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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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BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, maximum of five players per team, to benefit the Arlington Free Clinic. 7-10 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Yorktown High School, 5201 28th St. N., Arlington. Registration required by Sunday. Each team, $75; spectators, free. 703-216-3969.

MARINE SUNSET PARADES, practice sessions by four ceremonial marching platoons: the Marine Silent Drill Platoon, the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Corps Color Guard and the Marine Rifle Firing Party. 7-8 p.m., Marine Corps War Memorial, U.S. 50 next to Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington. Free. 202-433-6060 or http://www.nps.gov/gwmp.

Wednesday 30

"SLICK" ART EXHIBIT, installation by Julie Camarata. Noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, through Aug. 24; artist's reception, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 7, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Target Gallery, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-838-4565, Ext. 4, or http://www.torpedofactory.org.

SOUTHERN PERSUASION BAND, country rock concert, sponsored by Arlington Cultural Affairs. 5:30-8 p.m., Waterview Terrace, 1919 N. Lynn St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-6966.

BLUE BOOK VALUE CONCERT, rock and swing blues, sponsored by Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. 7 p.m., Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr., Alexandria. Free. 703-883-4686.

Thursday 31

"ARMY BAND DOWNRANGE," concert. 7:30 p.m., Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington. Free. 703-696-3399 or http://www.usarmyband.com.

SETH KIBEL AND BAY JAZZ PROJECT, concert, sponsored by Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. 7:30 p.m., Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria. Free. 703-883-4686.

-- Compiled by RIA MANGLAPUS

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