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:Arts,Business Development,Class,Lecture,Recreation,Recreation Ce nters,Torpedo Factory Art Center,Visual Arts,Workshop 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/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=34799\n\nBefore considering how to share your artwork with the masses via selling on your own website or through other shops/galleries\, there are a few essentials required to organize your art practice. This workshop will help you get organized\, b etter communicate what your practice is\, and why it is important to suppo rt. In this workshop you will understand how to tap into other avenues of income that do not require a website or ecommerce upkeep. You will also un derstand the organization required to make moving your practice into onlin e spaces. This is the beginning step to expanding your sales funnel\, incr easing your art brand visibility (exhibitions\, press\, collections) and y our sales profit.\n\nAbout Latela Curatorial\nLatela Curatorial is a full service art advisory firm and curatorial office based in Washington DC\, s pecializing in mid-emerging women artists. LC provides contract curatorial services for a variety of organizations. Founded in 2014. In 2015\, Late la Curatorial opened as a curatorial office/gallery in Brookland\, which h as been voted Best Commercial Art Gallery in Washington DC for four years consecutively since its opening. In 2019\, LC was highlighted as one of th e "5 Art Destinations Changing DC's Creative Scene". Passionate about sup porting the arts ecosystem in the nation's capital\, LC excels in working with art collectors as well as architects/developers in an ever-gentrifyin g area and underrepresented art market to augment the area's artistic curr ents and talents. \n\nAbout Alexandria's Office of the Arts\nThe Departmen t of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Activities promotes the value of arts and culture in Alexandria by nurturing\, investing in and celebrating the creative contributions of artists and arts organizations through the Offi ce of the Arts division. By engaging the community\, encouraging participa tion\, and facilitating access to the arts\, RPCA works with local artists and arts organizations to build a vibrant community for all of the City's residents\, workers and visitors. Within the division\, the Events and Pu blic Space Activation team strengthens and builds the social fabric of Ale xandria. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/Arts or follow @alexartsoffice on Instagram and Twitter. Add to the conversation with #artsALX.\n\nAbout Tor pedo Factory Art Center\nFounded in 1974 in a former navy munitions plant\ , Torpedo Factory Art Center is home to the nation's largest number of pub licly accessible working artist studios under one roof. The Art Center is part of the City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts\, a division of the De partment of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Activities. Just south of Wash ington\, D.C.\, Torpedo Factory Art Center overlooks the Potomac River in the Old-Town section of Alexandria\, Virginia. Each year\, more than a hal f million national and international visitors meet and interact with more than 165 resident artists in 82 studios and seven galleries. The Art Cente r is also home to The Art League headquarters and gallery\, and the Alexa ndria Archaeology Museum. For more information\, visit torpedofactory.org or follow Torpedo Factory Art Center on Twitter\, Facebook\, Instagram\, a nd Pinterest via @torpedofactory.\n\n\n\nLocation: Virtual Only\nContact Person: Cheryl Anne Colton\, Regional Program Director\nContact Phone: 703 .746.5565\nContact Email: cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov\nFees: FREE\, Reservations Required\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Business Development\, Class\, Lecture\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, Torpedo Factory Art Center\, Visual Arts\, Workshop\n\nImport this event into you r calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=34 799\n\nWeb resources:\n\nReservations Required.\nhttp://torpedofactory.org /event/free-professional-development-classes-for-artists-makers/\n DTEND:20210126T180000Z DTSTAMP:20210112T140806Z DTSTART:20210126T170000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:9 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Portfolio & Outreach Tips for Artists TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:3359bdc2-7d64-46fb-948b-2d8032337f73 URL:http://torpedofactory.org/event/free-professional-development-classes-f or-artists-makers/ X-COA-DTSTAMP:20210112T140806Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Business Development,Class,Lecture,Recreation,Recreation Ce nters,Torpedo Factory Art Center,Visual Arts,Workshop 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/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=34800\n\nWhether you've nev er made a website\, are thinking about changing your online portfolio "loo k"\, or