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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Please join us for a members-only Circle Time at the new Spice and Tea Exchange at 320 King Street, in the arcade across from City Hall on Monday, December 13 from 10 am to 12 noon. Attendees will enjoy unlimited tea or coffee, along with scones and savory breads. Shop co-owner Joy Quinn will also offer samples. [...]
On Tuesday, November 9, The Giving Circle of Alexandria awarded $10,000 in grants to two local agencies. The Alexandria Homeless Services Coordinating Committee (AHSCC) received $5,000 to pay for at least 15 service providers from 15 agencies serving the homeless in Alexandria to receive 2-day training entitled “Out of Poverty.” Training will certify each participant [...]
