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<cal1>Wednesday/Oct. 19
<cal2>Haversacks: a soldier's necessities and luxuries. Children ages 7-11 can learn what a soldier would carry. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Meet at Fort C.F. Smith, 2411 N. 24th St. $2. Reservations at 703-228-4747.
Black and Orange. Just in time for Halloween, Children ages 7-11 can learn about animals already dressed in Halloween colors and make their own black and orange mask. $3 fee. Register at 703-228-4747. At Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road from 3-4:30 p.m.
Wobbly Walkers. Stories and activities for babies 13-23 months with an adult. 9:30 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-5990 to register.
Baby Steps. Stories for 3- and 4-year-olds at 10:15 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-5990 to register.
Drop in Storytime. Stories for children of all ages to enjoy with their families. 7 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road. Call 703-228-6330.
Family Storytime. Stories and activities for children of all ages and their families to enjoy. 7:30 p.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. Kensington St. Call 703-228-6548.
Family Stories for 3- to 7-Year Olds. Stories, songs, poetry and a craft for the whole family to enjoy. 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 2786 S. Arlington Mill Drive. Call 703-228-6545.
Afternoon Stories. Stories for children from 3-6 years old. 2:30 p.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St. Call 703-228-5260.
Bedtime Stories. Stories for children from 3-6 years old. 7 p.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St. Call 703-228-5260.
Dogs of War Book Discussion. Cokie Roberts' "Founding Mothers: The Mothers who raised our Nation." 7 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Call 703-228-5710.
Conversando Sobre Libros. Book discussion in Spanish at 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-5990.
The Arlington League of Women Voters meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m. will feature Angela Canterbury, Grassroots Lobbyist for the League of Women Voters of the U.S., who will discuss the League's National Legislative Agenda. She will address 2005's successes and challenges and2006's priority issues. Meeting is at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N. Glebe Road; entrance is on 16th Street. For information call 703-536-8270.
Robert Jordan will give a brief Q&A before he signs "Knife of Dreams." 7 p.m., at Olsson's Arlington/Courthouse Olsson's, 2111 Wilson Blvd., 703-525-4227. Per the publisher, note the following guidelines: there will be no personalizations; Jordan will be signing his name only; Jordan will be signing hardcovers in the Wheel of time series only; no paperbacks or memorabilia; there will be a limit of two books per person in line. Those who would like more than two booksmust re-enter at the end of the line.
<cal1>Thursday/Oct. 20
<cal2>Lunchtime Chamber Concert at The Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington from noon – 1 p.m. Free. Call 703-228-7710.
Mothers First Arlington, dedicated to supporting women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home, meets at 10:30 at the Thomas Jefferson Library, 7415 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
Stories for Twos and Threes. Stories, songs, fingerplays, poetry and a craft for 2- and 3-year-olds with an adult. 10:30 a.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St. Call 703-228-5715.
Stories for Fours or More. Stories, songs, poetry and a craft for children 4 and older with an adult. 4 p.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St. Call 703-228-5715.
Toddler Time. Stories and activities for 2-year-olds with an adult. 10:15 a.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road. Call 703-228-6330 to register.
Threes & Fours Together. Stories and activities for 3- and 4-year-olds with an adult. 11:15 a.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road. Call 703-228-6330 to register.
2s Again. Stories and activities for 2- and 3-year-olds with an adult. 10:30 a.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St. Call 703-228-5260 to register.
World-renowned artist Peter Max will bring his "Pop to Patriotism" show to the D.C.-area Wentworth Galleries. The artist will appear in Pentagon City on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 6 – 9 p.m. This latest retrospective features more than 100 pieces of Max’s art, including original paintings, drawings and limited-edition prints ranging from his well known "Cosmic" images to his famous iconic paintings like the "Statue of Liberty" and "Flag with Heart."
