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JULY 30 - AUGUST 2
Comedysportz National Tournament. Comedy-improv groups from across the country compete. Special guest, Greg Proops will appear July 31 at Old Town Theater, 815 King St. Performances at 7:30 and 10 p.m., tickets $12 - $25. Call 703-486-4242.
SATURDAY/ AUGUST 2
Annual Friendship Firehouse Festival. Crafts, displays of antique fire-fighting equipment, and live music. Food and beverages available. 107 S. Alfred St. Free admission. Call 703-838-4994.
Irish Festival. Entertainment, arts, crafts and food from noon to 7 p.m. at Waterfront Park, foot of Prince St. Rain or shine. Call 703-883-4686.
Life Line Screening at the William Ramsay Recreation Center, 5650 Sanger Ave. A complete vascular screening package costs $99 and vascular screening with osteoporosis screening is $125. Pre-registration is required. Call 1-800-643-6188.
SUNDAY/ AUGUST 3
Carlyle House Warming. Music, refreshments and costumed interpreters. 12 - 4 p.m., Carlyle House Museum and Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax St. Free admission. Call 703-549-2997 or visit www.carlylehouse.org.
Tavern Day at Gadsby's Tavern Museum. Displays, activities, and programs. 12 - 4 p.m., Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Free admission. Call 703-838-4242 or visit www.gadsbystavern.org.
THURSDAY/ AUGUST 7
Film Screening: Tales From Arab Detroit. Storytellers demonstrate the ways a community weaves new traditions with old ones. 6:30 p.m., Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Free and open to the public. Call 703-228-4788.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EXHIBITS & SHOWS
6th Annual Kaleidoscope Show. A host of internationally recognized kaleidoscope artists and their collections. Sept. 12 and 13 from 5 - 8 p.m., and Sept. 14 from 2-5 p.m. at the Arts Afire Glass Gallery, 102 N. Fayette St., Alexandria.
"2100 Colonial Avenue: Photographs by Glen McClure." An exhibition of work by the Norfolk-based photographer. Now through August 24, the Alexandria Black History Resource Center, 638 N. Alfred St., Alexandria. Call 703-838-4356.
Truro Used Book Sale. Truro Episcopal Church, 10520 Main Street, Fairfax, will host its 5th annual used book sale August 8, 12 - 5 p.m., August 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and August 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call 703 266-3058.
17th Annual "Young at Art" Show. July 27 - August 7. Artists aged 55 and older. The juried show will be held at the Campagna Center, 418 S. Washington St., Alexandria.
"Found Light." This exhibit of paintings by G.C. Myers will run through July at Principle Gallery, 208 King St., Alexandria. Call 703-739-9326.
Neil Simon's "Rumors." Presented by the Tapestry Theatre Company. Now through July 27, Lee Center's Kauffman Auditorium, 1108 Jefferson St., August 1 and 2, George Mason Middle and High School Auditorium, 7124 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. $12/$10, call 703-566-0009 or visit www.tapestrytheatre.com.
"1776" at the West End Theatre, 4615 Duke Street, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., now through Labor Day. Ticket prices from $19-$22. Group rates available. Light fare menu optional. Tickets on sale now at 703-370-2500.
"An Abundance of Flowers." A Summer exhibition and sale of artwork and decorative accessories featuring flowers. Now through September 30. Adams-Byrd Fine Arts & Antiques, 8747 Cooper Rd. Call 703-799-8700.
"Closer Than Ever." MetroStage presents this musical revue about love and life. Now through August 3. 1201 N. Royal St. Alexandria. Call 703-548-9044.
"The Music Man." Presented by the Little Theatre of Alexandria. Through August 16. 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria. For exact dates and times call 703-683-0496.
"Closer Than Ever," written by David Shire and Richard Maltby Jr. now through August 3, MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St., Alexandria. Call 703-548-9044.
All-Media Membership Show. Through - August 4, The Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Call 703-683-1780.
"Ancestral Expressions." Mixed media on canvas and wood panels by Nena Gonzalez-Thayer. Through - August 4. The Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Call 703-683-1780.
Rob Merill Exhibit. This nationally known Landscape painter will exhibit his oil and watercolor landscape paintings at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., Alexandria, from now to August 24. Call 703-548-0035.
