BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DESCRIPTION:Events & Public Meetings METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//alexandriava.gov//Web Calendar 1.0//EN SUMMARY:Events & Public Meetings X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Events & Public Meetings X-WR-CALNAME:Events & Public Meetings X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:ALX275,Cleanup,Community Outreach,Earth Day,Eco-City,Environment ,Nature,Stormwater,Streams,T&ES Events,Volunteer,Water,Waterfront DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57352\n\nIn celebration of Eart h Day and participation with the Alice Ferguson Foundation's Potomac River Cleanup\, the City's Stormwater Management Division will be hosting a cle anup along the Windmill Hill Park living shoreline (501 S Union St\, Alexa ndria\, VA 22314).\n\nLocation: Windmill Hill Park\, 501 S. Union Street\n Contact Person: Melissa Atwood\nContact Email: melissa.atwood@alexandriava .gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: ALX275\, Cleanup\, Community Outr each\, Earth Day\, Eco-City\, Environment\, Nature\, Stormwater\, Streams\ , T&ES Events\, Volunteer\, Water\, Waterfront\n\nImport this event into y our calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=5735 2\n\nWeb resources:\n\nEarth Month Events\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Ea rthDay.html\nJoin us as we commemorate the 54th anniversary of Earth Day w ith a month full of environmentally focused events\, activities\, and onli ne initiatives that center on the Eco-City Vision.\n DTEND:20240406T150000Z DTSTAMP:20240323T023426Z DTSTART:20240406T130000Z GEO:38.799350;-77.041690 LOCATION:Windmill Hill Park\, 501 S. Union Street SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Stream Cleanup TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:1118b9f0-04f1-4521-b6b6-32de2c3b7446 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/EarthDay.html X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240323T023426Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Environment,Historic Preservation,Museums,Parks,Recreation,Recre ation Centers,Transportation DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57356\n\nDouglass Cemetery\, lo cated at 1421 Wilkes Street\, has several preservation issues\, including flooding and drainage problems. \n\nThe City of Alexandria staff from the Office of Historic Alexandria\, Department of Project Implementation\, Tra nsportation and Environmental Services\, and Recreation\, Parks & Cultural Activities are working to address these preservation issues. The Social R esponsibility Group and the Friends of Douglass Cemetery have dedicated th eir efforts to raise awareness of the significance of the historic African American cemetery and resolve the preservation issues. The City has devel oped plans to implement solutions that are respectful and appropriate to t he sensitive nature of the site. City Staff will present an update on the plans to mitigate the causes of flooding in addition to other preservation updates.\n\nThe meeting will be held at the Lee Center from 6:00-6:45 p.m . NOTE: The meeting will then move to Douglass Cemetery at 6:45 p.m. for a n on-site discussion for participants who would like to visit the site. Qu estions about the project can be submitted in advance at: historicalexandr ia@alexandriava.gov. The presentation will be posted on the project webpag e after the meeting.\n\nFor more information on Douglass Cemetery\, visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic-sites/douglass-memorial-cemetery.\n\ nLocation: Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center\, 1108 Jefferson St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Environment\, Historic Preservation\, Museums\, Parks\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, Transportation\n\nImport this ev ent into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id =1&si=57356 DTEND:20240409T233000Z DTSTAMP:20240326T210904Z DTSTART:20240409T220000Z GEO:38.796407;-77.054318 LOCATION:Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center\, 1108 Jefferson St. SEQUENCE:9 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Douglass Cemetery Drainage and Preservation Update TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:e991bb65-a3b8-4b35-ae81-60ef20ec3d4b X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240326T210904Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:ALX275,Community Outreach,Earth Day,Eco-City,Environment,Library ,Recycling ,T&ES Events DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57350\n\nJoin T&ES' Resource Re covery team and Alexandria Library to learn tips on how families can reduc e food waste by properly storing food and repurposing leftovers. From navi gating date labels\, and bulk shopping to composting\, this webinar is a c omprehensive guide that will help manage your food better in the home. Fo r adults. \nRegister: https://alexlibraryva.org/event/10224890\n\nLocation : Virtual Only\nContact Person: Melissa Atwood\nContact Email: melissa.at wood@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: ALX275\, Communi ty Outreach\, Earth Day\, Eco-City\, Environment\, Library\, Recycling \, T&ES Events\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandri ava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57350\n\nWeb resources:\n\nLibrary Host ed Registration Link\nhttps://alexlibraryva.org/event/10224890\nPlease reg ister to join the Transportation & Environmental Services\, Resource Recov ery team and Alexandria Library to learn Library to learn tips on how fami lies can reduce food waste by properly storing food and repurposing leftov ers.