electricity" as it debuts at the Studio 3 Theatre for Young … (0 comments)
The weekend begins with the opening of "New Works" at the Workhouse, featuring art created by the center's own instructors, students and staff. (An opening reception featuring live music will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7.) 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center. Free. For information call 703-495-0001.
Saturday, Jan. 7: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Spring will be here before you know it. Get ready with help from Elin Haaga and Betsy Washington, George Washington Landscape Design instructors, presenting two … (0 comments)
End 2011 on a high (and fast) note, with the 6th Annual Bull Run 5k. The course features a combination of pavement, gravel and hardpack, and offers lots of great spectating options for family and friends. Water and food will be provided for racers and a gift drawing will take place at the end. 3 p.m. Bull Run Regional Park. For information call 703-631-0550.
Also on Saturday:
Workhouse Arts Center Exhibitions: Don't miss the last day of the Workhouse Artists Association and Art of Fiber exhibitions. … (0 comments)
Celebrate the holidays with lots of laughs as the Alden Studio Rep performs "The Most Amazing Christmas Play Series in the Entire History of the World." This series of short plays is sure to bring a little holiday merriment to your weekend. 8 p.m. (Also Dec. 17.) McLean Community Center's Alden Theatre. $10 ($5/McLean Tax District residents.) For more information call 703-790-0123.
Saturday, Dec. 17: Hay There Santa!
Enjoy holiday music and cheer at Santa's Hayride and Lakeside Winter Village. Warm up with a cup … (0 comments)
Friday, November 18: Hoot Goes There? Families enjoy fireside stories and activities, listen for owls and snack on s’mores during a special program, Campfire: Owls. Come early if you want to bring a picnic or hot dogs to toast. Bring a toasting stick, blanket and flashlight. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Riverbend Park. $4/person. Register online or call 703-222-4664. For information, call 703-759-9018. Also on Friday: Comedy Tonight: An evening of one-act comedic plays by Alden Theatre's Studio Rep. 8 p.m. McLean Community Center's Alden Theatre. $10/person ($5/McLean Community Center tax district residents.) Tickets available online. For information call 703-790-0123. Pre-Turkey … (0 comments)
events: Loudon County Market Stats October 2011
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CLICK HERE to view a comprehensive market report for Loudon county for October 2011. There is a lot of data presented in this report, so please feel free to EMAIL ME for a more in depth analysis on what this information may mean for your individual situation.
Friday, November 11: Eat Your Veggies! Only two more weekends left for fresh, locally grown fall fruits and veggies at most Fairfax County Farmers Markets. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Cheese, meats, fruits, vegetables, herbs, salsas, ice cream and much more await at the McLean Farmers Market. (Information on all the farmers market locations is available online). 8 a.m. to noon. Lewinsville Park in McLean. Free. For information call 703-324-8702. Saturday, November 12: Oldies But Goodies Enjoy a good treasure hunt? Then you won't want to miss the 35th Annual McLean Antiques … (0 comments)
Friday, November 4: Author! Author! Bestselling children’s writer Gordon Korman "Reveals His Own 39 Clues” at a special Meet the Author event. Korman has written dozens of popular books including "The Medusa Plot (39 Clues series)," "Swindle" and "Son of the Mob." Books will be available for sale and signing. 7 p.m. Fairfax County Government Center Board Auditorium. Free. Register online. For information call 703-324-8428. Saturday, November 5: Bang the Drum Get ready for a powerful evening of art as Portland Taiko takes the stage. Taiko (the Japanese word for drum and the name of the art form) has … (0 comments)
Friday, October 28: Break the Ice! There's lots of spooky fun to be had on the ice as Haunted Rock 'N Blades returns. Hit the rink and test out your skills at this special Halloween edition, and be sure to wear a costume! 8:45 to 10:30 p.m. Mount Vernon RECenter Ice Rink. $10/person, includes rental skates. For information call 703-768-3224. Also on Friday: Trick or Treat - Haunted Woods: All your favorite ghosts and goblins are back again this year, along with two new tantalizingly scary treat stations. Children ages 6 to 14 are welcome, accompanied by an adult. … (0 comments)
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