Name: Ash Wednesday Dinner & Service
Start: 2026-02-18T18:00:29-05:00
Location: Bethany Lutheran Church and Preschool

Bethany Lutheran Church and Preschool

Begin the Lenten season at Bethany Lutheran Church with fellowship and prayer as we receive ashes, a symbol of repentance and renewal.
 Please join us February 18, 2026 for Ash Wednesday Dinner &amp; Service at 2501 Beacon Hill Rd, Alexandria, VA 22306 
Dinner and Fellowship: 6:00-7:15PM
Worship Service: 7:30PM
Joining us for dinner? Please use the QR code to email Kathy &lt;katj10512@mail.com&gt; the expected number of attendees.

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The free JSSA<a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a><a href="https://jssa.org/virtualexpos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo</a> is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with age-friendly employers.
Expo program:
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 <li>Workshops (10 - 11:45 a.m.) Start your day with two engaging workshops tailored to jobseekers aged 50 and above. These sessions provide valuable strategies, tools, and insights to support your career journey.</li>
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 <li>Employer Presentations (12 - 3 p.m.*) Employers share information about their current full- and part-time job openings. Jobseekers can ask employers questions via Zoom chat, making the expo a dynamic and interactive experience.</li>
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Jobseekers: Whether you are re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or seeking new opportunities, you are invited to
join us for the expo on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Register today at <a href="https://www.jssa.org/services/career-services/virtual-50-employment-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jssa.org/virtualexpos/</a>.
Employers: If your organization has at least three job openings, this is your opportunity to meet talented and experienced professionals. Learn more and register today at <a href="https://www.jssa.org/services/career-services/virtual-50-employment-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jssa.org/virtualexpos/</a>. Registration is free and required.
*The expo end time will be extended to accommodate additional employers. You may join, exit, and rejoin the expo as your schedule permits.
The free JSSA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expos are generously funded by The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation.
As of July 1, 2026, JCA and JSSA merged. Find the same service programs you relied on throughout the years, just under the JSSA name.
JSSA serves people of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and income levels.

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FALL MARKET EVENT:&nbsp; Antique, Vintage, as well as Artisan and Craft Vendors, Practical (new/used) items, and Refreshments for sale. (Hosted by Mount Vernon Lodge #219).
NEW!&nbsp;&nbsp;A&nbsp;Sotheby's-trained Appraiser of antiques&nbsp;will be appraising your treasures for the low, low fee of $15 per verbal appraisal for items that can be carried.&nbsp; Her space will be located inside the lodge.
September 19, 2026 from 8:00-2:00 PM 
8717 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, VA, 22308 Onsite Parking for Customers - overflow parking on Elkin street; 7-11 with ATM.Restrooms on site, located in the lodge Heated/air-conditioned! RAIN OR SHINE! Pet and family friendly.
Food Vendors:&nbsp; Cake Faith joins with grilled breakfast and lunch sandwiches or wraps, homemade pound cake; &nbsp;Other Rotating food vendors.
Lodge members will sell $1 drinks inside the lodge.
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VENDORS!!! ******************************** Great Community Event with something for everyone.&nbsp; Up to 45 Vendors and crafters are set up both inside and outside, with unique, antique, vintage, exotic, unusual, retro, plus handmade, handsewn and gift items available for purchase, from the very impractical (but lovely) to the extremely practical - you will see it all! There will be fine vintage items, collectibles of all kinds. There will be a great variety of items for sale -- come take a look!&nbsp; We hope to see you there! 
While in the area&nbsp;visit the fabulous Urban Redeux, an award-winning&nbsp;vintage-antique store up the road (not only a vintage-antique store - offers much more!):&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.urbanredeux.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQ3FhYVVxT0c1cDZ1dERud3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6mfn9S7lC1vQNgUDZiqxhTZBv4tRBWeZATA6BgvWpSQI941RmrZKgIlfkmTA_aem_udIgf5M07-Kk7t9Ci-9o0g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.urbanredeux.com/</a> Address: 7916 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308 Phone: (703) 780-4301
MARKET SCHEDULE 2026:&nbsp; Every third Saturday of the month from March to December. &nbsp;Remaining Dates:&nbsp; October 17, as well as three Holiday-themed markets: November 21, December 5 &amp; December 19.&nbsp;

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Please join Bethany Lutheran Church &amp; School for their annual celebration featuring a bouncy house, face painting, crafts, games, and hayrides.
Our autumn fun includes a Trunk or Treat, a Cookie Sale, a local food truck, and Free apple cider for all attendees.
The Festival starts at 10 am and is located at Bethany Lutheran Church, 2501 Beacon Hill Rd, Alexandria, VA 22306

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Washington Farm UMC

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The Alexandria A Cappella Collective is excited to announce that registration is open for the ’26-’27 season of its youth chorus, Capital Force! Students learn barbershop from top educators and will perform locally and on the Barbershop Harmony Society International stage at Virginia Beach in February in the beautiful Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.Join the kickoff rehearsal

The kickoff meeting on October 18 includes voice placement, an informal audition, vocal warm-ups, and singing together. You will also learn about the season’s dates and rehearsal expectations. Interested singers are welcome to register and try the first rehearsal before deciding whether to join.
Who can join?
Capital Force welcomes singers in grades 7-12 from the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Seventh graders are considered on a case-by-case basis with a recommendation from a parent and teacher.
Location and registration
Rehearsals take place in Alexandria. For participant safety, the exact rehearsal location is emailed to registered participants. Capital Force is supported in part by a grant from the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. Questions to info@aaccsings.org. For more information and registration go to <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/capital-force-youth-chorus/home" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sites.google.com/view/capital-force-youth-chorus/home</a>

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