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Part of a 4-day celebration where the focus is on philanthropy and service to Alexandria- where we work, play, live and give. Collection of donations of clothing, furniture and electronics. Food vendors, exhibitors and music.http://springforalexandria.org

Come down to Market Square, take a seat on your own folding chair or one of the area's many benches, and enjoy the musical harmony created by the Alexandria harmonizers, DC's premier barbershop group.

The U.S. Navy Band "Sea Chanters" chorus is the official chorus of the United States navy. The ensemble performs a variety of music ranging from traditional choral music, including the sea chantey, to Broadway musicals. The Sea Chanters perform throughout the United States and often perfom at the White House, the Vice President's home and for other Washington dignitaries.

Join a Civil War Santa-era at this family-fun holiday event that explores how Christmas was observed during the Civil War. The program features living-history interpreters, a Vicotrian Christmas tree, period music, refreshments, readings of 'The Night Before Christmas' and a patriotic Santa Claus inspiraed by Thomas Nast's Civil War cartoon. Guided tours of the fort, weather permitting.

The festival provides an opportunity to share Armenian culture with the local community through Armenian food and entertianment. Funds raised will be used for charitable projects in Armenia.

The Friendship Firehouse Festival celebrates the 237th anniversary of the Friendship Fire Company, founded in 1774. Enjoy birthday cake, craft and food vendors, and a special display of antique and modern firefighting equipment. Free fun for kids of all ages!

Half marathon and 5k thorugh the Holmes Run and Ben Brenmen park area.

Contact Nicholas Penebianco for more information at president@mc.coop.org or (301) 807-8529.

Program for children aged 6-12 with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities. This program includes arts and crafts, games, sports, exercise, life skills and oportunities for socialization. There are monthly themes events and activities. This program is FREE!

5 K sponsored by the Patent and Trademark Society. Anyone can attend this event.

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities conducted a Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey during May and June of 2011. The purpose of the survey was to establish priorities for the future development of parks, recreation, cultural facilities, programs and services within your community.