Alexandria Neighbors Help Arlandria Family Impacted by Tragedy

A group of neighbors are joining together to help the family who lost their son in a tragedy last week.

The man found dead Monday in a playground in Northern Virginia
was a carpenter, DJ and beloved eldest brother with four siblings.
News4's Julie Carey spoke with the mother of Luis Perez, in Alexandria.
(click here to view). 

Jose Luis Ferman Perez was a 24-year-old city resident whose life was taken at the iconic neighborhood playground last week in Beverly Park, aka "the Pit."

Many have expressed their desire to help his family, especially his mother who wishes to return his remains to his beloved home country. Any contribution of any size would be help. Your consideration would be appreciated. Financial contributions can be made via GoFundMe. In-kind donations are being accepted through SignupGenius. 

Here's an English language translation of the the request on GoFundMe:

"On Monday, November 9, 2015, we lost a great person, Jose' Luis Perez Ferman. He was a good son, brother, father and friend. Only 24 years old, he left us to be by God’s side. He was a good person in every possible way. Our family is obviously not prepared for this tragedy and losing a person this loved is painful and unexpected. Funeral expenses are very expensive and we have created this page to request assistance for these expenses. Whatever amount you can provide would be very much appreciated. Thank you and God bless you. We need your support to cover the funeral expenses of Jose' Luis Perez Ferman."

To make a financial contribution to help with the funeral expenses, go to GoFundMe at: https://www.gofundme.com/n4a8aajg

To make an in-kind donation for the funeral, go to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084fa4aa2ca46-items

The funeral is set for 7pm Saturday at Commonwealth Baptist Church, 700 Commonwealth Avenue in Del Ray.

Science In the Hood! Sunday at 4MRMarket 10-2

Science In the Hood!
Come one, come all to the second annual science science expo.

Students from The George Washington University have activities for everyone – kids, teens, parents and even the whole family to join in.

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For the elementary tikes:

• Nutrition related coloring activities 
• Mystery exercise challenge (hint: get your dance shoes ready!) 
• Veggie surprise! 

For the middle and high school kids:

• Cooking demonstrations 
• Making a mini-greenhouse 
• Two exercise activities to get your heart going! 

For the parents:

• Quick and easy guide to how to eat healthy. While the kids are off doing different activities, let’s talk about ways to make little changes that can make a BIG difference. 

For the family:

• Tours of Four Mile Run restoration project 
• During the tour, help your kids collect different items from our scavenger hunt. You’ll have a collection kit to gather the organisms so you can observe them with a microscope! 
• Bobbing for apples! 
• Oyster DEMO 

Sunday November 8th, 10am-2pm Where: 4109 Mt Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22305

NOVEMBER 8TH CONSERVEMOS Four Mile Run Stream Clean-Up & Restoration Project Tours

NOVEMBER 8TH CONSERVEMOS

Four Mile Run Stream Clean-Up and Restoration Project Tours

Join the City of Alexandria and TC Williams High School Students at the Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market on Sunday, November 8th to get involved with our local watershed.

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Tours will be offered of the ongoing Four Mile Run Wetland Restoration Project, and a clean-up event involving trash and invasive plant removal will take place throughout the day.

• Tours Offered from 9am to 1pm
• Clean Up Throughout the Day
• Tours in both English and Spanish
• Other fun activities provided by GWU students
• Come Support Watershed Restoration! Efforts!

FOUR MILE RUN PARK, 

4109 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE, ALEXANDRIA, VA

Help neighbors get ready for winter!!

Help neighbors get ready for winter!!

This Sunday, 4MRMarket will once again collect for St. Rita's Annual Clothing Drive.

St. Rita's Church together with Grace Episcopal is conducting its annual clothing drive and will be collecting gently worn, clean cold weather clothing and rain gear of all sizes this week.

The collection box at the 4MRMarket Tent and the clothing will be distributed on Saturday, November 7th from the St. Rita School Hall to our neighbors in Arlandria.

Your donations will be collected the next two Sundays, 9am-1pm at the Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market, 4109 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305

HUGE Book Sale for Scholarship Fund of Alexandria!

Looking for a good book? We've got plenty!

We asked Alexandria for book donations and the response came in droves!! 
4MRMarket plays host to the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Book Sale this Sunday. 
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Thanks to hundreds of donations from across the city.

Come to the Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market (www.4MRMarket.org) at 4109 Mt. Vernon Avenue this Sunday October 18th, 9am-1pm, to find that great read you've been looking for.