Waterskiing Santa says no show this year — “After ramping up for a live show this year, Waterskiing Santa and His Merry Crew expressed sadness late on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 that ‘We are very sorry to inform you that all Alexandria Events have been canceled.'” [Zebra]
COVID tests in VA are in short supply: here’s how to get one — “Locations across Virginia are running out COVID test kits as the demand increases from people who want to safely attend holiday gatherings.” [Patch]
Sailor Brianna McDowell wishes her family in Alexandria a Happy Holiday — “Sailors help maintain America’s advantage at sea. This means they do not always get to celebrate holidays with their loved ones. An Alexandria, Virginia native serving in the United States Navy will celebrate the holidays with her fellow sailors aboard USS Harry Truman.” [Zebra]
Washington Football Team searching for Northern Virginia stadium location — “Washington Football Team officials have been meeting with Virginia legislators to seek support for a plan to build a stadium and vast commercial complex in Northern Virginia, according to five people with knowledge of the effort.” [Washington Post]
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Monarch Montessori School is now enrolling infants, toddlers and three year-olds for its full-time Montessori program. We offer a seamless enrollment process which involves submitting an application for review, paying the enrollment fee and submitting the remaining enrollment materials before your proposed start date.
At Monarch Montessori School, we aim to provide an authentic Montessori learning experience. At our Alexandria location, we currently have 8 openings in our Primary classroom (ages 3-6), and 6 openings in our Toddler classroom. Additionally, there are 3 infant openings at this time.
Our first floor space is an open concept. Infants and toddlers share the same large classroom. Children ages 3-6 are in two classrooms on our second floor. Each classroom has one lead and assistant guide. We offer a year-round program, with intermittent breaks for Spring Break and Winter Break.
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Annual Gala & Auction
Do good while having a good time at the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s 38th Annual Gala and Auction at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. The fun begins with a 2-hour open bar reception while mingling with 499 other Alexandrians who
