Latest Events in Alexandria A(June Updated)

WABA's Adult Learn to Ride class is for participants 18 and older . Our experienced Instructors break the skills down step by step to get you on a bike and rolling in no time. Participants learn to start and stop, balance, glide, pedal and steer a bike and progress at their own pace. Have any questions? Email us at education@waba.org . Click here to view WABA’s Code of Conduct for event participants. This class is for you if: You have never been on a bicycle before You have not ridden a bicycle in many years You have previously tried to learn how to ride a bicycle, but were unsuccessful Equipment: A bicycle and helmet will be provided for all class participants You will be asked to provide your height in the registration portal so that we can reserve a properly sized bicycle for you. Information Source: The Washington Area Bicyclist Association | eventbrite

Join Heather Jenkins of CalmConnectWell for this fun and educational workshop! You will create and take home 3 natural (soy wax) candles . Learn about different waxes, wicks and scents used in candle making. Choose from a variety of calming, relaxing scents for your own custom candles. Try something new and spark your creativity! Information Source: Made in ALX | eventbrite

IMPORTANT NOTE: This Eventbrite soley guarantees your copy of the book for the event. Your book will be avaialable to pick up onsite before the event via church staff. Alfred Street Baptist Church and the Women’s Ministry proudly hosts an exciting journey back in time with New York Times bestselling author Victoria Christopher Murray as she discusses her latest book Harlem Rhapsody and MahoganyBooks is thrilled to provide books. You won't want to miss this amazing event, highlighting the extraordinary story of the woman who ignited the start the of the Harlem Renaisance. Visit the Alfred Street Baptist Church for official event details or updates: https://www.alfredstreet.org/events/Church Event guidelines are subject to change. 9:15 AM - Doors Open for Registration | 10 AM Conversation Begins | 12 PM End Non-refundable tickets, however transfers made be made. Information Source: MahoganyBooks | eventbrite

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Step back in time and discover the charm of vintage cake designs! In this delightful class, you'll learn classic piping techniques that make vintage cakes so timeless. Whether you're a beginner or a baking enthusiast, you'll leave with a beautifully decorated cake and new skills to impress at your next celebration. Enjoy a complimentary lemonade bar and snacks while you decorate! Plus, after class, you'll receive an email with recipes and a supply list so you can recreate the magic at home. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity and a sweet tooth! ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Aleatra Dimitrijevski: Hospitality Educator. Dessert Designer. Hope Dealer. Teaching others to create inspires me! Professionally: Owner - Cake-wich Craft Bake Shop Youth Entrepreneur Advocate Graduate of Johnson & Wales University... JWUUUUUU! Experienced professional chef for various hospitality institutions for 12 years Certified Hospitality Educator, via American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute Public High School Educator of NAF Hospitality & Tourism Academy for 5 years ... Once a teacher, always a teacher! Notable Mentions: Destination DC Member Mentions & Features: Vogue, Glamour, Essence, Voyage Baltimore, Canvas Rebel, American Experience Spotlight Competitions: Food Network, US & Canada, National Capital Area Cake Show 2018 "Best Cupcake" Competition Winner Information Source: Shop Made in VA | eventbrite

Celebrate Mom this Mother's Day in the Lee-Fendall garden! Enjoy a beautiful Spring afternoon in the garden sipping tea, enjoying sweet treats, and listening to a music concert provided by the Swing Band of the Alexandria Citizens Band . Garden doors open at 2 PM for a chance to relax and enjoy your tea prior to the music recital at 3 PM. An optional house tour will be available at 1:30 PM for an additional $5 per person. Tickets are $30 per mother/child pair, with the option for $10 per additional guest to the group. Tickets are limited to 15 pairs, and must be purchased in advance. Questions? Please e-mail contact@leefendallhouse.org or call the museum at 703-548-1789. Information Source: Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden | eventbrite

Spend Mother's Day doing something fun with mom! Bring her to this class where you'll learn to make bath bombs using all natural ingredients, natural colorants and essential oils. Then, she can go home and relax, turning her own bathroom into a spa experience. You'll both leave this class with 3 bath bombs to use at home! Information Source: Made in ALX | eventbrite