"Peter Pan." A musical version, presented Saturdays by the West End Dinner Theater, 4615 Duke St. Performances at 2 p.m. now - September 6. Call 703-370-2500.
"Horace Day: Alexandria Artist" Exhibit. On display through September 1, 2003. Includes a variety of Day's Alexandria scenes, including Lee-Fendall House Garden, Woodlawn Plantation, Carlyle House and Old Town street scenes. The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria. Call 703-838-4994.
Lantern Tours. Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Friday nights, now through November. 7-10 p.m. Last tour at 9:15 p.m. Tours last approximately 30 minutes. $5 adults; $2 ages 11-17; free for age 10 and under. Some Friday nights are unavailable for tours due to special events or holidays. Call ahead to confirm tour date. Call 703 838-4242.
CLASSES & MEETINGS
The Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research (IDMR) provides free public lectures entitled "Elohim: The Archetype Pattern of the Universe" every Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. and every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 10 p.m. IDMR is a non-profit, non-denominational religious and scientific research organization located at 8794 Sacramento Drive, Suites B & C in the Sacramento Center. For more information call 703-799-9494.
Yoga Classes—Saturday mornings at Lioudmila Studio, 18 Roth Street, Alexandria. Contact Suzanne at suzanne@Yoga-Wise.com or 202-320 5434.
Furniture Repair Clinic. A free furniture repair clinic will be held every Tuesday in July and August from 6 - 7 p.m. "Sick" and "damaged" furniture - old and new will be evaluated. No appointment necessary. Adams-Byrd, 8747 Cooper Rd. Call 703-799-8700.
The Virginia Shalem Group. Monthly prayer opportunity offered by the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. The first Monday of each month. Relaxation, the presentation of different prayer practices, journal keeping and small group sharing. Virginia Theological Seminary, 3737 Seminary Road. 7:30-9 p.m.
Tea Dances. Dance Studio Lioudmila, 18 Roth St. Every Friday. Dance Lesson 2-2:30 p.m., general dancing 2:30-4:30 p.m. $7. Singles and couples welcome. Refreshments provided. Call 703-751-8868 or visit www.dancelioudmila.com.
Dance Parties. Dance Studio Lioudmila, 18 Roth St. Every Saturday. Dance lesson 7-8 p.m., general dancing 8-11 p.m. $10. Singles and couples welcome. Call 703-751-8868 or visit www.dancelioudmila.com.
New Beginnings offers discussion groups and social events for recently separated or divorced men and women. Call 301-924-4101 or visit www.newbeginningsusa.org.
Yoga Classes. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, S. Kings Highway. Mondays, 10-11 a.m. Call Sandy at 703-971-2214 or e-mail JoyfulHeartYoga@aol.com.
Bowling at AMF Penn Daw Lanes. Every Friday with Charles Houston Senior Center. Call Vanessa Greene at 703-838-4832.
Toastmasters Club: The Promise Speakers. Toastmasters Club meets on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Denny's Restaurant, 7214 Richmond Highway. 7:30 a.m. Speeches by members and other speaking activities. Call Liz at 703-360-0790.
The Alexandria Farmers Market. 5-10 a.m. Saturdays year-round. Parking is free in the garage underneath Market Square, 301 King St., during the hours of the market. Call 703-370-8723.
Class Action Suite. ReCreations Decorative Consignments, 8804 Pear Tree Village Court, holds classes on various topics. Call 703-360-5100.
Emotions Anonymous. A 12-step fellowship for people whose emotions are causing difficulties in their lives. Every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 2001 Sherwood Hall Lane. Call 703-660-8798, or e-mail hemsidan@aaahawk.com.
Florence Melton Mini-School. Agudas Achim Congregation. Once-a-week classes on the foundations of Jewish living and the history of Jewish people. Call Carol or Sam Backman at 703-569-6507.
Greenlight Toastmasters of Old Town, Alexandria seeks new members. Meets at the Lee Center in Old Town the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. 7 p.m. Prospective members are always welcome. Call 703-998-9515.
Metaphysics Classes. The Northern Virginia Branch School of the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research, 8794 Sacramento Drive. Free public lectures titled “Elohim: The Archetype Pattern of the Universe.” Every Sunday, noon-2 p.m. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 8-10 p.m. Call 703-799-9494.
