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AlexandriaArlington Community Events July 24-31, 2008

On Saturday, Long Branch Nature Center visitors can learn how former FBI agent Robert Hanssen tried to use the center as a pickup site for money.
On Saturday, Long Branch Nature Center visitors can learn how former FBI agent Robert Hanssen tried to use the center as a pickup site for money. (Courtesy Of Fbi Via Associated Press)
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ORIENTEERING PROGRAM, for children 7 and older accompanied by an adult, take a van ride to Hemlock Overlook and learn how to use a map and compass. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bluemont Park, 601 N. Manchester St., Arlington. $15; registration required. 703-525-0168.

ARLINGTON COURTHOUSE MARKET, art, antiques, collectibles, food, vintage clothing and jewelry. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington. 301-689-1992.

DEL RAY PLANT CLINIC, by Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia, sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension. 8:30-11 a.m. Saturdays, Del Ray Farmers Market, Mount Vernon and East Oxford avenues, Alexandria. Free. 703-228-6414.

ARLINGTON COMMUNITY GARDENING, tour and information on urban gardens discussed by master gardeners. 10 a.m.-noon, Fort Barnard Community Gardens, 2000 S. Walter Reed Dr., Arlington. Free. 703-228-6426.

NATURE AND MUSIC PROGRAM, for children 3-5 accompanied by an adult, a hike in a park and information on sounds found in nature; plus making a musical instrument. 10-11 a.m., Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Rd., Arlington. $2; registration required. 703-228-4747.

"THE LION AND THE MOUSE," for age 4 and older, performed by Classika Theatre. 12:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, through Aug. 17, Classika Theatre, 4041 Campbell Ave., Arlington. $12. 703-824-6200 or http://www.classika.org.

HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR, Ball-Sellers House, built about 1750. 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, 5620 S. Third St., Arlington. Free. 703-379-2123.

CAMPFIRE, stories, animals, songs and s'mores. 8-9:15 p.m., Long Branch Nature Center Amphitheater, 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington. $3; registration required. 703-228-4747.

ROY ZIMMERMAN CONCERT, sponsored by Arlington Cultural Affairs. 8 p.m., Lubber Run Amphitheatre, North Second and North Columbus streets, Arlington. Free. 703-228-6966 or http://www.arlingtonarts.org.

COFFEEHOUSE FILM SCREENING,"Choking Man," about a shy Ecuadoran immigrant dishwasher working in a diner in Queens, N.Y., directed by Steve Barron, sponsored by Friends of the Duncan Library. 9 p.m., FireFlies Restaurant, 1501 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Free; reservations recommended. 703-548-7200.

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COLUMBIA PIKE FARMERS MARKET, produce, plants and crafts, sponsored by Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, Pike Park, South Walter Reed Drive and Columbia Pike, Arlington. 703-892-2776.

GEORGETOWN MARKET, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothing, china, books and art. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sundays, 1425 N. Courthouse Rd., Arlington. 301-689-1992.


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