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    Calendar of Events

    List of Calendar Events

    Date    TimeEvent
    Dec 11, 2013 Wed 8:00 AMHistorical Restoration and Preservation Commission
    Regular monthly meeting
    Dec 11, 2013 Wed 9:30 AMAlexandria Electoral Board
    Scheduled Board meeting
    Dec 11, 2013 Wed 4:00 PMLocal Emergency Planning Committee
    Quarterly meeting
    Dec 11, 2013 Wed 5:00 PMTorpedo Factory Art Center Board - Finance Comm.
    Regularly-scheduled meeting
    Dec 11, 2013 Wed 6:00 PMCANCELLED General Gov Infrastructure Presentation
    This event will be rescheduled. Focus Area Team Presentation to Council
    Dec 11, 2013 Wed 7:00 PMCANCELLED Regular Meeting Fort Ward Advisory Group
    Regular meeting of the Ad Hoc Fort Ward Park and Museum Area Stakeholder Advisory Group.
    Dec 11, 2013 Wed 7:00 PMCANCELLED - Alex. Comm Persons with Disabilities
    Regular monthly meeting
    Dec 11, 2013 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Parker-Gray District Hearing
    Monthly Parker-Gray District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Dec 12, 2013 Thu 8:30 AMCANCELLED - Fire and Police Officers Pension Meet
    CANCELLED - Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board.
    Dec 12, 2013 Thu 4:00 PMCommission on Aging
    Regular monthly meeting
    Dec 12, 2013 Thu 5:00 PMCity Manager's Step Aerobics
    For fitness and fun, join the City Manager in a Step Aerobics class at the Mt Vernon Recreation Center.
    Dec 12, 2013 Thu 7:30 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals Hearing
    Monthly Board of Zoning Appeals hearing
    Dec 13, 2013 Fri 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 12/10 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    Dec 14, 2013 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing
    City Council Public Hearing
    Dec 14, 2013 Sat 11:00 AMAlexandria Holiday Cheerleading Invitational
    The public is invited to attend the Annual Holiday Invitational Cheerleading Competition at T.C. Williams High School. The competition features youth cheerleading teams from Alexandria neighborhood recreation centers and other teams from the metropolitan area. Tickets will be on sale beginning in November.
    Dec 14, 2013 Sat 12:00 PMCivil War Christmas in Camp
    Civil War Christmas in Camp Open House.
    Dec 14, 2013 Sat 12:00 PMResource Parent Information Meetings
    To learn how to become a resource parent, formerly called foster parent, come to a meeting.
    Dec 14, 2013 Sat 6:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Candlelight Tours
    Home for the Holidays in Old Town Alexandria
    Dec 15, 2013 Sun 8:00 AMUtility Tax Reports and Payments Due
    Monthly Utility Tax reports and payments for water are due on or before the the 15th day of the month.
    Dec 15, 2013 Sun 3:00 PMHistoric Alexandria Candlelight Tours
    Holiday Spirit & Historic Sites in Old Town
    Dec 16, 2013 Mon 8:00 AMAlex. Housing Dev. Corp. - Dev. Comm.
    Development Committee Meeting
    Dec 16, 2013 Mon 10:30 AMTavern Toddlers: Rhythm and Music
    Enjoy a morning out with your toddler at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
    Dec 16, 2013 Mon 12:00 PMARHA Board of Commissioners
    Santa's Winter Wonderland
    Dec 16, 2013 Mon 4:00 PMAlexandria Library Board
    Regularly scheduled meeting.
    Dec 16, 2013 Mon 4:30 PMTorpedo Factory Art Center Board - Executive Comm.
    Board of Governors - Executive Committee scheduled meeting
    Dec 16, 2013 Mon 5:00 PMACVA Board of Governors
    Regular monthly meeting
    Dec 16, 2013 Mon 6:00 PMLREFP Enrollment Forecasts Subcommittee Meeting
    Enrollment Forecasts/Demographics Subcommittee Meeting of the Long Range Educational Facilities Plan Work Group
    Dec 16, 2013 Mon 6:00 PMAlexandria General Assembly Public Hearing
    Annual public hearing held by the Alexandria General Assembly
    Dec 16, 2013 Mon 6:30 PMChildren, Youth & Family Collaborative Commission
    Community Forum on the Draft Children & Youth Master Plan
    Dec 16, 2013 Mon 6:30 PMChildren & Youth Master Plan Community Forum
    The Children, Youth & Families Collaborative Commission seeks your input on the draft Children & Youth Master Plan plan. To view the draft plan, provide comments about the plan online, or learn more about the CYFCC at: alexandriava.gov/CYFCC.
