Good morning, Alexandria.

Since Oct. 22, Alexandria's Freedom House Museum has shown 'Monday Robinson: A Life of Thorns and Roses,' detailing Monday Robinson’s legacy from enslaving family to later emancipation in local records & history; a lecture by genealogist Char McCargo Bah is set for Nov.

1 at 3 p.m. with few spots.

A guide to free events highlights eight outings in the DMV this weekend.

In Alexandria, attendees can catch the Del Ray Halloween Parade on Sunday at 2 p.m. and a carnival at Del Ray Artisans, while options include live jazz, museum tours & family fun nearby.

The Alexandria City Council approved a plan last Saturday to expand athletic facilities at St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School in West End; it calls for a 1,500 sqft concessions building, a 715 sqft pavilion, a storage shed with press box, and eight 85-ft-tall field lights to support events.

Alexandria will host National Prescription Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct.

24. APD and the Sheriff’s Office will manage four drop off sites from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at local locations, with volunteers offering free drug disposal kits to promote safe medication disposal.

Alexandria residents can try a new health food cafe starting today in Carlyle.

Fresh Healthy Cafe holds a 9:55 a.m. ribbon cutting and offers a deal on 12 ounce smoothies with the second free plus 25% off paninis at 2040 Jamieson Avenue (near the Westin Hotel and U.S. District Courthouse).