The Santa train arrives in Alexandria on December 5th, 12th and 19th. Tickets can be purchased at Whistle Stop Hobbies in old town at 130 S. Royal St. Ticket have to be purchased and picked up in person but you can call 703-549-4912 for more details.
‘The Little School Around the Corner’ is holding an open house this coming Saturday.
Here’s the announcement from the school:
Please join us at The Del Ray Montessori School for our Fall Open House (adults-only) on Saturday, November 12 from 9-11am.
100 East Windsor Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 (The Del Ray United Methodist Church)—Second Floor.
Come and see our classroom and find out more about Montessori education. We look forward to your visit!
I can’t wait to take my kids to see Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theater’s production of The Sound of Music. It opens this coming Friday!
November 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7:30 pm
November 13 and 20 at 3:00 pm
Carl Sandburg Middle School, 8428 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria
Nov. 8th from 6-7:30 p.m. is a Resource Parent Information Meeting for individuals interested in becoming adoptive and/or foster parent for the City of Alexandria. A the meeting there will be talk about the children the city serves and the process for becoming a licensed resource parent. The meeting is at the Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street.
For more information, call Chrissy Levine at 703-746-5858 or christine.levine@alexandria.gov
On Monday, Nov. 7th from 7 -9 p.m. the Alexandria Preschool Directors will be hosting a free event to learn about the 2012-2013 Kindergarten program and elementary schools in Northern VA
area including Alexandria city public schools and representative from 20+ independent schools. Parents will find out when and where to register children for kindergarten and will learn about Alexandria’s citywide special programs. School principals, kindergarten teachers and other school professionals serving kindergartners will be on hand to visit with parents and students and talk about the academic and social activities in the kindergarten year. The fair will take place at the First Baptist Church of Alexandria.
Call Dory Herman-Sample at 703-998-8795 with any questions.
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ow is the ANNUAL AGUDAS ACHIM PRESCHOOL SALE, Children’s Extravaganza! Lots of stuff at amazing prices!
ONE DAY ONLY!! 8am-3pm. Cash Only. Items donated from over 50 families!- Infant – size 8. Toys, puzzles, games, Pack n’ Plays, Maternity clothing and gear, backyard toys, riding toys, books, DVDs and MUCH, MUCH MORE! Agudas Achim Congregation 2908 Valley Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302.
Emmanuel Church Bazaar
Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Get a jump start on your holiday gift shopping! 
For Children: Secret Santa Shop; face painting; Holiday-themed crafts!
Silent Auction: Chincoteague Island Getaway; The Chieftan’s/Kennedy Center
concert tickets; Stay at a Wrightsville Beach condo; Sugar House Day Spa
gift card and basket; Tickets to Little Theatre of Alexandria’s Noises Off
and A Christmas Carol; National Cathedral Tour and Tea; PBS/Ken Burns
Prohibition gift basket; Gift certificate to Taqueria Poblano; Alexandria
Symphony Tickets; Original artwork; fabulous gift baskets and much more!
Vendors: Jewelry by local designer Amy Kavelman; TLC Bows (children’s bows,
tutus and pettiskirts); Back Alley Beads; Luxury Sheets; Talking Design
Jewelry; Mindy Makes (children’s aprons, capes, dolls); Silpada jewelry;
Byers Choice Carolers; Thirty-One Gifts (monogrammed bags); The Dressed Up
Nut; paperwhite bulb kits; and don’t miss the cute stuffed animals, hand
knitted sweaters, wreaths and other crafty items created by Emmanuel’s
Wednesday Sewing Group!
Bake Sale! We’ll have lots of tempting sweets (apple pies, cakes, cookies)
along with frozen casseroles and soups! If you are able to make a frozen
casserole or soup, please place it, with a prominent label, in Emmanuel’s
freezer before November 5. Leave your labeled baked goods – individual
wapping is appreciated – in the kitchen by the morning of November 5.
And don’t forget about the Holiday Lunch! Homemade soups and salad, hot
dogs, cupcakes!
The picture is from one of the vendors, TLC Bows.
Top of the Town Walk Around
This Saturday, November 5th, 9:30 – noon
Join the Mayor and some of our local fitness gurus for some active fun with
your family. Walk the stairs of the Masonic Temple! Work out with CrossFit OldTown.
Do potato sack races and cardiokick boxing with Fit2Be and meet firefighters and check out their truck!
Play games on the YMCA’s moving playground! This event is free with activities for all ages and abilities.
Arlandria Fall Festival
Saturday, Nov. 5th from 2-4 p.m
Fairlington community Center, 3308 S. Staffod St. , Arlington
Bring the family out for a day filled with pumpkin carving, face painting, bobbing for apples, cornhole, jumbo jenga,pinatas, popcorn, cotton candy, music prizes, fun and more…
Children’s Book Signing & Reading – The Christmas Pumpkin by Debbie Reece at The Christmas Attic
Friday, November 4
4-6PM
Children of all ages are invited to meet author Debbie Reece and the debut of her new book at the Christmas Attic titled The Christmas Pumpkin.
About the book:
James wants to show everyone what a green pumpkin can do for Christmas. Follow him while he dreams of ways to decorate his pumpkin for Christmas. Many people will laugh at this idea. Will he get a chance to turn his green pumpkin into something special before Christmas Eve? The story helps readers understand that if you believe in something, you can make it happen. It sweetly conveys the significance of some holiday traditions through the eyes of a child.
The event will include a reading, signing, and special green pumpkin coloring activity. Reading and coloring activity are free. Books available for sale.
