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Calendar of Events - 2007 Please email announcements of general interest to the Rutherford Community to Chris Brim. Announcements should be for non-commercial activities or events, and should not be of a political, religious, or partisan nature. Announcements may also be distributed through the Rutherford Community Email Discussion Group. The email-group is most appropriate for announcements or inquiries of individual interest that are short term in nature, such as inquiries about recommended contractors or businesses, or lost and found notices. 2008: January February March April May June July August September October November December 2007: January February March April May June July August September October 2006: December November October September August July June May Ongoing Announcements Mah Jongg Group Forming: Looking for community members interested in starting a biweekly Mah Jongg (Asian Tile Game) night. Monday or Tuesday nights. Will rotate houses for hosting. No previous experience required however looking for some skilled players to instruct. Email hincewicz@aol.com if interested. Kings Park Band Seeks Members: The Kings Park Band is looking for new adult members, particularly percussion, alto and tenor saxes, euphonium/baritone horns, clarinets, bassoons, and French horn players. Rehearsals are at White Oaks Elementary School on Shiplett Blvd. on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The web-site also lists upcoming performances. For more information, see www.kingsparkband.org 2008 January February March 1: Good Shepherd Preschool will be hosting it's annual Family Festival on March 1st from 10-2. The festival is a combination Thrift Sale of children's item and Fun Fair (carnival). The Fun Fair games are designed for younger kids (face painting, bean bag toss, fish pond, penny toss, etc). We would love to have help running some of the games. We welcome any neighborhood kids who are in need of community service hours. If you are interested, please contact me directly at amybrennan@earthlin k.net March 2: “1964” The Tribute, will be performing at the W.T. Woodson auditorium as the featured fundraiser for Cavalier Cruise 2008 and the Woodson band program. This high-energy group has sold out the Birchmere in Arlington and Carnegie Hall in New York City. Advance-sale tickets are $30/adult, $25/student; at the door, tickets are $35/adult, and $30/student. Send ticket orders to: Ron Marlow, 5701 Captain Jones Ct., Fairfax Station, VA 22039. *Make checks out to WTW Band Patrons--include a stamped self-addressed envelope. Contact Ann or Ron Marlow for group sales or other information at (703) 503-9219. March 8: Little Run Spring Carnival, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. March 8: 12:00 - 2:00 pm - CrisisLink will host its fifth annual Outback Steakhouse Luncheon & Fashion Show featuring the spring collection from Judy Ryan of Fairfax. March 9: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m..JCCNV Celebration of the Arts, Public Show and Sale - The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (JCCNV) announces its 9th Annual Celebration of the Arts, bringing together the talents and unique work of more than 50 Israeli and American artists for a show and sale. The event, which draws over 2,000 patrons, will open Saturday March 8 with a special preview event, “Red Hot Night”—advanced registration required. The fine arts and crafts show on Sunday, March 9th is free and open to the public. For more information, go to (www.jccnv.org) or call 703-537-3036 March 13: 12-2:00 p.m. - LUNCH N' LIFE - Shepherd's Center of Fairfax-Burke to support and enrich the lives of adults 50 and older - Thursday, March 13, 12-2 PM at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Rd., Fairfax - PROGRAM: Volunteer, Work, Play: Anticipating the Future - Grace Starbird, Director of the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, Paul Gauthier, Senior Employment Resources March 31: Deadline to Contact Civic Association to serve on the Rutherford Civic Association Board: Linda Zack 703-425-2035 or familyzack@aol.com or Mary Ann Beck 703-978-2157 or maryannb1@verizon.net April 5: Pool Clean-up Day, 8 - 5 April 6: Pool Clean-up Day, 8 - 5 April 13: Pool Clean-up Day, 8-5 April 19: Pool Clean-up Day, 8-5 April 26: Pool Clean-up Dan, 10-3 April 27: Little Run Plant Sale April 27: Pool Clean-up Dan, 10-3 April 29: Civic Association Annual Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Little Run Elementary School - Richard Barfield from Area Landscaping will return to lend his expertise and answer your landscaping questions. He will discuss the use of various plants, and give us tips to make our gardens and lawns look great this spring. May 11: Get signs for Rutherford Yard Sale at Jeannine Braun’s home at 9304 Shari Drive May 13: Swim Team Registration, 6 - 8 p.m., Little Run Elementary School Cafeteria May 17: Rutherford Yard Sale, 8:00 - 1:00 p.m. May 24: Pool Opening! 