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s.com Newcomers& Community Guide What’s Shaking Old Town? Neighbors rattled by Robinson Terminal South demolition. By Vernon Miles Old Town Civic Association, and Gazette Packet several Old Town citizens speak- ing at the meeting said that the obinson Terminal South is vibrations from the construction Photos by John Bordner Rgoing through demolition, were rattling nearby homes. Citi- and neighbors say they zens shared accounts of dishes can feel it. While developer EYA being broken and doorways dam- proved that the vibrations from aged. But representatives from construction work falls within the developer EYA said the vibrations standard set by City Council, local were expected. residents argued that a stricter “We said from the beginning standard be put in place. On Aug. that construction will create vibra- 19 in City Council’s Sister Cities tions,” said Adam Hayes, director World War II veterans are joined Aug. 20 by volunteers from Team Red, White and room, the Ad Hoc Monitoring of engineering for EYA. “That’s the Blue at American Legion Post 24 for a V-J Day celebration honoring the service of Group on Waterfront Construction nature of the work we do. This is the veterans. met to bring residents and devel- in the plan and we follow the opers to the same table to discuss plan.” the problems. “It is normal to feel vibrations Eyewitnesses to History Katy Cannady, representing the See Neighbors, Page 3 WWII veterans gather for V-J Day celebration. On Display By Jeanne Theismann ater, V-J Day will always be Aug. 14,” said Pearl The expanding scope of Gazette Packet Harbor survivor Jay Groff. “It’s the day that Ja- pan surrendered even though the formal cer- Alexandria’s public art projects. t 91-years-old, Air Force Col. Kim Ching emony took place in September.” (ret.) was the youngster among World Due to time differences and the international By Vernon Miles director for the Office of the Arts, AWar II veterans who gathered Aug. 20 dateline, some countries observe V-J Day on Aug. Gazette Packet has higher sights. at American Legion Post 24 in Old Town 15 while President Harry Truman declared Sept. On Aug. 22, the Office of the to commemorate Victory Over Japan Day, other- 2 the official day of observation in the U.S. raffic Control boxes are Arts hosted a Public Art Annual wise known as V-J Day. Doug Gurka, a Vietnam veteran and commander Tmetal containers. They Workplan Meeting to look through “To those of us who served in the Pacific The- See Eyewitnesses, Page 7 help make sure the traf- potential sites for public art fic lights run smoothly, but they’ve projects. Every year, the group never been accused of being beau- meets to lay out a slate or projects tiful. That changed in 2015 when for the next two fiscal years. the City of Alexandria Office of the Ruggiero said the main question Arts created a public art program facing the group is whether to con- where 12 boxes would be wrapped tinue focusing on smaller street art in art. The program returned and or push for bigger, more involved spread across the city in early projects. 2016. The Traffic Control Box art “We’re looking at things like traf- is one of the most visible public fic boxes, but do we want to do art projects from the Office of the more or look at other projects?”

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World War II. V-J Day. Postage U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2016 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Neighbors Rattled by Robinson Terminal South Demolition From Page 1 and [feel] concerns about the impact on your home,” said David Miller, president of Seismic Surveys “But typically, the home can withstand more vibration than the people in it.” So far, Miller said he was unaware of any claims of damage being filed yet and pre- sented data about vibration levels from the site, but residents say their experiences have been different. Some residents said they’d “We said from the beginning that construction will create vibrations.” — Adam Hayes, director of engineering for EYA tried to reach out by phone or email to EYA but were ignored. “Who cares what the numbers are?” said Bert Ely, co-chair of the Friends of the Alex- andria Waterfront, “There are damages.” “This is about greed, and we need to know Photo contributed if the city is a part of that,” said Nick Kunesh, one of the residents who said his dishes were being rattled by the vibrations com- ing from the construction site. Ultimately, members of the Ad Hoc Moni- toring Group said they believed EYA needed to do a better job responding to the local Map of the homes affected by Robinson Terminal South vibrations. community. “If the developers had been more com- time of damages. Allison Silberberg attended the meeting as municative and helped us understand, you The representatives from EYA agreed to an audience member but stepped forward wouldn’t have all these people here,” said “Who cares what the checking homes to establish a baseline for to try and help the group reach a compro- Barbara Saperstone, representing the Wa- current damages. Ely and other Old Town mise. EYA agreed to publish weekly updates terfront Place Homeowner’s Association. numbers are? There are residents suggested that construction at the about the seismic activity from the site. The “You need to regain our trust.” site be halted while those surveys were be- developer also agreed to focus on areas of Saperstone also said she was wary that damages.” ing conducted. Other residents threatened the project that didn’t involve heavy vibra- once EYA and the neighboring Carr hotel — Bert Ely, co-chair of the Friends to picket the site and sue the developers. tions until the survey results were collected. were finished with construction they would of the Alexandria Waterfront “I figured this was where it was headed,” After hearing from residents who said their be equally unresponsive to claims of dam- said Rex Muller, project manager for EYA homes adjacent to those covered by current age from homes settling. LLC. “That someone would say ‘stop devel- seismological surveys were also being af- Pete Mensinger, special project manager “We want to make sure we stop and look opment,’ but we can’t. The approval pro- fected, EYA agreed to extend the survey to for the Plan Review staff, said the best at the damages to report them now,” said cess had an agreed upon standard. If there connected structures. course of action for both groups would be Mensinger. “That way we can create a are people here feeling vibrations or expe- The next meeting will be held on Sept. for the developer to check on what dam- benchmark of what’s existing now. We need riencing damage, we want to take care of 12. Anyone seeking to file a complaint about ages already existed in the nearby homes to establish a baseline for current damage. that, but it’s unrealistic to say that [we construction is encourages to call the Help so there wouldn’t be debate later about [EYA] will keep a record of seismic activity, should not develop]. That site cannot be line: 703.746.HELP or use the city’s what was pre-existing. so people in homes: record the date and developed without people feeling it.” Mayor call.click.connect link on the City webpage.

Upcoming Trials Commonwealth Attorney’s Office braces for a flurry of murder trials.

By Vernon Miles murder codefendants at anyone time to my The Pit ing to select a trial date on Sept. 15, 2016. ❖ Gazette Packet knowledge.” CW v. Alvaro Saenz-Castro: Set for sentenc- Castro, Guerrero-Umana, and Gomez-Sorto are ing on Oct. 20, 2016. all charged in connection with the murder of Edwin ❖ CW v. Reinaldo Portillo Membrano: Set for a Almandarez on Nov. 28, 2015. all 2016 and early 2017 are sched- The North Side of Old Town Murders hearing to select a trial date on Oct. 13, 2016. ❖ uled to be a busy time for the Com CW v Rashad Adkins: Set for a jury trial the Saenz-Castro and Membrano are charged with the S. Alfred Street Robbery/Homicide F week of Jan. 23, 2017. Adkins is charged with the murder of Jose Luis Ferman Perez on Nov. 9, 2015. ❖ CW v. George McGee: Set for a jury trial the monwealth Attorney’s Office. Over murder of Shakkan Elliot-Tibbs, a 22-year-old In April, Leidi Granados Gutierrez pled guilty as an week of Sept. 19, 2016. the next few months, the Commonwealth Woodbridge Resident murdered July 2, 2015. accomplice and was committed to the Department McGee is charged with the murder of Melaku Attorney’s Office will prosecute 10 murder ❖ CW v. Brian Bolar: Set for a jury trial the week of Juvenile Justice. Abraha, who was robbed on March 28, 2016, and cases. of Oct. 3, 2016. Bolar is charged with the murder died as a result of his injuries on April 1. of Leon Williams, a 37-year-old father of two on Cora Kelly “My office has a truly unprecedented Oct. 8, 2015. ❖ CW v. Boris Rosa Castro: Set for sentencing on West End Domestic-Related Murder amount of murders going on right now,” ❖ CW v. Dijuan Clark: Set for a preliminary hear- Oct. 27, 2016. ❖ CW v. Clarence Terry: Set for a hearing to se- said Commonwealth Attorney Bryan Porter ing on Sept. 26, 2016. Dijuan Clark is charged with ❖ CW v. Edwin Guerrero-Umana: Set for jury lect a trial date on Aug. 25, 2016. Terry is charged said in an email. “We have never had this the murder of Saquan Hall, a suspect in the inves- trial the week of March 6, 2017. with the murder of Shakeel Baldon on May 5, tigation of Clark’s brother, Pierre Clark’s, murder. ❖ CW v. Jonathan Gomez-Sorto: Set for a hear- 2016. many … We have never had more than four Hall was killed on July 2. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2016 ❖ 3 Alexandria OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM COMING SOON $1,100,000 221 N Pitt Street. Fabulously updated c.1800 historically- plaqued 3-Bd, 2.5 Ba. w/original floors, off- st parking, an entire one-floor MBR suite w/cherry built-ins. Granite/SS/cherry wood kitchen, deep courtyard, convert Rosemont $925,000 Alexandria $890,000 outbuilding to 203 North View Terrace. Lovely 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath 8122 Stacey Rd. One of a kind country retreat with convenient close- in living. Custom built 4 level home filled with windows, 4 bedrooms, studio/shop, 1-block colonial just a few blocks from the the King St. Metro, 3 baths, home office & 4th level future expansion space. Sunning King St. Owner is shops & restaurants! Built in 1920 with abundant charm and outdoor living area with large deck, pergola plus hot tub for serene licensed Realtor. character. Nearly 2900 sq. ft. of interior space on 3 finished relaxing or festive summer parties. Scenic GW Parkway commuting levels. Beautiful yard with a deck and manicured lawn with along the Potomac River. Enjoy all the benefits of Ft. Hunt community Karen Kearns plenty of room for expansion if desired. living including Waynewood Elementary School. Call today for viewing. 703-244-6101 Christine Garner 703-587-4855 Greg Koons 703-209-7678•Joni Koons 703-209-7277

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4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Expanding Scope of Alexandria’s Public Art Projects From Page 1 there’s a space where it says ‘public posals to be presented in September. said Ruggiero. “We like having those art here,’” said Ruggiero. “The way Michele Longo, curator of education inexpensive, quick turnaround types that we’re doing this project is not tra- at Gadsby’s Tavern, says the staff there of projects.” ditionally how it’s done. This has been is excited to see the new proposals for But Ruggiero said the Public Art fun for everybody. We’re excited about public art. program is already taking on bigger this concept.” “One of our big goals is to generate projects such as the redesign of the At Lake Cook, city staff is planning dialogue about stories that might get Simpson Park Playground near the on reconfiguring the four-acre lake missed and help attract new audi- Mount Vernon Recreation Center and near Eisenhower Avenue to help with ences to historic sites; people who the city’s work reconfiguring Lake the city’s stormwater runoff. don’t think of themselves as history Cook. Both projects, Simpson Park “They’re building capacity there, but as much as art people,” said Longo. also making it more user friendly,” said “We’re excited to work with [the art- Ruggiero. “The plans are to put in a ists]. It’s very much a team process.”

Photo contributed “One of our big goals is to path with some boardwalk to make Longo said artists have shown a use of the lake. The lake is stocked particular interest in the complicated generate dialogue about with fish by the state, so this will pro- and labor intensive process of bring- stories that might get vide extra fishing opportunities. Simi- ing ice to the tavern and the mostly lar to what we’re doing with Simpson undocumented lives of the slaves who missed and help attract Park … we’re working to integrate lived and worked at the tavern. public art into the design for the site.” Ruggiero said as the group looks new audiences to historic Ruggiero said the group is continu- Traffic Control box redecorated as around for the next public art project, ing to look through the city’s Capital public art. most of the focus is on the Four Mile sites.” Improvement Plan for projects, like Run Conservatory in Arlandria and — Michele Longo, curator of Simpson Park and Lake Cook, that could historic source material without becoming the Burke Branch Library. education at Gadsby’s Tavern include public art. But the city does not have a historic marker. Ruggiero says both are areas where the a traditional public art program Ruggiero “We’re working with the staff at Gadsby’s city currently has no public art on display. Playground in particular, have public says other cities have, so the Office of the to gather materials to do a site project based And yet, Ruggiero says both are popular art built into the redesign rather than Arts has to lobby for allocated funding in on the history of the tavern,” said Ruggiero. stops for city residents or those just pass- set aside as an afterthought. every year’s budget. “The focus is on stories lesser told than ing through the area. “The artist has been a part of the Ruggiero says one of the next big upcom- what’s usual at Gadsby’s. It’s a fairly inno- On Sept. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in City’s Hall’s design team since the beginning of ing public art projects is a collaboration with vative type program to be doing.” Sister Cities Room, the group will meet the project … where usually the de- Gadsby’s Tavern. The project, called Time According to Ruggiero, artists are meet- again to decide which projects to propose sign team puts together a site and and Place, focuses on art that implements ing with the staff and putting together pro- to City Council in the fall.

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Crews of the four international sailboats hoisted their champagne The start of the first international race, with the boats tacking upwind glasses in a toast to sailing and good sportsmanship before the races. toward the Wilson Bridge. Old Dominion Boat Club Hosts Sailing Regatta

he Old Dominion Boat Club, regatta when she served as an honorary drawing on its 135-year history, crewmember of the ODBC boat that raced T held its first ODBC Cup Invita against a British-crewed sailboat during the tional Regatta on Saturday, 2014 Labor Day weekend. That race was Aug. 20. The highlight of the races was the part of a series of US-UK competitions that international division featuring crews from formed part of the city’s commemoration Great Britain, Australia, Canada and the of the British Navy’s raid on Washington United States. The USA sailboat won the during the second year of the War of 1812. four-race series on the Potomac. In her post-race remarks, she urged the Boat Each international crew sailed equivalent Club to host regular regattas in the future, S2 7.9 class boats on a course between the and the club’s Regatta Committee took her Wilson Bridge and Reagan National Airport. advice to heart The start/finish line was a buoy opposite Five years after its 1880 founding, the the Boat Club’s south pier. Aaron Boat Club staged its first rowing regatta, Boesenecker skippered the winning USA one featuring its own members. In 1887, boat, “Too Many Cooks,” which was spon- the ODBC hosted a commonwealth-wide sored by the ODBC. John Stanley-Whythe Members of the winning crew, representing the USA, include Bob State Regatta, formally called the Virginia led the second place British craft, Austra- Gotthardt, second from left, skipper Aaron Boesenecker, Judith Eastwood, Association of Amateur Oarsman. During lian Pete Leavy’s crew was third, and Cana- and LaDonna Curzon. Mayor Allison Silberberg, right, and ODBC president the Aug. 20 sailing regatta, area high school dian Paul Dubras skippered the Canadian Richard Banchoff, left, presented the championship trophy. athletes who form the 2016 ODBC Select boat. Crew team rowed down to the club during In pre-race ceremonies at 9 a.m., the dria Mayor Allison Silberberg offered brief also helped present awards during a post- the opening ceremony to show support for ODBC regatta committee assembled the remarks, and everyone hoisted a cham- race cookout at 5 p.m. the sailing crews. sailboat crews on the club’s dock. Alexan- pagne toast to successful races. The mayor Silberberg provided the inspiration for the — Michael K. Bohn

MSA Names New Memorial Service Board Members Planned Metropolitan School of the Arts of Alex- A Funeral andria recently expanded its Alexandria/ Mass celebrat- Kingstowne campus to include its Academy ing the life of and studio classes, upon closing its Lorton Roland campus. Alexandria/Kingstowne MSA head- Branford quarters now provides newly renovated Gomez has space for its Academy, studios and soon-to- been sched- be constructed Black Box theatre. It also uled for welcomed four new board members, includ- Saturday, ing: Jeff Lovett of Motley Fool of Alexan- Aug. 27 at 11 Photo Contributed dria; Cos Dimaggio of Tauri Group of Fairfax a.m. at Roland Station; Kusuma Aralere of Gainesville; Blessed Branford Gomez David Patterson of Tech Enabled Solutions Sacrament in Leesburg; Jim Anderson of Fairfax Sta- Catholic Church, 1427 W. tion, of the Anderson Company; and Peter Photo Contributed Braddock Road. Gomez died Aug. Van Aartrikj of the Aartrikj Company in Al- From left: Cos Dimaggio of Tauri Group of Fairfax Station; Kusuma 11 at the age of 86. exandria. See www.metropolitanarts.org for Aralere of Gainesville; David Patterson of Tech Enabled Solutions in more information. Leesburg; and Jeff Lovett of Motley Fool of Alexandria.

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WWII veterans Robert Augustad, Kim Ching, Jay Groff and Warden Foley at the American Legion Post 24 Aug. 20 commemoration of V-J Day. Eyewitnesses to History From Page 1 Blue joined members of Post 24 to assist of American Legion Post 24 in Alexandria, the veterans, who shared some of their spearheaded the gathering, which included wartime experiences. 11 veterans from WWII along with many “When we heard the news of Japan’s sur- more from Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm render, we weren’t sure if it was a joke,” and Iraq and Afghanistan. said Ching, who was a teenager living in “These are America’s heroes,” said Col. Pearl Harbor when it was bombed in 1941. Mike Mixon (USAF ret.). “I am standing on “But standing aboard the USS Missouri as the shoulders of giants.” the formal surrender was signed, we real- Volunteers from Team Red, White and ized that the war was finally over.”

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www.AlexandriaGazette.com Officer Jim Bazzle: At Parade Rest @AlexGazette An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered By Dana Lawhorne Corporal Bazzle was in friend. Community policing to homes and businesses. Published by Following the death of retired Alexandria Police Cor- charge of the school safety was invented well before Local Media Connection LLC poral Jim Bazzle in 2003, Dana Lawhorne, then an patrols in addition to all his retired police chiefs started Alexandria Police detective, honored the contributions of 1606 King Street Corporal Bazzle with this tribute published in the Gazette other duties. He was a fre- writing books about it 25 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Packet on June 5, 2003. More than a dozen years later quent visitor to the school. years later. Free digital edition delivered to and in light of the national focus of policing, this piece The highlight of the year was Corporal Bazzle retired in your email box. 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Cyclists? Editor Emeritus: To the Editor: Mary Anne Weber I am surprised that one person’s CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 proposed solution to the bicyclist Circulation Manager: “problem” in Old Town is to ticket Ann Oliver [email protected] cyclists for running stop signs.

Cyclists will not stop running stop A Connection Newspaper signs, just as we cannot stop cars The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed from running stop signs, stop cars weekly to selected homes in the from exceeding the speed limit on City of Alexandria. Any owners or occupants of premises that the beltway, or stop people from do not wish to receive the paper can notify the publisher by telephone at 703-778-9426 jay walking. These things will con- or by email to tinue, regardless of the level of [email protected], and the distributor will be notified to enforcement. discontinue service.

