Proposed Budget Cuts

Threaten Warwick Pool

The proposed capital improvement budget for the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities eliminates funding major improvements and repairs to the Warwick Pool and Pool House.

At this point, the City intends to continue operations of the Warwick Pool as it has in the past; however, in the event of a structural failure of the pool, the City’s plan is to close the pool. 

Warwick Village Citizens Association is committed to working with the City government to see that the Warwick Pool is maintained as a safe, functional, and clean facility over the long-term.   The Association is working to establish the facts related to the structural problems with the pool, projected repair costs, and options for extending the functional life of the pool.

You can help make the case for the Warwick Pool by e-mailing City Council.  If the Warwick Pool is important to you, please take a few minutes today to let the Mayor and City Council know that you value the pool, and ask them to support its inclusion in the capital improvement budget.  It is always best if you can include a quick personal note about why the pool is important to you.  You can e-mail the Mayor and Council from the City’s web site at: http://www3.alexandriava.gov/contactus/mailto.php?id=610.

City Council’s preliminary “Add-Delete” work session is this coming Monday, April 26^th, at 6:30 pm, room 1101, at City Hall, so make sure to send your message by Saturday.

Sincerely,

WVCA Executive Leadership Team

THE CLAY QUEEN POTTERY

2303 Mt. Vernon Avenue – The Clay Queen Pottery is hosting their annual Student Sale and Show on Sunday, April 25 from 10 am through 5 pm.  Mother’s Day is coming up and this is your one stop place to pick up that special gift for Mom and something special for yourself.  Since the prices are so reasonable, pick up a couple of items for yourself.  Come meet the potters and Renee, the owner and instructor.  703-549-7775

DEL RAY FARMERS MARKET

At the corner of Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenue – Saturday’s, 8:00 am to noon.  Thus Saturday we welcome a new vendor that will sell fish!  Come by and welcome her!  For more info, call 703-683-2570.

NOVA Community Chorus

Spring has sprung and the last concert of the season will be on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 7:30pm in the Schlesinger Concert Hall.  They will be performing Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana.  They hope you will be able to attend.

Duncan Library Book Sale

 
Did you know that book sales are the single biggest fundraiser for the Friends?  We need YOUR help at the Friends of Duncan Library Book Blast and Kids Fun Fest on Saturday, April 24th from 9am to 4pm.  
 
Please email Thom at iuthom1@aol.com if you are available for a cashier shift or if you can help assist with set-up or clean-up duties on Saturday. 

Third Annual Spring for Alexandria

ACT for Alexandria, the City of Alexandria and Volunteer Alexandria will jointly host Spring for Alexandria, a three-day celebration of giving and service throughout the City on April 29 through May 1, 2010.  Now in its third year, Spring for Alexandria offers multiple opportunities for residents to become involved, including the Generations of Giving Gala on April 29; the Business Philanthropy Summit, Community Service Day and Celebration on Market Square on April 30; and Alexandria Gives and Lemonade Day on May 1.

Spring for Alexandria kicks off with the Generations of Giving Gala on Thursday, April 29, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Patent and Trademark Office, 600 Dulany Street. The Gala honors personal and family philanthropy in Alexandria. The event culminates in the presentation of the Legacy of Giving award to the Guiffre family. All proceeds from the event benefit ACT for Alexandria and its grantees.

On Friday, April 30, the Business Philanthropy Summit is held to recognize philanthropic leaders in Alexandria. The breakfast event will be hosted at the First Baptist Church of Alexandria, 2932 King St., from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. At the Summit, the 2009 Business Philanthropist and Nonprofit Leader Awards will be presented.  Philanthropist Earl Stafford, CEO and Chairman of UNITECH, will deliver this year’s keynote address.

Following the Summit, the community is invited to sign up for the Spring for Alexandria Community Service Day to volunteer at project sites throughout the City. Volunteer help is needed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to complete a variety of tasks, including landscaping, gardening, litter pickup, and painting. Businesses can also choose to offer pro bono services to local nonprofit groups and to field teams. Volunteers can sign up individually, or recruit a team. Team leaders are also needed at project sites and must attend a mandatory training session. Registration and further information is now available at www.springforalexandria.org.  

Spring for Alexandria is not only a day of service, but also is a fundraising event for Volunteer Alexandria. Registered participants are encouraged to raise pledges to support the event. The top pledge-raisers are eligible to win great prizes.  At the conclusion of the Community Service Day, a community-wide celebration will be held to thank volunteers at Market Square (301 King St.) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

New this year is Alexandria Gives on Saturday, May 1, which is being coordinated by the Alexandria Jaycees.  This community contributions day invites Alexandria residents to clear out their cupboards and their closets and donate to neighbors in need.  Alexandria nonprofits will be onsite at the First Baptist Church of Alexandria, 2932 King Street, from 9 am to noon collecting food, clothing and supplies.

The three-day celebration concludes with Lemonade Day on Saturday, May 1. Alexandria youth will be selling lemonade at stands stationed throughout the City to raise money for Alexandria-based children’s charities.

For more information, please call 202.468.5346 or visit www.springforalexandria.org.