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The Hurricane Foundation is looking for donations to get our housing initiatives off and running. We want to purchase some land and building a housing building for our Homeless Female Veterans and their Children have somewhere to reside in the Virginia Metropolitan area. The housing units can already have rooms in them allowing the Hurricane Foundation, Inc to provide those housing units to individuals in need. ALL donations are tax deductible and would be appreciated. The Hurricane Foundation, Inc., 501c3 --- EIN 33-3974719, 7929 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306

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The Hurricane Foundation is looking for donations to get our housing initiatives off and running. We want to purchase some land and building a...

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Summer 2026 enrollment is open for Headfirst Summer Camps — right here at Flint Hill! We’re excited to return for our 11th summer on campus and to...

The Aristocrats, part of the larger Swing Shift band, performed Friday night at the Grist Mill as part of Mount Vernon Nights. Patch was there to capture this photo gallery. Enjoy!

Musicians from Swing Shift performed at Mount Vernon Nights' concert Friday.

The Aristocrats Band Plays Swing at Grist Mill Park

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SPRING MARKET EVENT:&nbsp; Antique, Vintage, as well as Crafters/Artisan Vendors, Practical (new/used), &amp; Refreshments for purchase (Hosted by Mount Vernon Lodge #219).
May 16, 2026 from 8:00-2:00 PM 
8717 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, VA, 22308
Onsite Parking for Customers Restrooms on site, located in the lodge Heated/air-conditioned! RAIN OR SHINE! Pet and family friendly
Ft. Hunt Preschool will hold a fundraiser for their school, selling baked goods and flowers - please come support!
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 and interesting antique and 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 you are in the area - visit the fabulous Urban Redeux vintage store up the road (not only a vintage-antique store - offers much more!): <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: March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, Holiday markets: November 21, December 5 &amp; December 19.&nbsp; Every third Saturday of each month March through December, with two holiday markets in December.

Local Event: VINTAGE ANTIQUE ARTISAN MARKET (Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA)

VINTAGE ANTIQUE ARTISAN MARKET (Fort Hunt Road,...

SPRING MARKET EVENT:  Antique, Vintage, as well as Crafters/Artisan Vendors, Practical (new/used), & Refreshments for purchase...

VINTAGE ANTIQUE ARTISAN MARKET (Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA)

EVENT HOSTED BY&nbsp;THE&nbsp;MOUNT VERNON &nbsp;LODGE #219.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
COMMUNITY SPRNGTIME EVENT:&nbsp;&nbsp;YOU WILL FIND -&nbsp;Antique, Vintage, as well as Crafters/Artisan Vendors, and refreshments for sale.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bring your visitors, your friends, and your family...&nbsp;&nbsp;
Ft. Hunt Preschool will hold a fundraiser for their school, selling baked goods and flowers - please come support!
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VENDORS!!!&nbsp; &nbsp;Antique, Vintage,&nbsp;Artisans and Crafters will be outside and inside the air-conditioned lodge.&nbsp; 
Great Community Event with something for everyone. Up to 45 Vendors and crafters are set up both inside and outside, with unique, antique, vintage, retro and handmade, bakery and chocolate artisans, handsewn gift items available for purchase. Please Support YOUR local vendors who work so hard to offer unique and lovely items to YOU! Many vendors will be selling -- with a variety of antiques and vintage items, from the very impractical (but lovely) to the extremely practical - they have it all! This is a market with all the vintage market wares: antique, vintage, collectibles, coins, stamps,&nbsp;furniture, depression glass, vintage/antique glassware, carpets, vintage clothes, handbags, toys,&nbsp;and more,&nbsp;AS WELL AS Arts &amp; Crafts Artisans, with handmade items, such as vintage and repurposed/handmade jewelry, crystal beaded bracelets, &nbsp;handcrafted soap figures, French lavender bud sachets in linen bags. There will be handmade/custom-crafted wreaths, crocheted scarves and hats, crocheted items,&nbsp;figures in lighted glass,&nbsp;gift baskets, great gift ideas. Enjoy browsing all the handmade and hand-picked curated gifts, collectible&nbsp;items, while enjoying the controlled temperature of the lodge building. 
MARKET SCHEDULE 2026: March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, Holiday markets: November 21, December 5 &amp; December 19.&nbsp; Every third Saturday of each month March through December, with two holiday markets in December.
A portion of the proceeds from this vendor&nbsp;event contributes toward college&nbsp;scholarships. 
Family and pet-friendly. &nbsp;Parking and restroom on site. Join the festivities all year long!

Local Event: Vintage, Antique, & Artisan Market

Vintage, Antique, & Artisan Market

EVENT HOSTED BY THE MOUNT VERNON  LODGE #219.  
 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
COMMUNITY SPRNGTIME EVENT:  YOU WILL FIND - Antique,...

St. John's Lutheran Church

Join us at St. John’s Lutheran Church for our Monthly FREE Community Meal, held on the 3rd Thursday of every month through September 17th.
This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a warm, delicious meal in a welcoming and friendly environment. Whether you’re coming for the food, the fellowship, or both, all are invited—no cost, no registration, just come as you are.
Bring your family, invite a friend, or simply stop by to connect with others in the community. We look forward to sharing good food and great company with you!
Date: May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, and September 17 
Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church 
Cost: Free for everyone
Come hungry and leave encouraged—we can’t wait to see you there!

Local Event: Monthly FREE Community Meal

Monthly FREE Community Meal

Join us at St. John’s Lutheran Church for our Monthly FREE Community Meal, held on the 3rd Thursday of every month through...

Friends and neighbors in Fort Hunt and Mount Vernon are considering starting a new church to serve this community.&nbsp; The church will be akin to Alexandria Presbyterian Church in Old Town.&nbsp; If you are interested in learning more, please contact Pastor Matt at 301 768 9700 or matt.roberts@alexandriapres.org.

Local Event: forming a new church 

forming a new church 

Friends and neighbors in Fort Hunt and Mount Vernon are considering starting a new church to serve this community.  The church...

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