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Thursday/Nov. 16
Toddler Time For 2s. 10:15 a.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. Drop in for stories, fingerplays and a craft for two-year-olds with an adult. Free. 703-228-6330.
3s And 4s Together. 11:15 a.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. Drop in for stories, fingerplays and a craft for three- and four-year old with an adult. Free. 703-228-6330.
Book Discussion. 10:30 a.m. at Central Library 2nd floor meeting room, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. Discuss "Emma" by Jane Austen. Call 703-228-7688.
Turkey Tidbits. 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center and Long Branch Nature Center. Children ages 3-5 with adult will participate in a Thanksgiving themed program that will include stories, craft and a short hike. $3 registration required 703-228-4747.
Free Symposium. "Can we sustain the All-Volunteer Force in an Extended Conflict?" will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. at the Double Tree Hotel, 300 Army-Navy Drive, Arlington. There are many featured speakers and panelists. Free and open to all active duty and retired military and federal civilian members. Visit www.moaa.org/capitalevent for more information.
Saturday, Nov. 18
Adoption Seminar. 10 a.m.-noon, America World Adoption Association will be hosting a free adoption seminar entitled "The Spirit of Adoption" at Cherrydale Baptist Church, 3910 Lorcam Lane, Arlington. This program will address what God's word says about adoption. For more information about AWAA, visit www.awaa.org or call 888-ONE-CHILD to register.
Health Fair. 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Fairlington Villages, 3001 South Abingdon St., Arlington. Free. 703-379-1440.
Movie Night. Listen to live music and then watch "Grateful Dawg," a documentary on the music partnership between Jerry Garcia and David Grisman starting at 7 p.m. at Arlington Cinema 'n' Drafthouse. $9. Visit www.arlingtondrafthouse.com for more.
Open House. The Columbia Pike Artist Studios will hold an open house from 6-9 p.m. at the studio, 932 S. Walter Reed Drive, 2nd floor, Arlington. This is a chance for the public to tour the complex, see art and talk with friends and artisits. Free. Visit www.columbiapikeartistsstudios.org.
Anniversary Party. Wild Birds Unlimited, of Arlington, has been bringing people and nature together for 15 years. They are having an anniversary party all day long at the store, 2437 N Harrison St, located in the Lee-Harrison Shopping center. There will be raffles, refreshments, an optics seminar and a live raptor presentation, from 1-3 p.m. For more information e-mail Wildbirdmez1@comcast.net.
Arts Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lee Arts Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Buy one-of-a-kind hand-crafted artworks, Including jewelry, prints, ceramics and more, made by the studio artists of the Lee Arts Center. Learn how to make an original raku fired pot. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org/leearts.htm or call 703-228-0560.
Turkey Trot. 5th annual 1-mile Thanksgiving Fox Trot will start at 9 a.m. at Fort Hunt Park. $10/runner, stroller or dog. First 500 registered participants receive a shirt. Registration deadline is Nov. 16. No registration the day of the race. For more information or a registration form, contact Bob Sargent at patiodaddio@excite.com.
Luncheon. General John Abizaid will speak at the Military Officers Association of America's annual meeting. Registration starts at 11 a.m. at Doubletree Hotel, 300 Army-Navy Drive, Arlington. $15/person. To register call 800-234-MOAA (6622).
Enchanted Forest. Hosted by the Junior League of Northern Virginia from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. at The Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel, 801 North Glebe Road, Arlington. This event includes visits with Santa Claus, holiday crafts, games and two special events. $7 or $5 for a Santa Pass. Tickets sold at the door. Enjoy breakfast with Santa from 9:30-10:30 a.m. for $25/person. Visit www.jlnv.org.
Theater Performance. Opera Theatre of Northern Virginia presents "The Nightingale" by Charles Strouse at 4 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 125 S. Old Glebe Road, Arlington. $12/adult and $6/child under 14. Based on Hans Christian Andersen's story of a nightingale who saves the life of an emperor. Visit www.novaopera.org or call 703-528-1433.
Preparing for Winter. 10-11 a.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road, Arlington. Children ages 4-7 will learn where turtles and birds go during the winter with stories and exploration. Free. Registration required 703-228-4747.
Little Sprouts Storytime. 11 a.m.-noon at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Children ages 3-8 who love stories can join the naturalists for a session about animals involving a craft, game and more. Free. Registration required 703-228-4747.
Snakes Alive. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Families can learn about these creatures and meet some up close. $1 registration required 703-228-4747.
American Indian Heritage Day. 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. All ages can learn about Native Americans. $5 registration required 703-228-4747.
Native American Campfire. 4-5:15 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Families can participate in activities including stories, animal guests, songs and treats. $3 registration required 703-228-4747.