\n\nEarth Month Events\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/EarthDay.html\nJo in us as we commemorate the 54th anniversary of Earth Day with a month ful l of environmentally focused events\, activities\, and online initiatives that center on the Eco-City Vision.\n DTEND:20240412T000001Z DTSTAMP:20240323T022403Z DTSTART:20240411T230000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Food Waste Reduction Webinar\, with Libraries TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:189646ee-35bb-4621-90be-0d681cda6354 URL:https://alexlibraryva.org/event/10224890 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240323T022403Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:ALX275,City Council,City Hall,Earth Day,Eco-City,Environment,Sch ools,T&ES Events,Trees,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57348\n\nJoin Mayor Wilson\, Ci ty Council\, and ACPS students to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day in Apr il! From tree planting and reading the Earth Day proclamation\, to recogni zing our young resident's art projects displayed in Vola Lawson Lobby at C ity Hall - all focused on meeting our Eco-City initiatives and showing how every resident can make a difference. (This short event will take place b efore the April 15 City Council public meeting).\n\nLocation: City Hall\nC ontact Person: Melissa Atwood\nContact Email: melissa.atwood@alexandriava. gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: ALX275\, City Council\, City Hall\ , Earth Day\, Eco-City\, Environment\, Schools\, T&ES Events\, Trees\, You th\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/C alendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57348\n\nWeb resources:\n\nEarth Month Events\nh ttps://www.alexandriava.gov/EarthDay.html\nDescription: Join us as we comm emorate the 54th anniversary of Earth Day with a month full of environment ally focused events\, activities\, and online initiatives that center on t he Eco-City Vision.\n DTEND:20240413T133000Z DTSTAMP:20240323T021545Z DTSTART:20240413T123000Z LOCATION:City Hall SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:We Are Eco-City Alexandria! TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:fcaf4046-63c0-40b3-a945-221d877fe625 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/EarthDay.html X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240323T021545Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Boards & Commissions,Commission Meeting,Community Event,Eco-City ,Environment,Environmental Policy Commission (EPC),Green Buildings,Plannin g Commission,T&ES Events DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57378\n\nThe Environmental Poli cy Commission will hold a working meeting to discuss the Eco-City Homes Pr oject on 04/15/2024. This meeting is virtual via zoom\; advance registrati on is not required. Meeting materials will be posted to the EPC website in advance\, as available. Public comments will be received at the start of the meeting.\n\nZoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94585770061\nMeeting ID: 945 8577 0061\nPasscode: 209068\nDial in: 1 (301) 715-8592 \n\nLocation: Vi rtual Only\nContact Person: Melissa Atwood\nContact Phone: 703.746.4136\nC ontact Email: melissa.atwood@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend \nTags: Boards & Commissions\, Commission Meeting\, Community Event\, Eco- City\, Environment\, Environmental Policy Commission (EPC)\, Green Buildin gs\, Planning Commission\, T&ES Events\n\nImport this event into your cale ndar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57378\n\nWeb resources:\n\nZoom Webinar Link\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94585770061\nZoom Link : https://zoom.us/j/94585770061\nMeeting ID: 945 8577 0061\nPasscode: 209 068\nDial in: 1 (301) 715-8592 \n \n \n\nEPC Website\nhttps://www.alexand riava.gov/EPC\n DTEND:20240415T210000Z DTSTAMP:20240403T193121Z DTSTART:20240415T200000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:EPC Working Meeting: Eco-City Homes Project TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:f8f7bb9a-d5cb-42ba-b4ba-378614f239d2 URL:https://zoom.us/j/94585770061 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240403T193121Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Boards & Commissions,Commission Meeting,Community Event,Eco-City ,Environment,Environmental Policy Commission (EPC),Green Buildings,Plannin g Commission,T&ES Events DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57377\n\nThe Environmental Poli cy Commission will hold their regular business meeting on 4/15/24. This me eting is in-person with a Zoom option\; advance registration is not requir ed. Meeting materials will be posted to the EPC website one-week in advanc e. Public comments will be received at the start of the meeting.