Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance
(January 17, 2011)
Lincoln Memorial
Wreath laying ceremony accompanied by a recorded presentation of King's "I Have a Dream" speech, local choirs, speakers and military color guard. FREE.
(202) 727-6306

Robert E. Lee's Birthday Observance
(January 17, 2011)
Old Town Alexandria, VA
Celebrations for Gen. Robert E. Lee and his father, Gen. "Light Horse Harry" Lee held at Lee's Boyhood Home and at the Lee Fendall House.
(703) 548-1789

Arlington Kids Stuff Sale
(March 19, 2011 - 8 am to noon)
4000 Lorcam Lane, Arlington, VA
The Arlington Kids Stuff Sale features used, seasonally appropriate kids clothes, toys and gear, plus maternity clothes, books, videos, kids furniture and more. From birth on up, we have the fun clothes kids will need this summer...and the books and toys to keep everyone busy!

The Kids Stuff Sale is a community minded group, sharing our profits with local charities through cash donations to Arlington Food Assistance, AHC Inc. and Art for Humanity. This is in addition to the unsold goods donated to Arts for Humanity and other causes. More information is available through the Charities link on our website.

The consignment sale is held at St Andrew's Episcopal Church at 4000 Lorcom Lane, at the corner of Military Road and Lorcom Lane. Plenty of parking; free admission. For more information, go to www.kidsstuffsale.com.

College Recruiting Best Practice Workshop
(March 9, 2011 – 8:30 am)
1000 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA
Make plans to join us March 9 on the campus of Marymount University for our College Recruiting Best Practices workshop. This half-day workshop promises to assist employers in their efforts to gain additional insight, information, and best practices related to how they can design and administer high quality internship programs and benefit from the flexible, cost-effective workforce alternative that interns and full-time entry talent can provide. Breakfast is included. Great opportunity to network and build relationships with other area employers. We look forward to seeing you there on March 9.

Green Living Expo 2011
(March 19, 2011 – 10 am)
Washington-Lee High School
1301 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment (ACE) brings together some of the area’s leading eco-friendly suppliers and service-providers for its second annual Green Living Expo. The Expo will allow area residents to interact with local businesses, organizations, and government agencies to learn more about energy efficiency and being more environmentally-friendly.

The Expo is on Saturday, March 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Washington-Lee High School at 1301 North Stafford Street in Arlington. Expo-goers can visit with business owners, learn what local nonprofits are doing, and hear how others are working to make Arlington a greener community. There will be activities and booths for participants of all ages.

High School Student Art Show
(March 11, 2011 - 12 pm)
5912 Washington Blvd, Arlington VA
Yorktown High School senior Nicole Dobson shows her portfolio at local Arlington boutique, It’s All Good. Photographing since her sophomore year at Yorktown High School, Nicole Dobson’s photos depict her love for her childhood home of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

“Growing up, I felt like Santa Fe was the most enchanting place in the world,” said Dobson. “For my AP Studio Art portfolio, I decided to showcase a set of pictures that show people what I feel when I remember my hometown. I had a lot of fun making my collection: I took pictures of my friends dressed up as Indians, of the faralitos that line the streets of Santa Fe on Christmas Eve, of Native-American Indians on The Plaza, and much more.”

Those interested in viewing her portfolio can see it at It’s All Good until April 2nd.
Visit http://ShopItsAllGood.com for more information.

I Can’t Hear You! Live and Laugh with Hearing Loss
(March 8, 15, 22, 2011 - 11:15 am)
Lee Community Center
5722 Lee Highway, Arlington VA
This is a FREE three-part series on living with hearing loss without losing your sense of humor. Marla Dougherty from the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, the areas leading nonprofit for people with hearing loss, will be presenting I Can’t Hear You! Live and Laugh with Hearing Loss at Lee Community Center on the dates listed below at 11:15 a.m. Participants will receive a copy of the educational publication I Can’t Hear You!.

March 8: Do I have a hearing loss, and what can I do about it?

March 15: Assistive listening devices. What is available on the market today and small demonstration.

March 22: Coping with your hearing loss. Communication strategies and helpful resources.

