Bowl America agrees to sale — “Shareholders of Bowl America Inc. voted Wednesday to approve its $44 million sale to Bowlero Corp., which in turn, plans to go public through its own marriage with a blank-check company that values the larger company at about $2.6 billion. Bowl America (NYSE: BWL-A), the Alexandria-based operator of 17 bowling centers in the Greater Washington, Baltimore, Richmond and Jacksonville, Florida, areas, said it expects its sale to close Monday.” [Washington Business Journal]
McAuliffe and DNC Chair visit Alexandria — “Great event this morning at Port City Brewing Company with Terry McAuliffe and DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison! It’s clear that if we want to see Virginia’s economy continue to rebound we need Democratic leadership to build on President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan.” [Facebook]
DASH launching new bus network, going fare-free Sept. 5 — “The network changes include the implementation of frequent, all-day service on major transit corridors across the city – in Old Town, Arlandria, Potomac Yard, Parkfairfax, the West End and the King Street corridor. These improvements mean buses will run every 15 minutes or less, throughout the day, seven days a week.” [Zebra]
Homegrown Restaurant Group honored by Beautification Commission — “CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of this year’s special Beautification Awards celebrating businesses that creatively embraced their outdoor environment during unprecedented times. These businesses represent the best of beautification by bringing the indoors outdoors in Alexandria during COVID-19. The combined presence of Tequila & Taco and Sweet Fire Donna’s has helped bring the Carlyle neighborhood to life this year.” [Facebook]
The Rainbow Rock Band is playing at the upcoming Sidewalk Sale — “We are SO EXCITED that Rainbow Rock Band will be back in Del Ray for a live outdoor show on Saturday at 10:30am outside the Mt. Vernon Rec Center… After a morning of fun, visit The Purple Goose and Bellies & Babies Consignment Boutique for back-to-school shopping at bargain prices — the Alexandria Sidewalk Sale in Del Ray takes place August 14-15!” [Facebook]
Today’s weather — “Partly cloudy skies (during the day). A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 97F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph… Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms before midnight. Low 74F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.” [Weather.com]
New job: Entry level maintenance technician ($3,000 signing bonus) — “The Mechanic C is an entry level position with the Hertz Corporation and is the launching point for our maintenance team. In this role you will be performing preventative maintenance, with a focus on Oil and Tire Changes. Must be a quick learner, and have an assortment of tools, including oil filter wrenches, socket set, and a toolbox to keep them in.” [Indeed]
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Potomac Harmony is Back! Following a gap year of competing, then virtual rehearsals during the pandemic, followed by the well-earned retirement of our long-term director, a year of a director search, Potomac Harmony hit the regional contest stage in Concord, North Carolina in March for the first time since 2018! It was exhilarating, reaffirming, and rewarding!
The chorus hit all of its goals, the biggest of which was to have fun and sing our best on contest stage — we did both! Because we earned a score over 400 points, our new Director, Allison Lynskey, was awarded the Novice Director award, photo above. Additionally, one of our charter members, Jackie Bottash, was nominated for and honored with the Leadership Excellence award. It was a celebratory weekend!
What’s next? So much! We now look forward to upcoming performances, growing our membership, and expanding our musical product with new arrangements and an education component each week. It’s an exciting time to be part of this ever-growing ensemble!
Alexandria NAACP, Shiloh Baptist Church, DPC to hold City Council…
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