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Celebrate Spring in the DMV with this guided 2-hour watercolor class. You will be provided with a pre-drawn image of a Spring picnic alongside a river and some cherry blossom tress. You will start out with a practice exercise to help you get comfortable with watercolors, even if you've never used them before (or it's been a while!). Then you will be taught how to paint the scene of this darling scene step-by-step. You will leave with a completed painting, a set of watercolor paints, and a brush or two to continue your artistic journey at home! Class will begin with a warm-up exercise that will provide the foundation for the rest of the class, so please make sure you arrive on time! Parking in OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA/GEORGETOWN can be tricky, so please allow plenty of time to find parking so you are able to make it to class by the start time. Thank you! ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Alexandra Schmeling is a watercolor artist based in Arlington, VA. She started her career as a watercolor painter doing pet portraits to raise money for local animal shelters, and now does her art full-time! She specializes in pet portraits and scenes around DC, though her absolute favorite thing to paint is France. Information Source: Shop Made in VA | eventbrite

Catch Zane Lamprey's new ANOTHER ROUND! comedy tour. Join us for a night of stand-up and amazing craft beer! 7:00 VIP Doors 7:15 VIP Drinking Games with Zane 7:30 General Admision Doors 8:00 Showtime! 9:15 Call an Uber As a pre-game, watch Zane's three Amazon Prime stand-up specials: Tender Looks , Ski Patrol and Medium Club ! The ANOTHER ROUND! stand-up is completely new jokes and stories, so watching his stand-up specials won't ruin the show. This event is strictly for 21+ If this event is canceled, tickets will automatically be applied toward a rescheduled performance. Information Source: Inzane Entertainment | eventbrite

Frühlingsfest is back for year 4 of celebrating the lagers we dig the most. Whether or not you've finished your Spring Cleaning, once again, it's time for Spring Drinking. In either case, we take Maria Kondo's question to heart — does it spark joy? This year's FÖURlingsfest, will be the funnest yet. A whole slew of our favorite brewers are bringing their favorite lagers, once again. And that's just the tip of the rapidly melting ice berg. Here's what else is on tap: Music! Hip shaking tunes to drink to Hammer Spike! Test your strength for glory and beer by smashing nails into stumps in public. Beer Mile by Light Horse Track Club . Experienced beer milers wow the crowd with this swift and refreshing exhibition. Festive food to wash it all down. Wait. What? Just go with it. 10 Breweries including: BlueJacket , Nighthawk , Southern Grist , Ardent Craft Ales , Dancing Gnome , Finback , Burnish Beer Co. and more Smash the ticket button and stay tuned for more updates. Pröst! Cheers! Whatevers! Information Source: Aslin Beer Company | eventbrite

We will be using this time to learn the essentials for successfully performing a penetration test in the real world. AGENDA: Recap: Scanning and Enumeration Network Attacks Exploiting Vulnerabilities Intro to Web Attacks Q/A Keep in mind this is a 3 part series, but you can still engage with us for Chapter 2... even if you missed Chapter 1. We will also assist our attendees on how to leverage this experience to include it on your resume and prove it as cybersecurity experience. Chapter 01 - The Beginning Stages to Hack Chapter 02 - Time to Exploit Chapter 03 - The Post-Exploitation Stage AKA The Aftermath ESSENTIAL FOR ATTENDEES: Make sure to bring your laptop with Kali Linux installed The Kali Linux Virtual Machine is required to be installed on your laptop prior to attending the event. Without Kali Linux up and running on your laptop, you will not be able to participate for the hands-on lab. Follow Us on Instagram @respectthetech_ Linkedin Page: Respect The Tech Website: respectthetech.us Information Source: Respect The Tech | eventbrite

