Art on the Avenue

Art on the Avenue is a regional multicultural arts and music festival which occurs annually in Alexandria. Come help celebrate its 15th anniversary! With more than 300 artisans and crafters taking part, over 10 blocks of handmade arts and crafts, including jewelry, paintings, sculpture and pottery; textiles and clothing; and furniture and home accessories including hand crafted water fountains, glassware and cutting boards will be available. A variety of musicians have signed on to perform throughout the day. Find more information at http://www.artontheavenue.org/

Saturday, October 02
10 am to 6pm

Art on the Avenue
Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22302

Padrino's II

DJ & Karaoke at Padrinos II hosted by STARLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT with the largest selection of karaoke songs in the area. DJ songs from the 1950's up until todays from all genres and both DJ & Karaoke music is updated monthly. Relaxing atmosphere with fun people, dance floor w/ lights. Come on out and have a good time! 21+ no cover. Located between Triangle & Quantico Marine Corp Base. See reviews at http://bit.ly/dlKSeP on Facebook.




Padrinos II
http://padrinos2.com/
703.221.2188
18035 Dumfries Shopping Plaza
Dumfries, VA 22026

Clifton Day 2010

The annual Clifton Day is a non-profit event, raising funds for a variety of local organizations. The festival includes arts and crafts, antiques, demonstrations, a flea market, live music ("The Banjo Man" will again be walking the streets of Clifton strumming to his own beat), children’s activities (including a petting zoo and pony rides) and lots of good food.

Clifton Day is on the Sunday before Columbus Day (usually the second Sunday of the month). In 2010, the event is on October 10th with the rain date the following Sunday on October 17th. Located just outside Washington, D.C., Clifton Day attracts more than 25,000 visitors each year. This year marks the 42nd annual festival. For a map of the area, visit http://www.cliftonday.com/content/map

Historic Clifton Virginia
October 10, Sunday
9am to 5pm

Chapel Road and Main Street, Clifton, VA 20124
http://www.cliftonday.com/.

International Housekeeping Week Celebration

Our Housekeepers keep our rooms shining and our guests smiling. While we show our appreciation for our Housekeeping team year ‘round, September 12-18 has been set aside to celebrate International Housekeeping Week to really put the spotlight on them. All around the world, Hilton properties join in to thank the housekeeping department for all their hard work and commitment.

Here at the Dumfries Hampton Inn, we invited our Housekeepers on a cruise- all aboard the S. S. Hampton! Everyday we had an event correlated with our cruise theme. Housekeepers received boarding passes with an itinerary; everyday a different event or an instructional game was held. One day, the housekeepers were surprised with Banana Boat Splits.

At the end of the week, a luau was held complete with leis, rootbeer floats, and some of our male staff in grass skirts dancing the hula! Everyone needs to let loose every now and then, right? :) We just want our employees to know how much we value the service they bring into making Hampton Inn #1 on Tripadvisor http://bit.ly/bwLyWF.

We Love Having You Here!!

INOVA Blood Drive

Recent studies show only 37 percent of people in the United States are eligible to donate blood. Of those, fewer than 5 percent donate on a regular basis. Together with friends, family, business, and media partners, we aim to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation in our community. We ask you to help.

Donors should call 1-866-256-6371 or register online at www.inova.org/donateblood . One must weigh at least 110 pounds, be healthy for 3 or more days and present a photo ID. It is best to eat a meal and drink plenty of fluids 6 hours prior to donating blood. Walk ins are welcome but appointments are given priority.

Sat September 25
10.00AM
Chinn Park Regional Library
13065 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22192

Images Bridal and Fashion Show @ Hilton in Springfield

Looking for budget friendly wedding vendors? Meet with some of the best wedding professionals from across the DC metropolitan area specializing in floral, catering, jewelry, event cakes and more. Enjoy a Bridal Fashion Show, try displayed samples, book services, see live entertainment by Rush Hour provided by Keen, Free admission, parking, lots of door prizes and don’t forget your complementary goodie bag full of great deals and offers.

Springfield Hilton Hotel

http://bit.ly/dbjUC6

Sunday, May 15
11:00am to 3:00pm

6550 Loisdale Road
Springfield, VA 22150

THE LOST SONGS OF BROADWAY, 1950-1960 @ Signature Theater

The 1950s were Broadway's Golden Age – Gypsy, The Music Man, Guys and Dolls, The King and I, West Side Story, The Pajama Game, and My Fair Lady. But what about the songs that got away? Signature performers know their way around a lyric, and they'll showcase some of the best songs of the 1950's that have sadly been lost from the Broadway songbook. Tickets start at $34, to purchase visit http://bit.ly/dCoHZU.

September 14 – 18, 2010
8.30pm

Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA
http://www.sig-online.org/index.htm

Saving Promise Comes to You

Potomac Mills will host the Washington DC leg of the Saving Promise Comes to You 10-city tour. Saving Promise, a national non-profit movement dedicated to taking on domestic violence through research, awareness and action, inspires communities and individuals to speak out about domestic violence. This all day interactive event will be an ideal jump start to Octobers Domestic Violence Awareness Month with domestic violence speakers, artwork, book signings and participation from community groups. For more information about the cause, please visit http://www.savingpromise.us/.

Potomac Mills Mall
Saturday, September 18
11:00 AM
2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge, VA 22192
http://www.potomacmills.com

Twilight River Cruises on the Occoquan

Please join the Prince William Conservation Alliance for a tour of the scenic Occoquan River, light dinner fare and good conservation with fellow nature lovers. All proceeds benefit habitat enhancement - conservation landscaping - behind the Stone House Visitor Center at Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area

PWCA Tour Dock
Wolf Run Shoals Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192

Saturday, Sept 12
5pm

For a list of tour dates and more information visit http://www.pwconserve.org/rivercruise.html

Celebrate the Worker's of America- Labor Day

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.

The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.

2010 Manassas Latino Festival

The 9th Annual Latino Festival will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at the Harris Pavilion in old town Manassas. Fun family entertainment, several dance and musical groups, and great food makes this FREE annual event a great option for a fun, wholesome family day. See the Mexican folk dance group Los Tecuanis and the Panamanian Folkloric Group perform! Enjoy the traditional music of the Mariachi Los Amigos, and hear the new sound of the rock band SinKontrol, who are promoting their new CD, "Cantando por la Paz! Pelukyta the bilingual Clown will bring joy to all ages with his comedy interactive magic show and music. Inflatable games, piatas, and other children activities! Activities and entertainment start at 1pm and will end at 7pm.

For more information, please visit http://www.blogger.com/www.manassaslatinofestival.com

Sunday, September 19
1:00 PM
The Harris Pavilion, Manassas, VA