Author Archives: Jane
JOIN THE BOOK DRIVE! Our 5th Annual Book Drive for Summer Reading is fast approaching! With our partner, Wright to Read, we aim to provide 1,200 local children with three new or gently used books to enjoy during the summer break. Start culling your shelves for children’s books that you no longer use! Details for [...]
Please join fellow Giving Circle members for informal fun — see below for more information. Sunday, February 20 — 5:30 – 7:30 pm Wine and Cheese Pairing and Tasting at Le Tastevin. Please let Pamela Larson know if you are interested in attending. Come out to Le Tastevin Wine Store (1309 King Street) — and [...]
Join us in celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17 10 am to 2 pm (attend for as long as fits your schedule) The Giving Circle of Alexandria has partnered with Burgundy Farm Country Day School for a 2nd annual Day of Service. We are coordinating an Infant Supplies [...]
We are beginning the 2011 nomination and election process for The Giving Circle Board of Directors. This is an exciting time for The Giving Circle membership and an opportunity for those of you who want to get more involved to do so. We encourage members to become active in the leadership of The Giving Circle, so [...]
Part of last year’s Priority Gift to our community was a contribution of up to $20,000 to evaluate the effectiveness of Playgroups in our City and explore possibilities for improving and expanding the playgroup model.Giving Circle Founding Member Karen Devlin, together with September Jones of the Alexandria/Arlington Smart Beginnings Program have set this initiative in [...]
It’s that time of year again! Time for lots of list-making, shopping, cooking, baking, wrapping, delivering and wondering what we have forgotten to do. It is also a time when many people feel moved to share their blessings with others. There are many food drives, community collections and other events that encourage us to help our neighbors. These activities [...]