\n\nZoom L ink: https://zoom.us/j/94688082238\nMeeting ID: 946 8808 2238\nPasscode: 359969\nDial in: 1 (301) 715-8592 \n\nLocation: City Hall\, Room 2000\, 3 01 King St.\nContact Person: Melissa Atwood\nContact Phone: 703.746.4136\n Contact Email: melissa.atwood@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may atten d\nTags: Boards & Commissions\, Commission Meeting\, Community Event\, Eco -City\, Environment\, Environmental Policy Commission (EPC)\, Green Buildi ngs\, Planning Commission\, T&ES Events\n\nImport this event into your cal endar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57377\n\nWe b resources:\n\nZoom Webinar Link\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94688082238\nZoom Lin k: https://zoom.us/j/94688082238\nMeeting ID: 946 8808 2238\nPasscode: 35 9969\nDial in: 1 (301) 715-8592 \n\n \n\nEPC Website\nhttps://www.alexand riava.gov/EPC\n DTEND:20240416T013000Z DTSTAMP:20240403T192003Z DTSTART:20240415T233000Z GEO:38.805587;-77.042801 LOCATION:City Hall\, Room 2000\, 301 King St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Environmental Policy Commission\, Regular Meeting TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:512f26b0-2446-4788-9178-9cdb2537bcf9 URL:https://zoom.us/j/94688082238 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240403T192003Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:ALX275,Awards,Community Outreach,Del Ray,Earth Day,Eco-City,Envi ronment,Environmental Policy Commission (EPC),T&ES Events DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57353\n\nThe Ellen Pickering aw ard\, presented by AlexRenew and the Environmental Policy Commission\, rec ognizes community members that have had significant\, positive impacts on our environment. \nJoin us at the Del Ray GardenFest\, hosted by the Del Ray Citizens Association\, to celebrate the award recipient's achievements in helping protect our environment and enjoy a fun\, free\, educational a fternoon of garden-centric demonstrations\, informational booths\, and act ivities!\nLocation: Colasanto Park Baseball field (Commonwealth Ave x Mt Vernon Ave)\nhttps://delrayalx.wixsite.com/gardenfest\n\n\nLocation: No L ocation Specified\nContact Person: Melissa Atwood\nContact Email: melissa. atwood@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: ALX275\, Award s\, Community Outreach\, Del Ray\, Earth Day\, Eco-City\, Environment\, En vironmental Policy Commission (EPC)\, T&ES Events\n\nImport this event int o your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=5 7353\n\nWeb resources:\n\nEllen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award\n https://www.alexandriava.gov/earth-day/ellen-pickering-environmental-excel lence-award\nThe award is named in honor of Ellen Pickering's lifelong ded ication to preservation and conservation in the City of Alexandria. Mrs. P ickering was a longtime City activist who first gained recognition for her lobbying efforts more than 40 years ago that ultimately helped create the Mount Vernon Trail between Alexandria and Washington\, DC.\n\nEnvironment al Policy Commission\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/EPC\nEstablished in 197 0 by the Alexandria City Council under Chapter 4\, Article M\, of the City Code\, the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) advises and m akes recommendations to the City Council and\, where appropriate\, to the Planning Commission and City Manager\, on matters relating to the followin g as defined in the EPC Bylaws:\nThe Climate crisis and its effects\nClean air\nLand use\nNoise pollution \nPesticides\, herbicides and contaminants \nSolid waste\nWater quality and supply\nOther topics relating to conserva tion and protection of environmental conditions in the City of Alexandria\ , and\nSuch other matters as may from time to time be referred to it by th e City Council.\n\n\nEarth Month Events\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Eart hDay.html\nJoin us as we commemorate the 54th anniversary of Earth Day wit h a month full of environmentally focused events\, activities\, and online initiatives that center on the Eco-City Vision.\n\nDel Ray GardenFest\nht tps://delrayalx.wixsite.com/gardenfest\nGardenFest is a fun\, free\, educa tional afternoon of garden-centric demonstrations\, informational booths\, and activities! Celebrate sunshine and springtime by learning about all s orts of gardening topics\, including at-home composting\, growing native p lants\, beekeeping\, and much more!\n DTEND:20240421T200000Z DTSTAMP:20240323T024114Z DTSTART:20240421T160000Z SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:7230c5b5-0976-4b2e-a89d-6a52bef9f6c3 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/earth-day/ellen-pickering-environmental-ex cellence-award X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240323T024114Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:ALX275,Community Outreach,Earth Day,Eco-City,Environment,Library ,Stormwater,T&ES Events DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57351\n\nJoin T&ES' Stormwater Management Division and Alexandria Library staff to learn what you can do to protect and improve water quality and mitigate flooding. Registration R equired.\nRegister: https://alexlibraryva.org/event/10238972 \n\n\nLoca tion: Virtual Only\nContact Person: Melissa Atwood\nContact Email: meliss a.atwood@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: ALX275\, Com munity Outreach\, Earth Day\, Eco-City\, Environment\, Library\, Stormwate r\, T&ES Events\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexa ndriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57351\n\nWeb resources:\n\nLibrary Hosted Event Registration Link\nhttps://alexlibraryva.org/event/10238972 \nPlease register to join the Stormwater Management Division and Alexandr ia Library staff to learn what you can do to protect and improve water qua lity and mitigate flooding. Registration Required.\nURL: https://www.alexa ndriava.gov/EarthDay.html\n\n\nEarth Month Events\nhttps://www.alexandriav a.gov/EarthDay.html\nJoin us as we commemorate the 54th anniversary of Ear th Day with a month full of environmentally focused events\, activities\, and online initiatives that center on the Eco-City Vision.\n DTEND:20240423T170000Z DTSTAMP:20240323T022958Z DTSTART:20240423T160000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Advanced Stormwater Management TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:20c19a7a-e8e0-4964-b261-ed238d79067a URL:https://alexlibraryva.org/event/10238972 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240323T022958Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:ALX275,Community Outreach,Earth Day,Eco-City,Environment,Library ,T&ES Events DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57349\n\nWhat is a Code Red air quality action day? Does my home have healthy air? How does the air imp act my health? Alexandria's Office of Environmental Quality and the Alexan dria Health Department are teaming up to discuss outdoor and indoor air qu ality\, including how a purple air monitor works\, what the different air quality action day codes mean\, and some practical steps you can take to i mprove the air in your home. Join us to learn what it means to have good or poor air quality\, and what you can do to help protect your health and the environment. \nRegister: https://alexlibraryva.org/event/10269261\n\n\ nLocation: Virtual Only\nContact Person: Melissa Atwood\nContact Email: m elissa.atwood@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: ALX275\ , Community Outreach\, Earth Day\, Eco-City\, Environment\, Library\, T&ES Events\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava. gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57349\n\nWeb resources:\n\nLink to Alexandr ia Library hosted event\nhttps://alexlibraryva.org/event/10269261\nThe Off ice of Environmental Quality and Alexandria Health Department are teaming up with the Alexandria Libraries to discuss outdoor and indoor air quality \, and some practical steps you can take to improve the air in your home a nd protect your environment. \n\nEarth Month Events\nhttps://www.alexandri ava.gov/EarthDay.html\nJoin us as we commemorate the 54th anniversary of E arth Day with a month full of environmentally focused events\, activities\ , and online initiatives that center on the Eco-City Vision.\n DTEND:20240426T190000Z DTSTAMP:20240323T022014Z DTSTART:20240426T180000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Air Quality Acton Days Webinar with Libraries TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:12dcb083-e1de-4601-8134-4a6a17c37496 URL:https://alexlibraryva.org/event/10269261 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240323T022014Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Boards & Commissions,Commission Meeting,Community Event,Eco-City ,Environment,Environmental Policy Commission (EPC),Green Buildings,Plannin g Commission,T&ES Events DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57419\n\nThe Environmental Poli cy Commission will hold their Annual Retreat on 4/27/24. This meeting is in-person\; advance registration is not required. Meeting materials will be posted to the EPC website.