Community Corner
Alexandria Restaurant Week, Free Yoga and Duncan Library
Plus, a Red Cross blood drive and the March on Washington.
A glance at the week ahead in and around Del Ray:
Restaurant Week — This citywide event offers up many dining opportunities through Sunday, Sept. 1. Participating restaurants serve a $35 dinner for two or a $35 three-course fixed-price meal. See the restaurant week website for more information on participating restaurants.
Free Yoga — Check out Cool Yoga, a free, outdoor yoga class held every Wednesday in August at 1900 Mount Vernon Ave. This week’s class begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, check out the Cool Yoga event listing posted here on Del Ray Patch.
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Friends of Duncan Library — This group, which presents and supports a variety of activities at Del Ray’s library branch, holds its regular monthly business meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the library’s meeting room. Duncan Library is located at 2501 Commonwealth Ave.
Help the Red Cross — The Alexandria Chapter House of the American Red Cross (123 North Alfred St.) is hosting a blood drive from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Donors will receive coupons for free items from Dunkin’ Donuts.
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March on Washington — Commemorations of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom continue this week. Georgetown Patch has a list of events and exhibits for your consideration.
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