Community Corner
Weekend Planner: Sports, Dance, and Worthy Causes
Friday, Sept. 30th through Sunday, Oct. 2nd
Wondering what to do this weekend? Take a look at Patch’s list of the top six things happening in our local area this Friday through Sunday.
Fairfax County Dance Coalition Gala
- Where: Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus Theater, 8333 Little River Tpke, Annandale
- When: Saturday, Oct. 1st at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 2:00 p.m.
- Why Go: Eleven participating area dance companies will perform at this 2nd annual gala. The Fairfax County Dance Coalition will also announce the recipient of its $500 scholarship to a high school senior who plans to pursue studies in dance.
- Price: $15 in advance; $18 at the door
Varsity Co-Ed Cross Country “Glory Days Grill Invitational”
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Local competing teams include: TJHSST, LBSS, RSS, WSHS, and SCSS
- Where: Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Dr., Centreville
- When: Morning of Saturday, Oct. 1st (click on the provided links for start time details)
- Why Go: Local varsity boys and girls cross country teams will compete this Saturday morning at Bull Run Park. Get ready to cheer them on as they race to the finish line!
- Price: FREE
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- Where: GMU’s Harris Theater, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax
- When: Friday, Sept. 30th at 8:00 p.m.
- Why Go: Enjoy this free concert featuring the talents of GMU faculty member Dr. Linda Apple Monson on piano.
- Price: FREE
- Where: Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Rd., Fairfax Station
- When: Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 8:00 a.m.
- Why Go: Run, jog, or walk the 4.7 mile trail around picturesque Burke Lake to aid a worthy cause. 100% of all registration fees and donations go directly to the Wounded Warrior Project!
- Price: $35 online registration; $40 walk-up registration on the day of the race
- Where: Weber’s Pet Supermarket, 11021 Lee Hwy, Fairfax
- When: Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 12:00 p.m.
- Why Go: This 16th annual event benefits Fairfax Pets on Wheels, which is a volunteer organization that provides pet visitation to nursing homes and hospitals.
- Price: $25 registration fee (includes t-shirt)
Friends of the Virginia Room Booksale
- Where: City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax
- When: Saturday, Oct. 1st from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
- Why Go: Proceeds from this booksale will benefit the Virginia bookroom at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Peruse new and “gently used” books on history and Virginia-related topics at bargain prices.
- Price: Items priced as marked; cash and checks only, please
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