Judith Viorst, bestselling author of "Forever Fifty" and "Suddenly Sixty," now tackles the ins and outs of becoming a septuagenarian in "I'm Too Young to Be Seventy: And Other Delusions." 7 p.m., at Olsson's Alington/Courthouse Olsson's, 2111 Wilson Blvd., 703-525-4227.
NAMI-Arlington support group for individuals who have a parent or sibling diagnosed with a serious mental illness -- depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or obsessive compulsive disorder -- will meet Thursday, Oct. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Ministry Center, 2700 S. 19th St., Arlington. For more information, contact Christina Kozyn at 703-892-2197 or ckozyn@hotmail.com.
<cal1>Friday/Oct. 21
<cal2>The Comedy Spot will perform at 7:30 at a fund-raiser in the Yorktown High School auditorium, 5201 North 28th St., to inaugurate Yorktown's new Black Box Theatre. The Theatre Arts department promotion of the partnership will expand the Comedy Spot's visibility in the community, providing more opportunities for students to expand their theatrical skills. Call 703-228-5400.
Stop in for Stories. Stories for children from 3-6 years old at 10 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-5990.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale. Members-only preview. The public can join at the door. 6 p.m. on the garage level of Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-7684.
Aurora Hills Library/Senior Center Book Discussion. Kurban Said's "Ali and Nino." 1 p.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St. Call 703-228-5715.
<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 22
<cal2>Join other teens 11-16 to travel to Shenandoah National Park for a fall mountain hike. Bring a bag lunch, water bottle, backpack, hiking shoes and an extra sweatshirt. Van leaves Lubber Run Parking Lot, 300 N. Park Drive at 10 a.m. Return is 6 p.m. Cost is $15; reservations required. Call 703-228-4747.
Adults Gone Wild II. Participate in an off-trails hike from 9 a.m.-noon. Wear long pants and sleeves and footwear that can get wet. Meet at Long Branch Nature Center parking lot, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. $20 fee. Reservations required. Call 703-228-4747.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the garage level of Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-7684.
Metropolitan Chorus performs Mass in E-flat. The performance, with special guests Columbia Flute Choir, will be at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church at 8:00 p.m. Located at 1500 N. Glebe Rd, Arlington. Price is $17 for adults, $15 for senior citizens, youth and military. Call 703-933-2500 or go to www.metchorus.org.
Oktoberfest, annual sale of clothing, household goods, furniture, crafts,and more for charities. Moonbounce and children's corner. Breakfast and lunch available. Saturday, Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Walker Chapel UMC, 4102 N. Glebe Road, Arlington. 703-538-5200.
Arlington "E-CARE," Environmental Collection and Recycling Event. The Department of Environmental Services is holding a colelction and recycling event Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 125 S. Old Glebe Road Arlington. The event includes a household hazardous materials collection, computer and electronics recycling, collection of shoes and eyeglasses for programs in developing countries, and a bicycle collection by Bikes for the World. There is a handling fee for computer monitors ($15) and televisions ($20). A donation of $10 per bike is requested. More information is available at http://www.arlingtonva.us. For questions regarding household hazardous materials or computer and electronics recycling call 703-228-6832. For questions regarding bicycle collection, call 703-525-0931.
The Old Dominion Chrysanthemum Society celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year with a spectacular show featuring hundreds of cut Mum cultivars as well as Mums in hanging baskets, container grown varieties and sprays, plus Fukusuke and Bonsai exhibits and a special Design competition based on this year’s special theme -
"Memories are Made of This." The show will be open to visitors at the Merrifield Gardens Fair Oaks location, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax, near Costco Plaza and Fairfax County Parkway, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2 -5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m.- to 3 p.m. Call Jim Dunne, 703-560-8776, for additional information.
<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 23
<cal2>Once Upon a Time — Habia Una Vez. Bilingual stories for children of all ages with an adult at 3 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-5990.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale. Bargain Day. Half-price from noon-3:45 p.m., followed by Box-and-Bag sale from 4-6 p.m. $8 per box; $5 per bag. On the garage level of Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-7684.
