Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of 54 degrees, accompanied by west winds at 7 to 17 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. As the evening approaches, the sky will remain mostly clear with temperatures dropping to around 37 degrees and a northwest wind of about 11 mph.
🚨 You need to know
Inova Blood Donor services will be on-hand at the Del Ray Farmer’s Market this Saturday.
Inova says that there’s a “critical shortage of blood, especially type O, due to increased usage in treating patients with critical injuries,” and will be hosting a number of blood drives throughout the region.
“Donations of any blood type, but particularly those with type O blood, could be the vital support these patients require,” Inova said in a release. “By donating, you directly impact lives and help replenish the blood supply to meet this urgent demand.”
Inova’s “Bloodmobile” will be at 2309 Mount Vernon Avenue from 8 a.m. to noon.
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today and this weekend in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 7:30 pm Friday: Bring It On – ACHS Spring Musical
- 9:30 am Saturday: Common Interest Communities Training Series: Accessibility Requirements
- 10:00 am Saturday: All Lit Up Like a Japanese Lantern: The Japanese Aesthetic in Frank Lloyd Wright
- 12:00 pm Saturday: Literary Series: Parker Adams Discusses THE LOCK BOX
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