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5/15/2013 Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission Seeks Nominations for the 2013 CIVIC Awards
5/15/2013 City of Alexandria Holds 11th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to Honor 67 Alexandrians KIA MIA in the Vietnam War
5/12/2013 Draft Plans for the City’s Six Large Parks Now Available for Review
5/11/2013 City of Alexandria Sport League Cancellation Number Experiencing Technical Difficulties – Cancellation Information Contained Herein for Saturday, May 11
5/9/2013 Public Invited to Attend Information Meeting about Montgomery Park Improvements
5/4/2013 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities to Gather Public Input on Draft Plans for the City’s Six Large Parks
5/4/2013 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Launches Enhanced Tree Maintenance Program
5/3/2013 City of Alexandria Announces 2013 Spring & Summer Concert Series
5/3/2013 Mother's Day Let's Jazz it Up Jazz Extravaganza
4/28/2013 Alexandria Beautification Commission Seeks Nominations for the 2013 Alexandria Beautification Awards
4/17/2013 Jerome Buddie Ford Nature Center Nature News Goes Digital
3/21/2013 City of Alexandria Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Rename Braddock Field to Honor Lenwood “Lenny” Harris
3/21/2013 City of Alexandria to Hold Annual Earth Day Tree Sale on Saturday, April 20
3/19/2013 The Miracle League of Alexandria Seeks Time Capsule Items for the Kelley Cares Miracle Field
3/9/2013 Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities' 2013 Spring & Summer Program Guide Now Available
3/9/2013 Nonprofit Arts & Culture Organizations Generate $70.7 Million in Economic Impact for City of Alexandria
3/6/2013 City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities’ Facilities to close at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6
2/20/2013 Alexandria City Community Theatre (ACCT) presents Apollo Live Performance Friday, March 1
2/20/2013 Spring & Summer 2013 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Program Guide Available Online Friday, March 1
2/16/2013 Early Spring 2013 Learn to Swim Aquatic Classes – Registration Opens February 20 for City Residents
2/11/2013 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities to Hold Informational Meeting on Planned Timberbranch Parkway Footbridge Replacement
2/9/2013 Public Invited to Attend Community Meeting for Planning the Open Space Properties at 5325 Polk Avenue on February 19
2/8/2013 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Schedules Picnic Shelter Repairs at Ben Brenman Park
1/31/2013 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Schedules Basketball Light Replacement at Ewald Park
1/14/2013 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Schedules Athletic Light Replacement at Simpson Park
1/3/2013 City of Alexandria Purchases Polk Avenue Property for Use as Open Space
12/29/2012 Walking Trail Construction Scheduled at Founders Park
12/16/2012 Simpson Dog Park Temporarily Closed beginning December 20
12/4/2012 Maintenance work Scheduled at George Mason School Park(2)
12/3/2012 City of Alexandria to Host Braddock Community Park Community Meeting
11/29/2012 “Rock Your Park” – Winter 2012-2013 Community Open Play at Ben Brenman Park Synthetic Turf Field
11/18/2012 Construction Work Scheduled at Four Mile Run Park Community Building Site
11/18/2012 Construction Work Continues at Simpson Park
11/14/2012 City of Alexandria to Hold 38th Annual Toys for Tots Benefit Square Dance on Sunday, December 2
11/14/2012 Fence Replacement Scheduled at Windmill Hill Park Basketball Court
11/11/2012 Winter 2013 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Program Guide Available Online Monday, December 3
11/10/2012 City of Alexandria to Host Holiday Invitational Cheerleading Competition on Saturday, December 15
11/10/2012 City of Alexandria Searches for Poet Laureate – Deadline Extended to November 26
11/10/2012 City of Alexandria’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Scheduled for Friday, November 23
11/9/2012 11th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza
10/2/2012 City of Alexandria in Search of 2012 Holiday Tree
9/28/2012 Alexandria Beautification Commission Announces 2012 Beautification Award Winners
9/27/2012 Construction work scheduled at Mount Jefferson WOD Greenway
9/25/2012 City of Alexandria to Hold Annual Family Fall Festival on Saturday, October 13
9/25/2012 City of Alexandria to Hold Annual Fall Tree Sale on Saturday, October 20
9/25/2012 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities to Gather Public Input on Management Plans for the City’s Large Multi-use Parks
9/22/2012 Public Invited to Attend 2012 City of Alexandria Beautification Award Ceremony
9/22/2012 City of Alexandria Searches for Poet Laureate
