The Zebra Press - GOOD News in Alexandria, VA

04/22/2021

Z-TV LIVE! With Metropolitan School of the Arts.

Z-TV LIVE! Welcomes Sara Hart of Metroplitan School of the Arts to discuss their upcoming performance of Sleeping Beauty and their appearance at Spring2ACTion.

04/22/2021

City of Alexandria to Renovate Baseball Field Near Mount Vernon Elementary

Work begins April 26 on the ballfield near Mt. Vernon Elementary and Mt. Vernon Rec Center. Find out more below.
AlexandriaVA.gov
#Alexandria #recreation #baseball

Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities has contracted with Premier Sport Fields and Hydro-Tech Irrigation to renovate the Mount Vernon Elementary School & Recreation Center baseball field (2701 Commonwealth Ave.).

04/22/2021

Early Voting Begins April 23 for June 8 Democratic Primary Election

Early voting for Alexandria's June 8 Democratic Primary begins tomorrow. Find all the information you need below.
AlexandriaVA.gov

#earlyvoting #Alexandria

Early voting will begin on April 23 for the June 8 Democratic primary election in the City of Alexandria.

04/22/2021

Spring time means spring cleaning! Clean up your interior design with a fresh paint color. Old Town Ace Hardware has your perfect color match. Use this coupon for $6 off your next purchase! #AceHardware #OldTownAlexandria

Spring time means spring cleaning! Clean up your interior design with a fresh paint color. Old Town Ace Hardware has your perfect color match. Use this coupon for $6 off your next purchase! #AceHardware #OldTownAlexandria

04/22/2021

Carpenter's Shelter Spring2ACTion

Shannon Steene of Carpenter's Shelter describes how #Spring2ACTion helped them continue serving those most in need last year. Consider supporting this vital nonprofit here in Alexandria this year! #ResilientALX2021

04/22/2021

Book the Potomac Experience and enjoy a complimentary welcome toast, a 3-hour table time, and a guarantee that your chosen table will be reserved just for you.

$400 Food and Beverage (F&B) minimum applies, plus tax and 20% gratuity.

A credit card is required to hold the reservation. Cancellation is required no later than 24 hours’ prior to your reservation time, otherwise a $100 fee will be charged.

For reservations call (571) 344-9100 or email [email protected].

#cafe44
#waterfrontdining
#potomacexperience #votedbestoutdoordining

Book the Potomac Experience and enjoy a complimentary welcome toast, a 3-hour table time, and a guarantee that your chosen table will be reserved just for you.

$400 Food and Beverage (F&B) minimum applies, plus tax and 20% gratuity.

A credit card is required to hold the reservation. Cancellation is required no later than 24 hours’ prior to your reservation time, otherwise a $100 fee will be charged.

For reservations call (571) 344-9100 or email [email protected].

#cafe44
#waterfrontdining
#potomacexperience #votedbestoutdoordining

04/22/2021

Z-NEWSLETTER (04-22-21): Alexandria Hospital, Animal Welfare League, Cybersecurity Jobs

The latest Z-Newsletter is here! Take a look at some of our top stories.

Don't Miss the Latest Good News in Alexandria! Your Alexandria Newsletter Community Meeting: INOVA Alexandria Hospital Moving to Landmark Inova Health System will hold a meeting on May 3 to discuss a

04/22/2021

Visit Old Virginia To***co Co at 210 King Street in Old Town. State-of-the-art humidors allow for safe and distanced cigar selection, and the upstairs smoking lounge has WiFi and TVs with comfy chairs to enjoy that cigar... #Cigar #CigarVibes #LoveOfCigars #CigarTraditions #Pipes #PipeTo***co #Selection #Lounge #CigarLounge #CigarInspo #CigarEnthusiast #CigarLife #CigarLifestyle #Smoking #SmokersClub #CigarSociety #Luxury #Shop #To***co #To***coLovers #PipeSmokers #BOTL #SOTL #CigarsOfInstagram #OldVATo***co

