Good morning, Alexandria.

Alexandria women can join the Guest House Swap & Shop on Oct.

18 to donate five gently used clothing items plus a $15 fee. Clothing drop-off is from 11 a.m. to noon with the main swap from 1 to 3 (supporting Friends of Guest House’s work for women returning to the community).

Dylan Blanco will open Bricks & Minifigs, an independent Lego resale store, at 110 N.

Royal Street in early October and will hold a grand opening celebration in November. Local families can purchase used sets and enjoy a Lego racecar track at the new location.

Prince Edward (the Duke of Edinburgh) will visit Mount Vernon on Thursday, Oct.

1 for a tour of key estate sites and a wreath-laying at Washington’s Tomb during 250th anniversary celebrations. Visitors may continue exploring the site, including its new Education Center, as the historic property remains open.

Cheryl Lovinsky was announced as the new Chorus Manager for the Alexandria Choral Society on Sept.

28. She began her role on Aug. 3 and will handle auditions, scheduling and concert logistics for the nearly 90-member ensemble.

The Little Theatre of Alexandria selected three winning plays from 200 worldwide submissions in its 2026 One-Act Playwriting Competition and is now seeking directors to stage the readings.

The readings will take place on Jan. 18, 2027 at 8 p.m. at Wolfe Street.

The free Alexandria Book & Craft Festival will take place on Sunday, Oct.

11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Old Town behind 415 King St. and will feature authors, local artists, handmade goods, and food by Elaine’s Literary Salon (second annual event).

Alexandria City Public Schools will resume eligible bus rides for students starting Oct.

5 after reviewing walk zone requests raised by parents+ families will receive updates via ParentSquare by Sept. 30.

City officials are repaving Somervelle Street from Duke Street to its end and North Beauregard Street from Lincolnia Road to Sanger Avenue; work began Sept.

28 and continues until Oct. 2, so drivers must check temporary No Parking signs to avoid tickets or towing.

Today, the City of Alexandria holds an open house (6 to 7:45 p.m.) at Mount Vernon Community School auditorium to discuss the Del Ray East Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project after inspections found 150 pipes, 111 manholes and 491 laterals needing repair; residents can ask questions about upcoming work.

Alexandria City High School will launch its first season of girls flag football this fall after it secures near-final sanctioning from the Virginia High School League (VHSL).