Please call 703-228-0555 to register

National Cherry Blossom Festival
(March 26 - April 10, 2011)
Tidal Basin, 1500 Maine Ave SW
Cherry trees blooming at the Tidal Basin. Festival features music, events and the annual National Cherry Blossom Parade on the final Saturday. FREE.
(202) 661-7584

Saint Misbehavin': The Wavy Gravy Movie - One-Time Showing
(March 6, 2011 - 3 pm)
2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
Wavy Gravy, dubbed the "Clown Prince of the Counterculture", helped keep spirits up at Woodstock and has continued to be known for his humanitarian efforts delivered with a lighthearted touch. This is the only scheduled showing in the D.C. area of this documentary. The movie will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the film's producer and director, Michelle Esrick, and with special guest Dr. Patch Adams.
Movie Website | Press Kit

Sing Into Spring! World Children's Choir's 21st Anniversary Celebration
(March 12, 2011 - 6 pm)
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
4250 North Glebe, Arlington, VA This family-friendly event includes international music performed by singers aged 4-18, delicious international food, a silent auction, and more! Guests are encouraged to wear national attire reflecting their heritage.

Concert Tickets: Adults $20; Seniors and Students 12 and up $15; Children 11 and under $10. Reception $12.

Phone 703-883-0920 or email info@worldchildrenschoir.org for tickets.

To learn more about the World Children's Choir, or to arrange an audition for your child age 4 and up, go to www.worldchildrenschoir.org

SOME (So Others Might Eat) Empty Bowls Event – DC & Arlington

(March 15, 2011 - 6 pm to 8pm)
Blessed Sacrament Church, NW Washington D.C.

(March 16, 2011 - 6 pm to 8pm)
St. Charles Borromeo Church, Arlington, VA

Please join SOME (So Others Might Eat) for our annual Empty Bowls soup supper. SOME’s Empty Bowls is held each year to promote awareness of the growing issue of hunger in our area and to help provide meals for hungry and homeless. Guests will be served a simple soup supper and may select and take home a beautiful hand-crafted bowl that will serve as a reminder of those whose bowls are empty. We are pleased to announce our partnership with the Corcoran College of Art and Design and many other local potters who have graciously donated bowls for the event this year.

The cost is $20 per person and tickets may be purchased at the door on online by visiting http://some.org/events_emptybowls.html. All proceeds will help SOME continue to provide more than 1,000 meals each day to hungry and homeless men, women and children. For more information, please contact Megan Gannon at (202) 797-8806 ext. 1010 or mgannon@some.org.

Smithsonian Kite Festival
(March 27, 2011)
Grounds of the Washington Monument.
Features competitions in design, performance and other categories. FREE.
(202) 357-3030

St. Patrick's Day Events
(March 5 - 17, 2011)
Alexandria, VA
Arlington, VA
Ashburn, VA
Washington D.C.
Parades, events, live music and entertainment.

16th Annual Walk for the Animals
(May 14, 2011 - 8:30am)
329 N. Manchester St. Arlington, VA
Rain or Shine, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington will be holding the 16th Annual Walk for the Animals to help raise money for homeless animals in our community. Come join nearly 500 people and 300 dogs at Bluemont Park for a 3-mile walk or a 1-mile stroll -- or simply come and enjoy the various activities and demonstrations.

A registration fee of $25 is required for each pre-registered walker. For more information or to register, visit awla.kintera.org/walk2011. See you on May 14th!

Cat Adoptions!
(May 21, 2011 - 12 pm)
822 N. Kenmore Street, Arlington VA
PetMAC will have great cats available for adoption from 12-4. Stop by and meet your new furry friend!
Plenty of parking in our parking lot and on-street.

The Commandant's Own
(May - August)
U.S. Marine Corps Barrack and Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington
Performances by the United States military and the Drum and Bugle Corps.
(202) 433-2927

Crystal City Farmers Market
(Tuesdays, May – October, 3pm - 7pm)
Crystal Drive between 18th and 20th Streets
For more information, visit the Crystal City Farmers Market Web site.

Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) Tour
(May 5, 2011 - 6:30 to 7:30pm)
1400 N. Uhle St. Suite 704, Arlington VA
Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) of Arlington, Inc. is a non-profit organization that blends compassion and accountability to help offenders become productive citizens and reunite with families, making our community stronger and safer. OAR holds Tours twice per month a the OAR office (located next to the AMC movie theater at the Courthouse metro station) where people can come to learn more about OAR and restorative justice. Our next Tour date is May 5, 2011 from 6:30-7:30pm. Other dates/times are available each month.

