<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.
AHOME will hold their first Appreciation and Awards Breakfast to recognize two individuals or corporations who have significantly helped to preserve or build affordable housing and to raise awareness about these issues in the Northern Virginia area. The event will be held at the Fairview Park Marriott, 3111 Fairview Park Dr. 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Same Sex Marriage Symposium held at the George Mason University School of Law, Room 120, featuring Virginia State Delegates Adam Ebbin (D) and Bob Marshall (R), and Jim Dyke, Esq. as moderator. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. The event is free, and a reception will follow. Open to the public.
<cal1>Thursday/Oct. 20
<cal2>Free Family Concert presented by U.S. Band "Pershing’s Own" at Brucker Hall, Fort Myer, 204 Lee Ave. Fort Myer, starting at 7:30 p.m. An interactive program that will celebrate America’s history and diversity, and encourage an appreciation of children’s individual differences and talents. Call 703-696-3718.
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.
Thespian Haunted House at Yorktown High School Theatre, 5201 28th St. North, 6 - 9 p.m. $3.
<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.
The Physics of Meaning will perform at The Galaxy Hut, 2711 Wilson Blvd. Visit www.thephysicsofmeaning.com.
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia is celebrating its 15th Anniversary with the Black Tie and Tool Belt Gala Awards Reception held 7 - 10 p.m., at the Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. The event features a silent auction and raffle to raise money for future projects. $50. Visit http://hfhnv.org or contact Jennifer Prunty at 703-521-9890 ext. 100 or at jprunty@hfhnv.org.
<cal1>Monday/Oct. 24
<cal2>Comedian and activist Margaret Cho discusses her latest book, "I Have Chosen to Stay and Fight," a righteous comic rage that finds its targets with pinpoint accuracy and is meant not only to entertain but also to champion the civil liberties and raise awareness for the social injustices that are her impassioned causes-among them freedom of expression; gay rights; racial discrimination; and capital punishment. At Olsson's Arlington/Courthouse, 2111 Wilson Blvd., starting at 7 p.m. For more information call 703-525-4227.
Civil War biographer Charles Bracelen Flood discusses Grant and Sherman: The Friendship That Won the Civil War. Nodding acquaintances at West Point, Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman met again in 1862 and liked each other immediately. The key, Flood writes, is that Sherman was the ideal subordinate, brilliant but insecure. In Grant, he found a leader whose poise was contagious and who convinced Sherman he could do whatever job he was assigned. At Olsson's The Lansburgh/Penn Quarter, 418 7th St., NW, starting at 7 p.m. For more information call 202-638-7610.
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>Arlington County Park Naturalist Amanda Campbell presents a historical program on Native Americans of Arlington, at 1 p.m., at Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Free; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5285.
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.
Gyles Brandreth, who is armed with privileged access to both the Queen and Prince Philip, presents the first major biography of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, both great-great-great grandchildren of Queen Victoria in "Philip and Elizabeth: Portrait of a Royal Marriage." Brandreth delves into these elusive personalities to reveal two sharply contrasting characters. Gyles Brandreth has been involved in the work of the National Playing Fields Association, whose patron is the Queen and whose president is the Duke of Edinburgh, for 25 years. There is a fee. Cocktails at 6:00, dinner at 7:00, and the program at 7:30 p.m . Call the English Speaking Union at 202-234-4602 for reservations or visit esuwdc.org. Books offered for sale by Olsson's. Presented by the English Speaking Union at the Woman's Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Avenue NW.
Peter Guralnick is the writer of the definitive two-volume biography of Elvis Presley, Peter Guralick now delves into the life of Sam Cooke in "Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke," which honors Cooke's musical genius, especially his ability to grasp the changing music scene of the late 1950s and early '60s. A Buyer's Choice book; 20% off the original price. At Olsson's The Lansburgh/Penn Quarter, 418 7th St., NW, starting at 7 p.m. For more information call 202-638-7610.
NAMI-Arlington sponsors a support group for parents, friends and significant others of individuals with depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, starting at 7:30 p.m., at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 North Glebe Road, Arlington. For more information, contact Frank Gisondi at 703-760-8988.
Rockin’ Bones and swing dancing. From 9-11 p.m. at Clarendon Ballroom, 3185 Wilson Blvd., Tom Koerner and Debra Sternberg will be swing dancing. $10. For more information visit www.gottaswing.com or call 703-359-9882.
<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.
Earnest Gaines, author of "A Gathering of Old Men", "The Autiobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" and the National Book Critics Circle Award-winning book, "A Lesson Before Dying," Ernest Gaines discusses his latest collection, "Mozart and Leadbelly: Stories and Essays." The book includes some previously hard-to-find pieces and talks spanning 30 years. An Olsson's Buyer's Choice book; 20% off the original price. Will be held at Olsson's Arlington/Courthouse, 2111 Wilson Blvd., starting at 7 p.m. For more information call 703-525-4227.
