Good morning, Alexandria.

On Saturday, Oct. 17, at 5 p.m., a Thriller zombie flash mob will take place on King & Union streets in Old Town with makeup starting at 3 p.m. at 310 King Street to benefit Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, offering both dancing and shambler roles for participants 21 and older.

Nazia Millwala has been named president of Alexandria Restaurant Partners after nearly five years as an executive leader.

The leadership change is part of a planned evolution, and she will build a new team to strengthen community ties (including efforts in catering and marketing) over the next 18 months.

Professional ensemble The Thirteen will debut its fifteenth season Friday, Oct.

16 at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall (4915 E. Campus Drive) with a show featuring Brahms’ 'Ein deutsches Requiem' and Bonds’ 'Credo'; the group received city grant funding and includes an Alexandria resident among its musicians.

Alexandria’s Ethiopian Fall Festival was rescheduled to Sunday, Oct.

18 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Chinquapin Park + tickets purchased for Oct. 11 remain valid while refunds are available for those unable to attend the new date.

Alexandria City High School hosted Inova Days on Oct.

5 and 6 where 438 students explored careers in health care, with Inova professionals leading 30-minute sessions on topics like chemotherapy, surgery, radiology and nursing.

City Council convened on Tuesday, Oct.

13 at 6 p.m. at City Hall to review an economic update, hear a 911 system presentation, and present the Ben Brenman Award, while also considering a friendship city with Osijek, Croatia.

Dr. David Rose will leave his role as Alexandria Health Department director after Nov.

9 to join Virginia Department of Health as regional director for the north/northwest region + deputy director Dr. Anne Gaddy will manage operations during the transition.