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,Del Ray,Eco-City,Health,Mt. Vernon Ave.,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=33374\n\nHave unwanted and expi red prescription medications? Dispose of them safely at the "Drug Take Bac k" to prevent pill abuse and theft. \n\nDeputies from the Alexandria Sheri ff's Office will be collecting unwanted medications outside the Neighborho od Pharmacy at 2204 Mount Vernon Avenue as part of a national Drug Take Ba ck Day. The Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff's Offi ce\, with cooperation from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Ale xandria\, are staffing multiple drop off sites for Drug Take Back.\n\nDrop off potentially dangerous expired\, unused and unwanted prescription drug s and other medications for safe disposal and destruction. These drugs can be a source of supply for illegal use and an unacceptable risk to public health and safety\, particularly in the case of opioids. \n\nThis initiati ve addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly su sceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends\, includin g from the home medicine cabinet. In addition\, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine\, often flushing them do wn the toilet or throwing them away - both potential safety and health haz ards. \n\nThis program also supports the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a place where people can live healthier and economic ally productive lives while reducing their impact on the environment. \n\n The service is free and anonymous\; no questions asked.\n\nLocation: No L ocation Specified\nContact Person: PIO Amy Bertsch\nContact Phone: 703.746 .4114\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, Criminal Justice\, Del Ray\, Eco-City\, Health\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Public Safety\n\nImport t his event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.a spx?id=1&si=33374\n\nWeb resources:\n\nDrug Take Back Flyer Fall 2020\nhtt p://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Sheriff/info/DrugTakeBackFlyerFall2 020.pdf\n DTEND:20201024T180000Z DTSTAMP:20201014T202051Z DTSTART:20201024T140000Z SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back in Del Ray TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:98bc1386-2298-4b62-b206-027197dde11d URL:http://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Sheriff/info/DrugTakeBackFlye rFall2020.pdf X-COA-DTSTAMP:20201014T202051Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Community Meeting,Community Outreach,Del Ray,Open Space 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=34999\n\nHi there\, \n\nYou are invited to a Zoom webinar. \nWhen: Mar 4\, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nTopic: VIRTUAL - Del Ray Gateway Project/Colasanto Spray Pa rk Design Community Meeting\n\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttp s://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dBUvxQRuSZ6aLoUa37Mq6Q\n\nOr an H.323/SIP room system:\n H.323: 162.255.37.11 (US West) or 162.255.36.11 (US East )\n Meeting ID: 964 9205 6520\n Passcode: 287746\n SIP: 964920565 20@zoomcrc.com\n Passcode: 287746\n\nAfter registering\, you will recei ve a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\ n\nLocation: Virtual Only\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Community M eeting\, Community Outreach\, Del Ray\, Open Space\n\nImport this event in to your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si= 34999 DTEND:20210305T020000Z DTSTAMP:20210224T204915Z DTSTART:20210305T000001Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Del Ray Gateway Project Community Meeting TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:b5d02620-5ad4-496a-a3c9-f263deb2ef72 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20210224T204915Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,Del Ray,Eco-City,Health,Mt. Vernon Ave.,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=35075\n\nHave unwanted and expi red prescription medications? Dispose of them safely at the "Drug Take Bac k" to prevent pill abuse and theft. \n\nDeputies from the Alexandria Sheri ff's Office will be collecting unwanted medications outside the Neighborho od Pharmacy at 2204 Mount Vernon Avenue as part of a national Drug Take Ba ck Day. The Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff's Offi ce\, with cooperation from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Ale xandria\, are staffing multiple drop off sites for Drug Take Back.\n\nDrop off potentially dangerous expired\, unused and unwanted prescription drug s and other medications for safe disposal and destruction. These drugs can be a source of supply for illegal use and an unacceptable risk to public health and safety\, particularly in the case of opioids. \n\nThis initiati ve addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly su sceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends\, includin g from the home medicine cabinet. In addition\, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine\, often flushing them do wn the toilet or throwing them away - both potential safety and health haz ards. \n\nThis program also supports the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a place where people can live healthier and economic ally productive lives while reducing their impact on the environment. \n\n The service is free and anonymous\; no questions asked.