Annual holiday lights ride + walk returns for another year

On Friday, December 16, and Saturday, December 17, BPAC teamed up with the Alexandria SpokesWomen for our twelfth annual Alexandria holiday lights ride + walk. By bike and on foot, we admired the holiday decorations and festive lights in the Del Ray neighborhood. The creativity displayed on “Christmas Card Lane” on E. Luray drew “oohs” …

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BPAC hosts presidential history walk

BPAC kicked off Independence Day by organizing a presidential history walk on Monday, July 4. On a sunny summer morning, about 50 people -- and two special canine guests -- gathered for a walk around Old Town Alexandria to visit places associated with U.S. presidents. During the tour, we discussed the time that Thomas Jefferson …

BPAC co-hosts annual holiday lights ride + walk

On December 17-18, BPAC teamed up with the Alexandria SpokesWomen to host the eleventh annual Alexandria holiday lights ride + walk. On our walking and biking tours, we admired the twinkly lights, festive decorations, and amazing creativity of Del Ray's residents. "Christmas Card Lane" on E. Luray Avenue was a particular hit. We also went …

BITS – Empowering Students Through Biking

Reprinted with permission from ACPS Express, http://www.acpsk12.org/news/?p=17975: Learning how to ride a bike has long been a rite of passage for young people, giving them a sense of accomplishment and freedom. The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Bicycles in the Schools program (BITS) provides that opportunity for ACPS students; many of whom do not have …

BPAC organizes veterans’ history walk

On Sunday, November 14, BPAC led a group walk to sites associated with wars and military veterans. About ten people — along with two special canine guests — gathered near Tavern Square and then did a one-mile walk through Old Town. Extra handwarmers came in handy at the chilly start, but soon the temperatures warmed …