expanding into ecommerce: this workshop is for you. We will review the basic checklist of what's needed for an artist website\, what collect ors and art experts look for as well as how to use metadata appropriately to work for you. This workshop also covers pros and cons to encourage you to think critically about how much to display on your website and when bas ed on what projects you may have coming up. \n\nAbout Latela Curatorial\nL atela Curatorial is a full service art advisory firm and curatorial office based in Washington DC\, specializing in mid-emerging women artists. LC p rovides contract curatorial services for a variety of organizations. Foun ded in 2014. In 2015\, Latela Curatorial opened as a curatorial office/gal lery in Brookland\, which has been voted Best Commercial Art Gallery in Wa shington DC for four years consecutively since its opening. In 2019\, LC w as highlighted as one of the "5 Art Destinations Changing DC's Creative Sc ene". Passionate about supporting the arts ecosystem in the nation's capi tal\, LC excels in working with art collectors as well as architects/devel opers in an ever-gentrifying area and underrepresented art market to augme nt the area's artistic currents and talents. \n\nAbout Alexandria's Office of the Arts\nThe Department of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Activities promotes the value of arts and culture in Alexandria by nurturing\, inves ting in and celebrating the creative contributions of artists and arts org anizations through the Office of the Arts division. By engaging the commun ity\, encouraging participation\, and facilitating access to the arts\, RP CA works with local artists and arts organizations to build a vibrant comm unity for all of the City's residents\, workers and visitors. Within the d ivision\, the Events and Public Space Activation team strengthens and buil ds the social fabric of Alexandria. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/Arts or follow @alexartsoffice on Instagram and Twitter. Add to the conversation with #artsALX.\n\nAbout Torpedo Factory Art Center\nFounded in 1974 in a f ormer navy munitions plant\, Torpedo Factory Art Center is home to the nat ion's largest number of publicly accessible working artist studios under o ne roof. The Art Center is part of the City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts\, a division of the Department of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Act ivities. Just south of Washington\, D.C.\, Torpedo Factory Art Center over looks the Potomac River in the Old-Town section of Alexandria\, Virginia. Each year\, more than a half million national and international visitors m eet and interact with more than 165 resident artists in 82 studios and sev en galleries. The Art Center is also home to The Art League headquarters a nd gallery\, and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. For more information\ , visit torpedofactory.org or follow Torpedo Factory Art Center on Twitter \, Facebook\, Instagram\, and Pinterest via @torpedofactory.\n\n\nLocation : Virtual Only\nContact Person: Cheryl Anne Colton\, Regional Program Dir ector\nContact Phone: 703.746.5565\nContact Email: cherylanne.colton@alexa ndriava.gov\nFees: FREE.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Busine ss Development\, Class\, Lecture\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, Torpe do Factory Art Center\, Visual Arts\, Workshop\n\nImport this event into y our calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si= 34800\n\nWeb resources:\n\nReservations required.\nhttp://torpedofactory.o rg/event/free-professional-development-classes-for-artists-makers-2/\n DTEND:20210209T180000Z DTSTAMP:20210112T140919Z DTSTART:20210209T170000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Ecommerce for Artists & Makers TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:1b20116d-250f-4b88-80d1-2f3c47d4bc07 URL:http://torpedofactory.org/event/free-professional-development-classes-f or-artists-makers-2/ X-COA-DTSTAMP:20210112T140919Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Business Development,Class,Lecture,Recreation,Recreation Ce nters,Torpedo Factory Art Center,Visual Arts,Workshop 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/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=34801\n\nDuring the pandemi c\, artists are depending on online platforms more than ever before. This workshop will cover how you can expand your reach by participating in onli ne exhibitions\, as well as how to curate your own. You'll receive a check list of what to consider for platform visibility and how much engagement i s required for an online exhibition to actually be effective. This worksho p will briefly cover how else to funnel online audiences to your website\, such as press and social media\, however this is not a social media how t o workshop. \n\nAbout Latela Curatorial\nLatela Curatorial is a full servi ce art advisory firm and curatorial office based in Washington DC\, specia lizing in mid-emerging women artists. LC provides contract curatorial