Good Saturday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers after 10 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 69 degrees. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%. Rain tonight with patchy fog between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. Low around 44 degrees. North wind 7 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%—new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
On Monday, rain is likely, mainly before 11 a.m. Patchy fog will develop between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Otherwise, it will be cloudy, with a high near 51 degrees. The northeast wind will be 6 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria’s biggest day of giving, Spring2ACTion, is gearing up for its 15th anniversary on April 9, 2025. This 24-hour online event connects donors with local charities, making a real difference in the community.
Since it began in 2011, Spring2ACTion, which is organized by ACT for Alexandria, has raised an impressive $23 million for 200 nonprofits in Alexandria, with over 75,000 donors getting involved.
“Our community is better when we give together. Want to provide equitable opportunities for our children and youth to succeed? To enrich and support our lively art scene? To connect animals to a safe and loving forever home? Do you want to ensure the health of all Alexandrians so that they can thrive in our city? Spring2ACTion is our chance to do that together,” Spring2Actions website states.
Last year’s event saw 7,808 donors contribute $2.96 million to 188 nonprofits in just one day.
The event aims to boost philanthropy, increase funding for local charities, and help these organizations reach more supporters.
Nonprofits participating in Spring2ACTion get their own web pages to showcase their causes and compete for prizes. The online platform, run by Bonterra, handles donations and shows progress in real-time.
Registration for Spring2ACTion 2025 is now open. Early giving started on March 26.
Visit https://www.spring2action.org/ for more information and to support.
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📈 Saturday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for April 5, 2025.
- Alexandria’s 4th Annual ALX Dog Walk brings thousands together for sustainability and fun
- Alexandria Fire Department earns prestigious CFAI Accreditation
- Notes: Actor Jeff Daniels to open for Folk legend Tom Rush in Alexandria tonight
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today and this weekend in Alexandria.
Things To Do
- 8:30 a.m: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers’ Market at Four Mile Run Park
- 9 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market at Montgomery Park
- 9 a.m.: Last Chance to Fill The Flea at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 10 a.m.: Alexandria Eco-Transportation Bike Ride at Van Dorn Street Metro Station
- 11 a.m.: 3rd Annual Del Ray Dog Fest & Yappy Hour at George Washington Middle School
- 12 p.m.: Cherry Blossom Candle Workshop at Lost Boy Cider
- 1 p.m.: Cheese & Beer Pairing at Port City Brewing Company
- 1 p.m.: Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 1 p.m.: Tiny Art Show Opening at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1:30 p.m. Dried Floral Gold Hoop Workshop at PlantHouse
- 3 p.m.: All Alexandria Reads Screenings – “Colors of Change” and “A Thousand Pines” at Patagonia Old Town
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Live music at 9 p.m.
- Evening Star Cafe: Rae The Band at 7 pm
- Galactic Panther: Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 10 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: SOLAS at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Much Ado About Nothing at 2 p.m.
- The Sevareid House: Claudia Nygaard and Letitia Van Sant at 7 p.m.
City of Alexandria
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