House and Garden Tour Featured House – Project
Special this year is a Project house that will also show up at the 2016 tour so you can see the plans and progress! Buy your tickets now
Planning for Oakville Triangle redevelopment to begin
By Bill Hendrickson, President Del Ray Citizens Association On Tuesday, the city will begin a yearlong community planning process for a potentially huge redevelopment project on the west side of Route 1, across from the street from the massive Potomac Yard project, and adjacent to Del Ray. The owner of about 13 acres of the Read More …
DRCA seeks officers for Executive Board
Anyone who wishes to become more involved in our great Del Ray neighborhood should consider applying for a position on the DRCA Executive Board. Elections are held in June for a one-year term. To see a list of the specific offices and their responsibilities, please read the DRCA bylaws at www.delraycitizens.org/about. If you are interested in Read More …
Sale of reduced-price tickets for House and Garden Tour ends May 1
Thursday, May 1, is the deadline for purchasing reduced-price $20 tickets for the May 10 Del Ray House and Garden Tour, sponsored by the DRCA. After May 1, tickets are $25 and can be purchased online here or at the Del Ray Farmers’ Market, or at Del Ray Variety, 203 E. Custis Ave.
Volunteers needed to help count cyclists, walkers and runners
By Randy Cole and Randy Dingwell, 2014 Count Coordinators Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Counting people who are cycling, walking and running on or along Alexandria streets and trails helps demonstrate the need for trails, sidewalks and bike facilities. Volunteers are needed for these counts on Thursday May 8th (5-7pm) and Saturday May 10th (12-2pm). Early requests usually get Read More …
April Membership Meeting Minutes
Del Ray Citizens Association Meeting Minutes April 14, 2014 @ 7:30pm Association President Bill Hendrick called the April general membership meeting to order at 7:37pm. Meeting Agenda: Announcements Police Report Chief of Police Earl Cook First, announcements were given: Del Ray Artisans has a new exhibit – Revolution: Art & Technology – April 4-27 – Read More …
Better Late than Never! Meeting Minutes from the March Membership Meeting
Del Ray Citizens Association Meeting Minutes March 10, 2014 @ 7:30pm Agenda: Police Report Membership Votes Needed Committee Updates Announcements Special Program: Charitable Giving and Volunteering in Del Ray Association President Bill Hendrick called the March general membership meeting to order at 7:40pm. Police Report: Captain Scott Ogden
Greenstreet Growers to buy Eclectic Nature
Greenstreet Growers of Virginia, the owners of Greenstreet Gardens at 1721 Braddock Road, is buying Eclectic Nature Gift and Garden Center at 1503-05 Mount Vernon Ave., according to an application for a change of ownership filed with the city by Greenstreet’s owners, Raymond and Stacy Greenstreet. The new owners say they intend to keep the Read More …