To have an item listed in the calendar, mail to Calendar Editor, 1604 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314; fax to 703-917-0991 or e-mail to gazette@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday at noon for the following week’s paper. Photos and artwork encouraged. Unless otherwise noted, all events are in Alexandria. If you have any questions, call Elizabeth Orr at 703-917-6449.
<cal1>Thursday/Nov. 4
<cal2>“A Fair To Remember.” Holiday Auction, Sale, & Luncheon hosted by the Springfield/Alexandria Women's Connection. 10:15 a.m. at Ft. Belvoir Officers' Club. Auctioneer Frank Bolton, speaker Maye Jespen. $12 per person including lunch and child care; reservations required by Nov. 1. Call Barbara at 703-619-0496 or Deniece at 703-451-0677, or email springalexwmnconn@msn.com.
eBay Holiday Shopping Workshop. Certified eBay trainer will discuss tips and techniques on how to find that perfect Holiday gift at a great value on eBay. Workbooks provided. No computer experience required. 7-9 p.m., City of Alexandria-Lee Center, Room: Gold 2, 1108 Jefferson St. Free. Call 703-370-9859.
Campagna Center's Business Leadership Council. Featuring guest speaker Bill Shore, founder of anti hunger organization Share our Strength, who will discuss his new book "The Light of Conscience, How A Simple Act Can Change Your Life." 8:15 a.m., at the Campagna Center, 418 S. Washington St. Call Elizabeth Garstecki at 703-549-0111, ext. 107.
Scavenger Hunt. For ages 3-5. Go hunting for yellow and red leaves, make an autumn collage and learn about local colorful leaves. $5 fee. 10-11 a.m., at Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Road. Visit www.greenspring.org or call 703-646-5173.
Walk for Homeless. The United Community Ministries hold a Mini-Walk for the Homeless from 3:30-7 p.m. Participants are invited to come anytime and walk for 30 minutes. Proceeds go toward helping various programs that help to end homelessness in the community. Call Eileen McNally at 703-768-7106 ext. 327.
<cal1>Friday/Nov. 5
<cal2> Del Ray Dozen Invitational Photography Show Featuring the work of fifteen photographers, including a wide variety of works with subjects ranging from landscapes, abstracts and international locations to flowers, and Jen Chappell’s Icelandic graffiti series. 7-10 p.m at the DRA gallery space located in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center at 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Free. Call 703-83-4827 or visit www.radiodelray.com/artisan.
"A Passion for Fashion." Fall fashion show, organized by the Board of Lady Managers of Inova Alexandria Hospital, to benefit Inova Alexandria Hospital's Cardiovascular Services. Music, silent auction and fashions by Talbot's of Old Town. Admission $35. 11 a.m. at the Hilton Mark Center, 500 Seminary Road. Call 703-836-8853.
"The Magical World of Children's Book Illustrators." Book signing by Patrick O'Brien, water expressions by Robert F. Murray and works by other illustrators. 5-8 p.m., at Art and Framing by Valentino, 7916 Fort Hunt Road. Call 703-7668-9300.
Unusual Holiday Arrangements. A class on fresh holiday arrangements by floral designer Chris Polychronis. $12 fee. 1-3 p.m., at Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Road. Visit www.greenspring.org or call 703-646-5173.
Live Music. The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents "Music for Woodwind Quintet," featuring members of the USAF Concert Band, at 8 p.m. The event is free, no tickets required. The concert will be held at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive Call 202-767-5658.
"The Shape of Things." Tapestry Theatre Company performs the play by Neil La Bute in a renovated office building, located on the fifth floor of 206 N. Washington St. 8 p.m. Tickets $12 adults, $10 students and seniors. Visit www.tapestrytheatre.com or call 703-566-0009.
<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 6
<cal2>Women's Expo. At Inova Alexandria Hospital. Drop by between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for this annual health education event. It will feature seminars on uterine fibroids, varicose veins and heart health; screenings for cholesterol, osteoporosis, and blood pressure; and information booths. Advance registration is encouraged. Go to www.inova.org/events or call 703-204-3366.
