Name: Paws in the Park
Start: 2023-10-15T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Oronoco Bay Park

Oronoco Bay Park

Make plans to join us at Alexandria's biggest festival for animal lovers! Paws in the Park 2023, presented by Amazon, returns to Oronoco Bay Park on Sunday, October 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Paws in the Park brings together shopping, music, food and drink, and -- of course -- lots of adoptable animals. The event is FREE to attend! Additional activities include a silent auction and Family Fun Tent, sponsored by TTR Sotheby's International Realty. Event proceeds benefit the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA). Find more details on parking, vendors, stage schedule (including a doggie costume contest), and more here: <a href="https://pawsintheparkva.com/?fbclid=IwAR2WMKUpoxzTzkqg5UTf8BHFcunIoFjx--7aLW-gaJ9RUP7N5bhdaEs9a6w" rel="nofollow" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://pawsintheparkva.com/</a>

Local Event: Paws in the Park 

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Paws in the Park 

Sunday October 15, 2023: Make plans to join us at Alexandria's biggest festival for animal lovers! Paws in the Park 2023, presented by Amazon,...

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Get Registered, Have Fun, and Connect with Your Community!
Register to vote! National Voter Registration Day is on September 17, and we want YOU to join us at Southern Towers from 3 PM - 7 PM. We’ve partnered with the AKAs, the Black Women's Roundtable, and the National Council of Negro Women to help you register to vote, gather community info, and enjoy food, fun, and fellowship! 🌽✨

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Voter Registration

Tuesday September 17, 2024: Get Registered, Have Fun, and Connect with Your Community!
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Ever watched those mesmerizing cookie decorating videos and thought, "I wish I could do that!"? Wondering what tools you need or feeling intimidated by royal icing? Look no further! This class is designed just for you!
Amalea was once in your shoes! She loved baking tasty treats for her family, but they didn’t always look as good as they tasted. After years of amateur attempts, she decided to dive into classes and transform her cookies from "meh" to "wow!" Now, she's here to share her secrets with you! 
Join our 90-minute class to decorate a half-dozen cookies with three fall inspired shapes! Amalea and her team will guide you through each step, sharing tips and tricks to create stunning cookies. We handle the baking, mixing, and clean-up, so you can focus on the fun. Plus, we offer gluten-free cookies! 
What You'll Learn: 
<ul><li>The differences between various royal icing consistencies</li><li>Best angles for holding a piping bag to create straight lines and curves</li><li>Achieving a smooth finish on your royal icing cookies</li><li>The wet-on-wet technique for adding detailed designs</li><li>Using time to create dimension</li><li>Fixing (and preventing!) mistakes</li><li>Recommended tools and so much more!</li></ul>
This is an all ages, beginner level class, so grab a friend, the family, or make it a date night!

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Fall Cookie Decorating Class

Tuesday September 17, 2024: Ever watched those mesmerizing cookie decorating videos and thought, "I wish I could do that!"? Wondering what tools...

This year, RiverRenew crews completed the Waterfront Tunnel, but critical work continues for Alexandria's once-in-a-generation environmental initiative. Join our team for an inside look at the final phases of RiverRenew!

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RiverRenew Community Listening Sessions

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The tradition continues! Taste of Old Town North celebrates the food, music, shops, and people of Alexandria neighborhood 
Alexandria,VA - August 27, 2024 - Come enjoy the best local food, music and more at the Taste of Old Town North! The Taste will take place Thursday, September 19, 4:00- 8:00 p.m., in Montgomery Park, 901 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA. 
The <a href="https://oldtownnorth.org/taste/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taste of Old Town North</a> is a free, family-and pet-friendly event featuring an artisans’ market, gourmet restaurant tastings, children’s improv with Alexandria Children’s Theater and other activities for all to enjoy, and music from two local bands. Participating Old Town North restaurants include Jula’s on the Potomac, the Perfect Pita, Hank’s Oyster Bar, MacMillan Spirit House, Hotel AKA Alexandria’s a.lounge+bar, St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, and Royal Restaurant.
Alexandria’s Old Town North is a walkable, vibrant and diverse community located next to the Potomac River and seven miles from our nation’s capital. The neighborhood hosts a variety of businesses, restaurants, residences, and parks. 
“The Taste of Old Town North is a tradition I look forward to every year,” says Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson. “The energy and community spirit this event generates is a joy to be a part of. I applaud all our local restaurants, businesses, entrepreneurs, and residents; along with those who visit Old Town North to experience all we have to offer.”
Two local bands will perform at the Taste of Old Town North. Sally and the Mander will perform from 5:00- 6:00 p.m., followed by <a href="https://www.mod.band/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mod</a> from 6:00-7:45 p.m. 
Several local non-profit organizations will provide information on their activities, and opportunities to volunteer including the League of Women Voters, Hunger Free Alexandria, Alive!, and Volunteer Alexandria.
Alexandria Children’s Theater will provide children’s activities including improv. There will also be a demonstration of the Muay Thai fight technique with Amine and the Art of the Samurai with Sensei Marc from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
“The Old Town North Alliance is proud to continue its longtime partnership in support of the Taste of Old Town North, a lively community event that provides a wonderful opportunity for residents, local businesses, and visitors to come together and celebrate all that the Old Town North neighborhood has to offer,” says Sarah Almy, Executive Director, Old Town North Alliance.
The Taste of Old Town North is presented by the Old Town North Community Partnership in partnership with the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, with support from Annual Season Sponsor Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP), the Old Town North Alliance, River’s Edge Yoga, Canal Center, 1199 North Fairfax, and other local community members. 
 