Yoga Classes. Introductory yoga classes will be held at the Moksa Yoga & Holistic Health Center, 5960 Richmond Highway (Huntington Gateway). Free; donations appreciated. Call 703-317-0060.
* Sunday Mornings, 9-10:15 a.m., Community Yoga Class
* Monday Evenings, 6:15-7:15 p.m., Breathing/Meditation Class
MOMS Club of Alexandria. Meets the last Tuesday of every month. 10 a.m. Fairlington Presbyterian Church, 3846 King St. Club is open to moms living in Alexandria. Call 703-234-3953, Ext. 5318.
MOMS Club of South Alexandria. Meets the second Tuesday of every month. 10:30 a.m. Sunset Hills Baptist Church, 3500 Franconia Road. Club is open to moms and children living in South Alexandria. Call 703-960-3366.
Post Cana of Northern Virginia. Social organization for widows and widowers. Meets the second Monday and fourth Friday of each month. 8 p.m. Second Presbyterian Church, 1400 Janney’s Lane. Call 703-836-1436.
Bird-Watching Club. Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Meets once a month. Call 703-765-4573.
Book Discussion Group. Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month. Call 703-765-4573.
Single-Parent Power. Monthly support group every third Tuesday. 7-8:30 p.m. Sherwood Hall Library, Sherwood Hall Lane. Call 703-339-2962.
Tapestry Theatre Company improv theater group. Meets every Monday. 7 p.m. The Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center, 1108 Jefferson St. E-mail to jasonbraswell@hotmail.com or stevenbulk@aol.com.
Winkler Preserve. The Winkler Botanical Preserve, 5400 Roanoke Ave., has nature programs, camps and family events. Call 703-578-7888.
Christian Business Women's Committee. Meets each Wednesday morning to study God's word at the Royal Restaurant in Old Town. Open to any woman who wants to study faith in the workplace, related struggles, issues and successes. Call Pamela Nilsen at 703-519-4475, or e-mail NilsenP@ppnpf.com.
Yoga and Meditation Classes. Release stress and experience total relaxation. Saturday mornings. The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Call Jane at 703-549-0484 or e-mail YogaKala@aol.com.
Yoga Classes. Fully certified and registered yoga instructor offers morning, afternoon, evening and weekend classes in Alexandria. For a schedule of classes, visit www.Yoga-Wise.com or call 202-320-5434.
Yoga and Health Studies Center. Classes for beginners to advanced students. 7918 Bolling Drive. Call 703-765-7707 or e-mail to nandg@patriot.net.
NOTICE BOARD
Yoga classes. Stretch and strengthen your body while you calm and quiet your mind. Mondays: 10-11 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on South Kings Highway, or 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Gadsby's Tavern Museum in Old Town Alexandria. Call Sandy at 703-971-2214, or send e-mail to JoyfulHeartYoga@aol.com.
Girl Scouts welcome. Brownie and Junior Girl Scout troop meets at Mount Vernon Rec Center, 2601 Commonwealth Ave. Saturdays at 1 p.m. Registration fee is $7, annual dues are $26. Call 703-519-7423.
Weekend volunteers wanted. Huntley Meadows Park is in need of weekend volunteers at the Visitors Center to assist with park visitors for one 5-hour shift per month. No experience is required. All training will be provided. Call 703-324-8750.
Looking for artists. The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center is looking for artists to display their work in the Margaret W. & Joseph L. Fisher Art Gallery. All artists and organizations throughout the Northern Virginia area are eligible. Call 703-845-6156.
Musicians wanted. The Alexandria Citizens Band has openings for instrumental players of all concert band instruments. The group particularly needs French horn, trombone and tuba players, percussionists and an associate conductor. Rehearsals 8-10 p.m. Fridays at Minnie Howard Middle School. Call 703-841-8335.
Black History Center volunteers. The Alexandria Black History Resource Center, 638 N. Alfred St., needs volunteers who have an interest in Alexandria’s African American history and culture. Volunteers are asked to work two 3-hour shifts every other week. Call 703-0838-4356.
