Tuesday, July 10, 7:00 Calling All Guys Book discussion group for boys. Read: The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss. Age 9-12 with adult. Thursday, July 12, 2:30 Jacks are Wild! Jack Russell Terriers Mario and Bella perform fun and amazing tricks. Age 6-12. Saturdays, July 14, 2:00 Kings Park Robotics Club Learn about building and programming robots with a local, award-winning Vex IQ Robotics Team. Age 8-13. (R.) Mondays, July 16, August 20, 6:30 Let’s Hear It for the Girls! All girls book discussion group. It’s summer movie night! Age 9-12. Thursday, August 9, 2:30 Wild West: The Mystery of the Haunted Piano Science Tellers presents an action-packed adventure with science experiments. Age 6-12. Tuesday, August 14, 7:00 Calling All Guys Book discussion group for boys. Read: Rocket Boys by Homer H. Hickam. Age 9-12 with adult.
TEENS Monday, June 25, 2:30 Aromatherapy Gifts Workshop Create scented gifts to keep or share, such as soaps, lip gloss, lotion, and bath fizz. Teens. (R.) Thursdays, June 28, July 26, August 23, 7:00 Teen Open Mic Night at Kings Park Acoustic musicians, singers, poets, comedians or magicians are invited to perform. Teens and school age.
Monday, July 23, 4:30 Rock Art Collage Workshop Use painting, decoupage and unique techniques to create special rocks; then leave them in the community. Teens. (R.)
ADULTS Fridays in June, July, August, 1:00 Tuesdays in June, July, Aug., 7:00, 8:00 Basic Computer Skills Training Learn basic computer skills with our one-on-one technology volunteers. Adults. (R.) Fridays in June, July, August, 10:00 English Conversation Group Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and encouraging group. Adults. Fridays in June, July, August, 12:00 French Conversation Group Practice your French language conversation skills with a native speaker. Basic knowledge of French required. Adults. Fridays in June, July, August, 2:00 Keeping Up With Kids-Learn Social Media Learn the basics with a one-on-one tech volunteer about the social networking tools that can help you stay in touch with kids and grandkids. Adults. (R.) Saturdays in June, July, August, 10:00 Master Gardeners Plant Clinic Masters Gardeners from the Fairfax County Cooperative Extension will host plant clinics each Saturday morning through the summer to answer your gardening questions. Adults.
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Saturday, June 2, 2:00 Pack a Summer Picnic with Chef Cal Chef Cal Kraft has all the pro tips and advice you need to get you outside and off to a picnic. Adults and teens. Mondays, June 4, August 6, 3:00 INOVA Blood Drive Consider donating: you can help save up to three lives with just one blood donation. Adults and teens. Tuesdays in June, July, August, 10:30 Polish Conversation Group-Beginner Practice and improve your Polish with a native speaker. Group is beginner level. Adults. Tuesdays in June, July, August, 11:30 Polish Conversation Group-Advanced Practice and improve your Polish with a native speaker. For more advanced level speakers. Adults. Tuesdays in June, July, August, 5:00 Korean Conversation Group Practice and improve your Korean with a native speaker. Adults. Thursday, June 7, 7:00 Burke: Summer of 1916 Get a snapshot of daily life in Burke 100 years ago from Brian Slawski of the Burke Historical Society. Adults and teens. Thursdays in June, July, Aug. 2, 30, 7:00 Saturdays, August 11, 18, 25, 10:30 English for Pre-Beginners Students with no prior English language experience: focus is on basic vocabulary, numbers and every-day phrases. Students encouraged to attend the semester. Adults. Continued on next page
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