Visit Old Virginia To***co Co at 210 King Street in Old Town. State-of-the-art humidors allow for safe and distanced cigar selection, and the upstairs smoking lounge has WiFi and TVs with comfy chairs to enjoy that cigar... #Cigar #CigarVibes #LoveOfCigars #CigarTraditions #Pipes #PipeTo***co #Selection #Lounge #CigarLounge #CigarInspo #CigarEnthusiast #CigarLife #CigarLifestyle #Smoking #SmokersClub #CigarSociety #Luxury #Shop #To***co #To***coLovers #PipeSmokers #BOTL #SOTL #CigarsOfInstagram #OldVATo***co

04/22/2021

Great news from River Bend Bistro!

04/22/2021

Zebra Blood Drive with INOVA at 2800 Eisenhower Ave 22314. Publisher Mary Wadland, giving a $100 gift card from Bastille through a random drawing if blood donors Karen and Sean Kelly were donors with their son!

04/22/2021

Zebra Blood Drive with INOVA at Intelligent Office 2800 Eisenhower Ave NEXT TO THE MARRIOTT! Walk-IN appt available at 1:45 and 2:15 . Put notes in COMMENTS

04/22/2021

Local Nonprofit Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria Hosts Run/Walk/Roll To Rebuild Virtual 5K - The Zebra

Local nonprofit, Rebuilding Together DC • Alexandria is hosting its first ever virtual 5k fundraiser Run/Walk/Roll to Rebuild.

Read thezebra.org to register.

#nonprofit #rebuildingtogether #nationalrebuildingday #goodnewsalexandria #alexandria #dc #washingtondc #community #5k #race #running #fundraiser

https://thezebra.org/2021/04/22/local-nonprofit-rebuilding-together-dc-alexandria-hosts-run-walk-roll-to-rebuild-virtual-5k/

Local Nonprofit Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria to host its first ever Run/Walk/Roll To Rebuild Virtual 5K fundraiser April 24-May 1.

04/22/2021

Celebrate Earth Day today at the Old Town North Farmers' Market, 3 pm to 7 pm at The Montgomery Park, 901 North Royal Street. Our many vendors offer a wonderful assortment of fruits, veggies, cheese, yogurts, baked goods, a variety of fresh herb plants, dried fruits and nuts, fresh frozen seafood, and lots more!!! Get dinner from the newest vendor, Chef Mario of Paella to Go

Mayor Wilson will at the Market to kick off the Reimagined Taste of Old Town North at at 5 pm!

Watch the demos by Mayweather Boxing + Fitness at 4:15 pm and
Seichou Karate at 5 pm.

Celebrate Earth Day today at the Old Town North Farmers' Market, 3 pm to 7 pm at The Montgomery Park, 901 North Royal Street. Our many vendors offer a wonderful assortment of fruits, veggies, cheese, yogurts, baked goods, a variety of fresh herb plants, dried fruits and nuts, fresh frozen seafood, and lots more!!! Get dinner from the newest vendor, Chef Mario of Paella to Go

Mayor Wilson will at the Market to kick off the Reimagined Taste of Old Town North at at 5 pm!

Watch the demos by Mayweather Boxing + Fitness at 4:15 pm and
Seichou Karate at 5 pm.

04/22/2021

Stop By 2800 Eisenhower Ave and GIVE BLOOD! If you want to WALK IN, please private message us! We have an opening at 1:45 p.m.

04/22/2021

Tempest Storm, burlesque star who knew JFK, Elvis, dies at age 93

The legendary stripper Tempest Storm was onethe last of the great 20th-century burlesque stars. She continued performing into her 80s. She died at 93.

“She was the last of the great legends in the golden age of burlesque,” longtime friend and manager Harvey Robbins said. “She was perhaps the biggest of all.”

04/22/2021

Emily Robinson SCAN Spring2ACTion 2021 staff interviews

SCAN of Northern Virginia works to stop child abuse in Northern Virginia by focusing on the child first. #Spring2ACTion provides much-needed funding for them to help those who are so in need. Tune in and learn more. #ResilientALX2021

04/22/2021

Happy EARTH DAY! Today, April 22, 2021 is the 51st anniversary of Earth Day--who knew?
Earth Day is assigned a different theme or area of focus each year; this year’s theme is “Restore Our Earth.”