\n\nLocation: 2900 Business Center Drive\nCon tact Person: Melissa Atwood\, Senior Environmental Specialist\nContact Pho ne: 703.201.7993\nContact Email: melissa.atwood@alexandriava.gov\nAudience : Anyone may attend\nTags: Boards & Commissions\, Commission Meeting\, Com munity Event\, Eco-City\, Environment\, Environmental Policy Commission (E PC)\, Green Buildings\, Planning Commission\, T&ES Events\n\nImport this e vent into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?i d=1&si=57419\n\nWeb resources:\n\nEPC website\nhttps://www.alexandriava.go v/EPC\n DTEND:20240427T190000Z DTSTAMP:20240419T133311Z DTSTART:20240427T123000Z LOCATION:2900 Business Center Drive SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:EPC Annual Retreat TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:dadbb798-5a38-4d7d-a78b-b1befe9dc06b URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/EPC X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240419T133311Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Eco-City,Fire Department,Healt h,Mt. Vernon Ave.,Parents,Public Safety DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57365\n\nSafely dispose of unne eded prescription and over-the-counter medications\, including those presc ribed by veterinarians\, during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day o n April 27 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\n\nAs part of the Drug Enforcement Agency 's National Drug Take Back Day\, the Alexandria Police Department\, Alexan dria Sheriff's Office\, and Alexandria Health Department\, with cooperatio n from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are staffi ng multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.\n\nDrop off u nused or expired medication at the Alexandria Police Department Headquarte rs from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. No needles are accepted at this site.\n\nCa n't make it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medications year-round at o ne of these permanent drug drop box locations:\n\nThe Neighborhood Pharmac y\n2204 Mount Vernon Ave.\nMonday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.\nSaturday: 9 a .m. - 2 p.m.\nSunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.\n\nAlexandria Police Headquarters\n 3600 Wheeler Ave.\nJust inside the entrance\nAvailable 24/7\n\nInova Alexa ndria Hospital\n4320 Seminary Rd.\nVisitor's Lobby\nNext to the cashier's window\nDaily: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.\nNEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THI S LOCATION!\n\nThis initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Stu dies show that the majority of misused prescription drugs are obtained fro m family and friends\, including from home medicine cabinets. In addition\ , many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of unused medication\ , often flushing it down the toilet or throwing it away - both potential s afety and health hazards.\n\nDrug take back days and permanent drop boxes also support the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a place where people can live healthier and economically productive lives\, while reducing their impact on the environment.\n\nThe service is free and anonymous\; no questions asked.\n\nTo learn more about ways to prevent su bstance use and misuse\, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nTo learn more abo ut safe medicine disposal\, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids\n\n\nLocation: Police Headquarters\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, Crim inal Justice\, DCHS\, Eco-City\, Fire Department\, Health\, Mt. Vernon Ave .\, Parents\, Public Safety\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http: //apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57365\n\nWeb resources: \n\nLearn more about this event.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nLe arn more about safe medication disposal.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/opi oids/disposing-of-unused-and-expired-medication-safely\n DTEND:20240427T180000Z DTSTAMP:20240403T211017Z DTSTART:20240427T140000Z GEO:38.806875;-77.092330 LOCATION:Police Headquarters SEQUENCE:10 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at APD Headquarters TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:419915d7-c5c3-4835-92bb-2cce18fa5a9c URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240403T211017Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Eco-City,Fire Department,Healt h,Mt. Vernon Ave.,Parents,Public Safety DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57366\n\nSafely dispose of unne eded prescription and over-the-counter medications\, including those presc ribed by veterinarians\, during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day o n April 27 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\n\nAs part of the Drug Enforcement Agency 's National Drug Take Back Day\, the Alexandria Police Department\, Alexan dria Sheriff's Office\, and Alexandria Health Department\, with cooperatio n from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are staffi ng multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.