Organ Concert. French organist Pierre Pincemaille will perform, at 7:30 p.m., at Washington Street United Methodist Church, 115 S. Washington St. Suggested donation $7. Call 703-836-4324.
"The Shape of Things." Tapestry Theatre Company performs the play by Neil La Bute in a renovated office building, located on the fifth floor of 206 N. Washington St. 8 p.m. Tickets $12 adults, $10 students and seniors. Visit www.tapestrytheatre.com or call 703-566-0009.
Park Tour. The Belle View Condominium Association and the Friends of Westgrove Park hold a tour of Westgrove Park from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Participants will meet, at 10 a.m., at the gate on Fort Hunt Road. Westgrove Park is located off Fort Hunt Road, south of the Belle View Elementary School.
"The Magical World of Children's Book Illustrators." Book signing by Patrick O'Brien, water expressions by Robert F. Murray, and works by other illustrators. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at Art and Framing by Valentino, 7916 Fort Hunt Road. Call 703-7668-9300.
All Schools Rally for Families. All parents and families are invited to help discuss the programs offered by each school. Door prizes, children's activities and entertainment by students. 8:30 a.m.-noon, at George Washington Middle School. Call 703-824-6639.
18th-Century Swordplay. Join Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., for a program on swordplay, featuring a re-enactment, audience participation and a display and discussion of 18th century weapons. All ages; one-hour program repeated from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $5 per person, reservations requested. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or call 703-838-4242.
Winter Container Workshop. Learn how to enhance a patio, deck or entrance with a container filled with winter-hardy plants from Mary Frogale, Green Spring's propagation horticulturist. $48 fee. 10-11:30 a.m., at Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Road, Visit www.greenspring.org or call 703-646-5173.
Scavenger Hunt. For ages 3-5. Go hunting for yellow and red leaves, make an autumn collage and learn about local colorful leaves. $5 fee. 10-11 a.m., at Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Road. Visit www.greenspring.org
or call 703-646-5173.
Gord-eous Gourds. Learn history and folklore about these garden fruits, then fashion a gourd with an original design. For children 5 and up and their families. $15 fee 2-3 p.m., at Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Road. Visit www.greenspring.org or call 703-646-5173.
Fall Fantasy Auction. Live and silent auction of collectibles, art, services, event tickets, vacation houses, restaurant vouchers and more. Food, beverages and entertainment. $10. 7-9 p.m., at Grace Episcopal Church, 3601 Russell Road. Visit www.gracealex.org or call 703-549-1980.
<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 7
<cal2>Civil War Storytime. For children ages 4 to 8 and their families at Fort Ward Museum at 2 p.m. Admission is free, reservations are recommended. Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site is located at 4301 W. Braddock Road. Call 703-838-4848.
New Dominion Chorale. The 230-voice chorale and orchestra will perform Thomas Beveridge's "Yizkor Requiem" and Schubert's "Song of Miriam," 4 p.m., at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Tickets in advance $22 adults, $18 seniors, $15 students; prices at the door $2 higher. For tickets, call 703-442-9404 or visit www.newdominion.org.
Artists' Opening Reception. The Waterford Weavers Guild exhibits its works at Historic Green Spring Garden. 1-3 p.m., at Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Road. Visit www.greenspring.org or call 703-646-5173.
Mount Vernon RECenter Public Forum. Ask questions and offer comments and suggestions to managers at the RECenter. 6-8:30 p.m., at the RECenter, 2017 Bell View Blvd. Call 703-768-3224.
Live Music. The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents "Music for Clarinet and Saxophone," at 4 p.m., at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria. The event is free, no tickets required. Call 202-767-5658.
"The Shape of Things." Tapestry Theatre Company performs the play by Neil La Bute in a renovated office building, located on the fifth floor of 206 N. Washington St. 3 p.m. Tickets $12 adults, $10 students and seniors. Visit www.tapestrytheatre.com or call 703-566-0009.