\n\nLocation: No L ocation Specified\nContact Person: PIO Amy Bertsch\nContact Phone: 703.746 .4114\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, Criminal Justice\, Del Ray\, Eco-City\, Health\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Public Safety\n\nImport t his event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.a spx?id=1&si=35075\n\nWeb resources:\n\nDrug Take Back Flyer\nhttps://www.a lexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Sheriff/info/DrugTakeBackFlyerSpring2021.pdf \n DTEND:20210424T180000Z DTSTAMP:20210407T130749Z DTSTART:20210424T140000Z SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back in Del Ray TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:d81e93fc-db97-4c82-a7e0-43cecc5df524 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Sheriff/info/DrugTakeBackFly erSpring2021.pdf X-COA-DTSTAMP:20210407T130749Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Del Ray,Mt. Vernon Ave.,Parks,Pools,Public Art & Memorials 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=36387\n\nPlease click the link below to join the webinar:\n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95542448904\nPasscode: 102 840\n\nOr Telephone:\n Dial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 \nWebinar ID: 955 4244 8904\nPasscode: 102840\n\nLocation: Virtual Only\nContact Person: Diane Ruggiero\nContact Phone: 571.213.8501\nContact Email: diane.ruggiero@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags : Arts\, Del Ray\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Parks\, Pools\, Public Art & Memorial s\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Ca lendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=36387 DTEND:20210617T173000Z DTSTAMP:20210610T141913Z DTSTART:20210617T160000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Colasanto Spray Park Public Art Task Force Meeting TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:154bcb40-edce-4c95-85f8-356ff541a82c X-COA-DTSTAMP:20210610T141913Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:ALL Alexandria,Animal Welfare,Arlandria,Arts,Bicycle,Black Histo ry,Community Event,Community Outreach,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Del Ray,Eco-Ci ty,Environment,Equity,Family,Fort Ward Museum,Fort Ward Park,Four Mile Run ,Health,Healthier Alexandria,Homeless Services,LGBTQ+,Library,Mentoring Ev ent,Mt. Vernon Ave.,Museums,Parker Gray,Parks,Performing Arts,Period Dance ,Playgrounds,Potomac Yard,Public Art & Memorials,Recreation,Seniors,Sexual Assault Awareness,Trees,West End,Women,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=42140\n\nGiving Day is today - Celebrating 12 Years of Giving!\nThis year's annual "Spring2ACTion" day of giving event will be held on Wednesday\, April 27. The annual online even t\, hosted by ACT for Alexandria and co-sponsored by the City of Alexandri a\, was launched 12 years ago to connect donors with more than 137 local n onprofits and charitable causes they care about most. Spring2ACTion is a t ime to support the organizations that serve the Alexandria community in th e best of times-and in challenging times-to help meet the critical needs o f those who are most vulnerable. \n\n\nLocation: Virtual Only\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: ALL Alexandria\, Animal Welfare\, Arlandria\, Art s\, Bicycle\, Black History\, Community Event\, Community Outreach\, Crimi nal Justice\, DCHS\, Del Ray\, Eco-City\, Environment\, Equity\, Family\, Fort Ward Museum\, Fort Ward Park\, Four Mile Run\, Health\, Healthier Ale xandria\, Homeless Services\, LGBTQ+\, Library\, Mentoring Event\, Mt. Ver non Ave.\, Museums\, Parker Gray\, Parks\, Performing Arts\, Period Dance\ , Playgrounds\, Potomac Yard\, Public Art & Memorials\, Recreation\, Senio rs\, Sexual Assault Awareness\, Trees\, West End\, Women\, Youth\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal .aspx?id=1&si=42140\n\nWeb resources:\n\nSpring2ACTion - Alexandria's Givi ng Day\nhttps://www.spring2action.org/\nCelebrating 12 Years of Giving! J oin your colleagues by participating in Spring2ACTion. Help participating Alexandria nonprofits\, including several City-sponsored programs\, that p rovide services such as food\, shelter\, animal rescue\, tutoring\, suppor t for the arts and more. Early giving is now open. Every donation\, of any amount\, makes a difference in the community.\n DTEND:20220428T035500Z DTSTAMP:20220407T152519Z DTSTART:20220427T050000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:9 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Spring2ACTion - Alexandria's Annual Giving Day TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:f0dcb97d-5e47-4e04-ba62-9d064f5b89c6 URL:https://www.spring2action.org/ X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220407T152519Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Del Ray,Mt. Vernon Ave.,Open Space,Parks,Public Art & Memor ials,Recreation Centers,Visual Arts 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=43228\n\nPlease register in adv ance for this webinar:\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TcAHD_QtQdSl1X utzET-vg\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email cont aining information about joining the webinar.\n\nLocation: Virtual Only\n Contact Person: Bethany Znidersic\nContact Phone: 703.746.5492\nContact Em ail: bethany.znidersic@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags : Arts\, Del Ray\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Open Space\, Parks\, Public Art & Mem orials\, Recreation Centers\, Visual Arts\n\nImport this event into your c alendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=43228\n\n Web resources:\n\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TcAHD_QtQdSl1XutzET- vg\n DTEND:20220429T010000Z DTSTAMP:20220420T220748Z DTSTART:20220428T230000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Del Ray Gateway/Colasanto Spray Park Design Input TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:53c73c5b-061a-4dcc-b989-6fd2fbf042d3 URL:https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TcAHD_QtQdSl1XutzET-vg X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220420T220748Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Del Ray,Eco-City,Fire Departme nt,Health,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=42189\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 30 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: 1 - 5 p.m.\nNEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION!\n\n This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. M any Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studies show that the majority of misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and fr iends\, including from home medicine cabinets. In addition\, many American s do not know how to properly dispose of unused medication\, often flushin g it down the toilet or throwing it away - both potential safety and healt h hazards.\n\nDrug take back days and permanent drop boxes also support th e goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a place where peo ple 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 substance use and misuse\, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nTo learn more about safe medicin e disposal\, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids\n\n\nLocation: Del Ray Pharmac y\, 2204 Mount Vernon Avenue\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalend ar\, Criminal Justice\, DCHS\, Del Ray\, Eco-City\, Fire Department\, Heal th\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Parents\, Public Safety\n\nImport this event into y our calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=4218 9\n\nWeb resources:\n\nLearn more about this event.\nhttps://www.alexandri ava.gov/SAPCA#DrugTakeBackDay\n\nLearn more about safe medication disposal .\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/opioids/disposing-of-unused-and-expired-me dication-safely\n DTEND:20220430T180000Z DTSTAMP:20220413T225238Z DTSTART:20220430T140000Z LOCATION:Del Ray Pharmacy\, 2204 Mount Vernon Avenue SEQUENCE:9 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at Neighborhood Pharmacy TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:f37c10ec-71c4-44ac-bdfc-7125d6a6f6ea URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA#DrugTakeBackDay X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220413T225238Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Del Ray,Holiday Event,Recreation,Recreation Centers 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=44398\n\nThe "Friends of Rocky Versace" will host the 20th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony in Alexandria on Monday\, 30 May 2022 at 11:00 AM. The approximately 1-hour outdoor Ceremo ny will honor posthumous Medal of Honor recipient\, POW/MIA\, RANGER Hall of Fame inductee and Distinguished Member of the Special Forces Regiment C aptain Rocky Versace\, the 67 other Alexandrians who died during the Vietn am War and all members of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacr ifice.\n\nLocation: Mt. Vernon Rec Center\, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.\nContac t Person: Elsie Akinbobola\nContact Phone: 703.746.5556\nContact Email: el sie.akinbobla@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Del Ray \, Holiday Event\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\n\nImport this event in to your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si= 44398\n\nWeb resources:\n\nMemorial Day Ceremony Details\nhttps://www.virg inia.org/event/memorial-day-ceremony-versace-plaza-memorial-in-alexandria- va/5161\nClick to view for more information\n\nCaptain Rocky Versace Plaza & Vietnam Veterans Memorial\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/rpca/project/ca ptain-rocky-versace-plaza-vietnam-veterans-memorial\nThe history behind th e 68 Alexandria Men who gave the ultimate sacrifice\n DTEND:20220530T161500Z DTSTAMP:20220526T183313Z DTSTART:20220530T150000Z GEO:38.828709;-77.060096 LOCATION:Mt. Vernon Rec Center\, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Memorial Day Ceremony TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:63c459ee-6731-42ce-b7df-887eb8bc5dd8 URL:https://www.virginia.org/event/memorial-day-ceremony-versace-plaza-memo rial-in-alexandria-va/5161 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20220526T183313Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Del Ray,Eco-City,Fire Departme nt,Health,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=49113\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 October 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\n\nAs part of the Drug Enforcement Agen cy's National Drug Take Back Day\, the Alexandria Police Department\, Alex andria Sheriff's Office\, and Alexandria Health Department\, with cooperat ion from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are staf fing multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.\n\nDrop off unused or expired medication at the Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. No needles are accepted at this site.\n\nCan't mak e it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medications year-round at one of t hese permanent drug drop box locations:\n\nThe Neighborhood Pharmacy\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\n3600 Wh eeler Ave.\nJust inside the entrance\nAvailable 24/7\n\nInova Alexandria H ospital\n4320 Seminary Rd.\nVisitor's Lobby\nNext to the cashier's window\ nDaily: 1 - 5 p.m.\nNEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION!\n \nThis initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinet s are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studies show tha t the majority of misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends\, including from home medicine cabinets. In addition\, many Americ ans do not know how to properly dispose of unused medication\, often flush ing it down the toilet or throwing it away - both potential safety and hea lth 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 p eople can live healthier and economically productive lives\, while reducin g their impact on the environment.\n\nThe service is free and anonymous\; no questions asked.\n\nTo learn more about ways to prevent substance use a nd misuse\, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nTo learn more about safe medic ine disposal\, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids\n\n\nLocation: Del Ray Pharm acy\, 2204 Mount Vernon Avenue\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCale ndar\, Criminal Justice\, DCHS\, Del Ray\, Eco-City\, Fire Department\, He alth\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Parents\, Public Safety\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=49 113\n\nWeb resources:\n\nLearn more about this event.\nhttps://www.alexand riava.gov/SAPCA\n\nLearn more about safe medication disposal.\nhttps://www .alexandriava.gov/opioids/disposing-of-unused-and-expired-medication-safel y\n DTEND:20221029T180000Z DTSTAMP:20221007T135559Z DTSTART:20221029T140000Z LOCATION:Del Ray Pharmacy\, 2204 Mount Vernon Avenue SEQUENCE:9 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at Neighborhood Pharmacy TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:4e5fb287-0316-4051-a6b8-1a1c72350e04 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20221007T135559Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Del Ray,Eco-City,Fire Departme nt,Health,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=49114\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 October 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\n\nAs part of the Drug Enforcement Agen cy's National Drug Take Back Day\, the Alexandria Police Department\, Alex andria Sheriff's Office\, and Alexandria Health Department\, with cooperat ion from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are staf fing multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.\n\nDrop off unused or expired medication at the Alexandria Police Department Headquar ters from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. No needles are accepted at this site.\n\n Can't make it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medications year-round at one of these permanent drug drop box locations:\n\nThe Neighborhood Pharm acy\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 \n3600 Wheeler Ave.\nJust inside the entrance\nAvailable 24/7\n\nInova Ale xandria Hospital\n4320 Seminary Rd.\nVisitor's Lobby\nNext to the cashier' s window\nDaily: 1 - 5 p.m.\nNEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LO CATION!\n\nThis initiative addresses a vital public safety and public heal th issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in hom e cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studies show that the majority of misused prescription drugs are obtained from fa mily and friends\, including from home medicine cabinets. In addition\, ma ny Americans do not know how to properly dispose of unused medication\, of ten flushing it down the toilet or throwing it away - both potential safet y 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 plac e where people can live healthier and economically productive lives\, whil e reducing their impact on the environment.\n\nThe service is free and ano nymous\; no questions asked.\n\nTo learn more about ways to prevent substa nce use and misuse\, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nTo learn more about s afe medicine disposal\, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids\n\n\nLocation: Poli ce Headquarters\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, Criminal Justice\, DCHS\, Del Ray\, Eco-City\, Fire Department\, Health\, Mt. Vern on Ave.\, Parents\, Public Safety\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=49114\n\nWeb reso urces:\n\nLearn more about this event.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA \n\nLearn more about safe medication disposal.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.g ov/opioids/disposing-of-unused-and-expired-medication-safely\n DTEND:20221029T180000Z DTSTAMP:20221007T135714Z DTSTART:20221029T140000Z GEO:38.806875;-77.092330 LOCATION:Police Headquarters SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at APD Headquarters TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:01e2eee5-7631-4441-b41f-7dedc927e30b URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20221007T135714Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Del Ray,Eco-City,Fire Departme nt,Health,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=49115\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 October 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\n\nAs part of the Drug Enforcement Agen cy's National Drug Take Back Day\, the Alexandria Police Department\, Alex andria Sheriff's Office\, and Alexandria Health Department\, with cooperat ion from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are staf fing multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.\n\nDrop off unused or expired medication at the First Baptist Church Parking Lot from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. No needles are accepted at this site.