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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
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Interfaith Alliance Honors Moline
Faith and Freedom Award recognizes work for religious freedoms.
“Jack’s fierce dedication to our Constitution and to the rights of all people have inspired so many of us who are committed to building a country where all belong.” — Interfaith Alliance CEO Rev. Paul Raushenbush
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Turkey Trot Set for Nov. 12
5k route open to all abilities.
“The Rotary Club of Tysons strives to make a positive difference in the Tysons area through the Rotary motto ‘Service Above Self.’” —
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‘Thriving Together’
NAACP 90th anniversary Freedom Fund Gala.
“Every honoree is teaching us something about us as a people and about our community.” — Darrlynn S. Franklin, NAACP Alexandria branch president
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Spooky Science
Mad Science Expo inspires STEAM learning.
Hundreds of future astronauts, scientists, mathematicians and engineers turned out Oct. 21 for the 8th annual Spooky Mad Science Expo, held for the first time at Armistead Boothe Park.
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Pretty in Pink
Inaugural gala raises $60k for National Breast Center Foundation.
Breast cancer survivors were among the attendees who turned out Oct. 20 for the inaugural ALX Pink Gala, held at and sponsored by ALX Community, raising $60,000 for the National Breast Center Foundation.
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It’s Alive!
Fiendish fun in LTA’s Young Frankenstein; special performance set for Oct. 31.
The comedic genius of Mel Brooks comes to life in the Little Theatre of Alexandria’s “Young Frankenstein,” the musical version of the horror movie parody of the same name that first debuted in 1974.
Meet the Legends
Reception to honor local legends to be held Oct. 18.
Photos by Steven Halperson/Tisara Studio
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‘In Darkness There Is Light’
Alexandria Police Department unveils Suicide Memorial.
“Make no mistake -- they are and will always be our brothers in blue.” — Retired Police Chief David Baker
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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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Celebrating Citizenship
Goodwin House honors newest U.S. citizens.
“It is the many places, people and cultures that makes the United States so special.” — New U.S. citizen Nada Boris
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Celebrating a Century
City celebrates local centenarians.
“I have such a wonderful family. I count my blessings.” — 102-year-old Walter Hammersley
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Remembering Parker-Gray
Alumni Brooks is honored at 103rd anniversary.
rig. Gen. Leo A. Brooks Sr. (ret) was the guest of honor at the 103rd anniversary of Parker-Gray High School held Sept. 9 at the Nannie J. Lee Center.