\n\nDrop off u nused or expired medication at the Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray from 1 0:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. No needles are accepted at this site.\n\nCan't make it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medications year-round at one of the se permanent drug drop box locations:\n\nThe Neighborhood Pharmacy\n2204 M ount Vernon Ave.\nMonday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.\nSaturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p .m.\nSunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.\n\nAlexandria Police Headquarters\n3600 Whee ler Ave.\nJust inside the entrance\nAvailable 24/7\n\nInova Alexandria Hos pital\n4320 Seminary Rd.\nVisitor's Lobby\nNext to the cashier's window\nD aily: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.\nNEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATIO N!\n\nThis initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health is sue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cab inets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studies show that the majority of misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends\, including from home medicine cabinets. In addition\, many Am ericans do not know how to properly dispose of unused medication\, often f lushing it down the toilet or throwing it away - both potential safety and health hazards.\n\nDrug take back days and permanent drop boxes also supp ort the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a place whe re people can live healthier and economically productive lives\, while red ucing their impact on the environment.\n\nThe service is free and anonymou s\; no questions asked.\n\nTo learn more about ways to prevent substance u se and misuse\, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nTo learn more about safe m edicine disposal\, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids\n\n\nLocation: Del Ray P harmacy\, 2204 Mount Vernon Avenue\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APD Calendar\, Criminal Justice\, DCHS\, Eco-City\, Fire Department\, Health\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Parents\, Public Safety\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57366\n\ nWeb resources:\n\nLearn more about this event.\nhttps://www.alexandriava. gov/SAPCA\n\nLearn more about safe medication disposal.\nhttps://www.alexa ndriava.gov/opioids/disposing-of-unused-and-expired-medication-safely\n DTEND:20240427T180000Z DTSTAMP:20240403T211102Z DTSTART:20240427T140000Z LOCATION:Del Ray Pharmacy\, 2204 Mount Vernon Avenue SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at Neighborhood Pharmacy TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:2ba6e792-277b-43fe-976a-ec1d52295370 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240403T211102Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Eco-City,Fire Department,Healt h,Mt. Vernon Ave.,Parents,Public Safety DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57367\n\nSafely dispose of unne eded prescription and over-the-counter medications\, including those presc ribed by veterinarians\, during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day o n April 27 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\n\nAs part of the Drug Enforcement Agency 's National Drug Take Back Day\, the Alexandria Police Department\, Alexan dria Sheriff's Office\, and Alexandria Health Department\, with cooperatio n from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are staffi ng multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.\n\nDrop off u nused or expired medication at Fire Station 210 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m . No needles are accepted at this site.\n\nCan't make it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medications year-round at one of these permanent drug dr op box locations:\n\nThe Neighborhood Pharmacy\n2204 Mount Vernon Ave.\nMo nday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.\nSaturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.\nSunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.\n\nAlexandria Police Headquarters\n3600 Wheeler Ave.\nJust insid e the entrance\nAvailable 24/7\n\nInova Alexandria Hospital\n4320 Seminary Rd.\nVisitor's Lobby\nNext to the cashier's window\nDaily: 8 a.m. - 11 p. m.\nNEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION!\n\nThis initiativ e addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly sus ceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studies show that the majority o f misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends\, includ ing from home medicine cabinets. In addition\, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of unused medication\, often flushing it down the toilet or throwing it away - both potential safety and health hazards.