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. June 1: Rutherford Festival - Rutherford Pool Rutherford Civic Association July 2008 Newsletter August 5: Tuesday, August 5 - National Night Out, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., at the Rutherford Pool (you don’t need to be a member to come!) - Meet our elected representatives, get to know your neighbors, enjoy free ice cream September October November December 2007 January 15: Spousal Caregivers Support Group: The Well Spouse Association offers a support group on the 3rd Monday of every month from 7-9pm in Supervisor Bulova's meeting room adjacent to the Kings Park Library. WSA is a national nonprofit organization which addresses the needs of spouses caring for a chronically ill or disabled partner. For more info, call Dorothy Saunders at 703-425-2430. January 17: The Braddock District Council is sponsoring a workshop that evening on Community Safety issues. There will be four sessions (with two sessions running concurrently). All sessions will be held in the Kings Park library, starting at 6:15 p.m. with registration and a light supper. At 7:00 p.m., there will be welcoming remarks and a keynote session. Workshop sessions will begin at 8:00 and 8:45. There will be four sessions (with two sessions running concurrently). Participants will be able to choose two of the following sessions. All participants will then meet to hear summaries of the discussions in the four topic areas. The program will end at 9:45 p.m. The workshop is open to any resident of the Braddock District. To register in advance, call Supervisor Bulova's office at 703-425-9300. Participants will be able to choose two of the following sessions: Session 1: What Happens When you Call 911? a) Home emergency plans Session 2: Traffic Safety Issues and Community Involvement Session 3: Community Safety Awareness a) Suspicious behavior - what to look for Session 4: Individual Safety Awareness a) Home and Child Safety January 21: The Virginia Chapter of the American String Teachers Association (VASTA) presents a one-hour recital at 2:00 p.m. featuring students of member teachers at Braddock Glen Assisted Living Center. Performing students will play violin, viola, cello, bass, harp or guitar in solo and chamber music. Braddock Glen Assisted Living Center, 4027 Olley Lane, Fairfax, VA 22032. Contact Lynne Denig (703)425-1234 violynne@cox.net or Julia Sun (703)591-8965 jsviolin@yahoo.com . January 25 and 26: Dessert on Broadway: A Musical Revue. Woodson Choral Department. 7:30 pm in the school cafeteria. Tickets go on sale in early January. See www.woodsonchorus.org for details. January 27: Dessert on Broadway: A Musical Revue. Woodson Choral Department. Performances 1 pm and 7 pm in the school cafeteria. Tickets go on sale in early January. See www.woodsonchorus.org for details. January 29: Free Lecture: GMU Visions Series: “Air Transportation: A Tale of Prisoners, Sheep and Sociopaths.” George Donohue, Director, Air Transport Systems Research Center . 8 pm, Center for the Arts Concert Hall. February 11: 6 PM, Providence Presbyterian Church will host the latest in its "Music & Arts at Providence" Series. This time, the event is titled "Joined at the Heart." The event features the principal talents of Linda Kiemel, soprano; Tricia Lepofsky, mezzo-soprano; Antonio Giuliano, tenor; and Kerry Wilkerson, baritone. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door (Student price is $10/$15). The address is 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22032. February 19: Spousal Caregivers Support Group: The Well Spouse Association offers a support group on the 3rd Monday of every month from 7-9pm in Supervisor Bulova's meeting room adjacent to the Kings Park Library. WSA is a national nonprofit organization which addresses the needs of spouses caring for a chronically ill or disabled partner. For more info, call Dorothy Saunders at 703-425-2430. February 26: Free Lecture: GMU Visions Series: “Childhood Obesity: Our newest global epidemic?” Lisa Pawloski, Associate Professor of Health and Human Services. 8 pm, Center for the Arts Concert Hall. March 4: The Virginia Chapter of the American String Teachers Association (VASTA) presents a one-hour recital at 2:00 p.m. featuring students of member teachers at Braddock Glen Assisted Living Center. Performing students will play violin, viola, cello, bass, harp or guitar in solo and chamber music. Braddock Glen Assisted Living Center, 4027 Olley Lane, Fairfax, VA 22032. Contact Lynne Denig (703)425-1234 violynne@cox.net or Julia Sun (703)591-8965 jsviolin@yahoo.com . March 19: Free Lecture: GMU Visions Series: “Words into Music: or, How an Old Play Becomes a New Opera.” Rick Davis, Associate Dean/Professor of Theater, College of Visual and Performing Arts. 8 pm, Center for the Arts Concert Hall. March 19: Spousal Caregivers Support Group: The Well Spouse Association offers a support group on the 3rd Monday of every month from 7-9pm in Supervisor