Friends of Guest House is a nonprofit organization in the Del Ray area of Alexandria, VA that provides a temporary home for women recently released from prison who need basic support services to facilitate a new start in life and successfully transition back into society. Friends of Guest House offers structure, supervision, support and assistance [...]

Please join Barkley Square for our first Yappy Hour of the season! The event is Thursday May 6th, from 6-9pm. Bring your sombreros and maracas for a “seis de Mayo” themed party! Join us in the beautiful Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia for beer, wine, juice, snacks, great music, a bark bar for the dogs, [...]

Celebrate the holidays with your four-legged “best friend”  at Santa Paws is Coming to Town hosted by Barkley Square Bakery & Boutique and Paws, Purrs & Exotics Animal Hospital in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The event will be held in conjunction with  the Washington Humane [...]

If you didn’t come out to Alexandria, Virginia’s Del Ray neighborhood’s First Thursday, you missed a wonderful night. The sidewalks were packed with young couples, cute families, hip older folks, and lots of dogs! Take a look at photographer, Vithaya’s photos and take on last night’s event. I think we had almost 100 people on the [...]

Karing by Kristina is holding Fall Rush!
Become a VIP Client during the month of September and your dog becomes a member of DOG. Delta Omega Gamma is Karing by Kristina’s exclusive Furternity!
 
 
Furternity member’s will recieve:
A Welcome to the DOG House Sweatshirt
3 Free Nail Clips
A Free Birthday Cake on their Birthday
10% off at Barkley Sqaure
Invitations to [...]

I spent the morning at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, preparing for the live taping with Fox 5’s Holly Morris. Between live shots, I spent time in the “cat room”. There are so many kittens and cats that need to be adopted. These cats are so sweet, they meow’d at me as I walked [...]

 
If you’re looking for a more laid back way to celebrate the Inauguration without having to drive in to D.C., consider celebrating in Alexandria’s artsy neighborhood of Del Ray. Join us beneath the tents behind the Evening Star Cafe on Sunday, January 18 for a classic Oyster Roast and Block Party Celebration in honor of [...]

It’s almost time for Halloween! One fun local tradition which you may not be aware of is the 12th Annual West Potomac Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 26th which is sponsored by Potomac West Business Association (PWBA) and the City of Alexandria. This event features a parade down Mt. Vernon Avenue for kids, dogs, and even [...]