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<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 2
<cal2>Wobbly Walkers at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. 9:30 a.m. Stories and activities for babies age 13 - 23 months and an adult. Call 703-228-5947.
Baby Steps at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. 10:15 a.m. Stories and activities for babies age 12 months and under with an adult. Call 703-228-5947.
Stop in for Stories at Cherrydale, 2190 North Military Road. 7 p.m. Stories for children of all ages with an adult. Call 703-228-6330.
The Day of the Dead Mexican holiday celebrates the memory of relatives who have died. At the Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd., the event features sugar skull decorating, food and stories. Free Participants are also invited to share stories about their loved ones as they work on the projects. Call 703-248-6800 or email info@arlingtonartscenter.org for locations and to register.
cal1>Thursday/Nov. 3
<cal2>"At the movies" music for children presented by the US Army Chorale at Brucker Hall, Fort Myer, at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-696-3718 or visit www.usarmyband.com.
Threes and Fours Together at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. 10 a.m. Stories for children ages 3 -4. Call 703-228-5947.
Stories for Twos and Threes at Aurora Hills, 735 South 18th St. 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, poetry and a craft for children ages 2 -3 with an adult.
Stories for Fours and More at Aurora Hills, 735 South 18th St. 4 p.m. Come for stories, songs, and an activity for children ages 4 and older with an adult.
Toddler Time at Cherrydale, 2190 North Military Road. 10:15 a.m. Stories and activities for children age 2 with an adult. Call 703-228-6330.
Threes and Fours Together at Cherrydale, 2190 North Military Road. 11:15 a.m. Stories and activities for children ages 3 - 4 with an adult. Call 703-228-6330.
<cal1>Friday/Nov. 4
<cal2>Stop in for Stories at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. 10 a.m. Stories for children ages 3 - 6. Call 703-228-5947.
"At the movies" music for children presented by the US Army Chorale at Brucker Hall, Fort Myer, at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-696-3718 or visit www.usarmyband.com.
<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 5
<cal2>Bazaar at St. Agnes Catholic Church Parish Center, 1914 N. Randolph St., from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Items include Christmas gifts and decorations; knit and crochet sweaters, hats, gloves and scarves; and used books. Call 703-524-8627. '
Bazaar at the Arlington Church of the Brethren, 300 North Montague Street, Arlington from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Featuring yard sale items, crafts and lunch. Call 703-524-4100 or email acob@arlingtoncob.org.
Four Mile Run Cleanup. From noon-2 p.m. help remove trash in the stream near Shirlington. Meet near the rest rooms at Jennie Dean Park, 3630 27th St. S., Arlington. Call 703-228-6427 or visit www.arlingtonenvironment.org for updated schedule information.
Arlington Civitan sponsors a garage sale at the five-level parking structure on N. 15th Street between N. Quincy and N. Stafford Streets. Vendors rent spaces to display and sell their merchandise. $20 per parking space. Civitan provides a snack bar with hot and cold beverages, popcorn, hot dogs and snacks. Sale begins at 7 a.m. After expenses, grants are provided to local organizations who work directly with mentally-challenged and underdeveloped individuals, and scholarships and recognition are also provided to local youth. Call 703-534-9268.
Second Annual Stars & Stripes, Diamonds & Clubs Casino Night at 8 p.m. at the Sheraton National Hotel, 300 S. Orme St. The black-tie event features casino games with special celebrity and performances by the USO's own Liberty Belles, silent and live auctions, and a grand prize to the night's big casino winner.For ticket prices and information visit www.usometrodc.org
Raptor Conservancy. Families can participate in Hawk Talk, joining members of the Raptor Conservancy of Virginia. Free, but reservations are required. Call 703-228-4747. At Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road.
Fourth Annual Precious Gems Gala to Benefit the Abigail Alliance for Better Access to Developmental Drugs. 6 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Crystal City Hotel. Reservations are required no later than Oct. 24. Cost is $80. The Abigail Alliance is dedicated to helping create wider access to developmental cancer drugs and other drugs for life threatening illnesses. For more information, contact Frank Burroughs at 703-525-9266 or frankburroughs@abigail-alliance.org. Visit www.abigail-alliance.org/.
A Bazaar, hosted by the Women's Fellowship of Rock Spring Congreagational UCC Church, will start at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 5010 Little Falls Road, Arlington. Featured are crafts, treasures, silent auction, baked goods and lunch. Proceeds will benefit local and UCC benevolences. For information call 703-538-4886.