    Dec 16, 2013 Mon 6:30 PMCommission on HIV/AIDS
    Scheduled meeting
    Dec 16, 2013 Mon 7:00 PMBellefonte Wizards vs. DCHS Stars Basketball Match
    The Bellefonte Wizards will soon be on the court again competing against the DCHS Shooting Stars for the prestigious Gilmore Cup.
    Dec 16, 2013 Mon 7:30 PMEnvironmental Policy Commission
    Regular Meeting
    Dec 16, 2013 Mon 7:30 PMSocial Services Advisory Board Meeting
    Social Services Advisory Board Meeting
    Dec 17, 2013 Tue 2:00 PMAlexandria City Council Naming Committee
    Scheduled meeting to consider a request to formally rename the City-owned Buchanan Park, located at 1501 Cameron Street, to Leatrice Byrd Park.
    Dec 17, 2013 Tue 6:00 PMARHA Board of Commissioners
    Santa's Winter Wonderland Appreciation Reception (Invitation Required)
    Dec 17, 2013 Tue 6:00 PMAlexandria Renew Enterprises Board of Directors
    Regular monthly meeting
    Dec 17, 2013 Tue 7:00 PMHuman Rights Commission
    Regular monthly meeting
    Dec 17, 2013 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for the Arts
    Regular monthly meeting
    Dec 17, 2013 Tue 7:00 PMBeauregard Design Advisory Committee Meeting
    Regular Meeting
    Dec 17, 2013 Tue 7:30 PMAlexandria Commission for Women
    Regular monthly meeting
    Dec 17, 2013 Tue 7:30 PMHistoric Alexandria Resources Commission
    Regular monthly meeting
    Dec 17, 2013 Tue 7:30 PMAlexandria/Gyumri Sister City Committee
    Regularly scheduled meeting
    Dec 18, 2013 Wed 2:00 PMCancelled -Potomac Station Condo Unit Owners Assn.
    Scheduled meeting
    Dec 18, 2013 Wed 3:00 PMCommunity Policy and Management Team
    Regular monthly meeting
    Dec 18, 2013 Wed 5:00 PMARHA Board of Commissioners
    Santa's Winter Wonderland (Toy Distribution)
    Dec 18, 2013 Wed 5:30 PMTorpedo Factory Art Center Board
    Annual meeting for Election of Officers
    Dec 18, 2013 Wed 6:00 PMEconomic Opportunities Commission - Exec. Comm.
    Executive Committee meeting
    Dec 18, 2013 Wed 7:00 PMEconomic Opportunities Commission
    Regular monthly meeting
    Dec 18, 2013 Wed 7:00 PMAlexandria Archaeological Commission
    Regular scheduled meeting
    Dec 18, 2013 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Dec 19, 2013 Thu 8:30 AMFire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
    Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board.
    Dec 19, 2013 Thu 11:30 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 19, 2013 Thu 5:30 PMPublic Health Advisory Commission
    Regular monthly meeting
    Dec 19, 2013 Thu 6:00 PMBusiness Tax Reform Task Force
    Meeting of the Business Tax Reform Task Force *Note - Location is Room 2000
    Dec 21, 2013 Sat 9:30 AMREBROADCAST :: City Council Public Hearing
    Replay of the 12/14 City Council Public Hearing on AlexTV
    Dec 23, 2013 Mon 7:30 PMAlexandria Sister Cities Committee
    Regularly monthly meeting
    Dec 24, 2013 Tue 8:00 AMCity Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday
    City Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday
    Dec 25, 2013 Wed 8:00 AMCity Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday
    City Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday
    Dec 30, 2013 Mon 10:30 AMTavern Toddlers: Opposites
    Enjoy a morning out with your toddler at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
    Dec 31, 2013 Tue 8:00 AMUtility Tax Reports and Payments Due
    Monthly Utility Tax reports and payments for gas and electric are due on or before the the last day of the month.
    Dec 31, 2013 Tue 8:00 AMAdmission Tax Reports and Payments Due
    Admission Tax reports and payments based on last month's receipts are due on or before the last day of the month.
    Dec 31, 2013 Tue 8:00 AMMeal Sales Tax Reports and Payments Due
    Meal Sales Tax reports and payments based on last month's collections are due by the last day of the month.