Steve Artley/Gazette Packet The better solution would seem to be to find a way so that bicy- clists did not have to stop when traveling through Old Town. On the bike route from Roosevelt Is- land or D.C. to Mt. Vernon, the only stop signs are in Old Town (except for a couple more between Old Town and Mt. Vernon). See Letters, Page 10 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion VARIETY Lifesaving Conversations Every Day STORE 15-24, so the indi- tion Newspaper’s social media pages. Examples Est. 1958 Take one action for vidual and societal of activities people can pledge to do include: toll of suicide is real. - Following PRS Facebook and Twitter pages awareness of National In preparation for - Submitting a selfie showing support of National Suicide Pre- National Suicide Prevention Week Suicide Prevention vention Week NSPW - Participating in the American Foundation which starts Sept. 5, for Suicide Prevention’s walk on Sept. 24, or week #MindsMatter. PRS has teamed up the National Alliance on Mental Illness walk with Connection on Sept. 24 By Wendy Gradison Newspapers to host - Taking a stress test CEO, PRS, Inc. the second annual - Sharing the campaign with family and Wendy Gradison. #MindsMatter Social friends Experience t’s 3 p.m. School’s out. Like clockwork, Media Campaign. - Setting a personal goal to improve mental the Nostalgia alerts start ringing, letting our crisis Visit prsinc.org/mindsmatter. We designed the health Iworkers know that young people are out campaign to encourage the community to - Reading and sharing stories about individu- of an old-time of class, and they need to talk. pledge to do something that raises awareness als who have survived a suicide attempt and/ “Hi, I don’t know who to talk to. I don’t know about suicide prevention. or helping individuals cope with thoughts of Five & Dime Store what to do.” Every day PRS, a local nonprofit Our #MindsMatter campaign uses social suicide helping those with mental health is- media as a catalyst for conversation - Signing up for a suicide prevention work- “If we don’t have it, sues and facing life crises, gets texts Commentary and action to prevent suicide. shop like these through our CrisisText Con- Our campaign deputizes the com- Each year, more than 42,000 Americans die you don’t need it.” nect textline. munity, providing ways to “pledge” by suicide. Despite this statistic, for every Our trained volunteers respond and engage to spread the word, change minds and save death, 278 people manage to move past Hollin Hall in life-saving conversations with teens and oth- lives. This is an especially important way to thoughts of suicide and survive. By participat- Shopping Center ers who are facing life crises, steering them to reach younger people with a message of hope. ing in the #MindsMatter campaign, you can help and safety. Having dialogues and making The #MindsMatter pledge outlines activities play a role making it okay to discuss suicide 7902 Fort Hunt Rd., it easier to discuss problems before crisis oc- that people can do to make a difference and and mental health issues openly. Take the Alexandria, VA 22308 curs is key to preventing suicides. After all, sui- spread awareness before, during and after the pledge. It may just save a life. cide is the 10th leading cause of death nation- week. Anyone can take the pledge by visiting 703-765-4110 wide and second leading cause for people aged www.prsinc.org/mindsmatter or the Connec- [email protected]

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2016 ❖ 9 Opinion Rio Shows Why Investing in Clean Water Is Necessary

By John Hill While this sounds extreme, the Potomac lenges — increasingly strict regulations, our city’s infrastructure needs for the next Chairman, River was in similar shape just 60 years ago. aging infrastructure, and a swelling popu- 20 years. Planning our investments in ad- Alexandria Renew Enterprises The river was considered a national disgrace lation — this is an investment we will need vance enables us to be financially sustain- and contained one gallon of disease-laden to continue in the years to come. able because it prepares us for necessary ecently, U.S. Olympic marathon sewage for every six gallons of water. For these reasons, AlexRenew’s board of capital projects. The fact that our rate in- swimmer Haley Anderson dis- Fortunately, the Potomac is in significantly directors — volunteers appointed by City creases have been relatively modest and Rcussed with NPR her 6.2-mile better shape today. Just this March, the Council who live in Alexandria and pay an consistent over the years is a testament to open-water swim off Potomac Conservatory gave the river its AlexRenew bill — propose a 1.5 percent our ability to anticipate Alexandria’s future Copacabana Beach at the Rio games. One highest grade ever as part of its annual re- annual increase in our overall revenue over needs. point of discussion: swimming for port card. The region’s wastewa- each of the next two years starting Oct. 1, Part of AlexRenew’s 2040 Vision is to en- more than two hours in heavily ter utilities, including AlexRenew, 2016. able local citizens the opportunity to estab- polluted water during which Commentary have played an instrumental role For typical Alexandria residents, this lish a personal connection with local wa- Anderson expected to swallow in bringing the Potomac’s water would mean a $.61 increase on their terways so that we can eat local fish and several mouthfuls of water. quality to its highest level in several gen- monthly bill. This increase, which is less swim in local streams. To host the Olympics, Rio pledged col- erations. than half the cost of a small Starbucks cof- As I watch the Rio games, I’m reminded lect and treat 80 percent of its overall sew- Our investments in infrastructure allow fee, ensures that we have the financial foun- just how far we’ve come toward this goal age. Because of this failed promise, some us to protect public health and the environ- dation to enable people and infrastructure in the past 60 years. 1,400 athletes were at risk of becoming ill ment because they enable us to clean about to clean wastewater from Alexandria and from contact with contaminated water ac- 35 million gallons of dirty water every day. parts of Fairfax County in the most sustain- cording to an Associated Press study. Lev- In Alexandria alone, we’ve invested almost able, efficient, and innovative ways pos- Learn more about the proposed rate increase at www.alexrenew.com/rates. AlexRenew also will hold els of disease-causing microbes are so high, $900 million in our city’s clean water infra- sible. a public rate hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. swallowing just three teaspoons of water structure — that is $2,768 per customer When considering any potential rate in- in its Environmental Center at 1800 Limerick St., could cause illness. served by AlexRenew. As we face new chal- crease, our board examines and considers Alexandria. Letters Neglected Dog Left to Die From Page 8 ity. Like Mr. Williams I, too, take Perhaps, as part of the Water- strong exception with Harold front redesign in Old Town, a way Knudsen’s apologia for slavery Animal Welfare could be found to have the bike (letter, Aug. 11-17, 2016) but the route go along the river. (I agree way to deal with such a viewpoint League offering that the proposed Royal Street so- is not by silencing it but airing it lution does not make much sense.) in the marketplace of ideas. reward for How about eliminating the Craig Taylor north-south stop signs on Union Alexandria information. Street, and only have stop signs for n Sunday, Aug. 14, the east-west traffic? A progressive Flooding Animal Welfare League solution might be to make the Oof Alexandria (AWLA) West half of Union Street one way Unresolved was contacted by a couple who south, with the east half being for had discovered a dog abandoned bicycles only. I see this kind of so- To the Editor: in a crate under a bush on Patrick lution in other cities. Just recently, a great deal of in- Street in Old Town Alexandria. The goal should be to encour- terest has been shown in investi- The crate was dirty, containing fe- age more bicycling, not make bi- gating the after effects of the flood- ces and urine. The dog, cycling more difficult. If we can get ing of Ellicott City, Md. Much like AWLA a black and brown male more people out on bicycles, there Alexandria, Ellicott City was Yorkshire terrier mix may even be substantial savings founded some 244 years ago, and wearing a purple collar for Medicare over time. has been overdeveloped to the with no tags or microchip, was Mike Schauer point that developments are in- transported to VCA Alexandria Old Town creasingly depositing large vol- Animal Hospital for emergency umes of rain water on its streets care. and in the Potomac at an alarm- An examination of the non-re- Missed ing frequency. Since Alexandria is sponsive animal revealed a dog, not too far removed from Ellicott coat matted with filth, suffering Opportunity City’s area of rainfall, and we are from dehydration and labored To the Editor: developing at an extremely rapid breathing — a possible case of se- Your tepid response to letter rate on the waterfront, we should vere heatstroke. Despite treat- writer Mark C. Williams’ call (Aug. be paying greater attention to our ment, the dog could not be re- 18-24, 2016) to suppress opinion flooding abatement needs. vived. AWLA has requested a — “The Gazette Packet frequently Some people are under the im- necropsy to confirm the cause of publishes letters with which it dis- pression that waterfront flooding death. Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s reward flyer. agrees” — missed an opportunity only occurs around King and AWLA is asking the public for to address a larger issue, namely, Union streets, but that assumption any information about the identity nate or by mail to AWLA/EAAN should not be left unattended or the function of letters to the edi- is wrong. (Although that particu- of this dog and is offering a reward Fund, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Al- without access to water. The AWLA tor in a democratic society as a lar area is flooded a number of for any facts that lead to the suc- exandria, VA 22304. This fund is asks that rather than allowing an forum for the free expression of times throughout the year, this is cessful conviction and prosecution used to provide rewards in crimi- animal to suffer in the city of Al- ideas and opinions. mainly due to the city not ensur- of the person(s) responsible. nal investigations of animal abuse exandria, it be brought to the shel- Opinion pages, of which letters ing that the back flow preventer Anyone who would like to con- and neglect and to provide veteri- ter for assistance. For more infor- to the editor are a subset, are by installed a year or so ago has tribute to the AWLA End Animal nary care for animals rescued from mation, call Chief Brian Rees of their very nature vehicles for read- worked satisfactorily.) As some Abuse and Neglect Fund can do- these situations. Animal Services at 703-746-5582, ers to weigh in on the issues of the others may recall, Hurricane Isabel nate online at AWLA emphasizes that in situa- or email day; constrained not by content struck Alexandria in 2003, and www.AlexandriaAnimals.org/do- tions of extreme heat, animals [email protected]. but by space, decorum, and civil- See Letters, Page 11 10 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters

From Page 10 lation, the city cited 11 cyclists during “peak #1 Real Estate Brand Online* Unmatched Property Exposure on 725+ caused a great deal of damage (especially hour.” Seventeen months after installation | to vehicles) throughout the entire water- the city cited 14 cyclists during “peak hour” Websites | 110-Year Legacy front. Due to this, residents of the Backyard (week of Sept 14 - 22). “Peak hour” is the Hallowing Point River Estates Boats development lost most of their cars highest hourly count during the observa- 5909 River Drive, Lorton VA parked in their underground garage, and tion period. Using the highest one hour 6B, 4.5BT, waterfront home w/ deep Harborside residents lost a number of ve- count does not provide a meaningful mea- water/boat. EZ to DC, 7600 sf custom hicles parked inside its street level garage. sure of actual usage. When residents home w/ pano views, dock, gentle In fact, I stood in over two feet of water in counted, during five rush hours there was slope to elevation. Spacious RMS, the Harborside garage the night the hurri- an “average” of only three cyclists per hour chefs kitchen w/ elevator, master suite. $1,995,999 cane hit. and some of those rode on the sidewalk. Susan Gray Chambers The Alexandria City Council approved the Most of the time the bike lanes are com- highly contested Waterfront Plan in which (703) 203-9900 pletely empty. The Bicycle Master Plan in- MLS # FX8632686 $33.1 million was allocated for a prom- cludes a performance measure for number enade along the waterfront that will also of miles of bicycle lanes/facilities installed. Open House Sunday 2-4pm Old Town serve as a major restraint to flooding, ac- Adding a performance measure to deter- 121 Queen Street, Alexandria VA cording to the city engineers. However, mine usage of these lanes was suggested, GARAGE Brick TH 2BR 2.5BA +Entry many citizens, (including maritime engineer but not included. When the issue of mea- Tony Kupersmith, who has a great deal of Level FR/Library. Eat-In French suring usage was raised, a City Council Country Kitchen, Half Bath on Main maritime experience) did not agree with the member wrote, “For me, as I’ve said from Level Steps from the Potomac, shops city flooding plan. On a number of occa- the beginning, this project was never about and restaurants! LOCATION! Private sions, I asked the city to ask the Army Corps usage of the bike lanes, and always about patio. $1,150,000 of Engineers to come in and review our how we improve the safety of the corridor Jolee Rubin (703) 548-0697 plans, but to no avail. for vehicles, pedestrians and bikers alike.” MLS # AX9739594 We are therefore now at a point where And what was the safety issue on King Street Open House Sunday 2-4pm nothing has been done in the last year to that bike lanes would solve? The chart pro- Hollin Hills curb flooding, which is especially egregious vided to City Council before installation of 7102 Rebecca Drive, Alexandria VA since we have six new major developments the green bike lanes showed total bicycle Stellar Charles Goodman Design beginning to take shape along an eight- and pedestrian crashes in the past five years Hollin Hills residence! Expanded/ block waterfront stretch. The Alexandria was one pedestrian crash. updated/ renovated, 4-5 beds, 2 City Council should not have allowed all of The parking lane on King Street was re- huge/gorgeous baths, 1/2 acre these developments to occur simulta- moved to install these bike lanes, the lane wooded/private lot! Walls of windows neously; two at a time would have been which had provided safety for residents in- front/side/back! $847,000 Lyssa Seward (703) 298-0562 more practical and prudent. Although flood- cluding safe entry to and egress from resi- MLS # FX9725630 ing abatement was always highlighted as dents’ driveways and safe pickups, drop- Willow Ponds the principal reason for waterfront devel- offs, deliveries, contractor and guest park- 5022 Whisper Willow Drive, opment, yet concern for flooding has taken ing, etc. on this busy street. In spite of pro- a back seat to high density developments. Fairfax VA viding safety for residents, the city said the Large colonial home on premium lot This needs to be addressed immediately parking lane had not been adequately used. before we suffer the same fate as those re- backing to heavily treed common And what data supported this conclusion? area. Gourmet country kitchen, sile- siding in Ellicott City. As Santayana has said, The chart provided to City Council before stone counters, deluxe appliances, “those who do not remember the past are removal of the parking lane showed that hardwood floors, and adjoining family condemned to repeat it.” staff drove down King Street to count room. $754,950 Townsend A. “Van” Van Fleet parked cars only 20 times in one year and Steve Deleyiannis (703) 966-6062 Alexandria reported “average vehicles parked” based MLS # FX9735291 on this minimal data. Open House Questionable Accurate data are critical, but are mean- Sunday 2-4pm Old Town ingless if statistically insignificant, inter- 117 Harvard Street, Alexandria VA Data preted incorrectly, or ignored. As the writer Updated and move-in ready! 1 block of the previous letter said, the city should from King St. Metro, front porch, new To the Editor: “ensure that the information is reliable, wood flrs., roof, windows, a/c. A recent letter pointed to questionable valid and, most of all, accurately reflect the Stainless appl., gas fp, 2 ample brs, data the city is using to support decisions. topic under discussion.” Residents want to 2 baths, large patio + pkg! An example cited was the inflated number have confidence in data used for the city’s $680,000 of Bikeshare members. decisions, especially when those decisions Bonnie Rivkin (703) 598-7788 MLS # AX9745321 Another example of questionable data is impact their daily lives. the data used to justify and evaluate the Louise Welch Open House Sunday 1-4pm green King Street bike lanes. Before instal- Alexandria Overlook Terrace 1905 Scroggins Road, Alexandria VA Private Oasis right in the middle of Alexandria City. 3 BR 1 BA on a COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP For the beautifully landscaped yard. unlearned, Renovated kitchen, hardwoods, lower Good Shepherd Catholic level family room, sunroom, Metro, Church Mass Schedule Open House. $599,000 Saturday: old age is 5:00 pm Vigil Mass Cathy D’Antuono (703) 819-3077 6:30 pm Vigil Mass winter; MLS # AX9681601 (en Español) Monday- Sunday: Saturday: for the 7:30 am; 9:00 am 9:00 am Mass (with Sign Language (Rosary at 8:30 am) learned it Alexandria 310 King St. | Alexandria, VA 22314 | 703.518.8300 Interpreter and Children’s Liturgy of En Español: *comScore, Jan.-Dec. 2015. 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Email announcements to gazette@ connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, time, location, description and contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- fore event.

ONGOING Exhibit: “The Silent World.” Through Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at Gallery @Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. “The Silent World” explores the intricacies of creativity and the effect of society, education, and age on the creative process. Students are asked to respond to the prompt: “95% of the ocean is still unexplored. Make something that’s never been seen before that you think lives in the deep ocean.” Their

