Friday Art Practice

Fri · Sep 11·Fort Hunt Park (Pavilion A), 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308

Come to Fort Hunt on September 11 at 7:30 PM for a special screening of Das Boot at Pavilion A! Every Friday in September, a new movie will screen. In lieu of previews, a park ranger will deliver a talk about how each movie connects to Fort Hunt’s twentieth century history and this year’s sub-theme of science and techn…

Fri · Sep 11·10 AM – 11 AM·Police Headquarters · Alexandria

The City's 25th annual remembrance ceremony will honor the victims, survivors, first responders, and all who were affected, and will recognize those who risked or gave their lives responding to the attacks to save others. Join City officials and staff for a presentation of colors, remarks by Mayor Alyia Gaskins and pub…

Fri · Sep 11·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Come and chat with other caregivers while the kids play together. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Thu · Sep 10·6 PM – 7 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

This group meets weekly and is a great way to find a crafting community. When we aren't in the big meeting room we gather in the Teen area. If you are working on a project, need help or just want to knit with others, join us! All artists and crafters are welcome!

Thu · Sep 10·3 PM – 5 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Share your projects, tips and ideas, and enjoy the company of other crafters while you do your craft of choice. Any portable handwork is encouraged.

Sat · Sep 12·2 PM – 3 PM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Create your own colorful squishy to take home! Get creative with this fun hands-on craft. All materials provided. Registration Required. Ages 6-12.

Sat · Sep 12·5 PM – 7 PM·Green Spring Gardens Location, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312

Choose between 5 p.m., 5:45 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. for a 30-minute workshop. Join us after hours in the Horticulture Center. View the glasshouse tropicals in the light of the setting sun and peruse the art exhibit while enjoying a refreshing mocktail made with herbs grown at Green Spring Gardens. Then use a curated selectio…

Thu · Sep 3·12:30 PM – 1:30 PM·Reston Regional Library — Reston Meeting Room 1 , Reston Meeting Room 2

Using your senses, memories and joy of discovery and words, poet Sherri Waas Shunfenthal will guide you in creating and enjoying poems. There will be teaching, discussion, and writing, as well as time to share poems and prompts to get us started. Bring a journal to enhance with poetry. Your level of poetry knowledge or…

Thu · Sep 3·1 PM – 2 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Group Study Room · Alexandria

Practice speaking English with a library volunteer and other students in a relaxed atmosphere. This is an in-person class. For adults. No registration required.

Thu · Sep 3·1 PM – 2 PM·Oakton Library — Oakton Conference Room

Practice English with a native speaker in a small group setting. Walk-in Only.

Thu · Sep 3·1 PM – 2 PM·Great Falls Library — Great Falls Conference Room

Practice speaking English in a small group led by library volunteers. Receive assistance with meeting your English learning goals and discover library resources to help you improve. Participants of all levels of fluency (beginning, intermediate, advanced) are welcome. Registration required. 6 seats available. Adults