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Alexandria: it’s a community thatshares its name with 14 othercities across the country and an-other 16 around the world. But

from the waterfront to the West End, thehometown of U.S. President George Wash-ington and Civil War General Robert E. Leeis more than just cobblestone streets andhistoric townhouses.

“The rich history is just a part of whatmakes Alexandria such a great place to live,work and play,” said Burke and Herbert vicepresident Walter Clarke. “Whether it’s aheadliner show at The Birchmere or a treatat Alexandria Cupcake, there are so manywonderful places tucked away on our citystreets.”

While there are volumes written about thecity’s celebrated past, there is an edgier sideof the city that attracts artisans and eveninspired musician Dave Grohl of Foo Fight-ers fame to write “Arlandria” in homage tohis hometown neighborhood.

At 15.4 square miles and with a popula-tion of just under 150,000, Alexandria at-tracts more than three million visitors an-nually with nationally recognized eventssuch as the Scottish Walk and Del Ray’s Arton the Avenue, founded 19 years ago byresident Pat Miller.

“Without a doubt, it’s the people thatmake Alexandria so special,” said Miller, a30-year resident who also founded the DelRay Farmer’s Market. “People really knowand talk to their neighbors.”

It doesn’t take long for a newcomer torealize that Alexandria is a city that lovesits cultural festivals and parades, startingwith the largest George Washington birth-day celebration in the country followed bythe nation’s first St. Patrick’s Day Parade onthe first Saturday in March and the tradi-tional Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot.

But beyond the traditional tourist diver-sions and occasional sightings of notableresidents like U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D),it’s the people that make Alexandria sounique.

“This is a very distinctive community,”

said Clarke, who is also the incoming chairof the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.“We have wonderful restaurants like theWarehouse and Landini’s but it’s the diversepeople that gather throughout our commu-nity that make the city so unique.”

For the record, rock legend Jim Morrison,Willard Scott, “Nashville” star Chip Estenand “Saturday Night Live” alum Casey Wil-son also hail from Alexandria, which ismade up of neighborhoods such as OldTown, Rosemont, The Berg, Arlandria, DelRay, the West End, North Ridge and theCarlyle.

For first-time visitors, the city’s most ob-vious landmark is also considered by manyto be one of its best kept secrets.

“The George Washington Masonic Memo-rial is the best kept secret in town,” saidDouglas Goist, who moved to Alexandriafrom Brooklyn five years ago.

“Everybody sees it but very few go to thetop. But they should because the view over-looking Alexandria and into Washington isspectacular.”

Other Alexandria treasures are local art-ists like Pat Palermino, Artfully ChocolateBistro’s Eric Nelson or Todd Healy, whosedistinctive images of the city’s streetscapescan be found in his popular annual calen-dar.

When it comes to entertainment, do asthe locals and head to the Birchmere, takein a concert by the Alexandria Symphony

Orchestra or see a show at MetroStage, TheLittle Theatre of Alexandria or Port CityPlayhouse.

If you’re looking to perform yourself, avariety of classes are available for childrenand adults at LTA’s home on Wolfe Street,where actor Dermot Mulroney and Acad-emy Award winner Marcia Gay Hardenhoned their craft.

“So much of our nation’s history tookplace in Alexandria,” Clarke said. “But withcoffee shops like Misha’s or Buzz Bakery,the water taxi and the many retailers thatline King Street and the Avenue in Del Ray,those of us who live and work here knowthere is so much more to this place we callhome.”

Diversity shines inlocal neighborhoods.What’s In a Name?

More than three millions visitors frequent the historicstreets of Alexandria each year.

The Cherry Blossom is a focal point along the Alexan-dria waterfront.

Dave Grohl of the FooFighters wrote “Arlandria”to pay homage to hishometown neighborhood.

The Birchmere music hall features world-renown blue-grass, country and jazz entertainers.

Performances at PortCity Playhouse arepart of the vibrantarts scene in Alexan-dria.

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Mayor Bill [email protected]

A native of Alexandria, Euille is a1968 graduate of T.C. WilliamsHigh School. He was first electedto City Council in 1994 and electedmayor in 2003. He was reelectedwithout opposition in 2009, andbeat independent candidate An-

drew Macdonald in the election of 2013. Euille hasa bachelor’s degree in accounting and business ad-ministration from Quinnipiac College in Hamden,Conn. From 1974 to 1984, he was an appointedmember of the Alexandria School Board. In 1987,he founded William D. Euille and Associates, a con-struction services firm that serves the federal gov-ernment. He also owns an interest in two Alexan-dria restaurants, Mango Mike’s and the Majestic Grill.Euille votes at the George Washington School pre-cinct.

Vice Mayor Allison [email protected]

A native of Dallas, Silberberg hasa bachelor’s degree in internationalrelations and history from Ameri-can University and a master’s de-gree in playwriting from the UCLASchool of Theater, Film and Televi-sion. An Alexandria resident since

1989, Silberberg is author of the 2009 book “Vision-

aries in Our Midst.” She is a former chairwoman ofthe Alexandria Economic Opportunities Commission.Silberberg votes at the Agudas Achim precinct.

Del [email protected]

A native of Omaha, Neb., Peppermoved to Alexandria in 1968. Shehas a bachelor’s degree in philoso-phy from Grinnell College and didgraduate work at the University ofWisconsin. She served as a socialworker in Cook County before mov-

ing to Alexandria and working as an aide to MayorChuck Beatley. Pepper votes at the Patrick Henry pre-cinct.

Paul [email protected]

A native of Hartford, Conn.,Smedberg moved to Alexandria in1987. He graduated from AlleghenyCollege in Pennsylvania with adouble major in economics and his-tory. He also has a certificate ofgraduation from the Sorensen In-

stitute for Political Leadership. He works as a direc-tor of government affairs for Affymax, abiopharmaceutical company based in Palo Alto, Ca-lif. Smedberg votes at the Lyles-Crouch precinct.

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Tim [email protected]

A native ofBradford, Pa.,Lovain moved toAlexandria in1983. He has abachelor’s de-gree in politicalscience from the

University of Chicago, a master’sdegree from Princeton, and a ju-ris doctor degree from the Univer-sity of Washington in Seattle. Heworks as a government relationsconsultant for Denny Miller Asso-ciates. Lovain votes at the BlessedSacrament precinct.

Justin [email protected]

A native ofCheverly, Md.,Wilson wasraised in Spring-field and movedto Alexandria in2001, though he

City Councillived in the city for two yearsshortly after he was born. He hasa bachelor’s degree in businesssystems from Virginia Common-wealth University and works atAmtrak as a principal system en-gineer. Wilson votes at the MountVernon Center Precinct.

John [email protected]

A native of Al-e x a n d r i a ,Chapman wasraised in publichousing. Aftergraduating fromSt. Stephen’s andSt. Agnes School

in 1999, he received a bachelor’sdegree in social studies educationfrom St. Olaf College in Minne-sota. He is currently an after-school specialist with FairfaxCounty Public Schools. From 2006to 2007, he was president of theAlexandria Young Democrats.Chapman votes at the MacArthurPrecinct.

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Here in our Newcomers andCommunity Guide, we’ve in-cluded an expanded and up-dated version of our award-winning Insider’s Guide to theParks, plus details of how tovote in the upcoming elections,information on local govern-ment, nonprofits and businessorganizations, plus tips and tid-bits from the community.

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The acronyms will make your head spin. Theyrun from ACVA to WEBA and represent thecitywide organizations and various business

associations where you will find the people who workto maintain Alexandria’s vibrant and bustlingeconomy.

“You are our vision of what makes Alexandriagreat,” said ACVA President and CEO Patricia Wash-ington at a business symposium earlier this year. “Youare the people investing the time, resources and hardwork it takes to succeed, and in the process, build astrong financial foundation for this city.”

Whether you are new to the city or a long-timeresident, following is a primer that explains the ABC’sof Alexandria.

ACVAThe Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association,

as the city’s tourism marketing agency, attracts visi-tors to the city through a sales and marketing pro-gram contributing to the economic health of Alex-andria.

ACVA’s advertising campaign last year reached 100million households, with the website reaching 1 mil-lion visitors. The ACVA organizes promotions includ-ing the twice-yearly Alexandria Restaurant Week andthe special-offers booklet Key to the City.

The ACVA Visitors Center is located at 221 KingSt. with administrative offices at 625 N. WashingtonSt., Suite 400.

