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🌱 Patch AM: Del Ray Farmers Market Blood Drive and 12 more events
Coming up on the Del Ray Patch calendar: The 58th Annual Patrons' Show

Hey there, Del Ray! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- The 58th Annual Patrons’ Show at The Art League
- Del Ray Farmers Market Blood Drive
- Time to Read-In Person at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Del Rayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Del Rayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 37 and low of 34 degrees.
- Saturday: Low clouds, temps: high: 45, low: 34.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 48 and low of 43 degrees.
📸 Around Del Ray
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Del Ray
★ Featured events ★
- The 58th Annual Patrons’ Show
The Art League, 105 N Union St, Alexandria
6:00 pm
Sunday February 15
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Other local events
- Del Ray Farmers Market Blood Drive
2309 Mt Vernon Ave , Alexandria
1:00 pm - Time to Read-In Person
St. Elmo's Coffee Pub , 2300 Mt Vernon Ave , Alexandria
10:00 am - Floating Dice Potion
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
6:00 pm - Game Night: NYE Edition!
2200 Mt Vernon Ave , Alexandria
6:00 pm - Lego Competition
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
3:30 pm - English Conversation Club
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
1:30 pm - Spanish Conversation Club
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
3:00 pm - Oddball Cinema
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
2:00 pm - Sensory Storytime
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
4:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Sunday January 4
Monday January 5
📣 Del Ray Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse
Courthouse Library Children's Area ,
10:00 am - English Conversation at Aurora Hills
Aurora Hills Library Eads Room,
10:30 am - Shop Class: Self-Guided Glowforge Laser Cutter Certification
Central Library , The Shop , Lake Barcroft
12:00 pm - From-Scratch Dim Sum at Sur La Table
Sur La Table , 326 King St , Alexandria
1:00 pm
Friday December 26
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🗞 Nearby News
Alexandria
- Alexandria, VA Author Publishes Faith Self-Help Book (prleap.com)
- Biz Briefs: Electric Paratransit Buses in San Francisco and More (metro-magazine.com)
- Retired Federal Employee, Library Trustee Enters 17th House District Race (patch.com)
Arlington
- Our Man In Arlington 12-25-2025 (fcnp.com)
- Arlington Catholic makes statement in win over St. John's (Shrewsbury) (bostonherald.com)
Ok Del Ray! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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