serv ices for a variety of organizations. Founded in 2014. In 2015\, Latela Cu ratorial opened as a curatorial office/gallery in Brookland\, which has be en voted Best Commercial Art Gallery in Washington DC for four years conse cutively since its opening. In 2019\, LC was highlighted as one of the "5 Art Destinations Changing DC's Creative Scene". Passionate about supporti ng the arts ecosystem in the nation's capital\, LC excels in working with art collectors as well as architects/developers in an ever-gentrifying are a and underrepresented art market to augment the area's artistic currents and talents. \n\nAbout Alexandria's Office of the Arts\nThe Department of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Activities promotes the value of arts and culture in Alexandria by nurturing\, investing in and celebrating the crea tive contributions of artists and arts organizations through the Office of the Arts division. By engaging the community\, encouraging participation\ , and facilitating access to the arts\, RPCA works with local artists and arts organizations to build a vibrant community for all of the City's resi dents\, workers and visitors. Within the division\, the Events and Public Space Activation team strengthens and builds the social fabric of Alexandr ia. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/Arts or follow @alexartsoffice on Insta gram and Twitter. Add to the conversation with #artsALX.\n\nAbout Torpedo Factory Art Center\nFounded in 1974 in a former navy munitions plant\, Tor pedo Factory Art Center is home to the nation's largest number of publicly accessible working artist studios under one roof. The Art Center is part of the City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts\, a division of the Departm ent of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Activities. Just south of Washingto n\, D.C.\, Torpedo Factory Art Center overlooks the Potomac River in the O ld-Town section of Alexandria\, Virginia. Each year\, more than a half mil lion national and international visitors meet and interact with more than 165 resident artists in 82 studios and seven galleries. The Art Center is also home to The Art League headquarters and gallery\, and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. For more information\, visit torpedofactory.org or fo llow Torpedo Factory Art Center on Twitter\, Facebook\, Instagram\, and Pi nterest via @torpedofactory.\n\n\nLocation: Virtual Only\nContact Person: Cheryl Anne Colton\, Regional Program Director\nContact Phone: 703.746.55 65\nContact Email: cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov\nFees: FREE.\nAudien ce: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Business Development\, Class\, Lecture \, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, Torpedo Factory Art Center\, Visual A rts\, Workshop\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexan driava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=34801\n\nWeb resources:\n\nReser vations Required.\nhttp://torpedofactory.org/event/free-professional-devel opment-classes-for-artists-makers-3/\n DTEND:20210223T180000Z DTSTAMP:20210112T141019Z DTSTART:20210223T170000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:VIRTUAL:Exhibiting Art Online TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:0f8912c6-eaa3-4a8d-8153-13d55dab2bc3 URL:http://torpedofactory.org/event/free-professional-development-classes-f or-artists-makers-3/ X-COA-DTSTAMP:20210112T141019Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Business Development,Class,Lecture,Recreation,Recreation Ce nters,Torpedo Factory Art Center,Visual Arts,Workshop 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/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=34802\n\nNot sure how to pr ice your artwork? That is one of the trickiest marks in the book. Some art ists don't hit the sales they'd like because they're underpricing their wo rk and not communicating their value properly\, while others may be overpr icing (pricing themselves out of their market). This workshop will cover w hat you need to consider to price your artwork\, when you should increase your prices\, how to communicate your value across your brand\, and how to actually identify your market (yes\, art is a market like every other bus iness!). \n\nAbout Latela Curatorial\nLatela Curatorial is a full service art advisory firm and curatorial office based in Washington DC\, specializ ing in mid-emerging women artists. LC provides contract curatorial service s for a variety of organizations. Founded in 2014. In 2015\, Latela Curat orial opened as a curatorial office/gallery in Brookland\, which has been voted Best Commercial Art Gallery in Washington DC for four years consecut ively since its opening. In 2019\, LC was highlighted as one of the "5 Art Destinations Changing DC's Creative Scene". Passionate about supporting the arts ecosystem in the nation's capital\, LC excels in working with art collectors as well as architects/developers in an ever-gentrifying area a nd underrepresented art market to augment the area's artistic currents and talents. \n\nAbout Alexandria's Office of the Arts\nThe Department of Rec reation\, Parks and Cultural Activities promotes the value of arts and cul ture in Alexandria by nurturing\, investing in and celebrating the creativ e contributions of artists and arts organizations through the Office of th e Arts division. By engaging the community\, encouraging participation\, a nd facilitating access to the arts\, RPCA works with local artists and art s organizations to build a vibrant community for all of the City's residen ts\, workers and visitors. Within the division\, the Events and Public Spa ce Activation team strengthens and builds the social fabric of Alexandria. