🌱 Which Alexandria parks are getting invasive species treatment this fall?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Alexandria parks are getting invasive species treatment this fall?
- How an Alexandria court leader gained a statewide LGBTQ+ advisory role
Also on today's calendar: Blithe Spirit and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 75.
- Thursday: A thunderstorm, with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Invasive Species Management Planned for Alexandria Parks (alexandriava.gov) — Alexandria is rolling out quarterly invasive species treatments in a dozen local parks and natural areas from September through December, overseen by the City’s Natural Resources Division. Residents are urged not to cut or clear vegetation on their own so restoration work in places like Ben Brenman, Monticello, and Windmill Hill parks can succeed. 
• Alexandria's Christopher Pierce joins Virginia's LGBTQ+ Advisory Board (alexandriabrief.com) — Alexandria resident Jaime Christopher Pierce will be sworn in at Alexandria Circuit Court as a new member of Virginia’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, giving the city two voices on the 21-member panel. Pierce, active in Alexandria Pride and the city’s LGBTQIA+ Task Force, plans to draw on local and statewide court experience to focus on inclusion and how LGBTQ+ Virginians interact with public institutions.
📸 Around Alexandria
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Blithe Spirit →
Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria
8:00 pm -
Blithe Spirit →
Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria
8:00 pm -
Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show →
Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003,
9:30 am -
2026 ALX Pink Gala →
Above ALX Community, 277 S Washington St, Alexandria
7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Friday September 25
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Other local events
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Just Babies
Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
11:00 am -
BTSN (MH & CFC)
T.C. Williams High School Minnie Howard & CFC Campus
5:15 pm -
Monthly Meditation
James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library -
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Stories and Songs
James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
10:00 am -
Gustave Art & Craft Market →
Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie, 2213 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
9:00 am -
Journey Through Mount Vernon with AARP Virginia →
George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon
9:30 am -
Community Volunteer Fair →
2810 King St, Alexandria
2:00 pm -
No Apologies: Paintings by Cynthia Angeles →
ArtSeen Gallery – Tri-Graphics Picture Framing, 12115 Parklawn Dr, Rockville
2:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 12
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- See Big Birds Up Close, September 12, 1 p.
m. at Fort Hunt Park Great Event for Kids! Here’s a chance to see owls, hawks and other raptors up close on September 12, 1 p.m. at Fort Hunt Park,… (Nextdoor Tauxemont) - Green Spring Gardens is full of amazing shapes and colors.
After walking the grounds, we enjoyed the visitor center and what world class art was on display by regional artists! We have sooo much talent in… (Nextdoor Montebello)
- YMCA of Metropolitan Washington posted a job opening for YMCA Alexandria - Assistant Aquatics Director in Alexandria. Apply here.
- Children's National Medical Center posted a job opening for Orthopedic Technician - Northern Virginia - Hamaker Court in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.
🗞 Nearby News
Del Ray
- ACPS superintendent search on track as School Board reviews candidates (alxnow.com)
Arlington
- From Corporate Careers to Community Favorites Meet Arlington's Newest Food Truck: Me'Nu (wjla.com)
- Arlington students head back to class, with some going to a new state-of-the-art high school (wtop.com)
Annandale
- Annandale Man Charged Federally With Illegal Reentry After Fairfax Arrest (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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