What if we all gave on one day? On Wednesday, April 20, we can! Join us for Spring2ACTion, 24 hours of online giving to support the nonprofits that make Alexandria strong. Last year, 9,431 donors raised an amazing $1,276,909 for 129 nonprofits serving our community. In 2016, our goals are to engage 10,000 donors to raise $1.5 million! To meet this goal, we need your help!
Alexandria City Manager Mark B. Jinks has announced the timeline for several initiatives intended to continue greater transparency and accountability for City government programs. These efforts include the publication of performance reports for each program, a community survey to gauge resident satisfaction and priorities, and the development of an interactive performance dashboard.
Thank you to the almost 400 individuals who contributed everything from light bulbs to camera tripods to yoga blocks and warm winter coats for the 39 participating nonprofits during Fall into Giving!
Save the date for Fall into Giving, an online donation drive for goods and items benefiting nonprofit organizations serving Alexandria from Monday, September 21 to Friday, September 25.
City of Alexandria Seeks Proposals from Non-Profit Organizations for Management Lease
The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities is seeking proposals for a five-year management lease on The Conservatory Center at Four Mile Run Park, located at 4109-4125 Mt. Vernon Ave.
What if we all gave on one day? Let's find out! On April 22, join thousands of other community members for Spring2ACTion, 24 hours of online giving to benefit nonprofits serving Alexandria at www.spring2action.org. Be a part of this incredible day of giving!
On Wednesday, April 22, we can! Join us for Spring2ACTion, 24 hours of online giving to benefit nonprofits serving Alexandria. Last year, Spring2ACTion raised $1,031,282 in one day for 121 nonprofits. This year, our goal is to raise more than million dollars and engage 10,000 donors to give! To meet this goal, we need your help.
Only three more days to collect toys for Alexandria’s most needy families! Volunteer Alexandria is supporting the Holiday Sharing – Community Toy Drive due to changes with Community Partners for Children. We are your local Volunteer Center that connects peopl
Fall into Giving 2014, a virtual donation drive for goods and items needed by nonprofits serving Alexandria, was successfully piloted with 28 participating organizations!
Next Tuesday, November 11th, Alexandria and the rest of America will pause in reflection for Veterans Day.With an estimated 800,000 people expected to attend Washington DC’s “Concert for Valor”, perhaps going to a local event in Alexandria would make for a less crowded holiday. Luckily, there are several options for Alexandria residents to consider.
We're in the homestretch of Fall into Giving, a virtual donation drive for goods and items to benefit nonprofits serving Alexandria. Through Friday, October 31, the links to Amazon wish lists of 28 local nonprofits will be posted on ACTion Alexandria.
Get ready for the season of pumpkins, Halloween decorations, turkey and...5K races! Whether you're a serious runner, a not-so serious runner, or just want a fun, less time consuming way to make an impact in your community, fall weekends in Alexandria are packed with road races that benefit nonprofits supporting a range of causes.
Play where? Play how? Play NOW!Project Play has launched a mobile-friendly website to help parents and caregivers find places for young children to play in and around Alexandria.
Friends of Alexandria Archaeology is a non-profit associated with Alexandria Archaeology. We are an all-volunteer organization that began in 1986. Our mission is to develop a common movement for the appreciation and conservation of Alexandria Archaeology and its place in the continuity of human experience.
Thank you to Lauren Houser from SPECTRUM for the following blog post:
118 events. 97 cities. And the numbers are still growing. May 31-June 1, 2014 marks the Second Annual National Civic Day of Hacking – 24 fast-paced hours that bring together dedicated technology enthusiasts of all backgrounds to improve communities around the country. Spectrum is a proud sponsor of the hackathon hosted by Code for NoVA at the National Science Foundation in Arlington, VA, which will rally Washington, DC and northern Virginia locals behind important community challenges.
No experience is necessary! We're looking for anyone interested in learning how to fix bikes, and in turn helping others fix their bikes. Experienced volunteers are always available during open shop hours for any new volunteers to ask questions. We're looking for beginner bicycle mechanics for our volunteer open shop hours.
In the past three years, you have helped to create an innovative, online platform for solving challenges and sharing ideas in Alexandria. Together, we have contributed toys, desks, books and diapers.
Somehow we are already in the midst of the holiday season, and there are many great, local organizations that need help. Here are 10 ways to give back to Alexandria this holiday season:
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) invites community members to participate in the Second Annual Alexandria Shelter Walk for Homeless Animals on October 20, 2013.
The City of Alexandria is planning on resurfacing King Street from Russell Road to Janneys Lane in the fall. Within the resurfacing plans, The City is propsing to install bicycle lanes in both directions and narrow the moving lanes to calm traffic.
Welcome to ACTion Alexandria's Idea Challenge! We're asking locals, "What's your bright idea for Alexandria?" to learn what YOU think would make our city even better.
Whether it's an issue about bike lanes, a new community group, a useful tool to help locals or whatever you can think of, we want to hear about it.
Celebrate our country and our community with this birthday celebration, including music by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and fireworks. Find out more here.
Vote for your favorite Del Ray restaurant during the 8th Annual Taste of Del Ray! More than 15 neighborhood restaurants will participate. For more information, click here.
On May 21, Kids Helping Kids will be setting up lemonade stands across Alexandria to benefit local nonprofits. Find out more about this annual event at: http://www.khkalexandria.org/.
No speeches, no auctions, no asks...just fun! Join ACT for Alexandria for the Third Annual Community BBQ down on the waterfront. Enjoy music, bbq and beveridges! RSVP at: https://communitybbq.eventbrite.com.
This annual event will bring together businesses and nonprofits to discuss community needs and celebrate philanthropy. To purchase tickets and to find more information, click here.
Join SCAN and the Allies in Prevention to recognize five individuals working to prevent child abuse and neglect across Northern Virgina. Purchase tickets and find more information at: https://www.scanva.org/support-scan/upcoming-events/allies-in-prevention-awards/.
Volunteer Alexandria is hosting its first Family and Youth Community Service Day on Saturday, May 21 from 9:30am-12:00pm. Children ages six and older with their families are encouraged to come together to make a difference in the community.
Be a part of the 9th annual Spring for Alexandria, presented by Volunteer Alexandria in partnership with the City of Alexandria. During Spring for Alexandria, thousands of volunteers will support hundreds of Alexandria-based charities.
Give your feedback to help inform the City's update of the Pedestrian and Bicycle chapters of the Transportation Master Plan. The update includes goals and objectives, a future bicycle network, pedestrian case study area recommendations, future bikeshare station locations, priority pedestrian and bicycle projects and actions and strategies to implement the plan.
What if we all gave on one day? On Wednesday, April 20, we can! Spring2ACTion is Alexandria's online giving day to benefit nonprofit organizations serving Alexandria. Last year, 129 nonprofits raised $1,276,909 from 9,431 donors.
The 4th Annual Nonprofit Capacity Conference will bring together senior nonprofit leaders, advisors, industry experts and nonprofit consultants from across the North East. Find out more and register at: http://www.nonprofitcapacityconference.com/.