Most years, Earth Day events range from river cleanups to removals of invasive plants. With social distancing still in place for many of us this April, Earth Day has gone digital. Virtual events, such as environmental lectures and films, will take place on Earth Day (Thursday, April 22). To see a catalog of official events, visit earthday.org.

Of course, social distancing doesn’t mean that you can’t go outside and enjoy nature, as long as you do so responsibly! Nature is not canceled!

#earthday #alexandriava #goodnewsalexandria #globalwarming

Happy EARTH DAY! Today, April 22, 2021 is the 51st anniversary of Earth Day--who knew?
Earth Day is assigned a different theme or area of focus each year; this year’s theme is “Restore Our Earth.”

Most years, Earth Day events range from river cleanups to removals of invasive plants. With social distancing still in place for many of us this April, Earth Day has gone digital. Virtual events, such as environmental lectures and films, will take place on Earth Day (Thursday, April 22). To see a catalog of official events, visit earthday.org.

Of course, social distancing doesn’t mean that you can’t go outside and enjoy nature, as long as you do so responsibly! Nature is not canceled!

#earthday #alexandriava #goodnewsalexandria #globalwarming

04/21/2021

Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Lauren Fisher: Narcissism 101

Lauren welcomes Alycia Burant, LPC, owner of Healthy Minds Therapy. They will discuss how to identify and navigate narcissists in your life.

04/21/2021

Spring2ACTion on Z-TV LIVE: Businesses Giving Back

VIDEO--CLICK GRAPHIC TO START: Local business leaders in Old Town and Del Ray discuss the importance of investing in community and giving back. Join the conversation! Wednesday, April 21, 5:00 pm.

04/21/2021

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Has a New Mobile Vehicle for Onsite Surgeries - The Zebra

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has a new vehicle for onsite surgeries! Affectionately named Waggin' Wheels, the vehicle hosted its first surgery on April 20, and it was a success!

#pets #animals #awla #animalwelfare #alexandriasanimals #surgery #veterinary #vet #events #vehicle #news #goodnews #goodnewsalexandria

https://thezebra.org/2021/04/21/the-animal-welfare-league-of-alexandria-has-a-new-mobile-vehicle-for-onsite-surgeries/

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria successfully conducted its first veterinary surgery in its new mobile surgery and event vehicle.

04/21/2021

Ring in Spring royally! The Royal Restaurant and Cafe is now catering parties for groups of 10-200!

#RoyalRestaurant #Alexandria #carryout

Ring in Spring royally! The Royal Restaurant and Cafe is now catering parties for groups of 10-200!

#RoyalRestaurant #Alexandria #carryout

04/21/2021

Have you always wanted to get a portrait of your pet painted but were afraid of how much it might cost? Well, look no further. Accomplished local artist Rachael Bright f Local Colour Old Town, LLC is still painting at 1970s prices we say!!

Pet portraits start at $100!!!!

Contact Rachael via email if you are interested: [email protected]
#alexandriaartist #petartist #petpaintings #petportraits #bestpetpaintings #occoquanva #localartist

If you have a special product or business, contact [email protected] and tell us about it.

Have you always wanted to get a portrait of your pet painted but were afraid of how much it might cost? Well, look no further. Accomplished local artist Rachael Bright f Local Colour Old Town, LLC is still painting at 1970s prices we say!!

Pet portraits start at $100!!!!

Contact Rachael via email if you are interested: [email protected]
#alexandriaartist #petartist #petpaintings #petportraits #bestpetpaintings #occoquanva #localartist

If you have a special product or business, contact [email protected] and tell us about it.

04/21/2021

AlexRenew Proposing Rate Adjustment to Help Fund RiverRenew Program

Read below for the latest development regarding Alexandria Renew Enterprises' RiverRenew program.

