Ball in the House Comes to Alden Theatre
Group brings musical entertainment “a cappella.”
An evening of lively, fun a cappella style singing will be in store for audiences at the Alden Theatre.
Brief: Churchill Road Students Win Scrabble Championship
Brief: On Saturday, Nov. 17, Churchill Road fifth graders and Scrabble team members Tanner Iverson and Ethan Pham won first place in Division B of the 2012 DC School Scrabble Championship at Janney ES in Washington, D.C.
Brief: McLean High School Performs for Elementary Schools
Brief: The award-winning McLean High School Theatre Company is taking a new holiday show on the road.
Great Falls Farmers Market Opens for Winter
The Great Falls Farmers Market vendors and local shoppers requested a year-round farmers market in Great Falls, and this past Saturday, Dec. 1, the first winter market day opened.
Great Falls Kicks Off Holidays
Annual tree lighting event is once again a community favorite.
The annual Great Falls tree lighting ceremony was off to a brisk but cheerful start Saturday evening as families, friends and community members piled onto the open field to celebrate the much anticipated tree lighting ceremony.
Brief: The Great Falls Historical Society’s Old-Fashioned Christmas
The officers and board of directors of the Great Falls Historical Society welcome the entire community to join them on Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the historic Great Falls Grange to enjoy the fine musical talents of more than 50 Cooper Middle School Chorus and Orchestra members in a performance of seasonal music.
Mike Oliver: A Volunteer for All Seasons
Santa is in his blood, which he’s donated over 35 gallons.
One does not often get to sit down in a chair next to Santa Claus; the usual seat is in his lap. But Mike Oliver, who is Santa’s number one helper in Alexandria, took time during a respite after the busy Christmas rush to be interviewed about the numerous activities that led to his selection as an Alexandria Living Legend.
Black Friday Shoppers in Old Town
Black Friday Shoppers were busy in Old Town the day after Thanksgiving.
Ginzler Receives 1st National Spirit Award
Currently the senior director of the Center for Supportive Services at the Jewish Council for the Aging in Rockville, Md., Elinor Ginzler was presented with the At Home Alexandria’s 1st National Spirit Award last month.
Soprano Voice Radiates along Waterfront
Impromptu singing gathers audiences.
The sound emanating from King Street in the area of Old Town Alexandria will cause people to stop in their tracks and turn their heads.
10th Annual Toast to Hope Raises $65,000
Event supports SCAN’s local child abuse prevention programs.
More than 270 people turned out Nov. 17 for the 10th annual Toast to Hope, a garden-party themed gala that raised more than $65,000 for SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) of Northern Virginia, a local nonprofit that leads child abuse prevention efforts across the region.
Building for Success
Commonwealth Academy dedicates new Lower School.
Parents, prospective parents, educational professionals and neighbors joined Mayor Bill Euille, Police Chief Earl Cook and Fire Chief Adam Thiel Nov. 13 as Commonwealth Academy officially dedicated its new Lower School.
Desperately Seeking Santas
Black Fire Service Professionals to host annual toy drive.
The Black Fire Service Professionals of Alexandria are looking for donations from community partners in preparation for its 12th annual holiday toy party for underprivileged and at-risk children.
Bows, Baskets and Bikes
ACVA launches “Alexandria Cares” corporate service program.
Holiday spirits were high as the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association launched Alexandria Cares, a corporate community service program in partnership with the nonprofit Get Out and Give Back to offer corporate groups the opportunity to include service projects in their Alexandria-based business meetings.
Alexandria’s Own Fashion Archivist
An Old Town native with vintage style helps others keep their memories alive.
Siobhan “Bunny” McDonough grew up running through the alleys on Prince Street, playing games with her brothers and living it up as a tomboy.
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