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/Arts or follow @alexartsoffice on Instagra m and Twitter. Add to the conversation with #artsALX.\n\nAbout Torpedo Fac tory Art Center\nFounded in 1974 in a former navy munitions plant\, Torped o Factory Art Center is home to the nation's largest number of publicly ac cessible working artist studios under one roof. The Art Center is part of the City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts\, a division of the Department of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Activities. Just south of Washington\, D.C.\, Torpedo Factory Art Center overlooks the Potomac River in the Old- Town section of Alexandria\, Virginia. Each year\, more than a half millio n national and international visitors meet and interact with more than 165 resident artists in 82 studios and seven galleries. The Art Center is als o home to The Art League headquarters and gallery\, and the Alexandria Ar chaeology Museum. For more information\, visit torpedofactory.org or follo w Torpedo Factory Art Center on Twitter\, Facebook\, Instagram\, and Pinte rest via @torpedofactory.\n\n\nLocation: Virtual Only\nContact Person: Ch eryl Anne Colton\, Regional Program Director\nContact Phone: 703.746.5565\ nContact Email: cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov\nFees: FREE.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Business Development\, Class\, Lecture\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, Torpedo Factory Art Center\, Visual Arts \, Workshop\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandri ava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=34802\n\nWeb resources:\n\nReservat ions Required.\nhttp://torpedofactory.org/event/pricing-artwork/ \n DTEND:20210309T180000Z DTSTAMP:20210112T141313Z DTSTART:20210309T170000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Pricing Artwork TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:bf7fe155-7417-4e19-821b-76fe13a0a49d URL:http://torpedofactory.org/event/pricing-artwork/ X-COA-DTSTAMP:20210112T141313Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Class,Family,Visual Arts,Workshop 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/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=35064\n\nYou will learn the fundamentals of painting in gouache an opaque watercolor. Discovering ess ential techniques and practicing painting in a variety of environments. Yo u will learn about different surfaces such as mylar\, toned papers\, brush es\, brands of gouache\, and painters that use gouache and how to apply go uache at its traditional consistency of half and half and learn how to ma nipulate it too. From taking this course you will inform your hand eye coo rdination and your drawing and painting skills will improve also. Email ar ts@alexandriva.gov to register. Space is limited to the first ten people w ho register for the courses and a wait list will be created for additional people who register.\n\nPainting course dates and times: \n? April 3 from 6-7pm \n? April 6 from 1-2pm \n? April 10 from 6-7pm \n? April 13 from 1- 2pm\n? April 20 from 1-2pm\n? April 27 from 1-2pm \n\nAbout Emily Hirtle \ nEmily Rose Hirtle is from Westerville\, Ohio she attended "The Pennsylvan ia Academy of the Fine Arts and received her BFA and Certificate in Painti ng in 2017. In May of 2019 she received her MFA in Drawing from "The New Y ork Academy of Art". Her work is part of numerous collections such as: The Linda Lee Alter Collection in Philadelphia\, PA. Actress and Model Brooke Shield's and Actor Aidan Turner. She is a practicing Artist and a Drawing / Painting instructor for numerous institutions in Philadelphia\, PA.\n\nV isit www.emilyhirtle.com to learn more.\n\nPart of the Office of the Arts' s Arts at Home series supporting artists and the community.