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    Date    TimeEvent
    Apr 24, 2014 Thu 8:00 AMEconomic Development Partnership
    Regular monthly meeting
    Apr 24, 2014 Thu 10:00 AMInteractive Maps Community Participation
    The Information Technology Services Department of the City of Alexandria is in the early stages of updating its online system of interactive maps to be more meaningful, usable, and interactive for the community. We need your input! Participate in a brief, hands-on exploration of the system prototype to help us in our development of this tool for ...
    Apr 24, 2014 Thu 3:00 PMInteractive Maps Community Participation
    The Information Technology Services Department of the City of Alexandria is in the early stages of updating its online system of interactive maps to be more meaningful, usable, and interactive for the community. We need your input! Participate in a brief, hands-on exploration of the system prototype to help us in our development of this tool for ...
    Apr 24, 2014 Thu 6:00 PMBudget Work Session - B F A A C / Tax Reform
    BFAAC and Business Tax Reform Task Force
    Apr 24, 2014 Thu 6:30 PMWar Of 1812 Film Gala
    Enjoy a special screening of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World at Old Town Theatre, 815-1/2 King Street, complete with cocktail reception, exhibition of clothing worn on the film set, and a pre-screening film discussion on Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. to mark the launch of the City of Alexandria’s War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration. ...
    Apr 25, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMChildren, Youth & Family Cc - Exec. Comm
    Executive Committee meeting.
    Apr 25, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 4/22 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    Apr 26, 2014 Sat 8:00 AM18th Annual Project Discovery Walkathon
    A day of fun, including a rally, Zumba warm-up, prizes and more!
    Apr 26, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMDrug Take Back Day at First Baptist
    Dispose of unwanted and expired prescription medications safely at a convenient location with the “Take-Back” initiative to prevent pill abuse and theft.
    Apr 26, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMDrug Take Back Day at Police HQ
    Dispose of unwanted and expired prescription medications safely at a convenient location with the “Take-Back” initiative to prevent pill abuse and theft.
    Apr 26, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMDrug Take Back Day in Del Ray
    Dispose of unwanted and expired prescription medications safely at a convenient location with the “Take-Back” initiative to prevent pill abuse and theft.
    Apr 26, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMAlexandria Earth Day
    Earth Day Activities including educational exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on activities for children, a spring tree sale, student upcycling showcase, awards ceremony, performance by the band Fuse Box, food sales and more.
    Apr 26, 2014 Sat 1:00 PMFirefighting History Walking Tours
    Explore Alexandria’s firefighting history on the “Blazing a Trail: Alexandria’s Firefighting History” tour.
    Apr 27, 2014 Sun 3:00 PMPresidential Salon with James Madison
    Join President Madison as he discusses and engages guests about political and personal issues of 1814.
    Apr 28, 2014 Mon 7:30 AMARHA Board of Commissioners
    Scheduled Board Meeting
    Apr 28, 2014 Mon 3:00 PMCommission on Aging - Exec. Comm.
    Executive committee meeting
    Apr 28, 2014 Mon 5:00 PMCity Council - School Board Subcommittee
    Regular monthly meeting
    Apr 28, 2014 Mon 6:00 PMAlexandria Housing Development Corp. (AHDC)
    Regular meeting
    Apr 28, 2014 Mon 6:30 PMBudget Work Session - Final Add/Delete
    City Council Work Session: Final add/delete
    Apr 28, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMInteractive Maps Community Participation
    The Information Technology Services Department of the City of Alexandria is in the early stages of updating its online system of interactive maps to be more meaningful, usable, and interactive for the community. We need your input! Participate in a brief, hands-on exploration of the system prototype to help us in our development of this tool for ...
    Apr 28, 2014 Mon 7:30 PMAlexandria Traffic and Parking Board
    Regular monthly meeting
    Apr 28, 2014 Mon 7:30 PMAlexandria Sister Cities Committee
    Regularly monthly meeting
    Apr 29, 2014 Tue 6:30 PMEisenhower West Steering Committee Meeting
    Eisenhower West Steering Committee Meeting
    Apr 29, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMOakville Triangle & Rt. 1 Corridor Advisory Group
    Regular Meeting
    Apr 29, 2014 Tue 7:30 PMAlexandria Assembly Dance Rehearsal
    English Country Dance instruction for Alexandria Assembly
    Apr 30, 2014 Wed 2:00 PMPotomac Station Condo Unit Owners Assn.
    Scheduled meeting
    Apr 30, 2014 Wed 7:00 PMFree Lecture by Suzanne Smith
    The Museum will host Professor Suzanne Smith who will give a lecture entitled To Serve the Living: Funeral Directors and the African American Way of Death. This event is free and open to the public.
    Apr 30, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMLecture: The Battle of the White House
    Lecture: The Battle of the White House
    May 1, 2014 Thu 9:30 AMTorpedo Factory Art Center Board - Marketing Comm.
    Regularly-scheduled meeting
    May 1, 2014 Thu 10:00 AMInteractive Maps Community Participation
    The Information Technology Services Department of the City of Alexandria is in the early stages of updating its online system of interactive maps to be more meaningful, usable, and interactive for the community. We need your input! Participate in a brief, hands-on exploration of the system prototype to help us in our development of this tool for ...
    May 1, 2014 Thu 12:00 PMDays of Remembrance
    Remembrance Ceremony of the Holocaust.
    May 1, 2014 Thu 5:00 PMBusiness Personal Property Tax Returns Due
    Business Personal Property Tax returns are due.
    May 1, 2014 Thu 7:00 PMAffordable Housing Advisory Committee
    Regular meeting
    May 1, 2014 Thu 7:00 PMSpecial City Council Meeting - Budget Adoption
    Special City Council Meeting - Budget Adoption
    May 2, 2014 Fri 11:00 AMBuilding Safety Month 2014 Kick-off Event
    Event to promote building safety awareness. Features displays, food, guest speakers, and door prizes.
    May 3, 2014 Sat 7:00 AMFleadom Arts & Crafts Festival
    Vendors will sell arts & crafts on the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Field
    May 3, 2014 Sat 9:00 AMAttics & Alleys Tours
    Three-hour walking tour featuring rarely seen spaces of Lee-Fendall House, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, and Carlyle House.
