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Harvest dinner and silent auction, 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 7628 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, hosts a community harvest dinner with turkey, vegetables, dessert for $10 per person (only $5 for kids 12 and under). Silent auction, bake and craft sales during dinner hours. Takeout available. No reservations needed but for information call 703-893-9220 or visit www.stlukestysons.org.
On Sunday, Nov. 12, the Northern Virginia Ethical Society will host Rabbi Arthur Blecher, who will speak on “The Seven Myths of American Judaism.” Arthur Blecher has been rabbi of Congregation Beth Chai in Washington since 1987. He is both an ordained rabbi and a practicing psychotherapist. Free program, 11 a.m. at 225 Nutley St., NW, Vienna. Visit www.noves.org, or call 703-437-3161.
Praying with Icons: Windows on the Divine, a program directed by the Rev. John Runkle, R.A., curator of the National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. Explore the history, development, creation, and use of icons in prayer & worship.
Religious icons are aids to prayer & act as “windows on the divine.” This program includes conferences, time for personal prayer with several icons, group reflection, communal prayer, snacks and lunch. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Program is open to all. The suggested offering is $45 per person ($5 discount for seniors), and reservations are required. Dominican Retreat is located at 7103 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. Call 703-356-4243 or visit www.dominicanretreat.org.
A Christmas Marketplace at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. Over 40 vendors. Food, crafts, gifts, decorative items. Photos with Santa. For information call 703-938-2553, ext. 12.