Latest News Archive for Calendar Year 2010

City of Alexandria Weekly Event & Official Announcements 

June 2010

City of Alexandria Reduces King Street Tree Lighting Program (released June 14, 2010)
the King Street Tree Lighting Program will be limited to the holiday season, and the street trees on King Street were turned off on the weekend of June 12 and 13. The lights will be turned back on for the holiday season beginning November 2010, and will remain on through January 2011. More information…. 

Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Announces New Fees for Fiscal Year 2011 (released June 10, 2010)
Effective July 1, 2010, the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will increase fees for Field Rentals, Garden Plot Rentals, Youth Sports Registration, and Youth Sports Field Use Fees. In addition, the Department will establish an Adult Fitness Fee for fitness room use. More information .... 

City of Alexandria Film Festival Seeks Entries (released June 10, 2010)
The fourth annual Alexandria Film Festival, scheduled for November 4-7, is soliciting entries from U.S. and international filmmakers. Three cash prizes will be awarded to top films at the Festival: Best of Show ($500), Jury Prize ($300) and Audience Award ($200). Accepted film genres include narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and animation.  Deadlines for entries are: Early Bird Deadline: July 15; Regular Deadline: August 1; and Late Deadline: August 15. Regular fees are $35 for feature-length films and $25 for shorts. Discounts are available for those who enter by the Early Bird Deadline; late fees apply to those who enter by the Late Deadline. More information…. 

City of Alexandria to Host 10th Annual Arlandria-Chirilagua Festival (released June 5, 2010)
The 10th Annual Arlandria-Chirilagua Festival is scheduled for Sunday, June 13, from noon to 7 p.m. at 3700 Commonwealth Ave. Admission fee required, and advance discount ticket sales are available. The festival will be held rain or shine. More information.... 

City of Alexandria to Host Lunch Bunch Concerts at John Carlyle Park (released June 4, 2010)
The City of Alexandria is pleased to announce a series of lunch bunch concerts scheduled at John Carlyle Park, 300 John Carlyle St. from noon to 1 p.m. Concerts feature free musical performances by area artists ranging from the blues to pop. More information…. 

City of Alexandria to Host 18th Annual Armenian Festival (released June 4, 2010)
The Armenian Festival Committee and the Knights of Vartan, in partnership with the City of Alexandria, will host the 18th Annual Armenian Festival on Saturday, June 12, from noon to 5 p.m., at Market Square, 301 King St. Admission is free. More information.... 

City of Alexandria Announces June 2010 Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group Meetings (released June 3, 2010)
The City of Alexandria's Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group will hold meetings on Thursday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 22 at the Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. at 7 p.m. The Advisory Group, established by City Council resolution in June 2009, will advise City staff on Fort Ward Park and Museum use and management. More information.... 

City of Alexandria Waterfront Committee Schedules Annual Waterfront Walk (released June 1, 2010)
The City of Alexandria Waterfront Committee invites the public to participate in its annual Waterfront Walk scheduled for Tuesday, June 8 at 7:30 a.m. The walk will begin in Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St., and continue south along the City’s waterfront to The Strand.  More information…. 

Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities programs and activities’ announcement for the month of June 2010 (released June 1, 2010)
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May 2010

City of Alexandria Announces 2010 Outdoor Pool Opening Schedule (released May 27, 2010)
City’s Old Town and Warwick outdoor pools will open, on a limited basis, beginning Saturday, May 29. More information... 

City of Alexandria Voted Third Best Arts Destination Among Mid-Size Cities in the Nation (May 21, 2010)
A new reader poll conducted by AmericanStyle Magazine ranks Alexandria third among the nation’s best arts destinations. Rising from an 11th place ranking last year, Alexandria beat out the 2009 winner, Chattanooga, Tennessee, as well as perennial favorites Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina. More information....

Power-On Summer 2010 Camps and Activities (released May 21, 2010)
The Department offers diverse and fun filled summer camp programs for youth ages 3-17. Kids can fill their summer playing with robots, kicking a soccer ball, swimming and walking through nature just to name a few. Our highly trained staff looks forward to spending time with your children and teens this summer! More information.... 

Memorial Day Ceremony to Honor 67 Alexandrians KIA/MIA in the Vietnam War (released May 20, 2010)
The “Friends of Captain Rocky Versace” invite the public to the 8th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 31 at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center at 2701 Commonwealth Ave.  The event will honor the 67 Alexandrians who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. More information…. 

