JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING

Please remember that this month’s January monthly meeting will be held on the FOURTH Monday this month, January 24, 2011.  Meet and greet begins at 7:15 and the meeting will start at 7:30.  There will be a brief update from Parks and Recreation from Roger Blakeley with an update on Hillside Park.  Afterwards the meeting turns to you, the residents and a schedule of upcoming events will be discussed.  This is your chance to let the Executive Board know what you want them to do for you this coming year.

ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT MEDIA RELEASE

Alexandria Police Investigate Residential Burglaries and Larcenies from Autos

The Alexandria Police Department has seen an increase in residential burglaries and larcenies from autos over the last month, especially in the Del Ray section of the City.  The residential burglaries have occurred during the daytime hours, usually between 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  The suspect(s) have been using force to gain entry into rear or side doors.  Laptops, jewelry, televisions and cash are the items mostly targeted.

All but one of the homes was unoccupied at the time of the burglaries.  In that case, a resident in the 200 block of W. Windsor Avenue was in an upstairs office when she heard a banging on a door downstairs.  When she went to investigate the noise, she came face to face with the suspect who then ran out a rear door.  The victim was not injured and nothing was taken from the residence.  The suspect is described as a black male, approximately five feet six inches tall, weighing 150 pounds.  He was wearing a puffy jacket with a hooded sweatshirt and dark jeans.

Between January 9 and January 11, there were also six larcenies from autos in the Del Ray area of the City.  All of the vehicles were left unlocked and most were parked in the victim’s driveway.  The suspect(s) took loose coins from the interior of the vehicles.

To decrease the chances of becoming a victim of a larceny from your automobile, the police department reminds everyone to remove all valuable items from the vehicle and lock all doors and windows, even when parked in your own driveway.

Also, when leaving a residence for any period of time, lock all doors and windows and set the alarm if one is available.  Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity or suspicious persons by calling the Police Department at 703.838.4444.

Incorporating any or all of these suggestions will help deter thefts and decrease your chances of becoming a victim.

For further information, contact the Media Services Unit at 703.838.4636.

FOUR MILE RUN RESTORATION PROJECT

The Four Mile Run Restoration Project Joint Task Force will convene at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, at the Fairlington Community Center in Arlington (3308 S. Stafford Street Arlington, VA 22206). The meeting will begin with an Open House followed by presentations on the Tidal Restoration Project and the Corp of Engineers Study on the Alluvial section of the run.

For additional information, please contact Dana Wedeles in the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities at dana.wedeles@alexandriava.gov or 703-746-5491.

FOUR MILE RUN RESTORATION PROJECT

VIRGINIA COMMERCE BANK – is proud to celebrate 6 years on the Avenue! Wednesday Jan 26th. Stop by from 9am-4pm to help us celebrate!! 2401 Mt Vernon Avenue

ST. STEPHEN’S & ST. AGNES SCHOOL – All prospective Lower School parents are invited to a curriculum coffee on Wednesday, January 26 at 9:30 a.m. in the Lower School library. All prospective Upper School parents and students are invited to a Curriculum Night for grades 6-12 on January 27 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Upper School Chapel and Performing Arts Center. Please call 703-212-2707 or visit www.sssas.org for more information.

THE PURPLE GOOSE - Yearly Winter 50% off Clearance Sale starts Tuesday, January 18th thru February 15th. For the month of January Only, buy 1 Chase Moon monogram and receive the second one of equal or lesser value 50% off! Follow us on facebook.com/thepurplegoose or join our mailing list @ www.thepurplegoose.com, 2005 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria VA 22301

LETS MEAT ON THE AVENUE – will reopen Wednesday January 19th after our once a year vacation. Come on by for our usual great selection of local meats. 703 836 6328 www.letsmeatontheavenus.com

MIND THE MAT PILATES & YOGA – 2214 Mt. Vernon Avenue. http://mindthemat. com/; New Workshop: Therapeutic Pilates, Fridays 9:30 AM, Taught by a Doctor of Physical Therapy, $120 for 6 weeks.  Starts 1/21/11. Sign Up Questions? Contact info@mindthemat.com