9/20/2012 City of Alexandria’ Searches for Individuals to serve on Poet Laureate Selection Panel
9/17/2012 Alexandria Commission for the Arts Seeks Public Comment on Temporary Mural for Sports Equipment Facility Wall near the the Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center
9/13/2012 Poet Laureate and Guest Readers to Participate in City of Alexandria’s Ninth Annual Alexandria Doggie Day Swim on Saturday, September 15
9/7/2012 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities to Host Community Meeting on Aquatics
9/6/2012 City of Alexandria Commission for the Arts Schedules Grant Program Workshops
8/29/2012 City of Alexandria to Hold Ninth Annual Alexandria Doggie Day Swim on Saturday, September 15
8/29/2012 Dora Kelley Park Trail Re-Surfacing Project
8/29/2012 Alexandria Commission for the Arts Seeks Public Comment on Extension of Temporary Mural for Outdoor Gymnasium Wall at the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center
8/28/2012 City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Announces Annual Chinquapin Park Recreation Center Maintenance Schedule for 2012
8/9/2012 City of Alexandria Announces Reduced Outdoor Pools Hours for 2012 Season
8/9/2012 West End Farmers’ Market Closed Sunday, August 19 at Ben Brenman Park
8/8/2012 Public Invited to Attend Community Open House to Provide Comment on Safety Fence Design Options at Windmill Hill Park Bulkhead
8/3/2012 Online Registration Now Available for City of Alexandria 2012-2013 School Year Out of School Time Program
7/25/2012 Construction and Renovation Work Scheduled at Mount Jefferson Park Playground
7/25/2012 Construction Work Scheduled at Dora Kelley Park
7/20/2012 Fall 2012 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Program Guide Available Online Monday, August 6
7/19/2012 Construction Work Scheduled at Ben Brenman Park
7/19/2012 The Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market Seeks Performing Artists
7/9/2012 City Gallery Call for Artists Extended to July 16
7/9/2012 City of Alexandria Hosts 9th Annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival in Historic Old Town Alexandria on July 13 & 14
6/29/2012 City of Alexandria Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Name the Lee Center Softball Field the Kelley Cares Miracle Field
6/22/2012 Alexandria Citizen's Band Concert Cancelled on June 22
6/22/2012 Public Invited to Meet the Artists and View Proposals for the Freedmen’s Cemetery Sculpture on July 7 at The Lyceum
6/19/2012 Construction and Renovation Work Scheduled at Fort Ward Park & Eugene Simpson Stadium Park Tennis Courts
6/14/2012 Chinquapin Recreation Center Rixse Pool To Close Temporarily Friday, June 22
6/11/2012 City of Alexandria Annual USA & City Birthday Celebration - Saturday, July 7
6/11/2012 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Announces New Fees for Fiscal Year 2013 - Effective July 1, 2012
5/29/2012 City of Alexandria Announces 2012 Summer Concert Series
5/29/2012 Alexandria Waterfront Commission Schedules Annual Waterfront Walk
5/23/2012 Public Invited to Attend Community Meeting on the Installation of a Safety Fence and Park Enhancements at Windmill Hill Park
5/23/2012 Alexandria Commission for the Arts Seeking Volunteers to serve on the Public Art Committee(2)
5/13/2012 City of Alexandria Announces the Opening of the 2012 Outdoor Pool Season
5/13/2012 City of Alexandria Holds 10th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to Honor 67 Alexandrians KIA/MIA in the Vietnam War
5/10/2012 City of Alexandria Announces Change in Outdoor Pools Age Policy for 2012 Season
5/9/2012 City of Alexandria Hosts 35th Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival on Monday, May 28 on the City's Waterfront
5/9/2012 Alexandria Commission for the Arts to Hold Second Public Hearing on Proposed Public Art Policy
5/8/2012 Construction Work Scheduled at Windmill Hill Park Basketball Court
5/8/2012 Public Invited to Attend Community Pre-Construction Meeting for Mount Jefferson Park Playground Renovation
5/2/2012 Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission Seeks Nominations for the 2012 CIVIC Awards
5/2/2012 City of Alexandria Reminds Dog Owners About Rules to Remember with their Four-Footed Friends(2)
4/30/2012 City of Alexandria to Host the U. S. Navy Band “Cruisers” on May 12
4/20/2012 Jones Point Park Construction Community Liaison Group Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, May 1
4/18/2012 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities to Host Community Meeting on Aquatics Facilities Study
4/16/2012 Public Invited to Attend 2012 Miracle Baseball League of Alexandria Opening Day on Saturday, April 21
4/12/2012 2012 Alex Arts Awards to be presented at City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 24
4/12/2012 City of Alexandria to Host Spring Invitational Cheerleading Competition on Saturday, April 28