    May 3, 2014 Sat 9:00 AMBuild Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
    The City of Alexandria will host a “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” workshop. The workshop will be held on Saturday June 8th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center, located at 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. All tools and supplies will be provided.
    May 3, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMCancelled: SafeAssured Child Identification
    Cancelled: The Alexandria Police Department, in partnership with the Alexandria Sheriff's Office, is hosting a free SafeAssured Child Identification event for families with children 16 and younger. Parents will receive a ready-to-use ID kit for their child.
    May 3, 2014 Sat 1:30 PMFood History Symposium
    Event includes 4 presentations, a tasting, and a book-signing
    May 4, 2014 Sun 1:00 PMInteractive Maps Community Participation
    The Information Technology Services Department of the City of Alexandria is in the early stages of updating its online system of interactive maps to be more meaningful, usable, and interactive for the community. We need your input! Participate in a brief, hands-on exploration of the system prototype to help us in our development of this tool for ...
    May 4, 2014 Sun 1:30 PMStepalive Walkathon
    A 5K or 5 mile (walker's choice)fun walk from First Christian Church, through Old Town and back to First Christian Church, followed by a picnic and music inside the church.
    May 5, 2014 Mon 10:00 AMFallen Officer Wreath Laying Ceremony
    During National Correctional Officers and Employees Week and in honor of National Police Week, the Alexandria Retired Police, Fire and Sheriff Association, the Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office will hold a wreath-laying ceremony at the fallen law enforcement officer memorial at Waterfront Park.
    May 5, 2014 Mon 3:00 PMInteractive Maps Community Participation
    The Information Technology Services Department of the City of Alexandria is in the early stages of updating its online system of interactive maps to be more meaningful, usable, and interactive for the community. We need your input! Participate in a brief, hands-on exploration of the system prototype to help us in our development of this tool for ...
    May 5, 2014 Mon 4:00 PMMental Health First Aid Training
    The Department of Community and Human Services is continuing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and certification for laypersons and paraprofessionals in Alexandria. MHFA is an 8-hour training on skills to help persons who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
    May 5, 2014 Mon 5:00 PMConvention & Visitors Assn. Exec. Comm.
    Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association Executive Committee meeting
    May 5, 2014 Mon 7:30 PMEnvironmental Policy Comm - Work Session
    Scheduled Work Session.
    May 6, 2014 Tue 7:30 AMLecture: The Internal Enemy, Slavery and War
    Lecture: The Internal Enemy, Slavery and War in Virginia from 1772 to 1832. Alan Taylor, University of California.
    May 6, 2014 Tue 8:00 AMOMB Circulates Council Budget Motions
    OMB Circulates Council Budget Motions
    May 6, 2014 Tue 5:00 PMAlexandria Industrial Development Authority
    Regularly scheduled meeting
    May 6, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Public Hearing
    Planning Commission regular monthly public hearing. Hearing end times are approximate.
    May 7, 2014 Wed 9:30 AMAlexandria Electoral Board
    Scheduled Board meeting
    May 7, 2014 Wed 10:00 AMInteractive Maps Community Participation
    The Information Technology Services Department of the City of Alexandria is in the early stages of updating its online system of interactive maps to be more meaningful, usable, and interactive for the community. We need your input! Participate in a brief, hands-on exploration of the system prototype to help us in our development of this tool for ...
    May 7, 2014 Wed 12:00 PMSmall Business Development Center Board
    Regular scheduled meeting
    May 7, 2014 Wed 4:00 PMMental Health First Aid Training (2 of 2)
    The Department of Community and Human Services is continuing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and certification for laypersons and paraprofessionals in Alexandria. MHFA is an 8-hour training on skills to help persons who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
    May 7, 2014 Wed 5:00 PMArt Uniting People Exhibition
    Celebrating Recovery, Creativity and Mental Health. “Art Uniting People” seeks to engage the City of Alexandria community in an ongoing conversation about each person's uniqueness and the commonality we all share as part of an effort to raise awareness about the stigma faced by those with mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual and ...
    May 7, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    May 8, 2014 Thu 11:00 AMAlexandria Police and Sheriff Memorial Service
    Join current and retired members of the Alexandria Police Department and Alexandria Sheriff’s Office as they honor the memory of their fallen brothers at this annual serivce.
    May 8, 2014 Thu 6:00 PMAlexandria Transit Company Board
    Regularly-scheduled meeting
    May 8, 2014 Thu 6:30 PMAlexandria Community Services Board
    Scheduled meeting
    May 8, 2014 Thu 6:30 PMWaterfront Community Meeting #5
    Waterfront Community Meeting #5 - Design refinements based on the recent ODBC negotiations.
    May 8, 2014 Thu 7:00 PMAlex. Archaeological Comm. -Sub-committee
    Sub-committee meeting to design a commission brochure
    May 8, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals Hearing
    Monthly Board of Zoning Appeals hearing
    May 9, 2014 Fri 8:30 AMFire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
    Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board.
    May 9, 2014 Fri 8:30 AMSupplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board
    Meeting of the Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board. The primary function of the Board is to manage the investments of the pension fund. Joint meeting with Fire and Police pension board.
    May 9, 2014 Fri 4:00 PMInteractive Maps Community Participation
    The Information Technology Services Department of the City of Alexandria is in the early stages of updating its online system of interactive maps to be more meaningful, usable, and interactive for the community. We need your input! Participate in a brief, hands-on exploration of the system prototype to help us in our development of this tool for ...
    May 9, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMFamily Fun Night
    This family-friendly event features a wipeout-style activity using a floating, inflatable obstacle course in the indoor pool.
    May 10, 2014 Sat 8:30 AMIn Their Shoes-2014
    5K fun run to raise support for Iraqi orphans and street children held at Cameron Run Regional Park
    May 10, 2014 Sat 9:00 AMAttics & Alleys Tours
    Three-hour walking tour featuring rarely seen spaces of Lee-Fendall House, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, and Carlyle House.
