Clio's Kids History Camp
9 am - 12 pm, Clio's Kids History Camp, at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria. This three-day history camp introduces children, ages 5 through 7, to American history and life in historic Alexandria through artifacts, storytelling, singing and dancing, crafts, old-fashioned games, and visits to nearby historic places. This year campers will explore travel and transportation in Alexandria's past and present! Advance registration is required. Fee of $105 includes snacks and souvenirs. For more information or to register, please visit www.alexandriahistory.org or call 703-746-4994.
18th Century Dance Lessons
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, 18th Century Dance Lessons at Gadsby's Tavern, 138 North Royal Street, Alexandria. Participants can prepare for the Jane Austen ball on August 14 with instruction from dance master Corky Palmer. Learn the basic steps of English country dancing for $12 per class or $30 for the series. For further information call 703-746-4242. Additional lessons will be held on August 5 and August 12.
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Public Meeting
7:00 pm, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Public Meeting on the Mirant Health Report at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria.The ATSDR will release their report on July 12, 2010. The report will have data from air samples -collected near the Mirant facility. After public comment and the meeting, a final health consultation document will be prepared. For more information contact the Office of Environmental Quality at 703-746-4065 or www.alexandriva.gov/Mirant.
Ebenezer Baptist Church Concert
7:30 pm, Ebenezer Baptist Church Concert at Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Free. For more information contact 703-883-4686.
Delegate Herring's Northern Virginia BRAC Working Group Meeting
7:30-9:00 pm. Delegate Herring's Northern Virginia BRAC Working Group Meeting at Ellen Coolidge Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road, Alexandria. VDOT will discuss VDOT"s Traffic Studies, Access Studies and the New Traffic Study that is about to be started for BRAC 133. Department of Army will do a presentation of its TMP. For more information contact the Office of Delegate Charniele Herring, Jennifer Bissett, Legislative Aid, 703- 606-9705, RSVP not required but appreciated so that we can ensure that we have sufficient accommodations.
Music At Twilight Concert
7:00 pm, Music At Twilight Concert featuring Folk by Association (Eclectic Acoustic) at the Fort Ward Park Amphitheater, 4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria. Concerts are cancelled in the event of inclement weather and subject to change without notice. For up-to-date information, call the Special Events Hotline at 703-746-5592.
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
5:30- 7:30 pm, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Connect 113, 113 South Columbus Street, Alexandria. For information about this event contact 703-549-1000 or info@alexchamber.com or www.alexcham.com
Torpedo Factory Jazz Concert
7:00 - 9:00 pm, Torpedo Factory Jazz Concert at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union Street Alexandria. There will be a performance by Reverie Jazz Trio. Free. For more information contact 703-838-4199.
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