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π± The Nutcracker and 10 more events
Happening soon: Bingo Night at the J on the Mantua Patch calendar

Hello Mantua! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! βοΈ
Coming up on the calendar:
- The Nutcracker at Center for the Arts
- Country Dance in Alexandria. Lessons: Line dances Ah Si! & Mamma Maria and Couples Two Step moves at Lincolnia Senior Center
- Fairfax Saxophone Quartet, βA Jazzy Christmasβ, @FairfaxHS at Fairfax High School Auditorium
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
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- Thursday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 51 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and windy, temps: high: 59, low: 24.
- Saturday: Cooler with periods of sun, with a high of 46 and low of 36 degrees.
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π Upcoming Events in Mantua
β Featured events β
- Bingo Night at the J
Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- The Nutcracker
Center for the Arts , 4373 Mason Pond Dr , Fairfax
7:30 pm - Country Dance in Alexandria. Lessons: Line dances Ah Si! & Mamma Maria and Couples Two Step moves
Lincolnia Senior Center , 4710 North Chambliss St , Alexandria
6:00 pm - Fairfax Saxophone Quartet, βA Jazzy Christmasβ, @FairfaxHS
Fairfax High School Auditorium , 3501 Lion Run , Fairfax
6:15 pm - City of Fairfax Band, βChristmas in Fairfaxβ, @FairfaxHS
Fairfax High School Auditorium , 3501 Lion Run , Fairfax
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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π Events Nearby
- Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church Meeting
Falls Church, VA Calendar , 300 Park Ave. , Falls Church
9:30 am - Playtime with Early Literacy Center
Mary Riley Styles Public Library , 120 N Virginia Ave , Falls Church
11:00 am - Memory CafΔΕ at Walter Reed
Walter Reed Community Center , 2909 16th St S , Arlington
1:30 pm - Concert in Lights at Spotsylvania Towne Centre
Rubins Walk Holiday Lights , 23 Rubins Walk , Fredericksburg
6:00 pm - πβ¨ A Merry & Bright Christmas Cookie Class! β¨π
6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Company , 1140 International Pkwy , Fredericksburg
6:00 pm - Potomac School Boys Varsity Basketball @ Flint Hill
Flint Hill School , 3320 Jermantown Rd , Oakton
6:00 pm - Human Services Advisory Council Meeting
Falls Church, VA Calendar , 300 Park Ave. , Falls Church
6:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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π Nearby News
Fairfax
- Winter Initiative Spotlight: Mental Health Support & What Help Looks Like in Fairfax County (wordpress.com)
- 1:49/3:57 IMer Jacob Anderson Announces Commitment To George Mason's Class Of 2030 (swimswam.com)
- Fox rescued in Fairfax County after being stuck in fence (wtop.com)
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