Learn about the latest techniques in marketing and predictions for marketing trends in 2016 at this fourth annual seminar. Click here to register and find more information.
Are you a nonprofit fundraising professional? Register for this 3 session course on increasing revenue from corporate sponsorships hosted by the United Way of the National Capital Area. Click here to register and find more information.
The voter registration application deadline to vote for the March 1 Democratic and Republican Primary is February 8. For more information, please click here.
The Gang Prevention Community Task Force will meet on Wednesday, January 20 from 6-8pm. To view any cancellations and to confirm meeting details, please click here.
Join Brighter Strategies and the Alexandria Collaborators (ACT for Alexandria, Alexandria Regional Council for the United Way of the national Capital Area and the City of Alexandria) for Data +
The Alexandria City Council installation ceremony will be held at T.C. Williams High School Auditorium on Monday, January 4. For more information and for event cancellations, please visit: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=11807.
The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) wants to hear from the greater community about priorities for improving WMATA’s transit operations and customer service. Recognizing Metro’s critical role in the region’s economy and quality of life, NVTC is sponsoring two regional forums.
The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) wants to hear from the greater community about priorities for improving WMATA’s transit operations and customer service. Recognizing Metro’s critical role in the region’s economy and quality of life, NVTC is sponsoring two regional forums.
Last year, The Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority, in partnership with the Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities and the Alexandria Public Schools, provided toys to more than 3,000 children during its annual Santa's Winter Wonderland Celebration.
The Maury Schoolyard Initiative was formed by parents in Spring 2013 in response to the severely degraded environmental and safety conditions of Matthew Maury Elementary Schoolyard.
The Alexandria Police Youth Camp is hosting its annual Christmas tree sale starting on Saturday, November 28. Proceeds help cover the cost of summer camp for those who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend. Find out more information at: http://www.alexpyc.org/.
Nonprofit and Association Executives are invited by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce for an informal networking breakfast. Please click here for more event details.
Join The Campagna Center for their 45th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, featuring marching units with Scottish bagpipes and drums, Scottish dancers, Scottie dogs and more. Find more information at: http://www.campagnacenter.org/scottishwalkweekend/parade.
Join the City of Alexandria for the annual, tree lighting ceremony in Market Square. City Officials will be on hand and Encore Stage & Studio Children's Theatre, as well as, the Alexandria Singers will perform.
Women & Wine invites women 21 years and older to enjoy wine and network on November 18. All proceeds will benefit Space of Her Own. To find out more and to sign up, visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-wine-cheers-to-a-good-cause-tickets-19020398524.
Save the date for Spring2ACTion on Wednesday, April 20, 2016! Spring2ACTion is 24 hours of online giving benefiting nonprofit organziations serving Alexandria, VA. Find out more at: www.spring2action.org.
Attend a training on crowdfunding hosted by the Alexandria Small Business Development Center. Learn more at: http://alexandriasbdc.org/events/category/alexandria-sbdc-events/.
Alexandria to Kick Off Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Process with Community Meetings: This fall, the City will kick off the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget process with a series of com
Alexandria to Kick Off Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Process with Community Meetings: This fall, the City will kick off the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget process with a series of com
Alexandria to Kick Off Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Process with Community Meetings: This fall, the City will kick off the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget process with a series of com
Alexandria to Kick Off Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Process with Community Meetings: This fall, the City will kick off the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget process with a series of com
Alexandria to Kick Off Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Process with Community Meetings: This fall, the City will kick off the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget process with a series of com
Each year, the Alexandria Domestic Violence Program invites over 60 families to a holiday party. Families will enjoy dinner and activities such as crafts, face painting and singing holiday songs. In many cases, the only gifts the children will receive will be given at this party.
Are you part of a nonprofit serving Alexandria? Learn more about how a new partnership between ACT for Alexandria and The Majestic Cafe can benefit your organization at the Nonprofit Partners Happy Hour. First drinks and appetizers are free. RSVP at: https://majesticcafehappyhour.eventbrite.com.
Join Give Back Alexandria for a donut happy hour at Sugar Shack Donuts to support nonprofits participating in Fall into Giving, an online donation drive for goods and items from September 21 through September 25. We'll provide the donuts! See flyer below for more details.
Head out to Mt. Vernon Ave in Del Ray for First Thursday. September's First Thursday will feature party planning ideas for weddings, birthday parties, showers and more. Find out more information at: http://www.visitdelray.com/event-1862038.
Join Neighborhood Health for a free community health fair featuring health screenings, zumba, a strength class and more! If you'd like to participate as a volunteer, please contact Amanda Krzepicki at [email protected].
Give your feedback on a future Oakville/Triangle Route 1 Corridor plan that fits within existing neighborhood, an improved Mount Jefferson Park/Trail and a mix of land uses. What do you want to see in this area? Respond on AlexEngage by July 27.
The Annual Friendship Firehouse Festival will feature antique fire apparatus, craft booths, displays by Alexandria merchants and live music. For times and other information, please call: 703-746-3891 or click here to visit the Friendship Firehouse Festival page.
Join United Way of the National Capital Region for their annual community meeting, including speakers on nonprofit leadership, communication strategies and board succession planning. Click here for more information.
What are your thoughts on food trucks in Alexandria? Take a brief survey to help City Council determine next steps. The City is currently testing a pilot program which allows food trucks to operate in off-street locations on public and private property.
Save the date for Volunteer Alexandria's annual volunteer appreciation event: Volunteers are the Heart of Alexandria. For further details, please click here.
The 35th Annual Old Town Arts and Crafts Festival will feature fine arts, crafts, live entertainment and more! 60+ vendors will be on hand, selling jewelry, pet accessories, children's toys, pottery, clothing and much more. For further details, please click here.
Cool off at one of the 40 different lemonade stands run by Kids Helping Kids during LemonAide Day on Saturday, May 16 from 9am-4pm. Lemonade Stands will be operated throughout Alexandria, including in Market Square. All proceeds will benefit Space of Her Own and Wright to Read.
The Democratic Primary for Virginia House of Delegates in the 45th House District and Alexandria Mayor elections will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. For more information, visit: http://alexandriava.gov/Elections.
Enjoy a community festival hosted by St. Mary's School on Sunday, May 17. The event will feature crafts, rides, games food, and a book sale. To find out more, email Susan Lutz at [email protected].
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN! MAKE UP DATE ON JUNE 11!! Enjoy a play date at the First Thursday on the Avenue in Del Ray! Stop by Mt. Vernon Ave for entertainment and food on Thursday, June 4. More information can be found at: http://www.visitdelray.com/event-1862031.
Celebrate Father's Day with Gadsby's Tavern Museum! For more information about the tours, please visit: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=9486.
Join other civically engaged residents and tech enthusiasts to create technology solutions for local challenges. Nonprofits serving Alexandria are invited to submit a challenge to this group tech developers.
Enjoy craft food and beverages from the Mid-Atlantic as well as entertainment and games. For more information, please visit: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=10582.
