Category Archives: Local Events

The Promise of Light

Posted by MaryO on

 

You’re invited to a musical celebration of God’s gift of eternal light! The Pender UMC music ministry presents “The Promise of Light”, a cantata (narrative piece of music) composed by Joel Raney. The piece includes Christmas carols and original choral music blended with narration, piano, handbell, and percussion, to tell the timeless story of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.

The production will take place during Pender’s only Sunday worship service on December 9, at 10 a.m. Stay for a delicious brunch after worship!

No RSVP required; all are welcome. Childcare will be available during worship for ages birth through 6th grade.

DATE AND TIME

Sun, December 9, 2018

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST

LOCATION

Pender UMC

12401 Alder Woods Drive

Fairfax, VA 22033

A Special Chamber Music Recital

Posted by MaryO on
Community Concert Event

featuring
Nikita Fitenko (piano)
Katerina Zaitseva (piano)
Lucia Margherita Marino (clarinet)
& Tamara Bairo (viola)
The Jordan Kitt’s Music Community Concert Series presents another exceptional event featuring internationally acclaimed local pianists Nikita Fitenko and Katerina Zaitseva along with Italian instrumentalists and recording artists Lucia Margherita Marino (clarinet) and Tamara Bairo (viola) in a chamber music recital.
The program includes the beloved Mozart “Kegelstatt” K.488 Trio for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano as well as other chamber music works by Teleman and Poulenc.
Nikita Fitenko, D.M.A., is a Yamaha Artist and Chair of the Music Performance Department at the Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art (Catholic University of America).
Katerina Zaitseva, D.M.A., is on the piano faculty at Levine Music. Lucia Margherita Marino and Tamara Bairo are members of the Turin Philharmonic Orchestra and are currently on tour in the United States.

 

For more information, call (703) 573-6070
Jordan Kitt’s Music, 8500 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22031

TONIGHT! Pender Rocks the Block

Posted by MaryO on

 

Pender Rocks the Block

Friday, September 14, 6 – 9 p.m. Rain or Shine

Pender UMC: 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA

Cost: Admission is Free but for some of the food, there will be a cost.

Pender Church is rocking the block again! We’re having another block party for our neighbors, and you’re invited for food, games, and live entertainment.

Fun for the whole family includes:

Food available for purchase from local food trucks, plus cupcakes and ice cream!

“Minute to Win It” games

Moon bounce

Face painting

Balloon sculpting

Cake Walk

Games for kids, teens and adults

Live music

Parking will be available in parts of the Pender UMC parking lot, and at Christ Presbyterian Church just down Alder Woods Drive.

Local Event – PRTB

Posted by MaryO on

 

Pender Rocks the Block

Friday, September 14, 6 – 9 p.m. Rain or Shine

Pender UMC: 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA

Cost: Admission is Free but for some of the food, there will be a cost.

Pender Church is rocking the block again! We’re having another block party for our neighbors, and you’re invited for food, games, and live entertainment.

Fun for the whole family includes:

Food available for purchase from local food trucks, plus sweet treats!

“Minute to Win It” games

Moonbounce

Face painting

Balloon sculpting

Cake Walk

Games for kids, teens and adults

Live music

Parking will be available in parts of the Pender UMC parking lot, and at Christ Presbyterian Church just down Alder Woods Drive.

Fall Piano Lesson Registration

Posted by MaryO on

 

Thank you for your interest in the O’Connor Music Studio!

Available times are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the day and after school for all ages and levels.  There may be other times available if requested.

After you register, you will get a confirmation email with the information you need to access the Student Portal. After logging in you may choose from the available lesson times or request something different.

Your $20.00 interview deposit will be credited towards the second month of lessons.

If you are a transfer student, please bring your most recent method book(s) and notebook to the interview.

Prospective students must have a piano, organ or electric keyboard to use for daily practice. 

Roadtrip! students (ages 4-5) are scheduled for half-hour lessons with their parents present.

Beginning children (ages 6 to 9) are scheduled for half-hour lessons.

Youth (ages 10 and up) may be scheduled for half-hour lessons or forty-five minute lessons.

Adults are highly encouraged to take hour-long lessons, but are always welcome to schedule half-hour lessons at first.

I look forward to meeting you!

 

 

Pender VBS (Vacation Bible School) Registration is Open.

Posted by MaryO on

https://i0.wp.com/www.penderumc.org/uploads/hero-central.gif

Pender VBS will run from July 9-13, 9 am to noon.

Grab your superhero cape and jump into the action during Pender VBS 2018!  This summer’s group of heroes will learn the five pillars discovering their strength in God:
  • Heart
  • Courage
  • Hope
  • Power, and
  • Wisdom
So suit up and head down to Hero Central at Pender UMC from July 9-13!

The final program will be Friday July 13 at 11:30 am.

Register here.

 

 

No School Today

Posted by MaryO on

All Fairfax County public schools and offices will be closed today, Friday March 2.

All Fairfax County public schools and offices will be closed today March 2, 2018 (Condition 1) due to dangerous high winds. The following activities in schools and on school grounds are canceled:

  • extracurricular activities
  • interscholastic contests
  • team practices
  • field trips
  • middle school after-school programs
  • professional learning and training courses
  • adult and community education classes
  • recreation programs and community use by outside groups not affiliated with FCPS

School age child care (SACC) centers are closed.

And the power situation at the O’Connor Music Studio this morning.  The orange area has no power.

 

There MAY be piano lessons this afternoon.  I’ll keep in touch 🙂

 

Free Concert!

Posted by MaryO on

Join the community at Pender UMC for this anticipated worship concert. Brothers McClurg is a southern folk style group whose legacy spans three generations and has a rich heritage of serving the local church.

“Our goal is to rally the church to action, loving one another and also loving the ‘unlovely’ and replicating this passion in every city and community we encounter.”

Admission: Free with a non-perishable food item donation to Western Fairfax Christian Ministries

January 28 at 7:00PM

Pender United Methodist Church
12401 Alder Woods Drive
Fairfax, VA 22033
Tel: 703.278.8023

Carols, Cookies, and Coffee

Posted by MaryO on

 

The Pender Music Ministry presents its Annual Christmas Handbell Concert Sunday, December 10 at 4:30 PM

It’s an amazing handbell concert with a lot of carols mixed in!

As always, Mrs. O’Connor will be playing bass bells.

Come see and hear an amazing handbell concert with lots of carols mixed in – and plenty of yummy cookies.

The Gingerbread Houses will be on display after the concert for voting. Be sure to cast your ballot!

Pender United Methodist is about 5 minutes from the O’Connor Music Studio at

12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033

Christmas Cantata Tomorrow!

Posted by MaryO on

 

“The Mystery and the Majesty”
Let’s get in the Christmas spirit together this Sunday, December 3rd, at our 8:15, 9:30 or 11:00 am Service.
Our amazing Sanctuary Choir (MrsO sings in it!) and Orchestra will present a Cantata by Joseph M. Martin entitled “The Mystery and the Majesty.”

From jubilant glorias to gentle manger lullabies, this inspirational cantata celebrates the wonder and splendor of Christmas. Traditional carols and newly composed seasonal anthems blend with thoughtful narration to help create a meaningful experience.

At PenderUMC, 5 minutes from the O’Connor Music Studio

12401 Alder Woods Drive
Fairfax, VA 22033