Auxiliary volunteers. The members of the Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Auxiliary recently completed 25 years of service to the Inova Mount Vernon Hospital and are looking for more volunteers to serve in the Gift Shop, Thrift Shop and other areas of the hospital. If interested, please call 703-664-7260.
New singers needed. The Seaport Sounds Chapter of Harmony Inc., a chorus of women singing four-part barbershop harmony, is seeking new members. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Lee Recreation Center, 1108 Jefferson St. No previous choral experience is required. Call 202-332-5273.
Openings in band. The Alexandria Band of Northern Virginia Community College has openings in all sections. Rehearsals are held Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at John Adams Elementary School. Call 703-845-6026.
Blood donations. The Alexandria Red Cross, 123 N. Alfred St., is taking blood donations the second Thursday of every month from 3-7 p.m. and the last Tuesday from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call 703-549-8300.
Alexandria black history. The Alexandria Black History Resource Center, 906 Wythe St., needs volunteers to tutor elementary-school students. This program is available to students in grades one to six needing help in reading, writing and math. It also sponsors a book club for African American adults on the third Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in the Watson Reading Room. Call 703-820-0465.
Foster parents needed. SCAN of Northern Virginia urgently needs short-term foster parents. Call 703-836-1820.
Volunteer opportunities. Help the homeless through ALIVE! Work with others to supervise operation of a small shelter for women and families, or volunteer as an intake coordinator. Call the answering service twice a day and respond by directing any messages to appropriate person. Call 703-683-5138.
Friendly visitors. Inova VNA Home Health is recruiting volunteers to act as friendly visitors to homebound patients. It is also recruiting office volunteers to assist in its various offices. Call 703-642-9041.
History and architecture volunteers. Woodlawn and Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House, 9000 Richmond Highway, are recruiting college-educated adults who have an interest in history and/or architecture for their Volunteer Docent Program. Volunteers are also needed as guides for weekdays and especially weekends. Background in history helpful, training provided. Benefits include field trips, ongoing educational opportunities and discounts in the museum shop. The intersection of U.S. Route 1 and Route 235 North, three miles west of Mount Vernon Estate. Call 703-780-4000, Ext. 33.
Volunteer museum teachers needed. The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., needs volunteer museum teachers for its role-playing and hands-on activity programs and to help with walking tours and scavenger hunts. Flexible schedules for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings; volunteers encouraged to contribute six to eight hours a month. Call Peggy Grant at 703-838-4994.
The Mount Vernon Toastmaster Club meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. It offers the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills. New members and guests are welcome. Call 703-780-9165 or visit the Web at www.toastmasters.org.
Ladies, Ancient Order of Hibernians. Meetings of the Irish-American Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians are held monthly in several areas. People of Northern descent are welcome. Call 703-494-6125.
Office of Historic Alexandria. The Lyceum, Alexandria’s history museum, is seeking volunteers for its role-playing and hands-on activity programs. Requirements are a love of history and a wish to become involved in community service. Flexible schedules. Training provided. Volunteers will enjoy many benefits. Call 703-838-4554.
Instrumental chamber ensemble. Instrumentalists are invited to join a volunteer church/community instrumental chamber ensemble at the Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 321 S. Fairfax St. Call Wayne Earnest, minister of music, at 703-549-6670, Ext. 21.
Lee-Fendall House Museum. The Lee-Fendall House Museum seeks volunteers to guide visitors through the historic Lee family home and garden and through the permanent doll house exhibit and antique dolls collection. Experience is not required, only a love of history. Weekday and weekend shifts available. Call 703-548-1789.
The Capital Harmonica Club. The Capital Harmonica Club meets on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 8412 Richmond Ave. Call Philip Lewis at 703-780-7859 for details.
Toastmasters at Towngate. Improve your public-speaking skills. Toastmasters meet every Thursday from noon-1 p.m. in the George C. Sharp Inc. conference room at 635 Slaters Lane, Suite 200. All are welcome. Call 703-684-4060.
Virginia Scottish Games and Festival. A celebration of the area's Celtic heritage including Scottish athletes, dancers, musicians, merchants, heritage organizations and more. Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Episcopal High School, 3901 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria. $15 - $20. Call 202-778-1028 or visit www.vascottishgames.org.