    Dec 31, 2013 Tue 8:00 AMTransient Lodging Tax Reports and Payments Due
    Transient Lodging Tax reports and payments based on last month's collections are due by the last day of the month.
    Dec 31, 2013 Tue 12:00 PMFirst Night Alexandria
    Family friendly event celebrating the New Year through performing arts.
    Jan 6, 2014 Mon 10:30 AMTavern Toddlers: Opposites
    Enjoy a morning out with your toddler at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
    Jan 7, 2014 Tue 8:30 AMMental 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.
    Jan 7, 2014 Tue 6:00 PMBusiness Tax Reform Task Force
    Meeting of the Business Tax Reform Task Force
    Jan 7, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Public Hearing
    Planning Commission regular monthly public hearing. Hearing end times are approximate.
    Jan 8, 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.
    Jan 8, 2014 Wed 7:00 PMTransportation Commission
    Monthly Meeting
    Jan 8, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Jan 9, 2014 Thu 8:30 AMFire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
    Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board.
    Jan 9, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals Hearing
    Monthly Board of Zoning Appeals hearing
    Jan 9, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMCivil War Ball Dance Classes
    Dance like Rhett & Scarlett!
    Jan 10, 2014 Fri 5:00 PMCity Council Legislative Subcommittee
    Legislative Subcommittee meeting
    Jan 11, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMSafeAssured Child Identification
    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.
    Jan 13, 2014 Mon 10:30 AMTavern Toddlers: Opposites
    Enjoy a morning out with your toddler at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
    Jan 13, 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.
    Jan 14, 2014 Tue 1:00 PMHomeschool Day: The Science of Ice
    Learn about the science of ice!
    Jan 14, 2014 Tue 5:30 PMCity Council Work Session
    City Council Work Session on Interdepartmental Work Program (Planning & Zoning)
    Jan 14, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative Meeting
    Jan 15, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Parker-Gray District Hearing
    Monthly Parker-Gray District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Jan 16, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMCivil War Ball Dance Classes
    Dance like Rhett & Scarlett!
    Jan 17, 2014 Fri 5:00 PMCity Council Legislative Subcommittee
    Legislative Subcommittee meeting
    Jan 17, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 1/14 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    Jan 21, 2014 Tue 7:30 AMJoint Waterfront & Parks and Recreation Commission
    Joint meeting of the Waterfront Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission
    Jan 21, 2014 Tue 6:30 PMWaterfront Community Meeting
    Waterfront Community Meeting - Waterfront Landscape and Flood Mitigation Concept Design Refinement
    Jan 22, 2014 Wed 6:00 PMBusiness Tax Reform Task Force
    Meeting of the Business Tax Reform Task Force
    Jan 22, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Jan 23, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMCivil War Ball Dance Classes
    Dance like Rhett & Scarlett!
    Jan 24, 2014 Fri 5:00 PMCity Council Legislative Subcommittee
    Legislative Subcommittee meeting
    Jan 25, 2014 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing
    City Council Public Hearing
    Jan 25, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMSafeAssured Child Identification
    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.
    Jan 25, 2014 Sat 10:30 AMPreparing for a Ball
    Girl Scout troops - Learn all about 18th century dancing.
    Jan 25, 2014 Sat 8:00 PMCivil War Ball
    Don't miss this opportunity to dance in Alexandria's City Hotel, famous for quartering Unionist Governor Francis Pierpont and as a tourist attraction for soldiers because of its connection with George Washington!
    Jan 27, 2014 Mon 10:30 AMTavern Toddlers: Things that Go
    Enjoy a morning out with your toddler at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
    Jan 27, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMBraddock Implementation Advisory Group Meetings
    Braddock Implementation Advisory Group Meetings
    Jan 28, 2014 Tue 5:30 PMCity Council Work Session
    City Council Work Session on AlexRenew Enterprise (ASA)
    Jan 28, 2014 Tue 6:00 PMBusiness Tax Reform Task Force
    Meeting of the Business Tax Reform Task Force
    Jan 28, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative Meeting
    Jan 30, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBirthnight Ball Dance Class
    In preparation for the Birthnight Ball, learn 18th-century English country dancing.
    Jan 31, 2014 Fri 5:00 PMCity Council Legislative Subcommittee
    Legislative Subcommittee meeting
    Jan 31, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 1/28 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    Feb 1, 2014 Sat 9:30 AMREBROADCAST :: City Council Public Hearing
    Replay of the 1/25 City Council Public Hearing on AlexTV
    Feb 1, 2014 Sat 1:00 PMWonders of Science
    Learn about 18th-century science!