City of Alexandria Announces Finalists for Charles Hamilton Houston Memorial (released May 20, 2010)
The Alexandria Commission for the Arts and the Office of the Arts announce the four artists who have been selected as finalists for the Charles Hamilton Houston Memorial. The final four emerged from a talented pool of nearly 60 applicants from 23 states who responded to a widely promoted “Call to Artists.” The Memorial will be located at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. The winning artist will be announced in the fall.  More information….

City of Alexandria Schedules Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group Meeting (released May 18, 2010)
The City of Alexandria's Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group will a hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25 at the Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. Established by City Council resolution in June 2009, the Advisory Group will advise City staff on Fort Ward Park and Museum use and management. More information…. 

City of Alexandria Announces May 2010 Lunch Bunch Concerts at Market Square (released May 6, 2010)
The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, in cooperation with the Department of General Services, is sponsoring a series of concerts by area schools during the month of May. Lunch Bunch Concerts are performed during lunch beginning at 12:15, at Market Square, 301 King St. More information.... 

Alexandria City Community Theatre Presents “Sankofa” (released May 5, 2010)
The Alexandria City Community Theatre (ACCT) is pleased to announce its next theatrical production “Sankofa,” on Saturday, May 8 at the Lee Center Kauffman Auditorium, 1108 Jefferson St. at 4:30 p.m. Through singing, dancing and poetry, “Sankofa” represents the importance of learning from the past. More information.... 

Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group to Host Community Meeting on Thursday, May 13 (released May 4, 2010)
In lieu of the City of Alexandria's Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group's regular scheduled meeting on May 13, the group and City staff will host a community meeting at 7 p.m. at the Minnie Howard 9th Grade Center, located at 3801 West Braddock Rd. City staff and the Advisory Group will update the public on their work at Fort Ward and will seek comments from the community.  For more information, call Laura Durham at 703.746.5493 or e-mail laura.durham@alexandriava.gov. More information.... 

Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission Seeks Nominations for the 2010 CIVIC Awards (released May 3, 2010)
The Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission is seeking nominations for the 2010 CIVIC Awards. The annual awards program recognizes the unsung volunteer efforts of Alexandrians who are involved in their communities and who have provided a valuable service to Alexandria in meeting recreation, park, or cultural needs. More information …. 

Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities programs and activities’ announcement for the month of May 2010 (released May 1, 2010)
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April 2010

Alexandria Beautification Commission Seeks Nominations for the 2010 Alexandria Beautification Awards (released April 28, 2010)
The City of Alexandria’s Beautification Commission is accepting nominations for the 2010 Alexandria Beautification Awards. The awards program recognizes City residents, organizations, and businesses for their efforts in contributing to the beautification of City neighborhoods and public vistas with landscaping and aesthetic design. Nominations must be received by Thursday, May 20. More information…. 

City Announces the Opening of the West End Farmers’ Market and the Upper King Street Fresh Farmers’ Market (released April 26, 2010)
The City of Alexandria invites the public to the opening of the West End Farmers’ Market on Sunday, May 2, and Upper King Street Fresh Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, May 5.  These markets provide a wonderful compliment to the hugely successful Saturday markets at Market Square and in Del Ray. More information…. 

City of Alexandria Names Amy Young as New Poet Laureate (released April 23, 2010)
The City of Alexandria announces the appointment of Amy A. Young as the new Poet Laureate. Young, a resident of Alexandria, has read, studied, and written poetry since she was a child growing up in Washington, DC. For the last 11 years, she has led the Writer’s Lab for 11- and 12-year-olds with learning disabilities at the Lab School of Washington. She also has taught writing workshops for learning disabled adults. Young has studied poetry in George Mason University’s Master of Fine Arts program and has been trained to lead intensive writing workshops for people from a variety of backgrounds. More information…. 

Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group Meeting Will Not Meet as Scheduled for Members to Attend City Council Meeting (released April 19, 2010)
The City of Alexandria's Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group will not hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 27. The Advisory Group will be attending the City Council meeting at the date and time of the regular meeting, when City Council will receive an update on Fort Ward from City staff. For more information, call Laura Durham at 703.746.5493 or e-mail laura.durham@alexandriava.gov.