"HRP Group is proud to once again partner with the Old Town North Community Partnership to support this wonderful event that brings the community together each year,” says Michelle Chang, Vice President of Mixed-Use Development at HRP Group. As we redevelop the former Potomac River Generating Station, we're committed to creating a sustainable neighborhood in Old Town North that honors Alexandria’s history while building a vibrant future. Gatherings like the Taste of Old Town North are a perfect reflection of the community spirit that drives our vision forward."
On street parking is available in the Old Town North neighborhood or public parking located at 625 North Washington Street. The rain date is September 26th. For more information visit <a href="https://www.oldtownorth.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.oldtownorth.org</a>.
 
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Taste of Old Town North

Thursday September 19, 2024: 
Media Contact: 
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It’s time for our biggest annual event – the fall Miss Babs Pop Up 
Shop! We are taking it to the streets and will have even more yarn than 
ever. Shop Friday and Saturday outside in our tents. Meet Babs herself 
and see her entire fall collection of designs. Shop yarn for her new 
collection of designs. Shop a new yarn base and, of course, new colors! 
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George Mason's Gunston Hall

Sip on period cocktails and sample historic foods while you enjoy the serenity of Mason Neck by candlelight. Situated in the heart of the historic property, this event offers the perfect opportunity to relax with friends and loved ones.
Participants must be 21 or older.

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Lorton

Cocktails by Candlelight

Friday September 20, 2024: Sip on period cocktails and sample historic foods while you enjoy the serenity of Mason Neck by candlelight. ...

Saturday September 21:  Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge, 8717 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA, 22308

MOUNT VERNON FALL FLEA MARKET &amp; ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VENDORS!!! RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
COMMUNITY EVENT:&nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday, September 21, from 8:00-1:30 PM
Event Address: 8717 Ft. Hunt Rd., Alexandria, VA, 22308
YOU WILL FIND:&nbsp; Antique, Vintage,&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;Crafters/Artisan Vendors 
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VENDORS!!!&nbsp;&nbsp;Artisan and Crafters will be inside the lodge - don't miss them! And it’s air conditioned/heated!
Great Community Event with something for everyone. Up to 45 Vendors and crafters are set up both inside and outside, with unique, antique, vintage, retro and handmade, handsewn gift items available for purchase.&nbsp; Please&nbsp;Support YOUR local vendors who work so hard to offer unique and lovely items&nbsp;to YOU!
Food Vendors: Introducing&nbsp;Benny Diforza's Pizza, a fabulous&nbsp;family restaurant in DelRay. Cake Faith Bakery: delicious vanilla or lemon pound cake, Madeleines - what a treat!! Delicious! Support this cottage industry business! Dee&nbsp;and Family offer delicious snack&nbsp;options and they also sell vintage and antique items. Ice cream Truck:&nbsp; Milk Shakes, frozen fruit smoothies and drinks,&nbsp;shaved ice,&nbsp;soft Serve ice cream 🍦&nbsp; Many vendors will be selling -- with a variety of antiques and vintage items, from the very impractical (but lovely) to the extremely practical - they have it all! This is a flea market with all the normal flea-market, antique, vintage, collectibles,&nbsp;furniture, rugs, vintage clothes, handbags, etc.,&nbsp;AS WELL AS&nbsp;Arts &amp; Crafts Artisans, with handmade items, such as vintage and repurposed/handmade jewelry, and other hand-sewn or&nbsp;handcrafted items.&nbsp; Local Vendors who join on certain dates&nbsp;include&nbsp;a&nbsp;Mount&nbsp;Vernon-area beekeeper, with jars of delicious honey and beeswax products; a local seamstress, knitted and crochet scarves, hats, originals,&nbsp;handbags, beautiful and fragrant candles, as well as handcrafted lavender sachets with fine, fragrant French lavender, handcrafted soaps in molded shapes and a variety of colors;&nbsp;and original art work and other hand-crafted items of many kinds.&nbsp; Enjoy browsing all the&nbsp;handmade items, while enjoying the controlled temperature of the lodge building.&nbsp; Local neighbors are also invited to join as&nbsp;vendors for downsizing, moving, who&nbsp;offer&nbsp;practical yard-sale, household, clothing, shoes, odds and ends, and newer items for sale.&nbsp; Some items are new w/o tags, or new in the box, never used. YOU WILL FIND: Antique, Vintage, Crafters/Artisan Vendors- lovely and cool&nbsp;items for sale On certain dates you will find:
Professional Photographer photo sessions: <a href="https://patriciazyzykphotography.pixieset.com/booking/holiday-mini-session-_-mv-craft-fair?fbclid=IwAR3TZIlr9P0dPmIdFZ0nX_11d_0rLFrZWKdoi9sf6TkQgGT4cgbKlXr7ODc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://patriciazyzykphotograp...</a> 
Diffusers and fragrance crafts, Scentsy products. Handknitted and handmade items. Soaps and Sachets:&nbsp;&nbsp;Gift bags
Plants:&nbsp; House or outdoor&nbsp;plants at great prices! 
Handmade/custom crafted wreaths, gift baskets&nbsp;&nbsp;
Refreshments are available for purchase inside and outside the lodge. 
Don't miss out!&nbsp;&nbsp;There will be fine and interesting antique and vintage items, collectibles of all kinds. There will be a great variety of items for sale -- come take a look!&nbsp; We hope to see you there!
Schedule:&nbsp; This event takes place every third Saturday of the month from March- December in 2024!&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Next Dates:&nbsp; August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21 (+ bonus holiday market Dec 7 or 14)

Local Event: Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge:  FALL FLEA MARKET + ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

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