Theater Performance. Shakespeare's "Skum" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at the Comedy Spot In the Ballston Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Enjoy performances such as "Leave It to Hamlet" and "Macbeth In Twenty Minutes or Less." $20/person and can be purchased online at www.comedyindc.com or by phone at 703-294-LAFF.
100 Year Celebration. Clarendon United Methodist Church, 606 N. Irving, Arlington, celebrates its 100th anniversary with a Centennial Tea from 2-5 p.m. and a special program at 3 p.m. For information about the Centennial events, contact the church at 703-527-8574 or visit www.morefaith.org.
Farmers Market. From 8 a.m.-noon, enjoy fresh produce and vegetables, as well as a variety of other items. Located at the intersection of N. Courthouse Road and N. 14th Street in Arlington. Visit www.arlingtonfarmersmarket.com.
Sunday/Nov. 19
Annual Celebration of Gratitude. Give thanks for the magical influence of stories on our lives at 2 p.m. at Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington. Refreshments will be served. Adults and children age 6 and older. $3/person. 703-528-5406.
Games Night. 7 p.m. at Fairlington Villages, 3001 South Abingdon St., Arlington. Free. 703-379-1440.
Giving Thanks with Stories. 2 p.m. at Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington. Annual celebration of gratitude through and for stories; give thanks for the magical influence of stories on our lives. Refreshments will be served. Adults and children age 6 and older. The cost is $3/person. 703-528-5406.
Wild Ones: Turkey Time. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Children ages 6-9 can learn about the turkey with activities including crafts, games and more. $2 registration required 703-228-4747.
Eco Adventure: Native Americans. 3:30-5 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Children ages 10-12 can learn about Native American life and have fun the traditional way while trying out tracking, tossing and other skills. $2. Registration required 703-228-4747.
Movie Night. The Arlington Committee on Jamestown 2007 is sponsoring "Native Americans in Arlington" at 2 p.m. at Central Library Auditorium, 1015 N. Quincy St. Free. Contact Diane Gates, 703-228-5585 or dgates@arlingtonva.us.
100 Year Celebration. Clarendon United Methodist Church, 606 N. Irving, Arlington, celebrates its 100th anniversary with a special Worship service at 11 a.m. at the church. For information about the Centennial events, contact the church at 703-527-8574 or visit www.morefaith.org.
Music Concert. Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington will be holding a free performance at 4 p.m., of the "Lord Nelson Mass", Joseph Haydn's masterpiece for choir, orchestra and vocal soloists. The concert will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd. A freewill donation is requested. 703-892-2135 or musdir@uucava.org for more information.
Monday/Nov. 20
Shakespeare Readings. 8 p.m. at WSC's Clark Street Playhouse, 601 S. Clark St., Arlington. Pay-what-you-can price. Enjoy "Night and Day" by Tom Stoppard. No reservations necessary. E-mail info@washingtonshakespeare.org or call 703-418-4808.
2s and 3s Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at Shirlington Library, 2786 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington. Drop in story time for 2- and 3-year-olds. Free. 703-228-6545.
Raise A Reader. 11 a.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St., Arlington. An early literacy program for newborns through 23 months with an adult. Space is limited and advance registration is required. 703-228-5260.
Come Gimp with Me. 6-7:30 p.m. at Lubber Run Community Center, Room 202, 300 N. Park Drive, Arlington. All ages. Gimp is a flat plastic string that comes in many colors. Add a few beads and animal shapes can appear. $5 registration required. 703-228-4747.
Thursday/Nov. 23
Toddler Time For 2s. 10:15 a.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. Drop in for stories, fingerplays and a craft for two-year-olds with an adult. Free. 703-228-6330.
3s And 4s Together. 11:15 a.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. Drop in for stories, fingerplays and a craft for three- and four-year old with an adult. Free. 703-228-6330.
Saturday/Nov. 25
Shadow Play. 2-3:15 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road, Arlington. Children ages 6-8 can play with light and shadow and learn why Autumn sunlight looks brighter after trees have lost their leaves. Free registration required 703-228-4747.
Farmers Market. From 8 a.m.-noon, enjoy fresh produce and vegetables, as well as a variety of other items. Located at the intersection of N. Courthouse Road and N. 14th Street in Arlington. Visit www.arlingtonfarmersmarket.com.
Sunday/Nov. 26
Walk It Off with a Naturalist. 1-2:30 p.m. at Belle Haven Park, located at the intersection of George Washington Memorial Parkway and Belle Haven. Families with children ages 6 and up can explore Dyke Marsh with a 1 1/2 mile hike on a level well-developed trail while searching for natural treasures. Free. Registration required 703-228-4747.
