Westminster Awards $20,155 in Grants
Westminster Presbyterian Church, a North Ridge landmark church founded in 1940 with a commitment to local mission work, announced the awarding of $20,155 in new grants to five Alexandria charitable organizations: Alexandria Neighborhood Health Services (ANHSI), the Alexandria Seaport Foundation, United Community Ministries (UCM), Computer CORE, and Space of Her Own (SOHO).
Donate School Supplies at Four Sites
Alexandria City Public Schools is collecting school supplies for children in grades K-12. Visit http://www.acps.k12.va.us/back-to-school/ to see the complete lists of needed supplies. The drop-off locations and times are:
Renovation Work At Park Playground
The Mount Jefferson Park Playground, 301 Hume Avenue, is under construction and renovation now through Oct. 12. The renovation will include installation of new play equipment and site furniture, new rubberized safety surfacing, and new drainage systems. The playground and adjacent multipurpose court is closed to the public during construction. For a list of City of Alexandria Playgrounds and Tot Lots, visit http://alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/recreation/info/PlaygroundsandTotLots.pdf.
Alexandria Mentoring Partnership Seeks Volunteers
The Alexandria Mentoring Partnership is looking for volunteers. Interested residents should attend a mentoring information session on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, from 6:30 –8 p.m. A light meal will be served.
Hurley Graduates from West Point
Matthew Brett “Matt” Hurley of Mount Vernon graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on May 26. He received his bachelor of science degree and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army within his chosen branch: Infantry. He has already reported to Fort Benning, Ga. for a succession of training courses.
Become an Election Officer
Residents are invited to become a part of history by serving as an election officer for the City of Alexandria during the Nov. 6, Presidential Election. The Alexandria Electoral Board is looking for civic-minded individuals with basic computer user skills who are interested in the election process and are available to help on Nov. 6.
Ireton Looking To Match, Eclipse Last Year’s Success
Cardinals’ 2011 season ended in heartbreaking fashion.
The Bishop Ireton football team looks to maintain its winning ways.
Hurley Graduates from West Point
Matthew Brett “Matt” Hurley of Mount Vernon graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on May 26. He received his bachelor of science degree and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army within his chosen branch: Infantry. He has already reported to Fort Benning, Ga. for a succession of training courses.
Column: A Pill a Day…
Hopefully will keep the cancer at bay. (I’d say “away,” but let’s be realistic, three and a half years past a NSCLC diagnosis, there is no way, generally speaking, that stage IV lung cancer disappears into the ether; it’s classified as stage IV for a reason.
Friendship Firehouse Marks 238th Birthday
The 100 block of S. Alfred Street was blocked off on Saturday, Aug. 5 for the annual Friendship Firehouse birthday celebration.
In With the Old
Vintage Mirage celebrates new location.
After serving Alexandria for eight years at 210 N. Lee St., Elinor Coleman's Vintage Mirage celebrated its recent relocation with a wine and cheese reception July 26 at the new location on South Columbus Street.
Oh, What A Night!
National Night Out promotes police-community partnerships.
The enthusiasm was infectious across Alexandria as dozens of neighborhoods came together Aug. 7 to celebrate National Night Out, a program designed to promote neighborhood spirit and law enforcement-community partnerships in the fight against crime.
He’s Legionnaire of the Year
Jim Glassman, Vietnam veteran, first to win award in history of Post 24.
Jim Glassman walked into Alexandria's American Legion Post 24 on July 25 expecting the Executive Committee meeting he was attending to be routine. But his fellow officers and board members knew otherwise.
Letter: Irony of Tissue Comment
I note the irony in Ms. Lee Perkins’ letter of July 26 in which she likens the McDonnell administration’s attitude toward women as “disposable as Kleenex.”
Obituary: Ruth Delones Seaton
Ruth Delones Seaton, 82, of Stuart, Fla. died on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart.
Celebrating Obama’s Birthday in Old Town
Hawaii Islanders and Obama supporters celebrated President Barack Obama’s birthday at Hunting Point on the Potomac in Alexandria Saturday, Aug. 4, with a barbeque, birthday cake, and music.
Covert Matters
Hot Day at Polls and No Food
I found the way to Cora Kelly Rec Center about midday Saturday. Took several turns, wrong ones of course, down Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Vernon Avenue then on to Dewitt and Hume. Eventually I got the nerve to stop to ask for directions.
‘Who You Gonna Call?’
Past President, Senior Services of Alexandria
"Mom's in the hospital following a fall and surgery. Just this morning the social worker called to say they are discharging her to a rehabilitation facility tomorrow and I need to approve of the placement! But I don't know anything about this place or what to expect!"
First Day Out
The summer sailing camp at the Washington Sailing Marina on Daingerfield Island is in full till as the students take to boats and try their hands at navigating the wind to the sails.
Letter: Must Work with Republicans
Thoughts on political/party compromise.