The Alexandria Jaycees are hosting a membership open house on Wednesday, May 20 from 7-9pm at Southside 815. For more information, please visit: http://www.meetup.com/alexjaycees/events/219154364/.
Tuesday, June 2 is the last day to request an absentee ballot for the June 9 Primary Election. For more information, visit: http://alexandriava.gov/Elections.
Run the half marathon or the RunningBrooke 5k at the Alexandria Running Festival and then honor our military service members and their families at the Alexandria Family Festival following the races. More information at: http://www.mc-coop.org/alexandria_running_festival.aspx.
Join the fight against cancer at Relay for Life in Alexandira at George Washington Middle School. For more information, please email: [email protected].
On Saturday, May 16, join Samuel Tucker Elementary PTA for a 5k to promote and foster healthy lives. For more information, email Martha Grutza at [email protected] or call 703-933-6300.
ALIVE! House's Annual Sidewalk Sale will take place on Saturday, May 16 at 125 South Payne Street. Donations for the sale can be dropped off at 3827 Mt. Vernon Avenue on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-6. To find out more, please visit: http://www.alive-inc.org/sidewalksale2015.html.
Spring for Alexandria is a City-wide day of community service to support nonprofit organizations and city agencies, organized by Volunteer Alexandria in partnership with the City of Alexandria. Volunteeers form teams, raise funds and of course, volunteer!
Join the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and Aronson LLC for a Nonprofit & Association Leadership Academy event on: The Real Deal: Real Estate Considerations for Associations & Nonprofits.
The United Way of the National Capital Area and the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region present: Leveraging the Power of Nonprofit Expertise in Support of Community Preparedness and Response.
Give Back Alexandria invites you for an evening of (post) Mardi Gras fun and collecting donations for Wright to Read, a nonprofit that provides volunteer-based one-on-one sustained literacy tutoring and mentoring to City of Al
Get up to 70 or 80 percent off regular prices for clothing, shoes and jewelry from Alexandria's boutiques. Click here for a list of participating stores.
The City of Alexandria wants to hear from the community about concepts submitted for the Eisenhower West Small Area Plan. Weigh in on each concept including your thoughts on how each utilizes green spaces, school locations, and centers. To give your feedback, please click on TAKE ACTION or go to: engage.alexandriava.gov.
Save the date for Spring2ACTion 2015, 24 hours of online giving to support nonprofits serving Alexandria. This year, Spring2ACTion will be on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. To learn more, please visit: www.spring2action.org.
This 42nd annual celebration of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will feature a keynote address by the Honorable Nolan B. Dawkins, Circuit Court Judge, and music by the St. Joseph Gospel Choir.
Only three more days to collect toys for Alexandria’s most needy families! Volunteer Alexandria is supporting the Holiday Sharing – Community Toy Drive due to changes with Community Partners for Children. We are your local Volunteer Center that connects people and groups 6 and older with community needs. For more detai
Watch the boat parade and join in the festivities on the Alexandria Waterfront. The celebration starts at 3:00pm, and the boat parade will start at 5:00pm. For more information, please visit: http://dc.about.com/od/christmasevents/a/AlexHolBoatPara.htm.
Join the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce for the Nonprofit & Association Leadership Academy to learn about engaging the next generation of givers and communicating the lifetime value of membership. Brandi Yee, ACT for Alexandria's Chief Program Officer, will speak on engaging donors in crowdfunding.
The Old Town Boutique District is holding its 7th Annual Scavener Hunt. From September 18-20, visit all of the Old Town Boutique District stores and get your passport stamped to receive special gifts and be eligible for prizes. For more information and to register, please visit: OldTownHunt.com.
For the past four years the students at TC have helped raise over $4,000 through the Holiday Craft Fair which has built four classrooms in Tanzania as part of the organization Joining Hearts and Hands. The fifth annual handmade holiday craft fair will take place at TC Williams HS on Saturday November 22 from 10 am - 4 pm.
We have tried to inform the public that all animals, regardless of species, feel pain, suffer, and need and deserve humane care and treatment. And no matter how controversial the subject, we will not exclude any living creature from our efforts.
The Alexandria Commission for Women will celebrate the hard work, dedication, and community spirit of Alexandria women at a ceremony on March 26, 2015. More information can be found at: https://www.alexandriava.gov/Women
Celebrate the birthday of the Friendship Firehouse with food, drinks and a firetruck display. For more information, visit: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=7946.
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Mount Vernon with fireworks, free birthday cake, a visit from "General and Mrs. Washington," and an inspiring naturalization ceremony. Find out more: http://www.mountvernon.org/calendar/view/2014-07-04/9158
The Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on the staff proposed policy for administering the City’s Food Truck Pilot Program in parks and recreation center parking lots at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 19 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
Dogtopia's 10th Annual Charity Dog Wash will support Paws With A Cause, an organization that provides veteran's, service members, and their families with therapy dogs. For more information visit: http://www.dogdaycare.com/franchise/media-cdw2014.php
A celebration of Latino culture and the Arlandria neighborhood, featuring live entertainment, food and vendor sales. For more information visit: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=8503
The 7th Annual Del Ray Music Festival will feature music, food, and games. The festival will include a wide range of musical styles including reggae, jazz, blues, swing, folk, country, Celtic and rock. For more information, please visit: http://www.delraymusicfestival.com/about/
City staff will give a brief overview of Complete Streets in Old Town. Project tables will be set up for residents to gather more information regarding ongoing and upcoming projects in their neighborhood.
What do you think of when you hear the word hacking? Your thoughts probably range from cybertheft to the movie Office Space. While hacking often has a negative reputation, most hacking is not done for malicious purposes. Accross the globe, civic hackers from nonprofit, government and education sectors are using their skills to create solutions for local challenges. If you're interested in working with other civically engaged residents on solutions, you can be a civic hacker.
The GI Film Festival (GIFF) is a 501 c(3) non-profit educational organization dedicated to sharing the military experience in and out of the arena of war.
This summer, food trucks will roll into Alexandria's West End neighborhood for the first-ever "Go West! West End Food Truck Rodeo," in partnership with the DC Food Truck Association.
The Casa Chirilagua Parent Committee is raising funds at their annual yard sale to send kids to summer camp. Find some deals and support the community!
City Updating Online Interactive Maps: Community Participation Opportunity
The Information Technology Services Department of the City of Alexandria is in the early stages of updating its online system of interactive maps to be more meaningful, usable, and interactive for the community.
The Beauregard Design Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, May 12 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road . The meeting topics will include the discussion of the Seminary Overlook Development Special Use Permit application (DSUP2013-0026).
Join ACT for Alexandria for a night of fun, friendship, and festivity to celebrate 10 years of community leadership. No speeches, no auctions, no asks...just fun! Tickets are $50 before May 12 and $65 at the door.
Enjoy a special screening of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World at Old Town Theater with a cocktail reception and an exhibition of clothing worn on the film set. Brendan O'Toole, founder of The Run for Veterans, will be the special guest. Tickets are $45 each or $75 sponsor level. For more information, please visit: https://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx.