    May 10, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMDel Ray Artisans Alexandria Art Market
    Tented art spaces occupied by artists displaying & selling their work at the Artisans Art Gallery
    May 10, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMArt League Raku Firing
    Demonstration of the art of ceramic raku firing for Art League students &public using three parking spaces in the parking lot next to the tennis courts or in the pavillion at Mongomery Park, and 901 N Royal Street.
    May 11, 2014 Sun 1:00 PMFree Mother’s Day Tours at Gadsby’s Tavern & Apoth
    Two Alexandria museums, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum and the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, are pleased to offer free tours on Mother’s Day for all visiting mothers!
    May 11, 2014 Sun 1:00 PMMother’s Day Open House
    The Friendship Firehouse Museum is free for mothers and their families on Mother’s Day. Mothers can take home a complimentary photograph.
    May 11, 2014 Sun 1:00 PMFree Mother's Day Tours -- Apothecary Museum
    The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum is pleased to offer free tours on Mother’s Day for all visiting mothers! Tour times are from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. and cost $5 for all other adults and $3 for children (ages 5 -12).
    May 11, 2014 Sun 1:00 PMFree Mother’s Day Tours
    Celebrate Mom with Free Tours!
    May 12, 2014 Mon 6:30 PMBeauregard Design Advisory Committee
    Regular Meeting
    May 12, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMCommission on Information Technology
    Scheduled Meeting
    May 12, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMAlexandria-Caen Sister City Committee
    Regular monthly meeting
    May 13, 2014 Tue 10:00 AMInteractive Maps Community Participation
    The Information Technology Services Department of the City of Alexandria is in the early stages of updating its online system of interactive maps to be more meaningful, usable, and interactive for the community. We need your input! Participate in a brief, hands-on exploration of the system prototype to help us in our development of this tool for ...
    May 13, 2014 Tue 1:00 PMHomeschool Day: Architecture Walking Tour
    Learn about the architecture of Old Town!
    May 13, 2014 Tue 4:00 PMWaterfront Commission Subcommittee
    Waterfront Plan Implementation - Landscape Design and Flood Mitigation
    May 13, 2014 Tue 5:30 PMWork Session w/ Torpedo Factory Art Center Board
    Work Session w/ Torpedo Factory Art Center Board
    May 13, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative Meeting
    May 14, 2014 Wed 7:00 PMCommission Persons with Disabilities
    Regular monthly meeting
    May 14, 2014 Wed 7:00 PMParking Standards for New Development Projects
    Second meeting of the Parking Standards for New Development Projects Task Force
    May 14, 2014 Wed 7:00 PMChildren, Youth & Family Collaborative Commission
    Regular monthly meeting
    May 15, 2014 Thu 6:30 PMPotomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Work Group
    The next scheduled meeting will be May 15 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the SisterCities room 1101. Expect additional meeting information as we get closer to the meeting date.
    May 15, 2014 Thu 7:00 PMPark and Recreation Commission
    Regular monthly meeting
    May 15, 2014 Thu 7:00 PMInteractive Maps Community Participation
    The Information Technology Services Department of the City of Alexandria is in the early stages of updating its online system of interactive maps to be more meaningful, usable, and interactive for the community. We need your input! Participate in a brief, hands-on exploration of the system prototype to help us in our development of this tool for ...
    May 15, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMA Look at Alexandria's General Samuel Cooper
    A Look at Alexandria's General Samuel Cooper, the highest ranking officer of the Confederacy Using family materials, his great-great granddaughter will discuss his character, personal life and service in the United States and Confederate armies. Born a Yankee, he died a dedicated Alexandrian. Presented By Marion Robinette, Descendant of General ...
    May 16, 2014 Fri 5:30 AMBike To Work Day 2014
    Bike to Work Day is held annually throughout the region. Participants bicycle in, enjoy music, food, gifts and various informational vendors.
    May 16, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 5/13 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    May 17, 2014 Sat 7:30 AMCinema Del Ray
    Community Family movie night held on Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Field with food and beverage sales
    May 17, 2014 Sat 9:00 AMHershey's Track & Field Games
    Hershey’s Track & Field Games are designed to encourage physical fitness among youth and emphasize participation and sportsmanship. To participate, a parent/guardian must register online at www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation or turn in a completed registration form to any recreation center or the Sports Office, located at 1108 Jefferson Street. The registration ...
    May 17, 2014 Sat 9:00 AMAttics & Alleys Tours
    Three-hour walking tour featuring rarely seen spaces of Lee-Fendall House, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, and Carlyle House.
    May 17, 2014 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing
    City Council Public Hearing
    May 17, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMSoldier led tours of the Fort (morning)
    Soldier-led tours of the Fort in honor of Armed Forces Day. Tours of the historic fort led by an interpreter in Union uniform highlight the history of Fort Ward and army life in the Defenses of Washington. Tours begin at the Museum at 10 am and 2 pm, and last about 90 minutes each. Free. Program is weather dependent.
    May 17, 2014 Sat 1:00 PMFirefighting in Civil War Alexandria
    The “We’ve Been Burned: Alexandria Firefighters During the Civil War” walking tour will explore firefighting during the Union occupation.
    May 17, 2014 Sat 2:00 PMSoldier led tours of the Fort (afternoon)
    Soldier-led tours of the Fort in honor of Armed Forces Day. Tours of the historic fort led by an interpreter in Union uniform highlight the history of Fort Ward and army life in the Defenses of Washington. Tours begin at the Museum at 10 am and 2 pm, and last about 90 minutes each. Free. Program is weather dependent.
    May 17, 2014 Sat 4:00 PMRelay For Life of Alexandria City
    Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society
    May 18, 2014 Sun 10:30 AMSt. Mary's Spring Fling
    A fun event for kids with carnival rides, games, crafts, entertainment, food and beverages at St. Mary's School, 400 Green Street.
    May 18, 2014 Sun 12:00 PMMattie Miracle Walk & Family Festival
    Childhood cancer awareness event and fundraiser held at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School. A walk designed as a family friendly event with kids activities, live music by local teen bands and food and beverage sales
    May 18, 2014 Sun 3:00 PMTea with Martha Washington
    Special Girl Scout & Family Tea with our First First Lady.
