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Three Days Until Cub Scout Pack 3600 Completes Scouting For Food 2011

The Boy Scouts of America and Safeway sponsor a yearly food drive to feed families in need. Saturday November 12, 2011 in the morning Pack 3600 Cub Scouts will return to Delray to pick up the Scouting For Food Bags that were dropped off last Saturday. Here are some answers to frequently asked …

Government

Sierra Club Partners with Virginia Business Owners to Demand Clean Energy Investments

Alexandria, VA – Local clean energy business owners and advocates joined the Virginia Sierra Club in a press conference today to urge Virginia’s energy regulatory agency, the State Corporation Commission, to support clean energy development. They called on the Commission to approve Dominion's …

Accomplishments

Center for Alexandria's Children Awarded Accreditation

CENTER FOR ALEXANDRIA’S CHILDREN EARNS ACCREDITATION FROM NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE  National Children’s Alliance recognizes the Center for Alexandria’s Children for its delivery of high quality and effective services to child abuse victims through accreditation  Alexandria, VA–The Center for …

Awareness

The NOVA Coalition Discusses Relevant Community Issues with Representatives from Governor Robert McDonnell’s Administration

The NOVA Coalition Discusses Relevant Community Issues with Representatives from Governor Robert McDonnell’s Administration Predominantly African American nonprofit organizations welcome the open dialogue Alexandria, Virginia, October 2011 - Representatives from the NOVA Coalition, a coalition of …

Accomplishments

Cub Scout Pack 3600 Scouting For Food

The Boy Scouts of America and Safeway sponsor a yearly food drive to feed families in need. Cub Scout Pack 3600 will be dropping off food collection bags in the Del Ray Neighborhood on Saturday November 5, 2011 to be filled with canned food in an effort to help replenish our area Food Banks. On …

Accomplishments

Kennedy Center’s Production Features Artwork by Commonwealth Academy Students

As the curtain rose for “The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful and Her Dog!” at the Kennedy Center’s Theater for Young Audiences on October 14, close to 60 lower and middle school students from Commonwealth Academy held their breath in anticipation of seeing their original artwork on stage. At …

Accomplishments

Cub Scout Pack 3600 visits the Alexandria Sanitation Plant.

On October 20, 2011 thanks to the Alexandria Sanitation Authority and Lisa Racey; six Cub Scouts:  Sadeek (Wolf), Austin (Bear), Romario (Bear), Giovanni (Webelo),          John Henry (Webelo), and Elijah (Webelo), are that much closer to earning their NOVA Pocket Patch in the Science Category.  …

Social Notes

Payroll Network Partners with iTransact to Offer Free Analysis of Maryland, D.C. and Virginia Businesses’ Credit Card Processing Fees

Two Customer-Service Focused Companies Seek to Educate Trusted Advisors and Businesses About Common Hidden Fees; 85 Percent of Companies Could be Paying Less   Maryland, D.C. and Virginia companies are increasingly conducting business by accepting credit card payments; however, 85 percent of …

Social Services

Rebuilding Together Alexandria Releases Top Home Tips to Help Neighbors in Need

Rebuilding Together Alexandria Releases Top Five Energy Efficient Home Tips; Encourages Community to to Help Neighbors Winterize ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Winter takes it toll on the health and welfare of low-income homeowners—many of whom are elderly, disabled and veterans.  That’s why Rebuilding Together…

Promotions

Sierra Club & Coffee

Sierra Club & Coffee Please join us for a cup of coffee, tea, or hot coco Sunday, October 23rd from 2-3:30pm at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub in Alexandria. Enjoy the relaxing aromas while learning about the great ways Sierra Club is protecting our planet and how you can get involved.  2300 Mt. Vernon Ave…

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