The Lee-Fendall house 15th Annual East Egg Hunt returns to Alexandria on April 18-20. Activities include the Easter Egg Hunt, games, crafts to take home, refreshments, and photos with the Easter Bunny. For more information, visit: http://www.leefendallhouse.org/?page_id=937
The National Science Foundation and Code for America's Northern Virginia Brigade are teaming up again to host our second annual National Day of Civic Hacking.
The public is invited to attend an informational meeting about the Armistead Boothe Park improvements at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12 at the Samuel Tucker Elementary School, 435 Ferdinand Day Dr. City staff, the contractor, and representatives from Alexandria City Public Schools will be available to provide information and answer questions about the work.
City Manager Rashad M. Young will host a public presentation of his proposed Fiscal Year 2015 Budget on Monday, March 17, at Beatley Central Library. The event is free and open to anyone who would like to attend.
In the summer of 2012, the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA) began a multi-year process with the public to develop a Citywide Parks Improvement Plan. The goal of this initiative was to study and understand the existing conditions and future needs for Alexandria’s parks that are over 15-acres, municipally owned, and have multiple uses.
We all know the hard work it takes to market our businesses, especially with all the new technology developing every day. Have you been confused by all the Web marketing talk of Social Media gurus and tech pundits in the news media?
There's no more common question in the Washington metropolitan area than "What do you do?" How do you respond? In this Business Development Roundtable we are going to discuss how to write, modify and deliver an effective elevator speech.
Are you a Small Business Owner that is not sure if you must provide health insurance to your employees? Are you trying to figure out how to qualify for the small business tax credit? The U.S.
Small businesses frequently push off the important work of building their business' identity (also known as branding) because they may feel un-creative and/or cannot afford a graphic designer.
If you are responsible for your nonprofit’s transformation, leadership, growth or performance, you’ll find knowledge, tools and strategies that you can use at this year’s Nonprofit
This is the second session of a 3 - part series on how to Start, Manage and Grow a nonprofit organization. This session will focus on Planning for Growth:
Alexandria teens and youth are holding an estate sale at The Potomack Co. to benefit survivors of Typhoon Haiyan. All of the proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross.
Mother Nature may have intervened on our original plans, but we’re back on track! Please join us for our first-ever NoVA Community Town Hall on Wednesday, January 15.
The Alexandria Police Foundation assists police officers by providing resources that improve officer performance,morale and effectiveness in their efforts to safeguard our community.
The Alexandria Police Youth Camp (AYPC) is hosting its annual Christmas tree sale. For over 60 years, AYPC has been offering children in Alexandria a chance to go to summer camp where they can meet friends, try new exciting adventures and participate in character building activities.
Volunteer Alexandria and ACTion Alexandria have teamed up and compiled a list of the most pressing items needed for nonprofit organizations located in Alexandria.
Residents, business owners and members of the public are invited to attend and comment on the feasibility of food trucks in Del Ray at a meeting of the city’s Food Truck Advisory Group at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 at City Hall (301 King St.).
The Alexandria Police Department, in partnership with the Department of Community and Human Services, the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office and the Center for Alexandria’s Children, Inc., will host a SafeAssured Child Identification event for City residents.
The public is invited to attend an informational meeting about modifications to the Mt. Jefferson Dog Exercise Area and the W&OD; Trail on Saturday, November 9 at 10 a.m.
The second of a series of community meetings on the Waterfront Small Area Plan Landscape and Flood Mitigation Design process will occur on Monday, November 4, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King Street, Alexandria, in the auditorium. Participants should use buildinge entrace 36, directly across from the parking garage.
The Alexandria City Council will hold its public hearing meeting on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The docket with complete packet and reports may be viewed at: https://alexandria.l
Each fall as the weather grows colder, Firefighters and Friends to The Rescue in partnership with Operation Warm provide new winter coats for children in the Northern Virginia area who would otherwise go without a coat in the coldest months.The coat
Qualified candidates for Sheriff and State Delegates for Districts 39, 43, and 44 are invited along with Alexandria residents for a meet and greet at Sherwood Regional Library located at 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane from 7pm-9pm. The event is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Are
Qualified candidates for Sheriff and State Delegates for Districts 39, 43, and 44 are invited along with Alexandria residents for a meet and greet at the Franconia Government Center located at 6121 Franconia Rd. Meet the candidates from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The 20th Annual Pumpkin Sale will be held from October 6 to October 10 from 10 am to 8 pm daily. The proceeds benefit local nonprofits, inlcuding ALIVE, Carpenter's Shelter, Community Lodgings, and the Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry. The pumpkins are grown on the Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico and help support over 300 jobs on the reservation.
The Alexandria City Council will hold its Fall Retreat on October 4-5, 2013 at 2900 Business Center Drive, the T&ES; and Recreation Maintenance Operations Facilities. The public is invited to attend.
Friday, October 4, 2013, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Session One: Aligning the Work of the Organization
Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) is a nonprofit public interest law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income residents. By providing free, high-quality legal services LSNV is able to assist elderly, disabled, or low income individuals with some of life’s most critical issues, such as personal safety, income, housing, medical benefits, education, and family stability.
he Alexandria Beautification Commission Annual Awards Ceremony will be taking place on September 30th, 7:30 PM at The Little Theater, 600 Wolfe St. Mayor William D. Euille is expected to be in attendance to present the awards. The event is open to the public.
The next Transportation Commission meeting will take place at City Hall on the 2nd floor in the City Council Workroom on Wednesday, October 2 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. The meeting is open to the public.
Legal Services of Northern Virginia Presents...Stop the Violence, An Introduction to Domestic Violence and Family Abuse Protective Orders, a free 2.5 hour CLE. Click here for more information and the registration form.
This weekend is crammed full of family events and fundraisers to support the Alexandria community. Here's the line up for Saturday, 9/28 and Sunday, 9/29:
The TWIG Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital is pleased to announce the 72nd Annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour to be held on Saturday, September 28, 2013. This year’s tour will again showcase elegant homes and gardens in Old Town Alexandria.
There is a great line up of events this weekend from shopping at Old Town boutiques and yard sales to free yoga. Here are some of the highlights from theevent calendar:
The City of Alexandria invites the public to attend an Open House for the Hooffs Run Park Playground Renovation located at 99 East Rosemont Ave. The Open House will be held at the playground on Thursday, October 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thank you to all of you who responded to the community poll on installing bike lanes on King Street from Russell Road to Janneys Lane and for sharing your comments. The results are being shared with The City of Alexandria. To read more about the bike lane proposal, click here.
The Alexandria City Council will host a Potomac Yard development update and bus tour on Saturday, September 21, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. This meeting will precede the City’s regularly scheduled Public Hearing, now scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. There will be a short presentation starting at 8 a.m., with the tour departing promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Fall is gearing up and there are tons of fun events happening on the weekends! Here are some of the highlights for this weekend:
Saturday, 9/14
The DiverseCity Alexandria Multicultural Fest will be held in Four Mile Run Park in The Plaza. Celebrate the diversity of your city with food, live music, and dance!
