SATURDAY/AUGUST 9
Civil War Ball. Live period music, period dancing, refreshments and a cash bar. Period costume or uniform encouraged. 8 - 11 p.m., Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Call 703-838-4242 or visit www.gadsbystavern.org.
U.S. Marine Chamber Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Free admission. Call 202-433-4011 or visit www.marineband.usmc.mil.
Tracks, Trains and Trolleys. 10 a.m., to 5 p.m., The Lyceum, 201 South Washington St., Alexandria. Working model trains, lectures on trains and trolleys. Call 703-838-4994.
SUNDAY/AUGUST 10
Sunrise Assisted Living of Alexandria Open house, 1-4 p.m. Enjoy ice cream floats. 3520 Duke Street, Alexandria. Call 703-212-9192.
Tracks, Trains and Trolleys. 1 p.m., to 5 p.m., The Lyceum, 201 South Washington St., Alexandria. Working model trains, lectures on trains and trolleys. Call 703-838-4994.
TUESDAY/AUGUST 12
Author Signing. Neal Barnard will sign and discuss his new book, "Breaking the Food Seduction." 7:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble at Potomac Yard, 3651 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Alexandria. Free and open to the public. Call 703-299-9473.
WEDNESDAY/AUGUST 13
Author Signing. John Wukovits will discuss and sign his book, "Pacific Alamo." 7:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble at Potomac Yard Center, 3651 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Alexandria. Free and open to the public. Call 703-299-9473.
THURSDAY/ AUGUST 14
Film Screening: Mohammad: Legacy of a Prophet. The story of the 7th century prophet who changed world history in 23 years and continues to shape the lives of more than 1.2 billion years. 6:15 p.m., Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Free and open to the public. Call 703-228-4788.
A Chic Fashion Show and Luncheon. Ft. Belvoir Officers' Club, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Springfield/Alexandria Christian Women's Club. Reservations by noon, Monday, Aug. 11. Call: 703-619-0496 or 703-569-4670.
Gospel Night, Sunrise Assisted Living of Alexandria, 7-9 p.m. Award winning Singing Angels will perform contemporary music and favorite old hymns. Refreshments and tours of the home will be provided. 3520 Duke Street, Alexandria. Call 703-212-9192.
SATURDAY/AUGUST 16
Free School Physicals. Children without insurance only. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Mount Vernon Health Department, 8350 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria. By appointment only. Call 703-912-7596.
Alexandria Jaycees Original Community Yard Sale fund-raiser, The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. For information call 703-866-7171.
SUNDAY/AUGUST 17
The Air Force Band. The Airmen of Note, the official jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force will perform at Fort Hunt Park, along the George Washington Memorial Parkway at 7 p.m. No fee. For more information call the U.S. Air Force Band's concert line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.boling.af.mil/band.
SATURDAY/AUGUST 23
Second Annual Rotary Crab Feast. The Alexandria South and Mount Vernon Rotary Clubs will host an End of Summer Crab Feast from 2-6 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Knights of Columbus Hall, 8592 Richmond Highway. Tickets: $25 per person. Tickets may be purchased at The Peking Duck, 7531 Richmond Highway and at Minuteman Press, 678 Picket St., Alexandria., Reservations: 703-718-2022 by Aug. 22.
American Indian Festival, co-sponsored by the Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities and the American Indian Inter-Cultural Organization, from 1-6 p.m., Market Square, Alexandria. Admission is free. Entertainment, crafts and food. Additional information, call Events Hotline at 703-883-4686.
TUESDAY/AUGUST 26
Auditions for Alexandria Choral Society's 2003-04 season. 6-8:30 p.m., by appointment. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 100 W. Luray Ave., Alexandria. Auditions will take place again Sept. 6. Call 703-548-4734.
SATURDAY/AUGUST 30
12th Annual Canine Games at Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St., Alexandria. Twenty different games for dogs, vendors, displays, food and music. The pre-registration fee is $20 per dog; on-site registration is $25 per dog. All dogs must have current rabies vaccination. The first 400 pre-registrants will receive a t-shirt and doggie bag. On-site registration begins at 8 am, opening ceremony is at 9 a.m. and the games go until noon. Visit www.alexandriaanimals.org for a registration form.
SUNDAY/SEPTEMBER 7
Grandparents’ Day at Woodlawn has been designated to honor grandparents and encourage interaction between generations. To celebrate the event, all grandchildren of school age will receive free admission when they visit with their grandparent(s).Woodlawn, 9000 Richmond Highway, three miles west of Mount Vernon, will provide kid-friendly tours of the 1805 mansion, as well as activities which can be done by old and young alike, together. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the site’s beautiful gardens. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Beverages and children’s items will also be available for sale in the Museum Shop. For more information please call 703.780.4000 or visit www.woodlawn1805.org
FRIDAY/SEPTEMBER 12
Friday Nighters Dancing Club. social/ballroom dancing to live music by The Family at Fairhaven Community center, Mount Vernon, 9-midnight. Reservations: 703-360-5871.
SATURDAY/SEPTEMBER 13
Mount Vernon Estate, 18th Century Fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fair features artisans selling handcrafted colonial-style crafts, 18th century entertainment, fair-style food and sightseeing cruises. Admission is included in regular Estate admission. For information call 703-780-2000.
SUNDAY/SEPTEMBER 14
Mount Vernon Estate, 18th Century Fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fair features artisans selling handcrafted colonial-style crafts, 18th century entertainment, fair-style food and sightseeing cruises. Admission is included in regular Estate admission. For information call 703-780-2000.
SATURDAY/SEPTEMBER 20
St. Luke's Episcopal Church 10th Annual Craft Fair and Gourmet Kitchen, crafter's needed; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 8009 Fort Hunt Road. For information, call Lisa Maple at 703-765-1522 or http://www.saintlukeschurch.net/craftfair.htm.
THURSDAY/SEPTEMBER 25
Putting Youth First Miniature Golf Tournament. Bryant Alternative High School and United Community Ministries will be hosting a round of miniature golf at the Mid-Atlantic Golf Center at Kingstowne, 6625 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria. Festivities include mini-golf, food from Outback Steakhouse and a silent auction. Tickets are $15 per person or $50 for a famil of four. Pre-register by Sept. 19 and the food will be included in the ticket price. And additional $5 will be charged for those who register at the door. Contact Deborah Halla at 03-768-7106 ext. 338 or developmentofficer1@ucmagency.org.