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Soar Like an Eagle
Scouts receive $1,500 Rotary scholarship.
The Alexandria Rotary Club presented Eagle Scouts from the Colonial District with $1,500 scholarships at the organization’s June 6 meeting at Belle Haven Country Club.
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‘Freedom Is Not Free’
Ddedication of the Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center Dec. 12 in Roanoke. Davis and McDaniel, both Alexandria residents, are highly decorated Vietnam War veterans.
Head of the Class
Rotary awards $2,500 scholarships to area seniors.
The Alexandria Rotary Club awarded three $2,500 vocational college scholarships to Alexandria High School students during the organization’s June 6 meeting at Belle Haven Country Club.
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Making Spirits Bright in Alexandria
Hundreds of toys given to families in need.
Hundreds of toys given to families in need.
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Head of the Class
ACHS teacher Eva Irwin surprised with $25k Milken Educator Award.
Photos by Janet Barnett/Gazette Packet
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Circuit Breakers
Titan Robotics begins 10th season.
“We have to design, manufacture, program and test the robot all from scratch on our own.” — Titan Robotics team president Charlie Sokolove
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We the People
Students, DAR celebrate Constitution Week at City Hall.
“Our Constitution is one that has stood the test of time -- longer than any other in world history.” — DAR Constitution Week chair Linda Ferrara
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Bridging the Gap
CCNA hosts community leaders to address health, education inequities.
“As the community celebrates Black History Month, one of the challenges that we don’t often discuss is mental wellbeing.” — Rawle Andrews Jr.
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Warner Visits Neighborhood Health in Alexandria
Roundtable focuses on community health services.
Clinic
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Storm Cleanup Continues in Alexandria
Severe storms leave thousands in the dark; no injuries reported.
Storm clean up
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Interfaith Walk for Peace
Community gathers to walk and pray for peace.
“How do we live with war and peace at the same time, with love and hatred at the same time?” — Rabbi Steven Rein
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Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Inmates
Educational certificates presented to 50 at Detention Center ceremony.
Inmates
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New Coats Distributed to Families in Need
“Building resilient and sustainable communities takes all of us in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors working together.” — Amelia Chasse Alcivar of Hilco Redevelopment Partners