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<h1>Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary</h1>
ALEXANDRIA, VA — One of the DMV's most anticipated cultural celebrations is marking a major milestone this summer. The 10th Annual Around The World Cultural Food Festival returns to Oronoco Bay Park on Saturday, August 29, inviting the community to experience a day of authentic global cuisine, live entertainment, and cultural discovery.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the festival transforms Alexandria's waterfront into an international destination where visitors can explore the flavors, music, traditions, and artistry of cultures from around the world. From sizzling street food and family recipes passed down through generations to vibrant cultural performances and handcrafted goods, the festival offers an immersive experience for all ages.
Guests can enjoy authentic cuisine representing countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East while watching traditional dance performances, shopping from international artisans and local small businesses, and enjoying activities for the whole family. Whether you're discovering a new favorite dish, celebrating your heritage, or exploring a new culture, there's something for everyone.
<h3>Event Details</h3>
<ul><li>🌍 Event: 10th Annual Around The World Cultural Food Festival</li><li>📅 Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026</li><li>🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM</li><li>📍 Location: Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA 22314</li><li>🎟️ Admission: FREE</li><li>🍽️ Enjoy: Authentic international cuisine, live cultural performances, artisan vendors, global shopping, and family-friendly activities.</li></ul>
Come celebrate 10 years of bringing the world together—one culture, one community, and one delicious bite at a time.
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Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
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Fairfax Public Access

FAIRFAX, VA — The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area is sponsoring a special televised “Know Before You Vote: Virginia Constitutional Amendments” program on Monday, August 31, 2026, from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., on&nbsp;Fairfax Public Access, Channel 10. Virginia voters are invited to watch, learn about the proposed amendments, and be informed before casting a ballot on November 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Watch live on Fairfax Public Access, Channel 10 and or by live-streaming on YouTube through Inside Scoop.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/InsideScoopTVShow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Inside Scoop TV Show - YouTube</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The one-hour program will provide factual, nonpartisan information about the three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution appearing on the November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections ballot.
The program will feature three 15-minute segments:
Question 1:&nbsp;Right to Reproductive Freedom Question 2:&nbsp;Marriage Equality Question 3:&nbsp;Voting Rights&nbsp;
For each amendment, the official ballot question will be presented, followed by a discussion of what Virginia law currently provides, what would change if the amendment is approved, what the amendment does not change, and the practical impact on Virginia citizens.
The program is presented solely for voter education and does not advocate for or against any of the proposed constitutional amendments.


Co-sponsors:&nbsp;&nbsp;Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ® Alpha Beta Alpha Omega Chapter;&nbsp;American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Virginia; Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.;&nbsp;Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc.;&nbsp;Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.;&nbsp;Fairfax County NAACP; Iota Epsilon Sigma Chapter Northern VA of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.;&nbsp;National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Northern Virginia Chapter;&nbsp;Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce;&nbsp;REV UP Virginia;&nbsp;Sully District Council of Citizens Associations; and&nbsp;The Arc of Northern Virginia
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We are hiring Caregivers, Med Care Managers and LPN&nbsp;Med Care Managers.&nbsp;Join us for open interviews and meet our AMAZING team and leaders Wednesday, September 2nd&nbsp;from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Interviews and offers will be conducted on the spot. &nbsp;
Please sign in and let them know you are there for an open interview. To shine even more, bring a copy or two of your resume with you. For questions, please call/text 571-705-7686. Register here for the hiring event:&nbsp;
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🏥 Comprehensive medical benefits
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Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 45 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. It is no surprise that many of the world's leading experts in Senior Living entrust their career to Sunrise.

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Jammin Java

Join Better Said Than Done on September 3rd at Jammin’ Java for Huzzah: a storytelling show
 celebrating 15 years of amazing stories. In the past 15 years, we’ve 
heard hundreds of incredible stories and hundreds of fabulous 
storytellers. We’d bring them all back on stage if we could, but for 
this one night, we’re bringing back some of our favorites to help us 
celebrate. This show’s nine storytellers and two emcees have appeared on
 PBS’ Stories from the Stage, NPR’s The Moth Radio Hour, the Risk! 
Podcast, at the Kennedy Center, in the National Storytelling Festival, 
and, of course, on Better Said Than Done stages. Join us for Huzzah!, 
with emcees Bonnie Gardner and Jack Scheer and storytellers Nick 
Baskerville, J.R. Denson, John Kreul, Carol Moore, Joe Morice, Miriam 
Nadel, Ravi Pimplaskar, Jessica Robinson, and Delegate Holly Siebold!
<h2><a href="https://www.unionstagepresents.com/shows/huzzah-better-said-than-done-s-15th-anniversary-storytelling-show-03-sep" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tickets Here</a></h2>
Jammin’ Java is located at 227 Maple Ave E., Vienna, VA 22180. A full
 dinner and bar menu will be available before and during the show. 
Storytelling starts at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. <a href="https://www.unionstagepresents.com/shows/huzzah-better-said-than-done-s-15th-anniversary-storytelling-show-03-sep" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Get your tickets and reserve your seats now.</a>
The stories may be personal, but you will experience them as if you 
were there. They may be true, despite being unbelievable. And as always,
 Better Said Than Done’s storytelling show will prove that life is 
better in the telling.

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