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Weekender Newsletter
Friday, July 19 - Sunday, July 21
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  National Ice Cream Day
Friday, July 19 - Sunday, July 21, Times Vary
Enjoy a sweet treat this weekend and celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday. Learn how to make your own ice cream or stop by the Burke Lake Park ice cream parlor for a scoop or two.
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Seed Library
Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Grab up to three seed packets at the John Marshall Library to start your summer garden. Donate unused seeds from last season for others in the community to enjoy.
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Summer Entertainment Series
Friday-Sunday, Times Vary
Watch and listen to a variety of performances this weekend throughout the county as part of our Summer Entertainment Series. Bring a picnic dinner, chairs or blanket and enjoy the music.
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Bees and Flowers (2 - 3 p.m.)
Join a certified master beekeeper and learn about the relationship between bees and flowers at the Oakton Library. Explore how to attract bees to your garden, how botany works and what you can do to help bees. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
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Sensory Friendly Time (9 - 10 a.m.)
Join us for sensory-friendly time at the Cub Run Rec Center Leisure Pool in Chantilly. Individuals and families who need reduced sensory input can enjoy the water park's slides, water jets, lazy river and more.
Chair Yoga for Adults (2:30 - 3:30 p.m.)
Find stability, alignment and integrity through stretches and safe movement from the comfort of a chair at Great Falls Library.
LEGO Club (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
Bring your imagination and create something special at the John Marshall Library's monthly LEGO club. Participants may bring their own LEGOs or use the library's.
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The Strange Shape of Sundials (11 a.m. - noon)
Sundials are the world's oldest clocks, seen in alignments of Stonehenge and Newgrange. Learn about the many kinds of sundials and make your own paper sundial at Turner Farm Park. The course will be followed by telescope observing of the sun.
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Bird Bingo (9 - 10 a.m.)
Explore the trails at Burke Lake Park with a naturalist to learn about the different ways to identify birds. Keep an eye on your surroundings to fill out a bird bingo sheet.
More Native Plants Saturday (10:30 a.m. - noon)
Enjoy a walk at Green Spring Gardens to look at the variety of colors and forms of beloved flowering native plants. Visit the Virginia Native Plant Garden, the Wildlife Garden and the Rain Garden/Bioretention Area in the entrance garden.
George Mason Knitting and Crochet Group (11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Bring your current project and learn, share and create community at the George Mason Regional Library. Adults of all skill levels welcome.
Bharatanatyam & Folk Dance Performance (2 - 2:45 p.m.)
Enjoy a Bharatanatyam performance at the Martha Washington Library. This Indian classical dance reflects over 2,000 years of tradition. Combining rhythm, hand gestures and facial expressions, these dances will convey exotic tales from Indian mythology and folklore.
Campfire Saturdays (8 - 9:30 p.m.)
Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy at Burke Lake Park. During the program we will explore the wonders of our natural world with walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. End the evening with s'mores.
Full Moon Meditation (8:30 - 10 p.m.)
Take time to set intentions for the next month while engaging in mindfulness practices under the full moon along the Potomac River at Riverbend Park. Practice a variety of techniques such as breathwork, gentle stretches and purposeful movement.
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Yoga and Bonfire Evening at Lake Accotink (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
Bring your yoga mat to Lake Accotink for an evening sunset, star gazing and a bonfire. The evening’s practice will focus on Hatha techniques to stretch, build core strength and stability to the mind and body. All levels of yogis are welcome.
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One-on-One Technology Help at City of Fairfax Library (10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Get help with basic troubleshooting, such as setting up email accounts, creating a word document, searching the internet or using your phone at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Please bring the device you're struggling with and any passwords needed to access it.
Socrates Café (2:30 - 3:30 p.m.)
Join us for a friendly philosophic conversation at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Develop your inner philosopher by discussing the question: "What is a good life?"
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4-H Fair and Carnival
Thursday, Aug. 1 - Sunday, Aug. 4, Hours Vary
Celebrate Fairfax County's agricultural traditions and enjoy some old-fashioned fun at our 4-H Fair and Carnival at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon. Enjoy carnival games and rides, live entertainment, food, farm animals and more. Learn more.
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Starlight Cinema
Sunday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m.
Come out to our Starlight Drive-in Cinema to watch movies under the stars. This four-film series kicks off Sunday, Aug. 3, with a showing of Migration. Gates open 6 p.m. with a pre-movie children’s show at 7 p.m. Learn more.
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