responses will make up the Silent Photos Courtesy of Mount Vernon Estate World Exhibit and lead to conversations about the way creative nature changes over time. Free. Visit www.ourconvergence.org for more. Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week. Through Aug. 28, various Colonial Market & Fair times throughout Alexandria. For 10 days and two weekends, more than 50 Alexandria restaurants offer a $35 Returns to Mount Vernon three-course dinner or a $35 dinner Mount Vernon recreates an early-American marketplace with demonstrations, crafts and for two. Visit entertainment at its Colonial Market and Fair on Sept. 17-18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. More than 40 www.AlexandriaRestaurantWeek.com. juried artisans from across the nation will demonstrate their trades and sell their wares. Exhibit: “FUN-derful.” Through Aug. Also, try a hand at 18th century cricket – demonstrations and cricket games will be played 28, gallery hours at Del Ray Artisans throughout the weekend. Free Potomac River sightseeing cruises are available while sup- Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Del plies last. Costumed interpreters will be demonstrating the 18th-century chocolate-making Ray Artisans invites you to a curated process using an authentic colonial recipe. The event is included with regular admission: exhibit humorous art. Free. Visit adults, $20; youth, 6-11 $10; children 5 and under, free. Visit www.mountvernon.org for www.delrayartisans.org for more. more. Fort Hunt Concerts. Through Aug. 28, Sundays 7-8 p.m. at Fort Hunt Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Road. A different band performs each week. Free. Visit www.nps.gov/gwmp for Olympic Champions Camp Free. Call 703-746-5592 or visit p.m. Saturday, 12-3:30 p.m. Sunday more. crocheting, felting, and knitting all of www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Collage and Ceramics – Kathryn incorporates “Triple Play” to engage the flora and fauna featured in mind, body, and soul. Campers Spring Road. The sale offers a wide Horn Coneway. Through Aug. 28, “Materialized Magic: Mythical variety of begonias, including gallery hours at Huntley Meadows participate in reading, STEM, sports, SATURDAY/AUG. 27 Creatures in a Yarn Artistry Habitat.” meditation and more. Prices vary. subtropical species. Free. Visit Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Free. Visit Swim for Engie. 8-10 a.m. at Hunting Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org Visit www.bgcgw.org for more. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ www.kathrynconeway.com for more. Park Pool, 7000 Canterbury Lane. for more. Theatre Camp. Through Sept. 2, greenspring/events.htm. “Dotted Space.” Through Aug. 28, Women of Civil War Alexandria Alexandria Masters Swimming is various times at The Little Theatre of gallery hours at The Target Gallery, Tour. holding a swimathon for Inova’s Through Sept. 3, 7 p.m. Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St. Offering a 105 N. Union St. The exhibit will Schar Cancer Institute in honor of SUNDAY/AUG. 28 Fridays-Saturdays at The Lyceum, variety of camps for age 3 through feature site-specific installations and Engie Mokhtar. It is open to the Children’s Art Workshop. 201 S. Washington St. Learn more 8th grade, covering creative play, 2 p.m. at a series of artist pop-up books that public of all ages who can swim laps. about women’s roles during the Civil acting, singing, dancing, musical The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Artist use dotted lines to demarcate Registration fee is $5. Visit War in Alexandria. Presented by the theatre and improv. Sessions also Kit-Keung Kan offers a workshop for rectilinear spaces. When viewed from www.crowdrise.com/ National Women’s History Museum include comedy, scene study, children based on his art in “Fall, a particular angle, the dotted lines SwimforEngie2016. (NWHM). Tickets are $15, $12 for Shakespeare and drama. Tuition Waves, and White Water.” Free. Call seem like three-dimensional shapes, Mount Vernon Flea Market. 8 a.m.- NWHM members. Visit prices vary. Visit 703-548-0035 for reservations. some of which appear to penetrate 1:30 p.m. at 8717 Fort Hunt Road. Lesson Zero. www.nwhm.com/get-involved/ www.thelittlethetre.com for more. 7 p.m. at Fort Hunt Park, the gallery walls. Free. Visit The flea market features: furniture, event/walking-tours. Community Dance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 8999 Fort Hunt Road. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org for more. Call for Artists: “Dia de los art, china, glass, porcelain, pottery, every third Friday at Hollin Hall www.myspace.com/lessonzero. Cool Yoga. Wednesdays through Aug. Muertos.” books, photographs, lighting, tools, Through Sept. 9, 5 p.m. Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah 31, 7:30 p.m. at Just ASK comic books, vinyl records, novelties Arlington Arts Center is accepting Road. Live music. Tickets are $4. Call Publications and Professional and more. Refreshments will be AUG. 27-SEPT. 23 submission for an annual exhibit. 703-765-4573. Development parking lot, 1900 available for purchase. Free. Visit Face Off 2016. Free to apply Visit Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers a Gallery hours at Mount Vernon Ave. Cool Yoga is a mountvernonfleamarket.wordpress.com www.arlingtonartscenter.org for range of open life drawing sessions Principle Gallery, 208 King St. Face community event taught by Maureen for more. more. for anyone to develop life-drawing Off 2016 is a live painting Clyne. Each class ends with a Senzu Exhibit: Kit Keung Kan. Carlyle House Family Event. 12-3 Through skills further. Drop-in for the session demonstration and exhibition of new Juicery “After Party” with p.m. at Carlyle House, 121 N. Fairfax Sept. 18, gallery hours at The and bring supplies to draw or paint works by artists Cindy Procious, Mia complimentary cold pressed juices. St. Decorate an 18th century fan, Athenaeum, 201 S. Prince St. Kit live models. Fee ranges from $8-$12. Bergeron and Elizabeth Floyd. Free. Free. Visit www.prasadayoag.com for paint a selfie (self-portrait), make a Keung Kan is a Hong Kong-American All skill levels are welcome. Del Ray Visit www.principlegallery.com for more. necklace and play colonial games. artist and physicist who interprets Artisans is located at 2704 Mount more. Family Golf Days. Through Aug. 31, This event is designed for children traditional Chinese landscape Vernon Ave. Visit all day at Pinecrest Golf Course, 6600 ages 3-12, but all are welcome. Free. paintings with his passion for the art www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for a Little River Turnpike. Parents pay for Visit www.carlylehouse.org for more. MONDAY/AUG. 29 form as well as his experience in schedule. their 9-hole round of golf and their Ice Cream at Historic Huntley. 1 The Art of Ballroom Dance. 7-7:45 scientific study and research such as Community Yoga. Wednesdays 9:30- son or daughter (ages 8-17) will p.m. at Historic Huntley, 6918 p.m. lesson, 7:45-8:30 p.m. dance at relational concepts and objective 10:30 a.m. and Sundays 7:30-8:45 receive their round and a pull cart Harrison Lane. Make and enjoy hand- The Athenaeum, 201 S. Prince St. abstraction. Free. Visit p.m. at 532YOGA, 532 N. rental for free. Visit cranked ice cream as Huntley’s Harris Learn the foxtrot, waltz, tango, www.nvfaa.org for more. Washington St. Suite 100. No www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/ Mercy in Alexandria Walking family may have done. Discover how swing, salsa, meringue, rumba, cha- experience required to participate in pinecrestgc for more. Tour. the histories of ice cream and cha, and samba. For beginning and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. at weekly community class. Suggested Latin Expressions Exhibit. Through Huntley follow a similar path from advanced dancers. Tickets are $15. Alexandria Visitors Center, 221 King $10 donation. Visit Aug. 31, gallery hours at Torpedo elite luxury to family fare. Tour of ice Email [email protected] or call St. Experience an inside access tour www.532yoga.com. Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. of 19th century Alexandria. Inspired well and Historic Huntley House 703-505-5998. Two dozen artists have contributed by the PBS mini-series “Mercy included. Tickets are $8 for Fairfax to an exhibit titled “Magic and Street,” accompany a trained military FRIDAY/AUG. 26 County residents, $10 for residents. Color.” Visit www.torpedofactory.org Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ AUG. 29-OCT. 24 historian through Civil War-era Film Screening: “Zootopia.” Movie for more. huntley-meadows-park. Exhibit: “Song of the Woods.” Alexandria and learn the actual starts at dusk, activities start at 6 “Materialized Magic.” Through Aug. Face Off 2016 Reception. 1-4 p.m. Gallery hours at Green Springs history behind the TV show. Short p.m. at Four Mile Conservatory 31, gallery hours at Torpedo Factory at Principle Gallery, 208 King St. Garden – Historical House, 4603 tours are $15, private tours for five Center, 4109 Mount Vernon Ave. Arts Center, 105 N. Union St. The Three painters will all be painting the Green Spring Road. Artist Mary are $149. Visit Free. Visit Torpedo Factory Art Center will www.dcmilitarytour.com for more. same model, live in the gallery. Free. Exline displays her abstract house a colony of handmade fabled www.fourmilemovieseries.com. Movies Under the Stars: “Alice in Visit www.principlegallery.com for expressionist paintings. Free. Visit creatures in the New Project Studio more. www.artis.com/maryexline for more. for the month of August. Led by CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Wonderland.” 8 p.m. at Market Square, 301 King St. The public is Virginia artists Stacy Cantrell and Olympic Champions Camp. July 25- invited to attend an outdoor movie Erika Cleveland, more than 130 local Aug. 26, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. at Boys & SATURDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 27-28 TUESDAY/AUG. 30 on a three-story high movie screen. volunteers spent nearly a year Girls Club, 401 N. Payne St. The Begonia Show and Sale. 9 a.m.-4:30 Night at the Museum. 6:30 p.m. at 12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Le Refuge was rated #1 in Alexandria on TripAdvisor. Thank you for your UCM Sacramento Neighborhood brief talk by Mount Vernon’s resident Center, 8792 E. Sacramento Drive. SEPT. 4-OCT. 2 distiller, followed by a whiskey continued support. Join UCM for Night at the Museum, Exhibit: “Impressive Expressions: tasting and seated dinner at the an inaugural art exhibit featuring art Patterning in Clay.” 10 a.m.-6 Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. from children and youth enrolled in p.m. at Scope Gallery, 105 N. Union Tickets are $125. Visit the summer program at the UCM St. See clay art that can be touched, www.mountvernon.org for more. Sacramento Neighborhood Center. held and brought home as a private The Cecilian Players. 8 p.m. at Free. Visit www.ucmagency.org for collection. Free. Visit Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, more. www.scopegallery.org for more. 1427 W. Braddock Road. Violinist Sonya Hayes, clarinetist Parker Gaims, cellist Igor Zubovsky and AUG. 30-SEPT. 25 TUESDAY/SEPT. 6 pianist John McCrary will perform a Exhibit: “A Solo in Abstract.” 10 The Twig Thrift Shop Reopens. 10 program including the Clarinet Trio a.m.-6 p.m. daily at Torpedo Factory a.m. at 106 N. Columbus St. The of Robert Kahn and the Second Piano Art Center, 105 N. Union St. Artist Twig Thrift Shop is full of men’s and Trio of Saint -Saens. Free, but Restaurant Donna K. McGee works in large women’s clothing, furnishings, donations accepted. Contact John format abstract acrylics. Free. Visit jewelry, household goods, books, art McCrary at www.torpedofactory.org for more. and collectibles. Free to attend. Visit [email protected] or www.thetwig.org for more. 703-998-6100 x 103 for more. Summer Specials Simpson Park Garden Stroll. 11 AUG. 30-OCT. 2 a.m.-12 p.m. at 420 E. Monroe St. • Cold Soup Trio Exhibit: “Explorations Part II.” 10 VCE Master Gardeners who maintain FRIDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 9-11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Torpedo Factory Art Simpson Park Demonstration Hope Fest. Various times at Bryant • Stuffed Avocado with Crabmeat Center – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery, Gardens invite Alexandria residents Alternative High School, 2709 105 N. Union St. Artists derive and others to stroll by the gardens. Popkins Lane. Find youth concert and • Fresh Jumbo Softshell Crabs inspiration from contemporary Free. Call 703-228-6414 or email community basketball game. Free. explorations: Africa, the Amazon, [email protected]. Email [email protected] for • Cold Salmon Platter North and South Poles, Mount Putting the Herb Garden to Bed. 7- more. Everest, and more. Free. Visit 8:30 p.m. at Barrett Branch Library, • Beef Wellington www.potomacfiberartsgallery.com 717 Queen St. Topics covered will for more. include what herbs to prune, pull, SATURDAY/SEPT. 10 • Rack of Lamb protect, and bring inside and herbs 9/11 Heroes Run. 8:30 a.m. at Carl that can be planted in fall. Tips and Sandburg Middle School, 8428 Fort • Bouillabaisse SEPT. 1-OCT. 9 techniques for using or preserving cut Hunt Road. Honor our military and • Dover Sole Blackberry Daze. Various times at herbs will also be offered. Free. Visit first responders and remember those MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St. This is www.mgnv.org for more. who died on 9/11 and in the wars • Coq au Vin an adaptation from the novel since. Registration is $22.50-80. Visit “Blackberry Days of Summer” by www.911heroesrun.org for more. Ruth P. Watson. Tickets are $60. Visit SEPT. 6-OCT. 16 Native Plant Sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at www.metrostage.org for more. Photo Exhibit: “Never Forget.” 10 Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green a.m.-5 p.m. daily at Multiple Spring Road. Free. Visit Exposures Gallery – Torpedo Factory www.vnps.org for more. SEPT. 2-OCT. 2 Art Center, 105 N. Union St. The Beyond the Battlefield Walking 127 N. Washington St., Alexandria • 703-548-4661 Art Exhibit: “Fire and Earth.” photographs in this exhibit follow Tour. 10 a.m. starting at the Gallery hours at Del Ray Artisans photographer Alan Sislen’s 15-year Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Smoke-Free Restaurant Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. photographic journey Discover the real-life stories and www.lerefugealexandria.com “Fire and Earth” exhibit celebrates beginning before 9/11, and locations of soldiers, citizens, and these classical elements in a hybrid continuing today. Free. Visit former slaves that inspired the PBS show combining a National ceramic www.multipleexposuresgallery.com drama “Mercy Street” in this walking cup exhibit with a regional 2-D show, for more. tour of Old Town.Tickets are $15. exploring how fire transforms earth. Visit www.leefendallhouse.org for The exhibit is juried by Dan more. Finnegan, an internationally THURSDAY/SEPT. 8 Civil War Artillery Day. 10 a.m.-4 recognized potter. Free. Visit Putting the Herb Garden to Bed. 7- p.m. at Fort Ward, 4301 West www.delrayartisans.org/exhibits. 8:30 p.m. at Burke Branch Library, Braddock Road. The program 4701 Seminary Road. Topics covered features reenactors from the 1st will include what herbs to prune, Connecticut Heavy Artillery, a Union SATURDAY/SEPT. 3 pull, protect, and bring inside and regiment that was stationed at Fort Tea with Lady Washington. 2-3 herbs that can be planted in fall. Tips Ward during the Civil War. The unit p.m. at Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount and techniques for using or will interpret the duties and soldier Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount preserving cut herbs will also be life of typical artillerymen assigned to Vernon. Step back in time and join offered. Free. Visit www.mgnv.org forts in the Washington area. “Lady Washington” for a cozy fireside for more. Activities will include cannon firing tea as she shares memories of her demonstrations in the restored and the General’s life as a young Northwest bastion of the fort, married couple, during the FRIDAY/SEPT. 9 artillery equipment displays, and Revolutionary War, and at their Gentleman Distiller: Whiskey camp life scenarios. Visitors can also beloved Mount Vernon. Following Tasting & Dinner. 6:30-10 p.m. at view the Museum exhibit, “The Art of the program, guests are invited to a Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon the Artilleryman in the Defenses of self-guided exploration of the estate Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon. Washington,” which features a and Mount Vernon’s beautiful The evening begins with a reception variety of original equipment and decorative arts collection. Tickets are at George Washington’s Distillery & personal items. Free. Visit $35. Visit www.mountvernon.org for Gristmill, where guests will get a www.fortward.org for more. more. first-hand look at how whiskey was Lecture: “Bringing Them Home.” produced in Washington’s time. The 11 a.m. at Alexandria Black History event continues on the estate with a Museum, 902 Wythe St. In honor of

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the second anniversary of than 200 artists. Free. Visit Alexandria’s Contrabands and www.artfestival.com/cities/ Freedmen Cemetery Memorial, alexandria. genealogist Char McCargo Bah Kingstowne Area Arts Show. 11 presents her research on the a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 12-5 p.m. descendants of this Alexandria Sunday at Snyder Center, 6450 S. landmark. Bah, who served as the Van Dorn St. Work in a variety of official genealogist on the cemetery media will be on display. Free. Visit project has found over 1000 people www.kingstowneartists.org for more. who are directly related to the contrabands buried at this historic site. Free, $5 suggested donation. SUNDAY/SEPT. 18 Call 703-746-4356 for more. Outlander Tea. 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tea with Lady Washington. 2-3 at Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 p.m. at Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount N. Fairfax St. Celebrate Scottish Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Heritage at the oldest stone house in Vernon. Step back in time and join Alexandria, home of John Carlyle. “Lady Washington” for a cozy Attend the tea and fashion show and fireside tea as she shares memories specialized tour. Tickets are $45. of her and the General’s life as a Visit www.novaparks.com for more. young married couple, during the Revolutionary War, and at their beloved Mount Vernon. Following SEPT. 18-24 the program, guests are invited to a ReelAbilities Film Festival. Various self-guided exploration of the estate times and places throughout and Mount Vernon’s beautiful Northern Virginia. The 5th Annual decorative arts collection. Tickets ReelAbilities Film Festival: Northern are $35. Visit Swirled, altered expressionist cream and sugar set by Debra Vardon of Bethesda. Virginia, powered by the www.mountvernon.org for more. Jewish Community Center of Jonathan Edwards and Seldom Northern Virginia (JCCNV), is a Scene. 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere ‘Impressive Expressions’ Features Kiln Club Members lineup of award-winning feature and Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Impressionist and expressionist art has taken on a new twist as Kiln Club showcase their work that can be touched, short films and a preview of guest Tickets are $29.50. Visit speakers and special events. held and brought home as a private collection. The show will run Sept. 4-Oct. 2 at the Torpedo Factory Art Center Scope www.birchmere.com for more. ReelAbilities is the largest film Gallery, 105 N. Union St. Admission to the gallery is free. Visit www.scopegallery.org for more. festival of its kind in the nation dedicated to showcasing films by and SEPT. 10-21 about people that experience a 33rd Annual Senior Olympics. disability. Opening and Closing Various times at various locations. Nights: advance tickets are $18 for Participants over 50 years old will adults, $15 for JCCNV members, participate in track and field, seniors (65+), and for groups of 10 swimming, diving, tennis, table or more, $10 students with valid tennis, golf, miniature golf, ten pin student ID. All tickets are $20 the bowling, Wii bowling, scrabble, day of the opening and closing duplicate bridge, cribbage, Mexican events. Other ticket prices vary. Visit train dominoes, pickleball, www.northernva.reelabilities.org for racquetball, handball, volleyball, more. badminton, bocce, eight ball pool, cycling, horseshoes, yo-yo tricks, American style Mah Jongg, 5K run TUESDAY/SEPT. 20 and more. Admission varies based Beating the Odds: Using Indirect on event. Visit www.nvso.us. Evidence to Solve Brick Walls 1- 3 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Genealogist SUNDAY/SEPT. 11 Vic Dunn talks about using various The George Washington Patriot types of indirect evidence to “prove” Run. 8 a.m. at Mount Vernon, 3200 relationships when direct evidence is Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. lacking. Free. Visit Run the first USATF-certified road www.mvgenealogy.org or call 703- race to enter George Washington’s 768-4101. Mount Vernon. Organized by Mount Raku-fired lumbering polar bears by Heidi Schramm of Arlington. Vernon and the Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 21 Committee, the race will take Antiques Club Meeting. 9:30-11 a.m. runners up the George Washington Bee Inventory and Monitoring horticulturalist Nancy Olney, pair festival is free, but drink tickets are at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Memorial Parkway. Return down the Laboratory. He is one of the country’s colorful edibles and showy tender $15 for 5, additional tastes may be Shenandoah Road. Teresa Tkcik will Parkway to trace Washington’s leading experts on pollinators. Free. perennials for a lush autumn mix of purchased for $1. Visit demonstrate how we can evaluate footsteps through the historic area at Visit www.fodm.org for more. container plants that are sure to grab www.barleymusicfest.com for more. pearls according to their qualities of Mount Vernon. Registration is $50, attention. Admission is $35 for size, luster, macre, shape, and color. spectator tickets are $10. Visit county residents, $37 for out-of- Members should bring a few pearls www.mountvernon.org/run for more. FRIDAY/SEPT. 16 county residents, plus a supply fee. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 17-18 from their collections for discussion, Reception: “Song of the Woods.” Garden Talk: Grow Beautiful Call 703-642-5173 or visit Colonial Market And Fair. 9 a.m.-5 a 10x loupe or magnifier, a white 1-3 p.m.fcone at Green Springs Bulbs. 1:30 p.m. at Green Spring www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ p.m. at George Washington’s Mount light flashlight, and a centimeter tape Garden – Historical House, 4603 Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. greenspring/. Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon measure. If not available, other Green Spring Road. Artist Mary Colorful bulbs can turn an ordinary Scottish Heritage Outlander Day. Highway. Visit the 18th century at members will share. Free. Call 703- Exline displays her abstract garden into extraordinary. Planted in 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Carlyle House, 121 this colonial celebration featuring 360-4979 for more. expressionist paintings. Free. Visit mass displays, small groupings or N. Fairfax St. Events will include crafting demonstrations, puppet www.artis.com/maryexline for more. containers, they are a welcome sight three Scottish and Celtic storytelling shows, military drills, and traditional Photo Exhibit Opening Reception: in any garden. Learn from master performances during the afternoon, food and music. Tickets are $9-17. FRIDAY/SEPT. 23 “Never Forget.” 2-4 p.m. at gardeners about a variety of beautiful an appearance by the Granfling Children age 5 and under are free. Civil War Talk. 12-1:30 p.m. at Multiple Exposures Gallery – Torpedo bulbs and how to plant and care for School of Highland Dance, a concert Visit www.mountvernon.org. Washington Street United Methodist Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. them. Admission is $10 for county by the Devil’s Tailors, and a bagpiper. Art League Ice Cream Bowl Church, 109 S. Washington St. The photographs in this exhibit residents, $12 for out-of-county Tours of the museum will include Fundraiser. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Washington Street UMC will host a follow photographer Alan Sislen’s 15- residents. Call 703-642-5173 or visit references to Outlander, the popular Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at lunch talk on the church’s history as year photographic journey. Free. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ book series and television show. King Street Art Festival, Market a hospital during the Civil War. The www.multipleexposuresgallery.com greenspring/. Tickets are $7, $3 for children ages Square (corner of King and N. Fairfax speaker will be church member Mark for more. 5-12. Visit www.novaparks.org for Streets). Patrons can purchase one of Tooley, who has written books and more. 1,400 hand-made bowls created by articles on the Civil War and church FRIDAY-SATURDAY/SEPT. 16-17 Case Remodeling Seminar. 10:30- the talented artists of The Art history. Free. Call 703-836-4324 for WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 14 Children’s Consignment Sale. 9 11:30 a.m. at Case Mosaic Tile League’s ceramics department and more. Pollinators Matter. 7 p.m. at a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Showroom, 821 S. Pickett St. Case enjoy a scoop of ice cream, all for Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Saturday at Cameron United Design/Remodeling experts will help $15 per bowl, with the proceeds Sherwood Hall Lane. Sam Droege, Methodist Church, 3130 Franconia participants gain insight into the benefiting The Art League. Visit SATURDAY/SEPT. 24 biologist and noted bee expert, U.S. Road. Call 703-971-7957 to become latest trends and different levels of www.theartleague.org for more. Mount Vernon Flea Market. 8 a.m.- Geological Survey, Patuxent Wildlife a seller, or email kitchen and bath remodeling, as well King Street Art Festival. 10 a.m.-7 1:30 p.m. at 8717 Fort Hunt Road. Research Center, will give a talk on [email protected] for more. as project timeframes and budgeting. p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The flea market features: furniture, pollinators, their importance, status Free. Visit www.casedesign.com for Sunday at King Street from art, china, glass, porcelain, pottery, and threats. He will examine native more. Washington Street to the Potomac books, photographs, lighting, tools, bee populations and briefly explore SATURDAY/SEPT. 17 Barley & Music Fest. 12-6 p.m. at River waterfront. Outdoor Art comic books, vinyl records, novelties the role of other less obvious Lush Autumn Container John Carlyle Square Park. Attend the Festival featuring multiple art and more. Refreshments will be pollinators such as butterflies, moths, Workshop. 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. at first annual Barley & Music Fest to vendors on King Street between available for purchase. Free. beetles and hummingbirds. Droege Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green find over a dozen craft breweries, Washington and Union Streets with Visitmountvernonfleamarket.wordpress.com manages the U.S. Geological Survey Spring Road. With creative help from music, and more. Admission to the over six blocks of artwork by more for more. 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Bulletin Board

Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet Email announcements to gazette@connection newspapers.com. Include date, time, location, de- St. Luke’s Annual Craft Fair. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Celebration will feature a church choir scription and contact for event: phone, email and/ St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 8009 Fort Hunt competition. Inova will provide health or website. Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline Road, Mount Vernon. Connect with old friends screenings and the Bloodmobile will come for a is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. and neighbors. Cold drinks and luncheon items community blood drive. Free. Visit from the St. Luke’s grill will be available, along www.celebrationmvl.org. with a bake sale featuring cakes, pies, cookies Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Family Fall VOLUNTEERS WANTED and brownies. Also fresh produce from a nearby Festival. 12-4 p.m. at Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. The Energy Masters Training program, farm, entertainment provided by a guest Braddock Road. Find activities for kids, live which trains volunteers in energy efficiency, guitarist and two local pianists. For children, music, food trucks, beer, wine, and more. water conservation, and community education there will be a moonbounce, face-painting and Tickets are $20 for adults, free for children 13 and outreach, is seeking volunteers. Alexandria games. Visit www.saintlukeschurch.net or call and under. Call 703-548-0885 or visit joins program partners Arlingtonians for a Clean 703-765-4342 for more. www.alexsym.org for more. Environment (ACE), Arlington Thrive, and 75th Annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tea with Lady Washington. 2-3 p.m. at Mount Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE). The Tour. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Old Town Alexandria. Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial program is accepting applications for community For the 75th annual Historic Alexandria Homes Highway, Mount Vernon. Step back in time and and student apprentice volunteers for the fall Tour, the public may visit six historic homes and join “Lady Washington” for a cozy fireside tea as training program, which starts in late Catching Scyther gardens in Old Town Alexandria, all within she shares memories of her and the General’s September. The student apprentice program is Erik Laughlin, 10, shows mom walking distance of one another. Proceeds life as a young married couple, during the open to college students and high school Amy his capture of the rare benefit Inova Alexandria Hospital. Tickets are Revolutionary War, and at their beloved Mount students ages 16 and over. Visit $35 through Sept. 25 and may be purchased Vernon. Tickets are $35. Visit www.ArlingtonEnvironment.org/energy. Scyther while playing online. Thereafter, tickets are $40 and may be www.mountvernon.org for more. Pokemon Go Aug. 18 near purchased at The Twig’s Thrift Shop, 106 N Founders Park. The capture Columbus St. Visit www.thetwig.org/homes-tour WEDNESDAY/AUG. 24 for more. SUNDAY/SEPT. 25 Board of Review of Real Estate was worth 1,000 CP (combat Garden Program: All About Figs. 10 a.m. at Run! Geek! Run! 8 a.m. at Potomac Yard. All Assessments. 4 p.m. at City Hall, Room 3008, points) to the duo, who had Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. proceeds from Run! Geek! Run! will go directly 301 King St. Contact Marilyn Brugueras, 703- cycled to Alexandria from Smithsonian Gardens educator Cindy Brown will to support the nonprofit Capitol Post. Capitol 746-4180. share some history and fun facts about figs. Post offers veterans in the Washington, DC., Business Networking. 6-8 p.m. at Cedar Knoll Falls Church to seek out new Learn how to successfully grow a delicious crop region personalized guidance through Restaurant, 9030 Lucia Lane. Join Mount Pokemon Go locations. “We’re of figs and get a few recipes to try at home. mentoring, business counseling, and access to Vernon Lee Chamber of Commerce for business having a blast,” said Amy Admission is $15 for county residents, $17 for key resources, programs, and leaders. Their networking. This is a joint event with the out-of-county residents. Call 703-642-5173 or mission is to establish and cultivate the top Alexandria Chamber so bring plenty of business Laughlin. “This is a great way visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring/ community for veterans to start a business, grow cards. This event is $10 for members of the to meet new people.” . a business or explore a new career. Registration Chamber and their guests and $25 for others. Workshop: Autumn Seed Collecting. 10:30 is $30-50. Visit www.rungeekrun.net for more. Call 703-360-6925 or visit www.MtVernon- a.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green LeeChamber.org. MarketingFund. Contact Cynthia Chin at Spring Road. Join horticulturist Judy Zatsick to [email protected]. learn the basics of seed saving: when and how WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 28 to collect seed, cleaning, drying and labelling Community Supported Art Pick-Up Party. 7 THURSDAY/AUG. 25 seed, how to store your seeds and when to plant p.m. at Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St. Application Deadline. Applications are now SUNDAY/AUG. 28 them for best results. Admission is $18 for Interested consumers/collectors can purchase a being accepted for the Alexandria Marketing Jazz Worship Service and Forum. 10 a.m. at county residents, $20 for out-of-county “share” consisting of six pieces of locally Fund, a grant program that provides seed money St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 228 S. Pitt St. residents, plus a supply fee. Call 703-642-5173 produced artwork (one from each artist). Shares in the form of matching funds for new and Manhattan-based pianist/composer Deanna or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ will include photography, glass, pastels, innovative marketing programs. The program Witkowski presents liturgical jazz in worship at greenspring/. watercolors and ceramics. Only 50 shares will be also provides grants for the expansion of St. Paul’s Church. Witkowski will lead a forum Mount Vernon Celebration! A Community available. Shares cost $250 each and will be ongoing or pre-existing programs. To view the after the service, and will also perform at Twins Showcase. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Inova Mount distributed at the Pick-Up Party. Visit Marketing Fund guidelines and online Jazz that evening with a quintet. Call 703-549- Vernon Hospital, 2501 Parkers Lane. The 2016 www.alexandriava.gov for more. application form, visit alexandriava.gov/ 3312 or visit stpaulsalexandria.com for more.

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ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NUMBER 16-08-07 703-778-9411 The Alexandria City School Board dba Alexandria City Public Schools is seeking competitive proposals from qualified Offerors to provide Extended Classified Zone 3 Ad Deadline: Day Services at Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 school. Tuesday Noon

Sealed Proposals with the notation RFP# 16-08-07 Extended Day Services at 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 school will be received in the Central Procurement Office, 1340 Braddock Place, Suite 620, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, on or NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements before 3:00 pm, September 23, 2016. The time of receipt shall be determined NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING is hereby given that Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew) will hold a PUB- by the time clock stamp in the Procurement office. Proposals appropriately LIC HEARING on its PRELIMINARY BUDGET for the FISCAL received will be opened and the names of the firms responding will be read YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 on Tuesday, September 20th 2016 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at aloud. RFP documents may be obtained at the above Procurement Office or AlexRenew’s Environmental Center Building located at 1800 Limerick Street, Alexandria, VA. The preliminary budget is by calling 703-619-8181, or by downloading the RFP from the ACPS website available for examination by the public online at at http://www.acps.k12.va.us/financial-services/purchasing/bids.php www.alexrenew.com and during regular business hours at the above address. Copies will be made available upon request – phone (703) 549-3381 ext. 2260. August 25th and September 1st ACPS reserves the right to cancel this RFP and/or reject any or all proposals . and to waive any informalities in any proposal. Alexandria Renew Enterprises BY: Bruce Johnson Chris Guy Secretary – Treasurer Procurement Manager 21 Announcements 21 Announcements

OBITUARY Vincent A. “Chip” Carlin III, Vice Chairman of the Alex- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements andria Board of Architectural Review - Old & Historic District, died unexpectedly in his home on July 29th, at the age of 62. VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA Chip was born on August 6, 1953 in Maryland to the late Vin- cent A. Carlin and Harriet Grimes Carlin. Chip grew up locally YANINA TULL, Personal Representative on Church Street, at the southern end of Old Town. He gradu- of VIKTOR CHORNYY, ated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in architec- ture, and moved back to Alexandria to practice locally. He ren- Plaintiff, ovated his first property on Commerce Street in 1979. Chip lat- Earn Extra Money! Case No: CL 15001224 er founded his own architectural business, The Carlin Compa- v. ny. Chip is survived by his son, Jack Thomas Carlin Harrell, Kathleen M. Cleland, M.D., et als. and many loving friends and family from Virginia to Kentucky.

Deliver Phonebooks in Northern Virginia Defendants Funeral services was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church located at 310 S. Royal St in Alexandria at 12:00pm, followed ORDER OF PUBLICATION immediately by a celebration of Chip’s life at St. Mary’s including Alexandria and Arlington. Lyceum. The reason for this cause is to notify Igo Chornyy and Genadij Chornyy who are persons having an interest in the estate of Stop by: Viktor Chornyy of a hearing for the purposes of the approval of 21 Announcements 21 Announcements a compromise settlement in the above-referenced matter on or about September 27, 2016 at 9:00am in the Alexandria Circuit 4607 Eisenhower Ave Court. An affidavit having been made and filed showing that ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Igo and Genadij Chornyy, interested persons in the settlement REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NUMBER 16-08-06 Alexandria, 22304 of the above referenced cause, cannot be found, and that dili- gence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of The Alexandria City School Board dba Alexandria City Public the persons to be served, and the last known whereabouts of Schools is seeking competitive proposals from qualified Offer- Or Igor Chornyy was in Ukraine and the last known whereabouts ors for the provision of Academic Intervention Services. of Genadij Chornyy was in Ukraine or Russia. Sealed Proposals with the notation RFP# 16-08-06 Academic 110 Terminal Dr Upon consideration whereof, this Order of Publication is grant- Intervention Services will be received in the Central Procure- ed, and is ORDERED that the above-named interested per- ment Office, 1340 Braddock Place, Suite 620, Alexandria, Vir- Sterling, 20166 sons do appear here on or before September 27, 2016 which ginia 22314, on or before 3:00 pm, September 8, 2016. The date is no sooner that fifty(50) days after entry of this Order of time of receipt shall be determined by the time clock stamp in Publication. the Procurement office. Proposals appropriately received It is further ORDERED that this Order of Publication be pub- will be opened and the names of the firms responding will be Classes Mon-Fri 9a & 11a lished once a week for four(4) weeks in the Alexandria Gazette read aloud. RFP documents may be obtained at the above newspaper, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Procurement Office or by calling 703-619-8181, or by down- Delivery dates: 8/24-10/15 Alexandria, Virginia and that a copy of this Order be posted at loading the RFP from the ACPS website at the front door of the courthouse werein this Court is held. http://www.acps.k12.va.us/financial-services/purchasing/bids.php Entered this 28th day of July, 2016. ACPS reserves the right to cancel this RFP and/or reject any Call (877) 581-0555 WE ASK FOR THIS: or all offers and to waive any informalities in any proposal. Wayne Mansulla, Esq VSB#14435 4900 Seminary Rd Chris Guy Suite 650 Procurement Manager deliverYELLOW.com Alexandria, VA 22311 Counsel for Plaintiff Find us on Facebook 8/21, 22, 24 C.J. Steuart Thomas, III VSB # 26279 TIMBERLAKE, SMITH, THOMAS & MOSES P.C. 25 North Central Avenue and become a fan! 8/28, 29, 31 P.O. Box 108 Staunton, VA 24402-0108 www.Facebook.com/ 9/4, 9/7 ph 540-885-1517 connectionnewspapers fx 540-885-4537 9/11, 12, 14 Counsel for Liza Do Le, M.D. 11 days Light tomorrow with today!. -Elizabeth Barret Browing www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ August 25-31, 2016 ❖ 17 Sports Employment

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s the world watched the U.S. HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO A Women’s coxed 8 dominate in Rio this summer, the local women of Alexandria Community Rowing (ACR) Newspapers & Online club’s competitive sweep team have steadily CLASSIFIED earned their own gold in local, regional, and DEADLINES national regattas. Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon Almost every morning before dawn, the Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon club’s 175 members can be found gliding E-mail ad with zone choices to: [email protected] over the Potomac River in fiberglass shells or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 housed in the Dee Campbell Boathouse EMPLOYMENT (One Madison Street). DEADLINES More than two dozen of those rowers — Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon women aged 23-61 with between 3 and 25 Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon years of rowing experience — tackle intense E-mail ad with zone choices to: [email protected] water and land training to prepare a racing or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 season that extends April to November. ZONES Coached by Jaime Rubini, the women’s Zone 1: The Reston Connection masters team rows in boats of 2, 4, and 8 Photo Contributed The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection rowers to prepare for the summer sprint Members of the Alexandria Community Rowing club. Zone 2: The Springfield Connection The Burke Connection (1,000 meters) and fall “head” (5,000 The Fairfax Connection meters) races. The women’s 8+ took gold at Stonewall competitive programs in both sweep row- The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ Lorton Connection Logging thousands of meters in practice Regatta, Schuylkill Navy Day, Row for the ing and sculling. In sweep rowing, each Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet has paid off for this tight-knit team. ACR Cure and Occoquan Sprints. First place fin- rower has one oar; in sculling, each rower The Mount Vernon Gazette women have collected 16 first-place med- ishes in the women’s 4+ events occurred controls two oars. The programs are de- Zone 4: Centre View North Centre View South als in more than eight regattas this sum- at Stonewall, Schuylkill Navy, Row for the signed for all skill and experience levels and Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac mer alone. Alexandria’s team competed in Cure, Capital Sprints, Occoquan Sprints, intended to improve fitness, technique, and Zone 6: The Arlington Connection The Vienna/Oakton Connection local regattas in D.C. and on the Occoquan, and Diamond States Masters Regatta. ACR’s competitive spirit. Visit The McLean Connection as well as regattas in Philadelphia and women’s pair placed first in three regattas. www.rowalexandria.com to learn more and The Great Falls Connection Middletown, Delaware. ACR offers adult learn-to-row, novice and connect with a coach.

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ost visitors to Alexandria know the city as the home- town of such notables as M Market Square is a popular destination for festivals, George Washington and Robert E. Lee. Dig a little deeper and you’ll the Saturday morning Farmers Market or people learn that Jim Morrison, Mama Cass Elliot, watching. Dermot Mulroney and House of Cards cre- ator Beau Willimon also called Alexandria home. No longer the sleepy Southern city por- trayed in the Disney film “Remember the Titans,” Alexandria’s cobblestone streets and lively waterfront attracts more than three million visitors every year. At 15.4 square miles and with a popula- Photo by Jeanne Theismann/Gazette Packet tion of just over 150,000, Alexandria hosts The Scottish Walk Parade has been named one of the nationally recognized events such as the Top 10 Christmas events in the country. Other signa- Scottish Walk and Del Ray’s Art on the Av- Alexandria is home to 70 major parks totaling 950 ture parades celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day and George enue. But off the beaten paths of King Street acres, including Founders Park along the waterfront. Washington’s Birthday. and Mount Vernon Avenue are attractions such as the Tomb of the Unknown Revolu- Fighters fame to write “Arlandria” in hom- Little Theatre of Alexandria or Port City winner Marcia Gay Harden honed their tionary War Soldier and the National Inven- age to his hometown neighborhood. Playhouse. craft. tors Hall of Fame. Willard Scott, “Nashville” star Chip Esten The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, But what many consider to be In the West End are the Fort Ward Mu- and “Saturday Night Live” alum Casey Wil- which performs at the Rachel M. Alexandria’s finest attraction is its sense of seum and Historic Site and the Winkler son also hail from Alexandria, as does Chris- Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center community and service. Organizations like Botanic Reserve, a tranquil nature sanctu- topher Meloni of “Law and Order SVU” on the campus of Northern Virginia Com- the Rotary Club, Senior Services of Alexan- ary tucked in the shadows of the BRAC cen- fame. But you can’t consider yourself a lo- munity College, is considered one of the fin- dria or Carpenter’s Shelter provide a help- ter and Interstate 395. cal until you’ve listened to Jamey Turner est in the nation. ing hand to some of the city’s most vulner- While there are volumes written about play ”Ode to Joy” on his glass harp at the If you’re looking to perform yourself, a able citizens. Alexandria’s historic past, there is an edgier waterfront. variety of classes are available for children So whether you spend a few years or stay side of the city that attracts artisans and More traditional entertainment can be and adults at LTA’s home on Wolfe Street, for a lifetime, there really is no place like even inspired musician Dave Grohl of Foo found at the Birchmere, MetroStage, The where both Mulroney and Academy Award Alexandria to call home.

