🌱 Patch AM: Which nostalgic toys are inspiring new art in Del Ray?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which nostalgic toys are inspiring new art in Del Ray?

Also on today's calendar: The 58th Annual Patrons’ Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 41 and low of 27 degrees.
• Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 38, low: 28.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Things to do in the DC area: Elvis' Birthday Fight Club, Bluegrass Festival … and more! (wtop.com) — Del Ray residents can check out the new free “Toy Stories” exhibit at the Del Ray Artisans Gallery, celebrating the toys many loved as kids and running through Jan. 31. The broader roundup also spotlights quirky shows, concerts, lectures, and family-friendly outings across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia for the coming days.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Del Ray

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday February 15

• The 58th Annual Patrons’ Show
  The Art League, 105 N Union St, Alexandria
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday January 2

• Toy Stories at Del Ray Artisans Gallery Fri January 2 - Sat January 31
  Del Ray Artisans , 2704 Mt Vernon Ave , Alexandria
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja)
  James M. Duncan Branch Library , 2501 Commonwealth Ave , Alexandria
  10:30 am
• English Conversation Club
  Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
  1:30 pm
• YMCA Open House
  420 E Monroe Ave , Alexandria
  3:00 pm
• Spanish Conversation Club
  Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
  3:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Partners in Art (RSVP in Advance) Mon January 5 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm FREE, donations appreciated
  Del Ray Artisans , 2704 Mt Vernon Ave , Alexandria
  2:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Packing Tape Image Transfers and Collage (Register by 1/3) Wed January 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $65
  Del Ray Artisans , 2704 Mt Vernon Ave , Alexandria
  6:30 pm

Friday January 9

• Del Ray Poetry Reading
  St. Elmo's Coffee Pub , 2300 Mt Vernon Ave , Alexandria
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
  1900 Mt Vernon Ave , Alexandria
  9:00 am

Sunday January 11

• Create an Artwork Sales Website with Square (Register by 1/7) Sun January 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EST
  Del Ray Artisans , 2704 Mt Vernon Ave , Alexandria
  6:30 pm

Monday January 12

• Create an Art Inventory System in Excel (Register by 1/8) Mon January 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $40
  Del Ray Artisans , 2704 Mt Vernon Ave , Alexandria
  6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Alexandria

• PHOTOS: Happy New Year Alexandria! (alexandrialivingmagazine.com)
• Sneak Peek: Mudhouse Coffee Interior in Alexandria (alexandrialivingmagazine.com)
• Alexandria's Christ House Meets Increasing Demand For Meals Through Volunteers (patch.com)

Arlington

• How Arlington PTAs are helping address student food insecurity (wtop.com)

McLean

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just lost interest.
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