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to contribute a K-2 book to the Giving Circle/Wright to Read book drive for summer reading. We still need a few more books for grades K-2 (since many of the donations for that age group are well loved rather than gently used). Call Hooray for Books at 703-548-4092 and ask them to help you choose [...]
Come for 2 hrs or just 15 minutes! Make 100 baskets or none at all! The point is to have a good time for a good cause. There is no admission charge — you can bring a cash or check donation of any amount (payable to ACT/The Giving Circle of Alexandria). Saturday, March 5 10:00 am [...]
The Center for Alexandria’s Children is hosting an Oscar Night Gala on Thursday, February 24 at Belle Haven Country Club. Tickets start at $125, and can be purchased here. To quote a recent Alexandria Gazette Packet article by writer Gale Curcio about the Gala and the CAC (February 10, 2011, pages 3-4): “Playgroups focus on [...]
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 [...]
Today, Giving Circle members and their children spent the afternoon at Burgundy Farm Country Day School packing new baby welcome bags to for Healthy Families Alexandria, the Alexandria Health Department, the Alexandria Campaign on Teenage Pregnancy and the Child and Family Network Centers as well as participating in nearly 20 other service projects. More details [...]
