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Gathering for Generation to Generation Gala

Donley, Greene, Swanson families honored.

More than 350 people turned out March 23 for the annual Senior Services of Alexandria Generation to Generation Gala to pay tribute to families who, through their service to others, have made significant contributions to the community.

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14 Honored as Living Legends

David Martin left “speechless.”

The 6th Annual Meet the Legends reception was held March 21 at the U.S. Patent and Trade Office where more than 250 people gathered to celebrate the 2013 Living Legends of Alexandria.

Potomac Bulletin Board March 27

Information on events taking place in the Potomac area.

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Lyles-Crouch Students Raise Funds for Laboy

$4,000 collected for wounded officer.

Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook visited Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy March 22 to accept $4,000 on behalf of Officer Peter Laboy, who is recovering from a gunshot wound to the head he suffered during a routine traffic stop just steps from the school's playground.

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Things To Do in Alexandria

Ways to be active in welcoming spring season.

As residents prepare to move on to warm weather, blossoming buds and outdoor fun, a number of events and activities can help make this season fun and festive, whether history buff, arts enthusiast, active volunteer or someone who likes to try new hobbies.

Animal Shelter Is Seeking Senior Citizen Volunteers

The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is looking for people with spare time who’d like to help improve the quality of life for homeless animals here.

Alexandria Bulletin Board March 27

Information for events taking place in Alexandria.

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Operation Patriotic STEM

Marymount University makes science fun at Ft. Belvoir Elementary School.

As stomp rockets flew through the air, balloons expanded, and electricity set hair standing on end, children at Ft. Belvoir Elementary School didn’t know which hands-on science activity to try first.

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Current Proposed Design of the Millennium Project

The Millennium expansion project is estimated to add close to 30,000 additional burial and niche spaces to Arlington National Cemetery.

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Spring Fun

Crystal City 5k runs return in April.

Say goodbye to winter woes over a friendly 5k run this April in Crystal City. Races return this spring every Friday, and offer participants a chance to get out and go.

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Batman Visits YMCA

Batman AKA Bruce Wayne, AKA Lenny B. Robinson stopped by the Arlington YMCA on North 13th Street on Friday, March 22, promoting National Inhalants and Poison Awareness Week.

Arlington Bulletin Board March 27

Information on events happening in Arlington.

Mount Vernon Hosts Life after High School Expo

More than a dozen businesses, colleges, public safety, trade union and military representatives participated in “Life after High School Expo” at Mount Vernon High School on Tuesday, March 19. The representatives set up tables outside of the high school cafeteria during all the lunch periods and were available to answer questions about career opportunities, education and training.

Swanson’s Spring Fling Art and Crafts Show

Swanson Middle School PTA organized its first Annual Spring Fling Art and Crafts Show in Swanson main gym on Saturday, March 16. About 15 artists participated and presented varieties of the art — from paintings to jewelry, chocolate to hand-carved gourd art.

Making New and Old Residents Feel Right at Home

Potomac Area Newcomers’ Club members “are always on the go.”

“I don’t know how I would have survived if it hadn’t been for the Potomac Area Newcomers’ Club (PANC),” said Dottie White of Potomac. “This organization was a lifesaver after I moved here from New Jersey to be closer to my kids.