🌱 Old Town Spring Events + Single-Vehicle Crash On Callahan Drive

Hey, everybody! It's Friday in Old Town Alexandria and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; breezy, cooler. High: 59 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories today in Old Town Alexandria:

1. As spring approaches, you can take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful flowers in Alexandria by strolling down the Old Town streets lined with cherry blossoms and flowering trees and stopping to enjoy excellent signature food and drinks. From water taxi rides, bike rides, and even a party at Carlyle's Lost Boy Cider, there are plenty of activities to join. You can check out a list of all the activities and events Old Town Alexandria has to offer at the link. (Alexandria Living Magazine)
2. Callahan Drive was closed early Thursday morning due to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash. The crash happened near the King Street Metro between King and Duke Street. The road was closed off as Alexandria police investigated the scene. The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. (Old Town Alexandria Patch)
3. Restaurant inspections for the first half of February have officially been posted, and a mixture of inspections resulted in violations and passing inspections. The Alexandria Health Department regularly inspects restaurants and other food establishments at least once per year, the frequencies and types of inspections can vary based on the types of food prepared and how it is prepared. These reports are generally available for public view a week after the inspection by searching the restaurant specifically or browsing a map of inspected locations through an online database. (Old Town Alexandria Patch)

Today in Old Town Alexandria:

• Alexandria? Which Alexandria? At Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Office of Historic Alexandria is reopening the Alexandria Black History Museum on Sunday, Feb. 26 from 2-5 p.m. You can RSVP by Feb. 23 for your spot. (City of Alexandria, VA via Instagram)
• The Sheriff's Office held a Black History Month program for inmates at the Adult Detention Center, which featured a talk by Dr. GiShawn Mance, a licensed clinical psychologist, on mental health and wellness in the Black community. Dr. Mance discussed the significance of psychology in African American history, addressed the stigma associated with mental health, and provided coping strategies while her doctoral students guided attendees in practical exercises. (Alexandria Sheriff's Office, City of Alexandria, Virginia via Facebook)
• It's National Children's Dental Health Month, and to celebrate, Alexandria City Public Schools shared the American Dental Association's healthy smile tips for children to care for their teeth and prevent cavities for years to come! (Alexandria City Public Schools via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Preschool Tours for 2023-2024 school year (February 24)
• Old Town Alexandria Civil War Roundtable (February 25)
• Alexandria Citizen's Swing Band Spring Fling (February 25)
• XP League Open House (February 25)
• 2023 Alexandria Sister Cities Scottish Social and Whisky Tasting (February 25)
• Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show (February 26)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you soon for your next update.

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is a freelance copywriter for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism. She is a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.