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Register for the festival for free to be eligible to win a Grand Prize Raffle Basket. The first 100 individuals to the event will receive a Free Swag Bag from local businesses (note one per family)! On Saturday, May 17, 10AM-2PM , the Del Ray Business Association presents the annual Well Ray Festival, a celebration of health and wellness! This event will also be collecting donations for our featured non-profit organization, Wilderness Kids Alexandria , which provides life-enriching experiences in nature to teenagers from under-resourced families and underserved communities in Alexandria, Virginia. Join us in Del Ray, a neighborhood just outside of Washington, D.C. “where Main Street still exists,” to browse and experience health and lifestyle inspired vendors. Wellness and holistic health practitioners will offer services including therapeutic massages, acupuncture, physical therapy consultations, chiropractic assessments, nutritional counseling, blood pressure screenings, meditation, wellness coaching, energy work and more, wellness merchandise, and food bites. There will also be a Rockwall Climb for kids, face painting, and yard games for fun. Bring a water bottle, yoga mat and your work out shoes because at this festival there will be 15 outdoor classes for all ages for you to jump into! Sessions will include yoga, dance, high fitness, pilates, sound meditation, and educational classes for children and adults. Please register ahead of time to secure a spot! Each class is a $5 donation (all fees will go directly to our non-profit recipient). The Festival will take place in the Salvation Army and Wellness Junction parking lots on the corner of Mt. Vernon Ave & E Bellefonte Ave (s) in the heart of Del Ray. The full event schedule and participating vendors are located at WellRayDelRay.com . *Registration includes entry into a Grand Prize Raffle. You must check-in at the registration tent to be eligible to win of the items will be randomly drawn and announced at 12:00PM and on social media. You do not need to be present to win. Information Source: Del Ray Business Association | eventbrite

Have you ever tried to meet someone at a club and you couldn’t even hear yourself think? It’s practically impossible! At our speed dating event, you’ll not only be able to hear your own conversation but you’ll also get to talk face to face with many singles all in one evening. Start the night by checking in, grabbing a drink at the cash bar and mixing and mingling with other singles as they check in. As soon as everyone gets checked in, it’s time to speed date! We’ll seat one man across from one woman. Every few minutes we rotate the men to the next woman until everyone has met each other. A pencil and paper will be provided for you to take notes on whom you met. Once we’re done with the speed dating rotations you can feel free to stick around at the venue and continue the night! We’ll connect you to our dating system within 48 hours after the event so that you can send messages to anyone you met. We won’t release your personal information such as your last name or e-mail address- that is up to you to do that! Continue any conversations with anyone you had your eye on in a safe way. Check in is at 7:00 and the dating begins at 7:20. Please check in at 7:00 so you have a chance to mix and mingle before the dating begins. You will love this fast paced evening full of meeting singles and making new connections! Information Source: Professionals in the City | eventbrite

The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the trail near Old Stone Bridge. No special skills are needed. We'll teach you how to help in just a few minutes. Volunteers may perform some of the following work: Using pruners and loppers to cut vegetation Using hand saws to cut tree branches Sweeping or using a leaf blower Hauling away vegetation Picking up trash What to Bring: Water Gloves (We'll have some to borrow) Pruners or loppers (We'll have some to borrow) Long sleeves and long pants (we sometimes encounter poison ivy) Where to Meet: We will meeting at the Mount Vernon Trail Trailhead near the rest area near Old Stone Bridge. See picture below. Approximate location on google maps here . Google street view here . Parking is available in the neighborhood. Look for the bikes and purple FoMVT signs. COVID Safety Precautions: We follow current CDC guidance Work will be performed outside with room to socially distance Group Volunteering: We welcome groups to come volunteer at our events. If you plan on having more than 20 people come on a particular weekend, just let us know via email (hello@mountvernontrail.org) no less than one week prior to the day of the event so we can better prepare supplies and promote your group’s attendance on social media. You can read more about group volunteering on our website here . Support our Work: We're raising funds to continue to improve the Mount Vernon Trail. Donate to keep our volunteers equipped with tools and supplies at Donate to Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail. Keep up to date with upcoming events and news about the trail by following us on our website , Facebook , Twitter , Bluesky , YouTube , and Instagram . Photo and Liability Waiver: By registering to volunteer, you're agreeing to our Photo Release and Liability Waiver. Information Source: Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail | eventbrite