\n\nCan't mak e it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medications year-round at one of t hese permanent drug drop box locations:\n\nThe Neighborhood Pharmacy\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\n3600 Wh eeler Ave.\nJust inside the entrance\nAvailable 24/7\n\nInova Alexandria H ospital\n4320 Seminary Rd.\nVisitor's Lobby\nNext to the cashier's window\ nDaily: 1 - 5 p.m.\nNEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION!\n \nThis initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinet s are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studies show tha t the majority of misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends\, including from home medicine cabinets. In addition\, many Americ ans do not know how to properly dispose of unused medication\, often flush ing it down the toilet or throwing it away - both potential safety and hea lth 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 p eople can live healthier and economically productive lives\, while reducin g their impact on the environment.\n\nThe service is free and anonymous\; no questions asked.\n\nTo learn more about ways to prevent substance use a nd misuse\, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nTo learn more about safe medic ine disposal\, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids\n\n\nLocation: First Baptist Church\, 2932 King St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, Criminal Justice\, DCHS\, Del Ray\, Eco-City\, Fire Department\, Health\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Parents\, Public Safety\n\nImport this event into your c alendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=49115\n\n Web resources:\n\nLearn more about this event.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.g ov/SAPCA\n\nLearn more about safe medication disposal.\nhttps://www.alexan driava.gov/opioids/disposing-of-unused-and-expired-medication-safely\n DTEND:20221029T180000Z DTSTAMP:20221007T135748Z DTSTART:20221029T140000Z GEO:38.819632;-77.078415 LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 2932 King St. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at First Baptist Church TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:84b8d8cd-0554-430f-be91-f8fdb2554fa4 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20221007T135748Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Del Ray,Eco-City,Fire Departme nt,Health,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=49116\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 October 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\n\nAs part of the Drug Enforcement Agen cy's National Drug Take Back Day\, the Alexandria Police Department\, Alex andria Sheriff's Office\, and Alexandria Health Department\, with cooperat ion from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are staf fing multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.\n\nDrop off unused 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 Ba ck Day? Dispose of medications year-round at one of these permanent drug drop box locations:\n\nThe Neighborhood Pharmacy\n2204 Mount Vernon Ave.\n Monday - 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 ins ide the entrance\nAvailable 24/7\n\nInova Alexandria Hospital\n4320 Semina ry Rd.\nVisitor's Lobby\nNext to the cashier's window\nDaily: 1 - 5 p.m.\n NEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION!\n\nThis initiative ad dresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly suscept ible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studies show that the majority of mi sused 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 unused medication\, often flushing it down the toil et or throwing it away - both potential safety 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 healt hier and economically productive lives\, while reducing their impact on th e environment.\n\nThe service is free and anonymous\; no questions asked.\ n\nTo learn more about ways to prevent substance use and misuse\, visit al exandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nTo learn more about safe medicine disposal\, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids\n\n\nLocation: Fire Station 210\nAudience: Anyon e may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, Criminal Justice\, DCHS\, Del Ray\, Eco- City\, Fire Department\, Health\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Parents\, Public Safet y\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Ca lendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=49116\n\nWeb resources:\n\nLearn more about this event.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nLearn more about safe medica tion disposal.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/opioids/disposing-of-unused-a nd-expired-medication-safely\n DTEND:20221029T180000Z DTSTAMP:20221007T135812Z DTSTART:20221029T140000Z LOCATION:Fire Station 210 SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at Fire Station 210 TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:8a2808f4-4043-4288-8e22-3efd46e76b85 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20221007T135812Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Community Outreach,Criminal Justice,Del Ray,Police D epartment,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=50498\n\nAlexandria\, please jo in the Alexandria Sheriff's Office and Alexandria Police Department at Swi ng's Coffee for a Coffee with a Cop. Stop by\, enjoy a coffee or other bev erage\, and chat with officers and deputies.