One More Page Books (2200 N. Westmoreland St., Arlington) is hosting its first ever national observance of Bookstore Romance Day, titled “A Carnival of Love” on Aug. 17 starting at 10 a.m as fans will join to celebrate romance novels and the authors who write them.

There are multiple opportunities for volunteers interested in helping out seniors in the local Fairfax County area.

The role of Annie is played by Alyssa Kiffer and Dara Kearney, both rising eighth-graders.

Their owner only had this to say: “It’s the last time I leave them alone with Lion King playing in the background!”