Visit www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com

AEDPFounded in 1992, the Alexandria Economic Devel-

opment Partnership, along with the other economicdevelopment organizations in the city, defines andmarkets Alexandria as a creative, diverse, knowledge-based community with a high quality of life. AEDP’sgoal is to support existing and future businesses,development and economic growth in Alexandria asto ensure that businesses are successful and that thecity is competitive.

625 N. Washington St., suite 400.703-739-3820 or www.AlexEcon.org

Alexandria Chamber of CommerceAlexandria is home to one of the largest chambers

in the Greater Washington region, with 850 profes-sional business members and partners employingmore than 49,000 people region-wide. Founded in1906, it serves as the voice of the business commu-nity in the City of Alexandria through lobbying ef-forts at the local, state and federal levels. In addi-tion, the chamber offers a variety of programs andservices to assist members to promote and expandtheir business.

801 N. Fairfax St. #402703-549-1000 or www.alexchamber.com

DRBAThe Del Ray Business Association is run by volun-

teers who are themselves business owners. Startedalmost 40 years ago, DRBA now has more than 200members. The business association sponsors severalevents in the Del Ray community each year. There is

a monthly luncheon featuring speakers of interestto the membership. Members of the association areavailable to mentor new businesses and advocate insupport of business friendly policies with Alexandriaofficials, the Planning Commission and City Coun-cil. Visit www.visitdelray.com.

OTBPAOpen to all businesses of any type, OTBPA is a

result of a merger of two organizations – Old TownBusiness (OTB) and King Street Metro EnterpriseTeam (KSMET).

OTBPA’s most visible project is the annual Alexan-dria Retail Coupon Book.

As an advocate for the importance of keeping Al-exandria beautiful, the plaza at Commerce and KingStreets, with benches and lighting and now a sculp-ture, came about with KSMET funding and lobby-ing.

Visit www.otbpa.com.

SBDCThe Alexandria Small Business Development Cen-

ter is Alexandria’s economic development programthat focuses on small businesses. It’s those smallbusinesses that comprise the largest segment ofAlexandria’s economy, but their potential is oftenhindered by lack of information or expertise. All Al-exandria SBDC services are provided without cost.

The key message is that Alexandria SBDC offersindividual and confidential assistance without costto City of Alexandria businesses and Alexandria resi-dents with businesses elsewhere.

625 N. Washington St., Suite 400.703-778-1291 or www.alexandriasbdc.org

WEBAThe West End Business Association is comprised

of West End Businesses and those that do businesson the West End of Alexandria. WEBA provides mem-bers with networking opportunities, education andgrowth opportunities and representation before thecity and economic development officials on mattersimportant to the West End of Alexandria.

Visit www.alexandriaweba.com.

Eisenhower PartnershipThe Eisenhower Partnership is a group of commer-

cial and residential property owners and occupiersalong the Eisenhower Avenue Valley corridor. TheEisenhower Valley is defined as the 4.5-mile east-west corridor, which parallels the city’s southernborder along Cameron Run. The Valley is anchoredin the east by the Patent and Trademark Campusand in the west by the Victory Center development/Van Dorn Metro Station.

Visit www.eisenhowerpartnership.org.

Getting Down to BusinessNavigating theABC’s of Alexandria.

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❖ Mayoral Race: Former Vice Mayor KerryDonley says he is “actively planning” on running formayor against incumbent Democrat Bill Euille, whohas already announced he will be running for a fifthterm. Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg acknowledgesthat she is also considering a campaign for mayor,creating the possibility of a competitive three-wayprimary next June.

❖ Potomac Yard: By the end of October, theWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority isexpected to release a draft environmental impactstudy for the Potomac Yard Metro station. The docu-ment will detail three alternative designs, whichrange in price from $200 million to $500 million.Members of the Alexandria City Council are expectedto vote on a locally preferred alternative early nextyear.

❖ Waterfront Purchase: Alexandria officials areon the verge of finalizing the sale of two slices ofwaterfront property, a $5 million purchase years inthe making that will help seal a deal with the OldDominion Boat Club and open up a key part of thewaterfront to the public. The properties complete aset city officials began to compile back in 2006, whenthe city purchased the old Beachcomber Restaurantand one-third of the parking lot next to it for $3 mil-lion.

❖ Jefferson-Houston School: Test scores thatwill be released later this year show Jefferson-Hous-ton School is failing yet again, with scores decliningdramatically in writing. Student performance at theschool, which offers Kindergarten throughout the 8thgrade, have been so low for so long that state offi-cials threatened to organize a takeover until the ef-

fort was ruled unconstitutional. This fall, studentswill enter a new $45 million facility and the old 1970building will be demolished.

❖ Waterfront Floodwall: City leaders are plan-ning to raise the elevation of the waterfront to sixfeet in an effort to prevent nuisance flooding. Theelevation was originally recommended in a 2010 con-sultant study, which later became part of the water-front plan although planners have yet to issue costestimate. Critics say raising the elevation of the wa-terfront will end up trapping water on the land, de-nying it an opportunity to drain and swamping thepumps designed to get rid of it.

❖ Raw Sewage: State and federal regulatorshave set a deadline of 2035 for fixing the city’s com-bined sewer problem, a legacy infrastructure thatmixes storm-water runoff with raw sewage. WhenAlexandria receives as little as 0.03 inches of rainthe system dumps untreated waste into the PotomacRiver at four outfall points in Old Town. City offi-cials estimate Alexandria discharges anywhere fromfive million gallons to 10 million gallons of humanwaste each year.

❖ Growing Debt: In the last decade, the city’sdebt has more than doubled from $200 million tomore than $500 million. If city officials decide tomove forward with constructing a new Metro sta-tion at Potomac Yard, which could range from $200million to $500 million, Alexandria will exceed allthree of its self-imposed debt limits. Budget officialssay the credit rating agencies on Wall Street viewthe plan as a solid investment despite the debt, main-taining the city’s double AAA bond rating.

— Michael Lee Pope

Issues Facing Alexandria




District AChairwomanKaren [email protected]

A native of SanFrancisco, Graf has abachelor’s degree inEnglish literaturefrom California StateUniversity, Chico,and a master’sdegree in technical communications fromNortheastern University in Boston.Currently a stay-at-home mother, she is aformer technical writer and a previousmanager of writers and editors. She hasthree children in Alexandria City PublicSchools. Graf votes at the Mount Vernonprecinct.

Bill [email protected]

A native ofFairmont, W.V.,Campbell has abachelor’s degree inmechanical engi-

neering from West Virginia University anda master’s degree in paralegal studiesfrom Georgetown University. He iscurrently a project engineer for theDepartment of Defense. He has two boysin Alexandria City Public Schools, and adaughter who graduated from T.C.Williams High School in 2010. Campbellvotes at the Durant precinct.

Stephanie [email protected]

A native of Wash-ington, D.C., Kapsiswas raised inMcLean and has abachelor’s degree inpolitics fromPrinceton Universityand a master’sdegree in teaching from Pace University.She has been a classroom teachers and adirector at Teach for America. Kapsisvotes at the George Washington Schoolprecinct.

District BVice ChairmanJustin [email protected]

A native of Buf-falo, N.Y., Keatinghas a bachelor’sdegree in politicalscience from SUNYCollege at Fredoniaand a juris doctoratefrom George Washington University. He iscurrently a lawyer representing laborunions and pension funds. He has a sonwho attends Alexandria City PublicSchools. Keating votes at the Mauryprecinct.

Kelly [email protected]

A native of Minne-apolis, Booz has abachelor’s degree inpsychology with aminor in women’sstudies at CarletonCollege in Minne-sota. She also has amaster’s degree in in social foundations ineducation from the University of Virginia.Booz is the director of civic education atthe Center for the Constitution at JamesMadison’s Montpellier. Booz votes at theMaury precinct.

Marc [email protected]

A native ofVersailles, Ky.,Williams has lived inAlexandria since1992. He was firstelected in an August2008 special electionafter the resignationof former School Board ChairwomanClaire Eberwein, and was reelected in2009. Williams received his bachelor’sdegree in political science from theUniversity of the South and a jurisdoctorate from the University of VirginiaSchool of Law. He is currently part ofIBM’s Governmental Programs group,where he is responsible for IBM’s globalintellectual property policy. His homeprecinct is George Mason ElementarySchool.