Eyelash Extension Training Join us for our Eyelash Extension Training event! Are you passionate about beauty and want to learn a new skill? Our in-person training session will teach you everything you need to know about applying eyelash extensions like a pro. During this event, you will get hands-on experience, tips from industry experts, and the chance to practice different techniques. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this training is perfect for anyone interested in the art of eyelash extensions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your beauty career and become an expert in eyelash extensions. Sign up now! ✨ Lash Training Course ✨ $200 Non-Refundable Deposit required within 24 hours of eventbrite signup to reserve slot. Remaining $250 due at Training. Failure to pay deposit results in ticket cancellation. *$150 DEPOSIT FOR FIRST 5 ENROLLMENTS Become a Certified Lash Tech & Start Earning! Join our exclusive hands-on lash training designed to give you everything you need to master lash extensions and build a thriving business! ✔ Hands-on Practice ✔ Proper Application & Lash Removal ✔ Sanitation & Client Consultation ✔ Marketing Strategies ✔ Lash Supplies List & Lash Refills ✔ Comprehensive Training Manual ✔ Certificates of Completion ✔ Pricing Options & Business Guidance ✔ Exclusive Facebook Group Access ✔ Full Lash Kit ✔ Lunch Provided ❌ NO Cosmetology or Esthetic License Required ❌ NO refunds on trainings All training course purchases are non-refundable, no exceptions. For rescheduling inquiries, please contact the training coordinator directly. Secure Your Spot Today! Limited Spaces Available! -Blaqlist Aesthetics offers individual training sessions for $650, to inquire more feel free to text us at (240) 726-7775 or dm us via Instagram@ Blaqlist.aes Information Source: Tyteanna C | eventbrite

Calling all bookstagrammers! Whether you have 50 or 50,000 followers, you’re welcome at our Bookstagrammer Breakfast. The morning will start on our sales floor with a private first look at our Summer Reading Guides for kids and adults. You’ll have the chance to chat with our Buyer and Booksellers about the hottest beach reads and our personal picks for the best books of the season. All Summer Reading Guide titles purchased at this event will be 5 for the price of 4! Afterwards, join us upstairs in our clubhouse for bagels, coffee, and time to mingle and meet new book friends. The morning will end with a chance to browse our ARC library and everyone will be able to take home one ARC. Information Source: Old Town Books | eventbrite

Have you ever dreamed about writing a picture book, middle grade, or YA novel but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you have a manuscript completed and wish you knew the next steps? Kickstart your writing goals by hearing from a panel of experts in the field!  A panel of local picture book authors and novelists will answer your questions and discuss their paths to publication. They will share their best tips for getting started with writing and what to do with a book once it’s completed. In addition to being authors, all three panelists are parents, and they will discuss how they balance busy lives with creative pursuits. At the end, there will be time for a Q&A and a book signing. Ticket cost is $10 and will be applied to your account to be used as store credit at the event or a later date. Topics covered: How to get started: Panelists will talk about the resources we used in learning to write well-written, properly formatted manuscripts. We’ll also talk about the distinctions between picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and YA—and why you need to know what type of book you’re writing at the onset. The actual writing: Panelists will share what a writing session looks like for each of us, how we structure our time as busy working people and parents, and the work that goes into putting a book together. We will also share some of our favorite craft books about writing and “mentor” texts to read when getting started. “I finished a book, now what?” – What does the publishing industry look for in a manuscript? In this section we’ll tackle revising, formatting, word counts, and other nitty-gritty standardizations you need to know about to be taken seriously. How to get an agent: As veterans of “the query trenches” we will talk about the process of researching agents and how to put together a submission package. We’ll also cover what makes a good agent versus a “schmagent” and how to spot the difference.  About the Panelists:  Gabriella Alderman Gabriella Aldeman is a Panamanian American author and professional translator of children’s books. Gabriella holds degrees from Georgetown University and the College of William and Mary. Her books include Paula’s Patches (Free Spirit, 2023), Squawk of Spanish (Charlesbridge, 2024), and the forthcoming Sometimes A Dream (Versify/HarperCollins, 2027). She lives in Fairfax with her husband and two children. Please visit her at www.writebetween.com . Alyssa Colman Alyssa Colman is the author of Where Only Storms Grow (available 8/19/ 2025), The Tarnished Garden, and The Gilded Girl , which won the 2021 Northern Lights Book Award for middle grade fantasy and was a Bank Street Best Book of the Year. Publishers Weekly called the story “a thoughtful and imaginative exploration of friendship, internal change, and perseverance” in a starred review. Alyssa lives in Vienna with her family including twin preschoolers. www.alyssacolman.com Leah Moser Leah Moser is a children’s book author living in Vienna. With degrees in Elementary Education and Psychology, Leah has spent years as a classroom teacher. She loves sharing her passion for picture books with her husband, three elementary-aged daughters, dog, and readers of all ages. She is agented by Daniel Cramer of Page Turner Literary Agency and also works as a freelance picture book editor. I Am a Thundercloud is her debut book and was released in April 2024 with Running Press Kids/Hachette. https://www.leahmoserwrites.com/ Information Source: Old Town Books | eventbrite

