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Weekly fiber artist meetups at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, sharing projects and monthly Show & Tell sessions, with occasional special projects, for ages 13 and up.
Group knitting, crochet, needlepoint, hand‑sewing and felting projects with conversation, new stitch lessons and expertise sharing at Kingstowne Regional Library, Conference Room E151. Ages 18+.
Martha Washington Library hosts a knitting, crochet, needlepoint group where participants bring projects, work at their own pace, and share craft company, for ages 18 and up.
Painting tutorial at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, offering step‑by‑step guidance for the monthly painting or personal artwork for ages 18 and up.
Junk journaling workshop at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library teaches teens to craft scrap notebooks for notes and tickets, meeting biweekly, for ages 13–18.
Coffee, crafts, and conversation at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, where teens create projects using library art supplies and enjoy provided coffee and tea, for ages 13–18.
Artists gather at Del Ray Artisans Gallery to display one or two works for peer advice and feedback; free, donations $1–3 appreciated.
Instructor leads dodgeball fun with gatorskin balls, organizing age‑ and skill‑based teams for safe play at Patrick Henry Recreation Center, for ages 7–12.
Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk at Cameron Run Regional Park honors survivors, remembers loved ones, and raises awareness as participants walk, run, or cheer for all ages.
Safe medication drop‑off at Alexandria Police Headquarters, Fire Station 210, Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray, and Walgreens, all ages.
Experiment painting with pinecones, acorns, and leaves creates new patterns and textures in the Sherwood Meeting Room, Alexandria, registration required, for ages 3–10.
Ghost, Goblins & Ghouls Monster Fun Run (George Washington Middle School) — Costumes, music, treats and spooky fun as participants dash, jog, or stroll the course, all ages.
