To have community events listed in The Arlington Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Photos, especially color, are encouraged. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. This free community listing is reserved for events that are open to the public at no or minimal cost. Call Elizabeth Orr at 703-917-6449 with any questions.
<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 10
<cal2>Poetry Reading. Poet Samuel Hazo reads from his works at Marymount University in Bernie's in the Lee Center on the main campus, 2807 N. Glebe Road, at 4 p.m. Dr. Hazo has written poetry, fiction essays and plays, and was state poet for Pennsylvania from 1993-2003. Free. Call 202-294-1648.
DMZ to Delta Dance. Fund-raiser to benefit the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 227. $25 per person; admission includes collectibles, food, raffle, silent auction, dancing. Pre-dance warm-up, free, 7-8 p.m.; Dance 8 p.m.-12 a.m. at the Holiday Inn-Rosslyn, 1900 N. Fort Myer Drive. Call 703-807-2000 (Inn) or 703-912-1681 (veterans).
Fort C.F. Smith Walking Tour. Take an informative tour of this 19-acre park as we learn about the park's Civil War history and explore its many different habitats. Meet at Fort C.F. Smith Park & Historic Site, 2411 N. 24th St., in the parking lot at 2:30 p.m. Ages 9 and above.
Wild Ones: Rock And Roll. Ages 6-10 explore the geology of Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608. N. Military Road, with a program and a hike. 3 p.m.
Talkin' Turkey. Ages 3 through 5 years with an adult. Preschoolers will learn all about our nation's finest fowl in this highly interactive program which may include stories, a craft, and a short hike. 10:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., at Long Branch Nature Center.
"A Toast to Hope." A wine and cheese reception, featuring awards and a silent auction, recognizing 16 years of Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia. 6-8 p.m., at the Conference Center at NRECA, 4310 Wilson Blvd. Donation levels $25, $50, $75. Call 703-836-1820.
Bedtime Stories. Stories and activities for children ages 3-6. 7 p.m., at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St. Call 703-228-5260.
Afternoon Stories. Stories and activities for children ages 3 to 6. 2 p.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St. Call 703-228-5260.
Family Stories. Stories for children ages 3-6. 7:30 p.m., at Glencarlyn Branch Library, 300 S. Kensington St. Call 703-228-6548 .
Family Stories. Stories, songs, poetry and a craft for the whole family to enjoy. 7 p.m., at Shirlington Branch Library, 2786 S. Arlington Mill Drive. Call 703-228-6545.
<cal1>Thursday/Nov. 11
<cal2>Home Style. Interior design shop Sjtorm + Theory invites homeowners to the first in a series of free monthly fall lectures. The lectures will be on ways homeowners can elevate their home design through color, art, fabrics and the principles of eco-friendliness. Carpetbaggers; An Insiders Look at Carpets and Rugs will be held at 7 p.m. For reservations and information on other lectures, call 703-527-3432. Sjtorm + Theory is located at 3019 Clarendon Blvd.
<cal1>Friday/Nov. 12
<cal2>Holiday Bazaar. Hosted by The Woman's Club of Arlington, to benefit local nonprofits. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. bazaar, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. lunch, at 700 S. Buchanan St. Call 703-553-5800
<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 13
<cal2>Hunt through History. A scavenger hunt through artifacts, photos exhibits and more for children ages 9 and up with a parent. 2-4 p.m. at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Ceremony. $2 per child; adults free. Call 703-533-1155.
Odds Bodkin Storytelling Concert. "Master of 100 voices" and performer Bodkin will draw on music, mimicry and vocal skills to tell stories ranging from children's tales to "The Odyssey." 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 George Mason Drive. Advance tickets $8 adults, $6 child, $30 family; tickets at the door $9 adult, $7 child, $35 family. Advance tickets available at Potomac Overlook Park, 2845 N. Marcey Road. Call 703-528-5406.
Storytelling Workshop. Led by performer Odds Bodkin. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Potomac Overlook Park, 2845 N. Marcey Road. Fee $55 per person before Nov. 6, $65 per person after. Call 703-528-5406.
"Death Too Soon: When Death Strikes a Young Parent or Child." A workshop exploring death from the perspective of children and parents, and discussing the grieving process. $30, includes lunch and materials. 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd. Call 703-924-1450 or visit www.uucava.org.
Holiday Bazaar. Hosted by The Woman's Club of Arlington, to benefit local nonprofits. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. bazaar, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. lunch, at 700 S. Buchanan St. Call 703-553-5800
Dominion Hills Fall Craft Show. Local artisans featuring craft in watercolors, jewelry, fine woodturning, papercutting, knitwear, bags, handmade cards, photography, pottery and multimedia arts. Free admission. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Dominion Hills Community House, 6000 Wilson Blvd. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Julie Jernigan at 703-533-0957 or jules@julesjewelsjewelry.com.