    Feb 3, 2014 Mon 10:30 AMTavern Toddlers: Things that Go
    Enjoy a morning out with your toddler at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
    Feb 3, 2014 Mon 1:00 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.
    Feb 4, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Public Hearing
    Planning Commission regular monthly public hearing. Hearing end times are approximate.
    Feb 5, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Feb 6, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBirthnight Ball Dance Class
    In preparation for the Birthnight Ball, learn 18th-century English country dancing.
    Feb 7, 2014 Fri 5:00 PMCity Council Legislative Subcommittee
    Legislative Subcommittee meeting
    Feb 8, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMSafeAssured Child Identification
    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.
    Feb 8, 2014 Sat 12:00 PMSwordsmen’s Rendezvous
    En guarde!
    Feb 10, 2014 Mon 10:30 AMTavern Toddlers: Things that Go
    Enjoy a morning out with your toddler at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
    Feb 11, 2014 Tue 1:00 PMHomeschool Day: Celebrating Washington's Birthday
    Learn about George Washington and his famous birthday party!
    Feb 11, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative Meeting
    Feb 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.
    Feb 13, 2014 Thu 8:30 AMFire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
    Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board.
    Feb 13, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals Hearing
    Monthly Board of Zoning Appeals hearing
    Feb 13, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBirthnight Ball Dance Class
    In preparation for the Birthnight Ball, learn 18th-century English country dancing.
    Feb 14, 2014 Fri 5:00 PMCity Council Legislative Subcommittee
    Legislative Subcommittee meeting
    Feb 14, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 2/11 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    Feb 15, 2014 Sat 5:30 PMBirthnight Banquet and Ball
    Celebrate George Washington's Birthday at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
    Feb 16, 2014 Sun 3:00 PMMadeira Tasting with President Washington
    Enjoy the General’s favorite drink as you toast birthday wishes to him!
    Feb 17, 2014 Mon 1:00 PMParade Day Open House
    Enjoy the annual George Washington parade and tour the tavern for FREE! Learn from costumed guides and the museum’s Junior Docents about the place George Washington dined and danced.
    Feb 17, 2014 Mon 1:00 PMParade Day Open House
    Enjoy the annual George Washington parade and tour the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum for FREE!
    Feb 17, 2014 Mon 1:00 PMGeorge Washington Birthday Parade
    The largest Parade celebrating the birth of George Washington in the United States, features a variety of bands, cars and marching units.
    Feb 18, 2014 Tue 6:30 PMWaterfront Community Meeting
    Waterfront Community Meeting - Schematic Design Refinement
    Feb 19, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Feb 20, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMDiscovery and Archaeology: Freedmen’s Cemetery
    Learn the story of one of Virginia’s most significant burial grounds. From 1864 to 1869, the Contrabands and Freedmen’s Cemetery was the burial place for at least 1,800 African Americans seeking their freedom in Alexandria during the Civil War. Presented By Steven Shephard, Ph.D. Archaeologist, City of Alexandria. Admission is free, and seating is ...
    Feb 20, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMA Hard Man:The Tougher Side of George Washington
    Lecture: “A Hard Man:” The Tougher Side of George Washington A visitor at Monticello wrote that Thomas Jefferson declared that George Washington was a hard man who was brought up to rule and rule severely. This talk by Dr. Peter Henriques will examine the "tougher" side of George Washington and how this aspect of his personality was essential to his ...
    Feb 21, 2014 Fri 5:00 PMCity Council Legislative Subcommittee
    Legislative Subcommittee meeting
    Feb 22, 2014 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing
    City Council Public Hearing
    Feb 22, 2014 Sat 3:00 PMTea with Martha Washington - Girl Scout event
    Ever wonder how the first First Lady entertained her guests? What is the proper way to hold a teacup with no handles? Here is your chance to experience history with Martha Washington as she discusses 18th century tea customs as well as clothing of the period. 18th century tea includes the museum's special blend of tea, pound cake, dried fruit, and ...
    Feb 23, 2014 Sun 3:00 PMTea with Martha Washington - Girl Scout event
    Ever wonder how the first First Lady entertained her guests? What is the proper way to hold a teacup with no handles? Here is your chance to experience history with Martha Washington as she discusses 18th century tea customs as well as clothing of the period. 18th century tea includes the museum's special blend of tea, pound cake, dried fruit, and ...
