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Fund for Alexandria’s Child Seeks Sponors for Holiday Gift Giving

ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Fund for Alexandria’s Child enhances the lives of foster children who live in the city.  This fall, the organization has been hard at work looking for sponsors. The mission of this annual tradition is to give everyone a happy holiday. A mass email sent out Nov. 13 reports 155 families have been matched …

On Aging–How I Feel About Giving Up Driving and Getting Around in New Ways

Alexandria, VA – I didn’t learn to drive until I was 26. I had to know. Newly separated with four young children, I needed to find a job outside the home, and that meant driving there. I grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., where we walked or took public transportation almost everywhere. In the Washington, D.C. …

SLIDESHOW: Community Celebrates Nine New Living Legends of Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Thursday November 7, 225 people converged on The George Washington Masonic National Memorial on a balmy starlit night to usher in this year’s Living Legends of Alexandria (LLA). Each year, the LLA board reviews select individuals who have been nominated by coworkers, family or friends for their significant contributions to the …

Bishop Ireton Student David De Costa Earns Highest Honors in 2024 Naval Horizons National Contest

ALEXANDRIA, VA – David De Costa, Bishop Ireton Class of 2026, earned the highest honors in the 2024 Naval Horizons National Contest. Naval Horizons is a STEM educational video series and essay contest that introduces students to the science and technology challenges facing the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The nationwide contest, sponsored by the …

The Hotlist: Where to Volunteer in Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA-Below find the latest volunteer opportunities in Alexandria. To volunteer, register online at volunteeralexandria.org. Wednesday, November 20, 5 to 9 p.m., Volunteer at Readers Take the Stage — Wright to Read needs volunteers to assist with their annual community event. Volunteers will help with check-in, the raffle, and managing stations. Dec 11 through 14, Volunteer …

Housing Alexandria Celebrates 20 Years of Changing Lives

ALEXANDRIA, VA-This year marks the 20th anniversary of Housing Alexandria. For the last two decades, the nonprofit has provided this city’s families with affordable housing and support services. Through its work, the organization has changed countless lives. “We are incredibly proud of the work we have done over the past 20 years,” said Jon Frederick, …

Hysteria and High Jinks in Sondheim’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Signature Theatre

Not just funny, but side-splittingly funny – plus zany, goofy, clever, punny, sideways, witty, gummed up, nutso and nonsensical. And that’s just the plot. Is there a plot? Well, yes there is. It’s there to support the jokes and innuendos, swordfights and belly dancers. Did you say belly dancers? In Greece? Sure, toss that in …

Come Out for Alexandria’s Holiday Parades Dec. 7

ALEXANDRIA, VA-During Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend, celebrate the return of two of the region’s top signature events, the 53rd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade sponsored by Wegmans in historic Old Town Alexandria at 11 a.m. and the 24th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights sponsored by Amazon along the Potomac River shoreline at 5:30 p.m. with dockside activities from 2 …

ALIVE! Welcomes New Truck That Will Increase Capacity to Alleviate Food Insecurity

ALEXANDRIA, VA-ALIVE! leaders, leaders from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and members of the Alexandria community came together during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday morning to celebrate the arrival of a 26-foot refrigerated food truck at ALIVE!’s Old Town warehouse. Jennifer Ayers, Executive Director at the food and housing insecurity organization, said …

PHOTOS: 2024 Alexandria Film Festival Winners Are…

ALEXANDRIA, VA—The Alexandria Film Festival (AFF) concluded its 18th annual program with the announcement of 13 awards to films and filmmakers in this year’s festival. “As we bring the 18th annual Alexandria Film Festival to a close, we are thrilled and honored to be able to celebrate these filmmakers and their resonant stories with this slate of …

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