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Fri · Sep 18·Fort Hunt Park - Pavilion A, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308

Come to Fort Hunt on September 18 at 7:30 PM for a special screening of The Great Escape 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 a…

Fri · Sep 18·8 AM – 5 PM·Voter Registration Office, 132 N. Royal St. · Alexandria

September 18 is the first day to vote early in person for the November 3 General Election. The Voter Registration Office is open from 8am to 5pm. For all in-person early voting hours, as well as information on voting by mail, please check the website referenced below.

Fri · Sep 18·8:30 AM – 5 PM·Lyceum · Alexandria

Alexandria Forum: Nothing But Independence The American Revolution in Virginia was more than a war – it was a Revolution of Ideas that continues today. From the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to the hometown of George Washington, Alexandria and this region played a unique role in the birth of the new nation. The Alex…

Sat · Sep 19·10 AM – 11 AM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Meeting Room (E103) · Alexandria

Join us for our first makerspace activity for teens: the earthquake-resistant building challenge! Our hands-on engineering challenge will teach teens about the importance of the environment when designing architecture, and what types of structures tend to be the most stable in this type of natural disaster. We will pro…

Sat · Sep 19·1 PM – 2 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library · Alexandria

Join us for our first maker space activity for school age kids. In this program you will get hands on experience designing Tabletop Soccer, Space Helmets and Trains from cardboard using a Chomp Saw. All materials will be provided. Ages 6-11.

Sat · Sep 19·2 PM – 4 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

Book journaling is where reading, scrapbooking, and journaling come together! Whether you're a maximalist or a minimalist in how you like to decorate, book journaling is a fun way to keep a record of your reading for the year. Composition notebooks will be available for those who haven't started a book journal. Already…

Thu · Sep 3·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Do you enjoy crafting? Join us for Crafty Club, a special program for kids who enjoy making things! This month we'll be making a 3D layer art scene. This craft is designed for ages 9-13. Please register each child individually. All supplies provided

Thu · Sep 3·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library · Alexandria

Join us for a discussion of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. This group meets at Bunnyman Brewing, 9514 Workhouse Way Lorton, VA 22079. New members welcome! Adults.

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 12 PM·Kings Park Library — Kings Park Meeting Room · Burke

Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and encouraging group. Limited to the first 14 attendees. Adults.

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 2 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library — Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab

Come work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects. No registration needed. Just drop-in!