FROM THE TCW PTA:   While we still can't gather in person to support our students who have lost parents to COVID or are living with food or housing insecurity, we can help our social workers provide some hope or perhaps even a moment of joy.  Please give to help our families by purchasing a digital gift card and sending it to our social workers for distribution. Purchase virtual gift cards at https://www.giftcardmall.com/ and submit them to Susan Parcell (susan.parcell@acps.k12.va.us) by Sunday, December 13th.  (Virtual Gift card suggestions ..read more

The region's favorite Thanksgiving morning tradition, the 45th Annual Alexandria Turkey Trot, is moving to a virtual format due to COVID-19.  While the in-person race was cancelled after consultations with local health officials, the community is encouraged to participate in this 45-year tradition during Thanksgiving week.   Registration for the Turkey Trot Is Now Open!     Participants in the Alexandria Turkey Trot complete a five-mile run or walk at the place of their choice any time between Nov. 21 and 29 and log their race times online. In addition to log ..read more

Thanksgiving may look a little different this year, but your dessert table doesn't have too!  George Washington Middle School PTA has partnered with Maribeth's Bakery and the PTA is selling pies (and rolls) to support the growing needs for GWMS families that are hurting this holiday season. The funds from this fundraiser will go toward our gift card campaign to help the community.   The offerings include:       Pumpkin Pie - $20       Apple Pie - $20       Pecan Pie - $25       A Dozen Pull Apart Rolls - $7.50   Pick ..read more

from Seminary Hill Association:   I try not to fill your email boxes with too many emails, but as we predicted, the City is moving full speed ahead with several important meetings and events on a short timeline that I would like to bring to your attention so you can participate if you wish. The first series of events will be 3 lectures sponsored by ACPS in conjunction with the plan to rename TC Williams High School. Dr. Douglas Reed, the author of the very informative book, "Building the Federal Schoolhouse", which contains a large amount of information on TC Williams High School, w ..read more

 A fellow Alexandrian has created a listserv to help unify the different neighborhoods who have been affected by the  recent flooding. Please see the details below. If you would like to join please email Katie at kfwaynick@gmail.com.  Neighbors,   Good evening. My name is Katie and I live on the northern end of Del Ray. After the flooding of July, my street started coming together as a more unified group to press for changes to relieve area flooding. As days progressed into weeks, we have picked up neighbors as far north as Arlandria and as far south a ..read more

 Alexandria - Walk the Block  Who: Alexandria residents who want to start their day on the right foot - particularly students and members of their households (pets included)* What: A socially distanced walk around the block Where: In your neighborhood When: The morning of September 8, 2020 - Before you start your day. Let us know how your walk goes. Tag Alexandria Moves (@ALXMoves) and #ALXWalkTheBlock with a quote, a photo, or a quick hello. Participants will receive an electronic certificate, our version of a digital high-5.*non-walking n ..read more

Friday August 21, 2020 6pm Brookville-Seminary Valley Civic Association, Inc. invites you to join us for our Neighborhood Night to Unite. On Friday August 21st we come together to celebrate our neighborhood and reaffirm our support of a diverse and inclusive community. We stand in solidarity with our black and brown neighbors against bias and systemic racism. We will kick off our celebration with a socially distanced Bike parade through the neighborhood. At the conclusion of the parade we invite everyone to bring their grill down to the end of your driveway and share in one humongous cookout ..read more

Four Alexandria Food Distributions on May 28 and May 30 The City of Alexandria and community partners will distribute food at two locations on Thursday, May 28, and two locations on Saturday, May 30. Those planning to go are encouraged to drive whenever possible; however walk-ups are welcome and encouraged to send one person per family, wear a face mask, physical distance from others by 6 feet and bring reusable bags or carts to carry meals and food home. Food may not be consumed at any site. Food distribution sites include: Thursday, May 28, 4-5:30 p.m.: Charles Houston Recreation Center ..read more

Wheel Day May 24th, 2020 1-3pm Porch Party Celebration Food trucks in the Trinity parking lot. (Details to follow) This year Wheel Day will look a little different. We encourage you all to spend time celebrating our community and each other safely and responsibly from your porch or yard. We ask that you wear a mask when you are out in the neighborhood to keep yourself and our vulnerable neighbors safe and healthy.  Let’s get creative! Have the kiddos chalk up everything. Decorate your yard, your bike in your yard, yourself in your yard. Play music and dance! Do you have a ..read more

some ideas of things to do while you stay away from people and practice physical distancing. BroadwayHD, a streaming service where you can watch Broadway performances. currently has a free seven-day trial Broadwayhd.com Lunch doodles w/ Mo Willems via Kennedy Center https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/ Museums and other sites that have virtual tours and lots of video presentations:  Smithsonian Institute @smithsonian https://si.edu   BBC Earth bbceearth.com Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch (Video) https ..read more