Kick off the holiday season by attending the 2008 Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 28, at 7 p.m. in Market Square, 301 King Street. Entertainment features a message from the Mayor, a visit from Santa, a performance of Santa’s Frosty’s Follies by the Metropolitan Fine Arts Center, and caroling with a community sing along.
The Alexandria Police Department has launched three new crime information sites. Most Wanted and Cold Case pages provide the public with photos and information on wanted fugitives and open cases; a new searchable crime database, crimereports.com, allows residents to search and view City crime data. The Police Department is providing this information to increase awareness of crime trends and awareness among City residents, and to generate tips from the public that will help track down fugitives and solve cold cases.
The Police Department will be conducting a Child Safety Awareness event at Wiygul Automotive, located at 6001 Lane Drive, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 22. A total of 70 Child Safety Identification kits will be distributed and police staff will be available to conduct Child Safety seat checks.
The Winter 2009 Recreation Program Guide will be distributed and posted online during the week of December 1. The City has reduced the number of printed program guides and no longer automatically mails them to all households. To be added to the mailing list, individuals must request a subscription online or call 703.838.4343. Subscription requests are due by November 19 to receive the Guide by mail.
Alexandria residents are invited to unite for a special morning of thanks and celebration at Mayor William D. Euille’s Fifth Annual Unity Breakfast. The Breakfast will be held on November 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Hilton Hotel at Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Rd.
Residents are invited to participate in the 33rd Annual Turkey Trot 5-Miler race, which will begin at 10 a.m. at the Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 3600 Commonwealth Ave. Online registration is available until midnight on Monday, November 24 or in person from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the day of the race.
Kick off the holiday season by attending the 2008 Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 28, at 7 p.m. in Market Square, 301 King Street. Entertainment features a message from the Mayor, a visit from Santa, a performance of Santa’s Frosty’s Follies by the Metropolitan Fine Arts Center, and caroling with a community sing along.
Celebrate Alexandria’s Scottish heritage at the Lyceum on Sunday, November 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meet Scottish Tartan Day leaders and learn about Scottish breed dogs while enjoying bagpipes, highland dancing, historical re-enactors and more.
Alexandria Office on Women Seeks Donations for Children’s Holiday Party
Each year, the Office on Women organizes a holiday party for mothers and children who have been recently served by the Domestic Violence Program. More than 100 families each receive a bag of gifts for their children, which they can take home, wrap and place under their tree.
Alexandria Department of Human Services Seeks Holiday Sharing SponsorsMake the holiday season brighter by purchasing gifts or certificates for low-income Alexandria families, foster children or senior citizens. Donors may deliver gifts directly to recipients or bring them to the City’s Human Services Center (2525 Mount Vernon Ave.) for distribution by staff.
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Toy Donations Each year, the Sheriff’s Office provides toys and gifts to children of inmates housed in the Alexandria Detention Center. This year, the Sheriff’s Office seeks gifts for children of all ages, to include older children, ages 12-18, who are often left out of traditional holiday toy drives. For more information on donating toys and gifts, or on the procedures for receiving them, please contact Gloria Hicks at 703.838.4111 ext. 4904
2008 Holiday Ornament Celebrate the holiday season and Alexandria’s African-American history with the newest collectible ornament from the Office of Historic Alexandria! The 2008 ornament honors the 25th anniversary of the Alexandria Black History Museum with an etched brass-finish design of the museum entrance decorated with festive holiday greenery. In a stamped gift box and at $16 each, the ornaments will make memorable gifts for family and friends!
Discover the wonders of the holidays in Alexandria, with a backdrop of historic warmth nestled in with contemporary flair. Holiday tree-lightings, candlelight tours, ornament workshops and parades are just a handful of the season's festivities. The Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Web site, www.visitalexandriava.com, provides a comprehensive list of events in Alexandria during the holiday season.
Did You Know...The City Collects Christmas Trees for Recycling? The City of Alexandria reminds residents to recycle their holiday Christmas trees. Residents who receive City trash service should set trees out for recycling pick-up at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 10 and Saturday, January 17. Please remember, do not put trees in plastic bags and remove all stands and ornaments. Any trees set out at the curb after January 17 will be collected during regular refuse collection service and will not be recycled. For more information, please contact the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services at 703.519.3486.
Neighborhood Planning - Community-based long range planning, community involvement, Alexandria master plan.
Transportation & Parking Air, bus, rail, highway, King Street Trolley, parking, biking and walking trails, and alternative transportation.
Public Transportation - Air, bus, rail, and highway transportation serving the City of Alexandria.
King Street Trolley - Alexandria's free trolley service connects the Potomac River to the King Street Metro station.
Parking - Find parking locations in historic Old Town Alexandria.
Local Motion - Biking and walking trails and tours, alternative transportation, regional transportation resources.
Public Safety Emergency preparedness, Citizen Corps Council, Police, Fire, Sheriff.
Emergency Preparedness - Be Ready Alexandria! Emergency management, fire safety, and disaster emergency information.
Citizen Corps Council - Preparedness and volunteerism efforts, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Neighborhood Watch, Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS).
Fire - Fire suppression, emergency medical services, code administration, emergency management, marine operations, haz-mat response, fire stations.
Sheriff - Detention Center, courthouse and courtroom security, service of all court legal documents, execution of court orders, transportation of prisoners, execution of arrest warrants, general public safety and law enforcement.
Environment "Green" initiatives, air quality, noise, water conservation, mosquito and rodent control.
Eco-City Alexandria - Learn more about what the City is doing to become a more "green" Alexandria and how you can participate.Environmental Quality - Air quality, water conservation, noise control, contaminated lands, watershed management, and more.Mosquito Control - Preventing mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile Virus, eliminating mosquito breeding habitats.