Downtown Silver Spring Fine Art Festival
(May 7, 2011 - 10 am)
916 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, MD
Over 10,000 pieces of extraordinary original art by more than 200 national and international artists will be on exhibit and for sale, including the works of painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, digital artists, glass, fiber and ceramic artists along with creations in mixed-media, metal, and wood. Outdoors on Ellsworth Dr, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5. Free admission, abundant free parking.

Flower Mart
(May 6 - 7, 2011)
National Cathedral, Washington, DC (202) 537-3185
Annual flower market with flower booths and entertainment. FREE.
(202) 537-6200

Arlington Art Center's Annual Art Bash: Critique the Critics
(May 14, 2011 - 7 pm to 11 pm)
Arlington Arts Center
3550 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA
AAC and DC Magazine present AAC's Annual Art Bash Critique the Critics where critics and DC opinion-makers become the artists and endure criticism from you the party-goers! Silent auction and music! Tickets are available online or by phone: (703) 248-6800

Live it Up on the Loop!
(May 15, 2011 - 10 am)
2700 Clarendon Boulevard Arlington, VA
“Live It Up on the Loop” includes a rock climbing wall, strolling juggler, clown bike tricks, fun fitness classes, obstacle courses, and music, all free of charge. Especially for children, there will be a moon bounce obstacle course with a mini-rock wall, hula hoops, sidewalk chalking, glitter tattoos, and balloons from Washington Sports Club. Other retailers will also be offering inspiration for good living, including the Whole Foods healthy eating table, and mini-facials at Origins. Scheduled activities at Live It Up include a Zumba class, an obstacle course for all ages, and a Stretch class with Washington Sports Club-Clarendon, plus a charity Cut-A-Thon with NOLAS Salon. The entertainment schedule includes performances by Mr. Knick Knack at 10 AM and 1 PM, plus a DJ from 11 AM until 1 PM. And, Arlington’s Car-Free Diet booth will offer information about transit options for quality of life and health.

Memorial Day Ceremony
(Memorial Day)
Vietnam Veterans Memorial and US Navy Memorial
Events include speeches, military bands and keynote addresses.
(202) 426-6841

Memorial Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
(Memorial Day)
Ceremony at the John F. Kennedy grave site and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, including a sevice at the Memorial Amphitheatre.
(703) 607-8000

Memorial Day Concert
(Memorial Day, 8:00 pm)
West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building
Concert includes the National Symphony Orchestra, actors and various bands.
(202) 225-6827

Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge at the Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony
(May 29, 2011 - 2:15pm)
Arlington National Cemetary, Arlington, VA
More than 200 injured veterans are expected to join our nation’s leaders as they honor those who have died in service to our country during a Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery.

The event is part of the veterans’ preparations for the six-day, 350-mile bicycle “Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge,” sponsored by UnitedHealthcare. Ride 2 Recovery, a 501(c)3, helps injured veterans improve their health and wellness through individual and group cycling. Cycling has proven to be a catalyst in the recovery process by providing a new physical challenge while concurrently helping to cope with the mental challenges. The Memorial Challenge ride will begin on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, at 12 p.m. at Ft. Meyer, Va. and end on Saturday, June 4 in Virginia Beach, Va.

Rosslyn Farmers’ Market
(Thursdays, May – October, 11:45 am to 3 pm)
Wilson Boulevard and N. Oak Street
For more information, call (703) 522-6628 or visit the Rosslyn Market Web site.

Starving Artists at Market Common Clarendon
(May 10, 2011 - 6 pm)
2700 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, VA
Market Common Clarendon presents the free "Starving Artist" Concert Series. Popular local bands perform acoustic remixes of their work Tuesday nights in May and June, 2011, 6 to 8pm. For event information, please call 703.785.5634 or log onto www.marketcommonclarendon.net.

