Robert ‘Old Folks’ Dawkins to be Honored
Memorial unveiling ceremony to be held Nov. 9.
The City of Alexandria will celebrate the legacy of Robert Dawkins, endearingly known as “Old Folks,” at the unveiling of a memorial Nov. 9 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center.
People Coming Together for Good in Time of Need
Fairfax’s American Legion Post 177 helps hurricane victims.
After Hurricane Helene dealt a devastating blow to Western North Carolina – washing away homes and livelihoods and leaving many residents and businesses without drinkable water or electricity – American Legion Post 177 in Fairfax City just had to do something. So it began collecting items for the victims and then delivering them.
‘What Women Do Is Figure Out How to Make It All Work’
Advice for success given at Economic Empowerment Luncheon.
More than 120 people attended the Sept. 25 Women’s Economic Empowerment Luncheon at the Sherwood Center in Fairfax.
Alexandria’s Free Fall Festival for Animal Lovers is Oct. 13
Paws in the Park, benefiting the AWLA, returns to Oronoco Bay Park
Paws in the Park, benefiting the AWLA, returns to Oronoco Bay Park
Rocking the Poise in Springfield
Local teen wins crown at recent national American Miss Pageant
Modeling
Meet the 2024 Legends
Reception set for Nov.7 at GW Masonic National Memorial.
The newest Living Legends of Alexandria will be honored at the annual Meet the Legends reception Nov. 7 at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.
Shepherd’s Center Seeks Volunteer Drivers
Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church (SCMAFC), an all-volunteer organization, is seeking additional volunteers to support its mission of providing free transportation to seniors for medical and dental appointments or run errands to grocery stores and pharmacies.
Beyer Introduces Legislation to Support Older Workers
Beyer Introduces Legislation to Support Older Workers
Creative Vision
Van Landingham celebrated for Torpedo Factory transformation.
Marian Van Landingham, a former Virginia State Delegate and champion of the arts, was celebrated at her home in Old Town July 13 as the driving force behind transforming the Torpedo Factory into a nationally recognized art center 50 years ago.
‘The Lost Weekend’
Local gallery hosts Lennon exhibit.
Members of the Alexandria Rotary Club were special guests July 19 at the Nepenthe Gallery for an exhibit by photographer May Pang, who showcased her candid photographs of John Lennon.
“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington
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