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.
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.
Fundraiser Yields 126 Thanksgiving Dinners
More than 75 Keller Williams Realty Old Town staff and friends volunteered on Tuesday, Nov. 20, to sort, bag and deliver 126 complete Thanksgiving dinners to families in Alexandria.
Armstrong Hailed as Leader of Year
Chamber honors chef, local businesses.
Cathal Armstrong was honored Nov. 13 by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce as the 2012 Business Leader of the Year.
‘I Voted My Heart’
First-time voter for president waited long time to perform his civic duty.
Nov. 6, 2012 was an important day for 74-year-old Pablo A. Rodriguez. He dressed himself up in a grey suit and a white shirt in the morning, then went to Agudas Achim Congregation with his son-in-law and grandson to cast his ballots.
18th Annual Evening in the Heart of Alexandria
Volunteer Alexandria honored Patty Moran and Lyles Carr at the annual Evening in the Heart of Alexandria reception and live auction on Friday evening, Nov. 2, at Gadsby’s Tavern.
Thanksgiving at the Alexandria Elks Lodge
Thanksgiving dinner were served to senior citizens on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 3.
Fighting for Public Housing Tenants
Dorothy Turner and Gwen Menefee-Smith have helped city progress from its early integration roots.
The two women, both public housing tenants themselves earlier in life, worked tirelessly to improve the quality of living for Alexandria low income and minority residents.
Pumpkin Purveyor for Charity
2011 Living Legend of Alexandria Wendy McGann John.
The vestry approved and dedicated all proceeds to charity. That was a fateful decision. It allowed the ICOH Pumpkin Patch to become the second most successful patch among the more than 1,200 patches run by churches across the nation.
Artist Loses Freedmen’s Cemetery Commission Because He Used Religious Symbols
Traditional African symbols prompted rejection of winning design.
The Contraband and Freedmen’s Cemetery is no stranger to controversy. Now a new conflict has emerged at the final resting place for dozens of former slaves.
New President for ACVA
Patricia R. Washington has been named president & CEO of Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association. Washington’s start date is Nov. 13. She is the third person to lead ACVA since its inception 16 years ago.
Fifth Annual Taste for Giving
Twenty local restaurants and caterers participated in the fifth annual Rotary Club of Alexandria and the Alexandria Rotary Foundation’s Taste for Giving. Proceeds from the event support local charities and nonprofit organizations.
SROs: Making Differences in Students’ Lives
Officers discuss their roles at Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition meeting.
“It’s probably one of my toughest assignments,” Ballantine said at the quarterly meeting of the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria on Sept. 17. “It’s challenging to ensure the safety and security of the kids. But the beauty of this job is it’s not so much about law enforcement; it’s more about mentoring.”