Who’s in Charge: School BoardDistrict CRonnie [email protected]

A native ofBrookfield, Mass.,she has lived inAlexandria since1985. She was firstelected in 2006, andwas reelected in 2009. She graduatedfrom Tantasqua Regional High School andattended Worcester State College. Alongtime employee of the U.S. PostalService, Campbell is currently a salesassociate. She is a former member of theSchool Board’s Budget Advisory Commit-tee, the board of the Virginia state Parent-Teacher Association and the first assistantdirector to the Fairfax District PTA. Herhome precinct is John Adams ElementarySchool.

Pat [email protected]

A native of Brook-lyn, N.Y., Hennig hasbeen a resident ofthe West End since1975. She served asa member of the firstelected School Boardfrom 1994 to 1997. She served on theSchool Board Special Advisory Committeeand the Substance Abuse Education andViolence Prevention Advisory Committee,the Budget Advisory Committee and wasa founding member of the AlexandriaPolice Youth Camp Foundation. She votesat the William Ramsey Center.

Chris [email protected]

A native of Alex-andria, his familyhas lived in the cityfor four generations.He has a bachelor’sdegree from HarvardUniversity. He is aformer state directorfor GenerationEngage and former Senatestaffer with U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy.He is currently deputy director of theOffice of Legislative Affairs for the FederalCommunications Commission. He votes atthe Beatley Library precinct.

ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS❖ cost per pupil: $17,000❖ caverage teacher salary: $74,000❖ total membership: 13,000 students❖ students who speak English as a second

language: 24 percent❖ students who live in poverty: 56 percent❖ students who require special education:

13 percent

SCHOOLS❖ elementary: 12❖ middle: 5❖ Kindergarden to 8th grade: 1❖ high school: 1❖ alternative: 1

SOURCES OF REVENUE❖ local: 79 percent❖ state: 14 percent❖ federal: 7 percent


Parks A sampling of Alexandria Parks

Photos by Louise Krafft

Map by Laurence Foong

Design by Jean Card

1 Armistead Boothe Park520 Cameron Station Blvd.Citywide ParkSize: 10.81 acres, Features: Athletic

fields, basketball court, playground,picnic pavilion, restrooms, tenniscourts, and walking/biking trails.

2 Ben Brenman Park4800 Brenman Park Dr.Citywide ParkSize: 59.3 acres, Features: ADA

accessible picnic benches andpathways, Amphitheatre, athleticfields, dog park, parking, picnicpavilion with grill, playground,pond, restrooms, and walking/bicycle trails.

3 Brookvalley Park5599 Holmes Run ParkwayCitywide ParkSize: 22.03 acres, Features: Garden

plots, natural area, playground,picnic areas, walking/bicycle trail,home to Bicentennial Tree.

4 Cameron Station Linear Park5131 Brawner PlaceCitywide ParkSize: 7.56 acres, Features: Biking/

walking/jogging trail

5 Chinquapin Park/Forest Park3210 King St.Citywide ParkSize: 52.89 acres (Chinquapin: 32.08

acres; Forest Park: 20.81), Athleticfields, basketball courts, gardenplots, picnic area with grill,parking, playground, tennis courts,recreation center with an indoorswimming pool, and wooded area.

6 Four Mile Run Park3700 Commonwealth Ave. and4131 Mount Vernon Ave.Citywide ParkSize: 46.75 acres (an additional 1.47

acres has recently been acquired

and a planning process is currentlyunderway for the additional land),Features: Athletic fields, basket-ball, biking/jogging/walking trail,bird and river watching, fishing,playground, picnic benches, andseating.

7 Holmes Run Scenic EasementHolmes Run ParkwayCitywide ParkSize: 8.02 acres, Features: Natural

wooded area, walking and bikingpaths.

8 Joseph Hensley Park4200 Eisenhower Ave.Citywide ParkSize: 21.66 acres, Features: Softball

fields, soccer field, restrooms, on-site parking, picnic area, parkshelter with grill.

9 Potomac Greens Park700 Carpenter RoadCitywide ParkSize: 18.47 acres, Features: Play-

ground, seating area, wooded areawith trails

10 Potomac Yard Park2501 Potomac Ave.Citywide ParkSize: 23.4 acres, Features: ADA

accessible picnic tables andpathways, special events area withoutdoor stage, athletic fields,basketball courts, tennis courts,volleyball courts, picnic area,interactive fountain, ADA play-ground, stormwater managementponds, and walking/bicycle trails,passive seating areas and historicalinterpretation. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily

11 Tarleton Park4420A Vermont Ave.Citywide ParkSize: 6.14 acres, Features: Dog

exercise area, nature area with

trails, open play area, playground,walking/biking trails, and sittingarea.

12 Witter Recreational Field2700 Witter DriveCitywide ParkSize: 13.7 acres, Features: Athletic

fields (two synthetic turf rectangu-lar), cemetery, park shelters,parking, and restrooms

13 All Veterans Park4725 Duke St.Citywide ParkSize: 37.78 acres, Features: Dog

exercise area, trail, observationdeck to view Bicentennial Tree.

14 Eugene Simpson StadiumPark

426 E. Monroe Ave.Citywide ParkSize: 9.94 acres, Features: Baseball

fields, basketball court, dogexercise area, garden, playgroundand tennis.

15 Armory Tot Lot208 S. Royal St.Historical/DestinationSize: 0.18 acres, Features: Play-

ground/tot-lot, sitting area.

16 Fort Ward Park4301 W. Braddock RoadHistorical/DestinationSize: 43.46 acres, Features: Amphi-

theater, dog exercise area,museum, park shelter, parking,picnic areas, playground, andrestrooms.

17 Founders Park351 N. Union St.Historical/DestinationSize: 4.67 acres, Features: Dog

exercise area, volleyball court,benches, walking paths.

18 Freedmen’s Cemetary638 North Alfred Street

Historical/DestinationSize: 0.43 acres.

19 King Street Park1 King St.Historical/DestinationSize: 0.38 Acres, Features architectural

design, farmers market, flowerbeds, plantings, and sitting areas

20 King Street Gardens Park1806 King St.Historical/DestinationSize: 0.80 acres, Features open play

area, playground, park shelter, andsitting area

21 Market Square300 King StreetHistorical/DestinationSize: 1.11 acres, Features: Event

space, farmers market, open plazawith fountain and planting beds

22 Old Town Pool1609 Cameron St.Historical/DestinationSize: 2.71 acres (0.48 acres Facility

Area), Features: Basketball court,parking, picnic area, and swimmingpool with handicap accessiblewading pool

23 Oronoco Bay Park100 Madison St.Historical/DestinationSize: 5.08 acres, Features: Event

space, parking, picnic areas, andwalking/biking/jogging trails

24 Point Lumley1 Duke St.Historical/DestinationSize: 0.38 acres, Features: Riverfront

sitting area

25 Roberdeau Park1 Wolfe St.Historical/DestinationSize: 0.23 acres, Features: Riverfront

sitting area

26 Shipyard/Harborside Park1 Wilkes St.Historical/DestinationSize: 1.52 acres, Features: Trail and

riverside seating

27 Waterfront Park1A Prince St.Historical/DestinationSize: 1.37 acres, Features: Boat

docking, open lawn space,riverfront seating, and walkingtrails

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28 West’s Point Park1 Oronoco St.Historical/DestinationSize: 0.07 acres, Features: Riverfront sitting area and

observation deck

29 Windmill Hill Park501 South Union St.Historical/DestinationSize: 3.43 acres, Features: Basketball court, playground,

riverfront seating, and sand volleyball

30 Wythe Street Plaza705 North Fairfax St.Historical/DestinationSize: 0.44 acres, Features: Seating area and flower beds

31 Harborside/Shipyard Park1 Wilkes St.Historical/DestinationSize: 1.52 acres, Features: Trail and riverside seating

32 Clermont Natural Park4551 Eisenhower Ave.Natural AreaSize: 5.95 acres, Features: Wooded area

33 Dora Kelley Nature Park5750 Sanger Ave.Natural AreaSize: 46.61 acres, Features: Environmental programs,

sitting areas, walking/biking trail, Nature Center, andwooded natural area.

34 Fort Williams Park501 Fort Williams ParkwayNatural AreaSize: 8.3 acres, Features: Wooded nature area with a

walking path.

