‘Christmas Cabin of Carnaween’ at ArtSpace Falls Church

Creative Cauldron’s production of “The Christmas Cabin of Carnaween” opens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 3 at ArtSpace Falls Church (410 S. Maple Ave). A stage adaptation of an old Irish folktale, “The Christmas Cabin of Carnaween” features an ensemble cast of professional and community actors and live music by the Irish duo known as “Tir Na Nog.”

Tickets for “Christmas Cabin of Carnaween” are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors.  Performances are Friday December 3, 10, & 17 at 7:30 pm, Saturday December 4, 11, & 18 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday, December 5 & 12 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday, December 19 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Ticket reservations can be made online at www.creativecauldron.org or by calling 571-239-5288.  ArtSpace Falls Church is located at 410 South Maple Avenue in the Pearson Square Building.  Free parking is available in the garages at both the 400 and 410 South Maple Ave buildings.

High School Hockey Starts Friday, a First for Mason

By Falls Church Times Staff

December 2, 2010

George Mason High School has never been represented in high school ice hockey – until now.

At 6:45pm Friday at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex at Ballston, six Mason students will take the ice with their partner school, Oakton High, to take on a squad from TC Williams/Washington & Lee.   The teams are part of the Northern Virginia Scholastic Hockey League, a growing conference of hockey clubs playing under the auspices of USA Hockey.

It almost didn’t happen.  A few weeks ago it appeared the Mason players would lose their opportunity to compete this year when a partnership with Hylton High fell apart.  With only four days before the team registration deadline, Mason had too few players to compete.

An emergency message to other NVSHL teams, however, saved the day.  Oakton High, one of the most established teams in the league, agreed to absorb the Mason athletes.  Now, Oakton’s junior varsity team is officially “Oakton/George Mason” on the NVSHL web site. Read more

FRIDAY 12/3: Shop at Barnes and Noble and Support Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School

Join MEHMS at the Seven Corners Barnes & Noble store this Friday between 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. to kick off their annual Bookfair! All purchases made between December 3-10, 2010 with a MEHMS Bookfair ID will contribute up to 20% to the school.  On Friday night, there will be holiday treats to eat, teacher wish lists, and recommendations by fellow MEH students for books to buy.  A highlight will be our new, hip, high-tech video talent show featuring our talented Huskies.  This year we will also offer deluxe wrapping services.  Stop by the gift wrap table between 6:00 – 6:30 p.m to say hi to Dr. McCarty and Ms. Seabridge as they tie bows; other MEH teachers and parents will wrapping throughout the evening as well.   The Bookfair runs through December 10, and MEH can get credit for purchases made at ANY Barnes & Noble store or online at bn.com, as long as you use our Bookfair ID:  10211373.  So encourage friends and family to do some holiday shopping next week, and contribute to MEHMS!