🌱 Who’s bringing Arab cuisine, comedy, and music to Fort Hunt Road?
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In today's newsletter:
- Who’s bringing Arab cuisine, comedy, and music to Fort Hunt Road?
Also on today's calendar: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Cooler with a passing shower, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
- Friday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• National Arab American Heritage Month Launches April 1, 2026—Arab America Foundation Unites Communities Nationwide (arabamerica.com) — An Arab American Heritage Month celebration is coming to Belle Haven Country Club on Fort Hunt Road on April 16, bringing food, music, fashion, and comedy just minutes from Fort Hunt neighborhoods. The evening will feature comedian Yasmin Elhady, live Arab music, a fashion show, and dancing, while highlighting Arab American culture and contributions nationwide. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Guess Who's Coming To Dinner
Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria
8:00 pm
Thursday April 2
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Other local events
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Maundy Thursday Service
Bethany Lutheran Church and Preschool , 2501 Beacon Hill Rd , Alexandria
7:30 pm -
Good Friday Service
Bethany Lutheran Church and Preschool , 2501 Beacon Hill Rd , Alexandria
7:30 pm -
Easter Sunrise Service
Mount Comfort Cemetery , 6600 S Kings Hwy , Alexandria
7:00 am -
Pancake Breakfast (Youth Fundraiser Free Will Donations)
Bethany Lutheran Church and Preschool , 2501 Beacon Hill Rd , Alexandria
8:15 am -
Easter Egg Hunt
Bethany Lutheran Church and Preschool , 2501 Beacon Hill Rd , Alexandria
9:00 am -
Easter Festival Service
Bethany Lutheran Church and Preschool , 2501 Beacon Hill Rd , Alexandria
10:00 am -
Lunch & Learn on April 9th
Brightview Alexandria - Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care , 6509 Telegraph Rd , Alexandria
12:00 pm -
JCA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
Via Zoom
10:00 am
Thursday April 2
Friday April 3
Sunday April 5
Thursday April 9
Thursday April 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Just Babies
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
11:00 am -
Application Assistance
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -
10:00 am -
Preschool Story Time
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -
11:00 am -
Carefull Knit & Crochet
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -
3:00 pm
Wednesday April 1
Thursday April 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sunrise Senior Living posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Fort Belvoir. Apply here.
- Didlake posted a job opening for Janitor in Fort Belvoir. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Hunt here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mount Vernon
- New Penn Daw fire station with shelter, supportive housing wins support (ffxnow.com)
Alexandria
- Say 'I Do' Aboard Alexandria's Own Love Boat This May 15 (thezebra.org)
- Review Emergency Plans During Severe Weather Awareness Month in Alexandria (alexandrialivingmagazine.com)
- Alexandria tech startup tackles wireless communications in ‘impossible' conditions (alxnow.com)
Arlington
- $1M Raffle Ticket Sold In Alexandria Claimed by Anonymous Arlington Woman (patch.com)
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