• May 17: Ted Hovis
• May 24: Andy Hawk
• May 31: Kurtis Parks
• June 7: David Andrew Smith
• June 14: Rene Moffatt
• June 21: Bethany & The Guitar
• June 28: Kyle Crosby

24th Annual Taste of Arlington
(May 22, 2011, noon - 5pm)
Ballston area
A lively street festival with a wide sampling of foods, local entertainment, and children's activities.
(703) 528-3527

Twilight Tattoo Pageant 2011
(May - June, Wednesday Evenings)
The Ellipse, 1600 Constitution Ave. Washington, DC
A pageant that combines the patriotic spirit and music of a traditional military parade combined with the rich history of the US Army. FREE.
(202)685-2888

U.S. Botanic Garden Shows
(May - October)
U.S. Botanic Gardens
Shows and events throughout the summer.
202-226-7674 or 703) 696-3399

Virginia Senate Republican Caucus' Breakfast
(May 3, 2011 - 7:30 am)
2111 Wilson Boulevard, 8th Floor, Arlington VA
The Virginia Senate Republican Caucus cordially invites you to a breakfast hosted by Alcalde & Fay with special guests U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Congressman Robert Hurt, and Congressman Scott Rigell.

To View Invitation: http://www.senators4va.com/files/uploads/1303409783.pdf

Women's Auxiliary BBQ Dinner
(May 21, 2011 - 5:30 pm)
1804 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA
The Salvation Army Alexandria Corps Women’s Auxiliary is holding an old-fashion barbeque dinner on Saturday, May 21, Armed Forces Day, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Corps located at 1804 Mount Vernon Avenue in Alexandria.

The event will feature Over the Hill Farm’s freshly roasted pulled pork, macaroni salad, baked beans, corn bread, a beverage and dessert. Over the Hill Farm is ranked 5th in the nation for whole pig barbequing.

The cost is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for a child plate consisting of a hot dog, chips and a beverage. Anyone showing a U.S. military ID at the door will receive a 10% discount. All proceeds from this event will benefit programs offered by The Salvation Army Alexandria.

For additional information and tickets, call 703-836-2427.

Arlington Arts Al Fresco
(May-September)
Throughout Arlington, VA
Free performances at locations around Arlington feature all types of music, dance and theater for all ages.
(703) 228-1850

Ballston Farmers Market
(Fridays, May - October, 11am - 3pm )
9th and N. Stuart Streets
Welburn Square across from the Ballston Metro station.
Produce, cheeses, breads, gourmet sauces and maple syrup. Free lunchtime concerts and chefs' demonstrations.
(703) 528-3527

The Commandant's Own
(May - August)
U.S. Marine Corps Barrack and Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington
Performances by the United States military and the Drum and Bugle Corps.
(202) 433-2927

Crystal City Farmers Market
(Tuesdays, May – October, 3pm - 7pm)
Crystal Drive between 18th and 20th Streets
For more information, visit the Crystal City Farmers Market Web site.

Independence Day Celebration and Parade
(July 3)
Fairfax, VA
Parade through historic downtown area beginning at 10 a.m. Also, musical entertainment and fireworks display. FREE.
(703) 385-7949

Independence Day Parade
(July 4, 11:45 am)
Parade featuring floats and entertainment, going down Constitution Ave. at 7th St.

Marine Corps Sunset Parade and Concerts
(July - August) Tuesday Evenings only. Exact Dates TBD.
Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA
The US Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the Silent Drill Team are featured. FREE. (Free shuttle bus services available from the Arlington Cemetery visitors' center parking lot starting at 6 p.m.)
(202) 433-6060, (202) 433-4011

Marine Evening Parade
(May - August) Fridays only, 8:45 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. Exact Dates TBD.
Marine Yards, Washington, DC. FREE.
Full ceremony featuring the United States Marine Band.
Reservations generally required.
(202) 433-6060

Military Band Performances
(May - September)
U.S. Capital (West, Front) and National Mall
For information Army Band (703) 696-3399, Marine Band (202) 433-4011, Navy Band (202) 433-2525, Air Force Band (202) 767-5658

Rosslyn Farmers’ Market
(Thursdays, May – October, 11:45 am to 3 pm)
Wilson Boulevard and N. Oak Street
For more information, call (703) 522-6628 or visit the Rosslyn Market Web site.

