Good Sunday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Partly sunny, with a high near 78 degrees. North wind around 8 mph. Tonight, there will be a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57 degrees. East wind 3 to 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Mostly cloudy on Monday, with a high near 76 degrees. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
🚨 You need to know
The City of Alexandria is seeking volunteers and participants for its Earth Month Fix-It Clinic on Monday, April 28.
This event, organized by the city’s Resource Recovery Division and the Alexandria Library, will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beatley Central Library and aims to show people how to repair and reuse household items instead of throwing them away.
The city is looking for “Fix-It Coaches” who know their way around sewing, basic electronics repair, and watch and jewelry fixes. These coaches will team up with attendees to troubleshoot and repair broken items.
If you’re an Alexandria resident interested in giving your old stuff new life, this event is for you. You’ll get to learn from our volunteer coaches and Resource Recovery staff about why fixing things can be better than replacing them.
This Fix-It Clinic is just one part of Alexandria’s Earth Month activities.
Want to volunteer or attend? Sign up or visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/EarthDay.
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📈 Saturday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for April 19, 2025.
- Alexandria’s Independent Community Policing Review Board is against proposed changes to its investigative authority
- Alexandria choirs unite for inaugural ‘One Voice’ festival
- Notes: DASH unveils new look with updated logos and mascot
📅 Upcoming events
Here’s what’s happening today and this weekend in Alexandria.
From ALXnow – Easter Weekend in Alexandria: A roundup of what’s happening for dining and family fun
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
- 12 p.m.: Meet The Easter Bunny at Hops N Shine
- 1 p.m.: Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Galactic Panther: Fantazma, Zipa, and The Armor at 3 p.m., Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Steve Zubrick 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.
City of Alexandria
- No meetings or activities scheduled
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