Waterskiing Santa says no show this year — “After ramping up for a live show this year, Waterskiing Santa and His Merry Crew expressed sadness late on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 that ‘We are very sorry to inform you that all Alexandria Events have been canceled.'” [Zebra]
COVID tests in VA are in short supply: here’s how to get one — “Locations across Virginia are running out COVID test kits as the demand increases from people who want to safely attend holiday gatherings.” [Patch]
Sailor Brianna McDowell wishes her family in Alexandria a Happy Holiday — “Sailors help maintain America’s advantage at sea. This means they do not always get to celebrate holidays with their loved ones. An Alexandria, Virginia native serving in the United States Navy will celebrate the holidays with her fellow sailors aboard USS Harry Truman.” [Zebra]
Washington Football Team searching for Northern Virginia stadium location — “Washington Football Team officials have been meeting with Virginia legislators to seek support for a plan to build a stadium and vast commercial complex in Northern Virginia, according to five people with knowledge of the effort.” [Washington Post]
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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…
The Alexandria Branch of the NAACP, Shiloh Baptist Church, and The Departmental Progressive Club to hold the City Council Candidate Forum for ALL Candidates in the City of Alexandria Virginia. The event is Free of Charge and Open to The
