published on July 07, 2024 in Front Page News

Alexandria-Arlington community calendar, Sept. 15-22, 2016

Thursday, Sept. 15

Preschoolers nature programs Learn about busy bears. Thursday at 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington. 703-228-6535. parks.arlingtonva.us. Each program, $5; registration required.

Rock Spring Garden Club program Landscape architect Mary Pat Rowan discusses "Re-creating Our Natural History: Landscaping with Native Plants." 11 a.m. Little Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 Little Falls Rd., Arlington. 703-525-8576. Free; lunch, $5.

Kiwanis Club award ceremony Features Alexandria Police Chief Earl L. Cook, who will receive the Police Officer of the Year award. 11:30 a.m. Alexandria Police Headquarters, 3600 Wheeler Ave., Alexandria. 571-969-7641. Free.

Visiting artist presentations Features paintings by Greenway at Studio 308 and photographer and bookmaker Hannah Nees at Studio 328. 5-6:30 p.m. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. 703-838-4565. torpedofactory.org. Free.

SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival A collection of innovative works selected by a jury of computer-graphics specialists. 7-9 p.m. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. 703-838-4565. torpedofactory.org. Free.

StorySpaces and Visual BioScapes workshop For girls ages 8-16, features one-hour sessions on writing and painting led by Danielle Smith. Thursday at 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at 3 p.m. Through Sept. 25, Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. 703-838-4565. eventbrite.com. Free; registration required.

Friday, Sept. 16

Chimney swifts show For age 6 and older. Learn about these birds and see hundreds gather, swirl and disappear. 7-8 p.m. Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th St. S., Arlington. 703-228-0949. parks.arlingtonva.us. $5; registration required (program No. 612856-G).

Full-moon walk A 1.5-mile walk led by a National Park Service volunteer. 8 p.m. Theodore Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Arlington. 202-744-9784. theodorerooseveltisland.org. $15-$20; registration required.

Friends of the Planetarium program Explore amateur astronomy, telescopes and stargazing. Friday-Sunday. For more information and a complete schedule, go to the website. David M. Brown Planetarium, 1426 N. Quincy St., Arlington. 703-228-6070. friendsoftheplanetarium.org. $5; seniors and age 12 and younger, $3.

Saturday, Sept. 17

Fall migratory bird walk Search for warblers and thrushers. 8-9:30 a.m. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington. 703-228-6535. parks.arlingtonva.us. $5; registration required (program No. 612946-E).

King Street Art Festival Eclectic displays, original art, diverse media by local and national artists, and interactive art activities. Saturday at 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday at 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Along King Street from Washington Street to the Potomac River waterfront, Alexandria. 703-838-4565. artfestival.com. Free.

Lubber Run summer concert Music for kids by Mr. Knick Knack. 11 a.m. (rain date is Sept. 24), Lubber Run Amphitheater, N. Columbus Street and Second Street North, Arlington. 703-228-1850. arlingtonarts.org.

Barley and Music Festival Craft brews from artisanal breweries, live entertainment and food vendors. Noon-6 p.m. John Carlyle Square Park, 300 John Carlyle St., Alexandria. 571-551-6048. alexandriava.gov. Free; five drink tickets, $15 to benefit SB Productions.

Scottish Heritage Weekend: Outlander Style Storytellers, a dance by the Granfling School of Highland Dance, concert by the Devil's Tailors and a bagpiper. Noon-4 p.m. Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria. 703-549-2997. apm.activecommunities.com. $3-$10.

Fall native plant sale Features natives for sun to shade and deer-resistant plants. 1-4 p.m. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington. 703-228-6535. parks.arlingtonva.us. Free.

Firefighter's Memorial at Ivy Hill For age 10 and older, learn how and why Ivy Hill Cemetery was chosen for the obelisk honoring seven fallen firemen. 1-2 p.m. Ivy Hill Cemetery, 2823 King St., Alexandria. 703-746-4994. ivyhillcemetery.net. Free.

Author talk Precious R. discusses her book, "David Has a Purpose." Sponsored by Community Lodgings. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pops Old Fashioned Ice Cream, 109 King St., Alexandria. 571-445-2158. Free.

Insect songs campfire Features stories, animals, games and s'mores. 7-8 p.m. Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Rd., Arlington. 703-228-3403. parks.arlingtonva.us. $5; registration required (program No. 612856-B).

Sunday, Sept. 18

Figure-drawing workshop Draw or paint a live model's gesture. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Del Ray Artisans, Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-836-1468. thedelrayartisans.org. $8-$10.

AutumnFest at Glencarlyn Herbal treats and drinks, a balloon artist, master gardener mini-workshops, and a plant sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Glencarlyn Library Community Garden, Carlin Springs Road at S. Third and Kensington streets, Arlington. 703-907-9318. Free.

Lubber Run summer concert Magic by Captain All-Star. 11 a.m. (rain date is 4 p.m. Sept. 24), Lubber Run Amphitheater, N. Columbus Street and Second Street North, Arlington. 703-228-1850. arlingtonarts.org.