Handmade items for sale. Visit St. Agnes Catholic Church Parish Center, 1914 N. Randolph St., Arlington, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to buy hand-made items such as Christmas gifts, crochet and knits, sweaters, hats and other items. There will be a raffle, bake sale and lunch.
Scott Houston will bring his Play Piano in a Flash Seminar to the Rossyln Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent Street Arlington. The workshop teaches piano standards and jazz, pop, blues and rock skills without years of lessons or note reading. $200/ person. Call 703-998-2724.
Meet Author/illustrator Sallie Lowenstein at Aladdin's Lamp Children's Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite #10, Arlington, at 3 p.m. She will do a reading and signing for her book 'Waiting for Eugene.' Call to register. Ages 11-adult. Call 703-241-8281.
Fall Bazaar at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Books, clothing, jewelry, furniture, white elephants, bake sale and yard sale will be available. There will be plenty of children's activities including moon bounce, climbing wall, face painting and other assortment of games. Hamburger lunch will be available. Call 703-522-1600.
<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 6
<cal2>Learn about the connection between infamous FBI spy Robert Hanssen and Long Branch Nature Center. See the place where Hanssen stashed cash by the amphitheater. For adults and teens over 16. Cost is $2. From 4-5:15 p.m. at 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Call 703-228-4747.
Snakes Alive. Families can learn about snakes and meet some up close and personal. Cost is $1. From 2-3 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Register by calling 703-228-4747.
Pieces of Another World Workshop presented by Salima Alikham, illustrator of "Pieces of Another World," at Aladdin's Lamp Children's Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite #10, Arlington, at 1 p.m. Children will learn what a meteor shower really is and create art projects with outer space themes. Call to register 703-241-8281. Ages 5-9.
Concerts at the Alden presented by the US Army Strings at McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, at 3 p.m. Call 703-696-3718 or visit www.usarmyband.com.
<cal1>Monday/Nov. 7
<cal2>Toddler Time at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. 10 a.m. Stories for children age 2 with an adult. Call 703-228-5947.
Judith Owens performs at Olsson’s Books and Records, 2111 W. Wilson Blvd., Arlington, at 2 p.m. Visit www.olssons.com. She then performs later that night at IOTA Club, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington., at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for IOTA performance. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com.
<cal1>Tuesday/ Nov. 8
<cal2>Strings and Keynotes presented by the US Army Strings at Brucker Hall, Fort Myer, at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-696-3718 or visit www.usarmyband.com.
NAMI-Arlington sponsors a presentation on the new Medicare Drug Benefit (Part D) as it affects individuals with mental illness, Tuesday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m., in the basement meeting room at the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church,
1500 North Glebe Road, Arlington. Ample parking in Church lot. For more information, call Tom Quinn at 703-416-0429.
Swing with King Teddy at the Clarendon Ballroom, 3185 Wilson Blvd., Arlington from 9-11 p.m. Join Tom Koerner and Debra Sternberg for a night of dancing. Call 703-359-9882 or visit www.gottaswing.com.
<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 9
<cal2>Hear traditional tales from American Indians in celebration of American Indian Heritage month. The program is for ages 3-8 and runs from 3:30-4:15 at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Free. Reservations required. Call 703-228-4747.
Stop in for Stories at Cherrydale, 2190 North Military Road. 7 p.m. Stories for children of all ages with an adult. Call 703-228-6330.
Jen Chapin performs at Marymount University's Lee Center on the main campus, 2807 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington at 9:30 p.m. She has been proclaimed by NPR's All Things Considered and the Today Show. Call 703-284-1611.
We are thankful. Join Marlena Thompson in hearing stories, watching puppets and participating in guitar songs that remind the listeners of what the upcoming holidays are about. Starts at 2 p.m. for children ages 5-9. Aladdin's Lamp Children's Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite #10, Arlington. Call 703-241-8281.
Poet David Gewanter to read selections of his books at 12 p.m. in the Lee Reception Room of the Reinsch Library on Marymount University's main campus, 2807 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington. Visit marymount.edu.
<cal1>Thursday/Nov. 10
<cal2>17th Annual DMZ TO Delta Dance at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge, 1900 N. Ft. Myer Dr., Arlington from 7 p.m.- midnight. The dance salutes all who have served our country. The proceeds support the chapter's veteran and community service programs. $25/person. Call 703-912-1681.
Threes and Fours Together at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. 10 a.m. Stories for children ages 3 -4. Call 703-228-5947.
