Weekender Newsletter

Friday, March 14 - Sunday, March 16

St. Patrick's Day Celebrations 

Saturday March 15, and Sunday, March 16, Times Vary

Wear your green and enjoy Irish dancing, crafts and stories of leprechauns this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Events include: 

• Foley Academy of Irish Dance Performance at the Reston Regional Library
  
  
• St. Patrick's Day Skate and Dance Night at the Franconia Rec Center
  
  
• Irish Celebration and Dance at the Oakton Library
  
  
• St. Patrick's Day Family Storytime at the City of Fairfax Regional Library
  
  
• St. Patrick's Day Science at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center

Weekend-Long Events

911 Improvement Focus Group

Saturday and Sunday, Times Vary

Join us for focus group meetings that explore community relationships with first responders, including identifying challenges, needs and opportunities for improvement. Meetings will be held at the Lorton and Sherwood Regional libraries. 

Menstrual Product Drive

Friday - Sunday, Hours Vary

Period poverty causes unnecessary disruptions to life, school and work. Support local shelters and nonprofits by donating new and sealed packages of tampons, pads, liners and menstrual cups at drop-off locations throughout the county.

Friday, March 14 Events

Pi Day Celebration (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.) Learn about this mysterious number and its relationship to circles through an interactive demonstration and hands-on craft at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Mini pie included for each registered child. Registration is $10.

Health Equity and Intersectionality: Women as a Special Population (noon - 1 p.m.)

Women continue to face delays in getting equal health care. In this virtual event, we'll look at historical imbalances in health care for women and underrepresented groups and discuss how to solve these unfair differences.

Movie and Discussion (12:30 - 2:30 p.m.)

Watch the film Book Club, and participate in a discussion on women and friendships at the Lorton Library. Snacks will be provided.

U.S. Constitution - What It Is, What It Isn’t and Why We Should Care (1 - 2:30 p.m.)

In this three-part program, we'll ask questions about the U.S. Constitution at the Herndon Fortnightly Library. This week, we'll look at the relationship between state and federal government, and ratifying and amending the Constitution.

Teen Night (6 - 9 p.m.)

Teens, join us for fun Teen Night at the Pohick Regional Library. Enjoy activities, movies, food and games. For teens in grades 7-12. 

Saturday, March 15 Events

Outstanding Women of Ivy Hill Cemetery (2 - 3 p.m.) Join us for an engaging lecture on Ivy Hill's history at the John Marshall Library, and uncover the remarkable stories of several influential women. Learn about the woman who kept Mount Vernon neutral during the Civil War, Thomas Jefferson’s granddaughter and the pioneer who treated sickle cell anemia in children.

Drawing Reptiles and Amphibians (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.)

Learn about and draw amazing reptiles and amphibians at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Meet live animals, learn drawing tips, and use photos, short videos, artifacts and field guides to create a journal page. Registration is $46.

Special Garden Tour - Witch Hazels (10 - 11:30 a.m.)

Tour our nationally accredited witch hazel collection, featuring over 200 specimens, at Green Spring Gardens Park. See fragrant, willowy blooms glow in red, yellow, purple and copper throughout the gardens. Registration is $18.

Paths to Empowerment: Afghan Women, Economic Growth and Regional Insights (1 - 3 p.m.)

Join us for a special Women's History Month discussion at the Pohick Regional Library. Dr. Serwat Perwaiz will discuss the economic empowerment of women in Afghanistan. Perwaiz is a foreign policy professional with over 20 years of experience in international affairs.

Declutter Your Closet (2 - 4 p.m.)

Learn how to clear the clutter from your closet at the Kings Park Library. A certified professional organizer and KonMari coach will teach you how to use the KonMari Method to organize your home by beginning with your closets.

Letterboxing in the Library: Women’s History Month (2 - 4 p.m.)

Letterboxers hide small boxes containing a stamp and logbook in public places and leave clues to find them. Try letterboxing at Burke Centre Library, and use hand-carved stamps of famous female historical figures. Clues and logbooks will be provided to participants.

Sunday, March 16 Events

Hiking With Your Dog (8:30 - 10 a.m.) Bring your pup for a hike at Riverbend Park while we discuss how to be sustainable and respectful when trekking through nature. Registration is $8.