Weekend Planner: High School Football and More

Take your pick from a variety of local events happening this weeked.  If you’re interested in some early Halloween fun, check out our list of activities taking place at a high school, park, or rec center near you!

High School Varsity Football Home Games at Thomas Jefferson HS, Lake Braddock SS, South County SS, and Robinson SS

• Where: TJHSST, 6560 Braddock Rd., Alexandria; LBSS, 9200 Burke Lake Rd., Burke; SCSS, 8501 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton; RSS, 5035 Sideburn Rd., Fairfax
• When: Friday, Oct. 28; all games start at 7:30 p.m.
• Why Go: We’re nearing the end of the high school football season, so don’t miss these home games while you have the chance.  RSS will be playing their homecoming game this Friday night, and you can click on the link for a complete list of pre-game activities.
• Price: Admission varies.  Please contact your local school for details. 

ECHO Annual Children’s Concert

• Where: Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake Rd., Burke
• When: Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
• Why Go: The LBSS combined choirs will perform a kid friendly concert featuring music from popular Disney films.  Proceeds from this event will go to support ECHO, which is a program that serves local families in need.
• Price: 2 canned food items OR $2 per person 

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Adoption Event

• Where: , 7434 Little River Tpke, Annandale
• When: Sunday, Oct. 30 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.
• Why Go:  If you’ve been thinking about adopting a pet, head to Petco this Sunday where dogs will be waiting to be matched up with the perfect companion.  Volunteers will be available to answer questions you may have about any dog or the adoption process. Get ready to meet your new best friend!
• Price: Event is FREE

Ethan Bortnick Benefit Concert for Children’s National Medical Center

• Where: The Waterford, 6715 Commerce St., Springfield
• When: Sunday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m.
• Why Go: Ethan Bortnick is a world renowned 10 year-old child prodigy and pianist, and proceeds from this benefit concert will support Washington DC’s Children’s National Medical Center.  Doors open at 3:00 p.m. with food available for sale and a cash bar.  There will also be a reception at 2:00 for VIP ticket holders, which will include a “meet and greet” with Ethan and preferred seating at the concert.
• Price:  Tickets are $25 for adults; $15 for children and students; $100 VIP
  

Editor's Note: The Youth Bicycle Rodeo has been postponed until the spring of 2012 due to the potential inclement weather and has been removed from the weekend planner.