Rodent Control - Proactive programs and general information to control the rodent population.
Community Services Animal welfare, education and schools, emergency preparedness, volunteering, voting.
Animal Welfare League - Adopt a pet, license your dog or cat, have your pet spayed or neutered and more.
Development - Neighborhood plans, development projects, planning initiatives, green and sustainable buildings, zoning information and more.
Education & Schools - Alexandria public schools, private schools, and regional institutions of higher learning.
Emergency Preparedness - Be Ready Alexandria! Emergency management, fire safety, and disaster emergency information.
Volunteering - Donate time to non-profit organizations, participate in charitable and special events and much more.
Voting - Upcoming elections, sample ballots, voter registration, absentee voting, poll workers and more.
Health & Human Services Housing, human services, human rights, environmental health, mental health, substance abuse.
Consumer Affairs - Consumer and business complaint mediation, consumer advice and education, and more.
Health - Environmental health, medical services, vaccinations, mosquito control, vital records, family planning and much more.
Housing - Affordable housing, landlord-tenant relations, foreclosure prevention, tax relief and assistance, ARHA and more.
Human Rights - ADA Compliance, accomodating persons with disabilities, discrimination, sexual harassment, Human Rights Code, complaints, investigations and more.
Human Services - Family services, child care, JobLink, foster care, child welfare, aging and adult services, youth programs and much more.
Mental Health - Substance abuse, mental health, mental retardation, depression, anxiety, Community Services Board and more.
Public Works & Utilities Refuse and trash, recycling, snow removal, hazardous waste, postal services, public utility providers.
Postal Services - Post office locations, mail pick-up and delivery, track and confirm, zip code lookup.
Recycling - Curbside recycling guidelines and pickup schedule, City recycling centers, request a recycling bin and more.
Refuse & Trash - Solid waste services, refuse collection schedule, leaf mulch, composting, household hazardous waste, spring clean-up and more.
Snow & Ice Control - Removal of snow and ice from public roads, sidewalks, walkways, and parking lots.
The City of Alexandria does not operate any public utilities. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective servers. Some of these services may also be available from other providers.
Shop, Dine, Stay, Celebrate! Historic boutiques and art galleries; unique restaurants and outdoor dining; historic, state of the art, and pet-friendly hotels; events and activities for the whole family.
Shop - Antiques, art galleries, boutiques, crafts, special gifts and more offered by Alexandria's unique shopping experience.
Dine - Alexandria offers an array of restaurants to meet every taste. Outdoor dining, unique locations, pet-friendly restaurants and more.
Stay - Accomodations featuring European-style manor houses, mid-size, full-service, dog friendly hotels or a state-of-the-art resort and conference hotel, all with reasonable rates.
Celebrate - Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association (ACVA) calendar of events and activities.
Calendar of Events- Festivals, concerts, activities, sports, meetings, special events and more.
Farmers' Markets - Farmer's Markets are held in Old Town, Del Ray, in the Upper King Street area, and on the City's West End.
Historic Alexandria Alexandria Visitor's Center, Alexandria's rich history, museums, and historic attractions.
Museums and Historic Attractions - Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Alexandria Archaeology, Fort Ward Museum, Black History Museum, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Carlyle House, Freedom House Museum, George Washington Masonic National Memorial and more.
History of Alexandria - Learn about the historic City of Alexandria, established in 1749.
Parks & Recreation Parks, dog parks, bike trails, City marina, athletic fields, swimming pools, nature centers, facility rentals, neighborhood centers.
Parks - Park locations, open space, pocket parks, City marina, athletic fields, outdoor courts, dog parks and more.
Recreation Centers - Neighborhood centers, adult centers, nature centers, swimming pools, facility rentals and more.
Biking & Walking - City biking and walking trail maps and resources.
Transportation & Parking Air, bus, rail, highway, King Street Trolley, parking, biking and walking trails, and alternative transportation.
Public Transportation - Air, bus, rail, and highway transportation serving the City of Alexandria.
King Street Trolley - Alexandria's free trolley service connects the Potomac River to the King Street Metro station.
Parking - Find parking locations in historic Old Town Alexandria.
Local Motion - Biking and walking trails and tours, alternative transportation options, and regional transportation resources.
Formerly known as the Code Enforcement Bureau of the Fire Department, the Office of Building & Fire Code Administration collaborates with building owners, design professionals, contractors and developers to ensure minimum public health, safety and welfare are achieved for all new, existing and renovated commercial and residential buildings.
Small Business Resource guide, available space, comparative costs, consumer affairs.
Small Business Guide - Learn how to establish a small business in the City of Alexandria.
Available Space - Diverse development and land use opportunities for retail, office, industrial, restaurants and more.
Economic Indicators (LEIRS) - Information about employment, the office, industrial and residential markets, construction, transit ridership, retail sales, meals and lodging tax, hotel occupancy and more.
Real Estate & Taxes Payments, assessments, appraisals, property and sales data, tax maps and guides, vehicle registration.
Payments - Pay real estate or personal property taxes, parking tickets, buy tickets, or make contributions to charitable programs and events.
Real Estate Assessments - Parcel appraisals, property and sales data, assessment information and appeals, tax maps and more.
Real Estate Taxes - Real estate assessment, computation and collection of tax, payment methods, contact information and more.
Personal Property Tax - Vehicle tax assessment, City decals, residential parking, exemptions and more.
Business Personal Property Tax - Filing procedures, computation and collection of tax, taxpayer assistance, tax forms, proration policy.
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