Bulova's meeting room adjacent to the Kings Park Library. WSA is a national nonprofit organization which addresses the needs of spouses caring for a chronically ill or disabled partner. For more info, call Dorothy Saunders at 703-425-2430. April 15: The Virginia Chapter of the American String Teachers Association (VASTA) presents a one-hour recital at 2:00 p.m. featuring students of member teachers at Braddock Glen Assisted Living Center. Performing students will play violin, viola, cello, bass, harp or guitar in solo and chamber music. Braddock Glen Assisted Living Center, 4027 Olley Lane, Fairfax, VA 22032. Contact Lynne Denig (703)425-1234 violynne@cox.net or Julia Sun (703)591-8965 jsviolin@yahoo.com . April 16: Spousal Caregivers Support Group: The Well Spouse Association offers a support group on the 3rd Monday of every month from 7-9pm in Supervisor Bulova's meeting room adjacent to the Kings Park Library. WSA is a national nonprofit organization which addresses the needs of spouses caring for a chronically ill or disabled partner. For more info, call Dorothy Saunders at 703-425-2430. April 28: Little Run Elementary School Plant Sale - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm - Order Form April 30: Free Lecture: GMU Visions Series: “Legacy of Life: Creating Healthy Futures.” David Anderson, Professor/Director, Center for the Advancement of Public Health. 8 pm, Center for the Arts Concert Hall. May 15: Rutherford Civic Association Annual General Meeting, 7:30 pm, Little Run Elementary School. A local panel of realtors and a real estate appraiser will discuss current trends in home sales in Rutherford. Elections for the officer slate will be held. The current Civic Association officers have agreed to serve a second term if elected. May 17: Water Rats Swim and Dive Team Registration, Little Run Elementary School - Swim and Dive Team 2007 Registration Form. May 19: Rutherford Community Yard Sale - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. For more information, call Jeannine Braun. May 20: Fairfax County Animal Shelter will host low cost rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets, 12 noon to 2 pm. For more information, see Fairfax County Animal Services Division. May 26: Rutherford Pool opens, 11:00 am
September 15: 6 p.m. - RASCC Annual Meeting at Rutherford Pool (and pot luck dinner to follow) October 6: Historical Oak Hill in Annandale, Free Tours. The beautiful 1790 era home, Oak Hill, in Annandale will be open for free tours and other activities on Saturday October 6 from noon to 5 pm. The event, described as "Finding Braddock's True Gold", will feature period music, living history demonstrations, children's activities, and story telling, as well as tours of the home. Oak Hill is privately owned but is open to the public once a year under a historic easement. It is set well back from Braeburn Road at the intersection with Wakefield Chapel Road. The entrance is on Wakefield Chapel down a gravel driveway lined with boxwoods that are hundreds of years old. October 27: Rutherford Fall Festival in Rutherford Park 2006 December 2 and 3: Holiday Arts and Crafts Show. RECenter at Wakefield Park, Braddock and the Beltway. Hrs. 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday and 11 to 4 pm on Sunday. $2 admission. December 4: Free Lecture: GMU Visions Series: “Computational Sciences: The Third Pillar of the Empirical Sciences.” Rainald Lohner, Professor of Computational Sciences. 8 pm, Center for the Arts Concert Hall. December 6: Songs of the Season. Woodson Choral Department. 7pm in the high school auditorium. Free December 9: Ho Ho Holiday Pops. Fairfax Symphony performs at George Mason University Center for the Arts at 7 pm. Tickets from $25 to $55. Bring a book, scarf, hat, or gloves for needy children. For information and the full season's concert schedule, go to www.fairfaxsymphony.org. December 16: Holiday Concert. City of Fairfax Band performs with the Fairfax Chorale Society at Fairfax High School at 7pm. A family concert, with a special appearance by Santa. Tickets are free but should be obtained in advance to ensure seating. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: City of Fairfax Band, Holiday Concert Tickets, P.O. Box 1306, Fairfax, Va. 22038-1306. For the full season's concert schedule, go to www.fairfaxband.org. December 18: Spousal Caregivers Support Group: The Well Spouse Association offers a support group on the 3rd Monday of every month from 7-9pm in Supervisor Bulova's meeting room adjacent to the Kings Park Library. WSA is a national nonprofit organization which addresses the needs of spouses caring for a chronically ill or disabled partner. For more info, call Dorothy Saunders at 703-425-2430.