Screen on the Green
(July-August) Exact Dates to be announced.
The Mall, between 4th and 7th Sts., Washington, DC
Annual event featuring a very large movie screen playing classic films.
FREE.
(877) 262-5866

U.S. Botanic Garden Shows
(mid May - mid October)
US Botanic Gardens
Shows and events throughout the summer.
202-226-7674

Arlington's Commemorative Observance
(Every Sept. 11, 9:15 am)
Courthouse Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., at the Courthouse Metro station

Come to (Orange Line) Arlington County remembers the lives lost at the Pentagon and honors those who responded to the attack and honors those who responded to the attack with a ceremonial tolling of a bell 184 times, once for each victim. The program includes a combined honor guard, the singing of the National Anthem, a moment of silence at 9:37 a.m., and the tolling of a bell.

Arlington County will hang U.S. flags from overpasses and buildings and asks that building managers and residents hang flags in a display of "Flags Across Arlington."

Cancer Prevention and Treatment 5K
(September 17, 2011 - 10 am)
2100 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA
The race will take place at Bluemont Park in Arlington. The race has both adult and children's divisions. All levels of runners are welcome. The race will benefit the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund.

Labor Day Concert With The National Symphony
(Labor Day)
West Lawn of the Capital Building
Concert includes the National Symphony Orchestra and various bands.
FREE.
(202) 619-7222

Memorial 5K
(September 11)
Crystal City, VA @ 6 PM
Annual Police, Fire & Sheriff 9/11 Memorial 5K Race : Held in honor of the victims of 9/11, and as a tribute to public safety personnel who responded that day. The race course begins and ends in Crystal City, taking runners past the Pentagon.

Military Band Performances
(May - September)
U.S. Capital (West, Front) and National Mall
For information Army Band (703) 696-3399, Marine Band (202) 433-4011, Navy Band (202) 433-2525, Air Force Band (202) 767-5658

Prayer Vigil for Peace at the Washington National Cathedral
(September 11)
Intersection of Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues in northwest Washington, D.C.
The Cathedral will be remembering 9/11 victims and families during our daily noon service at noon on September 11. On Sunday, September 9, the Cathedral will be participating in the Unity Walk, and one stop along the route is Washington National Cathedral.

Rosslyn Farmers’ Market
(Thursdays, May - October, 11:45 am to 3 pm)
Wilson Boulevard and N. Oak Street
For more information, call (703) 522-6628 or visit the Rosslyn Market Web site.

Rosslyn Jazz Festival
(TBD)
Gateway Park, Rosslyn, VA
Annual jazz festival featuring various artists.
FREE.
(703) 696-3399 and (703) 522-6628.

U.S. Botanic Garden Shows
(May - October)
US Botanic Gardens
Shows and events throughout the summer.
202-226-7674

Opening Season for Symphony Orchestra of Arlington
(November 5, 2011)
James Lee Community Theatre
2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA
6:00p.m. Opening reception 7:30 concert, Dvorak Symphony #9 ("New World")
9:00 Dessert reception

Kiwanis Club of Arlington – 40th Annual Oyster Feast and Pig Roast, Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 5-8pm

The Kiwanis Club of Arlington is holding its 40th annual Oyster Feast and Pig Roast on Saturday November  5, 2011  from 5 pm-8 pm. This is an Arlington event you shouldn't miss. This year they are expanding the menu to include some vegetarian items. Meet local candidates for office, be served by local officials, and see your friends and neighbors. This is our largest fundraiser, and all the net proceeds go back to the community.

Funds go towards the club's sponsored youth program that includes: CKI Club at Marymount Univ., and Key Clubs at Yorktown H.S., Washington-Lee H.S. and Bishop O'Connell H.S. Money will also be contributed to a variety of other community organizations that help children in the community.

Visit http://www.arlingtonvakiwanis.com  to learn more about supporting this event.

Please consider participating this year. Bring your friends and families. You can reserve advance tickets online or by phone, or contact: 

Ted Kramer, Chase Realty

703-304-1140

Ted@TedKramer.com

www.TedKramer.com

Dominion Hills Craft Show November 5, 2011 @ 10a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dominion Hills Community House 6000 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205

The Eight Annual Dominion Hills Fall Craft Show will present 12 local and regional artisans featuring: paintings, jewelry, fine woodturning, papercutting, stationery, handbags, pottery, bath and body products, piggy banks, sweets, homewares, and baskets. Admission is free and all are welcome. Come and browse these original, handcrafted works for unique and reasonably priced gifts for the holidays -- or for yourself! Light refreshments will be served.

