Saturday, December 4 – Ornament Decorating Workshop for Families

Get inspired by the colors and patterns of pottery excavated in Alexandria and make a memorable holiday keepsake at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 North Union St. #327, from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants can decorate and take home dough ornaments shaped like artifacts from the museum's own collection. This free event is great for families! For more information, call 703.746.4399 or visit www.alexandriaarchaeology.org.
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Friday, December 3 through Sunday, December 5 - Pet Photos with Santa

Santa Claus is coming to town, and that means it's time to have your pets' photos made with the jolly man in the red and white suit! The AWLA will hold its annual "Pet Photos with Santa" event December 3-5. Drop-ins are welcome, but residents are encouraged to call 703.746.4774 to make your appointment to ensure a spot for your pet.
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Bicycle Donation Program - Wheels to Africa

You Can Help

Do something big this holiday season! Donate a new or used bike to Wheels to Africa, a nonprofit organization whose principal purpose is to work with local youth, ages 10-18, to organize local bike collections and send the donated bikes to communities in Africa. The bikes are used to provide basic transportation for people to reach school, food, water, and medical care. A donated bike can change a life.

A $10 donation is requested with each donated bike to help cover the costs for collecting, storing, and shipping the bikes. A 10 percent discount coupon will be provided from local bicycle stores good toward the purchase of a new bike. Wheels to Africa is an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. A receipt will be provided for your tax-deductible contributions.

Additional drop-off locations to be determined. For more information, please contact Wheels to Africa at 703.534.3723, info@wheels-to-africa.org, or www.wheels-to-africa.org/home.html.

December 11, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Launch Zone, 112 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD 20745

Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4 – Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend and Parade

With the fresh scent of heather and the festive melody of bagpipes, get right into the holiday spirit at the 40th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend and Parade, sponsored by the Scottish Government. The centerpiece of the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend is the parade through historic Old Town, which celebrates the City's Scottish heritage and features more than 100 Scottish clans, bagpipe and drum bands, history reenactment groups, dog clubs, and a visit from Santa Claus. The parade begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 4. Other events, including markets, Scotch tastings, and family activities, will take place throughout the weekend at the George Washington Masonic Memorial at 101 Callahan St. For more information, visit www.scottishchristmaswalk.com.
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