
City of Alexandria, VA
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Fall 2009 Registration Registration for recreation classes and activities opens Monday, August 17 for City residents, and Monday, August 24 for nonresidents. The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities offers multiple ways to register. How to Register | Browse Offerings
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Recreation Program Guide
The Fall 2009 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities' Program Guide is now available by download, and printed copies are available at City recreation centers, libraries, City Hall and historic properties. Download the Program Guide here, or Request a Free Subscription to receive future issues in the mail.
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Captain Rocky Versace Plaza Veterans’ Day Ceremony
The “Friends of Rocky Versace” will host the 8th Annual Veterans’ Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11 at 1 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Recreation, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. The annual ceremony honors Captain Rocky Versace, posthumous Medal of Honor recipient and Ranger Hall of Fame inductee, the 66 other Alexandrians who died during the Vietnam War and all those in uniform, past and present. More Information |

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City Announces Auditions for Celebration Around the Globe The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is sponsoring auditions for “Celebrations Around the Globe” on Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lee center’s Richard Kauffman Auditorium, 1108 Jefferson St. Celebration Around the Globe allows people around the globe to celebrate joy and happiness in uniquely different ways. More Information |

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City of Alexandria Beautification Commission Announces 2009 Beautification Award Winners The Alexandria Beautification Commission has announced the 2009Alexandria Beautification Award winners. In a ceremony held on October 5 at the Lee Center, the Commission, City Manager James Hartmann, and Mayor Euille, presented 36 awards, including 30 residential awards, three commercial awards, and three public awards. 2009 Beautification Award Winners
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Need to call the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities? Dial 746, It’s our New Prefix
The City of Alexandria is updating its telephone systems over the next two years. Most City government and agency telephone numbers will change to a new prefix, 746. Some numbers will change entirely, incorporating the 746 prefix, but all numbers will retain the 703 area code. New Recreation Numbers
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Registration information for Out of School Time Program
Registration for the Out of School Time Program for the 2009-2010 School Year is currently open for children youth ages 5 (enrolled in Kindergarten) - 12, and Preteens and Teens in grades 6 – 8. The Out of School Time Program operates at the seven neighborhood recreation centers and five school sites (John Adams, Douglas MacArthur, Durant/Houston, George Washington Middle School, and Francis C. Hammond Middle School). Beginning this fall, participants will be charged a $25 activity fee per semester (Fall, Winter/Spring, and Summer). A Fee Assistance Program is available for eligible families. To register, visit your neighborhood recreation center. Click here for a list of neighborhood recreation centers. For additional information, call Recreation Services at 703.838.4345. Youth Ages 5 - 12 | Preteens & Teens |
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Message from the Mayor
Alexandria is a caring community, and I encourage you to participate in the Mayor’s “Get Fit for Alexandria” Initiative which promotes healthy lifestyles and physical fitness for individuals, families and our young people..... continued
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