    May 18, 2014 Sun 4:00 PMRelay for Life
    The American Cancer Society Relay for life in Alexandria. Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society
    May 19, 2014 Mon 5:00 PMCity Council - School Board Subcommittee
    Regular monthly meeting
    May 19, 2014 Mon 5:00 PMVoter Registration Deadline
    Voter Registration Deadline for the June 10 Democratic Primary Election.
    May 19, 2014 Mon 6:00 PMAlexandria Housing Development Corp. (AHDC)
    Regular meeting
    May 19, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMAlexandria Traffic and Parking Board
    Regular monthly meeting
    May 19, 2014 Mon 7:30 PMPublic Records Advisory Commission
    Regular monthly meeting
    May 19, 2014 Mon 7:30 PMEnvironmental Policy Commission
    Regular Meeting
    May 20, 2014 Tue 6:00 PMAlexandria Renew Enterprises Board of Directors
    Regular monthly meeting
    May 20, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMOakville Triangle & Rt. 1 Corridor Advisory Group
    Regular Meeting
    May 20, 2014 Tue 7:30 PMWaterfront Commission
    Scheduled meeting
    May 21, 2014 Wed 2:00 PMPotomac Station Condo Unit Owners Assn.
    Scheduled meeting
    May 21, 2014 Wed 3:00 PMCommunity Policy and Management Team
    Regular monthly meeting
    May 21, 2014 Wed 5:30 PMTorpedo Factory Art Center Board
    Regular scheduled meeting
    May 21, 2014 Wed 7:00 PMAlexandria Archaeological Commission
    Regular scheduled meeting
    May 21, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    May 22, 2014 Thu 6:30 PMChildren, Youth & Family Cc - Exec. Comm
    Executive Committee meeting.
    May 24, 2014 Sat 9:00 AMAttics & Alleys Tours
    Three-hour walking tour featuring rarely seen spaces of Lee-Fendall House, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, and Carlyle House.
    May 24, 2014 Sat 9:30 AMREBROADCAST :: City Council Public Hearing
    Replay of the 5/17 City Council Public Hearing on AlexTV
    May 25, 2014 Sun 6:00 AMAlexandria Running Festival
    Half-marathon and 5k race
    May 25, 2014 Sun 10:00 AMAlexandria Family Festival
    A celebration to honor our military service members and their families
    May 25, 2014 Sun 12:00 PMTake 25
    Outdoor event with community vendors. Activities for families and children
    May 26, 2014 Mon 8:00 AMCity Offices Closed for Memorial Day
    City Offices Closed for Memorial Day
    May 26, 2014 Mon 1:00 PMCity of Alexandria Memorial Day Jazz Festival
    37th Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival commemorating Memorial Day. Performances by a variety of Jazz, with food and beverage sales. The U.S. Army Blues, from The U.S Army Band "Pershing's Own" will kick off the festival.
    May 26, 2014 Mon 7:30 PMAlexandria Sister Cities Committee
    Regularly monthly meeting
    May 27, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative Meeting
    May 27, 2014 Tue 7:30 PMAlexandria/Gyumri Sister City Committee
    Regularly scheduled meeting
    May 28, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMLecture: Through The Perilous Fight
    Lecture: Through the Perilous Fight.
    May 28, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Parker-Gray District Hearing
    Monthly Parker-Gray District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    May 29, 2014 Thu 4:00 PMWaterfront Commission Special Meeting
    Special meeting - Unit Block and 100 Block of King Street
    May 30, 2014 Fri 12:00 PMBusiness Case for Breastfeeding Training Luncheon
    This FREE training event, sponsored by the Alexandria Health Department and Alexandria Childhood Obesity Action Network will focus on the myriad benefits that businesses can reap from providing a supportive environment to nursing employees. The training will provide participants with practical tools on how to set up a lactation support program within ...
    May 30, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 5/27 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    May 31, 2014 Sat 8:00 AMAlexandria Soccer Festival
    Soccer festival
    May 31, 2014 Sat 9:00 AMAttics & Alleys Tours
    Three-hour walking tour featuring rarely seen spaces of Lee-Fendall House, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, and Carlyle House.
    May 31, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMCancelled: SafeAssured Child Identification
    Cancelled: The Alexandria Police Department, in partnership with the Alexandria Sheriff's Office, is hosting a free SafeAssured Child Identification event for families with children 16 and younger. Parents will receive a ready-to-use ID kit for their child.
    May 31, 2014 Sat 1:00 PMFirefighting in Civil War Alexandria
    The “We’ve Been Burned: Alexandria Firefighters During the Civil War” walking tour will explore firefighting during the Union occupation.
    Jun 2, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMBraddock Implementation Advisory Group Meeting
    The Braddock Implementation Advisory Group (BIAG) and City staff continue to implement the recommendations of the 2008 Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan. Currently, the BIAG is focused on planning for new open space at 600 N. Henry Street, a 1-acre community park on the Wythe Street Post Office block, and neighborhood retail.
    Jun 2, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMBraddock Implementation Advisory Group Meetings
    Braddock Implementation Advisory Group Meetings
    Jun 2, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMOakville Triangle & Rt. 1 Corridor Advisory Group
    Regular Meeting
    Jun 3, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Public Hearing
    Planning Commission regular monthly public hearing. Hearing end times are approximate.
    Jun 4, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Jun 5, 2014 Thu 8:30 AMSupplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board
    Meeting of the Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board. The primary function of the Board is to manage the investments of the pension fund. Joint meeting with Fire and Police pension board.
    Jun 5, 2014 Thu 8:30 AMFire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
    Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board will have a retreat to receive education on investment topics. The Board may also have a regular business meeting.
    Jun 5, 2014 Thu 9:30 AMTorpedo Factory Art Center Board - Marketing Comm.
    Regularly-scheduled meeting
    Jun 7, 2014 Sat 12:00 PMYouth Arts Festival/Father's Day Celebration
    Youth arts festival with performing arts and displaying fine, and visual art work of young people
    Jun 7, 2014 Sat 12:00 PMScan Croquet Day
    Fundraiser for SCAN's child abuse prevention activities at Joseph Hensley Park.
