On Saturday, March 26, BPAC led a group walk to visit women-owned businesses, in celebration of Women's History Month. About seventeen people gathered on a brisk spring morning for a one-mile walk through Old Town. During the tour, we learned why Gizem White has been dubbed the Turkish Coffee Lady and talked about the new … Continue reading BPAC kicks off 2022 events with women’s history walk
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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 … Continue reading BPAC co-hosts annual holiday lights ride + walk
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 … Continue reading BITS – Empowering Students Through Biking
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 … Continue reading BPAC organizes veterans’ history walk
BPAC rides to see Halloween decorations
On Saturday, October 30, BPAC led a group ride to see spooky skeletons, friendly ghosts, haunted playgrounds, and other Halloween decorations in Del Ray. About fifty people -- and one intrepid dog in a handlebar seat -- did a five-mile loop through the neighborhood, oohing and aahing at the decorations along the way. It was … Continue reading BPAC rides to see Halloween decorations
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