Halifax native, Laura MacDonald discusses her new book, "Curse of the Narrows: The Halifax Disaster of 1917." In this
recounting of the December 6, 1917, explosion that leveled much of Halifax, Nova Scotia, MacDonald gives us a gripping rendition of what legend holds to be the most powerful man made detonation before the testing of the atomic bomb in 1945. TStarting at 7 p.m., it will be held at Olsson's Lansburgh/Penn Quarter, 418 7th St., NW. For more information call 202-638-7610.
Pumpkins, costumes, candy. Listen to fun stories to get you in the mood for Halloween. For ages 2 1/2-6. Starts at 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Bookstore, 2499 North Harrison St. Suite #10, Arlington. For more information call 703-241-8281.
Scary stories with lights on for children ages 5-9. Fun, spooky and maybe a bit scary stories with puppets and guitar sing along by storyteller Marlena Thompson. Starts at 2 p.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Bookstore, 2499 North Harrison St. Suite #10, Arlington. For more information call 703-241-8281.
<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 and 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.
Twos 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.
A Day of the Dead evening for adults, including music, altar decoration, food, craft, and storytelling at the Arlington Arts Center from 7-9 p.m. Free, call 703-248-6800 or email info@arlingtonartscenter.org for location.
Hal Crowther discusses his latest book, "Gather at the River: Notes from the Post-Millennial South." Part curmudgeon, part humorist and all Southerner, Crowther declaims in his characteristically droll way on matters Southern, At Olsson's The Lansburgh/Penn Quarter, 418 7th St., NW, starting at 7 p.m. For more information call 202-638-7610.
Former CIA Director Admiral Stansfield Turner discusses his new book, "Burn Before Reading: Presidents, CIA Directors, and Secret Intelligence," which explores how presidents and their CIA directors make decisions that shape the intelligence community and the world. At Olsson's Arlington/Courthouse, 2111 Wilson Blvd., starting at 7 p.m. For more information call 703-525-4227.
The Arlington Arts Center will host a Day of the Dead evening for adults from 7-9 p.m., including music, altar decoration, food, craft, and storytelling. This evening event is free and registration is not required. The Arlington Arts Center is located at 3550 Wilson Blvd. in Arlington. Gallery hours are 11 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
<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.
Richard A. Clarke, author of "Against All Enemies: Inside the White House's War on Terror" (originally published as Anonymous), Presidential counter-terrorism advisor at the time of the 9/11 attacks, will read from his debut novel, "The Scorpion's Gate." At Olsson's The Lansburgh/Penn Quarter, 418 7th St., NW starting at 7 p.m. For more information call 202-638-7610.
Acclaimed historian and Pulitzer Prize winner Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses her new book, "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln." It should also be noted that Dr. Goodwin was the first woman to ever to enter the Red Sox locker room. At Olsson's Arlington/Courthouse, 2111 Wilson Blvd., starting at 7 p.m. For more information call 703-525-4227.
<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.
A Day of the Dead/ El Dia de los Muertos workshop led by AAC resident artist Monica Stroik from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. This workshop is geared for middle school students, or ages 10-14. Activities include mask making, sugar skull decorating, and story telling. Free, Call 703-248-6800 or email info@arlingtonartscenter.org for location and to register.
"Forest Flea Market and Bazaar" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. New this year is a Haunted House and Face Painting. Other features are a Silent Auction, Collectables, Christmas Items, Games, Toys Bake Sale, Lunch and much, much more. Location is 4701 Arlington Boulevard at the corner of Rt. 50 and Henderson Road. For further information, please call the church at (703) 525-0961. For other activities check our web site at www.arlingtonforestchurch.org
Civil War Era dinner. Join us at the Hendry House at Fort C.F. Smith for a delicious journey to our culinary past. This sit down dinner will include an entree, salad, vegetable, dessert, and drink, all cooked in the manner of the 1860's. Tickets $20/person, children under 5 are $10. There is 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. seating available. Call 703-243-7329 to make reservations for more information. Fort C.F. Smith Park and Historic Site are located at 2411 N 24th Street in Arlington.
Day of the Dead workshop from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. hosted by the Arlington Arts Center and led by AAC resident artist Monica Stroik. This workshop is geared for middle school students, or ages 10-14. Activities include mask making, sugar skull decorating, and story telling. There is no fee, but participants must register by phone at (703) 248-6800 or by email at info@arlingtonartscenter.org. The Arlington Arts Center is located at 3550 Wilson Blvd. in Arlington. Gallery hours are 11 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
Halloween Delights. Starting at 11 a.m. celebrate the Halloween holiday with author Jenny Mischel as she uses whimsical poetry and a Halloween story to delight children ages 2 1/2-6. Make stick puppets. Call to register. Held at Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Bookstore, 2499 North Harrison St. Suite #10, Arlington. For more information call 703-241-8281.
<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.
"Lox ‘n Learning: Hot Topics in the Middle East" at 11 a.m. at the home of Eileen and Steve Mandell in Arlington. Brunch will be served and the featured speaker will be Barry Jacobs, Director of Strategic Studies for the American Jewish Committee. All are welcome. $18 per person. Funds will go to the support of ORT’s educational and vocational training programs around the world. RSVP to Susan Levy at 703-934-6781.
<cal1>Monday/Oct. 31
<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.
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.
Twos 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.
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.