National Alliance on Mental Illness support group For parents of those with a mental health diagnosis. 1-2:30 p.m. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5533 N. 16th St., Arlington. 703-968-4007. Free.

"Outlander"-style tea Features tea and a fashion show by members of the Appin Regiment, modeling fashions of the 18th century. Seatings are 2:30 or 4:30 p.m. Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria. 703-549-2997. apm.activecommunities.com. $45; registration required.

"Blackberry Daze" A story of triumph and tragedy, love and family by Ruth P. Watson and Thomas W. Jones II. Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 9. MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St., Alexandria. 703-548-9044. metrostage.org. $55-$60.

U.S. Army Blues concert Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration featuring Ignacio Berroa, Dizzy Gillespie's drummer. 3 p.m. Fort Myer, Brucker Hall, 400 McNair Rd., Arlington. 703-696-3399. usarmyband.com. Free.

Films: "Wi-Fried" and "ABC Catalyst" Documentaries about cell phones and wireless radiation. Discussion led by technology-health advocate Jeromy Johnson. 3-4:30 p.m. Virginia Hospital Center, John T. Hazel Conference Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. 703-909-9936. info@centerforsaferwireless.us. Suggested admission, $10.

Author talk Robin Ellis discusses his book, "Mediterranean Cooking for Diabetes: Delicious Dishes to Control or Avoid Diabetes." 4-5 p.m. Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. 703-228-5990. arlingtonva.libcal.com. Free.

"Sharing Our Space with Wildlife" Discussed by Alonso Abugattas of the Department of Parks and Recreation and Jennifer Kirk Toussaint of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. 703-525-3614. Free.

Monday, Sept. 19

Alexandria Beautification Commission program Provides participants with criteria and resources for making decisions about the "Right Tree, Right Place." 7-8:30 p.m. Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. 703-228-6414. mgarlalex@gmail.com. Free; registration required.

"A Dream Within a Dream: Madness" Through the 4th Wall performs a surreal interpretation of the life, works and mad genius of Edgar Allan Poe, with audience participation. 8 p.m. Through Oct. 1, Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. 703-980-2948. torpedofactory.org. $30-$40.

PKMove senior fitness class Learn Parkour, the art of moving through the environment in a fluid, efficient manner. For a schedule at Fort Ward and Humes Springs Park, go to the website. 703-216-0051. pkmove.org. Free.

Tuesday, Sept. 20

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 232 meeting An AARP HomeFit workshop on how to prepare your home for retirement. 1 p.m. Beth El Hebrew Congregation, 3830 Seminary Rd., Alexandria. 703-931-3128. Free.

Wine Helps! Wine tasting and food for charity Features European wines, gourmet cheeses and charcuterie, hors d'oeurves, music and a raffle to benefit Homestretch. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Arlington. 6-8:30 p.m. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Conference Center, 4301 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-370-3868. arcwinehelps@gmail.com. $75.

Wednesday, Sept. 21

ANV's "Coffee and Conversation" Meet Arlington Neighborhood Village members and volunteers, and hear a talk by Gabe Rubalcava of ServiceSource of Virginia. 10-11 a.m. Westover Market and Beer Garden, 5863 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington. 703-509-8057. arlnvil.org. Free.

Alzheimer's caregiver support group Every third Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Carlin Springs Health Pavilion of Virginia Hospital Center, 601 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington. 703-558-6859. Free.

Figure-drawing workshop Draw or paint a live model's short/long poses, 2-5 p.m.; long pose, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Del Ray Artisans, Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-836-1468. $10-$12.

Film: "Imber's Left Hand" A documentary about the life and work of painter Jon Imber. 7:30-10 p.m. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. torpedofactory.org. $8-$12.

Thursday, Sept. 22

Tiny Tot nature programs For ages 18-35 months, explore nature. Sept. 22-23 at 10-10:45 a.m. Sept. 24 at 10:30-11:15 a.m. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington. 703-228-6535. parks.arlingtonva.us. Each program, $5; registration required.

Thursday morning with "Friends" Book discussion led by Friends of the Arlington Public Library. For information, visit the website. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. 703-228-5990. arlingtonva.libcal.com. Free.

Hispanic Heritage Month program Concert by the U.S. Army Blues. 11:30 a.m. Fort Myer, Brucker Hall, 400 McNair Rd., Arlington. 703-696-3399. usarmyband.com. Free.

Raise a Roof fundraiser Features brews, food, live music and a cornhole tournament. 6-9 p.m. Port City Brewing Company, 3950 Wheeler Ave., Alexandria. 703-836-1021. rebuildingtogetheralex.org. $75; registration required.

Young-adult program "Shut Up and Write," learn ways to write young-adult fiction. Led by Jon Skovron. 7-8:30 p.m. Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. 703-228-5990. arlingtonva.libcal.com. Free.

— Compiled by Ria Manglapus

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