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Mar 03, 2013

A Toast to Fashion – A perfect girl’s night out!

I know you’re like me and you could use a night out with your girl friends! Come join the The Junior Friends of The Campagna Center at the 14th Annual Toast to Fashion, which will take place on Thursday, March 14th from 6:30 -10 pm at Belle Haven Country Club. This annual event combines a fashion show, marketplace, raffle, and cocktail reception. For the third year, ABC-7/WJLA’s Britt McHenry will serve as emcee. Proceeds from this event help support programs of The Campagna Center

Participating vendors: Arbonne, Bronzed Berry, The Hat Lady, J. Ryan Jewelry, Pink and Brown, Queen Bee Designs, Rachelle Celine, Scout Bag and Bins, Shop Mamie, Skinfinity, Stella & Dot, The Lucky Knot, Toka & Chris, Top It Off, Villa de Alpacas Farm, Whyte House Monograms, Belt It
Participating Shops & Boutiques: Bishop Boutique, Bloomers, Brooks Brothers, 529 Kids Consign, Gossip on 23rd, Gossypia, J.McLaughlin, J.Ryan Jewelry, Kiskadee, Monday’s Child, Periwinkle, Pink and Brown, Purple Goose, Queen Bee Designs, Shop Mamie, Stella & Dot, Toka & Chris, The Lucky Knot, The Pink Palm, The Shoe Hive, 3 Sisters, Top it Off, Zoe Boutique
Event Details: March 14, 2013 6:30-10 Belle Haven Country Club 6023 Fort Hunt Road Alexandria, VA 22307 Tickets can be purchased at
www.CampagnaCenter.org

About The Campagna Center
For nearly 70 years, The Campagna Center has been committed to fostering a positive environment for Alexandria’s children and families. The early childhood programs serve some of the neediest children in the community and help ensure they are prepared for school. In addition, the Center operates after school programs for elementary students where tutoring and enrichment experiences reinforce academic and social skills needed for success in school and life. Vital youth development programs are also provided at T.C. Williams through Building Better Futures and the Center supports adult/family literacy through the New Neighbors program.

Breaking News- A little bird has swooped down and shared some GREAT news! Kiskadee cares!! Kiskadee supports the Campagna Center and the Junior Friend’s Efforts, and they would like to support our Toast to Fashion Event. That’s why if you stop into Kiskadee between now and March 14th, the day of the event, they will offer 15% off apparel and shoes (in stock and full priced merchandise), as well as give back an additional 15% of the purchases to the Campagna Center! Perfect time to fly in and grab your Toast to Fashion outfit!

Nov 27, 2012

Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend

We’re all wrapped up and stuffed from Thanksgiving and now it’s time to start looking forward to Christmas! This weekend marks an exciting start to the Christmas season with the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend. There are several events to enjoy with your family.

The first is the Deck the Halls with Santa!

This fun event for children is held on Friday Nov. 30th from 1-3 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Kids will get to meet Santa and “Plaid the Dog.” The event features age appropriate crafts for children to help “Deck the Halls,” seasonal treats, and a raffle full of goodies, toys, and experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Note that crafts are ideally for ages 2-5 with little assistance required. The Masonic Temple does not permit strollers.

Tickets are $30 for adults; $15 for children 11 and under. You can purchase your tickets online.

Saturday, Dec. 1st beginning at 11 a.m. is the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade.

The parade features Scottish Clans, music, dancing and lots of dog groups. Line up early to get a good spot, because the parade attracts over 30,000 to Old Town to watch the 140+ groups march. The parade kicks off at 11 and will likely go until 1. Here’s the map of the parade route.

At the end of the parade there is a massed band concert where all the musicians from the parade gather in market square to perform. This is a truly amazing experience!

All of the events of the weekend are presented by The Campagna Center. The Center is responsible for providing educational and developmental services for children and families.

Dec 02, 2011

Nothing says Christmas in Old Town like the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend!

One of Old Towns biggest holiday traditions is happening as I type; The 41st Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend! The taste of Scotland will be tonight and boy am I looking forward to this parents night out with my husband! The heather and greens sale & the Christmas marketplace will be going on today until 5 p.m. and then the heather and greens sale will pick back up tomorrow from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Masonic Temple.

The big draw for the kiddos (if you missed your chance to score tickets for ‘Deck the Halls with Santa’ ) will be the big parade starting at 11 a.m. tomorrow morning. Over 100 Scottish Clans, pipe and drum bands, Scottish dancers, re-enactment groups, Scottie dog groups, dignitaries and, of course, Santa Claus will march through the streets of Old Town. The parade route begins at the corner of Wilkes and South Saint Asaph Streets in Old Town and ends at King and Royal Streets. Following the parade a massed band concert takes place at King and Royal Streets in front of City Hall at Market Square at 1 p.m.

The Campagna Center will have an open house from 12-5 p.m. also on Saturday where they will be featuring a model train display by the Potomac Module Crew. The Campagna Center, an organization that provides vital services for Alexandria’s children and families, puts on the Walk Weekend as their largest fundraising activity.