Vampires and werewolves: For a few hours last week, vampires brought an international community together in the heart of Sterling as the local au pair community vamped it up at a private premiere screening of “Eclipse,” the third film in the “Twilight” series.

Au pairs and host families working with Cultural Care Au Pair converged on the Regal CountrySide Cinema nearly an hour before the show began to make certain they had the best seats in the house. Jennifer Frueh of Sterling, Cultural Care’s local childcare coordinator, helped keep the group entertained during their time in line. She brought along nearly life-size stand-up posters of Edward the vampire and Jacob the werewolf to use as photo props. The idea was so popular that movie-goers on hand for the general public’s screening asked if they could join in the fun.

More than 130 members of the Cultural Care family were in attendance, including au pairs and members of the nearly 30 host families in the Sterling, Potomac Falls and Lansdowne areas. The mood of the evening was festive; film-goers of all ages clearly enjoyed the show.

“It was fun to see the host moms act like teens again,” said Frueh.

Each month, Cultural Care holds meetings for its au pairs in the Sterling/Potomac Falls region. In July, the organization will host an au pair picnic in Great Falls Park. In August, the group meets at the Great Harvest Bread shop in Herndon, owned by Cultural Care host parents Tim and Jessie Groszkowksi.

“One of the biggest complaints for the au pairs is the bread in America,” said Frueh. “He [Groszkowski] makes bread that reminds them of home.”

Frueh told me that her “Eclipse” evening didn’t end when the theater’s house lights came on. She found that she drew some unexpected attention as she drove home with the Jacob prop riding in the front seat of her car.

“I never had so many stares,” she laughed. “People were waving and honking.”

Cultural Care Au Pair is interviewing area parents interested in hosting an au pair. For information, call 703-798-6059 or go online to http://www.culturalcare.com.

Welcome to the neighborhood: Deputy Diron Adams is CountrySide’s new community policing officer. Deputy Adams can be reached by phone at 703-430-0715, ext. 17.

Family Pool Party: CountrySide hosts a Family Fun Night at the Parkway Pool on Saturday, July 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. The celebration includes hot dogs, cold drinks, ice cream, music, games and prizes. A valid 2010 amenities pass is required.

Heat and the Farmers Market: The Sterling/Trans Dulles Farmers Market was cancelled for Wednesday, July 7, due to the extreme heat and poor air quality. The market is scheduled to return on Wednesday, July 14, from 3 to 6 p.m. at its spot at 22815 Glenn Drive in Sterling, just off Sterling Boulevard near the route 28 intersection.