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Who:  Friends of the Duncan Library What:  Annual Fall Book Sale Why:  Because the library (always) needs money When:  November 3-6, 2010 Where:  2501 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria, VA The Friends of the Duncan Library need your donations for their annual fall book sale.  CD's, DVD's, trade paper...
09/28/2010
Whew!  The Canned Pumpkin Shortage is Officially Over. I knew you were worried so I wanted to get the word out right away.  Seriously folks, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means pumpkin bread, pumpkin bars, pumpkin trifle, pumpkin soup, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin cake, pumpkin r...
09/27/2010
A few weeks ago I wrote about the infestations of bedbugs that are seemingly catching a ride in every suitcase in the country.  And then this morning I opened the paper to read about stinkbugs!On the bright side stinkbugs are harmless - they don't bite, they don't sting and they don't carry harmf...
09/26/2010
Although you can approach from the plaza, a walkway and a driveway, the sign, Do Not Enter Fountain caught us by surprise. We aren't sure if they mean, literally, do not get IN the fountain or if it's more of a "caution, do not enter because there is a fountain here." Either way, we did enter, a...
09/26/2010
POTOMAC WEST INTERIORS has developed a monthly (or a least periodic) series of guest speakers.  First intended as a way to bring folks into the store, the series has taken on a life of its own. Owner Susan Driscoll looks for interesting folks who work/live locally and have something of value to o...
09/25/2010
Although I'm a little late getting to it, we have just finished celebrating Virginia Bicylist and Pedestrian Awareness Week.  A key goal of Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Week is to educate citizens in understanding the importance of sharing the road responsibly and with respect.  These are s...
09/24/2010
You have probably passed Elegance Inc. on King Street in Old Town Alexandria a thousand times.  You have noticed the one-of-a kind wedding dresses in the window. You have admired the sumptuous fabrics and luxurious embellishments. But have you ever gone in? No?  Well, let me tell you what you are...
09/23/2010
Alexandria will celebrate it's fourth annual Paws in the Park this Saturday, September 25th from 11:00am to 1:00pm.Paws in the Park is a fall festival with games, costume parade, Doga (dog yoga), pumpkin and face painting, raffles, prizes and treats for kids, dogs, and all accompanying personnel....
09/22/2010
Alexandria is well known for being a dog friendly destination.  Shops keep water bowls and appropriate snacks on hand and "yappy happy hour" is a must do for many local residents.    Still, there are a few places where restrictions do apply. . . These Westies were keeping their humans company on ...
09/22/2010
Do you love books? Do you read to your children at night?  Is a good mystery or thriller the perfect anecdote for a rainy afternoon?  Then the 2010 National Book Festival on the Mall in Washington, DC this Saturday, September 25 is where you want to be. Conceptualized by former First Lady Laura B...
09/21/2010
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