Stories for Twos and Threes at Aurora Hills, 735 South 18th St. 10:30 a.m. Come for stories, songs, fingerplays, poetry and a craft for children ages 2 -3 with an adult.
Stories for Fours and More at Aurora Hills, 735 South 18th St. 4 p.m. Join us for stories, songs, and an activity for children ages 4 and older with an adult.
Toddler Time at Cherrydale, 2190 North Military Road. 10:15 a.m. Stories and activities for children age 2 with an adult. Call 703-228-6330.
Threes & Fours Together at Cherrydale, 2190 North Military Road. 11:15 a.m. Stories and activities for children ages 3 - 4 with an adult. Call 703-228-6330.
Jazz Ensemble US Army Blues at Brucker Hall, Fort Myer, at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-696-3718 or visit www.usarmyband.com.
17th Annual 'DMZ to Delta' Dance will be held at Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge, 1900 N. Ft. Myer Dr., Arlington. There is a pre-dance social from 7-8 p.m. The dance will go from 8 p.m. to midnight. The dance is open to all veterans, their families and friends. Special room rate offered. Tickets are $25/person. Guest tickets are available and donations are welcome. Call 703-912-1681 or visit www.geocites.com/vva227.
<cal1>Friday/Nov. 11
<cal2>Meet Illustrator/Author Brian Selznick from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Aladdin's Lamp Children's Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite #10, Arlington. He will do a slide show and book presentation of some of his recent books. Call to register 703-241-8281. Ages 7-adult.
Oh, Them Bones Campfire at the Gulf Branch Fire Ring, 3608 N. Military Road. Stories, games, songs and s'mores from 4:30-5:45 p.m. $3 fee. Register at 703-228-4747.
The Woman's Club of Arlington Annual Boutique, 700 S. Buchanan St. Arlington, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 11 and 12. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The club will have many handmade crafts, baby items, bake sale, Christmas shop, Quilt raffle, White House Ornaments, attic treasures, used books, doll clothes and much more. Contact Pat Fisher at 703-978-0238 .
<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 12
<cal2>Fun with Spanish. Maria, a Montessori school teacher will use songs and rhymes to teach Spanish vocabulary starting at 11 a.m. at Aladdin's Lamp Children's Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite #10, Arlington. Call 703-241-8281.
Storm drain marking project. From 2 p.m.-4 p.m. help mark storm drains with "Don't dump" messages around Arlington's urban centers. Register at volunteer@arlingtonenvironment.org to receive more information. Call 703-228-6427 or visit www.arlingtonenvironment.org for updated schedule information.
Join a vigorous walk around Long Branch and Glen Carlyn Parks. Meet at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Reservations required. Call 703-228-4747.
"Chili" Nights Campfire. 4:30-5:45 p.m. at Long Branch Amphitheater, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. $5 fee. Call 703-228-4747 for reservations.
Oh, Them Bones Campfire at the Gulf Branch Fire Ring, 3608 N. Military Road. Stories, games, songs and s'mores from 4:30-5:45 p.m. $3 fee. Register at 703-228-4747.
Bat World NOVA. The president of Bat World NOVA will relate her experiences with local bats. Free. Reservations required. Call 703-228-4747. Meet at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. 2-3 p.m.
The Woman's Club of Arlington Annual Boutique, 700 S. Buchanan St. Arlington, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We will have many hand made crafts, baby items, bake sale, Christmas shop, Quilt raffle, White House Ornaments, attic treasures, used books, doll clothes and much more. Contact Pat Fisher at 7033-978-0238 .
Potomac Valley Watercolorists Fall Sale will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, from 3-7 p.m. Artists from the greater Washington metropolitan area will present framed and unframed paintings in a variety of sizes and shapes. Visit potomacvalleywatercolorists.com.
<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 13
<cal2>"The Barber of Seville" presented by the Opera Theatre of Northern VA at 3 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 125 South Old Glebe Road, Arlington. $12 for adults, $6 for children under 14. Call 703-528-1433.
"A Celebration of the African American History of Mason District" at the Clark House, 6332 Barcroft Dr., Falls Church. Speakers will discuss area history from the African American experience including schools churches, social life, transportation and citizen accomplishment. Free. Call 703-750-1598.
Candle dipping for families with children over age 5. Make old-fashioned, hand-dipped candles at the Log House. $2 per candle. Reservations required. Call 703-228-4747. Meet at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. 1-3:30 p.m.
Potomac Valley Watercolorists Fall Sale will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, from noon-4 p.m. Artists from the greater Washington metropolitan area will present framed and unframed paintings in a variety of sizes and shapes. Visit potomacvalleywatercolorists.com.