The Arlington Philharmonic's free Fall 2011 concert will be held on November 6 at 3:00pm

Washington-Lee Auditorium.  Music Director A. Scott Wood will lead the Philharmonic in selections from Gustav Holst's Brook Green Suite, Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring and other American and British gems.  The Philharmonic's strings are joined by woodwinds and piano, and several solo turns round out this unforgettable performance for both long-time music lovers and those beginning to appreciate the art of music.  Admission is free (donations are appreciated).  Seating for this concert is available on a first-come, first-served basis.  The Washington-Lee Auditorium is located at 1301 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22201.  METRO riders: Washington-Lee Auditorium is equidistant between the Virginia Square and Ballston stations on the Orange Line.
More information about the Arlington Philharmonic is available at www.arlingtonphilharmonic.org.

Veterans Day at the Women's Memorial
(November 11, 2011)
Women's Memorial Ceremonial Entrance, Arlington National Cemetery
Annual Wreath Laying and Veterans' Day Ceremony
(800) 222-2294

20th Annual Lyon Park Not-Just-a-Craft Fair, Lyon Park Community Center, November 19, 2011 @ 9:00 a.m.

414 N. Fillmore Street, Arlington, Virginia  22201

Lyon Park Community Center.  Handmade crafts, baked goods, lunch 11a.m.-2p.m., farmers market and Alaskan Malamute adoption and petting 9a.m.-3p.m.  FREE. 

www.lyonparkcitizens.org

Washington Sinfonietta to Perform, with Principal Conductor Joel Lazar and Pianist Alex Peh, November 19, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m.

5 Thomas Circle, Washington, DC  20005

www.washingtonsinfonietta.com

The Washington Sinfonietta is pleased to present internationally acclaimed Pianist Alex Peh in concert on Saturday, November 19th at 7:00pm at National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005. Under the direction of Principal Conductor Joel Lazar, The Sinfonietta will perform Schubert Overture to Rosamunde, Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1, and Schumann Symphony No. 2. Tickets are $20 for Adults, $15 for Seniors & Students, and free for attendees age 19 and under. Call (202) 580-6535 or email info@washingtonsinfonietta.com for more information

Senior and Special Needs Dog Adoptions Nov. 20, 2011 @12:00pm

PetMac 822 N. Kenmore Street, Arlington, VA

All-breed dog rescue group K-9 Lifesavers (www.k-9lifesavers.org) is celebrating their “I Need Love Too” campaign to encourage people to adopt dogs who are viewed as“less adoptable” than other dogs. Rescue groups such as K-9 Lifesavers have a harder time finding homes for certain dogs due to breed prejudice, advanced age, and the physical or behavioral issues some dogs who have been living in a kennel or running around on the streets may have. Partnering with pet retail shop PetMAC (www.petmac.org) in Virginia Square, K-9 Lifesavers is holding special adoption events to showcase their senior dogs and dogs with special needs.

Music Festival at St. Johns Georgetown, November 20, 2011 @ 11:00 a.m.
http://www.stjohnsgeorgetown.org/
3240 O St NW, Washington, DC  20007
Features beloved hymns and anthems, along with a selection of poetry and writings of different authors: Christina Rossetti, John Milton, T. S. Eliot, Edna St. Vincent Millay, George Herbert and Madeleine L’Engle. Early seating is advised. Childcare available. No tickets are required. For Further Information 202-338-1796

4th Annual Taste of Virginia's Own:  Charity Wine Tasting, November 30, 2011 @ 6:30 p.m.

1121 N. 19th Street, Arlington, Virginia  22209

Raise your glass to raise funds for a worthy organization at “A Taste of Virginia’s Own,” a unique wine tasting event. Hosted by Kimpton’s Palomar Arlington, the wine tasting will benefit the Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry (NOVAM), an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive HIV prevention education for local youth and direct services to meet the needs of those who are living with HIV/AIDS in the Northern Virginia community

www.novam.org

Community Sing! November 30, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m.

1125 North Patrick Henry Drive, Arlington, Virginia  22205

Community Sing in Arlington!
For singers and non-singers of all ages and abilities. Dr. Ysaye Maria Barnwell of the Grammy-winning Sweet Honey in the Rock will have everyone singing five-part harmonies within minutes. Hosted by the nonprofit Levine School of Music at 1125 N Patrick Henry Drive, near Westover Village. $5 at the door.