    Jun 7, 2014 Sat 2:00 PM70th D-Day Commemoration
    Celebration of the heroism and sacrificies of our invasion forces in Normandy, France on June 6, 1944. We will have several re-enactors with WWII vintage vehicles and displays.
    Jun 9, 2014 Mon 9:00 AMDmv 2 Go
    Take care of all your DMV business quickly and conveniently at the DMV2Go mobile unit.
    Jun 9, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMAlexandria-Caen Sister City Committee
    Regular monthly meeting
    Jun 10, 2014 Tue 6:00 AMDemocratic Primary Election
    Democratic Primary for US House of Representatives
    Jun 10, 2014 Tue 4:00 PMMental Health First Aid Training
    The Department of Community and Human Services is continuing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and certification for laypersons and paraprofessionals in Alexandria. MHFA is an 8-hour training on skills to help persons who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
    Jun 10, 2014 Tue 4:00 PMTraining
    Training
    Jun 11, 2014 Wed 9:30 AMAlexandria Electoral Board
    Scheduled Board meeting and Election Canvass
    Jun 11, 2014 Wed 7:00 PMParking Standards for New Development Projects
    Third meeting of the Parking Standards for New Development Projects Task Force
    Jun 11, 2014 Wed 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative Meeting
    Jun 12, 2014 Thu 5:00 PMAlexandria Electoral Board
    Scheduled Board meeting and Election Canvass
    Jun 12, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals Hearing
    Monthly Board of Zoning Appeals hearing
    Jun 13, 2014 Fri 12:00 PMAlexandria Electoral Board
    Scheduled Board meeting and Election Canvass
    Jun 13, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 6/10 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    Jun 14, 2014 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing
    City Council Public Hearing
    Jun 14, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMDel Ray Artisans Alexandria Art Market
    Tented art spaces occupied by artists displaying & selling their work at the Artisans Art Gallery
    Jun 14, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMArt League Raku Firing
    Demonstration of the art of ceramic raku firing for Art League students &public using three parking spaces in the parking lot next to the tennis courts or in the pavillion at Mongomery Park.
    Jun 14, 2014 Sat 1:00 PM5325 Polk Avenue Natural Area Appreciation Day
    Community event celebrating the protection of the natural area at 5325 Polk Avenue.
    Jun 15, 2014 Sun 1:00 PMFree Father’s Day Tours at Gadsby’s Tavern and the
    Two Alexandria museums are pleased to offer free tours on Father’s Day for all visiting fathers! Treat Dad to a tour of these Old Town historic sites on the afternoon of Sunday, June 15.
    Jun 15, 2014 Sun 1:00 PMFree Father’s Day Tours
    Celebrate Dad with Free Tours!
    Jun 15, 2014 Sun 1:00 PMFree Father's Day Tours -- Apothecary Museum
    The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum is pleased to offer free tours on Father’s Day for all visiting fathers! Tour times are from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. and cost $5 for all other adults and $3 for children (ages 5 -12).
    Jun 15, 2014 Sun 1:00 PMFather’s Day Open House
    The Friendship Firehouse Museum is free for fathers and their families on Father’s Day. The firehouse photographer will be on hand, so dads can take home a complimentary photograph.
    Jun 16, 2014 Mon 4:00 PMAlexandria Library Board
    Regular meeting
    Jun 16, 2014 Mon 5:00 PMFirst Half Real Estate Taxes Due
    First Half Real Estate Taxes due.
    Jun 16, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMAlexandria Electoral Board
    Election Wrap Up Meeting
    Jun 17, 2014 Tue 6:00 PMAlexandria Renew Enterprises Board of Directors
    Regular monthly meeting
    Jun 18, 2014 Wed 5:30 PMTorpedo Factory Art Center Board
    Regular scheduled meeting
    Jun 18, 2014 Wed 5:30 PMTorpedo Factory Art Center Board
    Regular scheduled meeting
    Jun 18, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Jun 19, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMConfederates in Alexandria's Ivy Hill Cemetery
    Significant Confederates Buried in Alexandria's Ivy Hill Cemetery Who was  Turner Ashby, and how did the amazing spy Frank Stringfellow end up in Alexandria? Why was Col. Richard Bland Lee II famous before the Civil War? This lecture will explore the stories of these and other Confederates buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery. Presented By Don Hakenson, ...
    Jun 21, 2014 Sat 9:30 AMREBROADCAST :: City Council Public Hearing
    Replay of the 6/14 City Council Public Hearing on AlexTV
    Jun 21, 2014 Sat 7:30 PMCinema Del Ray
    Community Family movie night held on Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Field with food and beverage sales
    Jun 22, 2014 Sun 3:00 PMPresidential Salon with James Madison
    Join President Madison as he discusses and engages guests about political and personal issues of 1814.
    Jun 23, 2014 Mon 5:00 PMCity Council - School Board Subcommittee
    Regular monthly meeting
    Jun 23, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMAlexandria Traffic and Parking Board
    Regular monthly meeting
    Jun 23, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMOakville Triangle & Rt. 1 Corridor Advisory Group
    Regular Meeting
    Jun 23, 2014 Mon 7:30 PMAlexandria Sister Cities Committee
    Regularly monthly meeting
    Jun 24, 2014 Tue 1:00 PMHomeschool Day: Debating the Constitution
    Learn about the architecture of Old Town!
    Jun 24, 2014 Tue 5:30 PMCommission on Persons with Disabilities Awards
    The Commission on Persons with Disabilities will present its John Duty Collins III Outstanding Advocate for Persons with Disabilities Award and Gerry Bertier Scholarship at a reception co-hosted with the Mayor and City Council in the Vola Lawson Lobby at City Hall. The Collins Award recognizes an advocate for persons with disabilities and includes a ...
    Jun 24, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative Meeting
    Jun 24, 2014 Tue 7:30 PMAlexandria/Gyumri Sister City Committee
    Regularly scheduled meeting
    Jun 25, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Parker-Gray District Hearing
    Monthly Parker-Gray District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Jun 27, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 6/24 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    Jun 28, 2014 Sat 1:30 PMAlexandria Archaeology's Family Dig Days
    Help City archaeologists screen excavated soil from a real dig on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial! Reservations required. Please note: Event takes place at the archaeological site.
