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,Eco-City,Health,King Street,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=29433\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\nOfficers from the Alexandria Polic e Department will be collecting unwanted medications outside First Baptist Church as part of this local Drug Take Back Day. The Alexandria Police De partment and the Alexandria Sheriff's Office\, with cooperation from the S ubstance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are staffing multiple drop off sites for Drug Take Back.\n\nDrop off potentially dangerous expir ed\, unused and unwanted prescription drugs and other medications for safe disposal and destruction. These drugs can be a source of supply for illeg al use and an unacceptable risk to public health and safety\, particularly in the case of opioids. \n\nThis initiative addresses a vital public safe ty and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines th at languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are o btained from family and friends\, including from the home medicine cabinet . In addition\, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of thei r unused medicine\, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them a way - both potential safety and health hazards. \n\nThis program also supp orts the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a place wh ere people can live healthier and economically productive lives while redu cing their impact on the environment. \n\nThe service is free and anonymou s\; no questions asked.\n\nLocation: First Baptist Church\, 2932 King St.\ nContact Phone: 703.746.6600\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalend ar\, Criminal Justice\, Eco-City\, Health\, King Street\, Public Safety\, West End\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava .gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=29433\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttps://www.ale xandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Sheriff/info/DrugTakeBackFlyerWinter2020.pdf\n DTEND:20200125T190000Z DTSTAMP:20191226T175726Z DTSTART:20200125T150000Z GEO:38.819632;-77.078415 LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 2932 King St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back at First Baptist Church TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:fb5e5748-d5a3-47bb-b1e6-8201c13fd95c URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Sheriff/info/DrugTakeBackFly erWinter2020.pdf X-COA-DTSTAMP:20191226T175726Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,Eco-City,Health,King Street,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=33375\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\nOfficers from the Alexandria Polic e Department will be collecting unwanted medications outside First Baptist Church as part of this national Drug Take Back Day. The Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff's Office\, with cooperation from th e Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are staffing multip le drop off sites for Drug Take Back.\n\nDrop off potentially dangerous ex pired\, unused and unwanted prescription drugs and other medications for s afe disposal and destruction. These drugs can be a source of supply for il legal use and an unacceptable risk to public health and safety\, particula rly in the case of opioids. \n\nThis initiative addresses a vital public s afety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misu se and abuse. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs ar e obtained from family and friends\, including from the home medicine cabi net. In addition\, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of t heir unused medicine\, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing the m away - both potential safety and health hazards. \n\nThis program also s upports the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a place where people can live healthier and economically productive lives while r educing their impact on the environment. \n\nThe service is free and anony mous\; no questions asked.\n\nLocation: First Baptist Church\, 2932 King S t.\nContact Phone: 703.746.6600\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCal endar\, Criminal Justice\, Eco-City\, Health\, King Street\, Public Safety \, West End\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandri ava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=33375\n\nWeb resources:\n\nDrug Take Ba ck Flyer 2020\nhttp://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Sheriff/info/Drug TakeBackFlyerFall2020.pdf\n DTEND:20201024T180000Z DTSTAMP:20201014T202122Z DTSTART:20201024T140000Z GEO:38.819632;-77.078415 LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 2932 King St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back at First Baptist Church TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:31e0b64c-bbbe-440d-ba59-7b5d5dd54e13 URL:http://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Sheriff/info/DrugTakeBackFlye rFall2020.pdf X-COA-DTSTAMP:20201014T202122Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,Eco-City,Health,King Street,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=35076\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\nOfficers from the Alexandria Polic e Department will be collecting unwanted medications outside First Baptist Church as part of this national Drug Take Back Day. The Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff's Office\, with cooperation from th e Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are staffing multip le drop off sites for Drug Take Back.\n\nDrop off potentially dangerous ex pired\, unused and unwanted prescription drugs and other medications for s afe disposal and destruction. These drugs can be a source of supply for il legal use and an unacceptable risk to public health and safety\, particula rly in the case of opioids. \n\nThis initiative addresses a vital public s afety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misu se and abuse. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs ar e obtained from family and friends\, including from the home medicine cabi net. In addition\, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of t heir unused medicine\, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing the m away - both potential safety and health hazards. \n\nThis program also s upports the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a place where people can live healthier and economically productive lives while r educing their impact on the environment. \n\nThe service is free and anony mous\; no questions asked.\n\nLocation: First Baptist Church\, 2932 King S t.\nContact Phone: 703.746.6600\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCal endar\, Criminal Justice\, Eco-City\, Health\, King Street\, Public Safety \, West End\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandri ava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=35076\n\nWeb resources:\n\nDrug Take Ba ck Flyer\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Sheriff/info/DrugTake BackFlyerSpring2021.pdf\n DTEND:20210424T180000Z DTSTAMP:20210407T130824Z DTSTART:20210424T140000Z GEO:38.819632;-77.078415 LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 2932 King St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back at First Baptist Church TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:a63d11b2-f1b2-4bb8-b493-b720ed898173 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/Sheriff/info/DrugTakeBackFly erSpring2021.pdf X-COA-DTSTAMP:20210407T130824Z 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:Community Event,DASH,DCHS,Health,Library,Sexual Assault Awarenes s,Teens,Workshop,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=52181\n\nAlexandria Youth Leade rship Conference 2023: Find Your Voice\, Find Your Strength\, Find Your Fu ture\n\nRising 9th through 12th graders residing in the City of Alexandria are invited to register for the annual Alexandria Youth Leadership Confer ence.