<cal1>Monday/Nov. 8
<cal2>Book Sale. Discounted new books for sale in the lobby of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, 2301 Parkers Lane, 17 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the hospital. Call 703-664-7260.
<cal1>Tuesday/Nov. 9
<cal2> Five-Course Indian Alsacian Wine Dinner. Conducted by Alsacian wine expert, John Barth, from Virginia Imports. $75 per couple, $40 per person. Tax and tip additional. 6:30 p.m. at Dishes of India,1510 Belleview Blvd. Call 703-660-6085 for reservations.
Book Sale. Discounted new books for sale in the lobby of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, 2301 Parkers Lane, 17 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the hospital. Call 703-664-7260.
<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 10
<cal2>Art show and Benefit for Empowered Women International. View a collection of Ethiopian, Indian and Bolivian paintings and jewelry at Stella's Restaurant, 1725 Duke St. 6-7 p.m. Art Show and Reception; 7-10 p.m. dinner benefi. 10 percent of the evening's sale to benefit EWI. Visit www.ewint.org , or call Marga C. Frip at 703-778-3799.
Toast to Hope. Alexandria-based Stop Child Abuse Now of Northern Virginia hosts a wine and cheese fundraising reception from 6 to 8 p.m. For information on sponsorship opportunities and ticket sales, visit www.scanva.org or call 703-836-1820. The reception will be held at Conference Center at NRECA, Arlington.
Organization Symposium. Halt, Buzas & Powell, Ltd. conduct a complimentary semi-annual, non-profit organization symposium beginning at 8:15 a.m. The symposium will be an examination of financial and accounting trends to benefit the growth and prosperity of non-profit organizations. For reservations, contact Katherine Turner at 703-836-1350. The symposium will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1900 Diagonal Road, Alexandria.
Founder’s Beer Dinner. Join Chef Stephen Winterling and Head Brewer Bill Madden in their first offering of gourmet food paired with microbrewed beers. $75 per couple or $40 per person, tax and tip additional. Includes beer tasting and four-course dinner paired with Founders’ microbrewed beers. Reservations required; 703-684-5397 or info@foundersbrew.com. Founders Restaurant and Brew Pub is located at 607 King St.
<cal1>Thursday/Nov. 11
<cal2>Northern Virginia History as Related to Its Natural Landscape. Presented by Eugene Scheel, author and map maker. Free, hosted by the Northern Virginia Association for History. 7:30 p.m., at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Call 703-920-0915 or email nvah1366@hotmail.com.
Mount Vernon Honors Veterans. Barbershop concert, 11 a.m., and wreath laying at Washington's tomb, 2 p.m., at Mount Vernon Estate; active and retired military admitted free all day, and may participate in the wreath-laying ceremony by placing a red carnation inside the gates of Washington's final resting place. Call 703-780-2000 or visit www.mountvernon.org.
Choral workshop. Featuring the theme "Music for the Chapel Royal." Early music vocal ensemble Magnificat will perform a "Choral Workshop" at 7 p.m. Free. At Immanuel Church-on-the Hill, 3606 Seminary Road.
Veterans' Day Service. All are invited. 7 p.m., at Christ Church, 118 N. Washington St. Call 703-549-1450.
Veterans Day Program. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St. Retired Brig. Gen. Velma L. Richardson will be the keynote speaker. The event is free, reservations are requested. Call 703-838-4356.
Hybridization and Evolution of Oaks Discussion. Led by Research Taxonomist Alan Whittemore. Takes place during the November meeting of the Potowmack Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society held at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Green Spring Gardens Park is located at 4603 Green Spring Road. Call 703-534-8179.
<cal1>Friday/Nov. 12
<cal2>Herbal Gifts from the Garden. Spend the afternoon creating herbal vinegars, bath salts and other items. $35 fee. 1-3 p.m., at Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Road. Visit www.greenspring.org or call 703-646-5173.