Monday/Nov. 27
Shakespeare Readings. 8 p.m. at WSC's Clark Street Playhouse, 601 S. Clark St., Arlington. Pay-what-you-can price. Enjoy "A Night of Harold Pinter." No reservations necessary. E-mail info@washingtonshakespeare.org or call 703-418-4808.
Book Review. 1 p.m. at Woman's Club of Arlington, 700 S. Buchanan St., Arlington. Newly released book "Woodward and Bernstein: Life in the Shadow of Watergate" by Alicia Sheppard. 703-978-0238.
2s and 3s Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at Shirlington Library, 2786 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington. Drop in story time for 2- and 3-year-olds. Free. 703-228-6545.
Raise A Reader. 11 a.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St., Arlington. An early literacy program for newborns through 23 months with an adult. Space is limited and advance registration is required. 703-228-5260.
Book Discussion. 7:30 p.m. at Central Library 2nd floor meeting room, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. Discuss "The Master" by Colm Toibin. Call 703-228-7688.
Tuesday/Nov. 28
Book Group. 7:30 p.m. at Fairlington Villages, 3001 South Abingdon St., Arlington. Free. 703-379-1440.
Tiny Tots. 10-10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. -noon at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Children ages 18-35 months can interact with nature through crafts, songs, finger plays and more. $3 registration required 703-228-4747.
Wednesday/Nov. 29
Family Storytime. 7 p.m. at Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Drop in for stories and a craft for all ages. Free. 703-228-5715.
Storytime. 7 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. Drop in for stories and a craft for all ages. Free. 703-228-5715.
Stories and More. 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St., Arlington. Drop in for books and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Free. 703-228-5260.
Children's Storytime. 7:30 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive, Arlington. Drop in for stories and a craft. Free. 703-228-5710.
Family Storytime. 7:30 p.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. Kensington St., Arlington. Drop in for stories and a craft. Free. 703-228-6548.
Thursday/Nov. 30
Poetry of Witness. 7-9 p.m. at Greenberry's Coffee, 1737 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Poets Ellen Cole, Luther Jete and more will read from their work. Free. Open mic will follow. 703-465-7823.
Friday Morning Music Club. Noon-1 p.m. at Ellipse Arts Center. Enjoy a variety of performances by flutists, sopranos and more. Free. Call 703-228-7710.
Toddler Time For 2s. 10:15 a.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. Drop in for stories, fingerplays and a craft for two-year-olds with an adult. Free. 703-228-6330.
3s And 4s Together. 11:15 a.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. Drop in for stories, fingerplays and a craft for three- and four-year old with an adult. Free. 703-228-6330.
Friday/Dec. 1
Theater Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road, Arlington. Buy tickets online at www.arldance.org or at Arlington Center for Dance, 3808 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-522-2414. Advance Sale Tickets: $22/$25 Adults, $17/$22 Youth and Seniors. Box office tickets are $5 more per ticket.
Opening Reception. The Arlington Artists Alliance are having an opening reception for their holiday art show from 6-8 p.m. at Fort C.F. Smith. Thirty-five artists will display their art that is for sale. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org for more information.
Saturday/Dec. 2
Volunteer Work Day. Spend a morning with park staff and volunteers helping with indoor and outdoor projects. 10 a.m. at Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington. Reservations not required. 703-528-5406.
Holiday Craft Workshop. 2-5 p.m. for adults and children 12 and older. Create crafts using natural items. $30 registration required. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Bring any special decorations you may wish to add. 703-228-4747.
Dance Workshop and Performance. In celebration of Jane Franklin Dance 10th anniversary season, workshops will begin at 9:15 a.m. for all ages and dance levels. A performance begins at 8 p.m. Festival pass $30; $10 for a single class; $20/performance. All takes place at Gunston Theater One, 2700 S. Lang St., Arlington. Visit www.janefranklin.com for more.
Farmers Market. From 8 a.m.-noon, enjoy fresh produce and vegetables, as well as a variety of other items. Located at the intersection of N. Courthouse Road and N. 14th Street in Arlington. Visit www.arlingtonfarmersmarket.com.
Theater Performance. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road, Arlington. Buy tickets online at www.arldance.org or at Arlington Center for Dance, 3808 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-522-2414. Advance Sale Tickets: $22/$25 Adults, $17/$22 Youth and Seniors. Box office tickets are $5 more per ticket.
Winter Show. Arlington Artists Alliance will have its winter show and sale including oil, pastel and water media painters, potters and woodworkers from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. with a performance by Star Dust Dance Band at 2 p.m. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org for more information.
Music Performance. 5 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 601 N. Vermont St. Enjoy singing the Advent/Christmas portion of this masterpiece with members of the chorus or listen to the music. Free. Non-perishable food and donations will be accepted. 703-933-2500 or visit www.metchorus.org for more.