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Five fun weekend events

  • WHAT: An open-mike coffeehouse for all ages that is held quarterly
  • WHEN: Friday, September 23, 7 p.m.
  • WHERE:
  • HOW MUCH: Free

  • WHAT: A fundraiser for Michele Nellenbach who is a candidate for the Fairfax County School Board - Mount Vernon district
  • WHEN: Friday, September 23, 7 p.m.
  • WHERE: 1003 Emerald Dr, Alexandria, VA 22308
  • HOW MUCH: $25

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  • WHAT: A monthly bridge group that is hosted by Aldersgate
  • WHEN: Friday, September 23, 7:30 p.m.
  • WHERE:
  • HOW MUCH: Free

  • WHAT: A group of adults from Aldersgate organizes a weekly evening of volleyball open to all
  • WHEN: Friday, September 23, 8:45 p.m.
  • WHERE:
  • HOW MUCH: Free

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  • WHAT: A craft show with jazz music and refreshments
  • WHEN: Saturday, September 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • WHERE
  • HOW MUCH: Free

  • WHAT: A fundraiser hosted by the Edison HS cheerleaders to benefit the school's cheer squads
  • WHEN: Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • WHERE: Edison High School, 5801 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310
  • HOW MUCH: Donations accepted

  • WHAT: Author Dorel Callender will discuss and sign her cookbook and offer samples of Carribean recipes
  • WHEN: Saturday, September 24, 2:30 p.m.
  • WHERE:
  • HOW MUCH: Free

  • WHAT: Fort Hunt-based rock band Black Moon Tonic will perform in a neighborhood sports bar and restaurant in Woodbridge.
  • WHEN: Saturday, September 24, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
  • WHERE: Brittany's Restaurant & Sports Bar, 12449 Dillingham Sq, Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • HOW MUCH: No cover

  • WHAT: An opportunity to meet Republican elected leaders and candidates hosted by the Colonial Republican Women
  • WHEN: Sunday, September 25, 12 p.m.
  • WHERE: Lee District Park Sprayground, Rose Hill Dr & Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310
  • HOW MUCH: $35
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