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What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: Feb. 13-16
Valentine's Day, George Washington and a long weekend
Former City Councilman Frank Fannon to host 18th annual food and clothing drive Saturday
Donations of canned food, dry goods and winter clothing will benefit ALIVE! Food Bank, Christ House and Carpenter's Shelter
George Washington Birthday Parade returns Saturday with modified route
Nearly 60 units to march through Old Town; city working to clear snow along parade route
Alexandria Festival of the Book coming to St. Paul's in March
The free one-day event features five historians and biographers exploring America from the Revolution to the Jazz Age.
NeighborShare ALX has distributed more than $32,000 to Alexandria families since November launch
ACT for Alexandria pilot program has helped more than 250 residents, including 115 children, navigate financial emergencies
Alexandria Warehouse Sale extended to Presidents' Day Weekend after cold snap
More than 20 Old Town boutiques offering discounts of 60-80% off through the holiday weekend
Cancer survivor, Air Force veteran launches 12th annual 24-hour fundraiser at Pork Barrel BBQ
Pat Malone, who lives with a rare neurological condition, marks the exact minute he awoke from life-saving surgery by standing for 24 hours at Pork Barrel BBQ
Alexandria kicks off yearlong America 250 commemoration at the Lyceum
City leaders preview tall ships festival, parade and new exhibits honoring the nation's semiquincentennial
Thousands line Old Town streets to welcome Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace
Mayor Gaskins presents proclamation; monk tells crowd of thousands to practice mindfulness, 'react with kindness only'
Five finalists announced for 2026 Heart of Del Ray award
Voting open through Thursday to recognize the business that best serves as the heart and soul of the neighborhood
Frozen Feet 5K to raise funds for local families battling pediatric cancer
Nonprofit's Feb. 21 event at Episcopal High School supports families facing financial toll of pediatric cancer
Three Alexandria community groups seek nearly $30,000 in city matching funds for park improvements
A community garden, a Little League scoreboard and a teen-led skatepark renovation are up for review at a Feb. 19 public hearing
Buddhist monks on 2,300-mile Walk for Peace expected to pass through Alexandria
Group of about 19 monks left Fort Worth in October, are expected to reach Washington, D.C., by Feb. 10; rolling road closures planned in Old Town and along Route 1
Weekend Guide: What's happening in Alexandria Feb. 6-8
A full weekend: Restaurant Week wraps up, Old Town Warehouse Sale and Super Bowl Sunday — but bundle up
Nominations due Thursday for annual Heart of Del Ray award
Community invited to recognize the business that best serves as the heart and soul of the neighborhood