\n\nCoffee with a Cop brings p olice officers\, sheriff's deputies\, and the community members they serve together - over coffee - to discuss issues and learn more about each othe r.\n\nCoffee with a Cop events take place at local restaurants where commu nity residents can sit down with officers and deputies and ask questions o r share what's on their mind.\n\nHope to see you at Swing's for coffee and conversation!\n\n\nLocation: Swings\nContact Person: David Nye/Sheriff's Office\nContact Phone: 703.746.5169\nFees: Free to attend\, coffee is regu lar price\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, Community Outr each\, Criminal Justice\, Del Ray\, Police Department\, Public Safety\n\nI mport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar /iCal.aspx?id=1&si=50498\n\nWeb resources:\n\nCoffee with a Cop Flyer\nhtt ps://www.alexandriava.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/CWCFlyerJan2023.pdf\ n DTEND:20230117T153000Z DTSTAMP:20230104T202505Z DTSTART:20230117T130000Z LOCATION:Swings SEQUENCE:10 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Coffee with a Cop TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:781cc7ba-47c8-4ad6-98d3-f11b49e4ae4a URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/CWCFlyerJan202 3.pdf X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230104T202505Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Del Ray,Eco-City,Fire Departme nt,Health,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=51842\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 22 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\, Del Ray\, 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&s i=51842\n\nWeb resources:\n\nLearn more about this event.\nhttps://www.ale xandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nLearn more about safe medication disposal.\nhttps:/ /www.alexandriava.gov/opioids/disposing-of-unused-and-expired-medication-s afely\n DTEND:20230422T180000Z DTSTAMP:20230329T213139Z DTSTART:20230422T140000Z LOCATION:Del Ray Pharmacy\, 2204 Mount Vernon Avenue SEQUENCE:8 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at Neighborhood Pharmacy TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:6687d51b-6995-471c-8e7a-9ce35168b3a4 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230329T213139Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Del Ray,Earth Day,Eco-City,Environment,T&ES E vents 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=51831\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. \n\nJoin us at the Del Ray GardenFest\, hosted by the De l Ray Citizens Association\, to celebrate the award recipient's achievemen ts in helping protect our environment and enjoy a fun\, free\, educational afternoon of garden-centric demonstrations\, informational booths\, and a ctivities!\nhttps://delrayalx.wixsite.com/gardenfest\nLocation: 2207 Mt. V ernon Ave\, Alexandria\, VA 22301\n\nLocation: No Location Specified\nCon tact Person: Melissa Atwood\nContact Email: melissa.atwood@alexandriava.go v\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Community Outreach\, Del Ray\, Earth Day\, Eco-City\, Environment\, T&ES Events\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=51831\n \nWeb resources:\n\nEllen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award\nhttps: //www.alexandriava.gov/earth-day/ellen-pickering-environmental-excellence- award\nThe award is named in honor of Ellen Pickering's lifelong dedicatio n to preservation and conservation in the City of Alexandria. Mrs. Pickeri ng was a longtime City activist who first gained recognition for her lobby ing efforts more than 40 years ago that ultimately helped create the Mount Vernon Trail between Alexandria and Washington\, DC.\n\nEnvironmental Pol icy Commission\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/EPC\nEstablished in 1970 by t he Alexandria City Council under Chapter 4\, Article M\, of the City Code\ , the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) advises and makes r ecommendations to the City Council and\, where appropriate\, to the Planni ng Commission and City Manager\, on matters relating to the following as d efined in the EPC Bylaws :\n\nThe Climate crisis and its effects\nClean ai r\nLand use\nNoise pollution \nPesticides\, herbicides and contaminants\nS olid waste\nWater quality and supply\nOther topics relating to conservatio n and protection of environmental conditions in the City of Alexandria\, a nd\nSuch other matters as may from time to time be referred to it by the C ity Council\n\nEarth Month Events\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/EarthDay.h tml\nJoin us as we commemorate the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day with a mo nth full of environmentally focused events\, activities\, and online initi atives that center on the Eco-City Vision.\n\nDel Ray GardenFest\nhttps:// delrayalx.wixsite.com/gardenfest\nGardenFest is a fun\, free\, educational afternoon of garden-centric demonstrations\, informational booths\, and a ctivities! Celebrate sunshine and springtime by learning about all sorts o f gardening topics\, including at-home composting\, growing native plants\ , beekeeping\, and much more! \n DTEND:20230423T200000Z DTSTAMP:20230327T133248Z DTSTART:20230423T160000Z SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Ellen Pickering Environmental Award Presentation TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:11659bbc-89ba-4b8d-8a42-d61dc26dfa26 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/earth-day/ellen-pickering-environmental-ex cellence-award X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230327T133248Z 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 END:VCALENDAR