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Alexandria-Arlington Community Events March 13-20, 2008
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AIR FORCE CHAMBER PLAYERS, concert. 8 p.m., George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria. Free. 202-767-5658 or http:/
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SENIORS TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE, for age 60 and older, by AARP volunteers. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays and Tuesdays, through April 15, Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. Free; registration required. 703-228-4403.
ANTIQUES IN ALEXANDRIA, book discussion by Sabine Albersmeier and wine tasting, 6-8 p.m. today, ($35, includes show); rug collector workshop by Daniel Walker of the Textile Museum and collector Harold Keshishian, 10-11.30 a.m. Saturday, ($45, includes show); oral appraisers available 9 a.m.-noon, $5 each item; and lunch ($65) noon, and lecture on decorating with antiques by Rob Brown and Todd Davis ($45, includes show), 1:30-2.30 p.m. Saturday. Show includes displays of furniture and decorative arts by about 60 dealers, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Episcopal High School, Flippin Field House, 3900 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria. Show, $15. 703-548-7469 or http:/
ARLINGTON PLANETARIUM SHOW,"The Planet Control, Solar System Stake Out," by planet investigator Sam Snork. 7:30 p.m. tomorrow-Saturday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Arlington Planetarium, 1426 N. Quincy St. $3; seniors and children 12 and younger, $2. 703-228-6070.
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ALEXANDRIA FARMERS MARKET, meat, dairy products, fish, fruit and vegetables, sponsored by the city. 5:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Market Square, 301 King St., Alexandria. 703-838-5006 or 703-838-4343.
ARLINGTON FARMERS MARKET, meat, dairy products, fruit, vegetables, bread, mushrooms and honey, sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension and Arlington Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources. 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, North Courthouse Road, between North 14th and North Uhle streets. 703-228-6423 or http:/
TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE, for individuals with annual incomes of $40,000 or less, by NVCC student and faculty volunteers. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, 2-8 p.m. Mondays, through April 13, Northern Virginia Community College, cafeteria, Bisdorf Building, Room 228, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. Free; appointments recommended. 703-845-6222.
"KIDS ONLY" FISHING , children 15 and younger accompanied by adults, fish for trout. Volunteers from Trout Unlimited available to help with gear. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bon Air Park, 850 N. Lexington St., Arlington. Free. 703-525-0168.
SWORDSMEN'S RENDEZVOUS, a display, demonstration and discussion of weapons, includes audience participation. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. $5; registration required. 703-838-4242 or http:/
ART WORKSHOPS,11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., topics include "Grant Preparation for Artists," Saturday; "Photographic Focused Mixed Media," March 29; "Press Package Preparation," April 4; and "Marquette or Masterpiece," April 12. Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Each class, $25. 703-248-6800.
"THE STORY OF THE LOST SOCK," for age 3 and older, a puppet show. 12:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, through May 4, Classika Theatre, 4041 Campbell Ave., Arlington. $15; in advance, $12. 703-824-6200.
"INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM," a book discussion by members of Vajrayogini Buddhist Center. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Clarendon Market Commons, 2800 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 500, Arlington. Free. 703-248-8251 or 202-986-2257.