\n\nLocation: Virtual Only\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Class\, Family\, V isual Arts\, Workshop\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps .alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=35064\n\nWeb resources:\n \nhttps://www.emilyhirtle.com\n DTEND:20210403T230000Z DTSTAMP:20210316T190208Z DTSTART:20210403T220000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Gauche Painting Course with Emily Hirtle TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:fa689be9-0a47-41c9-bfd9-6318d1105c85 URL:https://www.emilyhirtle.com X-COA-DTSTAMP:20210316T190208Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Class,Lecture,Performing Arts,Recreation,Recreation Centers ,Workshop 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/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=35062\n\n"Prep to Publish?" is a workshop facilitated by the Poet Laureate of Alexandria \, Virginia\ , KaNikki Jakarta. She is an Award Winning Poet\, Author\, & Publisher who designed this workshop with writers in mind. Writers who have a great boo k idea or who have completed their manuscript often struggle with the ques tion\, "Am I ready to publish?" If you have never published before\, you a re unsure how to answer this pressing question. The "Prep to Publish?" wor kshop helps you answer this question by providing a workshop created to ex amine where you are in the planning stages of your publishing journey. The attendees will engage in an intensive\, interactive\, discussion with act ivities that will assist them in determining the next steps needed to prep are for the publishing process. Completing a great manuscript means nothin g if you never publish it for the readers of the world. Join us for a grea t workshop that brings you closer to your dream of becoming a published au thor. The workshop will be held in the comfort of your home via ZOOM.\n\nF or additional information about the Poet Laureate and other literary progr ams\, visit the Office of the Arts' website at www.alexandriava.gov/Arts\; email the Poet Laureate at poet@alexandriava.gov\; or call Cheryl Anne Co lton at 703.746.5565\, email cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov. \n\nFor reasonable disability accommodation\, contact Cherylanne.colton@alexandria va.gov or 703.746.5565\, Virginia Relay 711.\n\n\nLocation: Virtual Only\ nContact Person: Cheryl Anne Colton\, Regional Program Director\nContact P hone: 571.238.2443\nContact Email: cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov\nFee s: Reservations requested\, please email kanikkij@gmail.com.\nAudience: An yone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Class\, Lecture\, Performing Arts\, Recreati on\, Recreation Centers\, Workshop\n\nImport this event into your calendar : http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=35062\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/recreation/arts/info/default.a spx?id=75886\nOffice of the Arts\, Literary Programs.\n DTEND:20210424T190000Z DTSTAMP:20210316T150947Z DTSTART:20210424T170000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:10 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: "Prep to Publish" TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:89c0be2c-6fe9-4dc6-bd5c-f55394404146 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/recreation/arts/info/default.aspx?id=75886 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20210316T150947Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Community Event,Community Meeting,Community Outreach,D CHS,Family,Health,Mt. Vernon Ave.,Schools,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/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=50558\n\n"Alexandria Youth Speak Up: What do you do when you're feeling stressed or anxious?" will br ing middle school students and their parents together to discuss healthy w ays to manage stress and anxiety. \n\nThis event will take place at George Washington Middle School (1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue) on Thursday\, January 1 9\, from 6 - 8 p.m. \n\nDinner\, childcare\, interpretation and raffle pri zes will be provided. \n\nThis event is hosted by the the Children Youth a nd Families Collaborative Commission\, the Alexandria Campaign on Adolesce nt Pregnancy\, the Gang Prevention Community Task Force\, and the Substanc e Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria.\n\nLocation: George Washington Middle School\, 1005 Mount Vernon Ave.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags : Caregiver\, Community Event\, Community Meeting\, Community Outreach\, D CHS\, Family\, Health\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Schools\, Workshop\, Youth\n\nIm port this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarT est/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=50558\n\nWeb resources:\n\nClick here to RSVP for th is event.\nhttps://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/16932933\n DTEND:20230120T010000Z DTSTAMP:20230111T200924Z DTSTART:20230119T230000Z GEO:38.816288;-77.056196 LOCATION:George Washington Middle School\, 1005 Mount Vernon Ave. SEQUENCE:10 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Alexandria Youth Speak Up TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:1767f6b4-4633-488d-898f-45eabdf18fb1 URL:https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/16932933 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230111T200924Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Earth Day,Eco-City,Environment,Family,Recreat ion Centers,Workshop 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/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=51834\n\nCommunity members that are ages 8 and up are invited to join the Office of Climate Action's discussions about climate change using local\, climate-related data to und erstand global changes\, impacts of those changes\, and hear how everyone needs to contribute to the solution. This workshop even includes modeling clay to visualize a local data set of your choice! \nRegister here: https ://www.research.net/r/AlexandriaVA-ClimateDataWorkshop\n\nCharles Houston Rec Center (901 Wythe St Alexandria VA 22314)\n\nLocation: Charles Houston Recreation Center\, 901 Wythe St.