<cal1>Monday/ Nov. 14
<cal2>Toddler Time at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. 10 a.m. Stories for children age 2 with an adult. Call 703-228-5947.
<cal1>Tuesday/ Nov. 15
<cal2>Joint Services Brass Ensemble presented by the US Army Brass ensemble at Brucker Hall, Fort Myer, at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-696-3718 or visit www.usarmyband.com.
<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 16
<cal2>Virtual tour of Barcroft Magnolia Bog. The Magnolia Bog is one of only 11 wetland communities in the world. Free. Reservations required. Meet at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 N. Carlin Springs Road. 7-9 p.m. Call 703-228-4747.
Dinosaur Safari for ages 6-10. Learn dinosaur facts and test knowledge. 4-5 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. $2. To register call 703-228-4747 .
Stop in for Stories at Cherrydale, 2190 North Military Road. 7 p.m. Stories for children of all ages with an adult. Call 703-228-6330.
<cal1>Thursday/Nov. 17
<cal2>Curcurbita Workshop. Sample hot squash soup, pumpkin bread and other treats while learning the history of gourds and making a decorative table centerpiece for Thanksgiving. All materials provided. Cost is $20. Reservations required. Call 703-228-4747. Meet at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3208 N. Military Road. Program runs from 6:30-8 p.m.
Family Fun Night at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. 7 p.m. Stories and more for the whole family to enjoy. Call 703-228-5947.
Stories for Two- and Three-Year-Olds at Aurora Hills, 735 South 18th St. 10:30 a.m. Come for stories, songs, fingerplays, poetry and a craft for children ages 2 -3 with an adult.
Threes and Fours Together at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. 10 a.m. Stories for children ages 3-4. Call 703-228-5947.
Stories for Fours and More at Aurora Hills, 735 South 18th St. 4 p.m. Join us for stories, songs, and an activity for children ages 4 and older with an adult.
Toddler Time at Cherrydale, 2190 North Military Road. 10:15 a.m. Stories and activities for children age 2 with an adult. Call 703-228-6330.
Threes and Fours Together at Cherrydale, 2190 North Military Road. 11:15 a.m. Stories and activities for children ages 3 - 4 with an adult. Call 703-228-6330.
"In From the Playing Field" presented by the US Army Ceremonial Band at Brucker Hall, Fort Myer, at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-696-3718 or visit www.usarmyband.com.
<cal1>Friday/ Nov. 18
<cal2>Stop in for Stories at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. 10 a.m. Stories for children ages 3 - 6. Call 703-228-5947.
<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 19
<cal2>"The Barber of Seville" presented by the Opera Theatre of Northern VA at 3 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 125 South Old Glebe Road, Arlington. $12 for adults, $6 for children under 14. Call 703-528-1433.
Organic Wine Tasting. Starting at 7:30 p.m., learn about organic wines from around the world at The Alta Vista, 900 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Tickets are $40 each or $35 for friends of ACE. To reserve a spot, mail a check made payable to ACE, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington, 22206. Call 703-228-6427 or visit www.arlingtonenvironment.org for updated schedule information.
American Indian Heritage Month Campfire from 2-3:15 p.m. at Long Branch Amphitheater, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Cost is $3. Call 703-228-4747 to register.
Learn about igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks with the Northern Virginia Mineral Club. Ages 6-17. Free at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Register at 703-228-4747.
Flying Squirrel Lore. 4:15-5:30 p.m. For families. Learn about flying squirrels and watch them in action. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. $2 fee. Reservations required. Call 703-228-4747.
<cal1>Sunday/Nov.20
<cal2>Traditional Native American Games. Children 6-10 can participate and learn about toys. $2 fee. Register at 703-228-4747. At Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road.
Thanks to the Earth Story Time for ages 3-8 at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, 3:15-4 p.m. Free. Register at 703-228-4747.
Fairfax Choral Society Adult Chorus will open the 44th season with 'Celestial Light,' at St. Thomas More Cathedral, 3901 Cathedral Lane, Arlington starting at 7:30 p.m. This program focuses on the theme of light and dark through choral gems. The concert will include music by Thomas Tallis, Leonard Bernstein, Christiansen, Hopkins and others.
<cal1>Tuesday/ Nov. 22
<cal2>Harp Recital presented by US Army Strings featuring SFC Beth Mailand at Brucker Hall, Fort Myer, at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-696-3718 or visit www.usarmyband.com.