The City’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES;), Maintenance Division plans to repave portions of King Street from Callahan Drive to Janney’s Lane early this fall. In conjunction with this project, and consistent with the Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Plan, which calls for bicycle facilities on King Street, the T&ES;’ Transportation Planning Division is
The Alexandria Jaycees are holding their annual series of yard sales starting Saturday, September 14. The yard sale will run from 7 am to 1:30pm in the parking lot of Anthony Lane Elementary School. Volunteers are needed to check in vendors, organize the sale, and run a food concession.
This post was originally featured on Causetown's blog by Kevin Markham.
The idea originated last year after a citywide fundraising day for nonprofits in Alexandria, Virginia. Restaurateur “Mango Mike” Anderson, the owner of Mango Mike’s, and John Porter, executive director of the community foundation ACT for Alexandria , wanted to give local charities a new way to raise funds year-round to supplement their normal fundraising activities. So when Anderson and his business partner Bill Blackburn launched a “gourmet burger joint” called Holy Cow in November 2012, they decided to donate a quarter for every burger sold to a local nonprofit of the customer’s choice.
On this, the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech, we should take a moment to acknowledge the tremendous leadership Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. provided the Civil Rights Movement and continues to provide today. Over the thirteen years of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s leadership, the nonviolent, grassroots efforts of citizens from across the country led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) invites animal lovers and their four-legged companions to the Second Annual Alexandria Shelter Walk for Homeless Animals. The 1.5-mile walk through historic Old Town Alexandria raises critical funds to help the AWLA prevent pet overpopulation and curb animal homelessness in Alexandria and throughout the region.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is waving goodbye to summer by waiving adoption fees for all adult cats at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter. Starting Saturday, August, 10th, adopters can ride off into the sunset with a tabby, a tortie, a Siamese, or a Persian.
The RunningBrooke Fund and ACTion Alexandria would like to thank everyone who submitted an application and those who showed their support by voting for their favorite nonprofit’s Caring for Kids Grant Challenge idea.
Meet several of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria's dazzling dogs at the Athenaeum on Saturday, August 3rd during the Dog Days Adoption Event. This event coincides with Kathleen Ewing's Dog Days Dog Show, an exhibit of more than 50 contemporary and vintage photographs celebrating "dogdom."Find a photogenic four-legged friend to make the dog days last all year long.
Operation Paws for Homes, Inc. rescues dogs of all breeds and ages from high-kill shelters reducing the numbers being euthanized. Most of our dogs come from rural shelters in South and North Carolina. With limited resources, the shelters are forced to put down anywhere between 50% and 90% of the animals that come in the front door.
The Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is looking for volunteers for documentation project counts Thursday July 11th (5-7pm) and Saturday July 13th (12-2pm).
We've made it to the finish line! What's Next - the City's initiative collaborate with the community on improving and expanding public participation in City decision-making processes - has been a rewarding experience for us. We hope it has been for you, too! Since September 2012, What's Next has involved more than 2000 participants in 3 Community Dialogues and 3 online activities.
Come join us on June 24th for the final Community Dialogue before to kick-off the City's implementation. You will have an opportunity to:
1) review the draft elements of the Civic Engagement handbook
2) work collaboratively to develop a communications and outreach infrastructure to ensure that more residents can be meaningfully engaged in public decision-making in the City.
Advanced tickets to the Taste of Del Ray are $10 and can be purchased at the Greener Cleaner of Del Ray and the Del Ray Farmers Market on the Saturdays ahead of the event. Tickets will be available for $15 the day of the event.
Volunteer Alexandria has compiled the following Hotlist of local volunteer opportunities. Please contact the agency directly if you are interested in the opportunity and reference Volunteer Alexandria.
It's been several years in the making, filled with delays and disappointments, but soon the students and neighbors of Cora Kelly Elementary School may be able to finally use that playground that they've only been able to look at through construction fences for over a year.
Pork Barrel BBQ will donate 15% of your purchase to the Alexandria Police Memorial Fund on Tuesday, May 14th. They are open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and are located at 2312 Mt. Vernon Ave. (corner of Mt. Vernon Ave. and Oxford St in Del Ray)
Tuesday's What's Next Alexandria Community Dialogue was all about making sure the new Civic Engagement Framework would work for City staff and community members alike.
Join 100+ of your neighbors at the 3rd What's Next Alexandria Community Dialogue! Hundreds of community
members have been collaborating to build Alexandria's Principles of Engagement since November. We'll be discussing the Principles and a new framework for implementation and we need your feedback and ideas.
Join 100+ of your neighbors at the 3rd What's Next Alexandria Community Dialogue! Hundreds of community members have been collaborating to build Alexandria's Principles of Engagement since November.
MAPPing Alexandria - The culminating event in Alexandria’s National Poetry Month activities, Mapping Alexandria in Poems and Pictures features readings of poems about Alexandria with Poet Laureate Amy Young. A collaboration between the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association and the Office of the Arts.
Ready to do a little shopping in Old Town and support 30+ charities at the same time? Come out to Old Town on Saturday, May 18th and be part of the largest small business – charity collaboration in the DC Metro area. This year, fibre space™ is delighted to host a fundraiser for our partner Project Knitwell!
In support of that mission and the City's goals outlined in the 2008 Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Plan, BPAC Is leading efforts to improve understanding of active travel patterns, through collection and analysis of information on the number and gender of bicycl
Sadly, Spring2ACTion is officially over. But today, we get to celebrate the results and the amazing generousity of our community. With your help, we raised $659,591 from 5,872 givers in just 24 hours! Thank you, thank you, thank you! None of this would be possible without YOU!
Recently named a top race by the Washington Post Express, the Parkway Classic is an area favorite for its gorgeous route, capped field size, and runner amenities.
Part of Virginia Architecture Week, the American Institute of Architects (Northern Virginia) hosts this two-hour tour through Old Town Alexandria. The tour covers the history of Alexandria as reflected through its architecture and urban design, highlighting examples from Georgian to Art Deco. The tour is free, but requires pre-registration by emailing [email protected].
The Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market has a lot of exciting news for the upcoming 2013 season, set to begin on the second Sunday in April (April 14th)!!
The City of Alexandria has been quietly rolling out a new issue reporting system on their website: alexandriava.gov over the last few years.
Back in March of 2011, we reported about a nifty new GIS-based system that not only allows you to help locate the problem on a map, it also offers you the ability to upload supporting documents or pictures and retains the request for you under your account so you can check back later to see the results.
We're playing with maps here at ACTion HQ and digging this data-rich map from Chris Persaud - Rich Blocks, Poor Blocks. It's an interactive map of income and rent costs for every city in America. The data are culled from the American Community Survey with city "blocks" outlined out using the Census.
