Ongoing Alive Volunteer Opportunities
Fresh Produce Gleaning- Tuesday Mornings Join the Friends of Urban Agriculture/Plot Against Hunger Glean Team. Help harvest fresh produce for our neighbors.
Seniors Quilt Keeps History Alive
History is kept alive in many ways—through historical novels, ballads, folklore passed down through the generations. For one group of Arlington seniors, local history of the now closed Lee Center is being kept alive through the display of a quilt they pieced together in 2000.
O’Leary to Lead Visit Alexandria
Tourism exec named new CEO of city’s destination marketing.
Todd O’Leary, a 27-year veteran of the travel and tourism industry, has been named the president and CEO of Visit Alexandria.
Helping People Become Healthy and Strong
Omni Wellness & Performance opens in Fairfax City.
Wellness
William ‘Bill’ Gimblett
Former mental health counselor dies at 81; memorial set for July 14.
Former mental health counselor dies at 81; memorial set for July 14.
“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington
After 55
Volunteers Recognized at Annual Leadership Luncheon
Citing the hundreds of hours from volunteers working with Arlington County’s 55+ centers, County Board Chairman Libby Garvey said, “If we had to pay these volunteers, it would have cost the County $230,545.16.”
Service Above Self
Jim Carmalt, center, was sworn in as the 2024-2025 president of the Rotary Club of Alexandria at the organization’s June 25 meeting at Belle Haven Country Club.
A Fond Farewell
Visit Alexandria bids adieu to Patricia Washington.
The annual Summer Social hosted by Visit Alexandria was bittersweet this year as the event served as a farewell to Patricia Washington, who for 12 years has served as the organization’s president and CEO.
Living Legends of Alexandria: Col. James Paige
Visionary leads community activism.
When Jim Paige was growing up in Robinson County, N.C., he had dreams of becoming a professional baseball player. The youngest of five siblings, he was a gifted athlete but realized the odds were against him.
Celebrating Fatherhood
Father’s Day is June 16
June is a month for Dads and grads with families across the region preparing to celebrate fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers as Father’s Day approaches June 16.
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