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: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:Awards,City Council,Criminal Justice,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=57433\n\nThe Sheriff's Office w ill celebrate our outstanding employees at this annual awards ceremony.\n\ nThe program includes the Sheriff's Office Honor Guard\, the National Anth em\, guest speaker Jim Paige of Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria\, a presentation by Alexandria American Legion Post 24\, the presentation o f plaques to several sworn and professional employees\, and remarks from S heriff Sean Casey.\n\nPlease note: this event will be held inside the Publ ic Safety Center.\n\nLocation: Sheriff's Office\, 2003 Mill Road\nContact Person: Amy Bertsch\nContact Phone: 703.746.4114\nAudience: Anyone may att end\nTags: Awards\, City Council\, Criminal Justice\, Public Safety\n\nImp ort this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/i Cal.aspx?id=1&si=57433 DTEND:20240430T150000Z DTSTAMP:20240422T195500Z DTSTART:20240430T140000Z LOCATION:Sheriff's Office\, 2003 Mill Road SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Sheriff's Office Annual Employee Awards TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:01fc3714-cbbe-418e-9e4e-3501b5649720 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240422T195500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:City Council,Criminal Justice,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=57405\n\nThe Alexandria Sheriff 's Association is holding its annual wreath laying ceremony in honor of Na tional Correctional Officers and Employees Week.\n\nSheriff Sean Casey\, A SA President Carlos Canas\, and members of the Sheriff's Office will be pa rticipating in a program to remember fallen Deputy William G. Truesdale an d to recognize the sacrifices of correctional and law enforcement officers everywhere.\n\n(Note: Event will be held inside secure area of Public Saf ety Center)\n\nLocation: Sheriff's Office\, 2003 Mill Road\nContact Person : Deputy Carlos Canas\nContact Phone: 703.746.4114\nAudience: Anyone may a ttend\nTags: City Council\, Criminal Justice\, Public Safety\n\nImport thi s event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.asp x?id=1&si=57405 DTEND:20240501T133000Z DTSTAMP:20240416T154147Z DTSTART:20240501T130000Z LOCATION:Sheriff's Office\, 2003 Mill Road SEQUENCE:9 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Sheriff's Association Wreath Laying Ceremony TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:88e29e12-04cb-4dfb-b0d9-7522904d55bf X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240416T154147Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,City Council,Criminal Justice,Old Town,Public Safety ,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=57427\n\nDuring National Correc tional Officers and Employees Week and in honor of National Police Week\, the Alexandria Retired Police\, Fire and Sheriff Association\, the Alexand ria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff's Office will hold a wrea th-laying ceremony at the fallen law enforcement officer memorial at Water front Park at The Strand and Prince Street.\n\nNineteen Alexandria law enf orcement officers are known to have died in the line of duty.\n\nLocation: Waterfront Park\, 1 Prince St.\nContact Person: Ginny Obranovich\nContact Phone: 703.746.1909\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, Cit y Council\, Criminal Justice\, Old Town\, Public Safety\, Waterfront\n\nIm port this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/ iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57427 DTEND:20240507T140000Z DTSTAMP:20240422T155211Z DTSTART:20240507T130000Z GEO:38.803380;-77.039641 LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 1 Prince St. SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Fallen Officer Wreath Laying Ceremony TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:ca152f97-3156-4d58-bd99-6a6c16625b02 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240422T155211Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,City Council,Criminal Justice,Public Safety,West End 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=57428\n\nJoin current and retir ed members of the Alexandria Police Department and Alexandria Sheriff's Of fice as they honor the memory of their fallen brothers at this annual serv ice. The service will be held at First Assembly of God\, 700 West Braddock Road.\n\nDuring National Correctional Officers Week and in honor of Natio nal Police Week\, the Alexandria Retired Police\, Fire and Sheriff Associa tion\, the Police Department\, and the Sheriff's Office will hold a memori al service to pay tribute to 18 police officers and one deputy sheriff who died in the line of duty.\n\nProgram includes honor guard\, musical selec tions\, roll call of the fallen\, and spiritual reflection.\n\nLocation: F irst Assembly of God\, 700 W Braddock Rd\, Alexandria\, VA 22302\nContact Person: Ginny Obranovich\nContact Phone: 703.746.1909\nAudience: Anyone ma y attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, City Council\, Criminal Justice\, Public Saf ety\, West End\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexan driava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57428 DTEND:20240507T160000Z DTSTAMP:20240422T154518Z DTSTART:20240507T150000Z LOCATION:First Assembly of God\, 700 W Braddock Rd\, Alexandria\, VA 22302 SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Annual Police and Sheriff Memorial Service TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:03b91d5a-b2b1-44f8-9a1f-7a4e9bb869de X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240422T154518Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,City Council,Criminal Justice,Public Safety,West End 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=57429\n\nIn honor of National P olice Week\, please join the Alexandria Police Department and Alexandria P olice Foundation as we pay tribute to our fallen officers. \n\nEvent will feature honor guard and wreath laying at the APD Fallen Officers Memorial. \n\nLocation: Police Headquarters\nContact Person: Ginny Obranovich\nConta ct Phone: 703.746.1909\nContact Email: Virginia.Obranovich@alexandriava.go v\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, City Council\, Crimina l Justice\, Public Safety\, West End\n\nImport this event into your calend ar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57429 DTEND:20240508T180000Z DTSTAMP:20240422T195635Z DTSTART:20240508T170000Z GEO:38.806875;-77.092330 LOCATION:Police Headquarters SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Fallen Officers Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:048b2dc9-b761-4ee3-8892-041dac165457 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240422T195635Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR