Our own Tracy Viselli just came back from the Code for America Summit in San Francisco this week and brought back news of some cool apps that we could use in Alexandria. What are some of your ideas for using these apps or other apps you've seen to improve civic engagement in the city?
The Program will include reading the names of the 67 heroes, a Tribute to Capt. Rocky Versace written by his fellow POW, COL James N. "Nick" Rowe (USMA 1960), guest speakers, a wreath laying, playing of "Taps" and the singing of "God Bless America."
The music, food, and culture of Ireland will be featured as the City of Alexandria hosts the annual irish Festival. Admission is free and the festival will be held rain or shine.
This Saturday will mark the final work day event of the year at Chinquapin Park. The park needs your help. Volunteers are welcome to come take part in the ecological restoration along sections of the park's main trail and entrance. There will be small, medium and large size planting that needs to be completed as well as the restoration of several species of Upland Oaks.
Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is celebrating "Rock Your Park" by offering open play days and nights from December 6th through February 12th on Ben Brenman's synthetic field.
Staff monitored activities will be available on Tuesdays adn Thursdays from 6:00PM to 9:00PM, Saturdays from 12:00PM to 5:00PM and Sundays from 1:00PM to 5:00PM.
Each month, Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT) holds an invasive plant removal event at Dora Kelley Park. This month will be a little different. The park greatly needs help repairing some of the trails. After Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Nate rolled through our area, the park received a great deal of water and flooding. Many of the trails were damaged as a result, and the staff has had to spend a lot of time returning them to a user-friendly state.
The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities conducted a Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey during May and June of 2011. The purpose of the survey was to establish priorities for the future development of parks, recreation, cultural facilities, programs and services within your community.
The Clean City and Environment Quality of Life Indicators help us measure the extent to which we live in an Alexandria where our houses, streets, neighborhoods and parks are clean and well-kept, free of garbage, environmental hazards and pests so that everyone can fully enjoy our beautiful city.
The Transportation, Trails, Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Quality of Life Indicators help us measure an Alexandria where everyone has access to transportation options, trails, parks, open space and recreation opportunities.