Join us for our bimonthly breakfast meeting on Wednesday, May 21 a t Piece Out Del Ray (2419 Mt. Vernon Ave) from 7:30am-9:00am. Networking begins at 7:30am; the program begins at 8am. Our guest speaker this month will be Mayor Aliya Gaskins. Please bring your questions for this engaging discussion! The program is free for DRBA members; please RSVP for planning purposes. We look forward to seeing you there! Information Source: Del Ray Business Association | eventbrite

Splash into summer reading at an exclusive preview party. Be among the first to shop our 2025 Summer Reading Guide, enjoy one-on-one time with booksellers for personalized recommendations, and sip tropical mocktails as you daydream about beach reading. All summer reading guide books will be 5 for the price of 4 at this event! Molly from Creative Chaos Body Care (@mmollay on Instagram) and Sheila from Lets Get Inked (@letsgetinked_) will be back with bookish tattoos and piercing pop-ups to help us kick off the season! Sign up sheets will open at 5:30 and tattoo and piercing spots will be first come-first serve.  Information Source: Old Town Books | eventbrite

Over the past several months in our nation, leaders face a relentless tide of trauma, disillusionment, and uncertainty. Whether in ministry, mental health, nonprofit, government, or justice work, those who guide others often bear the weight of profound suffering – both their own and that of the communities they serve. In a world that is heavy with cynicism and despair, how do you continue to lead others honestly and courageously? Do you desire to lead others with a hopeful imagination, but often feel isolated, confused, and exhausted? These are the pressing questions we will explore at the heart of Leadership, Trauma, and the Struggle with Hope, an event series hosted by The Allender Center and The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology and sponsored by The Center for Being Known . Join Dr. J. Derek McNeil, Dr. Dan Allender, and Shauna Gauthier in thoughtful dialogue around the modern challenges of leadership and hear from our special guest, Curt Thompson, MD. At the core of this event is a simple yet profound truth: hope is not a solitary pursuit. It is cultivated in relationships, in community, and in honest conversations about the tensions between action and surrender, faith and doubt, grief and healing. Weaving together the topics of leadership, trauma, and hope our event will provide an integrative framework that helps participants metabolize the struggle of the present in order to grow anticipation for our collective sustainable future. Join Derek, Dan, Shauna, and Curt Thompson, MD for an exclusive and interactive dialogue! Friday, May 23rd from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Saturday, May 24th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Dr. J. Derek McNeil is President & Provost of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University and an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary. His research, writing, and speaking have focused on issues of ethnic and racial socialization, the role of forgiveness in peacemaking, the identity development of African-American males, leadership in living systems, and resilience. Dr. Dan Allender is the founding president of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology and co-founder of The Allender Center. He has pioneered a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse recovery (Narrative Focused Trauma Care) over the past 30 years. Dan travels and speaks extensively to present his unique perspective on sexual abuse recovery, love and forgiveness, intimacy and marriage, worship, and other related topics. Dan is also the author of several groundbreaking books, and he co-host of The Allender Center Podcast Shauna Gauthier, MA, is a psychotherapist specializing in trauma-informed therapy. She holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in both Washington and Colorado. Since 2021, she has been a member of the Adjunct Faculty at The Seattle School, teaching courses such as Human Growth & Development, Vocational and Occupational Direction, and Family Systems, in addition to facilitating Listening Labs and practicums. Shauna is deeply passionate about fostering meaningful dialogue and supporting the healing process of trauma. Curt Thompson, MD is a board certified psychiatrist, author, speaker, and co-host of The Being Known Podcast. He has been in private practice for over 30 years in Falls Church, Virginia, graduated from Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine, and completed his psychiatric residency at Temple University Hospital. He strives to help patients develop flourishing lives by telling their stories more truly, in order to become more deeply known, for the purpose of creating beauty and goodness in the world. With conviction and humor, he trains clinicians and speaks at workshops, retreats and conferences, integrating neuroscience, human relationships and Christian faith. He and his wife Phyllis are the parents of two adult children and live in Northern Virginia. Interested in sponsoring? Learn more about that here . Thank you to our Sponsors: The Center for Being Known The Center for Being Known is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to create connections and opportunities for creating beauty and goodness at the intersection of Interpersonal Neurobiology and Christian spiritual formation. CBK provides programming (an Annual Conference and Confessional Communities) to assist individuals in applying the work of being known to their life’s domains (careers, home life, church community). Information Source: The Allender Center | eventbrite