35 Monticello Park320 Beverley DriveNatural AreaSize: 6.24 acres, Features: Bird watching, dog area, stream,

walking trail

36 Old Cameron Run Channel Park2551 Mill RoadNatural AreaSize: 2.83 acres, Features: A nature area with stream

37 Robert Leider Park3002 Valley DriveNatural AreaSize: 1.3 acres, Features: Nature area with trail

38 Rynex Nature Park1500 North Chambliss St.Natural AreaSize: 9.32 acres, Features: Heavily wooded nature area

39 3550 Commonwealth Avenue3550 Commonwealth Ave.Neighborhood ParkSize: 0.53 acres, Features: Adopt-a-Garden

40 African American Heritage Memorial Park500 Holland LaneNeighborhood ParkFeatures: One-acre 19th century African American Cem-

etery, memorial sculptures, park design includes part ofthe original landscape of the cemetery and a wetland.

41 Angel Park201 W. Taylor Run ParkwayNeighborhood ParkSize: 10.34 acres, Features: Athletic fields, basketball court,

playground, and shelter with grill.

42 Beach Park201 Rucker PlaceNeighborhood ParkSize: 1.42 acres, Features: open lawn area with seating,

playground.

43 Beverley Park620 N. Overlook Dr.Neighborhood ParkSize: 1.74 acres, Features: Hard court play area, play-

ground with a park shelter and picnic tables, sittingareas, and wooded nature area.

44 Carlyle Dog Park and Tennis Courts450 Andrews Lane

Parks


Parks

Neighborhood ParkSize: 2.96 acres, Features: Fenced dog

exercise area, tennis courts,parking

45 Chambliss Park2505 N. Chambliss St.Neighborhood ParkSize: 8.16 acres, Features: Parking,

tennis courts, wooded nature areawith a walking trail

46 Ewald Park4452 Duke St.Neighborhood ParkSize: 3.88 acres, Features: Basketball

court, open space/field, parking,playground, swimming pool andbathhouse

47 Goat Hill Park33 Kennedy St.Neighborhood ParkSize: 2.47 acres, Features: Playground

equipment, sitting areas, naturalwooded area.

48 Hooffs Run Park andGreenway

18A E. Linden St.Neighborhood ParkSize: 4.53 acres, Features: Basketball

half court, dog exercise area,garden, tennis court, and play-ground.

49 Hume Springs Park100 Dale St.Neighborhood ParkSize: 0.53 acres, Features: Playground

and sitting areas.

50 James Mulligan Park3300 28th St.Neighborhood Park

Size: 3.55 acres, Features: Naturalwooded area, picnic area, andplayground.

51 Luckett Field3540 Wheeler Ave.Neighborhood ParkSize: 3.31 acres, Features: athletic

fields

52 President Gerald R. FordPark

1426 and 1422 Janneys LaneNeighborhood ParkSize: 1.13 acres, Features: Open lawn

and seating areas

53 Schuyler Hamilton JonesSkateboard Park

3540 Wheeler Ave.Neighborhood ParkSize: 0.99 acres, Features: Skateboard

ramps54 Stevenson Park300 Stultz RoadNeighborhood ParkSize: 8.49 acres, Features: Athletic

fields, basketball court, parkshelter with grill, playground, andseating

55 Timberland Park66A Kennedy St.Neighborhood ParkSize: 0.53 acres, Features: Passive

park area

56 Montgomery Park901 N. Royal St.Neighborhood ParkSize: 2.01 Acres, Features: Fenced dog

run, tennis courts, tennis practiceboard, picnic tables, playground,shelter, and water fountain

57 Powhatan Park1010 Douglas St.Neighborhood Park

Size: 1.47 acres, Features: Basketballcourt, playground, and tenniscourt

58 Taney Avenue Park4149 Taney Ave.Neighborhood ParkSize: 2.57 acres, Features: Open play

area, sitting areas, picnic area, andwooded nature area.

59 Jones Point Park1 Jones Point DriveNational ParkFeatures: Playground,

athletic fields, trails,fishing piers

60 Cameron RunRegional Park

4001 Eisenhower Ave.RegionalFeatures: Great Waves

Waterpark, miniaturegolf, batting cages,picnic shelter and a special eventspavillion

61 Daingerfield Island1 Marina DriveNational ParkSize: 106 acres, Features: sailing,

sailing classes, fishing, field sportsand a restaurant

62 George Mason Park2601 Cameron Mills RoadShared UseSize: 5.36 acres (9.40 acres with

school), Athletic fields, basketballcourts, tennis courts, parking,playground, and sitting area

63 James K. Polk Field5000 Polk Ave.Shared Use

Size: 8.44 acres, Features: Located onPolk School grounds, athleticfields, basketball courts, andplaygrounds

64 John Adams Park5651 Rayburn Ave.Shared UseSize: 1.54 acres, Features: Athletic

fields, basketball court, andplayground.

65 Lenny Harris MemorialFields at Braddock Park

1005 Mount Vernon Ave.Shared UseSize: 7.09 acres - Braddock Field /

2.61 George Washington Fields,Features athletic fields

66 Lyles-Crouch School530 S. Saint Asaph St.Shared UseSize: 1.39 acres, Features small

ballfield and playground

67 Minnie Howard Field3701 W. Braddock RoadShared UseSize: 5.38 acres, Features: Lighted

athletic field with synthetic turf,lighted tennis courts, parking, andrest rooms

68 Mount Vernon Field &Recreation Center

2600 Mount Vernon Ave.Shared UseSize: 1.58 acres, Features: Athletic

fields and tennis court

69 Nannie J. Lee Center1108 Jefferson St.Shared UseSize: 14.6 acres, Features: Athletic

fields, basketball court, play-ground, recreation center, tenniscourts, and volleyball court

70 Patrick Henry Field4643 Taney Ave.Shared UseSize: 11.56 acres, Features: Athletic

fields, tennis courts, wooded area

71 William Ramsay Field5700 Sanger Ave.Shared Use

Size: 10.94 acres, Features: Athleticfields, basketball court, playground,and tennis courts recreation centerwith a full basketball court, andadjacent activity/game room.

72 Jefferson Houston Elemen-tary School Park

1501 Cameron St.Shared UseSize: 8.44 acres, Features: Basketball

court, playground, open field.

73 Hammond Upper and LowerFields

4646 Seminary RoadShared UseSize: 18.91 acres, Features: Athletic

fields, running track, asphalt trackand soccer field, lit roller bladehockey rink

74 Buchanan Park1501 Cameron St.Size: 0.3 acres, Features: Basketball

court and playground.

75 Fort Ward Athletic Facility4421 W. Braddock RoadSize: 5 acres, Features: Synthetic Turf

Athletic Field, Tennis Courts andParking.

76 Metro Linear Park300 Buchanan StreetSize: 3.83 acres, Features: A pathway

connects the Buchanan Streetneighborhood community to theMetro Stations at Braddock Roadand King Street.

77 Pomander Park600 S. Union St.Size: 0.84 acres, Features: Riverfront

sitting area

78 Rivergate City Park2 Montgomery St.Size: 2.84 acres, Features: Riverfront

sitting, picnic areas, and volleyball

79 Taylor Run ParkTaylor Run Parkway EastSize: 3.34 acres, Features: Wooded

area

80 Timberbranch ParkwayTimberbranch ParkwaySize: 6.19 acres, Features: Dog

exercise area, and wooded area


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Meetings & Events of Distinc-

tion

The best New Year’s EveCelebration in themid-Atlantic Regionhappens in Alexan-

dria.Do you know that Alexandria is

celebrating the 20th anniversary ofFirst Night on Dec. 31, 2014?Don’t miss the best New Year’s Eveparty in the region. We will host23 indoor venues with multiplestages featuring performancesfrom 7 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.There’s a fantastic finale begin-ning at 10 p.m. in the zero blockof King Street followed by fabulous fireworks on thePotomac River at midnight.

Everything takes place within four Old Town “Spot-light” areas and one in Del Ray. Attendees can takethe metro, King Street Trolley, buses or drive and

park, walking to their favoritevenues and award-winning res-taurants. Links with details will beavailable in November atwww.FirstNightAlexandria.organd #FNA20th.

