Eighteenth-Century Dance Lessons at Gadsby's Tavern
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Eighteenth-Century Dance Lessons at Gadsby's Tavern, 134 North Royal Street, Alexandria. Dance master Corky Palmer will lead this fun and educational series of 18th-century English country dance classes in preparation for the Birthnight Ball on February 13.
Singles or couples are welcome at this beginner-level series. The cost for lessons is $30 for the series or $12 per class. Reservations are requested and can be made by calling 703.838.4242 or online at www.gadsbystavern.org.
Potomac Yard Planning Advisory Group Meeting
7:00 pm, Potomac Yard Planning Advisory Group (PYPAG) meeting, in Room 1101 (Sister Cities) at City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria. For more information, please contact Valerie Peterson at 703-746-3858, or by email at valerie.peterson@alexandriava.gov
Opening Reception for “Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art” Exhibition
6:30 – 8:30 pm, Opening Reception for “Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art” Exhibition at the Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe Street, Alexandria.
Explore the history of coiled basketry in Africa and America with this traveling exhibition from the Museum for African Art. “Grass Roots” traces the evolution of an ancient art while examining rice-growing societies which, through the trans-Atlantic slave trade, exported their cultures to America. The exhibition features baskets from the low country of South Carolina and Georgia as well as from diverse regions of Africa, and artifacts, such as basket-making tools. Suggested admission to the exhibit is $2. The opening reception is free. For more information call 703-838-4356 or after February 1,703-746-4356.
Alexandria School Board Policy Committee Meeting
7:00 pm, Alexandria School Board Policy Committee Meeting at the School Administration Offices, Winkler Building Board Room, 2000 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria. For more information contact Rosemary Webb at 703-824-6614.
West End Business Association Networking Happy Hour
5:30 – 7:30 pm, West End Business Association Networking Happy Hour at the lobby bar in the Hilton Hotel at Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria. The evening features free parking, a cash bar and a mini menu of snacks and meals for $5. Members and non-members of the many Alexandria business associations are invited to come and swap business cards. A Welcome Table is provided so your business can announce upcoming events. Reservations are requested. Please contact Portia Hood of the Hilton at 703-845-2613 or at phood@hiltonalexandriamc.com.
Public Hearing on FY 2011 Transit Development Program and Budget
5:30 pm, Public Hearing on FY 2011 Transit Development Program and Budget in the City Council Workroom, City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria. Alexandria Transit Company has scheduled this public hearing on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Transit Development Program and Budget. For more information, visit www.dashbus.com/29720.
Eileen for Delegate Office Opening and Strategy Session
7:30 pm, Eileen for Delegate Office Opening and Strategy Session at 5618 OX Road, Ste. C, Fairfax Station. One month until election day. Eileen Filler-Corn for Delegate’s campaign is off to a running start, I Join the campaign team for Thursday's office opening and strategy session--with one month left. This year, we elected Dave Marsden to serve us in the State Senate. Eileen can fill Dave's Delegate seat--like him to serve Fairfax County in Richmond. isn't serving us in Fairfax County.
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