Living with a K-9 Hero
Ken and Gail Gardner of Alexandria were the lucky couple who adopted a 12-year-old German Shepherd through the Baghdad Pups Program of SPCA International.
Black History Museum Hosts Author and Exhibition
The Alexandria Black History Museum hosted two events on Saturday, July 20. In the morning, patrons joined artist, writer and educator Sushmita Mazumdar and Nina Tisara, director of Living Legends of Alexandria, for chai tea and a book writing workshop. The workshop is one of a series of programs sponsored by Family Legends, an activity of Living Legends of Alexandria.
Alexandria School Notes
The following students graduated from James Madison University
Joining Together To Save Animals
There are dozens of animal welfare organizations across the country working to secure "forever homes" for dogs and cats of all ages. And while there's a general camaraderie amongst them, stemming from their common cause, what's a little friendly competition among peers? For the past few years, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has sponsored a nationwide contest to challenge shelters to see how many more animals they could adopt between June and August beyond the total the year before.
Brief: Summer Can Be Deadly for Children
The City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services reminds parents and caregivers that hot vehicles can be deadly to children.
Neighborhood
Taylor Run
The Taylor Run Citizens' Association will be hosting its 2013 National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Angel Park (West Taylor Run Parkway). This year, TRCA will be hosting a kickball game and pizza party for friends and neighbors. Pizza, popsicles, cold drinks and other refreshments will be served.
Correction: Alexandria
In the letter “Street Repairs Needed Repair” [Gazette Packet, July 18], recent roadway repairs in the 200 block of North Fairfax Street were attributed to the City of Alexandria. According to Virginia American Water, the work was done by its maintenance crews, not the city’s. In fixing a main, temporary repairs are done so that the roadway can be open for traffic more quickly. After a week or two, to ensure no additional settlement or leaks, a professional paving crew makes a permanent repair to the road.
For First Time in Recent Memory, No Competition Open Commonwealth's Attorney Seat
No Democrat challenges Bryan Porter in primary; no Republican steps forward for general.
Back in 1979, the competition to become Alexandria's next commonwealth's attorney was fierce.
Lost Dog: Helping Save Lives, One Pet at a Time
Area residents explain their dedication to the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation.
Behind every adoption successfully completed by the Arlington-based Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation, there's a volunteer with a happy heart.
Piece of Cake
It was a party 264 years in the making as Alexandria celebrated its birthday July 13 with a day of fun and entertainment that culminated with a fireworks display over the Potomac River accompanied by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra's playing of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.
Elizabeth Kruse Leads WIHS Junior Committee as Youth Ambassador
The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events, has chosen Elizabeth Kruse of McLean as youth ambassador of the 2013 show.
Bench Warmers
Local judge spearheads Substitute Judges Institute.
Attorneys from across Northern Virginia gathered July 9 at Manassas Regional Airport to participate in the Institute for Substitute Judges, a seminar designed by Alexandria General District Court Chief Judge Becky Moore to provide intensive training to better prepare attorneys to serve on the bench.
Alexandria Bulletin
Joint Meeting of Park and Recreation Commission & Youth Sports Advisory Board 7 p.m. Located at City Hall, Council Work Room, 301 King St. The unsolicited proposal the City received to build a private sports and entertainment complex on the current site of Hensley Park will be discussed. Contact William Chesley, william.chesley@alexandriava.gov, 703-746-5426.
Alexandria Calendar
Summer Classes. Art at the Center, 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children ages 6-10 can participate. Register at www.artatthecenter.org or 703-201-1250.
Brief: Apply to Police Citizens Academy
The 10-week Alexandria Police Citizens Academy provides an opportunity for residents to learn about various aspects of the Police Department, such as administrative philosophy, internal policies and the guiding principles of law and ethical conduct governing the delivery of police services. Classes are a combination of lecture and interactive activities. Class topics will include patrol operations, gangs, crime prevention, crime scene investigations, criminal investigations and the Special Operations Team.