Here's how to tell Alexandria City Council to "Keep Warwick Pool Open":
1. Write an Email or Letter. Please do this today. Your 10 minutes now can lead to an entire summer of enjoying Warwick Pool! Use the attached points in a brief letter and/or share your own personal reasons for keeping the Pool open. **If you do just one thing, send an email to City Council! **
· Email using the forms at www.alexandriava.gov/Council
· Send Mail to 301 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
· Call 703.746.4500
2. Post on Twitter and Facebook. Tell Council members to "Keep Warwick Pool Open" by speaking up on social media. See www.WarwickVillage.org for a list of places to post.
3. Share this information with neighbors and ask them to act too!
The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is scheduling renovation of the Hooffs Run Park playground (also known as "Blue Park") located at 99 East Rosemont Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. The renovation will include replacement of existing play equipment, rubberized safety surfacing, new site furnishings, and plantings.
Originally posted by Patrick Boyle at SparkAction.
As more community leaders around the country see the value of creating a youth master plan, many of them wonder about the critical task of getting good public input—that's why Alexandria is inspiring its residents to get involved.
The City is hosting the second of its four part Community Dialogues on January 29, 7-9pm at First Baptist Church. This meeting, we're getting down to brass tacks.
The City is writing up their first Alexandria Youth Master Plan - a road map that ensures all youth from 0 to 21 thrive!
Be part of the process at any one of the planned community dialogues in February. We want as much input from the community as poosible, so there are three dates that you can come to participate:
Saturday, Feb. 9, 10am - Noon TC Williams Cafeteria, 3330 King St.
Monday, Feb. 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Charles Houston Center, 901 Wythe St.
Are you a cyclist or pedestrian interested in improving the walkability and bikability of Alexandria? Volunteer to help BPAC track bicycle and pedestrian movements today.
Del Ray Artisans’ 17th annual Holiday Market offers handmade work from local artists, a children’s table where little ones can shop for family members, and handmade ornaments. Bake Sale benefits the non-profit Computer CORE. Market dates: Nov 30 - Dec 2, Dec 7-9, Dec 14-16. Fridays 6-9pm (reception), Saturdays 10am-4pm, Sundays 12-4pm.
Join us for an evening of bikes, music. art and holiday cheer! Take in works of local artists while we tally our Holiday Bike Drive. Light fare and beverages will be served.
DASH representatives will be at the King Street Metro Station collecting donations for Toys for Tots. Help make this holiday season special for Alexandria’s disadvantaged children.
DASH will be onsite inside the entrance to the King St. Metro station on the following dates:
Someone once said that 80 percent of success is showing up. It's no small feat then that 165 Alexandrians showed up last night to First Baptist Church - including community leaders and city council members - for the first of four "What's Next, Alexandria?" community dialogues the City is hosting.
The MV Big Flea will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2025 at the Mount Vernon Community Center, 2701 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305.
Our volunteers pick up donations by appointment, or you can drop them off during one of our “Shop N Drop “ dates through the year. Yes, we sell stuff then, too!
Books for America, a non profit based in the Washington D.C area, is hosting a one day book give away event. We want to provide free reading material in an effort to encourage home-libraries and a love of reading. There will be both adult and children’s books available. There will be a limit of books per person. Donated books are not to be used for resale purposes.
On November 30 & December 1, 2012, The Campagna Center will present the 42nd Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend. Consistently ranked by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the top 20 events in the South, the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend has grown from a small informal parade to an entire weekend filled with events and festivities.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) has received a grant from PetSmart Charities to fund Alexandria’s first trap-neuter-return (TNR) program to help feral cats in the city. The TNR program enlists the help of concerned citizens and feral cat caretakers to humanely reduce the sizes of feral cat colonies.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) has received a grant from PetSmart Charities to fund Alexandria’s first trap-neuter-return (TNR) program to help feral cats in the city. The TNR program enlists the help of concerned citizens and feral cat caretakers to humanely reduce the sizes of feral cat colonies.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) has received a grant from PetSmart Charities to fund Alexandria’s first trap-neuter-return (TNR) program to help feral cats in the city. The TNR program enlists the help of concerned citizens and feral cat caretakers to humanely reduce the sizes of feral cat colonies.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) has received a grant from PetSmart Charities to fund Alexandria’s first trap-neuter-return (TNR) program to help feral cats in the city. The TNR program enlists the help of concerned citizens and feral cat caretakers to humanely reduce the sizes of feral cat colonies.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) has received a grant from PetSmart Charities to fund Alexandria’s first trap-neuter-return (TNR) program to help feral cats in the city. The TNR program enlists the help of concerned citizens and feral cat caretakers to humanely reduce the sizes of feral cat colonies.
The Del Ray Citizens Association is teaming with the Office of Historic Alexandria, Historic Alexandria Resources Commission and the Alexandria Historical Society to sponsor a free symposium on Nov. 10 highlighting the unique history and architecture of the city’s Del Ray neighborhood.
Alexandria is blessed to have many engaged and well-informed citizens. Many of them are experts on issues of great importance to the City. The City offers many opportunities for public input on City decision-making, but many citizens feel that their views are not really being heard.
Mark your calendars! Building on the input you provide in the poll, our next step together is a Community Dialogue on Thursday, November 15, 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Activity Center, at 2932 King Street. That night, in addition to working with your fellow Alexandrians on this important issue, we’ll hear from a terrific speaker, Dr. Carolyn J.
It is with great disappointment that the Del Ray Business Association announces that the 16th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade scheduled for Sunday, October 28th has been CANCELLED for this year.
On Saturday, October 27, bring the kids to Old Town to trick or treat with the Old Town Boutique District stores. There are 34 stores participating this year which means 34 treats for your little ones - and you perhaps! There will be events going on in several of the stores.
Got your costumes ready? May we suggest going as your favorite Action Hero? Ok, ok, if you want to go as a zombie or vampire, go ahead. But you can still be an ACTion hero this Halloween by helping out a few nonprofits collect coats and candy!
Of course, don't forget the fun events going on around town!
The Del Ray Artisans is hosting a Halloween social hour for adults on Saturday, Oct. 27. The 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. event is tied to this month's art exhibit theme, Sweet'n Salty. Mixologists, acclaimed and self-proclaimed, are invited to compete against one another to create drinks that are sweet, salty, or a bit of both.
The frightful fun starts after the Del Ray Halloween Parade. Parade marchers step off at 2 p.m. in their costume finery and finish on the fields of the Mount Vernon Recreation Center, where hot dogs and goodie bags will be served.
The City of Alexandria is kicking off a nine month outreach campaign to listen to what residents have to say about six of the City's parks. How do you use the parks? What do you like about the parks? What do you hope to see in the parks in the future?
These discussions will help guide the City's plans and decisions on how the parks evolve over time.
Operating under the motto "learning together to love their neighbors as themselves", Casa Chirilagua, a non-profit organization located in the Chirilagua-Arlandria Latino neighborhood, seeks to instill Christian values through walks, meals, friendships, celebrations and life events. Established by three inspired young women, Casa Chirilagua has created a community in which individuals are assisted for as long as necessary to create a productive lifestyle, physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual problems are all handled, and the poor, opressed, the immigrant, and the lost are all helped.