First Night Alexandria is thelargest, safest, indoor, family-friendly, budget-friendly NewYear’s Eve celebration of the per-forming arts in the Greater Wash-ington Metropolitan area. Pur-chase your admission badgesonline by Dec.17 for $15. Theprice goes to $20 on the 18th

through the 31st!It’s a celebration for all ages and

ethnicities, showcasing the area’sbest singers, dancers, actors, ma-

gicians, visual artists and musicians.In addition to the Fun Hunt, dozens of other ac-

tivities are being planned for the afternoon this year.They will be posted in November atwww.FirstNightAlexandria.org and #FNA20th.

Attend First Night Alexandria

ACT for AlexandriaACT for Alexandria is a community

foundation that serves as a catalyst forincreasing charitable investment andcommunity engagement locally. 703-739-7778 or www.actforalexandria.org.

ALIVE!Emergency food assistance, emer-

gency financial assistance, shelter,year-round preschool, furniture andhousewares. 703-837-9300 orwww.alive-inc.org.

Alexandria Community ServicesBoard

The Alexandria Community ServicesBoard (CSB) is a group of 16 volunteersappointed by Alexandria City Council,which oversees the use of public fundsto provide mental health, intellectualdisability and substance abuse servicesthrough the Department of Communityand Human Services.www.alexandriava.gov/mhmrsa.

Animal Welfare League of Alex-andria

Pet adoptions, spay and neuter assis-tance, education and community serviceand outreach .703-746-4774 orwww.alexandriaanimals.org.

Arlington-Alexandria Coalitionfor the Homeless

The Arlington-Alexandria Coalitionfor the Homeless, Inc. offers shelter tohomeless people and works in coordina-tion with public agencies, businessesand community groups to give homeless

people the support, shelter, counselingand employment training they need toregain self-sufficiency. 703-525-7177 orwww.aachhomeless.org.

Community Organizations

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We believe that no one within the City ofAlexandria should experience homelessness– no one should be without a safe, suitable,and stable place to call home.

That’s the modified vision state-ment for The Partnership to Pre-vent and End Homelessness inthe City of Alexandria (PPEH).

This is a collaborative group representingpublic and private stakeholders that workto plan, coordinate, and implement an ef-fective and efficient continuum of care forpeople who are currently homeless or at riskof homelessness.

“Ending homelessness is possible in Al-exandria City. We have resources. We havegood people. And we have a small home-less population. We can make this happen.”said Pamela L. Michell, Governing Boardchair of PPEH and executive director ofNew Hope Housing (a nonprofit working

to ending homelessness across NorthernVirginia).

Progress has been made in endinghomelessness within the past few years. Thenumber of people counted as homeless ona given day in winter dropped from 352 in2012 to 267 in 2014. New services havebeen created to make better use of re-sources. The Homeless Services AssessmentCenter (HSAC) was launched in 2012 andis now operated by the Alexandria Officeof Community Services. This is the point ofentry for people seeking emergency shelterand allows for the efficient and effectiveconnection of persons to services througha comprehensive screening and eligibilityprocess.

New housing options for people who arechronically homeless are also available.Chronically homeless individuals are de-fined as being homeless repeatedly or for along time in conjunction with a disability,

addiction, or mental health issue that maycause difficulties in finding housing. Chroni-cally homeless adults can create huge billsfor tax-payers by frequent use of emergencyrooms, jail time, and shelter use. In 2012Alexandria launched a pilot “housing first”program for up to four chronically home-less adults to be placed in permanent sup-portive housing apartments and then workthrough New Hope Housing to engage inneeded and desired services. This year theU. S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment (HUD) will provide fundingto New Hope Housing to house eight moreindividuals.

PPEH members include many areanonprofits such as ALIVE, Arlington Alex-andria Coalition for the Homeless,Carpenter’s Shelter, Catholic Charities,Christ Church Lazarus Ministry, CommunityLodgings, Friends of Guest House, NewHope Housing, Northern Virginia Affordable

Housing Alliance, Wesley Housing Develop-ment Corporation, Salvation Army, andFriends of Guest House; city offices such asthe Department of Community and HumanServices, the Department of Housing, andthe Domestic Violence Program; and otheragencies such as the Alexandria Redevel-opment and Housing Authority, and Alex-andria Housing Development Corp.

Alexandria City is a caring communityand there are resources if you need help. Ifyou are at risk of becoming homeless or arecurrently experiencing homelessness, pleasecall 703-548-0452 to talk to someone aboutshelter and housing options. This numberis the centralized intake number for all Al-exandria Shelters.

If you would like to get involved, learnmore, or volunteer, please call Jan-MichaelSacharko, New Hope Housing’s Develop-ment Director, at 703-799-2293 or [email protected]

Ending Homelessness in the City of Alexandria

Alexandria is home to many diverseneighborhoods, each with its owndistinctive traditions. As each neigh-

borhood has developed, so have the servicegroups and citizens associations that pro-vide an opportunity to meet your neighborsand participate in the activities and eventsthat make Alexandria unique. Whether youhave five minutes or five hours, considerjoining one of the many organizations inAlexandria that help solve problems, im-prove lives, connect citizens and strengthenthe community.

ROTARY CLUB OF ALEXANDRIAP. O. Box 320666Alexandria, VA 22320www.alexandriarotary.org

KIWANIS, KIWANIS OF DEL RAYwww.alexandriakiwanis.org

JAYCEESP.O. Box 1836Alexandria, VA 22313www.alexjaycees.org

VOLUNTEER ALEXANDRIA123 N. Alfred St., 3rd floor703-836-2176www.volunteeralexandria.org

NORTH OLD TOWN CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONP.O. Box 25571Alexandria, VA 22313703-549-5849www.notice-alexandria.org

OLD TOWN CIVIC ASSOCIATIONP.O. Box 1213Alexandria, VA 22313www.oldtowncivic.org

DEL RAY CITIZENS ASSOCIATION1601 Mount Vernon Ave.Alexandria, VA 22301703-549-0225www.delraycitizen.org

FOUNDERS PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONwww.alexandriafounderspark.org

— Jeanne Theismann

Service and citizen’s associations leadcommunity participation.

Connect and Contribute

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The Miracle League of Alexandria provides just one of many ways to getinvolved and volunteer in Alexandria. Visitwww.miracleleagueofalexandria.com.

See Community, Page 15

At Home AlexandriaPart of a national “village movement” of small

nonprofit groups forming in communities all acrossthe country, At Home Alexandria’s (AHA) missionis to help residents ages 55+ in Alexandria liveindependently and in their homes for as long asthey can. AHA provides an array of services liketransportation, light home maintenance, errandrunning, gardening, technical support, snow shov-eling, and light housekeeping. It also organizes avariety of social and educational events.www.athomeinalexandria.org.

Carpenter’s ShelterAs the largest homeless shelter in Northern Vir-

ginia, Carpenter’s Shelter serves over 1,000homeless and formerly homeless children andadults each year. Carpenter’s Shelter’s care offerscontinuous services, aiding the chronically home-less and shelter residents through their transitionback into independent living. Ninety percent ofthose who complete the Carpenter’s Shelter pro-gram never return to homelessness again. 703548-7500 or www.carpentersshelter.org.

The Campagna CenterThe center operates programs that support chil-

dren in Alexandria by providing services that allowthem to arrive at school ready to learn and ensurethey are academically successful at each gradelevel. Programs include Alexandria Head Start,Early Head Start, full-day preschool The CampagnaEarly Learning Center, extended-day preschoolsprogram Afternoon Adventures, before- and after-school tutoring/child care Campagna Kids, tutor-ing and mentoring with Building Better Futuresand education programs for immigrants and refu-gee families with the New Neighbors program.703-549-0111 or www.campagnacenter.org.

Center for Alexandria’s ChildrenThe CAC is a public-private partnership based on

the Children’s Advocacy Center Model, which hasbeen shown to improve outcomes for families andvictims of abuse. The center provides services forvictims and their families and coordinates the re-sponse between victims and nonprofits aiming toserve them. 703-838-4381 orwww.centerforalexandriaschildren.org.

Child and Family Network CentersProvides free and fully accredited preschool edu-

cation for children living in poverty in NorthernVirginia, including free family support, literacy, jobtraining, and health programs to the parents ofstudents. Currently, Child and Family NetworkCenters serve nearly 200 children and their fami-lies each year at six program sites throughoutAlexandria and Arlington. 703-836-0214 orwww.cfnc-online.org.

Community Lodgings, Inc.Community Lodgings’ mission is to lift families

from homelessness and instability to independenceand self-sufficiency through transition-in-placehousing, affordable housing and youth educationprograms. 703-549-4407 or http://communitylodgings.org/.

Computer C.O.R.E.Helps low-income adults acquire the technologi-

cal and life skills they need to pursue their careeraspirations; tuition is free, and accordingly, dona-tions are needed. 703-931-7346 orwww.computercore.org.

Hopkins HouseThe mission of Hopkins House is to provide qual-

ity educational programs and opportunities tochildren, youths and their families, regardless ofincome, to help them achieve their full intellectual,economic and social potential. 703-549-8072 orwww.hopkinshouse.org.

Literacy Council of Northern VirginiaTeaches adults the basic skills of reading, writ-

ing, speaking and understanding English. Offersone-to-one tutoring programs for adult learners aswell as beginning-level ESOL and Family Learningadult programs. 703-237-0866 or www.lcnv.org,

Northern Virginia Family ServicesOffers employments and job training, health

care, housing, mental health, foster care and homevisitations to new parents. 703-385-3267 orwww.nvfs.org.

Rebuilding Together AlexandriaHome repair and maintenance for vulnerable

veterans, elderly, disabled and families with chil-dren. 703-836-1021 orwww.RebuildingTogetherAlex.org.

Senior Services of AlexandriaSupport services for elders enabling them to age

with dignity. 703-836-4414 orwww.seniorservicesalex.org.

Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of North-ern Virginia

Parent education, public education-re: childabuse and court advocacy for abused and neglectedchildren.703-820-9001 or www.scanva.org,

Volunteer AlexandriaAims to offer comprehensive human services to

the entire Alexandria community; services includevolunteer recruitment and placement, court-re-ferred community service placement, communityawareness events and volunteer management


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training. 703-836-2176 or http://volunteeralexandria.org.

Friends of Guest HouseOffers structure, supervision, support

and assistance to female ex-offenderswho sincerely want to improve theirlives and break the cycle of incarcera-tion. Friends of Guest House offers theonly program for women of its kind inNorthern Virginia, and receives count-less inquiries every year. http://friendsofguesthouse.org/.

Christian Relief ServicesIncorporated in 1985, in Virginia,

through partnership with 14 agencies,Christian Relief Services offers up to 24months of transitional housing, casemanagement and supportive services for


homeless people. Around the country,operates the affordable housing [email protected], http://christianrelief.org/, or 703-317-9086.

Assistance League of NorthernVirginia

An all-volunteer organization thatclothes, feeds, educates and nurturesthose in need. Working through six el-ementary schools and Inova FairfaxHospital, Assistance League touches thelives of some of the most needy inNorthern Virginia. The schools involvedinclude Dogwood Elementary in Reston,Lynbrook Elementary and Garfield El-ementary in Springfield, Cora KellyElementary in Alexandria and PineSpring Elementary in Falls Church Vol-unteers and donors are always needed.Contact [email protected] orwww.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org

Senior Services of Alexan-dria (SSA) is a non-profitfounded in 1968 by agroup of residents commit-

ted to improving the lives of seniorsin the community. In partnershipwith the City of Alexandria, donors,faith communities, and volunteers,SSA provides programs and servicesincluding Meals on Wheels, DOTPara-Transit Services, AniMeals onWheels, and the Friendly Visitor Pro-gram. SSA also includes an Infor-mation and Education Programmade up of a monthly Speaker Se-ries, “Senior Living in Alexandria”cable television show, and Senior In-formation Corners which offer in-formation about service providers,activities, and resources for seniorsand their caregivers. SSA is a linkbetween aging seniors and othercommunity members with a missionto foster independence and self-suf-ficiency, enabling seniors to age withdignity.

SERVICES AND VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIES

Meals on Wheels – ThroughSSA’s Senior Nutrition Program,the City of Alexandria’s Meals onWheels program and SSA’s Mealson Wheels Direct Pay program al-low seniors who are unable toleave their homes to shop or whohave difficulty preparing a meal tohave two health meals a day de-livers to their homes. SSA providesmeals 365 days a year in partner-ship with the City of Alexandria,volunteers, and donors.

Volunteers are always needed es-pecially on weekends to delivermeals. The time commitment isabout two hours and training isprovided. For more informationabout receiving Meals on Wheelscontact [email protected] or call 703-836-4414, ext. 12. If you are in-terested in becoming a volunteerfor this program [email protected].

AniMeals on Wheels –Through AniMeals on Wheels SSAvolunteers deliver dog and catfood to income-eligible seniors inpartnership with the Animal Wel-fare League of Alexandria.

Food is delivered once a month,and seniors have the option of 10lbs. of dry food or 10 cans of wetfood.

If you are interested in volun-teering for this program, or receiv-ing this service, email [email protected] orcall 703-836-4414, ext. 13.

Friendly Visitor Program –SSA screens and trains volunteerswho donate their time to bringcompanionship during weekly vis-its to elderly people residing in theCity of Alexandria. The goal of theprogram is to relieve lonelinessand the feeling of isolation expe-rienced by many of the city’s se-niors. To volunteer or if you knowof a senior who could benefit froma friendly visit, [email protected] call 703-836-4414, ext. 20.

DOT Transportation Ser-vices – For residents of Alexan-dria unable to use public transport,DOT Transportation provides safeand reliable curb-to-curb taxi ser-vices seven days a week in com-pliance with the Americans withDisabilities Act. SSA’sreservationists schedule clientrides, which are provided by Dia-mond Transportation and WhiteTop Cab companies. For more in-formation [email protected] call 703-836-4414, ext. 15.

Senior Services of AlexandriaMary Lee Anderson, Executive

Director700 Princess Street, Mezzanine

LevelAlexandria, VA 22314703-836-4414www.seniorservicesalex.org

Services for SeniorsNewcomers Guide


Sports

Getting To Know High School Sports... T.C. WilliamsThe football teamended a 22-yearplayoff drought.

School: T.C. Williams High School.Mascot: Titans.School Colors: Red, white and blue.Athletic Director: Steve Colantuoni,

703-824-6860.Football Coach: Dennis Randolph

(eighth year).The Titans ended a 22-year playoff

drought in 2013, reaching the postseasonfor the first time since 1990. TC finishedthe regular season with a 7-3 record, earn-ing the No. 9 seed in the 6A North regionplayoffs. The Titans lost to South Countyin the opening round.

Boys’ Basketball Coach: Bryan Hill.

Girls’ Basketball Coach: KeshaWalton.

Boys’ Soccer Coach: Martin Nickley.Rival School: West Potomac.

What happened last year: The boys’soccer team won the 6A state champion-ship, along with Conference 7 and 6A Northregion titles. The boys’ outdoor track andfield team won the state championship. Thegymnastics team won the Conference 7 title.The girls’ basketball team finished confer-ence runner-up and reached the regionquarterfinals.

Quotable: “It feels amazing. It’s not ev-ery day you can be a state champion. It’s areally great feeling.

We worked really hard and I think all thehard work finally paid off.” — Then-juniorEryk Williamson after the boys’ soccer teamwon the 6A state title.

The T.C. Williams boys’ soccer team won the 6A state champion-ship in 2014.

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School: St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School.Mascot: Saints.School Colors: Red, white, green and gold.Athletic Director: Stephanie Koroma (girls),

703-212-2776; Andrew Taibl (boys) 703-212-2775.Football Coach: Bernard Joseph (fourth year).The Saints failed to win a game in 2013, finishing

0-9.

Field Hockey Coach: Alicia Grater.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Ron Ginyard.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Calvin Crenshaw.Boys’ Lacrosse Coach: Andrew Taibl.Girls’ Lacrosse Coach: Kathy Jenkins.

Rival School: Episcopal.

What happened last year: The boys’ soccerteam won IAC and state championships. The fieldhockey team beat Holton-Arms to win the ISL tour-nament title. The boys’ lacrosse team defeated St.Christopher’s to win the state title. The girls’ lacrosseteam finished 29-2, winning the ISL championshipand finishing state runner-up.

Quotable: “Until we get past that hump, I’m feel-ing like Marv Levy and the Buffalo Bills.” — Boys’soccer coach Bo Amato, whose teams had reachedthe state semifinals four years in row but failed to awin a title prior to the 2013 season.

... St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes

The St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes boys’ soccer team won the2013 VISAA state championship.

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School: Bishop Ireton High School.Mascot: Cardinals.School Colors: Burgundy and gold.Athletic Director: Bill Simmons, 703-

212-5169.Football Coach: Tony Verducci (eighth

year).The Cardinals won two of their first three

games in 2013, lost their next five andended the year with victories over PotomacSchool and Pope John Paul the Great to fin-ish the season with a 4-6 record.

Boys’ Basketball Coach: NeilBerkman.

Girls’ Basketball Coach: DerekCampbell.

Girls’ Lacrosse Coach: Rick Sofield.Baseball Coach: Rex Thomas.Rival School: Bishop O’Connell.

What happened last year: The girls’lacrosse team won WCAC and VISAA state

championships. The boys’ basketball teamposted a winning record and defeatedBishop O’Connell in the WCAC tournamentquarterfinals.

Quotable: “It was so surreal. It wasamazing. We’ve been working for 11months, so we deserved it. It was the great-est feeling in the world.” — CharlotteSofield on winning the WCAC girls’ lacrossechampionship.

School: Episcopal High School.Mascot: Maroon.School Colors: Maroon and black.Athletic Director: Jim Fitzpatrick

(boys), 703-933-4034; Jen Fitzpatrick(girls), 703-933-4036

Football Coach: Panos Voulgaris (thirdyear).

The Maroon won four of their first fivegames in 2013, but finished 5-4 after drop-ping three of their final four.

Boys’ Soccer Coach: Rick Wilcox.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Jim

Fitzpatrick.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Katrina

Reed.Baseball Coach: Chris Warren.

Rival School: St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes.

What happened last year: The girls’soccer, volleyball and basketball teams

reached the ISL semifinals. The boys’ bas-ketball beat St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes in theIAC semifinals, but lost to Bullis in thechampionship game. The softball team wonthe ISL championship.

Quotable: “He’s a Division I runningback. Someone’s going to get real luckywhen they get him at the next level.”— Foot-ball coach Panos Voulgaris about NigelBeckford.

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Kelly Larkin, left, and the BishopIreton girls’ lacrosse team won apair of championships in 2014.

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Former Episcopal running backNigel Beckford rushed for 312yards and five touchdowns in agame against Flint Hill in 2013.


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Entertainment

August 2014FRIDAY/AUG. 29Big Chalk Draw. 8-10 a.m. at Art at

the Center, 2804 Sherwood HallLane, Mount Vernon.This is a freecommunity art event. Once againschool supplies and back packs willbe collected to benefit children inneed in the area. Call 703-201-1250or visit www.artatthecenter.org.

September 2014Wine in the Water Park. 6-10 p.m.

Crystal City Water Park, 1750 CrystalDrive. Combines sips and sounds tocreate an outdoor event featuringinteresting wine varietals and musicin the neighborhood’s signatureCrystal City Water Park. Every Fridayin September. Visit crystalcity.org.

MONDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 1-7Annual Workhouse Clay National

Ceramics Exhibition. WorkhouseArts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way,Lorton. This exhibition represents thedepth and breadth of contemporaryfunctional and sculptural ceramicartworks being created throughoutthe country. Visitwww.workhouseceramics.org/index.php?p=1_15_Clay-National-2014.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 624th Annual Rosslyn Jazz Festival.

1-7 p.m. Gateway Park, 1300 LeeHighway, Arlington. Artists toheadline the festival include CoreyWallace DUBtet (1 p.m.), Ghost TrainOrchestra (2:15 p.m.), Brooklyneight-piece band Red Baraat (3:45p.m.) and New Orleans Grammywinners Rebirth Brass Band (5:30p.m.). Free to the public. Visitwww.rosslynva.org/jazz for more.

Memorial 5K. 6 p.m. in Crystal City,Arlington. Honors the victims,firefighters, and public safety whoresponded on Sept. 11, 2001. $35-40entry fee. Arlington911race.com.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 13Craft and Family Fun Fair. 9 a.m.-3

p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church,8009 Fort Hunt Road, Mount Vernon.Connect with old friends andneighbors. Cold drinks and luncheonitems from the St. Luke’s grill will beavailable, along with a gourmet bakesale featuring cakes, pies, cookiesand brownies made by St. Luke’sfinest cooks. There also will be freshproduce from a nearby farm.Entertainment will be provided by aguest guitarist and two local pianists.For children, there will be a moon-bounce, face-painting and games.Visit www.saintlukeschurch.net orcall 703-765-4342 for more.

Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m.-4p.m. in Colasanto Park, 2704 MountVernon Ave. Local artists willperform. Browse artwork by localartists and more. Visitwww.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ArtMarket for more.

SATURDAY-WEDNESDAY/SEPT.13-24Northern Virginia Senior

Olympics. Online registration open.Various venues around NorthernVirginia. Events include badminton,volleyball, cycling, a 5k road race,and many more. $12 per person. Visitwww.nvso.us for more.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 13-14King Street Art Festival. 10 a.m.-

7p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Sunday. Old Town, King Street,Alexandria. At this community

festival, art enthusiasts can discoverspectacular paintings, life-sizesculptures, jewelry, photography,ceramics and more. Visitwww.artfestival.com.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 14Vintage Crystal: Sip and Salsa. 2-6

p.m. 220 20th St. Sip and Salsabrings wines from Spain, Portugaland Argentina together with tastesfrom restaurants in Crystal City andthe region. Live Latin jazz and salsadancing and lessons round out theaction for an afternoon outdoors.Tickets cost $20 and include wineand food tastes. $10 designateddriver tickets are available andinclude food tastes. Visitcrystalcity.org for more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 20Mount Vernon Colonial Market

and Fair. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 MountVernon Memorial Highway, MountVernon. Fifty colonial-attired artisansdemonstrate 18th-century crafts andsell traditional wares such as baskets,woodcarvings, tin and ironwork,leatherworkings, weavings, furnitureand much more. Visitwww.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/colonial-market-fair/

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 20-212nd Annual Arlington Festival of

the Arts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. HighlandStreet in the Clarendon District,Arlington. More than 100 artists willshowcase their work includingpaintings, jewelry, pottery, glass, andmuch more. Visit artfestival.com formore.

Mount Vernon Marketplace. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 3200 Mount Vernon MemorialHighway, Mount Vernon. Visit arecreation of an early Americanmarketplace with crafts,entertainment and more. Try yourhand at 18th century cricket andenjoy evening programs. Children $9,adults $18. Call 703-780-2000; 703-799-8697 or visitwww.MountVernon.org for more.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 21Pups and Pilsners. 2-6 p.m. 1400

Crystal Drive, Arlington. Fly solo orbring Fido to the Pups and Pilsnersoutdoor beer festival. This dog-friendly festival features a beergarden with multiple stations. Visitwww.crystalcity.org/do for more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 27Clarendon Day. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Near

Clarendon Metro station, 3100Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Acelebration of the Clarendonneighborhood and a showcase for thepeople who make the neighborhoodgreat with activities, liveentertainment and food. Visitwww.clarendon.org/clarendon-day.

WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 24Blues and Brews. 5-8 p.m. 2121

Crystal Drive. Come to Blues & Brewsand enjoy beverages from the BeerGarden, not to mention drinks hand-selected by experts at Crystal City’sWashington Wine Academy andCrystal City Wine Shop. Visitcrystalcity.org for more.

October 2014Clarendon Truck Rally. 6:30-9 p.m.

3140 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington.The Clarendon Truck Rally will beoffering sampling of some of the areafood trucks Thursdays in October.Each week will feature a few meal

trucks, a sweet dessert truck alongwith a boutique truck. Visitwww.facebook.com/LinkLocale/events.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 3-5Fall Wine Festival and Sunset

Tour. 6-9 p.m. Mount VernonEstate, 3200 George WashingtonMemorial Pkwy., Mount Vernon.Enjoy live blues and spectacularviews of the Potomac River whilesampling wine from 16 Virginiawineries. Visitors learn about thesuccesses and failures of ourFounding Father’s wine endeavors,enjoy live blues music, and meet“George and Martha Washington” onthe Mansion’s piazza. Visitwww.mountvernon.org.

SATURDAY/OCT. 4Art on the Avenue. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

2301 Mount Vernon Ave.,Alexandria. A multicultural artsfestival celebrating the community’sdiversity through the arts in the DelRay neighborhood in Alexandria,Virginia. Visitwww.artontheavenue.org for more.

