Walk your way through the charming streets of historic Old Town Alexandria. Follow a colonial-costumed guide by lantern light for an engaging history tour on Alexandria’s original Ghost & Graveyard Tour.
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he 27th annual arts festival held in the Del Ray features more than 350 juried artists, from quilters to card-makers to cartographers, displaying their one-of-a-kind wares. Arrive with an appetite and grab a bite from 20+ food vendors and set to the soundtrack of live music along the avenue.
The event will be held on October 1, 2022 from 10 AM - 6 PM. Art on the Avenue takes place on Mount Vernon Avenue, between Hume and Bellefonte Avenues. Parking is extremely limited. Free trolley transportation is available from the Braddock Road Metro! For additional details, visit Art on the Avenue.
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The City of Alexandria plans to mill and repave:
Englehardt Lane from Jamieson Avenue to End from October 3 to October 10 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Jamieson Avenue from Andrew’s Lane to Holland Lane from October 4 to October 11 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
John Carlyle Street from Eisenhower Avenue to Duke Street from October 6 to October 13 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
The work will occur in 3 block sections with the intent to complete each section within 4 days, excluding weekends, weather permitting. Scheduling is highly dependent on weather conditions.
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There's lots going on this month in the Carlyle neighborhood! Make sure support Whiskey & Oyster and Sweet Fire Donna's at these amazing events!
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What could be better than enjoying the City Marina on a warm sunny day? Adding a little Art and Nature to your visit! Enjoy live demonstrations led by local artists from the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Nature lover? Staff from the Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center will be on hand to discuss environmental topics that directly relate to the City of Alexandria. Visit Third Saturday: Waterfront Dockets website for more details.The next event is Saturday, September 17 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.
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Starting Saturday, September 10, WMATA's Major Blue Line and Yellow Line Construction will rehabilitate the Yellow Line tunnel and bridge between Pentagon and L'Enfant Plaza stations and connect the new Potomac Yard Station to the mainline rail system. During the Potomac Yard prep work, six stations south of Reagan National Airport on the Yellow and Blue lines will be closed from Sept. 10 - Oct. 22, 2022.
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The Carlyle Council would like to thank everyone that joined us at our Carlyle Commuter Fun Fair celebrating National Night Out! We want to thank all of the other organizations that joined us and provided helpful transit information as well as Sweet Fire Donna's for catering the event! You can view a full album of photos from this wonderful event on our Facebook page.
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The 20th Annual Alexandria Old Town Art Festival is heading back to John Carlyle Square in 2022! All artwork is juried, which provides a higher level of quality, diversity and creativity of art on display, exemplifying the gifted artists in regions from all over the country. The show is rated as one of the top 100 art shows in Sunshine Artist Magazine.
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The Carlyle Council would like to kindly remind community members that sidewalk chalk should not be used on the pillars surrounding the interactive fountain.
Please be mindful of our private property and keep chalk use on the sidewalk only.
Lost Boy Cider is partnering up with Mountain Seed Foundation to raise funds for Ukrainian children. Mountain Seed Foundation was established in 2021 with an aim to help children and their families caught in the war-zones of Europe, particularly in Ukraine. Veteran-led, they understand the traumas youth will endure as a result of war and associated struggles. Mountain-based camps provide an atmosphere carefully designed to heal through art, therapy, skill-building, and mentoring from a team of professionals who volunteer their time.
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Drop your car keys for a day and participate in the Car Free Day 2022 on Thursday, September 22, 2022! Use public transit, carpool/vanpool (car-lite), bike, scooter, walk, or telework.
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Join Trademark Drink and Eat for a celebration of Oktoberfest and beer where they focus their attentions to the hops! Whether it's the American juicy hops of El Dorado, Mosaic, and Amarillo showcased in Mustang Sally's Maggie Hazy IPA, or noble european hops of Hallertau, Hersbrucker and Saaz imparting their classic notes to märzens and pilsners. They'll celebrate them all!
Their four course Okotberfest pairing dinner is cooked with and paired with six incredible local brews from Port City Brewing Co. and Mustang Sally Brewing.
Let's celebrate, Prost!
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Labor Day is a holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American Labor Movement. This year Labor Day falls on September 5th. Since this is a federal holiday, the Carlyle shuttle will not be running, and the pedestrian tunnel will be closed. Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!
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The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority announced a $20 million grant from an infrastructure bill signed by the president that will used to help fund a new bridge across the Potomac just for bikers and pedestrians. The total cost is $88 million, and the rest will be funded by state and local tax money.
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If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for a position as our Administrative Support V for the Alexandria Police Department.
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The City of Alexandria introduced a new app that allows users of the City’s paratransit service, DOT, to book pre-scheduled rides using a mobile device. DOT is a specialized transportation service for city residents and visitors who cannot use transit due to disability.
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WABA turns 50 this year, and we can’t think of a more fitting way to celebrate 50 years than at the 50 States Ride on Saturday, September 17, 2022 starting at 7:00 AM.
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It is with a heavy heart that we share Lee Hernly, Carlyle Council’s board Secretary, has passed away. Lee has served on the Carlyle Council since 2011. He was a member of the Grounds Committee where he shared his knowledge of being a Master Gardner with us to always keep Carlyle looking beautiful.
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For 10 days and two weekends, dozens of restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia, will offer a $25, $35 or $45 in-person dinner for one during Alexandria Restaurant Week, August 19-28, 2022. This new pricing structure reflects a spectrum of Alexandria’s offerings from fast casual to fine dining.
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Hazel, a 380-ton, 14’ 8” tunnel boring machine, will play a key role in Alexandria’s largest infrastructure project to date. RiverRenew is a $665-million program to remediate longstanding combined sewer overflow issues and improve the quality of city waterways.
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