The beef is back. The Stiflers will be at 4MRMarket again this Sunday with their fabulous meat.
And Fall is here and the Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market is in the homestretch. We have a great year of fantastic products and now we head into another season with more to offer.
Fabulous Fall Savory Slow Cooker Meat Loaf with What's For Dinner Now
Event chairmen Vice Mayor Kerry Donley and Councilman David Speck will be honoring the 2012 awardees - Patty Moran and W. Lyles Carr, Jr. Both have been great leaders and dedicated volunteers in our community.
Local elections are one of the purest forms of civic engagement. ACTion Alexandria and our co-sponsors, the Alexandria Branch of the NAACP and Patch, are committed to promoting an informed and diverse civic discussion.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and forum begins at 7:00 pm.
TWU runs projects and campaigns in the following areas: Education: Alexandria students and parents fighting to close the achievement gap for students of color in Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) and to ensure that all students graduate prepared to go to college.
Fall is here and the Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market is in the homestretch. We have a great year of fantastic products and now we head into another season with more to offer.
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?
Adopting a shelter animal is an amazing way to change lives. Not only are you rescuing a homeless animal in need, but your life and the lives of your family members are sure to change as well. Many of us want to help homeless animals in any way possible, but the reality is that adoption simply isn't an option for everyone. However, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria's foster care program is an excellent alternative for animal lovers that are able to provide temporary care.
Friday, October 19, 10:00am to 5:30pm; Saturday, October 20, 10:00am to 4:30pm; Sunday, October 21, 10:00am to 4:30pm. Thousands of books, DVDs, CDs and more. Wonderful deals and all sales benefit the Friends of Beatley Central Library. Located in the Large Meeting Room
ACTion Alexandria is proud to announce we're cosponsoring an Alexandria mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum Sponsored with the Alexandria Branch of the NAACP and Patch on Monday, October 15, 2025 at George Washington Middle School’s auditorium from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
Even better than sponsoring a candidate forum, we're giving you an opportunity to be a substantial part of it.
The City is launching a new initiative, "What's Next, Alexandria?," to begin a community conversation about how Alexandrians can best participate in shaping the city's future.
You have the opportunity to be a part of history by serving as an election officer for the City of Alexandria during the November 6, 2012, Presidential Election. The Alexandria Electoral Board is looking for civic-minded individuals with basic computer user skills who are interested in the election process and are available to help on November 6.
This week we have an interactive, kid-friendly show by the Kate Moran Band from 11am-noon plus a second collection for St. Rita's Annual Clothing Drive. See below for more details on both.
The City of Alexandria’s Family Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Armistead L. Boothe Park, located at 520 Cameron Station Blvd. The event will be held rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, the Festival will move indoors to the Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, 435 Ferdinand Day Drive.
The Alexandria Bar Association and Senior Services of Alexandria are partnering to present the second annual Senior Citizens Law Day on Saturday, October 13, 2012.
We each know someone who has given much of their lives--their hearts and souls--to making Alexandria a better place to live. Living Legends of Alexandria wants to recognize these folks and the good news is that you don’t have to be a Pulitzer Prize winner to write the nomination. All it takes is a one-page description outlining the activities in which the person has excelled. Nominees who meet the criteria for consideration and their nominators will each receive a complimentary invitation to the inspiring "Meet The Legends" reception on March 21, 2013.
In case you or anyone you know or work with is interested in starting a business...please note that the ACPS Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center is offering START IT UP: An Introduction to Entrepreneurship!
The City is launching a new initiative, "What's Next, Alexandria?," to begin a community conversation about how Alexandrians can best participate in shaping the city's future.
Dine at Del Ray Pizzeria this week (September 16–22, 2012) Starting Sunday, and with your donation of at least $3, DRP will give you a free dessert. Donations will support NOVAM’s Kids Kloset, which provides new mothers affected by HIV with infant layettes, baby equipment and monthly diapers.
What’s the best way to help Alexandria’s homeless animals? Obviously, adoption is the best and most immediate solution for the current residents of the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, but what about the next generation of unwanted and abandoned animals? And if you’re like most of the staff and volunteers at the shelter, or most of Alexandria for that matter, what do you do if you already have a home full of animals?
The inaugural Alexandria Shelter Walk for Homeless Animals is less than two months away, and you can join us by registering online today. Create a Walk team, register as an individual walker, or find a team to join. No matter how you choose to participate, you'll be helping Alexandria's homeless animals receive the love and care they deserve until they find permanent homes.
What's Next, Alexandria? is a City of Alexandria initiative to begin a conversation about how Alexandrians can best participate in shaping Alexandria's future.
The Old Town Boutique District is celebrating its fifth anniversary by giving away more than $7,000 in gift cards from participating merchants during its Annual Scavenger Hunt, taking place Sept. 21-23. When you visit a participating store, get your passport stamped by each of the participating merchants.
In April 2012, in conclusion of a yearlong effort to study and understand the existing conditions and future needs for aquatics facilities in the City, the consultant team of Kimley Horn and Counsilman Hunsaker presented their findings to the public.
We are doing another round of bicyclist and pedestrian counting. This project has been invaluable for showing the need for better bicycle and pedestrian facilities, something that walkers, runners and bikers can all appreciate.
In just 6 hours on September 13, a new playground will be built in Old Town.
More than 200 volunteers from Alexandria and surrounding communities will arrive at the site you see on the left and work together to build an amazing new playspace for Alexandria families and their children.
Come play with us at playgrounds across Alexandria!
Community at Play is a series of play dates to get parents and children to experience local playgrounds you haven't heard about yet or that have been recently improved thanks to the Project Play Spruce Up Grants. Each event will have different activities like bubble blowing, sprinklers and more.
Alexandria’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) will hold an Awards Ceremony and Cookout Thursday, September 6, at 4:00 p.m. The event will be held at Alexandria Police Headquarters, located at 3600 Wheeler Avenue; and will be hosted by Mayor William D. Euille, Police Chief Earl L. Cook, Sheriff Dana Lawhorne and Liz Wixson from the Department of Community and Human Services.
The City of will host a 9-11 remembrance ceremony on Tuesday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m. in Market Square (301 King St.). The purpose of the commemoration is to remember those who died, and pay tribute to those in the community and in uniform who responded on 9-11 without fear, acted without hesitation, and gave their lives to save others.
Please join us in this new venture to bring the diverse gay community together in Del Ray. Del Ray has such a great community which respects it's diversity. One way to celebrate and come together as a group, is to introduce this Group.
We have two events coming up in September and we are reaching out to the broader VeloCity community for volunteers. These are a couple of good opportunities to get more involve with the co-op even if you don't have any mechanic skills. Duties mostly involve handing out fliers and talking to passers-by about the co-op and what we do.
We have two events coming up in September and we are reaching out to the broader VeloCity community for volunteers. These are a couple of good opportunities to get more involve with the co-op even if you don't have any mechanic skills. Duties mostly involve handing out fliers and talking to passers-by about the co-op and what we do.