"Do You Belong in a Jewish Reconstructionist Community?" On Oct. 23 in Arlington from 10:30 a.m. to noon in a location near the Ballston Metro, Rabbi Leila Gal Berner and members of Kol Ami will welcome new members and newcomers to the Kol Ami community. Recent members, service attendees or ithose curious about the substance of Reconstructionist Judaism can join for an open discussion of the movement and Kol Ami's approach. Of course, this being a Jewish event, food will be served — bagels, cream cheese, and more. R.S.V.P. to community@nvrc.net for specific location and directions.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and Pethealth Inc. celebrate October as Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month. Each year, approximately 8-12 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide. The theme of the month is "Every Dog Counts." See dogs for adoption at www.awla.org . The League will have special Sunday adoption hours on Oct. 23, from noon until 4 p.m.
<cal1>Monday/Oct. 24
<cal2>Toddler Time. Stories for two-year-olds with an adult. 10 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-5990 to register.
Wobbly Walkers. Stories for 1-year-olds with an adult. 10:30 a.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road. Call 703-228-6330 to register.
Monday's Child. Stories for children from 3-6 years old. 11 a.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Call 703-228-5710.
Cuentos Bilingues — Bilingual Storytime. Stories in Spanish and English for children of all ages. 7:30 p.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. Kensington St. Call 703-228-6548.
Storytimes for Twos and Threes. Stories, songs, fingerplays, poetry and a craft. 10:30 a.m. at Shirlington Library, 2786 S. Arlington Mill Drive. Call 703-228-6545.
2s Company. Stories and activities for 2- and 3-year-olds with an adult. 10:30 a.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St. Call 703-228-5260 to register.
Westover Teen Book Club. Discuss a different book each month over pizza. Bring ideas for books to discuss the following month. Copies of each title will be available at Westover. For sixth-graders and up. Call 703-228-5260 and ask for Megan or Anne. 7 p.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St.
How Congress Used to Work. Attorney Robert M. Guttman lectures on the U.S. Congress as an institution. 3 p.m. in the auditorium of Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-5960.
Online Databases: Putting the World within Reach. Learn to use the library resources available on the Web. Keyboarding and mouse skills along with basic knowledge of the Internet and browser software are required. 2 p.m. in the CyberCenter at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-5990 to register.
Aurora Hills Book Discussion. Chang-Rae Lee's "Aloft." 7:30 p.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St. Call 703-228-5715.
Monday Evening with the Friends. Nick Hornby's "How to be Good." 7:30 p.m. in the second floor meeting room at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-7689.
<cal1>Tuesday/ Oct. 25
<cal2>Leadership Arlington Speaker/Skills workshop. Lunch is included in this workshop at WETA-TV, 2775 South Quincy St, Arlington. How will the BRAC Commission affect the county? From 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Workshop costs $40/non-members and $30/members of Leadership Arlington. A form needs to be filled out. Visit www.leadershiparlington.org or call Pat Latour 703-528-2522.
Strayer University will be hosting a career fair at the Arlington campus on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Employers from local businesses will be available to meet with job seekers, accept resumes and discuss career opportunities. The Arlington campus is located at 2121 15th St. North, Arlington, at the Courthouse Metro. Free. Contact Seda Gelenian, regional career development officer for Strayer University, at 703-339-2525 or sag@strayer.edu with questions.
<cal1>Wednesday/Oct. 26
<cal2>Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership Gala. The partnership celebrates its 20th anniversary during the week of Oct. 23-29. Today's gala is at the Arlington Hilton Hotel, 950 N. Stafford St., from 6-8 p.m. The partnership is looking for any memorabilia from its early days, historical photographs, items for a silent auction and corporate sponsors. To provide any of these or for more information, call 703-528-3527 or e-mail ballstonvasquare@aol.com. To learn about the partnership and the event visit www.ballstonvasquare.org.
Wobbly Walkers. Stories and activities for babies 13-23 months with an adult. 9:30 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-5990 to register.
