Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe and Wine Bar Opens in Old Town — “Opening now daily (except Tuesdays) at 109 S. Alfred Street. Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe and Wine Bar! Adopt a cat or two, telework, or just have a sandwich, salad or cup of coffee.” [Facebook]
City Advises Preparedness Before Tropical Storm Isaias Hits — “Our staff is working around the clock to ensure our community is ready for whatever Isaias might throw at us. Please stay alert and prepare for this dangerous storm.” [Facebook]
Mayor Marks City’s COVID Numbers in Monthly Newsletter — “Four months ago, when I wrote you, 44 of our neighbors had tested positive for COVID-19. Three months ago, 754 had tested positive. Two months ago, 1,974 Alexandrians had tested positive. A month ago, 2,325 Alexandrians had tested positive.” [Constant Contact]
Resident Creates Free Blockbuster Movie Boxes — “Now, the ‘Blockbuster boxes’ can be found in Old Town, Del Ray, and Carlyle. The idea behind them is simple: leave a movie, take a movie.” [WUSA9]
Entrepreneur Creates Charitable Cup Sleeve Business — “Local Alexandria resident Freedom Fonner is challenging people to rethink their relationship with trash, coffee and endangered species.” [Alexandria Living]
Today’s Weather — “Partly cloudy in the morning. Thunderstorms developing later in the day. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 86F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.” [Weather.com]
New Job: Full-time Nanny — “The hours for this 5-day work week are great and the schedule is flexible, but Mom was thinking Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am to 5pm but Mom and Dad are flexible for the right nanny. They are offering a weekly rate between $900-$1,100 per week as well as paid vacation, paid holidays and paid sick days!” [Indeed]
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Mayoral Forum
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Pro Coro Alexandria – To the Sea
Join Pro Coro Alexandria, the chamber choir of the Alexandria Choral Society, this Saturday for our concert, “To the Sea.” Experience a variety of songs from beloved choral classics like “Shenandoah” and “What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor?”
Del Ray Kitchen Confidential Design Tour
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