Who’s Ya Daddie? Anniversary Concert. Mount Vernon’s very own rock and soul band will be celebrating its first birthday as a band, performing rock, soul, rhythm and blues, country, swing, disco and ballads. $40 per person/$70 couple. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, soft drinks included. 6:30-11 p.m., at Mount Vernon Country Club, 5111 Old Mill Road. Make advance payment to Thomas Southard, 708 Pendleton St., Alexandria, VA 22314; Mount Vernon Country Club members only RSVP to 703-780-8700. To find out more about WYD?, visit www.whosyadaddie.com or call 703-447-8182
"Honk." A musical adaptation of "The Ugly Duckling," presented by Mount Vernon Community Children's Theatre. 7:30 p.m., at Carl Sandburg School, 8428 Ft. Hunt Road. Tickets: $10/8. Call 703-360-0686.
Live Music. The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents "Liebertas," featuring members of the Singing Sergeants at 8 p.m. The concert will be held at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria. The event is free and no tickets are required. Call 202-767-5658 or visit www.USAFBand.com.
"The Shape of Things." Tapestry Theatre Company performs the play by Neil La Bute in a renovated office building, located on the fifth floor of 206 N. Washington St. 8 p.m. Tickets $12 adults, $10 students and seniors. Visit www.tapestrytheatre.com or call 703-566-0009.
<cal1>SATURDAY/NOV. 13
<cal2> Recycle This! Junior Ranger program, grades 3-6. 10 a.m. to noon at Fort Hunt Park.
"Calder and Miro" the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra performs music by Stravinsky, Faure and Tchaikovsky in this concert inspired by painters Calder and Miro. 8 p.m. at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St. For more information, visit www.alexsym.org or call 703-548-0885.
Mount Vernon Inova Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar. Raffles, crafts, bake sale, gift shop specials and food, featuring the pecan booth and Jewelry from Grandma's Attic. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in the hospital lobby, 2501 Parkers Lane. Call 703-664-7260.
Berries, Bark and Branching. Learn about beautiful plants for fall for horticulturist Betsy Washington. $9 fee. 10-11:30 a.m., at Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Road. Visit www.greenspring.org or call 703-646-5173.
Silent Auction. The First Annual Waynewood’s Technology Fund-raiser will be a silent auction with light refreshments and musical entertainment. Cost is $65 per couple, $35 per individual. Donations for the auction are still needed. Contact PTA president Carol Bolger at 703-768-3294 or auction chair Mary Beth Powers at 703-360-7612 for location.
Annual Holiday Bazaar. Blessed Sacrament School and Early Childhood Center holds a bazaar from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. An appearance by Santa, indoor games, crafts and amusements for children, craft and antique vendors, homemade goodies and decorations and money and gift basket raffles for the adults. Call 703-998-4170.
"Handel and the Chapel Royal." The Alexandria Choral Society opens its 35th season, conducted by new artistic director, Philip Cave, featuring ACS, orchestra and guest soloists from the United Kingdom's acclaimed early music vocal ensemble, Magnificat, performing Handel's well-known Coronation Anthems and the spectacular choral tour de force Dixit Dominus, with Organ Concert performed by Neil Weston. Episcopal High School, Callaway Chapel, 1200 N. Quaker Lane. Tickets: $20/$25, $5 discount for seniors/college students; children free, at the door, by phone at 703-548-4734 or online at www.alexchoralsociety.org.
"Honk." A musical adaptation of "The Ugly Duckling," presented by Mount Vernon Community Children's Theatre. 7:30 p.m., at Carl Sandburg School, 8428 Ft. Hunt Road. Tickets: $10/8 Call 703-360-0686.
Gallery Opening. An opening reception for artist John Bannon will be held at the Broadway Gallery from 5-9 p.m. The exhibition will be held through Nov. 30. The event is free and open to the public. Broadway Gallery is located at 12231 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-273-2388.
"The Shape of Things." Tapestry Theatre Company performs the play by Neil La Bute in a renovated office building, located on the fifth floor of 206 N. Washington St. 8 p.m. Tickets $12 adults, $10 students and seniors. Visit www.tapestrytheatre.com or call 703-566-0009.