    Jun 30, 2014 Mon 9:00 AMCivil War Kids Mini Camp
    Civil War Kids Mini-Camp, June 30, July 1 and July 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fun and educational history mini-camp is for children ages 8-12. The program features drilling, games, arts & crafts activities, learning about Civil War army life, and special guest reenactors. Advanced registration required. Cost is $150 per camper; space is limited to ...
    Jul 1, 2014 Tue 9:00 AMCivil War Kids Mini Camp
    Civil War Kids Mini-Camp, June 30, July 1 and July 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fun and educational history mini-camp is for children ages 8-12. The program features drilling, games, arts & crafts activities, learning about Civil War army life, and special guest reenactors. Advanced registration required. Cost is $150 per camper; space is limited to ...
    Jul 1, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Public Hearing
    Planning Commission regular monthly public hearing. Hearing end times are approximate.
    Jul 2, 2014 Wed 9:00 AMCivil War Kids Mini Camp
    Civil War Kids Mini-Camp, June 30, July 1 and July 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fun and educational history mini-camp is for children ages 8-12. The program features drilling, games, arts & crafts activities, learning about Civil War army life, and special guest reenactors. Advanced registration required. Cost is $150 per camper; space is limited to ...
    Jul 2, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Jul 4, 2014 Fri 8:00 AMCity Offices Closed for Independence Day
    City Offices Closed for Independence Day
    Jul 9, 2014 Wed 8:30 AMSupplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board
    Meeting of the Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board. The primary function of the Board is to manage the investments of the pension fund. Joint meeting with Fire and Police pension board.
    Jul 10, 2014 Thu 8:30 AMFire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
    Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board.
    Jul 10, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals Hearing
    Monthly Board of Zoning Appeals hearing
    Jul 12, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMCivil War Reenactment Weekend
    Civil War Reenactment Weekend at Fort Ward, recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Stevens, the only battle fought in the Defenses of Washington. Union and Confederate camps and Living History activities. Saturday's schedule features a skirmish interpreting the historic battle, at 2 p.m. Sunday's schedule includes a concert by the Federal ...
    Jul 12, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMDel Ray Artisans Alexandria Art Market
    Tented art spaces occupied by artists displaying & selling their work at the Artisans Art Gallery
    Jul 12, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMArt League Raku Firing
    Demonstration of the art of ceramic raku firing for Art League students &public using three parking spaces in the parking lot next to the tennis courts or in the pavillion at Mongomery Park.
    Jul 12, 2014 Sat 7:30 PMUSA/Alexandria Birthday Celebration
    Celebration of the United States and the City of Alexandria's birthdays. Activities, birthday cake distribution, awards presentation, musical performance and fireworks display.
    Jul 13, 2014 Sun 10:00 AMCivil War Reenactment Weekend
    Civil War Reenactment Weekend at Fort Ward, recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Stevens, the only battle fought in the Defenses of Washington. Union and Confederate camps and Living History activities. Saturday's schedule features a skirmish interpreting the historic battle, at 2 p.m. Sunday's schedule includes a concert by the Federal ...
    Jul 14, 2014 Mon 4:00 PMMental Health First Aid Training
    The Department of Community and Human Services is continuing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and certification for laypersons and paraprofessionals in Alexandria. MHFA is an 8-hour training on skills to help persons who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
    Jul 16, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Jul 19, 2014 Sat 7:30 PMCinema Del Ray
    Community Family movie night held on Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Field with food and beverage sales
    Jul 21, 2014 Mon 9:00 AMAlexandria Archaeology Summer Camp
    Summer Camp for ages 12-15. Help Alexandria’s City archaeologists excavate a real archaeological site! Learn professional excavating, recording, and artifact processing methods. Uncover Alexandria’s buried past while protecting the City’s valuable historic resources. Camp takes place July 21-25 from 9 am to 3:30 pm, at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum ...
    Jul 22, 2014 Tue 9:00 AMAlexandria Archaeology Summer Camp
    Summer Camp for ages 12-15. Help Alexandria’s City archaeologists excavate a real archaeological site! Learn professional excavating, recording, and artifact processing methods. Uncover Alexandria’s buried past while protecting the City’s valuable historic resources. Camp takes place July 21-25 from 9 am to 3:30 pm, at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum ...
    Jul 23, 2014 Wed 9:00 AMAlexandria Archaeology Summer Camp
    Summer Camp for ages 12-15. Help Alexandria’s City archaeologists excavate a real archaeological site! Learn professional excavating, recording, and artifact processing methods. Uncover Alexandria’s buried past while protecting the City’s valuable historic resources. Camp takes place July 21-25 from 9 am to 3:30 pm, at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum ...
    Jul 23, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Parker-Gray District Hearing
    Monthly Parker-Gray District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Jul 24, 2014 Thu 9:00 AMAlexandria Archaeology Summer Camp
    Summer Camp for ages 12-15. Help Alexandria’s City archaeologists excavate a real archaeological site! Learn professional excavating, recording, and artifact processing methods. Uncover Alexandria’s buried past while protecting the City’s valuable historic resources. Camp takes place July 21-25 from 9 am to 3:30 pm, at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum ...
    Jul 25, 2014 Fri 9:00 AMAlexandria Archaeology Summer Camp
    Summer Camp for ages 12-15. Help Alexandria’s City archaeologists excavate a real archaeological site! Learn professional excavating, recording, and artifact processing methods. Uncover Alexandria’s buried past while protecting the City’s valuable historic resources. Camp takes place July 21-25 from 9 am to 3:30 pm, at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum ...
    Jul 28, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMAlexandria Traffic and Parking Board
    Regular monthly meeting
    Jul 29, 2014 Tue 9:00 AMClio's Kids: A History Mini-camp
    History Mini-Camp for Children ages 5-7. Come join in on the fun! Clio's Kids introduces children to American history and life in historic Alexandria through artifacts, storytelling, singing and crafts, "old-fashioned" games, and visits to nearby historic places. Our theme for 2014 is “Alexandria: Then and Now.” We'll learn about life in Alexandria ...