\nContact Person: Sharath Rereddy\nConta ct Email: sharath.rereddy@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nT ags: Community Outreach\, Earth Day\, Eco-City\, Environment\, Family\, Re creation Centers\, Workshop\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http: //apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=51834\n\nWeb resour ces:\n\nRegistration Link\nhttps://www.research.net/r/AlexandriaVA-Climate DataWorkshop\nRegistration is required.\n\nClimate Change & Energy\nhttps: //www.alexandriava.gov/Energy \nLearn about the City's energy and climate action efforts and how you can take steps to reduce energy use and emissio ns in your life.\n\nEarth Month Events\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Earth Day.html\nJoin us as we commemorate the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day with a month full of environmentally focused events\, activities\, and online initiatives that center on the Eco-City Vision.\n DTEND:20230405T233000Z DTSTAMP:20230328T131711Z DTSTART:20230405T220000Z GEO:38.812326;-77.048213 LOCATION:Charles Houston Recreation Center\, 901 Wythe St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Climate Data Workshop TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:c0cabdfa-7464-46e4-9a88-e0a9d5732a9e URL:https://www.research.net/r/AlexandriaVA-ClimateDataWorkshop X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230328T131711Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,DCHS,Workshop 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/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=51978\n\nThis 90 minute wor kshop explores what it means for a space to be trauma-informed\, why this is important\, and how to get started in building a trauma-informed space that will promote healing\, health\, and human dignity. Examples of space transformations will be shared. Participants will leave the workshop with concrete steps for creating more healing-centered spaces within your organ ization.\n\nLocation: Virtual Only\nContact Person: Chelsea Eickert\nCont act Phone: 571.447.8132\nContact Email: chelsea.eikert@alexandriava.gov\nA udience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Community Outreach\, DCHS\, Workshop\n\n Import this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calenda rTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=51978\n\nWeb resources:\n\nCreating Trauma-Informe d Spaces Workshop\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/sites/default/files/2023-0 5/Trauma-Informed-Spaces-Workshop-Flyer.pdf\n DTEND:20230505T183000Z DTSTAMP:20230504T161641Z DTSTART:20230505T170000Z LOCATION: Virtual Only SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Virtual: Creating Trauma-Informed Spaces Workshop TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:432f7f55-2aef-4024-8655-8b0db61f27b8 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/Trauma-Informe d-Spaces-Workshop-Flyer.pdf X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230504T161641Z 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/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=52181\n\nAlexandria Youth L eadership Conference 2023: Find Your Voice\, Find Your Strength\, Find You r Future\n\nRising 9th through 12th graders residing in the City of Alexan dria are invited to register for the annual Alexandria Youth Leadership Co nference.\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 First Baptist Church of Alexandria (2932 King St.)\n\nParticipants who at tend the conference in its entirety are eligible to receive a $20 gift car d! This event is free and youth must register by August 2.\n\n\nThe Alexan dria Youth Leadership Conference empowers emerging young leaders by provid ing training opportunities and connecting them to resources in their commu nity.\n\nThis event is hosted by the Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pre gnancy\, the Alexandria Sexual Assault Center\, the Alexandria Library\, a nd the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria.\nThe Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference empowers emerging young leaders by \nprovidin g training opportunities and connecting them to resources in their communi ty.\n\nYouth must register by August 2.