4/12/2012 Alexandria Commission for the Arts to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Public Art Policy
4/3/2012 Alexandria Commission for the Arts Seeking Outdoor Temporary Public Art Projects
3/31/2012 City of Alexandria to Host 19th Annual Alexandria Earth Day on Saturday, April 21 - 2nd Annual Trashion Fashion
3/31/2012 City of Alexandria Observes Days of Remembrance for Victims of Holocaust Tuesday, April 17
3/28/2012 April is National Poetry Month
3/16/2012 Alexandria Beautification Commission Seeks Nominations for the 2012 Alexandria Beautification Awards
3/9/2012 Potomac Yard Development Schedules Construction Work at Simpson Park Beginning March 19
3/9/2012 Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities' Spring & Summer 2012 Program Guide Now Available
3/9/2012 Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Beauregard Small Area Plan Open Space and Recreational Components
2/24/2012 Alexandria Artist Raphael G. Nadeem Displays his Artwork at City Hall
2/23/2012 Vote Now for Alexandria as a Top Arts Destination
2/22/2012 Spring & Summer 2012 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Program Guide Available Online Wednesday, March 7
2/9/2012 Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission to Receive Briefing on Beauregard Small Area Plan Open Space and Recreational Components (FINAL UPDATE)
2/8/2012 City of Alexandria to Host Informational Meeting on Proposed Enhancements to Holmes Run Trail Play Areas
1/12/2012 Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center Offers “Rock’n Fossil Adventures” Spring Break Camp
1/12/2012 City of Alexandria to Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the New Multi-Sensory Mobile
1/5/2012 Jones Point Park Construction Community Liaison Group Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, January 17
1/5/2012 Alexandria Commission for the Arts Seeking Volunteers to serve on the Public Art Committee
1/5/2012 Alexandria Commission for the Arts Seeks Nominations for the 2012 Alex Arts Awards
1/4/2012 Potomac Yard Development Schedules Construction Work at Simpson Park(2)
12/6/2011 Potomac Yard Development Schedules Construction Work at Potomac Yard Park
12/6/2011 Potomac Yard Development Schedules Construction Work at Simpson Park
12/2/2011 Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities' Winter 2012 Program Guide Now Available
11/23/2011 City of Alexandria Waterfront Committee Schedules Special Meeting to Discuss Waterfront Small Area Plan
11/19/2011 City of Alexandria to Host Holiday Invitational Cheerleading Competition On Saturday, December 17, 2011
11/19/2011 “Rock Your Park” – Winter 2011 / 2012 Community Open Play at Ben Brenman Park Synthetic Turf Field
11/14/2011 City of Alexandria to Hold 37th Annual Toys For Tots Benefit Square Dance on Sunday, December 4
11/14/2011 City of Alexandria Announces 2011 Holiday Concert Series
11/14/2011 City of Alexandria’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Scheduled for Friday, November 25
11/9/2011 Replacement of Tennis Court Lights at Montgomery Park Scheduled to Begin Monday, November 14
11/9/2011 Winter 2012 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Program Guide Available Online Monday, December 5
11/4/2011 10th Annual Veterans’ Day Ceremony at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza, Alexandria, VA
11/4/2011 Replacement of Oronoco Bay Park Observation Deck Scheduled to Begin Monday, November 7
11/2/2011 Holmes Run Park Committee Presents “West End Talks” on Thursday, November 3
10/30/2011 Filmmakers and Ambassadors In Town During the Four-Day Celebration of Cinema – 5th Annual Alexandria Film Festival November 3-6
10/29/2011 All City of Alexandria Grass Athletic Fields Are Closed for Saturday, October 29, 2011
10/24/2011 Alexandria Waterfront Committee to Host Marina Slip Holders Meeting on November 3
10/17/2011 15th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade scheduled for Sunday, October 30
10/7/2011 City of Alexandria to Hold Annual Fall Tree Sale on Saturday, October 15 (UPDATE)
10/5/2011 City of Alexandria Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, October 12
10/2/2011 West End Farmers’ Market Closed Sunday, October 9 at Ben Brenman Park for the Alexandria West End Art & Wine Festival
9/30/2011 City of Alexandria to Hold Annual Family Fall Festival on Saturday, October 15
9/30/2011 “Call for Artists” for 2012-2014 City of Alexandria Gallery Program
9/29/2011 City of Alexandria Launches National Safe Place
9/29/2011 City of Alexandria Office of the Arts Seeks Volunteers for 2011 Alexandria Film Festival
9/28/2011 City of Alexandria in Search of 2011 Holiday Tree
9/18/2011 Chinquapin Park Recreation Center Scheduled to Re-Open September 19 with Limited Services
9/15/2011 2011 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Needs Assessment Findings Are In!
