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Hunger Free Alexandria Benefit From Catholic Charities Donation

On October 16th the St. Lucy Food Project and ALIVE!, members of Hunger Free Alexandria (HFA) benefited from donations from the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington. The donations which was made in front of Alexandria's City Hall included 5,000 pounds of non perishable food. The donation is a part of the Catholic Charities ongoing mission to address hunger in Alexandria. Continue reading

Enjoy Breakfast And Craft Fair With First Christian Church Of Alexandria

The First Christian Church of Alexandria will be hosting its Seventh Annual Craft Fair and Pancake Breakfast on its church grounds at 2723 King Street Alexandria. The event will be held on November 9th from 9 am to 2 pm. Patrons to the event can explore various booths and purchase holiday gifts from local craft vendors. Items for sale at the event will include handmade jewelry, soaps and lotions, greeting cards and much more. Patrons will also be treated to delicious comfort food. Proceeds from the craft fair will benefit the church's local mission projects while proceeds from the pancake breakfast will benefit Hunger Free Alexandria. Continue reading

Visit The Historic Ball-Sellers House In Arlington And See How The Ordinary Man Lived In The 1700s

In 1724, John Ball acquired a 166-acre land grant along Four Mile Run from Lord Fairfax. He constructed a one-roomed log cabin with a loft. He lived there with his wife and five daughters farming wheat and corn and rearing sheep, cows, and pigs. He also ran a mill on Four Mile Run and kept some of the millstones on the property.
The Ball-Sellers House is in Arlington VA
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