#AlexRenew #cleanwater #Alexandria

Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew) is committed to cleaner and healthier waterways. Today they proposed a second rate adjustment to help fund the RiverRenew program.

04/21/2021

Looking for family fun? Visit Doyle's Outpost ! #FamilyFun #games

Looking for family fun? Visit Doyle's Outpost ! #FamilyFun #games

04/21/2021

DONATIONS NEEDED: Old Town Alexandria Diaper Drive for Community Organizations, May 2 - The Zebra

This is a REALLY BIG NEED everybody--many in our area are still suffering in big ways and need help--the Old Presbyterian Meeting House is running a drive-thru DIAPER DRIVE on May 3 and needs our help. SEE DETAILS in story below. Casa Chirilagua West End Food Pantry #diapershortage #diaperdrive #givingback #alexandriava

Did you know that 1 in 3 U.S. families experience diaper need? On Sunday, May 2, from 12:00-2:30 p.m., the Old Presbyterian Meeting House (OPMH) will be holding a socially distant drive-through diaper drive

04/21/2021

The Dream Project S2A

The Dream Project - VA empowers students whose immigration status creates barriers to education and helps with scholarships, mentoring, community engagement and more. Learn more in this video. #Spring2ACTion #ResilientALX2021

04/21/2021

UpCycle Creative Reuse Center Spring2Action 2021

UpCycle Creative Reuse Center inspires creativity while reducing trash and litter in our landfills -- talk abut a win-win! After seeing their programs eliminated due to Covid, they are eager to get back to the drawing board. Your support via #Spring2ACTion can help! Watch this great video and learn more. #ResilientALX2021

04/21/2021

It’s that time of year!
Spring2ACTion early giving is halfway through. The big day of giving is Wednesday, April 28!
You likely have passed this moving statue heading to vote, or picking up a book at the library, checking out the new exhibit at Del Ray Artisans, or scoring a parking space at Art on the Avenue.
This is the statue of Captain Rocky Versace, the centerpiece of the stunning memorial to Alexandrian casualties of the Vietnam War. The Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the 68 Alexandrians killed or MIA in Southeast Asia.

This year’s fundraising goal is $6,033!
With your help the Friends of Rocky Versace will meeet their goal.
Funds go to sustaining the memorial and plaza grounds as well as maintaining the displays at the Mount Vernon Recenter and holding annual remembrance events for Memorial and Veterans Day.

November 2020 Zebra cover photo by Kelly MacConomy

It’s that time of year!
Spring2ACTion early giving is halfway through. The big day of giving is Wednesday, April 28!
You likely have passed this moving statue heading to vote, or picking up a book at the library, checking out the new exhibit at Del Ray Artisans, or scoring a parking space at Art on the Avenue.
This is the statue of Captain Rocky Versace, the centerpiece of the stunning memorial to Alexandrian casualties of the Vietnam War. The Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the 68 Alexandrians killed or MIA in Southeast Asia.

This year’s fundraising goal is $6,033!
With your help the Friends of Rocky Versace will meeet their goal.
Funds go to sustaining the memorial and plaza grounds as well as maintaining the displays at the Mount Vernon Recenter and holding annual remembrance events for Memorial and Veterans Day.

November 2020 Zebra cover photo by Kelly MacConomy

04/21/2021

This Friday, April 23, Mount Vernon At Home will host a virtual webinar with the Virginia Hospital Center and two other senior villages. Ask all your questions about healthy and safe living?

Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/85289529715175440.

OR contact the VHC Health Department at
703.558.6859
[email protected]

#senior #seniorliving #seniorvillage #health #safety #community #webinar #news #goodnews #goodnewsalexandria

This Friday, April 23, Mount Vernon At Home will host a virtual webinar with the Virginia Hospital Center and two other senior villages. Ask all your questions about healthy and safe living?

Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/85289529715175440.

OR contact the VHC Health Department at
703.558.6859
[email protected]

#senior #seniorliving #seniorvillage #health #safety #community #webinar #news #goodnews #goodnewsalexandria