9/7/2011 City of Alexandria to Host the Bavarian Brass Band “Jugendblaskapelle Maisach” from Maisach, Bavaria
9/7/2011 City of Alexandria to Host the U. S. Navy Band “Cruisers” on Friday, September 9
9/7/2011 City of Alexandria Schedules First Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group Meeting for Wednesday, September 14
9/7/2011 City of Alexandria Commission for the Arts Schedules Grants Program Workshops
9/3/2011 Jones Point Park Construction Community Liaison Group Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, September 13
8/18/2011 City of Alexandria to Hold Eighth Annual Alexandria Doggie Day Swim on Saturday, September 10
8/18/2011 City of Alexandria Announces the Opening of the Play Area at 1&7 East Del Ray Avenue
8/18/2011 City of Alexandria Announces Reduced Outdoor Pools Hours for 2011 Season
8/18/2011 City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Announces Annual Recreation Facility Maintenance Closing Schedule for 2011
8/14/2011 West End Farmers’ Market Closed Sunday, August 21 at Ben Brenman Park
8/14/2011 City of Alexandria Hosts Annual Cambodian Day Festival on Sunday, August 21
8/4/2011 Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities' Fall 2011 Program Guide Now Available
8/2/2011 Chinquapin Wahoos Swim Team Completes Successful 2011 Season
8/2/2011 Site Work Scheduled For August 8 through August 19 at Simpson Little League Field
7/27/2011 New Nature 'Buddies' Afterschool Program
7/26/2011 Second Annual Youth Arts Festival – “Art Comes Naturally” Scheduled for Saturday, July 30
7/26/2011 Forest Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Scheduled to Begin in August
7/19/2011 City of Alexandria Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Name the New Community Building at Four Mile Run Park
7/17/2011 Fall 2011 Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Program Guide Available Online Monday, August 8
7/7/2011 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Schedules Simpson Park Little League Field Site Work
7/6/2011 The City of Alexandria Seeking Applicants Serve on the Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group
7/6/2011 “Rock Your Park” – Celebrate Park & Recreation Month with Community Open Play at City Athletic Fields
7/5/2011 8th Annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival
6/29/2011 City of Alexandria to Hold Annual USA & City Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 9
6/29/2011 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Announces New Senior Discount for Fiscal Year 2012
6/28/2011 Memorial Pool at the Charles Houston Recreation Center Now Open
6/24/2011 Delayed Opening of Memorial Pool at the Charles Houston Recreation Center
6/23/2011 Alexandria Waterfront Committee Schedules Waterfront Plan Workshop
6/13/2011 City of Alexandria Charles Barrett Recreation Center Will Not Open Monday, June 13
6/9/2011 Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission to Host Aquatic Master Planning Consultants
6/9/2011 City to Hold Dedication Ceremony of Ruby Tucker Park on Saturday, June 18
6/6/2011 Mount Jefferson Park Playground Renovation Open House
6/3/2011 Hoof’s Run Park Basketball Court to Receive Color Coating
6/1/2011 City of Alexandria Commission for the Arts Seeks Volunteer to Serve on Public Art Committee
5/31/2011 City to Hold Closing Ceremonies for Miracle Baseball League of Alexandria
5/31/2011 Holmes Run Park Committee to Host Discussion on “International Year of the Forest”
5/27/2011 Public Invited to Attend Community Pre-Construction Meeting for Park Improvements at Potomac Yard Park
5/24/2011 Tall Ship Gloria to Visit City of Alexandria on Tuesday, May 24 through Wednesday, 25
5/22/2011 City of Alexandria Hosts Olympic Day at the Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center on Friday, June 17
5/22/2011 City of Alexandria to Hold African Heritage Cultural Festival – “Reaching Back Moving Forward”
5/22/2011 Alexandria Waterfront Committee Schedules Annual Waterfront Walk & Workshop
5/16/2011 2011 Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment
5/15/2011 5th Annual Alexandria Film Festival is Seeks Entries - Deadline for submissions is July 15
5/14/2011 City Hosts Annual Hershey Track & Field Meet Saturday, May 21
5/12/2011 City of Alexandria Announces the Opening of the 2011 Outdoor Pool Season