A Safe Bet? Impact of MGM casino to open Agenda:Alexandria 2016-17 series. By Jeanne Theismann small business in our city.” Originally Gazette Packet formed in 1998, Agenda:Alexandria hosts eight dinner meetings a year on a wide hat are the odds that the range of issues of interest to residents. All W opening of the MGM Casino programs are held on the fourth Monday at National Harbor will be of the month and presentations are followed good for Alexandria? That is the subject by a question and answer session based on

of discussion as Agenda:Alexandria be- written questions from the audience. Photo contributed gins its 2016-2017 series Sept. 26 with Other upcoming topics include: “Gambling on the Future: What Will ❖ “Small Area Plans: Are They Worth the Maryland’s Casino Mean for Alexandria?” Paper They Are Written On?” – Oct. 24 The nonprofit, non-partisan organiza- ❖ “Veterans in Alexandria: Talent Ready tion hosts eight sessions each year to to Serve, Ready to Work, and Ready to encourage informed debate on various Grow” – Nov. 28 issues of concern to Alexandria. ❖ “City Elections: Are We Getting It “Agenda will continue its mission of Right?” – Jan. 23 Agenda:Alexandria will open its 2016-17 series of discussions Sept. impartially examining all sides of timely, ❖ “Dispensing Mercy – Civil War Nurses 26 with “Gambling on the Future: What Will Maryland’s Casino Mean relevant and occasionally controversial at Alexandria’s Mansion House Hospital” – for Alexandria?” issues of interest to Alexandria resi- Feb. 27 ❖ “Guns: Taking at Look at the Issues ner or program only portions of the dents,” said board chair Janet Barnett. ❖ “Profit or Loss: Stories from Small Busi- Without Taking Sides” – May 22 evening. Meetings are held at The Her- “Highlights include a look at the effect ness Owners in Alexandria” – March 27 Agenda:Alexandria membership is $35 mitage, 5000 Fairbanks Ave. For more National Harbor’s new casino will have ❖ “Here Come the Scientists: How Will per year and open to all. Non-members can information, call executive director on Alexandria commerce as well as ex- the New National Science Foundation Im- participate in the individual sessions and Sherry Brown at 703-548-7089 or visit amining the challenges of running a pact Alexandria?” – April 24 everyone has the option to attend the din- www.agendaalexandria.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 ❖ 3 4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide Primea Health A Mayoral Welcome Internal Medicine By Allison Silberberg fellow Alexandrians to please plant a tree. Let’s Mayor, City of Alexandria “green up” our city and go from our 34 percent tree canopy to the national goal of 40 percent. This is a ope everyone is enjoy- community-wide and team effort. Please join us in Hing the last days of this endeavor. We are a compassionate city with a summer. Soon the air phenomenal nonprofit sector. If you want to volun- will be crisp and the leaves will teer, we have a nonprofit for you. We are a can-do be changing color. Alexandria is city. Our citizens see an issue and roll up their sleeves stunning in the fall. to create change. Here are some fun highlights for For those who are newcomers to Alexandria, I this fall. On Sept. 24, the TWIG will host its 75th MOUNT VERNON OFFICE would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to our be- Annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour. On Oct. 1, 2616 Sherwood Hall Ln, loved, historic city! the Del Ray Art on the Avenue is fantastic and has a Founded in 1749, Alexandria is authentic and homemade pie contest. Be sure to catch the Del Ray Suite 205 Sunil K Soi, MD FACP charming. We have a number of historic districts Halloween Parade. It is old-fashioned fun. Alexandria, VA 22306 Board Certified throughout our city, and Old Town Alexandria is rec- On Dec. 3, the Campagna Center’s Scottish Christ- P: (571) 777-5977 Internal Medicine ognized as a national gem with its restored homes mas Walk Parade will thrill thousands. There is our and buildings of the 1700s and 1800s, gas lampposts, ever-popular First Night Alexandria on New Year’s brick sidewalks, cobblestone streets, and historic Eve. Months later, the Ballyshaners’ St. Patrick’s Day • 25 Years clinical experience markers and ubiquitous plaques that show us where Parade is amazing. These traditions and more create President George Washington’s lawyer and physician the glue that gives our city an abiding sense of com- • Now accepting new patients lived or where Robert E. Lee lived as a boy. Over munity. I am so honored to serve as your mayor. • Same day appointments three million visit Alexandria each year. Historic pres- At City Hall, we are working hard for all our citi- ervation is a core value here. zens. I ask you to help us make our great city even • Specializing in High With a small town feel, we have an excellent sense greater. Please consider joining one of our 100 boards of community. We are a city of great neighborhoods. or commissions. Civic engagement is critically im- Blood Pressure, Chronic Farmers’ Markets thrive across our city. The Old Town portant. The City Council holds a monthly public Illness and Geriatrics Farmers’ Market is the oldest, ongoing farmers’ mar- hearing on a Saturday, and citizens can speak for ket in the country. Known for some of the best culi- three minutes about any concern. I welcome your nary talent in the region, Alexandria is for foodies. input and host a monthly coffee called “Mayor on Accepting most insurance plans & Tricare We have beautiful parks plus biking and walking Your Corner.” www.primeahealth.com trails. Many Alexandrians love gardening, and the Please let me know if I may ever be of any help. city will sell trees at a reduced rate this fall. I ask my Together, we are making Alexandria even stronger.

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Concept rendering for the new Beauregard Concept rendering for the planned Fitzgerald Concept rendering for the Robinson Terminal Town Center in the West End. Square Park at the end of King Street. South development. Upcoming Development A guide to the city’s growing pains. By Vernon Miles apartments. According to Jinks, the the latest update came in May when the While no date is set for development, Gazette Packet Beauregard Town Center is part of a longer- Howard Hughes corporation showcased the Jinks said he was hopeful the city could range plan to bring transit oriented devel- mall to retailers and restaurateurs at the proceed in 2017. or residents of Alexandria, devel- opment into the area. International Conference of Retailers in Las opments might seem to spring up “[Beauregard Town Center] sits roughly Vegas. Victory Center Fquickly, but many of the plans to where the current retail center is,” said “People are interested in being there,” The Transportation Security Administra- reshape the result of decades of Jinks. “The plan for Beauregard corridor is said Jinks. “It’s these macro business deals tion had been planning on moving into the planning and negotiations. Some long ges- redevelopment of older garden apartment that need to be completed.” long vacant Victory Center on Eisenhower tating developments, like the open Water- community into mixed use, transit-oriented But as the project moves forward, Jinks Avenue, but a lawsuit in 2015 stalled that front, are beginning to bloom within the development. The Beauregard corridor will says the site will likely require a level of move and forced the TSA to reconsider its next year. Others, like the development of be part of the West End Transitway; bus public participation, meaning the city would future in Alexandria. Of the eight sites be- the Potomac Yard Metro, are just getting rapid transit like on Route 1 that will run pay to redevelop the complex. No exact ing reconsidered, Jinks says two potential started. from the Van Dorn Metro station along details on cost have emerged, but Jinks said locations are still in Alexandria: the origi- Beauregard corridor, ending either in Ar- the city has had “productive conversations” nal Victory Center location and a site nearby Beauregard Town Center lington or at Pentagon station.” with Howard Hughes about the potential at the Hoffman Center. The redevelopment of the Beauregard Jinks said the developer had the right to for public participation in paying for infra- “The [General Services Administration] Town Center in the West End was part of tear down the existing apartments, but ne- structure on the site. Jinks compared the will be going through all those sites to de- the Beauregard Small Area Plan approved gotiated with the city to preserve 800 units city’s potential involvement in Landmark termine the site that meets all of their speci- in 2012, but City Manager Mark Jinks said of affordable housing. Mall’s redevelopment to Arlington County’s fications and has lowest cost to federal gov- the marketplace at the time kept the devel- $10 million investment of public revenue ernment,” said Jinks, adding that the new opers from moving forward on the project. Landmark Mall for garage and transportation improve- determination should be made sometime in However, Jinks said developer JBG Cos. is Landmark Mall is a complicated site. ments for the Ballston Mall. 2017 with the final move expected in 2020. beginning plans to move forward with the Macy’s, Sears, and the Howard Hughes Cor- “For big retail centers, some kind of pub- development of the retail and residential poration each own a third of the property, lic participation is a common element of the North Potomac Yard complex. The design now is smaller than meaning any development will need to take financing,” said Jinks. “We’ve said for over With one year left before construction on some of the original plans, but the build- the approval of all three. Progress has been a decade that may well be needed to make the North Potomac Yard Metro project gets ings will still replace the existing 2,600 made in 2016, but it’s been slow. Jinks said development work.” See Upcoming, Page 18 Getting Down to Business Navigating the ABCs of Alexandria. By Jeanne Theismann events, Capitol Post offers co-working, con- nomic Development Partnership actively Gazette Packet ference and training space and is the host positions and promotes commercial spaces of business incubator Bunker Labs DC. Bun- and economic opportunities in the City of he acronyms run from AEDP to ker Labs DC integrates military veteran en- Alexandria as the city’s primary engine for T WEBA and represent citywide or trepreneurs into the greater business eco- economic development. AEDP serves as the Photo by Jeanne Theism ganizations and various business system through connections to potential leading resource for economic data, custom- associations that span every corner of the customers, employees, advisors and inves- ized reports, development maps, real estate City of Alexandria. tors. insights and information on tax and finan- Some, like the Chamber of Commerce, The Capitol Post is located at 625 N. cial incentives for businesses and commer- have been around for over a century, while Washington St., Suite 425. 703-652-5377 cial real estate professionals. 625 N. Wash- others, like the Capitol Post, represent the or www.thecapitolpost.com. ington St., suite 400. 703-739-3820 or needs of the city’s shifting demographic. www.AlexEcon.org “Capitol Post offers military veterans and Visit Alexandria

ann/Gazette Packet spouses in the Washington, D.C. region per- Visit Alexandria is the city’s tourism mar- Alexandria Chamber of Commerce sonalized guidance through mentoring, keting agency and attracts visitors to the Alexandria is home to one of the largest business counseling and access to key re- city through sales and marketing programs. chambers in the Greater Washington region, sources, programs, mentors, and co-work- The Visitor’s Center is located at 221 King with 850 professional business members ing space,” said Capitol Post executive di- St. with administrative offices at 625 N. and partners employing more than 49,000 rector and West Point graduate Emily Washington St., Suite 400. people region-wide. Founded in 1906, it McMahan. “Our mission is to establish and VisitAlexandriaVA.com serves as the voice of the business commu- cultivate the top community for veterans to nity in the City of Alexandria through lob- Patricia Washington is president start a business, grow a business, explore a Alexandria Economic Development bying efforts at the local, state and federal and CEO of Visit Alexandria, the new career and get involved locally.” Partnership - AEDP levels. 2834 Duke St. 703-549-1000 or city’s convention and tourism In addition to hosting workshops and Founded in 1992, the Alexandria Eco- See Navigating, Page 18 marketing agency. 6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide About the Gazette Packet s your local, weekly newspaper, the Gazette Packet’s mission is to deliver Keep in Touch A ❖ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Email to the local news you need, to try to [email protected] or submit make sense of what is happening in your online at www.connectionnewspapers.com/ community, to gather information about the contact/letter/ ❖ best things in and around your community, Digital replica editions of this week’s papers are available at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com/ to advocate for community good, to pro- PDFs vide a forum for dialogue on local concerns, ❖ Past issues of the Connection back to 2008 are and to celebrate and record achievements, available at http://connectionarchives.com/ PDF/ milestones and events in the community ❖ Advertising information, Special Section details and people’s lives. here www.connectionnewspapers.com/ Here in our Newcomers and Community advertising ❖ Sign up for a free digital subscription at Guide, we’ve included an updated version www.ConnectionNewspapers.com/subscribe of our award-winning Insider’s Guide to the Call 703-778-9431 Parks, plus details of how to vote in the upcoming elections, information on local supporting a cause or having art included government, nonprofits and business orga- in an art show. We publish photos and notes nizations, plus tips and tidbits from the com- about personal milestones and community munity. events, including births, engagements, wed- We invite newcomers and long-time resi- dings, anniversaries, awards and obituar- dents alike to let us know how we’re doing ies. and let us know what is going on in your We are also interested in events at your part of the community. If you have ques- church, mosque, synagogue, community tions or ideas, send us an email or call us, center, pool, school, club, etc. Email us a contact us on Facebook or send us a tweet. note about the event, being sure to include We invite you to send letters to the editor when and where the photo was taken and or to send an email with feedback about the names of all the people who are in a our coverage. photo. We want to know if someone in your fam- We also publish notes about news and ily or your community published a book, events from local businesses. Notes about started a business, became an Eagle Scout, openings, new employees and anniversaries raised money for a good cause, accom- are welcome. It is especially important to plished some feat like running a marathon, See Welcome, Page 9

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Photo Contributed at 11 a.m. and offer various Bible study and book study groups. — The Rev. Tim Bobbitt Child care, children’s ministries, Senior Pastor and youth ministries are an impor- tant part of our congregation. We take our faith seriously, but we First Christian don’t take ourselves too seriously. Church of Alexandria Stroll Through Simpson Gardens CE Master Gardeners who maintain Simpson well in a variety of situations: the Waterwise Gar- VPark Demonstration Gardens will be in the den, the Flagstone Garden, the Tufa Garden and a garden on Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to new Shade Garden. There is also a Butterfly Garden noon to welcome visitors, answer gardening ques- containing plants attractive to butterflies, and a tions and describe what’s blooming in the garden. Scented Garden. Simpson Park Gardens are located at 420 E. Mon- For more information, contact the VCE Help Desk roe St., Alexandria, by the YMCA. They comprise a at 703-228-6414 or by email at mgarlalex@ series of gardens that demonstrate what plants do gmail.com.

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Every year is election year in Virginia; mechanics How to Vote and details of voting require attention to detail. he Alexandria ballot will include make sure it is up-to-date. If you vote ab- Beatley Library, beginning Upcoming Deadlines President and Vice President of sentee in-person you will fill out the appli- Thursday, Oct. 27 On Election Day Polls are open from 6 a.m. - 7 the United States, U.S. House of cation when you arrive at the in-person 5005 Duke Street p.m. T To determine whether you are eligible and reg- Representatives (Eighth Con- absentee location. There are two locations The hours will be as follows: istered to vote in this election, visit the Virginia gressional District), and two proposed in Alexandria, the Office of Elections and Thursday, Oct. 27, noon to 8 p.m. Department of Elections website at http:// amendments to the Virginia Constitution. the Beatley Library. Friday, Oct. 28, noon to 6 p.m. elections.virginia.gov/ or call Fairfax Elections of- There are no local ballot questions or local Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. fice at 703-222-0776. ❖ offices particular to Alexandria on the bal- Office of Voter Monday, Oct. 31, noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 23: In-Person Absentee Voting Begins http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ lot this year, but voter turnout in the City Registration & Elections Tuesday, Nov. 1, noon to 8 p.m. absentee.htm of Alexandria could well have an impact on 132 North Royal Street, Suite 100 (be- Wednesday, Nov. 2, noon to 8 p.m. ❖ Oct. 17: Voter Registration Deadline - In-Per- the outcome of the presidential contest in ginning Friday, September 23) Thursday, Nov. 3, noon to 8 p.m. son: 5 p.m., Online www.vote.virginia.gov 11:59 p.m. Virginia. In-person absentee voting at the Voter Friday, Nov. 4, noon to 6 p.m. ❖ Nov. 1: Last Day to Apply for an Absentee Bal- Registration Office begins on Friday, Sept. Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. lot by Mail, Fax, Email or Online: 5 p.m. 23 at 8 a.m. and ends on Saturday, Nov. 5 ❖ Nov. 5: Final Day for In-Person Absentee Vot- Absentee Voting in at 5 p.m. ing Virginia Voter ID ❖ Nov. 8: Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: 7 Regular hours for in-person absentee vot- p.m. Person in Alexandria ing are Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 Virginia has a stringent voter identifica- Voting begins Sept. 23, and with record p.m. (Closed on Monday, Oct. 10.) tion requirement, plan to bring photo iden- CONTACT turnout possible, voting early if you qualify Extended hours for in-person absentee tification with you to vote, whether that is Call the Alexandria Voter Registration Office at 703-746-4050 is a good choice. voting: absentee or on Election Day. Email [email protected] There are 19 valid reasons to vote absen- Saturdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Nov. Among accepted ID: valid Virginia www.alexandriava.gov/Elections tee in Virginia, including working and com- 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Driver’s License or Identification Card; valid muting to and from home for 11 or more Thursday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Virginia DMV issued Veteran’s ID card; valid Work as an hours between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Elec- Friday, Oct. 28, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. U.S. Passport; other government-issued tion Day. Check the Virginia Department of Monday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. photo identification cards issued by the U.S. Election Officer Elections list to see if you are eligible. http:/ Tuesday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Government, the Commonwealth of Vir- Alexandria will need up to 500 election officers /elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/ab- Wednesday, Nov. 2, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ginia, or a political subdivision of the Com- to cover the 200 polling places. These officers are sentee-voting/index.html Thursday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. monwealth; valid college or university stu- needed to maintain a high level of service through- There are two ways to vote absentee, in- Friday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. dent photo identification card from an in out Election Day. For more information call 703-746-4050 or visit 132 North Royal St. person and by mail. To do either, you should You may complete your absentee appli- Apply Online http://survey.alexandriava.gov/ first check your voter registration status to cation when you come to vote. See Voting, Page 15 s3/ElectionOfficerApplication