Don’t miss the hottest glow in the dark paint & Sip in VA! Come catch this vibe, sip n paint your masterpiece in low light with glow in the dark paint, while the hottest hip hop hits are played. Ever painted in the dark? Join us for a one of kind experience. 21+ Door raffle Photo area Free Glow Gear Food Catering Vendors & More! **REFUND REQUEST MUST BE SUBMITTED 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT BEFORE THEN YOU WILL BE ISSUED A TICKET CREDIT THAT YOU CAN TRANSFER TO A FUTURE EVENT.** By taking part in this event you grant the event organizers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for publicity or other purposes to help achieve the group’s aims. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in our printed and online publicity, social media, and press releases. -We appreciate your business. Information Source: Paint & Sip Entertainment | eventbrite

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Participants will get to create a pressed flower art piece to take home. Throughout the class, they will learn techniques for pressing flowers, how to lay the flowers out, and care tips for their creations. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Hi, I'm Hailey. Growing up I always had a strong passion for of nature, travel, crafting, art, and theatre that has shaped who I am today. As a career field, landscape architecture jumped out at me from the beginning due to the collaboration of art, nature, and the human experience. However, I found that I much preferred working with my hands and not long after college, I transitioned into agriculture where I was most recently Director of Operations for Little Wild Things City Farm . Wildry bloomed out of a love of nature and repurposing items to create sustainable art. I started out slowly selling small designs starting in 2019 and then officially launched Wildry in 2021. Information Source: Shop Made in VA | eventbrite

This Memorial Day May 26th , E60 Fitness is running its 3rd annual Murph Challenge where we recognize and honor the sacrifices made by our service men and women by hosting a hero workout. Everyone is welcome to sign up, so invite your friends! For $15, you'll receive the following when you sign up: Limited Edition E60 Fitness Murph T-Shirt Fresh snacks provided by Vegetable + Butcher , our meal delivery partner! Save 25% on 8 weeks of meals using our exclusive promo-code MEMBER_E60 . A fun workout with our community! Please arrive by 11:45 am on May 26th to sign in for orientation and warm-up. The Murph Challenge will commence at 12:00 noon. Exercises can be scaled to each person's fitness level so everyone can participate, and a mini-Murph is available upon request. What is the Murph workout? The Murph workout honors the life of Lieutenant Michael Murphy (United States Navy) killed while serving in Afghanistan in 2005. The Murph workout (which can be scaled up or down depending on fitness level or willingness to go hard) is done for time and consists of: A one-mile run (alternative distances measured out) 100 pull-ups (band assisted pushups available) 200 push-ups 300 squats Another one-mile run Who was LT Michael Murphy? Lieutenant Michael Murphy grew up in Patchogue, NY. Growing up, he earned the nickname "The Protector" for stopping the bullying of a special needs student at school. After graduating from Penn State college, he was commissioned as an officer and went through grueling training to become a SEAL in 2001. On the morning of June 28th, 2005, LT Michael Murphy and Petty Officers Danny Dietz, Matthew Axelson, and Marcus Luttrell were dropped into the mountains of Kundar Province Afghanistan, only to be ambushed by more than fifty militiamen after a local Afghan accidentally wandered into their position and revealed their location to insurgents. The four SEALs, though heavily outnumbered, put up a strong fight. During the ambush, LT Murphy risked his own life by coming out from cover, finding a clear satellite signal, and calling for help. Murphy, Dietz, and Axelson died that day along with 8 other SEAL team members and 8 Army Night Stalker service members when their helicopter was shot down while attempting to rescue the team. For his valor that day, LT Murphy was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the military's highest decoration. Information Source: E60 Fitness | eventbrite