5/12/2011 City of Alexandria Hosts 34th Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival on Monday, May 30
5/12/2011 City of Alexandria Holds Memorial Day Ceremony to Honor 67 Alexandrians KIA/MIA in the Vietnam War
5/10/2011 City Holds Grand Opening Ceremony for the Four Mile Run Park and Community Building on Sunday, May 15
5/10/2011 Chinquapin Park Recreation Center Rixse Pool to Open at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10
5/6/2011 Jones Point Park Construction Community Liaison Group Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, May 17
5/6/2011 Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission Seeks Nominations for the 2011 CIVIC Awards
5/6/2011 Alexandria Beautification Commission Seeks Nominations for the 2011 Alexandria Beautification Awards
5/6/2011 Charles Houston Recreation Presents the ACPS Secondary Schools Jazz Extravaganza
4/29/2011 Charles Houston Recreation Center Soft Play Room Opens Saturday, April 30
4/29/2011 City of Alexandria Observes Days of Remembrance for Victims of Holocaust
4/27/2011 City of Alexandria Girls Fast Pitch Softball Opening Night Ceremony Cancelled for Wednesday, April 27
4/19/2011 Simpson Dog Park to Receive Turf Renovation
4/15/2011 City of Alexandria Urban Forestry Steering Committee to Hold Earth Day Tree Sale Saturday, April 30
4/14/2011 City of Alexandria’s Charles Houston Recreation Center Offers Senior Programs at Your Doorstep
4/14/2011 City of Alexandria to Host 18th Annual Alexandria Earth Day on Saturday, April 30
4/12/2011 Public Meeting for Charles Hamilton Houston Memorial Set for April 21
3/27/2011 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Announces 2011 Summer Job Opportunities
3/26/2011 Registration for Spring and Summer Recreation Classes and Activities Opens Wednesday, March 30
3/26/2011 City of Alexandria to Host Spring Invitational Cheerleading Competition on Saturday, April 9
3/26/2011 Public Invited to Attend Community Pre-Construction Meeting for Park Improvements at 1 & 7 East Del Avenue Park
3/24/2011 City of Alexandria Reminds Dog Owners About Rules to Remember with their Four-Footed Friends
3/24/2011 City of Alexandria King Street Tree Light Display to End Friday, April 1
3/23/2011 City of Alexandria Celebrates April as National Poetry Month
3/23/2011 Artwork Concepts on Public Display for the Mark Center Transportation Center
3/21/2011 “Meet the Artists” Reception to Honor the Finalists for the Charles Hamilton Houston Memorial on April 2
3/4/2011 Alexandria Art Organizations Are Invited To Participate in a Local, Regional and National Arts Study
3/4/2011 Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library Call for Entries 2011- 2014
3/4/2011 Recreation News for the month of March 2011
3/4/2011 Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities' Spring & Summer 2011 Program Guide Now Available
3/4/2011 Founder’s Park Dog Exercise Area to Close Week of March 14 for Annual Turf Rehabilitation
2/25/2011 Public Invited to Attend Community Pre-Construction Meeting for Park Improvements at Witter Property Athletic Facilities
2/16/2011 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Celebrates “Community Appreciation Day” at the Charles Houston Recreation Center on Saturday, February 26
2/16/2011 Deadline to Submit Nominations for Naming Rooms at the Charles Houston Recreation Center is Tuesday, March 1
2/15/2011 Chinquapin Park Recreation Center Robert S. Rixse Swimming Pool to Close Monday, February 21
2/12/2011 Spring & Summer 2011Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Program Guide Available Online Monday, March 7
2/5/2011 Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center Offers Alexandria Prehistoric Peoples Spring Break Camp
2/5/2011 Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission Schedules Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment on the Proposed Site Plan on the Four Mile Run Park Expansion
2/5/2011 Public Invited to Provide Comments on Draft Plan for the Four Mile Run Park Expansion
2/4/2011 Recreation News for the month of February 2011
1/27/2011 Ad Hoc Charles Houston Recreation Center Naming Committee to Hold Community Information Meeting
1/27/2011 Simpson Dog Park Closed February 3 and 4 for Scheduled Site Work
1/27/2011 Jones Point Park Community Liaison Group Meeting Cancelled for Thursday, January 27
