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Del Ray Cafe and Partners Donate $40K to ACT for Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – To celebrate Del Ray Cafe’s 10th anniversary, owner Margaret Ticer Janowsky committed 5% of all May sales, which came to $10K, plus another $30K from match partners, the Jen Walker Team of McEnearney Associates, Wendy Brown with the Surviving Survivors Fund, and Tom Crowley & Chris Nielsen. On Monday, June 6, Del Ray Cafe and the match partners delivered a $40K check to ACT for Alexandria (ACT).
"Bright Futures" Campagna Center's Spring Benefit Raises Vital Funds for Students
Alexandria, VA – On June 2, the Campagna Center held its first in-person spring fundraising event in three years at the George Washington Masonic Temple, bringing together supporters dedicated to ensuring that Alexandria’s children and families receive the education and support they need to thrive. “Seeing everybody back together like this matters,” said Dr. Tammy Mann, president and CEO of the Campagna Center.
Virginia Public Art Among Top 100 Finalists for CODAaward
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Two public art installations in Virginia are among the Top 100 finalists for a prestigious CODAaward, given to those who successfully integrate commissioned art into interior, architectural, or public spaces. CODAworks is the center of the commissioned art economy and a trusted resource to find and hire talented artists, creative teams, and qualified contractors who are experienced in the creation of commissioned artwork.
Alexandria Retirement Community Celebrates Pride Month with Music
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Today, the residents of The Fountains at Washington House, a Watermark Retirement Community in Alexandria, had the time of their lives when music legends Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, Nancy Sinatra, and Chaka Khan visited their residence. The performances by spot-on impersonators were part of the community’s Pride Month celebration. The show, titled Salute to the Divas and Devos, was hosted by VanHook Productions, LLC.
Goodwin Living Hosts Pickleball Tournament in Support of Alzheimer's Association on the Longest Day
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Today, in recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, Goodwin Living hosted a Pickleball Marathon as part of the Alzheimer’s Association’s “Longest Day” fundraising efforts at Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads. The event supported the Alzheimer’s Association’s initiatives in expanding access to cognitive and dementia care.
Alexandria's ESP Tea & Coffee Presents the Chaga Latte
ALEXANDRIA, VA — You might have heard the terms “mushroom coffee” or “mud water” circling the internet, but what exactly is this drink? What can it do for you, and where does it come from? Sometimes referred to as a “coffee alternative,” this drink comes from the chaga mushroom that primarily grows on birch trees in colder climates throughout the Northern Hemisphere. The chaga mushroom is a parasitic organism, so harvesting it is beneficial to the birch tree as well as to our health.
Alexandria's Chinquapin Wahoos Open Summer Swim Season with a Win
ALEXANDRIA, VA — On Saturday, June 18, The Chinquapin Wahoos, the swim team made up of children from all across Alexandria, opened the Colonial Swim League season with a win over the Sequoia Farms Stingrays. Strong performances in the relays helped lift Alexandria’s only public summer swim team to a 255-176 victory. Following a division win last season, the 15-18-year-old boys squad looks set to dominate again, sweeping all four strokes.
Collecting Athletic Wear for Women at Friends of Guest House
Summer’s here and it’s time to get into great shape, right? This summer, Cool Yoga in Del Ray is participating in their tenth year with “Fit for the Fourth”. Between now and the Fourth of July, they will be collecting athletic wear for women at Friends of Guest House, a residential program that helps women successfully reenter the community from incarceration.
Alexandria's Bright Futures Spring Benefit Raises Vital Funds for Students
ALEXANDRIA, VA — On June 2, the Campagna Center held its first in-person spring fundraising event in three years at the George Washington Masonic Temple, bringing together supporters who are dedicated to ensuring that Alexandria’s children and families receive the education and support they need to thrive. “Seeing everybody back together like this matters,” said Dr. Tammy Mann, president and CEO of the Campagna Center.
Alexandria's Art League Presents a Trio of June Exhibits
This June, the Art League Gallery presents a trio of exhibits: The Spirit of Carnival by Beverly Valdez and the June 2022 Landscape Exhibit, in the Gallery through July 3; and the 2022 Student/Faculty Show, online through July 15. Headquartered at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, The Art League, Inc. is among the nation’s largest and oldest multi-service organizations for visual artists.
ACPS Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. Resigns
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Yesterday, June 10, the Alexandria City School Board announced the resignation of Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr., effective August 31, 2022. This announcement was made after a board meeting yesterday morning, followed by a message sent via email from Dr. Hutchings to ACPS staff and families. “It has been both an honor and a pleasure to work alongside Dr. Gregory C.
Alexandria's Charles Houston Advisory Council Receives $25,000 Grant from AT&T
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On June 8, AT&T presented a $25,000 check to the Charles Houston Advisory Council in support of the 2022-23 School Year and Summer Coding Classes for kids at the Charles Houston Recreation Center (CHRC). The check presentation event featured Mayor Justin Wilson, Vice Mayor Amy Jackson, and representatives from AT&T and the Advisory Council.
Del Ray Cafe and Partners Donate $40K to ACT for Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Monday, June 6, Del Ray Cafe, along with the Jen Walker Team of McEnearney Associates, Wendy Brown with the Surviving Survivors Fund, and Tom Crowley & Chris Nielsen, delivered a $40K check to ACT for Alexandria (ACT). Margaret Ticer Janowsky, owner of the Del Ray Cafe, committed 5% of all May sales – amassing to $10K along with another $30K from their match partners – to be donated in celebration of Del Ray Cafe’s 10th anniversary.
ACPS Students Build Bike-Powered Watering System to Nurture School
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Today, Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) celebrated a student-built bike-powered watering system for the school’s garden at an event at George Washington Middle School (GWMS). Sixth-grade STEM club students built the system under the guidance of their science and STEM teacher, Alonzo Mitchell, so that they could pump water from a rain barrel to keep their school garden healthy.
Alexandria Teens Organize to Stock Five Local Food Banks
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On May 19, a semi-truck filled with 40,000 pounds of food arrived in Alexandria from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center regularly delivers truckloads of donated food on a national and international scale, but more food is being taken to locations in the United States, including Alexandria, VA, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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