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Help Feed Alexandria’s Hungry at the 2016 Alexandria gospelFest on Friday, May 20, 6 – 9 pm and Saturday, May 21, 11:00 am – 2 pm at the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron Street in Alexandria.  It will be a great program featuring Anne D. Smith talking

Looking for a nice Spring Concert to enjoy on a rainy day?  Check out the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street in Alexandria on May 20 at 11:00 am.  The City of Alexandria’s Adult Day Services Center is sponsoring Peggy Alee and Steve Gellman as they perform timeless

Virginia Hospital Center has moved its long-time “Mall Walking” program to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.  The new intergenerational mall-walking program is open to anyone looking for free, safe and climate-controlled exercise.  Cool-down stretches and blood pressure checks are included.  All ages are welcome! It takes place

The City of Alexandria’s Workforce Development Center if offering free “Career Readiness Workshops” during the month of May.  To view the classes click on Calendar Flyer Career Readiness Workshops for May 2016 Final 4 26 2016.  For more information call 703-746-5940 or go to www.alexandriava.gov/workforcedevelopment.

Today is the Do More 24 day of giving in the Washington Metropolitan Area  “One Day – Our Community.”  Please consider donating to Senior Services of Alexandria to help “Feed a Senior” today. It’s easy to do, just click on the “Do More 24” website at DoMore24.  Thank you for your support.     

Picture This! Tours for People with Low Vision and Who Are Blind at the National Gallery of Art. Picture This tours incorporate vibrant verbal description with information about works of art. April tours will take place on Saturday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 27.  We will meet

Mark your calendar for the 50+ Employment Expo sponsored by the Jewish Council for the Aging, AARP, Fairfax County and other community sponsors.  Alexandria’s Workforce Development Center will be in attendance as well.  It is taking place on Monday, April 18, 10 am – 3 pm at the

The City of Alexandria’s Workforce Development Center has its April workshops on line.  To view available workshops click on Calendar Flyer Career Readiness Workshops for April 2016 FINAL.  To register online go to workforcedevelopment.