    Jul 30, 2014 Wed 9:00 AMClio's Kids: A History Mini-camp
    History Mini-Camp for Children ages 5-7. Come join in on the fun! Clio's Kids introduces children to American history and life in historic Alexandria through artifacts, storytelling, singing and crafts, "old-fashioned" games, and visits to nearby historic places. Our theme for 2014 is “Alexandria: Then and Now.” We'll learn about life in Alexandria ...
    Jul 31, 2014 Thu 9:00 AMClio's Kids: A History Mini-camp
    History Mini-Camp for Children ages 5-7. Come join in on the fun! Clio's Kids introduces children to American history and life in historic Alexandria through artifacts, storytelling, singing and crafts, "old-fashioned" games, and visits to nearby historic places. Our theme for 2014 is “Alexandria: Then and Now.” We'll learn about life in Alexandria ...
    Aug 2, 2014 Sat 1:30 PMAlexandria Archaeology's Family Dig Days
    Help City archaeologists screen excavated soil from a real dig on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial! Reservations required. Please note: Event takes place at the archaeological site.
    Aug 6, 2014 Wed 8:30 AMSupplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board
    Meeting of the Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board. The primary function of the Board is to manage the investments of the pension fund. Joint meeting with Fire and Police pension board.
    Aug 9, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMDel Ray Artisans Alexandria Art Market
    Tented art spaces occupied by artists displaying & selling their work at the Artisans Art Gallery
    Aug 11, 2014 Mon 9:00 AMDmv 2 Go
    Take care of all your DMV business quickly and conveniently at the DMV2Go mobile unit.
    Aug 14, 2014 Thu 8:30 AMFire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
    Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board.
    Aug 16, 2014 Sat 7:30 PMCinema Del Ray
    Community Family movie night held on Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Field with food and beverage sales
    Aug 25, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMAlexandria Traffic and Parking Board
    Regular monthly meeting
    Aug 31, 2014 Sun 12:00 PMWar of 1812 Commemorative Event
    Commemorate the War of 1812 and its impact on Alexandria
    Sep 1, 2014 Mon 8:00 AMCity Offices Closed for Labor Day
    City Offices Closed for Labor Day
    Sep 3, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Sep 4, 2014 Thu 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Public Hearing
    Planning Commission regular monthly public hearing. Hearing end times are approximate.
    Sep 6, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMContrabands and Freedmen Memorial Dedication
    The dedication of the Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial will be held at the Memorial, on South Washington at Church Street. Check back for more details, and go to the Event Link to learn more about the Memorial.
    Sep 10, 2014 Wed 7:00 PMParking Standards for New Development Projects
    Fourth meeting of the Parking Standards for New Development Projects Task Force
    Sep 10, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Parker-Gray District Hearing
    Monthly Parker-Gray District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Sep 11, 2014 Thu 8:30 AMSupplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board
    Meeting of the Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board. The primary function of the Board is to manage the investments of the pension fund. Joint meeting with Fire and Police pension board.
    Sep 11, 2014 Thu 8:30 AMFire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
    Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board.
    Sep 11, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals Hearing
    Monthly Board of Zoning Appeals hearing
    Sep 13, 2014 Sat 10:00 AM12th Annual Alexandria Festival of the Arts
    Outdoor arts festival, annual, cultural and community gathering opportunities.
    Sep 13, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMDel Ray Artisans Alexandria Art Market
    Tented art spaces occupied by artists displaying & selling their work at the Artisans Art Gallery
    Sep 13, 2014 Sat 1:30 PMAlexandria Archaeology's Family Dig Days
    Help City archaeologists screen excavated soil from a real dig on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial! Reservations required. Please note: Event takes place at the archaeological site.
    Sep 14, 2014 Sun 10:00 AM12th Annual Alexandria Festival of the Arts
    Outdoor arts festival, annual, cultural and community gathering opportunity.
    Sep 14, 2014 Sun 3:00 PMPresidential Salon with James Madison
    Join President Madison as he discusses and engages guests about political and personal issues of 1814.
    Sep 17, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Sep 20, 2014 Sat 9:00 AMRock 'n' Stroller 5k
    5K run/walk specifically for families and strollers. Kids concert provided by a local kids band at the end of the race.
    Sep 20, 2014 Sat 7:30 PMCinema Del Ray
    Community Family movie night held on Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Field with food and beverage sales
    Sep 22, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMAlexandria Traffic and Parking Board
    Regular monthly meeting
    Sep 22, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMBraddock Implementation Advisory Group Meeting
    The Braddock Implementation Advisory Group (BIAG) and City staff continue to implement the recommendations of the 2008 Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan. Currently, the BIAG is focused on planning for new open space at 600 N. Henry Street, a 1-acre community park on the Wythe Street Post Office block, and neighborhood retail.
    Sep 22, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMBraddock Implementation Advisory Group Meeting
    The Braddock Implementation Advisory Group (BIAG) and City staff continue to implement the recommendations of the 2008 Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan. Currently, the BIAG is focused on planning for new open space at 600 N. Henry Street, a 1-acre community park on the Wythe Street Post Office block, and neighborhood retail.
    Sep 28, 2014 Sun 2:00 PMYoga Challenge With Alexandria's Health Department
    Family oriented healthy living event that includes the ypga challenge, goal setting, and healthy eating activities.
    Oct 1, 2014 Wed 8:30 AMSupplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board
    Meeting of the Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board. The primary function of the Board is to manage the investments of the pension fund. Joint meeting with Fire and Police pension board.
    Oct 1, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Oct 3, 2014 Fri 9:00 AMDmv2go
    Take care of all your DMV business quickly and conveniently at the DMV2Go mobile unit.
    Oct 4, 2014 Sat 6:00 AM"Survive the 5" 5k race
    Fundraiser for the Art of Driving
    Oct 6, 2014 Mon 5:00 PMVehicle Personal Property Taxes Due
    Vehicle Personal Property Taxes due.