\n\nThis year's conference will be held in-person August 8 and 9\, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.\, and in-person on August 10\, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.\, at Fir st Baptist Church of Alexandria (2932 King St.)\n\nParticipants who attend the conference in its entirety are eligible to receive a $20 gift card! T his event is free and youth must register by August 2.\n\n\nThe Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference empowers emerging young leaders by providing training opportunities and connecting them to resources in their community .\n\nThis event is hosted by the Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnan cy\, the Alexandria Sexual Assault Center\, the Alexandria Library\, and t he Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria.\nThe Alexandria You th Leadership Conference empowers emerging young leaders by \nproviding tr aining opportunities and connecting them to resources in their community.\ n\nYouth must register by August 2.\n\nLocation: First Baptist Church\, 29 32 King St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Community Event\, DASH\, D CHS\, Health\, Library\, Sexual Assault Awareness\, Teens\, Workshop\, You th\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/C alendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=52181\n\nWeb resources:\n\nYouth Leadership Conf erence 2023 Registration\nhttps://www.research.net/r/AlexandriaVa-YLC-2023 \n DTEND:20230808T200000Z DTSTAMP:20230613T175011Z DTSTART:20230808T140000Z GEO:38.819632;-77.078415 LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 2932 King St. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference 2023 TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:0d275aa2-2064-40fe-97b5-f1962c47a551 URL:https://www.research.net/r/AlexandriaVa-YLC-2023 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230613T175011Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Community Event,DASH,DCHS,Health,Library,Sexual Assault Awarenes s,Teens,Workshop,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=52182\n\nAlexandria Youth Leade rship Conference 2023: Find Your Voice\, Find Your Strength\, Find Your Fu ture\n\nRising 9th through 12th graders residing in the City of Alexandria are invited to register for the annual Alexandria Youth Leadership Confer ence. \n\nThis year's conference will be held in-person August 8 and 9\, 1 0 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.\, and in-person on August 10\, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.\, at Fi rst Baptist Church of Alexandria (2932 King St.) \n\nParticipants who atte nd the conference in its entirety are eligible to receive a $20 gift card! This event is free and youth must register by August 2.\n\n\nThe Alexandr ia Youth Leadership Conference empowers emerging young leaders by providin g training opportunities and connecting them to resources in their communi ty.\n\nThis event is hosted by the Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregn ancy\, the Alexandria Sexual Assault Center\, the Alexandria Library\, and the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria.\n\nLocation: Firs t Baptist Church\, 2932 King St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Commu nity Event\, DASH\, DCHS\, Health\, Library\, Sexual Assault Awareness\, T eens\, Workshop\, Youth\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://ap ps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=52182\n\nWeb resources:\n\n Youth Leadership Conference 2023 Registration\nhttps://www.research.net/r/ AlexandriaVa-YLC-2023\n DTEND:20230809T200000Z DTSTAMP:20230613T174824Z DTSTART:20230809T140000Z GEO:38.819632;-77.078415 LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 2932 King St. SEQUENCE:13 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference 2023 TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:440be820-7173-41ce-bcb7-0c64f3d53c33 URL:https://www.research.net/r/AlexandriaVa-YLC-2023 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230613T174824Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Community Event,DASH,DCHS,Health,Library,Sexual Assault Awarenes s,Teens,Workshop,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=52183\n\nAlexandria Youth Leade rship Conference 2023: Find Your Voice\, Find Your Strength\, Find Your Fu ture\n\nRising 9th through 12th graders residing in the City of Alexandria are invited to register for the annual Alexandria Youth Leadership Confer ence.\n\nThis year's conference will be held in-person August 8 and 9\, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.\, and in-person on August 10\, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.\, at Fir st Baptist Church of Alexandria (2932 King St.)\n\nParticipants who attend the conference in its entirety are eligible to receive a $20 gift card! T his event is free and youth must register by August 2.\n\n\nThe Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference empowers emerging young leaders by providing training opportunities and connecting them to resources in their community .\n\nThis event is hosted by the Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnan cy\, the Alexandria Sexual Assault Center\, the Alexandria Library\, and t he Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria.\nThe Alexandria You th Leadership Conference empowers emerging young leaders by\nproviding tra ining opportunities and connecting them to resources in their community.\n \nYouth must register by August 2.\n\nLocation: First Baptist Church\, 293 2 King St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Community Event\, DASH\, DC HS\, Health\, Library\, Sexual Assault Awareness\, Teens\, Workshop\, Yout h\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Ca lendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=52183\n\nWeb resources:\n\nYouth Leadership Confe rence 2023 Registration\nhttps://www.research.net/r/AlexandriaVa-YLC-2023\ n DTEND:20230810T210000Z DTSTAMP:20230613T175236Z DTSTART:20230810T150000Z GEO:38.819632;-77.078415 LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 2932 King St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference 2023 TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:8d144ce6-3e3c-4585-b657-422b0fcf6984 URL:https://www.research.net/r/AlexandriaVa-YLC-2023 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230613T175236Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: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=53439\n\nA youth and caring adu lt summit is scheduled for Thursday\, November 9 at 4:30 p.m at First Bapt ist Church\, 2932 King St. The workshops will focus on mental health and s upporting a sense of safety among youth. It will be led by Youth Ambassado rs participating in the City's recently launched Youth Ambassador Program. \n\nLocation: First Baptist Church\, 2932 King St.\nContact Person: Asia Jones\nContact Email: asia.jones@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may at tend\nTags: Youth\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.ale xandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=53439\n\nWeb resources:\n\nClick here to register.\nhttps://www.research.net/r/AlexandriaVA-YouthandCaringA dultSummit\n DTEND:20231110T010000Z DTSTAMP:20230925T185517Z DTSTART:20231109T213000Z GEO:38.819632;-77.078415 LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 2932 King St. SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Youth and Caring Adult Summit - Rescheduled TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:8bcecd3c-8cb0-448c-b408-856a12529457 URL:https://www.research.net/r/AlexandriaVA-YouthandCaringAdultSummit X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230925T185517Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR