OTHER EVENTS: APRIL 1 - APRIL 15, 2010

Spring Wildflowers of the Towpath
Saturday, April 10
10am - 11:30am
Riverbend Park - Great Falls, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend

Walk the C&O Canal towpath down to Plummer’s Island from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and discover the beauty of spring wildflowers of the Potomac floodplain. This activity is suggested for adults. Meet at Lock 10 on the Clara Barton Parkway, Cabin John, MD. The fee is $5 per person. Call Riverbend Park at 703-759-9018 to register.

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Green Spring Garden Markets
Saturday, April 10
9am - 1pm
Green Spring Gardens - Springfield, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/events.htm

Local growers offer shrubs, native plants and wildflowers, ornamental grasses and unusual perennials and annuals at Green Spring Gardens from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 703-642-5173.

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Eco-Savvy Expo
Sunday, April 11
Noon - 4pm
Huntley Meadows Park Visitor Center - Alexandria, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley/

Come to Huntley Meadows Park Visitor Center from noon to 4 p.m. to collect shade-gardening tips, rain garden and butterfly garden plant lists, and wildlife brochures! Purchase native plants, bee boxes, bird houses and rain barrels. There is a small fee for some presentations. For information, call 703-768-2525.

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2010 DC Design House
April 10 – May 9, 2010
Tuesday to Friday: 10am - 3pm
Saturday and Sunday: 12pm - 5pm
3911 Bradley Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
http://dcdesignhouse.com/

Welcome to the 2010 DC Design House – Washington, DC's premier design house showcasing the talents of the area's finest designers – to benefit Children's National Medical Center.
We are delighted to host this notable event in the lovely Georgian-style country home with a history as a center for social activity in the Metro area. The home was the site of the inauguration party for Harry S. Truman and was a former residence for the Ambassadors of Mauritius and Uruguay.

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Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
Friday, April 9 - Sunday, April 11, 2010
Friday and Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-5
Montgomery Co. Fairgrounds - Gaithersburg, Maryland
http://sugarloafcrafts.com/festivals/gaith/spring/

Lovers of fine crafts and art will find more than 250 top artisans displaying and selling their unique creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography. In addition to top national artists, the Festival will also introduce new and emerging artists showcasing the latest trends in handmade fashion and accessories, statement jewelry and fine art.

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Woodworking Show
Friday, April 9 - Sunday, April 11
Friday 12am-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
Dulles Expo Center - Chantilly, VA
http://cms.thewoodworkingshows.com/cms/Home/ChantillyVA49411/tabid/70/Default.aspx

Admission is $10.

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Garden Stroll and Tea
Thursday, April 15
1pm-3pm
Green Spring Gardens - Alexandria, Virginia
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/teas.htm
703-642-5173

Take a docent-led stroll through the gardens and enjoy a tea at the Historic House. This is a delightful introduction to the mission and history of Green Spring Gardens, one of the preeminent places for horticulture in the Washington, D.C. area. Individuals and groups are welcome. $27.