Please join us for a one-hour vinyasa yoga class at Lost Boy Cider in Alexandria. Your $20 ticket includes the class and a post-practice beverage of your choice. Non-alcoholic options are available. Information Source: Beth A Wolfe Yoga | eventbrite

This Memorial Day May 26th , E60 Fitness is running its 3rd annual Murph Challenge where we recognize and honor the sacrifices made by our service men and women by hosting a hero workout. Everyone is welcome to sign up, so invite your friends! For $15, you'll receive the following when you sign up: Limited Edition E60 Fitness Murph T-Shirt Fresh snacks provided by Vegetable + Butcher , our meal delivery partner! Save 25% on 8 weeks of meals using our exclusive promo-code MEMBER_E60 . A fun workout with our community! Please arrive by 11:45 am on May 26th to sign in for orientation and warm-up. The Murph Challenge will commence at 12:00 noon. Exercises can be scaled to each person's fitness level so everyone can participate, and a mini-Murph is available upon request. What is the Murph workout? The Murph workout honors the life of Lieutenant Michael Murphy (United States Navy) killed while serving in Afghanistan in 2005. The Murph workout (which can be scaled up or down depending on fitness level or willingness to go hard) is done for time and consists of: A one-mile run (alternative distances measured out) 100 pull-ups (band assisted pushups available) 200 push-ups 300 squats Another one-mile run Who was LT Michael Murphy? Lieutenant Michael Murphy grew up in Patchogue, NY. Growing up, he earned the nickname "The Protector" for stopping the bullying of a special needs student at school. After graduating from Penn State college, he was commissioned as an officer and went through grueling training to become a SEAL in 2001. On the morning of June 28th, 2005, LT Michael Murphy and Petty Officers Danny Dietz, Matthew Axelson, and Marcus Luttrell were dropped into the mountains of Kundar Province Afghanistan, only to be ambushed by more than fifty militiamen after a local Afghan accidentally wandered into their position and revealed their location to insurgents. The four SEALs, though heavily outnumbered, put up a strong fight. During the ambush, LT Murphy risked his own life by coming out from cover, finding a clear satellite signal, and calling for help. Murphy, Dietz, and Axelson died that day along with 8 other SEAL team members and 8 Army Night Stalker service members when their helicopter was shot down while attempting to rescue the team. For his valor that day, LT Murphy was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the military's highest decoration. Information Source: E60 Fitness | eventbrite

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Join us to turn upcycled materials into a custom mixed media journal! You can use the journal in many ways: tuck into your planner, make a memory or travel book, garden journal - whatever you want! We will have all the necessary materials. to create the journals, but students are also encouraged to bring some of their own materials to personalize them, such as cereal or product boxes, photos, stickers, maps, tickets, recipe cards, etc. Join local artist Nerissa Alford to learn how to construct and bind together custom-made journals using unconventional materials! Information Source: UpCycle Creative Reuse Center | eventbrite

