Alexandria and Arlington community events, March 14 to 21, 2013

Thursday, March 14

“March 150 - Fundraiser Exhibition,” works by local artists. Proceeds support the March of Dimes. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Target Gallery, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-838-4565, Ext. 4 or www.torpedofactory.org.

English as a Second Language classes, drop-in sessions for all levels, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays and 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays; for intermediate levels: 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays. Charles E. Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St., Alexandria. Free. 703-746-1702, Ext. 3.

“Hearth and Home” exhibit, jewelry, clothing, decorations, sculptures and more by member artists. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery, Studio 18, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-548-0935 or www.torpedofactory.org.

“Craft and Character: Wasteland” exhibit, pen and ink by Matthew D. Kiehl. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Northern Virginia Community College, Margaret W. and Joseph L. Fisher Art Gallery, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. Free. 703-845-6200.

“Power Art” exhibit, artwork depicts different types of power, including emotional, physical, natural, and spiritual, as well as the power of craftsmanship, fabric and recycled materials. Includes 50 art quilts from the nationally touring “Power Suits” collection. Noon-6 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, noon-9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, through March 31, Del Ray Artisans, Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Free. 703-838-4827 or www.thedelrayartisans.org.

“Process: Photography” exhibit, features John Brown, Robert Creamer, Jim Darling and others. Noon-4 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, through April 7. Artist’s show-and-tell, 2 p.m. April 7 , the Athenaeum, 201 S. Prince St., Alexandria. Free. 703-548-0035 or www.nvfaa.org.

Faith, Food and Fellowship, features a noon service with music by J. Reilly Lewis of the Washington Bach Consort; followed by lunch ($5), 12:30 p.m.; and Lewis discusses “The Evolving Nature of Church Music,” and other topics, 1-1:40 p.m. Clarendon United Methodist Church, 606 N. Irving St., Arlington. 703-527-8574 or www.morefaith.org.

“Interwoven: Art.Craft.Design,” video, murals, fiber work, photography, books, mixed media sculpture and paintings by local artists. 1-7 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays and Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, through March 24, Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Free. 703-248-6800 or www.arlingtonartscenter.org.

Seniors energy conservation program, learn ways to conserve energy. 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free with 55+ Pass. Registration required. 703-228-0955.

Seniors Sudoku puzzles, solve puzzles in groups. 1-2:30 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. Free with 55+ Pass. 703-228-0555.

Seniors “Maximize Happiness” workshop, using research techniques. 2:30 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free with 55+ Pass. Registration required. 703-228-0955.