TACTS Online Thrift Store Launch. The Arlington County Temporary Shelter (TACTS) and its partner, Alexandria-based ezAuctioning, an eBay consignment shop, will celebrate the launch of TACTS’ Online Thrift Store. The community is encouraged to bring their unwanted valuable to TACTS’ Thrift Store, 5643 Lee Highway, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ezAuctioning will appraise the unwanted valuables on the spot. High-end items will then be auctioned on eBay and other items will be sold at the TACTS Thrift Store. TACTS will receive proceeds for all items sold by ezAuctioning on eBay and in the Thrift Store. Visit www.tacts.org or contact 703-522-8858 or adecourcey@tacts.org.
Four Mile Run Cleanup. Help remove trash in the stream near Shirlington, 12-23 p.m. Meet near the rest rooms at Jennie Dean Park, 3630 27th St. S., Arlington. Sponsored by Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment. Call 703-228-6427 or volunteer@arlingtonenvironment.org.
"Second Floor Sanctuary." An annual gala celebration at Columbia Pike Artist Studios, 932 S. Walter Reed Drive. 6-9 p.m. Call 703-486-9368.
Nature Center: Tiny Tots. Ages 1 1/2 through 2 years with an adult. A wonderful opportunity to interact one on one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each fun and educational program will engage your child with hands-on learning and may include a variety of activities like songs, crafts, finger plays and mini-hikes. 2 p.m., at Gulf Branch Nature Center. Call 703-228-3403.
Chilly Nights Campfire. The whole family is invited to the Long Branch amphitheater, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, for lots of old-fashioned fun. Activities may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and treats like s'mores. $3 per person. Call 703-228-4747.
<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 14
<cal2>"The Magic Flute." Fully-staged production of Mozart's masterpiece, sung in English, presented by the Opera Theater of Northern Virginia. 4:15 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road. Tickets $12 adults, $6 children; group rates available. Call 703-528-1433 or visit wwww.novaopera.org.
Fall Changes Campfire. The whole family is invited to join us at the Gulf Branch fire ring, 3608 N. Military Road, for activities including stories, special animal guests, games, songs and treats like s'mores. $3 per person. Call 703-228-4747.
<cal1>Monday/Nov. 15
<cal2>Monday's Child. Stories and activities for children ages 3-6. 11 a.m., at Columbia Pike Branch Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Call 703-228-5710.
<cal1>TUESDAY/NOV. 16
<cal2>Ask an Expert Series Program. Sponsored by the Arlington Agency on Aging. Today's topic is "Medicare Updates." 6:30 p.m., at the Warren G. Stambaugh Department of Human Services Building, 3033 Wilson Blvd. Registration preferred. Call 703-228-1788.
Birding Trip To Westmoreland County, Va. View the great variety of bird life that occurs in our region. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars, a bag lunch and snacks for the day. The van leaves at 8 a.m., from the Lubber Run Recreation Center parking lot, 300 N. Park Drive. $20 per person. Call 703-228-4747.
Gobble, Gobble Turkey. Ages 3 through 5 years with an adult. Preschoolers will learn all about the wonderful wild turkey in this highly interactive program which may include stories, a craft and a short hike. 1:30 p.m., at Gulf Branch Nature Center. $3 per child. Call 703-228-4747.
<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 17
<cal2>Metro Customer Appreciation and Dialogue. Meet with senior Arlington County staff responsible for transit services in the county. 3:30-7 p.m. at the bus platforms outside Rosslyn Metro station.
Afternoon Stories. Stories and activities for children ages 3-6. 2 p.m. at Westover Branch Library, 1800 N. Lexington St. Call 703-228-5260.
Civil War Story Times For Kids. This is an opportunity for boys and girls to see what life was like for families during the Civil War. Children will receive a book of historic costumed paper dolls to take home. Meet at Fort C.F. Smith Park and Historic Site, 2411 N. 24th St., Arlington, at the Tractor Barn. $5 fee per person must be received at the Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road, Arlington, VA 22207, by Nov. 15. Call 703-228-340.
Family Stories. Stories for children ages 3-6. 7:30 p.m., at Glencarlyn Branch Library, 300 S. Kensington St. Call 703-228-6548.
Family Stories. Stories, songs, poetry and a craft for the whole family to enjoy. 7 p.m., at Shirlington Branch Library, 2786 S. Arlington Mill Drive. Call 703-228-6545.