1/26/2011 City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Facilities to Close at 6 p.m., Wednesday, January 26
1/19/2011 Ad Hoc Charles Houston Recreation Center Naming Committee Seeks Nominations for Naming Rooms at the Charles Houston Recreation Center
1/19/2011 Alexandria Waterfront Committee Meeting Rescheduled for Tuesday, January 25
1/18/2011 Jones Point Park Construction Community Liaison Group Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, January 27, 2011
1/7/2011 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Celebrates the Life and Accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
1/3/2011 Community Liaison Information Group on Jones Point Park
12/15/2010 ARHA and the Charles Houston Recreation Center Host Santa’s Winter Wonderland
12/6/2010 Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities' Winter 2011 Program Guide Now Available
12/6/2010 Jones Point Park Restoration Update – Mount Vernon Trail Re-Routing
12/3/2010 City of Alexandria to Host Annual Invitational Cheerleading Competition
12/1/2010 Recreation News for the month of December 2010
11/29/2010 Alexandria Waterfront Committee Economic Development Subcommittee Scheduled to Meet on Thursday, December 2
11/23/2010 Jones Point Park Construction Update - November 23, 2010
11/22/2010 City of Alexandria Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center
11/19/2010 Jones Point Park Construction “Pardon Our Dust Meeting” Scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 2010
11/15/2010 Athletic Field Light Work Scheduled at Ben Brenman Park
11/10/2010 City of Alexandria to Hold 36th Annual Toys For Tots Benefit Square Dance on Sunday, December 5
11/10/2010 City of Alexandria Announces 2010 Holiday Concert Series
11/10/2010 City of Alexandria’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Scheduled for Friday, November 26
11/9/2010 City of Alexandria Commission for the Arts Seeking Volunteers to Serve on Resource Panels
11/9/2010 9th Annual Veterans’ Day Ceremony at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza, Alexandria, VA
11/8/2010 Subscribe by November 16 to Receive Winter 2011 Recreation Program Guide by Mail
11/2/2010 Recreation News for the Month of November 2010
11/1/2010 Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group Seeks Public Comment on Year End Report
10/26/2010 Fourth Annual Alexandria Film Festival Adds 'Race to Nowhere' to Critically Acclaimed Lineup
10/25/2010 Jones Point Park Construction Update – October 25, 2010
10/22/2010 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities to Host “Hallow Scream” on Saturday, October 30
10/21/2010 City of Alexandria Invites the Public to Attend Turf Day at Ben Brenman Park
10/15/2010 City of Alexandria Seeks Artist Proposals to Exhibit Work in City Galleries
10/13/2010 Deadline to Submit Nominations to the Charles Houston Recreation Center Naming Committee is Wednesday, October 20
10/7/2010 Fourth Annual Alexandria Film Festival Opens Thursday, November 4
10/7/2010 City of Alexandria Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Name Park to Honor Ruby Tucker
10/6/2010 City of Alexandria to Hold Annual Family Fall Festival on Saturday, October 16
10/4/2010 City of Alexandria Urban Forestry Steering Committee to Hold 6th Annual Fall Tree Sale Saturday, October 23
9/30/2010 Recreation News for the month of October 2010
9/30/2010 Athletic Field Lights to Operate During Daylight Hours at the Minnie Howard Field Resulting from Recent Repair Work
9/26/2010 City of Alexandria in Search of 2010 Holiday Tree
9/22/2010 Charles Houston Recreation Center Naming Committee Extends Deadline Seeking Nominations
9/20/2010 Alexandria Commission for the Arts Announces Finalists for Police Memorial
9/15/2010 Deadline to Submit Nominations for Naming Rooms at the Charles Houston Recreation Center is Monday, September 20
9/15/2010 City of Alexandria Hosts Public Hearing on Concept Plan for Proposed Park at the New James Bland Development
9/15/2010 City of Alexandria Commission for the Arts Schedules Grants Program Workshops (correction)
9/13/2010 City of Alexandria Chinquapin Park Recreation Center to Open at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14
9/10/2010 City of Alexandria Chinquapin Park Recreation Center Schedules Delayed Opening of the Fitness Room
9/8/2010 Public Invited to Attend Community Meeting on Open Space Properties at 4109-4125 Mount Vernon Ave.