Public Invited to Attend Park Meeting on Open Space Properties at 4109-4125 Mount Vernon Ave. (released April 15, 2010
The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities invites the public to attend a meeting with the community to discuss the upcoming park planning and design process for the open space properties at 4109-4125 Mount Vernon Ave., including a discussion about the public use of the former Duron Paint store building. More information…. 

Public Invited to Attend Community Meeting on Proposed Lighting Improvements at Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Drive (released April 14, 2010)
The public is invited to attend a community meeting to discuss proposed lighting improvements for the Ben Brenman Soccer Field and Little League Baseball Field, located at 4800 Brenman Park Drive. The meeting will be held on Monday, April 26, at 7 p.m. on the Soccer Field at Ben Brenman Park. More information.... 

City of Alexandria Schedules April Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group Meetings (released April 1, 2010)
The City of Alexandria's Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group will hold meetings on Thursday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 27 at the Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. at 7 p.m. More information….

Alexandria Waterfront Committee Marina Subcommittee Meeting  Scheduled for Thursday, April 8 (released April 1, 2010)
The City of Alexandria's Waterfront Committee Marina Subcommittee will meet on Thursday, March 11 at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street, in Conference Room 2 at 6 p.m. More information…. 

Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities programs and activities’ announcement for the month of April 2010 (released April 1, 2010)
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March 2010

City of Alexandria Observes Days of Remembrance for Victims of Holocaust (released March 30, 2010)
The City of Alexandria will observe the Days of Remembrance, Yom HaShoah, for the victims of the Holocaust on Tuesday, April 13, at noon on Market Square, 301 King St. Alexandria City Council hosts the annual ceremony as part of the weeklong commemoration of the national Days of Remembrance, Sunday, April 11, through Sunday, April 18. This is the 23rd consecutive year the City has held the Days of Remembrance ceremony, which is free and open to the public. More information.... 

City to Hold First Alexandria Invitational Cheerleading Competition (released March 25, 2010)
The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is hosting an Invitational Cheerleading Competition on Saturday, April 10, 11 a.m. at T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King St. This year’s event includes teams from around the metro DC area to spice up the competition and sample the talent throughout the region.   More information….

The City of Alexandria Announces “Power-On” Out of School Time Program (released March 24, 2010)
The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is proud to announce the new brand name for our elementary age Out of School Time Program offered at recreation centers and school facilities throughout the City. This program is designed to turn the “Power-On” to engaging activities and positive experiences for children to enjoy. More information…. 

Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities Spring & Summer 2010 Program Guide Now Available (released March 22, 2010)
The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities’ Spring & Summer 2010 Program Guide is now available. The program guide highlights City classes, programs, activities and special events occurring April through August 2010. Registration for spring and summer classes and activities begins at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31 for City residents, and Friday, April 2 for nonresidents. More information…. 

City to Host Presentation of Finalists for the Four Mile Run Pedestrian Cyclist Bridge on Saturday, March 27 (released March 18, 2010)
The public is invited to attend a series of presentations by the three finalists who will be sharing their professional works as related to the planned Four Mile Run Pedestrian Cyclist Bridge on Saturday, March 27 at the George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Dr. from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the three finalists, attend a reception and receive the decision of the selection panel. More information.... 

City of Alexandria Urban Forestry Steering Committee to Hold 3rd Annual Earth Day Tree Sale Saturday, April 24 (released March 16, 2010)
The City’s Alexandria’s Urban Forestry Steering Committee (UFSC) and the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will hold a tree sale on Saturday, April 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the City’s Annual Earth day Program at Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr. The goal of the sale is to promote the preservation of the Alexandria’s tree canopy by encouraging the planting of trees on private property throughout the City. Alexandria Tree Stewards and Master Gardeners will be on site to answer questions about tree selection, planting and care. More information…. 

Public Hearing on Proposed Community Use of Duron Paint Store Building (released March 15, 2010)
The City of Alexandria’s Park and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the proposed special use permit application for community use of the Duron Paint Store Building located at 4109 Mount Vernon Ave. The hearing will be held on Thursday, March 18, at 7 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. More information…. 

City of Alexandria Schedules City of Alexandria’s Contrabands & Freedmen’s Cemetery Memorial Informational Meeting on March 11 (released March 3, 2010)
The City of Alexandria’s Department of Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES) invites residents, stakeholders, and members of the public to attend the Contrabands & Freedmen’s Cemetery Memorial informational meeting on Thursday, March 11 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. This meeting will be an opportunity to give public feedback and input regarding the proposed design. For more information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/freedmens or call Emily Baker at 703.746.4045.