This Wednesday, bring the kids to Sunset Park for another Community at Play event sponsored by the Childhood Obesity Action Network and ACTion Alexandria. Come see the enhancements at Sunset Park, made as a result of the Project Play Spruce Up Grants contest. Enjoy free refreshments, games, bubbles and have fun with your friends and neighbors!
Alexandria’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Activities has teamed with the Arlandria-Chirilagua Business Association and Lynhaven Citizens Association, Warwick Village Citizens Association and Hume Springs Citizens Association to organize DiverseCity Alexandria Multicultural Fest.
The Beauregard Rezoning Advisory Group is hosting a meeting and tour of potential open space sites on Wednesday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center, located at 5750 Sanger Ave. in Alexandria.
The next informal Alexandria BPAC ride we be a slow moving 10 mile tour of historic sites mostly in the east end. We will see Robert E. Lee's boyhood home, the first national military cemetery, the tomb of the unknown Revolutionary War soldier and lots more. The ride will finish at the rebuilt Jones Point Park where cyclists can linger to read all the new nterpretative signs.
In partnership with ARHA, KaBOOM! and the Washington Capitals, we're building a new $75,000 playground in Old Town's Hopkins-Tancil Court neighborhood on September 13, 2025.
The public is invited to attend a community open house to discuss the design of a short term safety fence around the Windmill Hill Park Bulkhead, 501 S. Union St. In response to community comments, staff will present five (5) design options.
Tonight is the "29th Annual National Night Out" (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW).
Citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood associations and local officials from all over the United States and Canada to:
A public hearing will be held for the purpose of obtaining public comments on two items: 1) the draft FY 2013 Annual Agency Plan and 2) the Five-Year Action Plan for the period of January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2017.
Come one, come all, to an electrifying performance this Sunday from 11am-Noon this Sunday at 4MRMarket!
Wytold Lebing, an acclaimed electric cellist, and a Strathmore Artist in Residence, has volunteered to play the market this weekend, so come on out and experience a very eclectic and electric sound for a song. Donations will be accepted, but the performance is totally free! Find a music loving neighbor who has never stopped by our little neighborhood market that could and bring them along.
A few weeks ago, a small group of "civic hackers" met in a conference room at ForumOne Communications in Alexandria to discuss what kind of applications they should build as a part of the Northern Virginia Brigade of Code for America.
So, what is civic hacking and why should you care?
The Friendship Firehouse Festival celebrates the 237th anniversary of the Friendship Fire Company, founded in 1774. Enjoy birthday cake, craft and food vendors, and a special display of antique and modern firefighting equipment. Free fun for kids of all ages!
This year, ACTion Alexandria and our community has been all about Project Play, an effort to ensure that every child in Alexandria has a quality space to play. Working with our partners, Alexandria Childhood Obesity Action Network and Alexandria/Arlington Smart Beginnings, we've been able to accomplished a lot!
After adding on the almost $700 in cash donation made at Alexandria branches of Virginia Commerce Bank, our presenting sponsor, Spring2ACTion 2012 raised more than $320,000 for Alexandria nonprofits in just 24 hours! Spring2ACTion is the biggest Alexandria fundraising event ever thanks to you!
What your contributions mean for local nonprofits
Casa Chirilagua can now start an after-school middle school program for kids living in the Chirilagua area of Arlandria.
The Art League can build a new art facility to continue to provide affordable art education.
YMCA Alexandria can provide 21 more kids scholarships to summer camp.
Friends of Guest House can continue parenting classes for women coming out of incarceration to help them transition successfully back into community and family life.
Senior Services of Alexandria is able to extend its Meals on Wheels Program to serve seniors on more Saturdays and Sundays.
ACTion Alexandria's biggest action of the year, Spring2ACTion, begins at midnight on May 2, and we urge you to help us make it a record breaker. Last year, we all worked together to raise $104,000. This year, our goal is to help local nonprofits raise $200,000 in just 24 hours!
ACTion Alexandria's biggest action of the year, Spring2ACTion, begins at midnight on May 2, and we urge you to help us make it a record breaker. Last year, we all worked together to raise $104,000. This year, our goal is to help local nonprofits raise $200,000 in just 24 hours!
Civic engagement is what ACTion Alexandria is all about and what's more civic than voting? It's been a boisterous year in city politics, and with more than a baker's dozen worth of candidates running for City Council, it's hard for a lot of us to figure out which candidates best represent our vision for our community.
So, we are turning the tables on traditional political debates by giving YOU the starring role in our online forum.
On Wednesday, May 2nd, our community will come together for 24 hours of unprecedented giving.
Spring2ACTion is one extraordinary day to support the organizations that make Alexandria amazing. ACT and ACTion Alexandria, in partnership with our sponsors, are offering up to $30,000 in cash and prizes to help increase fundraising efforts by participating organizations and individual fundraisers. Real-time tracking will be displayed on the leader board at www.Spring2ACTion.org on May 2.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) invites community members to participate in the Second Annual Alexandria Shelter Walk for Homeless Animals on October 20, 2013. 
The idea originated last year after a citywide fundraising day for nonprofits in Alexandria, Virginia. Restaurateur “Mango Mike” Anderson, the owner of Mango Mike’s, and John Porter, executive director of the community foundation ACT for Alexandria , wanted to give local charities a new way to raise funds year-round to supplement their normal fundraising activities. So when Anderson and his business partner Bill Blackburn launched a “gourmet burger joint” called Holy Cow in November 2012, they decided to donate a quarter for every burger sold to a local nonprofit of the customer’s choice. 
We've made it to the finish line! What's Next - the City's initiative collaborate with the community on improving and expanding public participation in City decision-making processes - has been a rewarding experience for us. We hope it has been for you, too! Since September 2012, What's Next has involved more than 2000 participants in 3 Community Dialogues and 3 online activities. 
Hey Alexandria - this looks like a job for YOU! 
It's the Season of Giving and we hope that you'll take the time to give back to members of the Alexandria community who need your help. 
Got your costumes ready? May we suggest going as your favorite Action Hero? Ok, ok, if you want to go as a zombie or vampire, go ahead. But you can still be an ACTion hero this Halloween by helping out a few nonprofits collect coats and candy! 
Adopting a shelter animal is an amazing way to change lives. Not only are you rescuing a homeless animal in need, but your life and the lives of your family members are sure to change as well. Many of us want to help homeless animals in any way possible, but the reality is that adoption simply isn't an option for everyone. However, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria's foster care program is an excellent alternative for animal lovers that are able to provide temporary care.
The Alexandria Bar Association and Senior Services of Alexandria are partnering to present the second annual Senior Citizens Law Day on Saturday, October 13, 2012. 
Tonight is the "29th Annual National Night Out" (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW).
Come one, come all, to an electrifying performance this Sunday from 11am-Noon this Sunday at 4MRMarket! 
A few weeks ago, a small group of "civic hackers" met in a conference room at ForumOne Communications in Alexandria to discuss what kind of applications they should build as a part of the Northern Virginia Brigade of Code for America.
