🌱 Del Ray Business Owner Named Among Inspiring Women + Flea Market

Hi there, Del Ray. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Not as cool. High: 60 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories today in Del Ray:

1. Congratulations to Joi Dreams, who was named one of VIP Alexandria Magazine's 14 most inspiring women of 2023! Joi has founded two businesses in Del Ray (Joi Dreams Salon and Ward Avenue Style Parlor) while overcoming breast cancer and parenting three children. She said about the recognition, "It was such an honor to be nominated, to be a part of such [an] important campaign, and to meet and stand beside such spectacular women who had been a wonderful asset to Alexandria." (Visit Del Ray via Facebook)
2. Del Ray's Vintage & Flea Market is coming up on Mar. 11! From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can find the market at Mt. Vernon and E. Bellefonte avenues. Expect to find Rocklands BBQ trucks and adoptable animals from the Alexandria Animal Welfare League, too. (Del Ray Vintage Flea)
3. There are a few new properties for sale in the Del Ray neighborhood. From $733,500 to just over $1 million, several featured townhomes and condos have hit the real estate market. If you're looking to buy in Del Ray, browse the available properties and set up a private tour soon — these homes won't stay on the market for long. (Del Ray Patch)

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Today in and around Del Ray:

• Stories And Songs at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Happy Hour: How To Prepare For Retirement At Sunrise of Old Town (4:00 PM)
• Open Mic Poetry Event At Daily Life – Yoga Studio, Alexandria (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Saturday, Mar. 4, you can watch Alexandria's St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade will feature pipe bands, Irish dance schools, community groups, and a host of other performers! (Visit Alexandria VA via Facebook)
• You can join the local nonprofit Alive for Alexandria for an upcoming community impact meeting. Happening on Mar. 9 from 4-5:30 p.m. at AlexRenew, attendees will get information on how to help those in need receive food assistance and financial help. (City of Alexandria, VA via Instagram)
• Bring your questions to nearby Alexandria's career workshop at the Lee Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. today, Feb. 28. The job fair will have representatives from the government onsite to answer any questions you have and talk about the city's open positions. (AlexandriaVA.gov via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.