    Oct 6, 2014 Mon 5:00 PMBusiness Personal Property Taxes Due
    Business Personal Property Taxes are due.
    Oct 7, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Public Hearing
    Planning Commission regular monthly public hearing. Hearing end times are approximate.
    Oct 9, 2014 Thu 8:30 AMFire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
    Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board.
    Oct 9, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals Hearing
    Monthly Board of Zoning Appeals hearing
    Oct 11, 2014 Sat 8:00 AMYmca Active Alexandria! 5k Run/walk
    Fundraiser for YMCA Alexandria in prevention of child obesity.
    Oct 11, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMDel Ray Artisans Alexandria Art Market
    Tented art spaces occupied by artists displaying & selling their work at the Artisans Art Gallery
    Oct 11, 2014 Sat 1:30 PMAlexandria Archaeology's Family Dig Days
    Help City archaeologists screen excavated soil from a real dig on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial! Reservations required. Please note: Event takes place at the archaeological site.
    Oct 13, 2014 Mon 8:00 AMCity Offices Closed for Columbus Day
    City Offices Closed for Columbus Day
    Oct 14, 2014 Tue 5:00 PMVoter Registration Deadline
    Voter Registration Deadline for the November 4, 2014 Election.
    Oct 15, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Oct 18, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMAlexandria Family Fall Festival
    Family event with activities and entertainment, such as scarecrow making, puppet shows, musical performances, pony rides, facepainting, exhbitors and food sales. Some activities require tickets.
    Oct 22, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Parker-Gray District Hearing
    Monthly Parker-Gray District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Oct 25, 2014 Sat 1:30 PMAlexandria Archaeology's Family Dig Days
    Help City archaeologists screen excavated soil from a real dig on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial! Reservations required. Please note: Event takes place at the archaeological site.
    Oct 27, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMAlexandria Traffic and Parking Board
    Regular monthly meeting
    Nov 4, 2014 Tue 6:00 AMGeneral Election
    US Senate and House of Representatives
    Nov 5, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Nov 6, 2014 Thu 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Public Hearing
    Planning Commission regular monthly public hearing. Hearing end times are approximate.
    Nov 8, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMSoldier-led Tours in Honor of Veteran's Day
    Visitors will be taken on guided tours led by an interpreter in Union uniform of the fort to highlight the history of Fort Ward and army life in the Defenses of Washington.
    Nov 12, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Parker-Gray District Hearing
    Monthly Parker-Gray District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Nov 13, 2014 Thu 8:30 AMSupplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board
    Meeting of the Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board. The primary function of the Board is to manage the investments of the pension fund. Joint meeting with Fire and Police pension board.
    Nov 13, 2014 Thu 8:30 AMFire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
    Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board.
    Nov 13, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals Hearing
    Monthly Board of Zoning Appeals hearing
    Nov 16, 2014 Sun 7:00 AM2 Annual Usatf 12k National Road Race Championship
    National foot race
    Nov 16, 2014 Sun 3:00 PMPresidential Salon with James Madison
    Join President Madison as he discusses and engages guests about political and personal issues of 1814.
    Nov 17, 2014 Mon 5:00 PMSecond Half Real Estate Taxes Due
    Second Half Real Estate Taxes due.
    Nov 17, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMBraddock Implementation Advisory Group Meeting
    The Braddock Implementation Advisory Group (BIAG) and City staff continue to implement the recommendations of the 2008 Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan. Currently, the BIAG is focused on planning for new open space at 600 N. Henry Street, a 1-acre community park on the Wythe Street Post Office block, and neighborhood retail.
    Nov 19, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Nov 24, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMAlexandria Traffic and Parking Board
    Regular monthly meeting
    Nov 27, 2014 Thu 8:00 AMCity Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
    City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
    Nov 28, 2014 Fri 8:00 AMCity Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
    City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
    Nov 28, 2014 Fri 7:00 PMAlexandria Tree Lighting Ceremony
    Annual event at which the City tree is lit, performances and a visit by Santa to open the Holiday season.
    Dec 2, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Public Hearing
    Planning Commission regular monthly public hearing. Hearing end times are approximate.
    Dec 3, 2014 Wed 8:30 AMSupplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board
    Meeting of the Supplemental Retirement Plan Pension Board. The primary function of the Board is to manage the investments of the pension fund. Joint meeting with Fire and Police pension board.
    Dec 3, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Dec 6, 2014 Sat 11:00 AMScottish Christmas Walk Parade
    44th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
    Dec 6, 2014 Sat 11:00 AMEuropean Christmas Market
    Vendors from all over come together for a tasteful event that gives the feeling of a unique European Chistmas celebration. Food, beverage and merchandise will be available.
    Dec 8, 2014 Mon 9:00 AMDmv2go
    Take care of all your DMV business quickly and conveniently at the DMV2Go mobile unit.
    Dec 10, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Parker-Gray District Hearing
    Monthly Parker-Gray District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Dec 11, 2014 Thu 8:30 AMFire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
    Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board.
    Dec 11, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals Hearing
    Monthly Board of Zoning Appeals hearing
    Dec 13, 2014 Sat 12:00 PMCivil War Christmas in Camp Open House
    Event is based ina nd around the Museum and historic fort. Features Civil War interpreters, a Civil War Santa, tours of the fort, and craft activities for children.
    Dec 17, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Dec 20, 2014 Sat 11:00 AMEuropean Chirstmas Market
    Vendors from all over come together for a tasteful event that gives the feeling of a unique European Chistmas celebration. Food, beverage and merchandise will be available.
    Dec 21, 2014 Sun 11:00 AMEuropean Chirstmas Market
    Vendors from all over come together for a tasteful event that gives the feeling of a unique European Chistmas celebration. Food, beverage and merchandise will be available.
    Dec 24, 2014 Wed 8:00 AMCity Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday
    City Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday
    Dec 25, 2014 Thu 8:00 AMCity Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday
    City Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday
    Dec 31, 2014 Wed 12:00 PMFirst Night Alexandria
    Family friendly celebration if the new year through the performing arts.
    Mar 2, 2015 Mon 5:00 PMBusiness License Tax Filing Deadline
    The deadline for filing Business License Tax returns.

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