Todd Nedorostek, Arborist on Wheels
Through Tour des Trees, he combines love of trees and cycling.
Todd Nedorostek enjoys two things in his life: taking care of trees and cycling. The 42-year-old certified arborist of Alexandria participates in a fundraising event called Tour des Trees, which enables him to combine these two passions.
Alexandria School Notes: Oct. 3, 2012
School notes
Fundraising Regatta
The 19th Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta, held Sept. 7-8 at the Washington Sailing Marina in Alexandria, raised nearly $150,000 for blood cancer cures.
Letter: Campaign Donations
The November ballot is long and complicated and includes the local races at the end, after the national and state contests. Please make sure to vote and remember to complete your ballot by voting for the local candidates of your choice.
Editorial: Last Week to Register to Vote
To vote on Election Day, you must be registered at your current address no later than Oct. 15, 2012. Registered voters should have received a new voter card in the mail by now. You can check your registration status online by visiting the State Board of Elections website at www.sbe.virginia.gov. There you can also download a voter registration form and mail or fax it to your elections office address.
Letter: Questions for School Candidates
Is the school system doing all it can to prevent students from dropping out of school? If not, what more could be done? These are difficult questions, but ones we hope the candidates will grapple with.
Picnic Benefits Friendship Firehouse
The historic Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association hosted an afternoon picnic on Sept. 23 in Aspen Green at the Virginia Theological Seminary.
Race Alert
Half Marathon to affect GW Parkway traffic.
The 3rd annual Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon will be running from Mount Vernon Estates to National Harbor on the George Washington Memorial Parkway on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 7.
Alfred Street Baptist Church Hosts Health Fair
Screenings, demonstrations highlight annual event.
Hundreds of attendees turned out Sept. 29 for the 2012 Alfred Street Baptist Church Community Health Fair.
Letter: Bigger Than Union Street
We don’t need to adopt another T&ES debacle. BRAC 133 was enough.
Brief: Support Alive! At Reunions
During the month of October, Reunions, a specialty shop of antiques, home furnishings, gifts and accessories, is donating 5 percent of its proceeds to ALIVE! (Alexandrians InVolved Ecumenically) which provides direct services for people in need including assistance with shelter, food, furniture, financial aid and early childhood education.
Armstrong Makes D.C. Debut
Local chef creates menu for National Gallery of Art.
Alexandria Chef Cathal Armstrong debuted his latest signature dishes at the National Gallery of Art's Garden Café Oct. 2 in celebration of the new Masterpieces of American Furniture Exhibit.
Be Prepared: What's on the Ballot?
Early voting (technically voting absentee-in-person) is already underway in Virginia, so you can go out and vote this week.
Column: TC Students Organize Against Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and students at T.C. Williams High School are gearing up to spread the word.
Commentary: Much Happening at SSA
October is a busy month for Senior Services of Alexandria, and we are working hard on behalf of our seniors to make sure that we are providing services that will foster independence and self sufficiency. As such, we have two events scheduled to help us provide these services and our Gazette-Packet readers are invited to attend.
Uncorking the Possibilities
Local builders say wine storage options are almost limitless.
From those who sip an occasional glass of Chianti with friends to enthusiastic oenophiles, the notion of owning a wine cellar is fascinating to many people. In fact, a recent U.S. Luxury-Home Market survey by Wine Trends, a wine-consulting firm, showed that 67 percent of respondents were interested in incorporating wine storage into their homes.
Alexandria Sports Briefs: Titans Surrender 60 Points In Loss to South County
T.C. Williams football falls to 1-3.
Ireton Girls’ Soccer Loses to Undefeated Holy Cross
Coach Leon looking for more intensity from talented Cardinals.
The Bishop Ireton girls' soccer team lost to Holy Cross on Sept. 25.
Classified Advertising Sept 26, 2012
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Brief: Dance Center Hosts Family Event
Metropolitan Fine Arts Center of Alexandria is hosting their 13th annual family open house on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 1-4 p.m., featuring free dance and fitness classes for all ages, seminars and workshops, arts and crafts vendors, performances, a meet and greet with center staff, as well as refreshments.