AlexandriaNews

Alexandria’s George Washington Day Parade — Event Volunteers, Monday Feb. 20 Old Town, Alexandria VA 22314. www.washingtonbirthday.net/volunteer Sign up to help stage the USA's largest parade celebrating the birth of George Washington, this year celebrating George's 280th! Volunteer with a friend or a group or individually - no experience needed and training is included. Online signup: www.​tfaforms.​com/​224684

ACT for Alexandria is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors – Brooke Curran and Joyce Manchester.

At Home in Alexandria, the latest Northern Virginia entry in the national “village movement” dedicated to helping residents remain independent in their homes, announced today it has expanded its service area.

While the teams, site and time have been finalized, a local anti-drunk driving organization is urging the public to also develop a game plan to prevent drunk driving during next weekend’s “Super Bowl Sunday.”

Catholic Charities – Thrift Shop Volunteers 125 South West St, Alexandria, VA22304. www.ccda.net/volunteer.php Great for active people with a creative flair and good customer service skills who want to help the community but not be stuck behind a desk! Volunteers 16 and older help with organizing & displaying merchandise, pricing & stocking, working with customers or doing handyman touch-ups around the store. Ongoing position, Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 3pm. Contact: Nicole Bruno, nbruno@ccda.net

Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute announcesthechapter leadership for 2012. WMCCAI serves the educational, business and networking needs of community associations in 20 cities/counties in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

In honor of Martin Luther King JR Day, the Northern Virginia Urban League held its annual Dream Makers and Achievers recognition ceremony.

Over the last eight years, more than 2,880 Alexandria children aged 3-5 have made great strides in decreasing problem behaviors and developing their social skills, thanks to the friendly puppets in the Al’s Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices Program offered by the Department of Community and Human Services.

By Sarah Becker Robert “Bob” Calhoun encourages all Alexandrians to become involved in their neighborhoods. A Democrat turned Republican he was drawn to community at a young age. Born in Oak Park, Illinois in 1937 his grandmother was active in Illinois politics.

At Home in Alexandria! today announced the launch of a new category of affiliation for “Friends” who want to support AHA! and take advantage of its social, cultural and educational offerings but are not at this time seeking the volunteer services available to AHA! Members.