Spring & Summer 2010 Recreation Program Guide Available by mail the Week of March 22 (released March 1, 2010)
Subscribers to the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will receive the Spring & Summer 2010 Recreation Program Guide by mail during the week of March 22 and the guide will be posted online Friday, March 19. More information….

February 2010

Alexandria Waterfront Committee Marina Subcommittee Meeting Scheduled for March 11 (released February 26, 2010)
The City of Alexandria's Waterfront Committee Marina Subcommittee will meet on Thursday, March 11 at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street, in Conference Room 2 at 6 p.m.  Established by the Waterfront Committee, the subcommittee studies issues related to the City Marina and makes recommendations to the Waterfront Committee. More information…. 

Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Remains Closed on Friday, Feb. 26 Due to a Power Failure (released February 26, 2010)
The Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave., remains closed on Friday, February 26 due to a power failure. The status of the out-of-school time programs will be updated when the more information becomes available. For additional information, call 703.746.4343.

City of Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission Schedules Retreat for Saturday, March 6 (released February 25, 2010)
The Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission will hold a retreat on Saturday, March 6 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Community Room at the Station at Potomac Yard, 650 Maskell Street. The purpose of the retreat is for the Commission to discuss and determine priority actions for the next twelve to twenty-four months. More information…. 

City of Alexandria Holds Dedication Ceremony for Charles Houston Recreation Center Gymnasium and Pool (released February 18, 2010)
The City of Alexandria invites the public to a dedication ceremony to name the Charles Houston Recreation Center gymnasium and pool in honor of African Americans in Alexandria who, from 1920 to 1965, played a significant role in the struggle for equal opportunity. The event will take place on Saturday, February 27, at 3 p.m. at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. More information…. 

City of Alexandria Purchases Henry Street Property to Develop Park (released February 17, 2010)
On February 16, City Council authorized City Manager James K. Hartmann to sign a contract for acquisition of the property at 600 North Henry Street. The City’s purchase of this half-acre property is the first step to successful implementation of the Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan’s open space recommendation for a park in the area. The purchase price is $2.4 million and the City will use dedicated open space funds to acquire the property. More information…. 

Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Schedule of Services for February 16, 2010 (released February 16, 2010)
Department administrative offices and recreation centers will be open during normal operating hours on Tuesday, February 16.  Recreation classes and sport activities will be held as scheduled in recreation centers. Programs and activities scheduled to be held in school facilities are cancelled. Recorded cancellation information may be received by calling RPCA Hotlines. Hotline information may be found at www.alexandriava.gov/28982

City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA) Announces Schedule of Services for the Weekend of Saturday, February 13 through Monday, February, 15 (released February 13, 2010)
Due to the current conditions and ongoing snow removal efforts, City of Alexandria government facilities, including all recreation centers, will remain closed on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14. In addition, all recreation programs and activities are cancelled.

January 2010

City of Alexandria to Host Special Concert to Celebrate Alexandria's Swedish Sister City Helsingborg, Sweden (released January 24, 2010)
The City will host a musical extravaganza on Saturday, January 30 highlighting the relationship between the City of Alexandria and its Sister City, Helsingborg, Sweden. This special concert is scheduled at 4 p.m. at Convergence. More information…. 

Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities programs and activities’ announcement for the month of January 2010 (released January 6, 2010)
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Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Site Work Scheduled During the Months of January and February at Ben Brenman Soccer Field (Released January 6, 2010)
Throughout January and February 2010, City contractors will conduct site surveying and obtain soil samples at the soccer field in Ben Brenman Park, located at 4800 Brenman Park Dr. Residents will see equipment in use and survey crews at work during the daytime. More information.... 

Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Site Work Scheduled During the Months of January and February at 1&7 East Del Ray Avenue Park (released January 6, 2010)
Throughout January and February 2010, City contractors will conduct site surveying and obtain soil borings at the City park located at 1 & 7 East Del Ray Ave. in the Del Ray section of the City. Residents should expect to see equipment in use and survey crews at work during the daytime. More information….

City of Alexandria Schedules Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group Meeting for January 14 & 26 (released January 5, 2010)
The City of Alexandria's Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group will meet at the Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 14 and Tuesday, January 26. Established by City Council resolution in June 2009, the Advisory Group will advise City staff on Fort Ward Park and Museum use and management. More information…. 

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