Baby Steps. Stories for 3- and 4-year-olds at 10:15 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-5990 to register.
Drop in Storytime. Stories for children of all ages to enjoy with their families. 7 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road. Call 703-228-6330.
Family Storytime. Stories and activities for children of all ages and their families to enjoy. 7:30 p.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. Kensington St. Call 703-228-6548.
Family Stories for 3- to 7-Year Olds. Stories, songs, poetry and a craft for the whole family to enjoy. 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 2786 S. Arlington Mill Drive. Call 703-228-6545.
Afternoon Stories. Stories for children from 3-6 years old. 2:30 p.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St. Call 703-228-5260.
Bedtime Stories. Stories for children from 3-6 years old. 7 p.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St. Call 703-228-5260.
<cal1>Tuesday/Oct. 25
<cal2>Book Discussion in Spanish. 7 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Call 703-228-5710.
<cal1>Thursday/ Oct. 27
<cal2>Join the Washington Area Butterfly Club to learn about the mystery of monarch butterflies. From 7:30-9 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Free; reservations required. Call 703-228-4747.
Stories for Twos and Threes. Stories, songs, fingerplays, poetry and a craft for 2- and 3-year-olds with an adult. 10:30 a.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St. Call 703-228-5715.
Stories for Fours or More. Stories, songs, poetry and a craft for children 4 and older with an adult. 4 p.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St. Call 703-228-5715.
Toddler Time. Stories and activities for 2-year-olds with an adult. 10:15 a.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road. Call 703-228-6330 to register.
Threes & Fours Together. Stories and activities for 3- and 4-year-olds with an adult. 11:15 a.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road. Call 703-228-6330 to register.
2s Again. Stories and activities for 2- and 3-year-olds with an adult. 10:30 a.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St. Call 703-228-5260 to register.
Thursday Morning with the Friends. Geraldine Brooks' "Year of Wonders." 10:30 a.m. in the second floor meeting room at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-7689.
The Williamsburg Woman’s Club of Arlington holds its monthly meeting at 11:45 a.m. at Little Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 Little Falls Road, Arlington. Linda Cook speak about Cross Link, an agency which provides medical and health supplies to teams working with the very poor all over the world. Prospective members and guests are welcome. Call 703-538-7044 for further information.
<cal1>Friday/Oct. 28
<cal2>Stop in for Stories. Stories for children from 3-6 years old at 10 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-5990.
The Fleshtones play rock and R&B at Iota Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd., at 9:30 p.m. $12. Call 522-8340.
<cal1>Saturday, Oct. 29
<cal2>Fall Fair at the Fort. Celebrate the season with hayrides, autumn games, pumpkin painting and live animal presentations. Also, enjoy face painting, movies, demonstrations, snacks and scarecrow making. Scarecrow clothes not provided. 1-5 p.m. at Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fee is $5, with a $20 maximum per family. No reservations necessary. Call 703-243-7329.
Civil War Era Dinner. Follows the Fall Festival at the Hendry House at Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St. Seatings are at 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for ages 6 and up; $10 for ages 5 and under. Reservations required. Call 703-243-7329.
Senior Information Fair in Arlington for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Friends. The Arlington Commission on Aging; the Department of Human Services; and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources are co-sponsoring a free Senior Information Fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Arlington United Methodist Church, 716 S. Glebe Road. All are welcome. Representatives of over 20 organizations and programs will be in attendance to answer questions and distribute information on services and resources for older persons in Arlington and Northern Virginia. Also featured are short presentations on selected topics by a panel of experts from 9:30-11 a.m.
<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 30
<cal2>Crystal City "Street Spectacular," the Marine Corps Marathon block party/festival, is set tor Sunday, Oct. 30 at the corner of Crystal Drive and 23rd Street. Experience unparalleled views of the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) as the runners enter miles 22 and 23 on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Live music, food and celebration. Free parking is available in Crystal City, at the corner of 23rd Street and Crystal Drive, convenient to the Crystal City Metro station. For additional information: www.crystalcity.com.