Month: June 2021

The swimmer went missing in the Potomac River around 8 p.m. By 9:30 p.m., rescue workers had found the missing person’s personal belongings.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Maryland – Rescue teams from Fairfax Counties and Montgomery Counties have been searching for a missing man on the Potomac River between Carderick and the American Legion Bridge, according to Pete Piringer of Montgomery County’s Fire and Rescue.

The swimmer went missing in the Potomac River around 8 p.m. According to Piringer, rescue workers had found the missing person’s personal belongings by 9:30 p.m.

The US parking police also provided a helicopter as part of the search.

The place the swimmer went missing was near the Billy Goat Trail and Great Falls Park.

No further information is available about the man missing on the Potomac River. It is not known what led to his disappearance.

(~ 830p) Swift Water Search & Rescue, Potomac River between Carderock and American Legion Bridge, search for 1 adult man who has been missing in the river for over an hour, personal items south of the bridge ~ 930p, crews from @mcfrs & @ffxfirerescue Operate along with USPark helicopters https://t.co/iywPMCYP3m

– Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 1, 2021

This missing swimmer on the Potomac River comes after a man from Falls Church drowned in the Outer Banks on Friday night at the start of Memorial Day weekend.

According to officials in Manteo, North Carolina, Falls Church was surf fishing when he drowned.

WUSA9 will continue to update this story as soon as more information is made available to our newsroom.

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OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA, VA – Looking for something to do in the Old Town Alexandria area? Your Old Town Alexandria Patch community calendar is a great way to keep track of what’s happening near you and discover local events that match your interests. Here are some of the events happening in town this week.

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Slime-Tastic Mini Camp

• When: Monday 31 May at 1:30 p.m.
• Where: Kidcreate Studio – Alexandria
• What: Memorial Day It’s a slime takeover! In this camp, slime is the main event. We’ll research different slime recipes as we make tons of sticky, glittery, stretchy, messy slime. From an extraordinary glitter solar system slime to confetti cake slime. We even throw in a little … Find out more

Dragonfly on canvas workshop (6-12 years)

• When: Tuesday 1st June at 5:30 p.m.
• Where: Kidcreate Studio – Alexandria
• What: Make space on your walls! Your child will be very proud of this masterpiece! In this popular class, kids paint a dragonfly on canvas like a real artist! Ask your child about the class and see how much they have learned! Learn more

Recommended event: “Live, in person” training and certification courses on food safety

• When: Wednesday June 2nd at 9:00 a.m.
• Where: ORS Interactive Inc, Leesburg Pike, Suite 200B, Falls Church, VA, USA
• What: NEW REDUCED COSTS! DMV Region – Managers and supervisors of restaurant and food service companies as well as members of the general public are invited to take part in professional food safety training courses “live and in person” leading to Food Protection Manager certificates … Find out more

Featured Event: Live, In-person Food Safety Training and Certification Courses (Doug Adair)

Featured Event: Hypnosis for Weight Management Program with Dr. Eleni Boosalis

• When: Thursday 3 June at 6:30 p.m.
• What: A 3-week integrative weight management program led by Dr. Eleni Boosalis, which is offered in a virtual small group *. The unique program by Dr. B will empower you to control both your hunger and weight by engaging your body, mind and spirit. You will begin a brand new rel … Find out more

Featured Event: Hypnosis for Weight Management Program with Dr. Eleni Boosalis (Del Ray Psych)

OUTDOOR choir concert: Choral Arts Chamber Singers

• When: Thursday 3 June at 5:30 p.m.
• Where: The rectory on Princess Street
• What: “I Hear America Singing” Choral Arts Chamber Singers | Scott Tucker, Conductor For the first time since the pandemic began, singers from the Choral Arts Society of Washington and Music Director Scott Tucker will perform in person

Lecture “Secrets of D-Day”

• When: Thursday 3 June at 7:00 p.m.
• Where: Virtual
• What: The Alexandria-Caen Sister Cities Committee invites you to the 11th Annual D-Day Commemorative Lecture held by the City of Alexandria (the first of two D-Day lectures in 2021). Thursday, June 3, 7:00 p.m. Free virtual lecture – register here https: //zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c09H1FqNS8anH … Find out more

OUTDOOR choir concert: Choral Arts Chamber Singers

• When: Thursday 3 June at 7:00 p.m.
• Where: The rectory on Princess Street
• What: “I Hear America Singing” Choral Arts Chamber Singers | Scott Tucker, Conductor For the first time since the pandemic began, singers from the Choral Arts Society of Washington and Music Director Scott Tucker will perform in person

Recommended event: rare, vintage and designer liquor auction

• When: Friday, June 4th at 10:00 a.m.
• What: Over $ 25,000 in rare spirits, bourbons and whiskeys will be auctioned online at www.BourbonBids.com. A local Virginia company with bottle collection in Chantilly, VA. Starting on June 4th at 10 am and ending on Sunday, June 13th 2021. Find out more

Recommended Event: Rare, Vintage and Designer Liquor Auction (Bourbon Bids)

Date with a dinosaur workshop (3-6 years)

• When: Friday, June 4th at 10:00 a.m.
• Where: Kidcreate Studio – Alexandria
• What: Tyrannosaurs Rex, Triceratops and Diplodocus. . . will your child be blinded by dinosaurs? This is your child’s chance to have a game with a dino and create an amazing piece of dinosaur art. This is a great sibling class to take together! Learn more

Lecture “The black heroes of D-Day”

• When: Friday 4th June at 12:00 p.m.
• Where: Virtual
• What: The Alexandria-Caen Sister Cities Committee invites you to the 11th Annual D-Day Commemorative Lecture by the City of Alexandria (the second of two D-Day lectures in 2021). Friday, June 4, 12:00 noon Free virtual lecture – register here https: //zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c09H1FqNS8 … Find out more

Featured Event: Gun Violence Memorial Remembrance Collection Event

• When: Saturday 5th June at 11:00 a.m.
• Where: National Building Museum
• What: The Gun Violence Memorial Project, led by architectural firm MASS Design Group and artist Hank Willis Thomas in collaboration with Purpose Over Pain and Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, is now open to the public at the National Building Museum in Washington DC through September. . Learn more

Workshop: Paint and stencil a tray with Annie Sloan® Chalk Paint®

• When: Sunday 6 June at 10:00 a.m.
• Where: Boxwood
• What: Bring a friend and join us under the Boxwood tent for a fun painting morning! During the workshop we will teach you everything about Chalk Paint® and show you step by step how to create your very own painted tray. You will receive a kit that … Find out more

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