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Alexandria’s Workforce Development Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, 8th floor) is hosting a pop-up event this week helping locals in need access business attire.

The pop-up will offer “gently used professional attire, business casual clothing, and accessories for men and women.”


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It’s about to get a little brighter in Alexandria.

On Saturday (Nov. 23), city leaders will count down to illuminate Alexandria’s Christmas tree in front of City Hall at Market Square (301 King Street).


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Bagpipes, kilts and crowds in red-and-green plaid. The 53rd annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade is around the corner.

Here’s your guide to one of Alexandria’s most celebrated and well-attended weekends of the year. Hundreds of costumed musicians, dancers, performers and thousands of spectators are expected to attend the free event, which is produced by Visit Alexandria, the Campagna Center and the city.


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Any adult Alexandrians missing that high of browsing the Scholastic book fair at schools can get a hit of it at the Old Town Book Fair next week.

The Old Town Book Fair: Adult Edition is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9, at Morrison House (116 S. Alfred Street) from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.


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The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s (AWLA) Paws in the Park earlier this month was a huge success, raising over $100,000 for the local animal shelter.

The event on Sunday, Oct. 13, featured 4,000 attendees along with their pets. The event is a free annual event that also serves as the city’s biggest animal adoption event and a huge fundraiser for AWLA.


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A family-friendly showcase of experiments and gadgetry is coming to Alexandria City High School this weekend.

The 7th Annual MakerFaire NoVa is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Alexandria City High School (3330 King Street).


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Hundreds of students at Mount Vernon Community School got free books and a surprise visit from the Washington Commanders.

Former Commanders cornerback Fred Smoot and wide receiver Josh Morgan (who played back when the team was still the Redskins) were joined at the event by Commanders cheerleaders and mascot Major Tuddy in energizing the kids, and handed out the books.


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The City of Alexandria is hosting an event this weekend that will let local drivers get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle and take them for a spin.

The Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Chinquapin Park (3210 King Street).


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