    Feb 24, 2014 Mon 10:30 AMTavern Toddlers: Food
    Enjoy a morning out with your toddler at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
    Feb 25, 2014 Tue 8:00 AMProposed Budget Presentation
    Legislative Meeting: City Manager Proposes Budget/CMO Email to Employees
    Feb 25, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative Meeting
    Feb 26, 2014 Wed 8:30 AMCity Council/Inova Alexandria Hospital Task Force
    Scheduled Task Force meeting
    Feb 26, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Parker-Gray District Hearing
    Monthly Parker-Gray District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Feb 27, 2014 Thu 8:00 AMAdvertisement
    Public Hearing advertisement
    Feb 27, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMLecture: The Softer Side of George Washington
    “An Amiable Gentleman:” The Softer Side of George Washington
    Feb 28, 2014 Fri 5:00 PMCity Council Legislative Subcommittee
    Legislative Subcommittee meeting
    Feb 28, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 2/25 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    Mar 1, 2014 Sat 9:30 AMREBROADCAST :: City Council Public Hearing
    Replay of the 2/22 City Council Public Hearing on AlexTV
    Mar 1, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMSafeAssured Child Identification
    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.
    Mar 1, 2014 Sat 12:00 PMSt. Patrick's Day Parade
    Parade in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, featuring marching bands and units, Antique Car Show and Dog Show.
    Mar 3, 2014 Mon 10:30 AMTavern Toddlers: Food
    Enjoy a morning out with your toddler at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
    Mar 4, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Public Hearing
    Planning Commission regular monthly public hearing. Hearing end times are approximate.
    Mar 5, 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.
    Mar 5, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Mar 8, 2014 Sat 12:00 PMSwordsmen’s Rendezvous
    En guarde!
    Mar 10, 2014 Mon 8:00 AMCity Council Hearing
    City Council Public Hearing: Fiscal 2015 Budget
    Mar 10, 2014 Mon 10:30 AMTavern Toddlers: Food
    Enjoy a morning out with your toddler at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
    Mar 11, 2014 Tue 8:00 AMMax Tax Rate
    City Council sets maximum tax rate (must happen 30 days before public hearing)
    Mar 11, 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.
    Mar 11, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative Meeting
    Mar 13, 2014 Thu 8:00 AMAdvertise Tax Rate
    Advertisement is set for effective tax rates
    Mar 13, 2014 Thu 8:30 AMFire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
    Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board.
    Mar 13, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals Hearing
    Monthly Board of Zoning Appeals hearing
    Mar 14, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 3/11 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    Mar 15, 2014 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing
    City Council Public Hearing
    Mar 15, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMSafeAssured Child Identification
    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.
    Mar 16, 2014 Sun 1:00 PMWonders of Science
    Learn about 18th-century science!
    Mar 19, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Mar 20, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBraddock Day Ball Dance Class
    In preparation for the Braddock Day Ball, learn 18th-century English country dancing
    Mar 20, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMWomen in Civil War Alexandria
    The significant role played by both Northern and Southern women during Alexandria’s long occupation by Union forces will be explored in this captivating presentation. Presented By Wanda Dowell,Former Director, Fort Ward Museum Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a short period for questions and ...
    Mar 22, 2014 Sat 9:30 AMREBROADCAST :: City Council Public Hearing
    Replay of the 3/15 City Council Public Hearing on AlexTV
    Mar 24, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMBraddock Implementation Advisory Group Meetings
    Braddock Implementation Advisory Group Meetings
    Mar 25, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative Meeting
    Mar 26, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Parker-Gray District Hearing
    Monthly Parker-Gray District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Mar 27, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBraddock Day Ball Dance Class
    In preparation for the Braddock Day Ball, learn 18th-century English country dancing
    Mar 28, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 3/25 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    Mar 29, 2014 Sat 7:00 PM10th Annual Rum Punch Challenge
    Just as guests to the tavern did over 200 years ago, enjoy different rum punch creations from local distilleries, restaurants and caterers and vote for your favorite! The winner will be announced at the end of the evening. Also enjoy food - both period and modern - as well as a silent auction full of great items. Times are from 7:00 – 9:30 and cost ...
    Apr 1, 2014 Tue 1:00 PMHomeschool Day: Thomas Jefferson’s travel tips
    Learn about travel tips from Thomas Jefferson!
    Apr 1, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Regular Public Hearing
    Planning Commission regular monthly public hearing. Hearing end times are approximate.
    Apr 2, 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.