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1 Armistead Boothe Park Features: Athletic fields, basket- 12 Witter Recreational Field 19 King Street Park space, parking, picnic areas, and 520 Cameron Station Blvd. ball, biking/jogging/walking trail, 2700 Witter Drive 1 King St. walking/biking/jogging trails Citywide Park bird and river watching, fishing, Citywide Park Historical/Destination Size: 10.81 acres, Features: Athletic playground, picnic benches, and Size: 13.7 acres, Features: Athletic Size: 0.38 Acres, Features architectural 24 Point Lumley fields, basketball court, playground, seating. fields (two synthetic turf rectangu- design, farmers market, flower 1 Duke St. picnic pavilion, restrooms, tennis lar), cemetery, park shelters, beds, plantings, and sitting areas Historical/Destination courts, and walking/biking trails. 7 Holmes Run Scenic Easement parking, and restrooms. Size: 0.38 acres, Features: Riverfront Holmes Run Parkway 13 All Veterans Park 20 King Street Gardens Park sitting area 2 Ben Brenman Park Citywide Park 4725 Duke St. 1806 King St. 4800 Brenman Park Dr. Size: 8.02 acres, Features: Natural Citywide Park Historical/Destination 25 Roberdeau Park Citywide Park wooded area, walking and biking Size: 37.78 acres, Features: Dog Size: 0.80 acres, Features open play 1 Wolfe St. Size: 59.3 acres, Features: ADA paths. exercise area, trail, observation area, playground, park shelter, and Historical/Destination accessible picnic benches and deck to view Bicentennial Tree. sitting area Size: 0.23 acres, Features: Riverfront pathways, Amphitheatre, athletic 8 Joseph Hensley Park sitting area fields, dog park, parking, picnic 4200 Eisenhower Ave. 14 Eugene Simpson Stadium 21 Market Square pavilion with grill, playground, Citywide Park Park 300 King Street 26 Shipyard/Harborside Park pond, restrooms, and walking/ Size: 21.66 acres, Features: Softball 426 E. Monroe Ave. Historical/Destination 1 Wilkes St. bicycle trails. fields, soccer field, restrooms, on- Citywide Park Size: 1.11 acres, Features: Event Historical/Destination site parking, picnic area, park Size: 9.94 acres, Features: Baseball space, farmers market, open plaza Size: 1.52 acres, Features: Trail and 3 Brookvalley Park shelter with grill. fields, basketball court, dog with fountain and planting beds riverside seating 5599 Holmes Run Parkway exercise area, garden, playground Citywide Park 9 Potomac Greens Park and tennis. 22 Old Town Pool 27 Waterfront Park Size: 22.03 acres, Features: Garden 700 Carpenter Road 1609 Cameron St. 1A Prince St. plots, natural area, playground, Citywide Park 15 Armory Tot Lot Historical/Destination Historical/Destination picnic areas, walking/bicycle trail, Size: 18.47 acres, Features: Play- 208 S. Royal St. Size: 2.71 acres (0.48 acres Facility Size: 1.37 acres, Features: Boat home to Bicentennial Tree. ground, seating area, wooded area Historical/Destination Area), Features: Basketball court, docking, open lawn space, with trails Size: 0.18 acres, Features: Play- parking, picnic area, and swimming riverfront seating, and walking 4 Cameron Station Linear Park ground/tot-lot, sitting area. pool with handicap accessible trails 5131 Brawner Place 10 Potomac Yard Park wading pool Citywide Park 2501 Potomac Ave. 16 Fort Ward Park 28 West’s Point Park Size: 7.56 acres, Features: Biking/ Citywide Park 4301 W. Braddock Road 23 Oronoco Bay Park 1 Oronoco St. walking/jogging trail Size: 23.4 acres, Features: ADA Historical/Destination 100 Madison St. Historical/Destination accessible picnic tables and Size: 43.46 acres, Features: Amphi- Historical/Destination Size: 0.07 acres, Features: Riverfront 5 Chinquapin Park/Forest Park pathways, special events area with theater, dog exercise area, Size: 5.08 acres, Features: Event sitting area and observation deck 3210 King St. outdoor stage, athletic fields, museum, park shelter, parking, 1

43 Citywide Park basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic areas, playground, and 50 7 49 39 Size: 52.89 acres (Chinquapin: 32.08 volleyball courts, picnic area, restrooms. 402 45 35

64 37 61 7 9 acres; Forest Park: 20.81), Athletic interactive fountain, ADA play- 395 47 1 75 16 6 33 55 10 fields, basketball courts, garden ground, stormwater management 17 Founders Park 62 68 67 plots, picnic area with grill, ponds, and walking/bicycle trails, 351 N. Union St. 38 420 71 73 402 parking, playground, tennis courts, passive seating areas and historical Historical/Destination 1 14 5 63 420 recreation center with an indoor interpretation. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily Size: 4.67 acres, Features: Dog 7 3 80

402 swimming pool, and wooded area. exercise area, volleyball court, 70 395 401 7 57 52 236

11 Tarleton Park benches, walking paths. 58 65 56 420 42 78 613 13 7 18 34 6 Four Mile Run Park 4420A Vermont Ave. 30 23 236 46 48 236 41 54 28 3700 Commonwealth Ave. and Citywide Park 18 Freedmen’s Cemetary 76 74 79 27 11 72 53 22 17 51 236 241 2 7 4131 Mount Vernon Ave. Size: 6.14 acres, Features: Dog 638 North Alfred Street 12 20 401 19 32 1 4 60 21 1 44 15 Citywide Park exercise area, nature area with Historical/Destination 36 8 95 495 24 40 25 Size: 46.75 acres (an additional 1.47 trails, open play area, playground, Size: 0.43 acres. 95 495 95 26 31 495 66 29 495 241 acres has recently been acquired walking/biking trails, and sitting 77 613 95 69 495

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75 16 6 33 55 10 62 68 29 Windmill Hill Park 67 501 South Union St. 38 420 Historical/Destination Size: 3.43 acres, Features: Basketball court, playground, 73 402 riverfront seating, and sand volleyball 71

30 Wythe Street Plaza 705 North Fairfax St. Historical/Destination 1 Size: 0.44 acres, Features: Seating area and flower beds 14 5 63 420 31 Harborside/Shipyard Park 7 1 Wilkes St. 3 Historical/Destination 80 Size: 1.52 acres, Features: Trail and riverside seating 402 32 Clermont Natural Park 70 4551 Eisenhower Ave. 395 401 7 57 Natural Area 52 Size: 5.95 acres, Features: Wooded area 236

33 Dora Kelley Nature Park 58 65 56 420 5750 Sanger Ave. 42 Natural Area 78 613 13 7 18 Size: 46.61 acres, Features: Environmental programs, 34 sitting areas, walking/biking trail, Nature Center, and 30 23 wooded natural area. 236 46 48 236 41 54 34 Fort Williams Park 501 Fort Williams Parkway 28 76 74 Natural Area 79 27 Size: 8.3 acres, Features: Wooded nature area with a 72 11 53 22 walking path. 17 51 236 241 2 7 35 Monticello Park 12 20 320 Beverley Drive 401 19 32 1 Natural Area 4 60 Size: 6.24 acres, Features: Bird watching, dog area, stream, 21 walking trail 1 44 15 36 8 36 Old Cameron Run Channel Park 95 495 24 2551 Mill Road 40 25 Natural Area 95 Size: 2.83 acres, Features: A nature area with stream 495 95 26 31 495 66 29 37 Robert Leider Park 495 241 3002 Valley Drive Natural Area 77 Size: 1.3 acres, Features: Nature area with trail 613 95 69 495 38 Rynex Nature Park 1500 North Chambliss St. Natural Area 59 Size: 9.32 acres, Features: Heavily wooded nature area 495 95 495 39 3550 Commonwealth Avenue 3550 Commonwealth Ave. 1 Neighborhood Park Size: 0.53 acres, Features: Adopt-a-Garden

40 African American Heritage Memorial Park 500 Holland Lane Neighborhood Park Features: One-acre 19th century African American Cem- etery, memorial sculptures, park design includes part of the original landscape of the cemetery and a wetland.

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41 Angel Park courts, tennis courts, parking, 71 William Ramsay Field 201 W. Taylor Run Parkway playground, and sitting area 5700 Sanger Ave. Neighborhood Park Shared Use Size: 10.34 acres, Features: Athletic 63 James K. Polk Field Size: 10.94 acres, Features: Athletic fields, basketball court, play- 5000 Polk Ave. fields, basketball court, playground, ground, and shelter with grill. Shared Use and tennis courts recreation center Size: 8.44 acres, Features: Located on with a full basketball court, and 42 Beach Park Polk School grounds, athletic adjacent activity/game room. 201 Rucker Place fields, basketball courts, and Neighborhood Park playgrounds 72 Jefferson Houston Elemen- Size: 1.42 acres, Features: open lawn tary School Park area with seating, playground. 64 John Adams Park 1501 Cameron St. 5651 Rayburn Ave. Shared Use 43 Beverley Park Shared Use Size: 8.44 acres, Features: Basketball 620 N. Overlook Dr. Size: 1.54 acres, Features: Athletic court, playground, open field. Neighborhood Park fields, basketball court, and Size: 1.74 acres, Features: Hard court playground. 73 Hammond Upper and Lower play area, playground with a park Fields shelter and picnic tables, sitting 65 Lenny Harris Memorial 4646 Seminary Road areas, and wooded nature area. Fields at Braddock Park Shared Use 1005 Mount Vernon Ave. Size: 18.91 acres, Features: Athletic 44 Carlyle Dog Park and Tennis Shared Use fields, running track, asphalt track Courts Size: 7.09 acres - Braddock Field / and soccer field, lit roller blade 450 Andrews Lane 2.61 George Washington Fields, hockey rink Neighborhood Park Features athletic fields Size: 2.96 acres, Features: Fenced dog 74 Buchanan Park exercise area, tennis courts, 66 Lyles-Crouch School 1501 Cameron St. parking 530 S. Saint Asaph St. Size: 0.3 acres, Features: Basketball Shared Use court and playground. 45 Chambliss Park Size: 1.39 acres, features small 2505 N. Chambliss St. ballfield and playground 75 Fort Ward Athletic Facility Neighborhood Park 4421 W. Braddock Road Size: 8.16 acres, Features: Parking, 67 Minnie Howard Field Size: 5 acres, Features: Synthetic Turf tennis courts, wooded nature area 3701 W. Braddock Road Athletic Field, Tennis Courts and with a walking trail Shared Use Parking. Size: 5.38 acres, Features: Lighted 46 Ewald Park athletic field with synthetic turf, 76 Metro Linear Park 4452 Duke St. lighted tennis courts, parking, and 300 Buchanan Street Neighborhood Park rest rooms Size: 3.83 acres, Features: A pathway Size: 3.88 acres, Features: Basketball connects the Buchanan Street court, open space/field, parking, 68 Mount Vernon Field & neighborhood community to the playground, swimming pool and Recreation Center Metro Stations at Braddock Road bathhouse 2600 Mount Vernon Ave. and King Street. Shared Use 47 Goat Hill Park Size: 1.58 acres, Features: Athletic 77 Pomander Park 33 Kennedy St. fields and tennis court 600 S. Union St. Neighborhood Park Size: 0.84 acres, Features: Riverfront Size: 2.47 acres, Features: Playground 69 Nannie J. Lee Center sitting area equipment, sitting areas, natural 1108 Jefferson St. wooded area. Shared Use 78 Rivergate City Park Size: 14.6 acres, Features: Athletic 2 Montgomery St. 48 Hooffs Run Park and fields, basketball court, play- Size: 2.84 acres, Features: Riverfront Greenway ground, recreation center, tennis sitting, picnic areas, and volleyball 18A E. Linden St. courts, and volleyball court Neighborhood Park 79 Taylor Run Park Size: 4.53 acres, Features: Basketball 70 Patrick Henry Field Taylor Run Parkway East half court, dog exercise area, 4643 Taney Ave. Size: 3.34 acres, Features: Wooded garden, tennis court, and play- Shared Use; Size: 11.56 acres, area ground. Features: Athletic fields, tennis courts, wooded area 80 Timberbranch Parkway 49 Hume Springs Park Timberbranch Parkway 100 Dale St. Size: 6.19 acres, Features: Dog Neighborhood Park exercise area, and wooded area Size: 0.53 acres, Features: Playground and sitting areas.

50 James Mulligan Park 3300 28th St. Size: 8.49 acres, Features: Athletic area, sitting areas, picnic area, and Neighborhood Park fields, basketball court, park wooded nature area. Size: 3.55 acres, Features: Natural shelter with grill, playground, and wooded area, picnic area, and seating 59 Jones Point Park playground. 1 Jones Point Drive 55 Timberland Park National Park 51 Luckett Field 66A Kennedy St. Features: Playground, athletic fields, 3540 Wheeler Ave. Neighborhood Park trails, fishing piers Neighborhood Park Size: 0.53 acres, Features: Passive Size: 3.31 acres, Features: athletic park area 60 Cameron Run Regional Park fields 4001 Eisenhower Ave. 56 Montgomery Park Regional 52 President Gerald R. Ford 901 N. Royal St. Features: Great Waves Waterpark, Park Neighborhood Park miniature golf, batting cages, 1426 and 1422 Janneys Lane Size: 2.01 Acres, Features: Fenced dog picnic shelter and a special events Neighborhood Park run, tennis courts, tennis practice pavillion Size: 1.13 acres, Featuresopen lawn board, picnic tables, playground, and seating areas shelter, and water fountain 61 Daingerfield Island 57 Powhatan Park 1 Marina Drive 53 Schuyler Hamilton Jones 1010 Douglas St. National Park Skateboard Park Neighborhood Park Size: 106 acres, Features: sailing, 3540 Wheeler Ave. Size: 1.47 acres, Features: Basketball sailing classes, fishing, field sports Neighborhood Park court, playground, and tennis and a restaurant Size: 0.99 acres, Features: skateboard court ramps 62 George Mason Park 58 Taney Avenue Park 2601 Cameron Mills Road 54 Stevenson Park 4149 Taney Ave. Shared Use 300 Stultz Road Neighborhood Park Size: 5.36 acres (9.40 acres with Neighborhood Park Size: 2.57 acres, Features: Open play school), Athletic fields, basketball 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Guide Voting

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August 2016 SATURDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 27-28 Begonia Show and Sale. 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 12-3:30 p.m. Sunday at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. The sale offers a wide variety of begonias, including subtropical species. Free. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ greenspring/events.htm. September 2016 FRIDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 9-11 Hope Fest. Various times at Bryant Alternative High School, 2709 Popkins Lane. Find youth concert and community basketball game. Free. Email File photos by Hope Nels [email protected]. Menu items from previous Alexandria Restaurant Weeks SATURDAY/SEPT. 10 9/11 Heroes Run. 8:30 a.m. at Carl Sandburg Middle School, Alexandria Restaurant Week 8428 Fort Hunt Road. Honor our military and first responders and Every year near the end of summer, Alexandria’s Restaurant Week offers diners remember those who died on 9/ a prix fixe menu at some of the city’s best restaurants for a great price — generally, 11 and in the wars since. $35 per person or per couple depending on the establishment. Also look out for a Winter Restaurant Week near January. Visit www.alexandriarestaurantweek.com.

Registration is $22.50-80. Visit on www.911heroesrun.org for more.

