OTHER EVENTS: APRIL 16 - APRIL 30, 2010

Spring Birds and Bagels
Saturday, April 17
8am-11am
Huntley Meadows Park
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley/calendar.htm

From 8 to 11 a.m. at Huntley Meadows Park, adults search for warblers, thrushes, waterfowl as we approach the peak of spring migration. Enjoy a continental breakfast at the center. Bring binoculars and field guides. The cost is $8 per person. For reservations, call 703-768-2525.

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Green Spring Garden Markets
Saturday, April 17
9am-1pm
Green Spring Gardens
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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Skywatching at Sky Meadows State Park
Saturday, April 17
7:45pm to 10:45pm
Sky Meadows State Park, near Paris, Virginia
http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=2004

Join Sean O’Brien, staff astronomer of the Albert Einstein Planetarium, and other local amateur astronomers, for public telescopic observing under dark, star-filled skies, away from city lights. The evening begins with a short night sky orientation at dusk, followed by telescopic observing of various astronomical objects.

Sky Meadows State Park is west of Washington, D.C. on US Route 17 North, 1 mile south of US Route 50, or 7 miles north of Interstate 66, Exit 23. The park contact phone number is (540) 592-3556. There is a $4 parking fee per car. Please cover flashlights with a red filter or a brown paper bag. Dress warmly. In case of clouds or rain, an amateur astronomer will lead a short alternate program.

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2nd Annual Mother’s Day Craft Show
Saturday, April 24
9am - 3pm
Providence RECenter - Falls Church, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/prorec.htm

Providence RECenter invites you to attend the 2010 craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Browse selections from 40 to 50 of the area’s top artists and crafters. The admission is free. For more information, call 703-698-1351.

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Park Manager Walk and Talk
Saturday, April 24
4pm - 6pm
Huntley Meadows Park
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley/calendar.htm

Adults take a spring hike at Huntley Meadows Park from 4 to 6 p.m. with park manager Kevin Munroe. Share questions and concerns about the park. To make a reservation, call 703-768-2525. This event is free.

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National Sustainable Design Expo
Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25
National Mall - Washington D.C.
http://www.epa.gov/P3/

The 6th Annual National Sustainable Design Expo is scheduled to take place on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on April 24 - 25, 2010. This event was created to bring together professional scientists, engineers, and business leaders around innovations designed to advance economic growth while reducing environmental impact. The Expo showcases the innovative designs of the P3 student teams addressing alternative energy technologies, collection, purification and distribution of water, agricultural practices to reduce pesticide run-off, new technologies for green buildings and many more approaches to improve society's sustainability. In addition, it provides a forum for the government, non-profit and business community to demonstrate their diverse approaches to sustainability.

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Climate Rally
Sunday, April 25, 2010
11am - 7pm
National Mall - Washington D.C.
http://www.earthday.org/climaterally

On Sunday, April 25, Earth Day Network will organize a massive climate rally on The National Mall to demand Congress pass strong legislation. The Climate Rally will include notable speakers Reverend Jesse Jackson, film director, James Cameron, AFL-CIO President, Richard Trumka, Olympic gold medalist, Billy Demong, producer, Trudie Styler, author, Margaret Atwood, NFL player and television personality, Dhani Jones, environmental photographer Sebastian Copeland and many more.

The Climate Rally will also feature live music from Sting, John Legend, The Roots, Jimmy Cliff, Passion Pit, Bob Weir, Willie Colón, Joss Stone, Robert Randolph, Patrick Stump, Mavis Staples, Booker T, Honor Society and Tao Rodriguez-Seeger.

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Uncork The Fun 2010
Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25
12pm - 6pm
Reston Town Center - Reston, VA
http://www.uncorkthefun.com/reston-virginia/site-info

200 Great Virginia Wines. 20 Wineries. The festival is an inexpensive way to see Virginia Wine Country - right in your own backyard. Take your sample glass and enjoy samples from all your favorite wineries. General Admission: $20 advance online or $25 on-site includes a souvenir wine glass, unlimited samples, all performances and cooking demonstrations. Kids - 12 and under are FREE!

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Virginia Hunters Horse Show Series
Sunday, April 24
Noon - 3pm
Frying Pan Farm Park - Herndon, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fpp/equest.htm

Come to Frying Pan Farm Park at 9 a.m. for the free, walk, trot, canter beginner horse show. Classes include hunters, ponies, equitation and more. For information, call 703-437-9101.

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Global Playground's An Evening Under The Stars
Friday, April 30, 2010
5pm - 8pm
Dupont Circle
http://theglobalplayground.org/news/dc10.php

Global Playground invites you to join us for a round of drinks and appetizers to celebrate our school projects in Uganda, Cambodia, Thailand, and Honduras! Come and learn about our work in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central America, find out how you can get involved, meet the board members, and enjoy an evening under the stars with your friends! $20 at the door (open bar + appetizers)

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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.