    Apr 2, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Apr 3, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBraddock Day Ball Dance Class
    In preparation for the Braddock Day Ball, learn 18th-century English country dancing
    Apr 5, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMSafeAssured Child Identification
    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.
    Apr 5, 2014 Sat 8:00 PMBraddock Day Ball
    It is the spring of 1755. Dance with General Braddock!
    Apr 6, 2014 Sun 2:00 PMMad Science!
    Explore where real science and mad science collide!
    Apr 8, 2014 Tue 1:00 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.
    Apr 8, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative Meeting
    Apr 10, 2014 Thu 8:30 AMFire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
    Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board.
    Apr 10, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals Hearing
    Monthly Board of Zoning Appeals hearing
    Apr 11, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 4/8 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    Apr 12, 2014 Sat 8:00 AMPublic Hearing
    City Council Public Hearing on Tax Rate
    Apr 12, 2014 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing
    City Council Public Hearing
    Apr 16, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMAn Examination of the Causes of the Civil War
    An evaluation of the important issues that increasingly divided Northern and Southern states, ultimately leading to secession and Civil War. Presented By Charles Poland, Ph.D., NOVA Community College. Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a short period for questions and light refreshments afterward. ...
    Apr 16, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Apr 19, 2014 Sat 9:30 AMREBROADCAST :: City Council Public Hearing
    Replay of the 4/12 City Council Public Hearing on AlexTV
    Apr 19, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMSafeAssured Child Identification
    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.
    Apr 22, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative Meeting
    Apr 23, 2014 Wed 7:30 AMBAR Parker-Gray District Hearing
    Monthly Parker-Gray District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Apr 25, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 4/22 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    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, food sales and more.
    May 3, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMSafeAssured Child Identification
    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 5, 2014 Mon 8:00 AMFinal Add-Delete
    Legislative Meeting: Final add/delete
    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 6, 2014 Tue 8:00 AMOMB Circulates Council Budget Motions
    OMB Circulates Council Budget Motions
    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 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    May 8, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals Hearing
    Monthly Board of Zoning Appeals hearing
    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 8:30 AMFire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
    Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board.
    May 11, 2014 Sun 1:00 PMFree Mother’s Day Tours
    Celebrate Mom with Free Tours!
    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 12, 2014 Mon 1:00 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 13, 2014 Tue 1:00 PMHomeschool Day: Architecture Walking Tour
    Learn about the architecture of Old Town!
    May 13, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative Meeting
    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 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 5/13 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    May 17, 2014 Sat 9:30 AMCity Council Public Hearing
    City Council Public Hearing
    May 18, 2014 Sun 3:00 PMTea with Martha Washington
    Special Girl Scout & Family Tea with our First First Lady.
    May 21, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    May 24, 2014 Sat 9:30 AMREBROADCAST :: City Council Public Hearing
    Replay of the 5/17 City Council Public Hearing on AlexTV
    May 27, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative Meeting
    May 28, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Parker-Gray District Hearing
    Monthly Parker-Gray District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    May 30, 2014 Fri 6:00 PMREBROADCAST :: City Council Meeting
    Replay of the 5/27 City Council Meeting on AlexTV
    May 31, 2014 Sat 10:00 AMSafeAssured Child Identification
    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.
    Jun 2, 2014 Mon 7:00 PMBraddock Implementation Advisory Group Meetings
    Braddock Implementation Advisory Group Meetings
    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 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 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative Meeting
    Jun 12, 2014 Thu 7:30 PMBoard of Zoning Appeals Hearing
    Monthly Board of Zoning Appeals hearing
    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 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 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 24, 2014 Tue 1:00 PMHomeschool Day: Debating the Constitution
    Learn about the architecture of Old Town!
    Jun 24, 2014 Tue 7:00 PMCity Council Meeting
    City Council Regular Legislative 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
    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 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    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 16, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Jul 23, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Parker-Gray District Hearing
    Monthly Parker-Gray District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    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 14, 2014 Thu 8:30 AMFire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
    Meeting of the Firefighters and Police Officers Pension Plan Board.
    Aug 30, 2014 Sat 12:00 PMWar of 1812 Commemorative Event
    Commemorate the War of 1812 and its impact on Alexandria
    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 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 17, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    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 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 15, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    Oct 22, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Parker-Gray District Hearing
    Monthly Parker-Gray District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    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 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 19, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing
    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 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 17, 2014 Wed 7:30 PMBAR Old & Historic Alexandria District Hearing
    Monthly Old & Historic Alexandria District Board of Architectural Review hearing

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