\n\nLocation: First Baptist Church\ , 2932 King St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Community Event\, DASH \, DCHS\, Health\, Library\, Sexual Assault Awareness\, Teens\, Workshop\, Youth\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.g ov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=52181\n\nWeb resources:\n\nYouth Leaders hip Conference 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/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=52182\n\nAlexandria Youth L eadership Conference 2023: Find Your Voice\, Find Your Strength\, Find You r Future\n\nRising 9th through 12th graders residing in the City of Alexan dria are invited to register for the annual Alexandria Youth Leadership Co nference. \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.\, a t First Baptist Church of Alexandria (2932 King St.) \n\nParticipants who attend the conference in its entirety are eligible to receive a $20 gift c ard! This event is free and youth must register by August 2.\n\n\nThe Alex andria Youth Leadership Conference empowers emerging young leaders by prov iding training opportunities and connecting them to resources in their com munity.\n\nThis event is hosted by the Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent P regnancy\, the Alexandria Sexual Assault Center\, the Alexandria Library\, and the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria.\n\nLocation: First Baptist Church\, 2932 King St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: C ommunity Event\, DASH\, DCHS\, Health\, Library\, Sexual Assault Awareness \, Teens\, Workshop\, Youth\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http: //apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=52182\n\nWeb resour ces:\n\nYouth Leadership Conference 2023 Registration\nhttps://www.researc h.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/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=52183\n\nAlexandria Youth L eadership Conference 2023: Find Your Voice\, Find Your Strength\, Find You r Future\n\nRising 9th through 12th graders residing in the City of Alexan dria are invited to register for the annual Alexandria Youth Leadership Co nference.\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 First Baptist Church of Alexandria (2932 King St.)\n\nParticipants who at tend the conference in its entirety are eligible to receive a $20 gift car d! This event is free and youth must register by August 2.\n\n\nThe Alexan dria Youth Leadership Conference empowers emerging young leaders by provid ing training opportunities and connecting them to resources in their commu nity.\n\nThis event is hosted by the Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pre gnancy\, the Alexandria Sexual Assault Center\, the Alexandria Library\, a nd the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria.\nThe Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference empowers emerging young leaders by\nproviding training opportunities and connecting them to resources in their communit y.\n\nYouth must register by August 2.\n\nLocation: First Baptist Church\, 2932 King St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Community Event\, DASH\ , DCHS\, Health\, Library\, Sexual Assault Awareness\, Teens\, Workshop\, Youth\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.go v/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=52183\n\nWeb resources:\n\nYouth Leadersh ip Conference 2023 Registration\nhttps://www.research.net/r/AlexandriaVa-Y LC-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:Boards & Commissions,Commission Meeting,Eco-City,Environment,Env ironmental Policy Commission (EPC),Green Buildings,Recreation Centers,T&ES Events,Workshop 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/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=53417\n\nJoin the Environme ntal Policy Commission (EPC) and their environmental partners to learn how to use your tax dollars to buy HVAC equipment\, replace gas appliances\, and other ways to make your home healthier and more comfortable. Learn wh o qualifies and see demonstrations on how to turn your home into a castle - even if you rent!\n\nLocation: Patrick Henry Recreation Center\, 4653 Ta ney Ave.\nContact Person: Melissa Atwood\nContact Phone: 703.201.7993\nCon tact Email: melissa.atwood@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\n Tags: Boards & Commissions\, Commission Meeting\, Eco-City\, Environment\, Environmental Policy Commission (EPC)\, Green Buildings\, Recreation Cent ers\, T&ES Events\, Workshop\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http ://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=53417\n\nWeb resou rces:\n\nEPC Website\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/EPC\n DTEND:20230826T193000Z DTSTAMP:20230816T033151Z DTSTART:20230826T180000Z GEO:38.816255;-77.111492 LOCATION:Patrick Henry Recreation Center\, 4653 Taney Ave. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Turning Your Home into a Castle TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:80be980a-6762-4d10-9800-a460a29a555b URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/EPC X-COA-DTSTAMP:20230816T033151Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR