Bringing Neighbors Together
City Manager Rashad Young will host a public presentation of his proposed fiscal year 2015 budget tomorrow, Monday, March 17, at Beatley Central Library. The event is free and open to anyone who would like to attend. Following his presentation, Young will answer questions. A live stream of the event will also be broadcast on Read More …
Historian and author Stuart L. Butler will discuss his recent book, Defending the Old Dominion: Virginia and its Militia in the War of 1812, on Wednesday, March 26, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street. Cost is $5 per person; free for Alexandria Historical Society members. To purchase tickets, visit Read More …
“Reincarnations,” the current Del Ray Artisans show, continues until March 2 at the group’s gallery at the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. “Reincarnations” shows how artists have a way of rethinking, repurposing, refurbishing, recycling, and recreating in ways that can lead to unexpected expressions and alternative effects on the environment.
The MV Big Flea, a giant flea market that serves as the major fundraiser for the Mount Vernon Community School, will be accepting as well as selling donations on Saturday, February 22, between 2 and 4 p.m., at 3815 Mount Vernon Ave. (in the same shopping center as MOMS Organic Market). If you can’t deliver Read More …
The first DRCA-sponsored chili cookoff will be held on Saturday, February 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at fire station 202 at 213 E. Windsor Ave. If you would like to enter the competition, please visit the registration page. The entry fee is $25, with the money being applied to current or future DRCA membership Read More …
Volunteers are needed for the Del Ray Halloween parade. Help is needed on the day of the parade, Sunday, October 27, as well as the day before (to help stuff goodie bags). For more information or to volunteer, please contact Gayle Reuter.
The biennial Del Ray House and Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2014. Committee co-chair Virginia Amos provided a short update at the recent DRCA membership meeting.
On Tuesday, August 6, the DRCA once again sponsored a celebration of National Night Out, an event aimed at promoting community involvement in public safety and crime prevention. Thanks to DRCA board member Jay Nestlerode for taking the lead in organizing the event and for the many volunteers who helped make it a success. Jay Read More …