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Where to shop local honey in NOVA
Shop local honey at these NOVA locations. | Photo by Eric Gorski via Flickr
Spring allergies getting the best of you? While not scientifically proven, some say that eating local honey can help curb your seasonal sniffles. Regardless, why not shop local and check out these honeys from around Northern Virginia?
The Beekeepers Farm | 40975 Snickersville Tpke., Aldie
Starting June 2026, you can get raw local honey at this local farm. In the meantime, you can get their new farm-spun honey, which comes in flavors like lemon, cinnamon, and peanut.
Erin’s Elderberries | 4257 Aiken Dr., Warrenton
This shop in Warrenton offers both clover and wildflower honey. And don’t forget to order a couple of honey sticks to snack on while you’re at it.
Loudoun Honey | Various locations
With approximately 150 colonies throughout Loudoun County, this local spot delivers honey year-round. Enjoy free delivery within the county, or have it shipped anywhere in the country.
A new cafe might take over the former location of Green Pig Bistro in Arlington’s Clarendon neighborhood. DC chef Ivan Zivkovic is the mastermind behind Cafe Dalmatia, but the specifics are not yet known. We’ll be sure to update you when we know more.(ARLnow)
Pets
Come one, come all, and bring your dog. The ALX Dog Walk and Sustainability Festival is on Saturday, April 18 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Oronoco Bay Park. Make sure to register before 9 p.m. on Friday, April 17 to participate. (The Alexandria Brief)
Eat
The Lebanese restaurant The Block Oven is moving to a new location along Langston Boulevard, roughly half a mile from its current spot. Its former space is now occupied by a Brazilian-Lebanese restaurant called Tio Pelé. An exact reopening date is not yet known. (ARLnow)
Try This
May the force be with you. The LEGO SMART Play Adventures is coming to the Seven Corners’ Target in Falls Church this Sunday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will feature the company’s new LEGO SMART system along with giveaways and photo opportunities. Learn more about what this means. (FFXnow)
Environment
The Alexandria Natural Resources Team is hosting a free event series designed to connect community members with local experts in land, water, and ecosystems. See what events you can expect. (The Alexandria Brief)
Outdoors
The Lyrid meteor shower has begun and will last until Thursday, April 30, with the peak night being Tuesday, April 21, into the morning of Wednesday, April 22. Head to one of Virginia’s International Dark Sky Parks — Sky Meadows State Park is just one hour from downtown Arlington. (USA Today)
This block party will take over Old Town Alexandria on Saturday, May 2. You can expect a variety of activities, along with the opportunity to check out local shops around town.
Pop quiz. What can you wear while 1) driving 2) drinking your morning coffee, or 3) reading this newsletter to look more awake and help under eyes glow? Under eye patches. Be an under eye patch influencer and work these into your morning routine:
👁️ These award-winning under eye patches employ collagen, snail mucin, and hyaluronic acid to get the job done — you should notice an immediate difference in puffiness.
👁️ Go for green tea under eye patches to get the energizing benefits of caffeine directly on your skin — you’ll get 30 in a pack.
👁️ One of the most popular brands is grace & stella. Try a variety pack to learn which key ingredient — whether retinol, caffeine, or firming peptides — makes the biggest difference to your skin.
Looking to shred some documents? A free shredding event will take place this Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot of 3871 Mt. Vernon Ave. in Alexandria. See what’s accepted.
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