November 1: Supervisor Bulova is sponsoring three town meetings to enlist community input on how future growth in the Braddock District should proceed. Second meeting: “Development strategies of the past. What has worked and what has not.” Participants will adopt a Community Resolution on how they would like to see future growth accommodated, and will articulate a "vision" for Braddock and Fairfax County's future. To be held in Supervisor Bulova's meeting room, adjacent to the Kings Park Library. November 4: Help clean up Long Branch Stream and its banks, with Malcolm Galloway, prospective Eagle Scout, and the boy scouts from Boy Scout Troop 1525. They will start in the area behind Little Run Elementary School, continue through Rutherford Park, across Guinea Road, and along the trail beside Long Branch Steam as far as Woodland Way. November 6: Informational Meetings on George Mason University's Growth Plans and Neighborhood Issues, sponsored by Supervisor Sharon Bulova to discuss the University’s upcoming plans the the impact on neighboring communities: "Responding to Off-Campus University-Related Issues" and will cover County Zoning Laws and Enforcement; Police Response to Complaints, and Public Notice of Major University Events. Kings Park Library meeting room, 7:30 p.m. November 6: Free Lecture: GMU Visions Series: “Shame and Guilt: The good, the bad, and the ugly.” June Tangney, Professor of Psychology. 8 pm, Center for the Arts Concert Hall. November 8: Supervisor Bulova is sponsoring three town meetings to enlist community input on how future growth in the Braddock District should proceed. Third meeting: “Approaches to acommodating future growth and transportation needs.” Participants will adopt a Community Resolution on how they would like to see future growth accommodated, and will articulate a "vision" for Braddock and Fairfax County's future. To be held in Supervisor Bulova's meeting room, adjacent to the Kings Park Library. November 11: The 14th annual Woodson "Holiday Happenings" Craft Show is Saturday, November 11 from 10 – 4 in the gym. Admission is free. W.T. Woodson High School (9525 Main St., Fairfax, VA 703-321-8373): The craft show is sponsored by PTSA and is one of our biggest fundraisers. More than 100 crafters will be selling their handmade wares, everything from jewelry, ornaments, clothing to paintings, accessories and many other delights! Plenty of parking and entrance are on the east side of the school at Whitacre Road. Snacks for shoppers and lunch for the crafters will be sold by WTW Crew. November 11: Providence Nursery School fundraiser. Come join us for a silent auction, appetizers and refreshments, 7 - 10 p.m., at the Mantua Clubhouse! For advance tickets, contact Irma Rupar (703-426-1927): $10 at the door, $8 in advance. November 12: The Virginia Chapter of the American String Teachers Association (VASTA) presents a one-hour recital at 2:00 p.m. featuring students of member teachers at Braddock Glen Assisted Living Center. Performing students will play violin, viola, cello, bass, harp or guitar in solo and chamber music. There will be a reception following. Braddock Glen Assisted Living Center, 4027 Olley Lane, Fairfax, VA 22032. Contact Lynne Denig (703)425-1234 violynne@cox.net or Julia Sun (703)591-8965 jsviolin@yahoo.com . November 15: Annual Pool Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Little Run Elementary. The slate of new board nominees will be presented to bonded members for election at the meeting, and the current Board will present budget updates, upcoming events and information. The Pool Board Nomination Committee is hard at work recruiting for the new pool board. Currently looking for nominations for: Aquatics*, Treasurer, Social*, Secretary, Membership* (*=candidates under consideration already). While the current President, VP, Operations and Rules, and Regulations board members have agreed to serve a 2nd term, pool members may nominate other candidates for these posts. All nominations should be submitted to the nomination committee by October 29, 2006. Contact Nomination Committee members with nominations: Missy Payne (703-503-0478) or Carole Butler (703-764-2578) or Jette Hansen (703-426-1488). November 16: Little Run Elementary School PTA fundraiser Bingo and game night, with a silent auction! Lots of prizes, raffles, items to bid on and free appetizers and desserts! Doors open at 6:15 p.m., Bingo starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. Cost: $15.00 for 3 sets of Bingo books (12 games each). Additional books will be available for purchase that evening. Tickets can be bought at the door, or in advance by sending check for $15 (and $5 for each additional book of bingo cards) to Little Run Elementary School PTA (Attn: Laura Kent), 4511 Olley Lane, Fairfax, VA 22032. Questions? Contact Laura Kent or Ali Cuozzo. November 16 : D.C.artist Sam Gilliam discusses his painting at GMU's Harris Theater at 7:30 p.m. Free lecture. November 16 - 19: The Woodson High School Drama Club (www.wtwdrama.org) is presenting Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol from Thursday through Sunday at the WT Woodson Joan Bedinger Auditorium. Tickets may be bought online in advance for $8, $5 for Senior Citizens, or $10/$5 at the door. November 20: Spousal Caregivers Support Group: The Well Spouse Association offers a support group on the 3rd Monday of every month from 7-9pm in Supervisor Bulova's meeting room adjacent to the Kings Park Library. WSA is a national nonprofit organization which addresses the needs of spouses caring for a chronically ill or disabled partner. For more info, call Dorothy Saunders at 703-425-2430. October October 2006: Rutherford Civic Association Fall Newsletter October 3: Informational Meetings on George Mason University's Growth Plans and Neighborhood Issues, sponsored by Supervisor Sharon Bulova to discuss the University’s upcoming plans the the impact on neighboring communities: “Transportation Plans for GMU,” including Roads, Pedestrian Improvements and Bus Connections to VRE and Metro. Kings Park Library meeting room, 7:30 p.m. October 23: Free Lecture: GMU Visions Series: “Towards Virtual Brains” Giorgio Ascoli, Krasnow Institute. 8 pm, Center for the Arts Concert Hall. October 25: Supervisor Bulova is sponsoring three town meetings to enlist community input on how future growth in the Braddock District should proceed. First meeting: “Trends and demographic information on Braddock's growing population.” Participants will adopt a Community Resolution on how they would like to see future growth accommodated, and will articulate a "vision" for Braddock and Fairfax County's future. To be held in the Kings Park Library Community Room at 7:30. October 28: Rutherford Fall Festival . 2-4 p.m. at Rutherford Park. Join your neighbors for games, yummy treats, crafts and a party! Children are invited to wear costumes and parents can bring a camera for photo ops. Teens who need community service hours for graduation or confirmation can volunteer to make this fun event happen! Please bring a packaged treat or some apple juice to share! To volunteer, contact Amy Jensen at jensenamy5@msn.com or call 703-426-0730. September 5: Informational Meetings on George Mason University's Growth Plans and Neighborhood Issues, sponsored by Supervisor Sharon Bulova to discuss the University’s upcoming plans the the impact on neighboring communities: “Future Construction on Campus”. Kings Park Library meeting room, 7:30 p.m. September 25: Free Lecture: GMU Visions Series: “The Flight of the Creative Class: The New Global Competition for Talent.” Richard Florida, Hirst Professor of Public Policy. 8 pm, Center for the Arts Concert Hall August 1: National Night Out - enjoy free ice cream sundaes at the pool, meet Congressman Tom Davis, local police & firemen and new neighbors! August 7: August 7-14 Pool Newsletter August 10: Deadline to add or update entries in the Rutherford Civic Association Directory August 15: August 15-28 Pool Newsletter August 19: West Springfield District Police Station Open House, 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Enjoy a day of family fun and meet your local police officers. The following will be on exhibit: Police Cruiser Displays, Swat Team Display & Police Dogs (K-9), Moonbounce, Police Motorcycle Display, McGruff the Crime Dog, Police Helicopter, Child Seat Inspections, Prizes, VIN Etching, DWI Interactive Education.Traffic Safety Display, and much more. For more information, call the West Springfield Crime Prevention Office at 703-644-5026. August Activities in Fairfax County Parks: From nature walks to outdoor concerts, sports activities and historical site festivals, be sure to check the Fairfax County Parks and Recreation calendar! August 28: August 28 - September 4 Pool Newsletter uly 4: July 4-10 Rutherford Pool Newsletter July 8: Rutherford Pool Birthday Party July 8! July 10: July 10-15 Pool Newsletter July 14: One-time county storm debris pick-up July 15: Free Movie Night at the Pool! July 15: July 15-22 Pool Newsletter July 19: Rutherford Swim Club End-Of-Summer Membership Sale! July 23: July 23-30 Pool Newsletter July 30: July 30 - August 6 Pool Newsletter June 3, 2006: Lake Accotink Park’s Heritage Festival May 4: Rutherford Civic Association Spring General Meeting - 7:30 p.m., Little Run Elementary School (Meeting Agenda) May 20: Rutherford Yard Sale, all streets - the Rutherford Civic Association will take out an ad in the Washington Post. If you would like a packet of pre-printed Yard Sale signs to direct people to your sale, you can pick up a packet at Jeannine Braun’s home at 9304 Shari Drive starting Sunday, May 14. Look for the box outside in front marked “Yard Sale.” For questions, her phone number is 703-425-9016. May 21: Rutherford Park Celebration - 2 – 4 p.m. at the Park - Featuring the live music of Rocknoceros. Enjoy Children’s Activities and Refreshments, Listen to Great Music, Celebrate our New Playground Equipment! May 29: Opening Pool Party, 5:00 - 7:30 - hotdogs, burgers, chips and drinks - bring a dessert to share! Members, and families who have not yet joined, all welcome! May 31: Spring Town Meeting: 7:30 p.m., Kings Park Library Community Meeting Room
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