Please note date change! For this month only we will be meeting on a THURSDAY night. In honor of Taylor’s Midnights album, we’re embracing our thriller era and discussing the new standalone YA title by bestselling author Liz Lawson, Murder Between Friends (ages 12+) . The novel is set in Northern Virginia and as a special treat Liz herself will join halfway through the book club to talk about her process, answer questions about the book, and stay to sign copies. As always, we’ll be making friendship bracelets with Taylor in the background! Please note this is a book club for teens, with parents welcome to purchase a ticket to join the discussion as well. Tickets are $5 to cover material costs. Every participant must purchase a ticket. Mention the book club at the shop or order online and note “book club” to get 10% off! By attending any and all Old Town Books events you are agreeing to our code of conduct . Old Town Books is committed to creating accessible events and spaces for the widest possible audience. Please reach out to us at events@oldtownbooks.com for reasonable accessibility accommodations. About the book Two years ago, the murder of a neighbor tore three best friends apart--now the killer is going to walk free and the ex-friends are going to have to face the past--and each other--in another twisty thriller from the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Agathas . Grace, Henry, and Ally grew up together on the same block. They used to be best friends--until Grace's testimony put Henry's brother, Jake, away for killing their English teacher. Now, two years later, Ally and Henry hate Grace, and Grace is doubting what she thinks she saw that night.  It feels like everyone's getting a second chance, then, when due to a mistrial, Jake is suddenly released. And Henry knows his brother is innocent, but when Grace reaches out to say she’s rethinking what she saw the night of the murder, Jake’s reaction is confusing. He doesn’t want Henry—or Grace--getting involved. For Ally not getting involved isn’t an option, and there’s nothing Grace can say to convince Ally she’s not the enemy. But can Ally afford to push Grace out when she’s one of the only other people willing to believe in Jake’s innocence?   The clock is ticking. Jake’s new trial date is about to be set, and he's sure to be found guilty again unless there's new evidence to prove he's innocent. Grace, Henry, and Ally are going to have to decide whether you can trust an old friend now that they’re your enemy. Information Source: Old Town Books | eventbrite

Dedicate time and attention to your work in community with other writers. At The Write Time Retreat at Old Town Books get creative in our cozy bookstore setting with guided writing sessions and a craft book discussion over a locally catered lunch. Day long Intensive - $150 Includes guided writing and discussion, drinks+snacks, and catered lunch. * The craft book is available for purchase from Old Town Books for 20% off to attendees using the code “writetime” FAQs: Q: I’m new to writing, is this the retreat for me? A: All attendees age 18+ are welcome to join in, all skill and experience levels welcome. Q: How long is the retreat? Can I come late or leave early? A: The retreat begins at 9 am on Friday, May 30th and ends at 1:30 pm that afternoon. Please note we can’t accommodate folks arriving partway though or leaving early as it impacts the experience of the group. Q: Who is the retreat for? A: The retreat is for creatives in need of some restorative, nurturing time to relax into some writing. Our main goal for the Write Time retreat is to give folks a place to slow down, connect with themselves, their writing, and others in the community. About the facilitator: Ally Kirkpatrick holds an M.A. in Creative Nonfiction from NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. She has been a writing fellow at The Vermont Studio Center and The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. She is a 2024 awardee of the McCoy Writer-Bookseller Award. Her debut essay is forthcoming in Roxanne Gay’s The Audacity . Schedule: 9 am - Coffee + welcome, writing warm up. 10 am - Generative Writing 11 am - Lunch + book craft book discussion, Dear Writer by Maggie Smith 12 pm - Generative Writing 1 pm - Wrap up + farewells Information Source: Old Town Books | eventbrite

Welcome to the Chief Warrant & Warrant Officers Association (CWOA) 96th Annual Meeting! Join us at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town for a gathering of Chief Warrant Officers and Warrant Officers, featuring our Annual Business Meeting, awards banquet, and ceremonial events. This in-person event includes networking, professional development, and camaraderie, along with special moments of reflection such as the Wreath-Laying Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. Members will also receive updates on CWOA initiatives, election results, and the FY 2026 budget request. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow officers, honor our traditions, and contribute to the future of CWOA. We look forward to seeing you there! Information Source: Michael Joseph Little, CWOA Executive Director | eventbrite