SUNDAY 3/21: Plein Air Painting Demonstration

Plein Air demonstration hosted by Falls Church Arts from 1:30 – 3:30 pm at ArtSpace Falls Church, 410 S. Maple Avenue, on Sunday, March 21.  Discussion and demonstration by artists Bill Abel and Denise Philipbar on what you need to paint outdoors.  Fee: $5 for FCA members; $10 for nonmembers, payable at the door. Register at info@fallschurcharts.org More information at www.fallschurcharts.org

FRIDAY 3/26: Deadline to Buy Mulch, Boost GMHS Athletics

The 17th annual George Mason High School Athletic Boosters Mulch Sale is under way; March 26 is the order deadline. Top-quality shredded hardwood mulch comes in 3 cubic ft. bags at $5 per bag. Delivery is free in Falls Church City and surrounding neighborhoods. Delivery date is Saturday, April 10.

Download an order form from the GMHS Athletics website (www.masonathletics.org) and mail it along with check payable to GMABA to Phil Duncan, 1069 W. Broad St., #776, Falls Church, VA 22046. Include your address, phone and e-mail. Paper copies of the order form are available at the Library and Community Center. More information: pduncan@civicatalyst.com, or call (703) 209-2005.

The mulch sale is the Athletic Boosters’ major annual fund-raiser to support a wide range of activities benefiting George Mason student-athletes and recognizing their accomplishments — including our scholarship program; awards dinners in the fall, winter and spring; equipment purchases; and trophy cases and championship banners.

SATURDAY, 3/27: Celtic Music at Cherry Hill

Enjoy a lively evening of Irish music by the band Poirt O’ Call in the intimate atmosphere of the historic Cherry Hill Farmhouse, 312 Park Avenue at 8 p.m. on March 27, 2010.

Advanced purchase tickets are available at the Community Center, 223 Little Falls for $12. Tickets at the door will be $14. Call 703-248-5171 for more information.

SATURDAY 3/27: Enrollment Deadline for Rape Aggression Defense Classes

The City of Falls Church Police Department is offering a free Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women, 12 years of age and older. The course is offered in four 3-hour sessions. Classes will be held at St. James School (830 W. Broad St.) on April 5, 7, 12, and 14, from 6-9 p.m. Participants are required to attend all four sessions.

The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that addresses awareness, prevention, risk reduction, risk avoidance, and the basics of hands-on self-defense training. R.A.D. is not a martial arts program. Nationally certified R.A.D. instructors from the City Police Department teach the course.

The registration deadline is March 27. For more information and to register, e-mail ksdempsey@verizon.net or call 703-248-5061.

MONDAY 3/29: Order Deadline for Boy Scout Troop 895 Mulch Sale

Boy Scout Troop 895 is conducting its annual mulch sale and delivery.  The Scouts will deliver the mulch to your home for free.  This hardwood mulch is comes in 3 cubic foot bags (retail stores sell 2 cubic foot bags) for $4.85 per bag.  Delivery will be the weekend April 9-10.  Order forms, available at www.troop895.us, include contact information for questions, and should be received by the troop no later than March 29.

Proceeds from mulch delivery are used to fund troop operations, advancement, and this year’s “Big Trip” to Colorado.  The troop, chartered at Falls Church Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, proudly boasts a troop record eight Eagle Scouts in the past year and maintains an active roster of around 50 Scouts.

SATURDAY 4/3: Easter Egg Roll at Cherry Hill Park

The City of Falls Church Recreation & Parks Division will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3 at 10 a.m. in Cherry Hill Park, located at 312 Park Ave.  In addition to scrambling for eggs, children are invited to meet the Easter Bunny.  Please bring a basket to collect eggs.  This event is free to the public.

In the event of rain, the Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Monday, April 5, at 4 p.m. in Cherry Hill Park.

For additional information, please call 703-248-5077.