9/8/2010 Alexandria Commission for the Arts Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Del Ray Mural
9/2/2010 Schuyler Hamilton Jones Skateboard Park to Close for Annual Maintenance
9/2/2010 City Seeks Volunteers for Tree Conservation Activity at Ben Brenman Park
8/31/2010 Recreation News for the month of September 2010
8/30/2010 City of Alexandria to Hold Seventh Annual Alexandria Doggie Day Swim on Tuesday, September 7
8/20/2010 The City Offers Individuals Opportunities to Assist in the Restoration of the City’s Tree Canopy
8/20/2010 Charles Houston Recreation Center Naming Committee Seeks Nominations
8/20/2010 City of Alexandria Establishes Jones Point Park Reconstruction Update eNews Category
8/19/2010 City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Announces Annual Recreation Facility Maintenance Closing Schedule
8/18/2010 City of Alexandria Schedules Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group Meeting (Updated)
8/16/2010 City of Alexandria Hosts Annual Cambodian Day Festival on Sunday, August 22
8/16/2010 West End Farmers’ Market Closed Sunday, August 22 at Ben Brenman Park
8/12/2010 Music at Twilight Concert Relocated to Market Square on Thursday, August 12
8/11/2010 City of Alexandria’s Out of School Time Program Now Accepting Registration for 2010-2011 School Year
8/11/2010 Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities' Fall 2010 Program Guide Now Available
8/4/2010 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Launches Enhanced Web Registration
8/3/2010 City of Alexandria to Host First Annual Youth Arts Festival
8/3/2010 QuinTango Dance Concert Showcases City of Alexandria Youth
7/31/2010 Recreation News for the month of August 2010
7/26/2010 Fall 2010 Recreation Program Guide Available Online Monday, August 9
7/23/2010 City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Class and Camp Web Registration Unavailable Monday, July 26
7/23/2010 City Schedules Informational Meeting to Discuss Approved Athletic Field Improvements at Ben Brenman Park
7/22/2010 City Introduces Pee Wee Power-On Summer Program
7/21/2010 Site Work Scheduled for Ben Brenman Park Soccer Field
7/19/2010 City Schedules Preconstruction Meeting for the Installation of the Sacandaga Totem Sculpture (correction)
7/16/2010 Public Invited to Attend Community Meeting on Potomac Yard Replacement Fields
7/13/2010 City of Alexandria Announces Recipients of the 2010 CIVIC Awards
7/13/2010 City Expands Operating Hours of Neighborhood 'Mini' Pools
7/9/2010 City of Alexandria Hosts Seventh Annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival in Historic Old Town Alexandria on July 16 & 17
7/9/2010 Preconstruction Meeting for Sacandaga Totem Sculpture Postponed
7/8/2010 City of Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission Schedules Meeting on July 15
6/30/2010 Recreation News for the month of July 2010
6/18/2010 Alexandria to Hold Annual USA & City Birthday Celebration on July 10
6/16/2010 Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities Announces New Fees for Fiscal Year 2011 - Effective July 1, 2010

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