15th Annual Mid-AtlanticOktoberfest. Noon-7 p.m. at TheVillage at Shirlington, 4001 CampbellAve., Arlington. More than 60breweries giving out 4 ouncesamples, local food vendors, anauthentic German band andauthentic Oktoberfest food. $30 forthose who sample beer, includes atasting glass and 10 tickets.Additional tickets will be sold for $1each; free to others. Oktoberfest2014 will be held rain or shine. Visitwww.capcitybrew.com/oktoberfest14.php for more.

SUNDAY/OCT. 5Woodrow Wilson Bridge

Marathon. 7 a.m. Starts atWashington’s Mount Vernon Estate,3200 Mount Vernon MemorialHighway and ends at NationalHarbor, Md. Packet pick up Oct. 3, 4-8:30 p.m. and Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.at the U.S. Patents and Trade Office,600 Dulany St. Minimum age is 13.Half marathon: $105, for military:$95. 6K: $45, For police, fire andEMTs: $40. After Aug. 31, prices willincrease by $10. Visitregister.wilsonbridgehalf.com.

SATURDAY/OCT. 11Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m.-4

p.m. in Colasanto Park, 2704 MountVernon Ave. Local artists willperform. Browse artwork by localartists and more. Visitwww.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ArtMarket for more.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 17-19Freedomwalk Festival. The US

FreedomWalk Festival is a weekendlong, non-competitive, social walkingchallenge bringing participants of allages and abilities together for fun,fitness, and internationalfriendship.Different trails will beoffered each day, and a variety ofdistances ranging from 3-27 miles (5-43 kilometers) starting at the HolidayInn Rosslyn, 1900 N Fort Myer Drive.Visit www.rosslynva.org/do for more.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 23-26Marine Corps Marathon. Arlington.

Various times and locations throughthe weekend. A weekend of eventsleading up to the race. Visit

www.marinemarathon.com/ toregister and for more.

SATURDAY/OCT. 25Volunteer Fest 2014. A region-wide

day of community service thatmobilizes hundreds of volunteers tohelp nonprofits accomplish tasks thatthey would not have the time orresources to do on their own. Visitwww.volunteerfairfax.org/non-profits/volunteerfest.php for timesand locations.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 25-26Fall Harvest Family Days. 9 a.m.-5

p.m. at George Washington’s MountVernon, 3200 Mount VernonMemorial Highway. Enjoy autumnactivities including wagon rides,wheat treating, 18th-century dancingdemonstration, and straw bale maze,and more. Included in estateadmission. Visitwww.mountvernon.org/ for more.

November 2014TUESDAY/NOV. 4Election Day. General Election. Visit

www.sbe.virginia.gov/ andwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/upcoming.htm

TUESDAY/NOV. 11Arlington National Cemetery

Veterans Day Ceremony.Arlington National Cemetery,Arlington. About 5,000 visitorsattend the annual remembranceceremonies in the MemorialAmphitheater. Visitwww.arlingtoncemetery.mil.

Veterans Day Memorial Service. 11a.m. at the Rocky Versace Memorialat Mount Vernon Community Center,2701 Commonwealth Ave,Alexandria.

FRIDAY/NOV. 28Alexandria Tree Lighting. 7-9 p.m.

Market Square, 301 King St.,Alexandria. Annual event featuringlighting the City tree, performancesand a visit from Santa to open theChristmas season. Visitwww.alexandriava.gov/Calendar.

FRIDAY/NOV. 28 -TUESDAY/JAN. 6Christmas in Mount Vernon. 9

a.m.-4 p.m. 3200 Mount VernonMemorial Highway, Mount Vernon.Mount Vernon decks the halls withthemed Christmas trees on the estateand festive greenery in the Mansion.Visit www.mountvernon.org/christmas.

December 2014SATURDAY/DEC. 644th Annual Campagna Center

Scottish Walk Parade. 11 a.m.Old Town Alexandria, parade beginsat St. Asaph and Wolfe Streets. Morethan 100 Scottish Clans, pipe anddrum bands, Scottish dancers, re-enactment groups, Scottie dogs,dignitaries and, of course, SantaClaus will march through the streetsof Old Town. Visitwww.campagnacenter.org/events/scottish-christmas-walk-weekend orwww.visitalexandriava.com/events/44th-Annual-Campagna-Center-Scottish-Walk-Parade/983/.

WEDNESDAY/DEC. 31First Night Alexandria. Events take

place through out the day atnumerous venues around the City of

A sampling of annual

community events

Alexandria and USA Birthday Celebration at Oronoco BayPark. The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra performs asthe sky lights up with fireworks.

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Gift Guide I .............................11/19/14A+...............................................11/25/14Thanksgiving is November 27.

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February 2015MID-FEBRUARYCommunity Tax Assistance Day.

Fairfax SkillSource Center, 7611Little River Turnpike, Suite 300 West,Annandale. The IRS VolunteerIncome Tax Assistance (VITA)program offers free assistance with2015 Federal and state tax returnsfor households with a total income of$52,000 or less. Visitwww.volunteerfairfax.org/individuals/vita.php.

March 2015SECOND TUESDAY IN MARCHClarendon Mardi Gras Parade.

Annual parade to celebrating FatTuesday. Visit www.clarendon.org/mardi-gras/.

April 2015APRIL - JUNERelay for Life. Fundraise participate in

all-night-long events to help thoseaffected by cancer through theAmerican Cancer Society. Visitwww.relayforlife.org for specificevents and details.

SATURDAY/APRIL 18-25Historic Garden Week. This eight -

day statewide event provides visitorsa unique opportunity to see gardens,as well as houses with over 2,000flower arrangements created byGarden Club of Virginia members.Visit www.vagardenweek.org.

May 2015SUNDAY/MAY 17Taste of Arlington. A festival

showcasing Arlington’s food sceneand benefitting the Arlington FoodAssistance Center. More than 50restaurants participate in thiscommunity event, outside theBallston Mall on Wilson Blvd. Rain orshine. Visit www.ballstonbid.com/taste for more.

MONDAY/MAY 25Memorial Day Jazz Concert. 1-6

p.m. at Waterfront Park, Alexandria.A variety of jazz performances takeplace throught the concert.Waterfront Park features lawnseating and the attendees may bringlawn chairs and blankets. Food, suchas barbeque, fried chicken, hot dogs,hamburgers, snow cones and funnel

cakes are available for purchase, buteveryone is welcome to pack a picniclunch. Pets should be left at home.Admission is free. Visitwww.alexandriava.gov/Recreation.

June 2015MONDAYS, JUNE-AUGUSTCrystal Screen. 1851 S. Bell St.,

Arlington. A free outdoor film everyMonday at sunset in the summer.Visit www.crystalcity.org/do.

FRIDAYS IN JUNEVintage Crystal: Wine in the Water

Park. 10 p.m. Crystal City WaterPark, 1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington.Live music and wine-sipping everyFriday in June. Visitwww.crystalcity.org/do/wine-in-the-water-park21.

July 2015SECOND SATURDAY IN JULYUSA and Alexandria Birthday

Celebration. Oronoco Bay Park,100 Madison Street, Alexandria.Celebrate Alexandria’s 265thbirthday along the Potomacwaterfront with fireworks, cake andlive music. Visitwww.visitalexandriava.com/events/USA-Alexandria-Birthday-Celebration/6607.

August 2015Summer Restaurant Week. Mid-

August, in neighborhoods throughoutAlexandria, including Old Town, DelRay, Carlyle and West End. Menuoptions vary by location. Visitwww.AlexandriaRestaurantWeek.comor call 703-746-3301 for more.

Ice Cream Making. Saturdays inAugust. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at3200 Mt. Vernon Highway, MountVernon. Cool down with 18th centuryice cream making demonstrations.Admission: Adults, $18; Children, $9;Under 5, free. Visitwww.mountvernon.org/ for more.

TUESDAY/AUG. 4National Night Out. A celebration

across America to heighten policeawareness and enhance communityrelations. Visit www.natw.org forlocal events.

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 5-9Arlington County Fair. Thomas

Jefferson Community Center, 3501Second St. S., Arlington. One of thelargest free events on the East Coastwith competitive exhibits, midwayrides and games, entertainment,

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Alexandria celebrates Earth Day at Ben Brenman Park.ACPS students crowded near the runway to catch aglimpse at their counterpart’s were parading down therunway during the upcycling fashion show.

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