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Tight Knit Circle of Friends

Women gather each week to create and connect.

The soft click-clack of knitting needles is barely audible over the chatter that fills the library of Margaret Overcash’s McLean home. She and three of her oldest friends have gathered for their weekly knitting session.

Debra Roepke Appointed Executive Director of Alexandria Seaport Foundation

The Alexandria Seaport Foundation Board of Directors has Debra Roepke as Executive Director. A distinguished nonprofit leader and recognized expert in volunteer engagement and management, Roepke will spearhead a transformative journey for the Foundation, leading initiatives to expand the Foundation’s capacity, enhancing the skills-based Apprentice Program, and aligning efforts with the evolving needs and aspirations of the young adults the foundation serves.

“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington

“Flourishing After 55”

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Painter Dispels Common Myths of Mosaddeq Coup

Painter Dispels Common Myths of Mosaddeq Coup

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Police Officer Joins Parade for Dying Boy

During the Jan. 10 meeting of the Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). Capt. Dan Spital, the station commander, took a few minutes to honor one of his officers, MPO Mike O’Brien.

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Fairfax NAACP President Michelle Leete – A Champion for Civil Rights

The Fairfax County NAACP branch announced the sudden passing of its president, Michelle Leete, last weekend.

Town of Herndon Appoints Director of Parks and Recreation

Town of Herndon Appoints Director of Parks and Recreation

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Children’s Connection - Charles Barrett Elementary School, Alexandria City

Charles Barrett Elementary School, Alexandria City

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Mosaic Elementary School Artwork

Oakton

Children and Teen Connection

Children and Teens Connection

Blue and Pink Poem by Kowkab S Mahboobi, 6, Grade 2, Clifton

Blue and Pink Poem

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Kissed by a Camel, Nibbled on by a Goat

St. Christopher’s Episcopal recreates the nativity, live.

Nativity scene comes alive

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Teens Artwork and Poem

Vienna

Children and Teen Connection

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Making Spirits Bright in Alexandria

Hundreds of toys given to families in need.

Hundreds of toys given to families in need.