Read And Discuss. "Changes: An Anthology by New Writers." Stories and poems about experiences that have shaped the authors' lives. 7 p.m., at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-5990.
Stop In For Stories. Stories for children of all ages with an adult. 7 p.m., at Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 N. Military Road. Call 703-228-6330.
Tenant-Landlord Commission Meeting. Public hearing regarding proposed Gates of Ballston Tenant Relocation Plan. 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Barrett Elementary School, 4401 N. Henderson Road. Call 703-228-3787.
<cal1>THURSDAY/NOV. 18
<cal2>National Security Lecture. The Spotlight Speaker Series on Politics, Law, and Negotiations presents "Connecting the Dots- National Security" at 7 p.m. The panel will be held at the Arlington campus of George Mason University, 3401 Fairfax Drive, Arlington. The event is free and open to the public.
"The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail." Presented by Yorktown Theatre Arts, a play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, based on the historical event inspiring Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience." 7 p.m., in the auditorium at Yorktown High School, 5201 N. 28th St. Tickets $8 adults, $5 children. Call 703-228-5414.
Connecting The Dots. "Connecting the Dots - National Security" is presented by David Schum, professor, School of Law and School of Information Technology & Engineering at George Mason University. 7 p.m., at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Cosponsored by Arlington Public Library and George Mason University. Call 703-228-5999.
Gobble, Gobble Turkey. Ages 3 through 5 years with an adult. Preschoolers will learn all about the wonderful wild turkey in this highly interactive program which may include stories, a craft and a short hike. 1:30 p.m., at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Call 703-228-3403.
Stop In For Stories. Stories and a craft for children ages 2-5 with an adult. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., at Aurora Hills Branch Library, 735 S. 18th St. Call 703-228-5715.
Toddler Time. Stories and activities for children age 2 with an adult. 10:15 a.m., at Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 N. Military Road. Call 703-228-6330.
Threes And Fours Together. Stories and activities for children ages 3-4 with an adult. 11:15 a.m., at Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 N. Military Road. Call 703-228-6330.
After School Stories. Stories and a craft for children ages 3-6. 4 p.m., at Aurora Hills Branch Library, 735 S. 18th St. Call 703-228-5715.
<cal1>Friday/Nov. 19
<cal2>"The Magic Flute." Fully-staged production of Mozart's masterpiece, sung in English, presented by the Opera Theater of Northern Virginia. 7:30 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road. Tickets $12 adults, $6 children; group rates available. Call 703-528-1433 or visit wwww.novaopera.org.
"The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail." Presented by Yorktown Theatre Arts, a play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, based on the historical event inspiring Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience." 7 p.m., in the auditorium at Yorktown High School, 5201 N. 28th St. Tickets $8 adults, $5 children. Call 703-228-5414.
Aurora Hills Library/Senior Center Book Discussion. Discuss Barbara Ehrenreich's "Nickel and Dimed." 1 p.m., at Aurora Hills Branch Library, 735 S. 18th St. Call 703-228-5715.
Gobble, Gobble Turkey. Ages 3 through 5 years with an adult. Preschoolers will learn all about the wonderful wild turkey in this highly interactive program which may include stories, a craft, and a short hike. 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. $3 per child. Call 703-228-4747.
<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 20
<cal2>"The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail." Presented by Yorktown Theatre Arts, a play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, based on the historical event inspiring Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience." 7 p.m., in the auditorium at Yorktown High School, 5201 N. 28th St. Tickets $8 adults, $5 children. Call 703-228-5414.
Fine Arts and Crafts Sale. The studio artists of Arlington’s Lee Arts Center and members of the Ellipse Fine Crafts Shop will participate in this event. Participating artists include: Ramon Camarillo, Lieve DeWulf, Marcia Finnerty, Anji Henderson, Jeanne Heimann, Sara Lissabet, Maggie Mathis, Nicole Pineau, Joe Roeben, Enid Sport-Stewart, Darlene Tsukamoto, Pearl Wang and David Woodin. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Lee Arts Center, 5722 Lee Highway. Call 703-228-0560.
Christmas Junction Craft Show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Overlee Community Clubhouse, 6030 Lee Highway. Call 703-532-4896.
<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 21
<cal2>"The Magic Flute." Fully-staged production of Mozart's masterpiece, sung in English, presented by the Opera Theater of Northern Virginia. 4:15 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road. Tickets $12 adults, $6 children; group rates available. Call 703-528-1433 or visit wwww.novaopera.org.
Christmas Junction Craft Show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Overlee Community Clubhouse, 6030 Lee Highway. Call 703-532-4896.