\n\n Drug take back days and permanent drop boxes also support the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a place where people can live h ealthier and economically productive lives\, while reducing their impact o n the environment.\n\nThe service is free and anonymous\; no questions ask ed.\n\nTo learn more about ways to prevent substance use and misuse\, visi t alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nTo learn more about safe medicine disposal\, v isit alexandriava.gov/Opioids\n\n\nLocation: Fire Station 210\nAudience: A nyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, Criminal Justice\, DCHS\, Eco-City\, Fire Department\, Health\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Parents\, Public Safety\n\nI mport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar /iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57367\n\nWeb resources:\n\nLearn more about this event. \nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nLearn more about safe medication d isposal.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/opioids/disposing-of-unused-and-exp ired-medication-safely\n DTEND:20240427T180000Z DTSTAMP:20240403T211149Z DTSTART:20240427T140000Z LOCATION:Fire Station 210 SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at Fire Station 210 TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:25a76bda-5891-477c-863c-31343739345b URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240403T211149Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Eco-City,Fire Department,Healt h,Mt. Vernon Ave.,Parents,Public Safety DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57368\n\nSafely dispose of unne eded prescription and over-the-counter medications\, including those presc ribed by veterinarians\, during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day o n April 27 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\n\nAs part of the Drug Enforcement Agency 's National Drug Take Back Day\, the Alexandria Police Department\, Alexan dria Sheriff's Office\, and Alexandria Health Department\, with cooperatio n from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are staffi ng multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.\n\nDrop off u nused or expired medication from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Walgreens P harmacy located at Bradlee Shopping Center. No needles are accepted at thi s site.\n\nCan't make it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medications ye ar-round at one of these permanent drug drop box locations:\n\nThe Neighbo rhood Pharmacy\n2204 Mount Vernon Ave.\nMonday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.\n Saturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.\nSunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.\n\nAlexandria Police H eadquarters\n3600 Wheeler Ave.\nJust inside the entrance\nAvailable 24/7\n \nInova Alexandria Hospital\n4320 Seminary Rd.\nVisitor's Lobby\nNext to t he cashier's window\nDaily: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.\nNEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVA ILABLE AT THIS LOCATION!\n\nThis initiative addresses a vital public safet y and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines tha t languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse a nd abuse. Studies show that the majority of misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends\, including from home medicine cabinets. In addition\, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of unuse d medication\, often flushing it down the toilet or throwing it away - bot h potential safety and health hazards.\n\nDrug take back days and permanen t drop boxes also support the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a place where people can live healthier and economically produc tive lives\, while reducing their impact on the environment.\n\nThe servic e is free and anonymous\; no questions asked.\n\nTo learn more about ways to prevent substance use and misuse\, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nTo l earn more about safe medicine disposal\, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids\n\ n\nLocation: Walgreens Pharmacy\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCal endar\, Criminal Justice\, DCHS\, Eco-City\, Fire Department\, Health\, Mt . Vernon Ave.\, Parents\, Public Safety\n\nImport this event into your cal endar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57368\n\nWe b resources:\n\nLearn more about this event.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov /SAPCA\n\nLearn more about safe medication disposal.