On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Nov. 12, 1918, construction began for the U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, on North Union Street. A contract for its construction had been awarded on October 14, 1918, but work did not begin until the day after Armistice Day (November 11, 1918), which marked the official end of World War I. The first torpedo was produced there in November 1920. Once fully operational, the Torpedo Station was responsible for the manufacture and maintenance of torpedoes for the next five years.” [Historic Alexandria]
‘Living Legends’ Ceremony Tonight— “The project honors individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the Alexandria community. Resident Nina Tisara conceived the idea in 2006 to document the lives of influential people in Alexandria while they are still alive and celebrated the first Legends in 2008. Among this year’s Legends is Olympian Noah Lyles, 28, who is not only known for his speed but for his advocacy for mental health awareness.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
Beyer Introduces VA Disability Claims Bill — “The bill would expand the Solid Start program to help transitioning service members file claims pre-separation and minimize interruptions in medical care and benefits.” [Rep. Don Beyer]
Nonprofit Food Drive Ends Next Week — “Volunteer Alexandria is collecting nonperishable food donations at our office to support ALIVE!, our central food hub providing essential food assistance to Alexandria residents in need. Your contributions will help stock pantry shelves and ensure families have access to nutritious meals. Accepting donations through Nov. 17.” [Volunteer Alexandria]
‘Everyone’s An Asset Builder’ This Morning — Virtual meetings hosted by the Department of Community & Human Services from 10 a.m. to noon today and tomorrow (Thursday) will “explore and dissect the Developmental Assets Framework for positive youth development.” The workshops are geared toward “adults who care about our youth, their future, and our community’s well-being.” [City of Alexandria]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies and a high around 58 degrees, with southwest winds of 10 to 13 mph shifting to west in the afternoon and gusts up to 24 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with a low temperature of 39 degrees and west winds between 6 and 9 mph. [NWS]