SEPT. 10-21 34rd Annual Senior Olympics. Various times at various locations. Run! Geek! Run! 8 a.m. at 6-9 p.m. at George Washington’s SATURDAY AND SUNDAY/ SEPT. 17-18 flea market features: furniture, art, Participants over 50 years old will china, glass, porcelain, pottery, Potomac Yard. All proceeds from Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon participate in track and field, Colonial Market And Fair. Saturday books, photographs, lighting, tools, Run! Geek! Run! will go directly Memorial Highway. Learn about the swimming, diving, tennis, table and Sunday/ Sept. 17-18 comic books, vinyl records, novelties to support the nonprofit Capitol successes and failures of George tennis, golf, miniature golf, ten 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at George Washington’s and more. Refreshments will be Post. Capitol Post offers veterans Washington’s wine endeavors, listen pin bowling, Wii bowling, Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon available for purchase. Free. Visit in the Washington, DC., region to live music and tour where scrabble, duplicate bridge, Highway. Visit the 18th century at this mountvernonfleamarket.wordpress.com personalized guidance through Washington stored his wine. Friday, cribbage, Mexican train dominoes, colonial celebration featuring crafting for more. mentoring, business counseling, Oct. 7: $40; Saturday, Oct. 8: $48; pickleball, racquetball, handball, demonstrations, puppet shows, military St. Luke’s Annual Craft Fair. 9 a.m.- and access to key resources, Sunday, Oct. 9: $36. Visit volleyball, badminton, bocce, drills, and traditional food and music. 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, programs, and leaders. www.mountvernon.org/calendar. eight ball pool, cycling, Tickets are $9-17. Children age 5 and 8009 Fort Hunt Road, Mount Vernon. Registration is $30-50. Visit horseshoes, yo-yo tricks, American under are free. Visit www.rungeekrun.net. Connect with old friends and SATURDAY/OCT. 15 style Mah Jongg, 5K run and www.mountvernon.org. neighbors. Cold drinks and luncheon more. Admission varies based on King Street Art Festival. 10 a.m.-7 items from the St. Luke’s grill will be THURSDAY/SEPT. 29 Family Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. event. Visit www.nvso.us. p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 480 King available, along with a bake sale at Armistead L. Booth Park, 520 New Neighbors Oktoberfest. St. The festival features art displays, art featuring cakes, pies, cookies and Cameron Station Blvd. A family giveaways and sales and live music. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Port City favorite event featuring fall activities SUNDAY/SEPT. 11 brownies. Also, fresh produce from a Free. Visit www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/ nearby farm, entertainment provided Brewing Company, 3950 Wheeler such as scarecrow making, pumpkin The George Washington Patriot artfest. by a guest guitarist and two local Ave. The 2016 school year marks and face painting, arts and crafts, Run. 8 a.m. at Mount Vernon, Kingstowne Area Arts Show. 11 a.m.-5 pianists. For children, there will be a the 15th anniversary of The exhibitors, food vendors, puppet 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial p.m. Saturday, 12-5 p.m. Sunday at moonbounce, face-painting and Campagna Center’s New show, pony rides, and band Highway. Run the first USATF- Snyder Center, 6450 S. Van Dorn St. games. Visit Neighbors program and the many performance. Free to attend. Call certified road race to enter George Work in a variety of media will be on www.saintlukeschurch.net or call contributions it makes to adult 703-746-5592 for more. Washington’s Mount Vernon. display. Free. Visit 703-765-4342 for more. refugees and immigrants in Organized by Mount Vernon and www.kingstowneartists.org for more. Alexandria who strive to improve 75th Annual Historic Alexandria SATURDAY/ OCT. 22 the Alexandria George Homes Tour. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Old their English skills. Celebrate with Washington Birthday Celebration a night of beer, brats and more. VolunteerFest. A region-wide day of SUNDAY/SEPT. 18 Town Alexandria. For the 75th Committee, the race will take annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tickets are $60. Visit community service helps nonprofits runners up the George Outlander Tea. 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at Tour, the public may visit six historic www.campagnacenter.org. accomplish tasks they would not Washington Memorial Parkway. Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. homes and gardens in Old Town have time or resources to do on their Return down the Parkway to trace Fairfax St. Celebrate Scottish Heritage at Alexandria, all within walking own. Visit www.volunteerfairfax.org/ Washington’s footsteps through the oldest stone house in Alexandria, distance of one another. Proceeds October 2016 individuals/volunteerfest.php. the historic area at Mount Vernon. home of John Carlyle. Attend the tea benefit Inova Alexandria Hospital. Registration is $50, spectator and fashion show and specialized tour. SATURDAY/OCT. 1 Tickets are $35 through Sept. 25 and FRIDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 23-24 tickets are $10. Visit Tickets are $45. Visit may be purchased online. Thereafter, Charity 5k. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at www.mountvernon.org/run. www.novaparks.com for more. tickets are $40 and may be purchased Cameron Run Park, 4001 Halloween Pumpkin Hunt. 5:30 at The Twig’s Thrift Shop, 106 N Eisenhower Ave. Run or walk to p.m. on Friday and 1:30 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday at Lee- SATURDAY/SEPT. 17 SEPT. 18-24 Columbus St. Visit www.thetwig.org/ promote traffic safety. $20-35 per homes-tour for more. person, depending on when you Fendall House Museum, 614 Oronoco Scottish Heritage Outlander ReelAbilities Film Festival. Various Mount Vernon Celebration! A register. Visit St. Elementary school-aged children Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Carlyle times and places throughout Northern Community Showcase. 11 a.m.-3 www.theartofdriving.org/ and younger may participate in the House, 121 N. Fairfax St. Events Virginia. The 5th Annual ReelAbilities p.m. at Inova Mount Vernon ART_5K!/. hunt and will receive a toy pumpkin. will include three Scottish and Film Festival is a lineup of award- Hospital, 2501 Parkers Lane. The Art on the Avenue. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The event will also feature Celtic storytelling performances winning feature and short films and a 2016 Celebration will feature a at Mount Vernon Avenue. Art on Halloween crafts, food and drink, during the afternoon, an preview of guest speakers and special church choir competition. Inova will the Avenue is a multicultural arts ghost stories and a costume parade. appearance by the Granfling events. ReelAbilities is the largest film provide health screenings and the festival celebrating the Tickets are $5 for adults and $12 for School of Highland Dance, a festival of its kind in the nation Bloodmobile will come for a community’s diversity through the children participating in the hunt. concert by the Devil’s Tailors, and dedicated to showcasing films by and community blood drive. Free. Visit arts. The event takes place along Visit www.leefendallhouse.org or a bagpiper. about people that experience a www.celebrationmvl.org. Mount Vernon Avenue in the Del contact John Christiansen at 703- Barley & Music Fest. 12-6 p.m. at disability. Opening and Closing Nights: Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, 548-1789 or John Carlyle Square Park. Attend advance tickets are $18 for adults, $15 Family Fall Festival. 12-4 p.m. at and features over 350 artists, live [email protected]. the inaugural Barley & Music Fest for JCCNV members, seniors (65+), and Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock music, free children’s crafts and to find over a dozen craft for groups of 10 or more, $10 students Road. Find activities for kids, live entertainment, artist SATURDAY-SUNDAY /OCT. 22-23 breweries, music, and more. with valid student ID. All tickets are $20 music, food trucks, beer, wine, and demonstrations, a pie-baking Admission to the festival is free, the day of the opening and closing more. Tickets are $20 for adults, free contest, and more. Free. Visit Fall Harvest Family Days. 9 a.m-5 but drink tickets are $15 for 5, events. Other ticket prices vary. Visit for children 13 and under. Call 703- www.artontheavenue.org. p.m. at Pioneer Farm in George additional tastes may be www.northernva.reelabilities.org. 548-0885 or visit www.alexsym.org Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 purchased for $1. Visit for more. Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. www.barleymusicfest.com. SATURDAY/ SEPT. 24 Celebrate the beginning of autumn Mount Vernon Flea Market. 8 a.m.- WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY/OCT. 7-9 with the family at Mount Vernon 1:30 p.m. at 8717 Fort Hunt Road. The SUNDAY/SEPT. 25 Wine Festival and Sunset Tour. with activities including wagon rides,

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Green Escapes Alexandrians enjoy green escapes Shopping with parks. There are parks with Old Town Alexandria offers fashion basketball courts, dog parks and boutiques, home décor, antiques even kiddie parks, such as this one and more. on North Montgomery Street. Plan Ahead: First Night Alexandria Alexandria will be celebrating the 22nd scavenger hunt throughout Old Town that anniversary of First Night on Dec. 31, 2016. combines geography, history and knowl- This New Year’s Eve party — showcasing edge of local businesses. Complete the Hunt singers, dancers, actors, magicians, visual and turn in answers by 5:30 p.m. at the artists and musicians — includes 28 indoor Durant Arts Center where prizes will be venues with multiple stages featuring per- awarded to six lucky entrants. Details will formances from 7-11:30 pm. A finale be- be posted at https:// Be a part of our gins at 100 p.m. in the first block of King www.firstnightalexandria.org/events/fun- Wellbeing pages, Street (closest to the water) followed by hunt. the first week of fireworks on the Potomac River at midnight. Purchase admission badges online start- every month. Everything takes place within four Old ing Oct. 1. Town “Spotlight” areas and one in Del Ray. Want to come for free? Volunteer for three Delight in our Attendees can take the metro, King Street hours during the evening and get free ad- HomeLifeStyle Trolley, buses or drive and park, walking to mission for one, a souvenir apron and box sections, the their favorite venues and award-winning dinner. Sign up on the web site; do it early second week of restaurants. Links with details will be avail- and choose the venue and time. every month. able in October at In addition to the Fun Hunt, dozens of Peek at the top www.FirstNightAlexandria.org and other activities are being planned for the real estate sales, #ALXFirstNight. afternoon this year. They will be posted in glimpse over-the- Start the afternoon with the Eighth An- the fall at www.FirstNightAlexandria.org top remodeling nual First Night Alexandria Fun Hunt, a and #ALEXFirstNight. projects, get prac- tical suggestions The Arts for your home.

ists’ studios, galleries, workshops, and the Alexan- Celebrate Alexandria Archeology dria Museum of Archeology, the Torpedo Factory students, camps, showcases art in a variety of different forms. Call schools, Museum 703-838-4565 or visit www.torpedofactory.org enrichment 105 N. Union St., #327. Showcases Alexandria’s programs, 13,000 year old history through artifacts and ex- The Birchmere colleges and hibits. Call 703-746-4399. 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. The more in our Birchmere Music Hall is recognized for fostering A-plus: Alexandria Black History unique talent and providing legendary perfor- Education, Our guided fitness workouts and classes help you get stronger, mances. “America’s Legendary Music Hall” improve balance, and increase flexibility, all in just 30 minutes. showcases music in a dinner-theater style. All Learning, Fun Museum and Watson guests must have a ticket. Call 703-549-7500 or pages, the third Reading Room visit www.birchmere.com week of every month. 902 Wythe St., Alexandria. Preserves the history Del Ray Artisans of Alexandria’s and Northern Virginia’s African Questions? E-mail Live your most incredible life with Curves. American heritage. Call 703-746-4356 or visit 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Del Ray AlexandriaVA.gov/BlackHistory Artisans is a nonprofit group that organizes differ- sales@connection ent themed art exhibitions from local and newspapers.com Curves.com Hollin Hall Curves community based artists. Call 703-838-4827 or or call #CurvesStrong Torpedo Factory Art visit www.thedelrayartisans.org. 7918 Fort Hunt Road 703-778-9431 *Monthly membership fees required. Offer valid towards Alexandria VA 22308 Center 12-month recurring membership. Offer expires 9/30/16. Bring ad to qualify. 703 721-2044 105 North Union St., Alexandria. Featuring art- See The Arts, Page 21 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 ❖ 17 JACKI SORENSEN'S FITNESS CLASSESJACKI SORENSEN'S FITNESS CLASSES Newcomers & Community Guide Jacki Sorensen's Aerobic Dance Classes Begin September 19 Lee Center - 1108 Jefferson Street 22314 Upcoming Development in Alexandria •Monday/Wednesday/Friday From Page 6 again. 9:30 - 10:30 am underway in 2018, Jinks says the city is anticipating “We would expect, through the next 12 months, the environmental impact statement in fall 2016 and there will be discussions within the community and •Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 pm spending 2017 looking for additional development a process for whatever they come up with,” said Register online at in the area. The lease for the AMC movie theater Jinks. “It will most likely have to go back to the currently at the site of the Metro station is set to Planning Commission and the City Council.” alexandriava.gov › Recreation expire in December 2018. Further south, at the end of King Street, Jinks says For information, “[The theater site] is one of the touchstone points the new Boat Club building will be going up this Call: 202-657-1150 for entry to North Potomac Yard,” said Jinks. “It ba- fall to replace the recently demolished Beachcomber

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Email: [email protected] sically will be developing into mixed use develop- JACKI SORENSEN'S FITNESS CLASSES JACKI CLASSES FITNESS SORENSEN'S JACKI ment that will have entry to the Potomac Yard Metro “When the Boat Club leaves, their site [is] turn- Station.” ing into an interim waterfront park at the foot of The National Institute for the Blind will also be King Street,” said Jinks. “That process is funded for moving into the area, and Jinks said the city is still fiscal 2017 budget. We will be ready to go when the looking for occupants for other spaces. Boat Club moves out.” “There’s interest in other parts of North Potomac Jinks estimated that it would probably be between Yard,” said Jinks. “In southern part, a number of land 12 to 18 months before the Boat Club was ready to Build Your Community bases that haven’t been developed.” move into its new location. Jinks said the city’s goal was to time the move so that as soon as the Boat The Waterfront Club moved out, the city would be ready to step in For residents of the city, Alexandria Economic De- and build the park. Support Your Local velopment Partnership President Stephanie Landrum “The public has been expecting access to the foot says it’s important to know what’s going on along of King Street to enjoy that section of water that’s Businesses. Alexandria’s waterfront. been blocked off for decade,” said Jinks. “Once it’s “People driving along the waterfront see a couple in our hands, they’ll expect us to deliver. That’s our projects under construction, but people don’t know goal.” A few blocks south along The Strand, the that [ these areas] will be a great public space in the warehouse at Robinson Terminal South is going future,” said Landrum. down while the Carr Hotel site across Duke Street While most of the Waterfront is moving forward is on the rise. Jinks said the hotel is currently un- with development plans, at least one site has faced dergoing interior work and construction of the recent setbacks. Plans for the hotel, retail, and resi- building’s facade. www.connectionnewspapers.com dential complex at Robinson Terminal North col- “The whole purpose of waterfront plan is public lapsed in late July when CityInterests Inc. and access all along the river in Alexandria,” said Jinks. Rooney Properties announced that the project was “That has been a city goal for probably over three being put on hold. decades. Gradually we have achieved that. With “The project had costs where, at the end of the these last pieces: Robinson South, the Strand, and day, the market could not support those costs,” said Boat Club property, we will be achieving that ac- Jinks. “It was not economically feasible. This is go- cess. ing to force them to rethink the project and have Robinson Terminal North is the last piece. With discussions with the city about what a new project that, we will have public access from Dangerfield might be.” all the way down to south of Jones Point. That’s a The plans for the site were approved by City Coun- really major accomplishment and benefit to the cil in 2015, and Jinks said any alternate construc- public. The development has gotten a lot of the at- tion at the Robinson Terminal North would need to tention, but the benefit is the public will be getting go through the approval process at City Council a new set of parks along the Potomac.” Navigating the ABCs of Alexandria From Page 6 largest segment of Alexandria’s economy. SBDC of- www.alexchamber.com fers individual and confidential assistance without cost to City of Alexandria businesses and Alexandria The Del Ray Business residents with businesses elsewhere. 625 N. Wash- Association - DRBA ington St., Suite 400. 703-778-1291 or The Del Ray Business Association is run by volun- www.alexandriasbdc.org teers who are themselves business owners. Started almost 45 years ago, DRBA now has over 200 mem- West End Business Association - WEBA bers and sponsors several events in the Del Ray com- The West End Business Association is comprised munity each year. www.visitdelray.com. of West End Businesses and those that do business on the West End of Alexandria. WEBA provides mem- Old Town Business and Professional bers with networking opportunities, education and Association - OTBPA growth opportunities and representation before the Open to businesses of any type, OTBPA is the re- city and economic development officials on matters sult of a merger of two organizations – Old Town important to the West End of Alexandria. Business (OTB) and King Street Metro Enterprise www.alexandriaweba.com Team (KSMET). OTBPA’s most visible project is the annual Alexandria Retail Coupon Eisenhower Partnership Book.www.otbpa.com The Eisenhower Partnership is a group of commer- cial and residential property owners and occupiers Alexandria Small Business Development along the Eisenhower Avenue Valley corridor. The Center – SBDC Valley is anchored in the East by the Patent and Trade- The Alexandria Small Business Development Cen- mark Campus and in the West by the Victory Center ter is Alexandria’s economic development program development/Van Dorn Metro Station. that focuses on small businesses, which comprise the www.eisenhowerpartnership.org 18 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide Viewpoints

Ann Michael has What residents say about Alexandria lived in Alexandria Photos by Rikki George and Antonella Nicholas for 38 years. Michael enjoys “the small town feeling Gordon Elcan Louis Sabb, soon about the city and Booker III, a to be 70, has lived the historical graduate of T.C. in Alexandria for 47 background.” She Williams High years. In his youth, recommends that School, likes he’d go swimming newcomers enjoy the sites that Alexandria, its … borrow a boat Washington D.C. has to offer, but also “history from the and “bring up” to look to Alexandria for their 1700s to now” and smelt. “Alexandria is interests. She also enjoys Alexandria’s stories about slaves. a clean city,” he farmer’s markets and its convenience Gordon is studying to be a Jehovah said. “It’s not bad …. All cities have to Washington D.C. Witness like his mother. He said, “A the same faults.” family that prays together, stays together.” Paula Dubberly, a Christ House Maria Calloway Araia parishioner, helps was born and raised Ghebremeskel, manage the in Alexandria. She with cart in hand, gardens. Christ recommends Saint says Alexandria is House has a “vibrant Joseph Catholic “very good.” From congregation.” It is Church on N. Wythe Eritrea, he’s lived in diverse, she says, and N. Columbus. Alexandria for three and an exciting time She also likes Old years. to rediscover the church with a new Town’s waterfront. rector coming on board in September. She also recommends Jones Point Park. It has basketball courts, playgrounds and walking paths. Joel Sachs has Barbara Brown, a lived in Boston and government retiree, Annapolis prior to dog walks to keep Karen Whelan, residing in Alexan- busy. She’s lived in visiting Alexandria’s dria — all similar Alexandria for over Kate Waller Barrett port cities, being 50 years. She library branch, historical and bought at Cameron moved from walking towns. Joel Station at the right Australia to Del Ray. says Alexandria is a time. She likes the She didn’t want to dog town, with friendly people, and parks. Alexandria is “friendly.” And live in the suburbs. good, inexpensive restaurants and she likes the new mayor — Allison “Del Ray is great for bars. “The city has put a lot into Silberburg. families, close to Old Town and … no events ….” commute.” Community Organizations ACT for Alexandria Home Alexandria’s (AHA) mission is to North Beauregard St. Call 703-746- ACT for Alexandria is a community help residents ages 55+ in Alexandria 6008 or visit www.centerforalexandrias foundation that serves as a catalyst for live independently and in their homes children.org. increasing charitable investment and for as long as they can. AHA provides an community engagement locally. Their array of services like transportation, Child and Family Network Centers mission is “to raise the level and effec- light home maintenance, errand run- This nonprofit provides free and fully tiveness of giving and engagement in ning, gardening, technical support, accredited preschool education for chil- Alexandria.” Located at 421 Prince St., snow shoveling, and light housekeeping. dren living in poverty in Northern Suite 220. Call 703-739-7778 or visit It also organizes a variety of social and Virginia, including free family support, www.actforalexandria.org. educational events. The offices are lo- literacy, job training, and health pro- cated at 3139 Mount Vernon Ave. Call grams to the parents of students. ALIVE! 703-231-0824 or visit Currently, Child and Family Network Alexandrians Involved Ecumenically www.athomeinalexandria.org. Centers serve nearly 200 children and (ALIVE) is a nonprofit organization of their families each year at six program volunteers from over 40 religious con- Carpenter’s Shelter sites throughout Alexandria and Arling- gregations and the community working Carpenter’s Shelter serves nearly 750 ton. The home office is located at 3700 together to help those in need. ALIVE homeless individuals and families and Wheeler Ave. Call 703-836-0214 or visit provides emergency food assistance, formerly homeless children and adults www.cfnc-online.org. emergency financial assistance, shelter, each year. It offers continuous services year-round preschool, furniture and that assist shelter residents to indepen- Community Lodgings, Inc. housewares. ALIVE offices are located at dent living. Volunteer opportunities Community Lodgings’ mission is to 2723 King St. Call 703-837-9300 or visit available. 930 North Henry Street. Call lift families from homelessness and in- www.alive-inc.org. 703-548-7500 or visit stability to independence and www.carpentersshelter.org. self-sufficiency through transitional-in- Animal Welfare League of Alexan- place housing, affordable housing and dria (AWLA) The Campagna Center youth education programs. Volunteers AWLA provides pet adoptions, spay The Campanga Center operates needed. Main office is at 3912 Elbert and neuter assistance, education and children’s programs related to Alexan- Ave., Suite 108. Call 703-549-4407 or community service and outreach. AWLA dria Head Start, the Campagna Early visit www.communitylodgings.org. is located at 4101 Eisenhower Ave. Call Learning Center, Afternoon Adventures, 703-746-4774 or visit before- and after- school tutoring/child Computer C.O.R.E. www.alexandriaanimals.org. care, tutoring and mentoring with Build- This organization helps low-income ing Better Futures and education adults acquire the technological and life Ballyshaners programs for immigrants and refugee skills they need to pursue their career Join the Ballyshaners (Gaelic for “Old families with the New Neighbors pro- aspirations; tuition is free, and accord- Towners”) to organize and host gram. 418 South Washington Street. ingly, donations are needed. The main Alexandria’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Call 703-549-0111 or visit office is located at 5881 Leesburg Pike, and the Annual Irish Festival each Au- www.campagnacenter.org. Falls Church. Call 703-931-7346 or visit gust. There are undraising events to www.computercore.org. help cover the costs associated with the Center for Alexandria’s Children parade. Meets once a month from April The Center for Alexandria’s Children Hopkins House through December at a local resturant, (CAC) is a public-private partnership The mission of Hopkins House is to then weekly from January until the St. based on the Children’s Advocacy Cen- provide quality educational programs Patrick’s Day Parade. Visit ter Model, which has been shown to and opportunities to children, youths www.ballyshaners.org. improve outcomes for families and vic- and their families, regardless of income, tims of abuse. The center provides to help them achieve their full intellec- 3737 Seminary Rd. • Alexandria At Home Alexandria services for victims and their families tual, economic and social potential. The Part of a national “village movement” and coordinates the response between central office is at 5904 Richmond High- www.vts.edu/evening of small nonprofit groups forming in victims and nonprofits aiming to serve way, Suite 525. Call 571-480-4282 or communities all across the country, At them. The Center is located at 1900 visit www.hopkinshouse.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 ❖ 19 A Sampling of Annual Entertainment Community Events

apple-roasting and a straw bale Fairfax SkillSource Center, 7611 maze. The event is included with SATURDAY/NOV. 19 Little River Turnpike, Suite 300 West, purchase of admission to Mount Virginia Cider Week Tasting Annandale. The IRS Volunteer Vernon; tickets are $17 for adults, $9 Event. 7-9:30 p.m. at The Lyceum, Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for children, $16 for seniors and free 201 S. Washington St. In partnership program offers free assistance with for children 5 years and younger. with the Alexandria-Caen Sister 2015 Federal and state tax returns Visit www.mountvernon.org for Cities Committee, the Lyceum offers for households with a total income of more. a cider tasting as part of Virginia $52,000 or less. Visit Cider Week. Tickets are $50-75. Visit www.volunteerfairfax.org/ www.show.alexandriava.gov/events individuals/vita.php. SUNDAY/OCT. 30 for more. Del Ray Halloween Parade. 2-4 p.m. at Mount Vernon Ave. All are April 2017 welcome to march in the parade. THURSDAY/NOV. 24 Parade ends in a party at the Mt. Turkey Trot. 9 a.m. at George APRIL - JUNE Washington Middle School, 1005 Vernon Recreation Center fields Relay for Life. Fundraisers participate Mount Vernon Ave. A Thanksgiving featuring live music, free in all-night-long events to help those morning tradition, this fast, flat, File photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet refreshments, games, best costume affected by cancer through the USATF-certified 5-mile course awards, and more. Free. Visit American Cancer Society. Visit through the heart of Del Ray. www.visitdelray.com/halloween for www.relayforlife.org for specific Registration is $5-25. Visit more. events and details. www.alexandriaturkeytrot.com for more. SUNDAY-MONDAY/OCT. 30-31 SATURDAY-SATURDAY/APRIL 22-29 Poe in Alexandria. 8-10 p.m. at the FRIDAY/ NOV. 25 Historic Garden Week. This Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Actor weeklong statewide event provides Tree Lighting Ceremony. David Keltz returns to The Lyceum’s 6-8 p.m. at visitors an opportunity to see lecture hall to re-create Poe’s visit to Market Square, 301 King St. Attend gardens, as well as houses with more Virginia in 1849, shortly before his the ceremony in which the City Tree than 2,000 flower arrangements death. Individual works performed is lit and visited by Santa, the Town created by Garden Club of Virginia each year vary, but the program Crier, and other city officials. Free. members. Visit always includes a chilling story or Visit www.alexandriava.gov for www.vagardenweek.org. two such as “The Black Cat,” “The more. Cask of Amontillado,” or “The Tell- Tale Heart,” along with well-known LATE APRIL poems “The Raven” and “El Dorado.” FRIDAY/NOV. 25-SATURDAY/JAN. 6 Art on the Rocks. 7-10 p.m. at The Tickets are $15. Visit Christmas in Mount Vernon. 3200 Art League, 105 N. Union St. shop.alexandriva.gov/events for Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mixologists are paired with a piece of more. Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon decks A home featured in the 2015 historic homes tour. artwork to use as inspiration to the halls with themed Christmas trees create the most artistic cocktail and on the estate and festive greenery in appetizer pairing and then compete Twig Hosts Historic MONDAY/OCT. 31 the Mansion. Visit for the title of Art on the Rocks Halloween Trick-Or-Treating. 5-7 www.mountvernon.org/christmas. champion. Ticket holders sample all p.m. at Carlyle House Historic Park, Alexandria Home Tour of the delicious pairings and vote for 121 N. Fairfax St. Free. Visit their favorite at the event. A panel of Last year, the Twig, the junior auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital fea- www.novaparks.com to register. December 2016 experts will crown the winner of the tured six homes in their annual fundraiser highlighting homes important to most creative cocktail, appetizer, and the city’s history. This year, the tour will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 November 2016 artwork pairing. Tickets are $55-65. a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets are $35 through Sept. 25 and may be purchased online. Alexandria Winter Restaurant VIsit www.theartleague.org for more. Thereafter, tickets are $40 and may be purchased at The Twig’s Thrift Shop, FRIDAY/NOV. 4 Week. More than 60 Alexandria 106 N Columbus St. Visit www.thetwig.org/homes-tour for more. restaurants offer a $35 three-course Art on Tap 2016. 7-10 p.m. at the Art dinner or a $35 dinner for two. More May 2017 League Gallery, 105 N. Union St. than two dozen restaurants are also Craft beers from local breweries have offering lunch deals at $10, $15 or SATURDAY/MAY 13 been artfully paired with a work of $20 per person in addition to the Alexandria Tot Rock Fest. 9 a.m.-1 free to attend, but tickets are $15 per live music. Visit art from an Art League instructor. dinner specials. Visit p.m. at Mount Vernon Recreation area (food or wine), $20 after June www.visitalexandriava.com/events/ Local restaurants have chosen a www.alexandriarestaurantweek.com Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. 18. Visit USA-Alexandria-Birthday- brew/artwork coupling to serve as for more. The fun includes music, movement, www.vineonthewaterfront.com. Celebration/6607. their muse to create the perfect and mindfulness for young children. complimentary appetizer. Enjoy the Free. Visit www.totrockfest.com for brew, bite, and artwork trifectas, FRIDAY-SUNDAY/ DEC. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18 more. July 2017 August 2017 then vote for a winner. Tickets are Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday La Bella Strada. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at $35-45 plus a service fee. Visit Market. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray. SATURDAY/JULY 1 www.theartleague.org for more. Summer Restaurant Week. Mid- and Sunday, 6-9 p.m. Friday, This modern street painting festival Independence Fireworks. 6 p.m. at August, in neighborhoods throughout Colasanto Park, 2704 Mount Vernon originates from an ancient Italian art Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Alexandria, including Old Town, Del TUESDAY/ NOV. 8 Ave. The market offers handmade form, featuring the creation of large- Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon. Ray, Carlyle and West End. Menu fine arts and fine crafts from local scale chalk paintings directly on the Election Day. General election. Visit Greet “General and Mrs. Washington” options vary by location. Visit artists (including pottery/ceramics, sidewalks of Mount Vernon Avenue www.sbe.virginia.gov/ and in the historic area before trying a www.AlexandriaRestaurantWeek.com photography, jewelry, cloth, paper in Del Ray. Free. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ turn at bocce ball and 18th-century or call 703-746-3301 for more. crafts, and glass). Find different www.visitdelray.com for more. upcoming.htm. dancing demonstrations. Also enjoy a artists each weekend. Free. Visit fireworks show. Tickets are $30 for Jane Austen Ball. Mid-August, 8-11 www.thedelrayartisans.org. MONDAY/MAY 23 adults, $20 for youth. Visit p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, THURSDAY-SATURDAY/NOV. 10-13 www.mountvernon.org for more. 134 N. Royal St. The evening will Memorial Day Jazz Concert. 1-6 Alexandria Film Festival. feature a variety of English country AMC SATURDAY/DEC. 3 p.m. at Waterfront Park, Alexandria. Hoffman Center 22, 206 Swamp Fox dances in the historic ballroom, live 46th Annual Campagna Center A variety of jazz performances take JULY 4 music, and “iced refreshments.” Road and Beatley Central Library, Scottish Walk Parade. 11 a.m. place throughout the concert. Food is 5005 Duke St. The 10th annual An American Celebration. 8 a.m.-5 Period costume optional; “after-five” Old Town Alexandria, the parade available for purchase, but picnic p.m. at Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount attire encouraged. Tickets are $45. Alexandria Film Festival brings begins at St. Asaph and Wolfe lunches are welcome. Pets should be together short and feature length Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Visit shop.AlexandriaVA.gov/ Streets. More than 100 Scottish left at home. Admission is free. Visit Vernon. Watch made-for-daytime Events.aspx. films of all genres from emerging and Clans, pipe and drum bands, Scottish www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation. established, local and international fireworks shoot off over the Potomac dancers, re-enactment groups, Scottie River. Admission is $9-20, free for Friendship Firehouse Festival. Mid- filmmakers. All ticketed events will dogs, dignitaries and, of course, be held at the AMC Hoffman Theater children 0-5. Visit August, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Friendship Santa Claus will march through the June 2017 www.mountvernon.org for more. Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred St. 22, with Beatley Central Library streets of Old Town. Visit offering free programs to the public. The festival celebrates the special www.campagnacenter.org/ SUNDAY/JUNE 4 role firefighters have played Visit www.alexandriafilm.org. scottishwalkweekend/parade. FIRST TWO WEEKS OF JULY Taste of Del Ray. 1-3 p.m. at the throughout history, especially those intersection of Mount Vernon and Grown Ups Art Camp. Various times of Friendship. The event will feature FRIDAY/ NOV. 11 SATURDAY/DEC. 31 Oxford avenues. Top neighborhood at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount a collection of antique fire equipment restaurants participate in this Vernon Ave. Del Ray Artisans is and, courtesy of the Alexandria Fire Mount Vernon Salutes Veterans. 9 First Night Alexandria. Events take competition. Visit offering more than 30 workshops and Department, a display of modern fire a.m.-4 p.m. at Washington’s Mount place throughout the day at Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon www.visitdelray.com. sessions to choose from. Prices vary. trucks and apparatus. Free. Visit numerous venues around the City of Visit www.delrayartisans.org. www.friendshipfire.net. Memorial Highway. Honored guests Alexandria. Visit (veterans) are invited to place a Vine on the Waterfront Festival. www.firstnightalexandria.org. Youth Arts Festival. Early August, 1- flower at Washington’s tomb, enjoy a Late June, 12-6 p.m. at Oronoco SECOND SATURDAY IN JULY concert by the Harmony Heritage Park, 100 Madison St. Formerly 5 p.m. at Mount Vernon Recreation Singers and the United States Air known as the Alexandria Food & USA and Alexandria Birthday Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. Force String Orchestra. Free for February 2017 Wine Festival, the festival will Celebration. Oronoco Bay Park, This festival will showcase the talents veterans and active duty military expand to include both restaurants 100 Madison Street, Alexandria. of youth around the city and serve as members, $9-17 for everyone else. MID-FEBRUARY within Alexandria and other eateries Celebrate Alexandria’s 265th a forum of expression for both visual See www.mountvernon.org for more. Community Tax Assistance Day. throughout the region. The event is birthday along the Potomac and performing arts. Free. Call 703- waterfront with fireworks, cake and 549-7115 ext. 370. 20 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community Guide The Arts From Page 17 Art on the Avenue Held the first Saturday in October, rain or shine. Saturday, Oct.1, on Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray. A multicultural festival with 300-plus artists/artisans sell their work (all price ranges), creating mini-exhibits down the avenue, offering children’s activities, music stage and food. Visit www.artontheavenue.org. Aldersgate Church Community Theatre With a home in Wesley Hall of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Road, Alexandria, the ACCT puts on plays and musicals for families. ACCT has a professional stage and are members of the Northern Virginia Theater Alliance and the Washington Area Theater Community Honors. Call 703-660-2611 or visit www.acctonline.org. Alexandria Symphony Orchestra The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra performs at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Com- munity College, 4915 East Campus Lane. Call 703-548-0885 or visit www.alexsym.org. The Little Theatre of Alexandria 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria. Founded in 1934, this theatre offers classics and popular, new favorites. Call the box office at 703-683-0496 or visit www.thelittletheatre.com. Lyceum 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria. Includes the original 1839 building and 5,000 objects. Call 703-746-4994. MetroStage 1201 North Royal St., Alexandria. Presents Broadway quality theater productions. Call 703-548-9044 or visit www.metrostage.org. Port City Playhouse 1819 North Quaker Lane, Alexandria. Featuring theater productions for all tastes, the Port City Playhouse is an Alexandria-based theater company. Visit www.portcityplayhouse.org.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 ❖ 21 Newcomers & Community Guide A Look at Issues Facing the City By Vernon Miles is it consistent. It sets clear guidance for the Landrum also advised new residents of Gazette Packet entire organization on what we want to Alexandria interested in local business to achieve. Sometimes there are pressures on keep an eye out for discussions about an t’s not as visible as new construction, government to be all things to all people, Old Town Business Improvement District. but the policy changes coming in Fall but you can’t be effective that way. Helps There’s an exploratory committee in Old I2016 could have a major impact on us stay focused and keep our resources on Town looking at what BIDs have done [in local residents. As City Council is what’s important.” this region],” said Landrum. “The explor- ramping up to resume its fall session, City On a smaller scale, Jinks says the City atory committee continues to meet. Their Manager Mark Jinks says a number of policy Council will receive a report from the Ad goal is to come forward with a possible plan questions will face Alexandria in the com- Hoc Advisory Group on Confederate Memo- that they would then start talking with ing months. Some of these issues range from rials and Street Names. The group was es- stakeholders [in the fall], people like local smaller questions about street names or tablished in September 2015 and met over businesses, property owners, residents, and food trucks, others could have major rami- the course of five meetings. Towards the end the city council.” fications over the next decade of city de- of the group’s discussion and in draft re- According to Landrum, new tax districts velopment. ports, the group’s consensus was to keep can only go into effect on Jan. 1. So it can Jinks says the largest issue will be mov- the confederate statue and most of the city’s either happen at the end of this year for ing forward on discussion about the city’s street names the same. The only major implementation in 2017 or at some point strategic plan. According to Jinks, the stra- change proposed was renaming the limited early in 2017 for implementation in 2018. tegic plan sets the direction and priorities parts of Route 1 through Alexandria still Landrum also said the city will have to of the city for the next six years. called Jefferson Davis Highway. continue to have discussions about food Photo by Rikki George/Gazette Packet “This plan has measures of ‘how are we “There will be a lot of contention and trucks. “Food trucks are now legal in a few going to know if we’re successful’ so we can passionate debate,” Jinks said, “but it’s not locations, but have you seen any?” asked Snapshot focus our implementation efforts on activi- a major policy setting situation.” Landrum. “There aren’t any. We put a policy Grotto at Saint Joseph’s ties that we believe will help reach our Stephanie Landrum, president of the Al- in place, but it’s not viable for most food Catholic Church. Located at goals,” said Jinks, noting that combating the exandria Economic Development Partner- trucks. If our goal is to have food trucks the corner of N. Columbus and city’s crime rate is one of those priorities. ship, noted that a number of smaller, ongo- come in, we need to revisit the restrictions.” Wythe streets. This is a deco- “[Crime] is still trending down, but we need ing issues will be resurfacing for the city in For more established retail, Landrum ad- rative structure erected in to focus on how we can get it down further. the fall. vised Old Town residents to note the new early summer 2016, which A strategic plan helps any organization fo- “On a smaller scale, we’re going to see Edens project coming online in Old Town enhances the garden land- cus on long term: what’s important and the continued implementation of the where the former Giant and ABC store was scape at Saint Joseph’s Catho- develop plans to get there. When we do Bikeshare as it continues moving towards located. Landrum said the new construction lic Church. budgets and consider specific detailed ac- the West End of the city,” said Landrum. is currently getting its permits set, but when tions, one of the questions that gets asked “That’s an interesting and cool advancement it opens will provide new retail options for is how this relates to the strategic plan and for the city.” North Old Town.

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Photos by Preston Jones/Gazette Packet Getting To Know TC Sports Girls’ soccer claims Conference 7 title.

School: T.C. Williams High School Mascot: Titans School Colors: Red, white and blue Athletic Director: Steve Colantuoni Football Coach: Marc Matthie (second year) Jones Point Park The Titans finished 2015 with their second con- secutive 2-8 and failed to qualify for postseason Intersecting the Mount Vernon Trail, located directly play. underneath the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Jones Point Park offers both an expansive history and a variety of Boys’ Basketball Coach: Bryan Hill Appomattox activities. The park is equipped with two fishing areas, Girls’ Basketball Coach: Kesha Walton Boys’ Soccer Coach: Martin Nickley Located directly in the center of the South Washington two playgrounds and two separate basketball courts, Baseball Coach: Chris Metz and Prince Street intersection, the Appomattox statue along with other areas for recreation. A gravel inter- Rival School: West Potomac has become a popular sight for many within the Mount pretative trail explains the history behind Jones Point. Vernon/Old Town area. Originally dedicated in 1889, The lighthouse pictured, located within the park, is the What happened last year: The girls’ soccer team finished a great season with a 19-3 record. the figure is of a lone confederate soldier. last remaining riverine lighthouse in Virginia. The Titans defeated W.T. Woodson to win the Con- ference 7 title 4-1. T.C. Williams went on to lose Business Organizations to Battlefield in the 6A north region title game and then were beaten by Cox in the state semifinals.

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce sources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Notable: The T.C. Williams football program, 2834 Duke Street, Offers a variety of programs Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Armed Forces Communication and made famous nationally by the 2000 Disney movie and services to assist member firms in promoting counties. Call 571-298-1187 or Visit Electronic Association of Northern “Remember the Titans,” starring Denzel Washing- and expanding their business base. Call 703-549- www.northernvirginiabcc.org Virginia ton, won state championships in 1971, 1984 and 1000 or visit www.alexchamber.com. 400 North Washington St., Suite 300. Based in 1987. Despite success that spanned into 1990, T.C. Visit Alexandria Alexandria, the organization seeks to promote Williams experienced a 22-year postseason drought Northern Virginia Black Chamber With more than 300 members, Visit Alexandria communication between private businesses in the that ended in 2013, when the Titans went 7-3 in of Commerce. has strong ties to the Alexandria business and tour- region and government agencies. Call 703-778- the regular season and qualified for the playoffs. The Alexandria-based organization provides re- ism communities. Visit www.visitalexandriava.com. 4645 or visit www.afceanova.org. — Updated by Aaron Lundmark

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