\nhttps://www.alexandr iava.gov/opioids/disposing-of-unused-and-expired-medication-safely\n DTEND:20240427T180000Z DTSTAMP:20240403T211236Z DTSTART:20240427T140000Z LOCATION:Walgreens Pharmacy SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at Walgreens TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:93cd4201-63a5-4b78-b244-257c48f560d4 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240403T211236Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Eco-City DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57401\n\nThe Eco-City Festival is a FREE family-friendly event full of fun games and activities to learn more about environmentally friendly practices and interesting programs hap pening in our community!\n\nLocation: NVCC\nContact Person: Samantha Heits ch \nContact Phone: 703.472.9504 \nContact Email: samantha.heitsch@alexand riava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Eco-City\n\nImport this even t into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1 &si=57401\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Eco-City\n DTEND:20240511T170000Z DTSTAMP:20240415T181322Z DTSTART:20240511T140000Z LOCATION:NVCC SEQUENCE:11 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Eco-City Festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:09fed782-2c09-4377-9850-82ed226962df URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/Eco-City X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240415T181322Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Boards & Commissions,Commission Meeting,Community Event,Eco-City ,Environment,Environmental Policy Commission (EPC),Green Buildings,Plannin g Commission,T&ES Events DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57422\n\nThe Environmental Poli cy Commission will hold a working meeting to discuss the Eco-City Homes Pr oject on 05/13/2024. This meeting is virtual via zoom\; advance registrati on is not required. Meeting materials will be posted to the EPC website in advance\, as available. Public comments will be received at the start of the meeting.\n\nZoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/95172248174\nMeeting ID: 951 7224 8174\nPasscode: 328252\nDial in: 1 (301) 715-8592 \n\nLocation: Vir tual Only\nContact Person: Melissa Atwood\nContact Phone: 703.746.4136\nCo ntact Email: melissa.atwood@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\ nTags: Boards & Commissions\, Commission Meeting\, Community Event\, Eco-C ity\, Environment\, Environmental Policy Commission (EPC)\, Green Building s\, Planning Commission\, T&ES Events\n\nImport this event into your calen dar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57422\n\nWeb resources:\n\nZoom Webinar Link\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95172248174\nZoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/95172248174\nMeeting ID: 951 7224 8174\nPasscode: 32825 2\nDial in: 1 (301) 715-8592 \n\n \n \n\nEPC Website\nhttps://www.alexand riava.gov/EPC\n DTEND:20240513T210000Z DTSTAMP:20240419T133826Z DTSTART:20240513T200000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:EPC Working Meeting: Eco-City Homes Project TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:ade5c64c-9e43-4bd7-897d-dfb17af3cbce URL:https://zoom.us/j/95172248174 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240419T133826Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Boards & Commissions,Commission Meeting,Community Event,Eco-City ,Environment,Environmental Policy Commission (EPC),Green Buildings,Plannin g Commission,T&ES Events DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=57423\n\nThe Environmental Poli cy Commission will hold their regular business meeting on 5/20/24. This me eting is in-person with a Zoom option\; advance registration is not requir ed. Meeting materials will be posted to the EPC website one-week in advanc e. Public comments will be received at the start of the meeting.\n\nZoom L ink: https://zoom.us/j/99309862009\nMeeting ID: 993 0986 2009\nPasscode: 0 36765\nDial in: 1 (301) 715-8592 \n\nLocation: City Hall\, Room 2000\, 30 1 King St.\nContact Person: Melissa Atwood\nContact Phone: 703.746.4136\nC ontact Email: melissa.atwood@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend \nTags: Boards & Commissions\, Commission Meeting\, Community Event\, Eco- City\, Environment\, Environmental Policy Commission (EPC)\, Green Buildin gs\, Planning Commission\, T&ES Events\n\nImport this event into your cale ndar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57423\n\nWeb resources:\n\nZoom Webinar Link\nhttps://zoom.us/j/99309862009\nZoom Link : https://zoom.us/j/99309862009\nMeeting ID: 993 0986 2009\nPasscode: 0367 65\nDial in: 1 (301) 715-8592 \n \n\n \n\nEPC Website\nhttps://www.alexan driava.gov/EPC\n DTEND:20240521T013000Z DTSTAMP:20240419T134128Z DTSTART:20240520T233000Z GEO:38.805587;-77.042801 LOCATION:City Hall\, Room 2000\, 301 King St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Environmental Policy Commission\, Regular Meeting TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:ef59c5c2-6cc4-4c83-9e5e-607d6a2758e9 URL:https://zoom.us/j/99309862009 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240419T134128Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR