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The Council Connection
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Mayor Justin M. Wilson
Alexandria, Virginia
December 1, 2019
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Events/Updates
Scottish Christmas Walk on Saturday


Saturday, from 11 AM to 1 PM, the parade begins at St. Asaph and Wolfe Streets and concludes at Market Square. 

I'll see you at this can't miss event! 
Buy a Christmas Tree


This unique program gives many children the summer experiences that they otherwise would be denied. 

The biggest fundraiser for this program is the annual sale of Christmas trees.

The trees are on sale now at 110 Callahan Drive (across from the Masonic Temple). 

Trees are available for purchase from 4 PM until 8 PM from Monday through Friday. On the weekends, trees are for sale from 10 AM until 8 PM. 

Please support this worthwhile cause by purchasing their Christmas trees. 
Buy Another Christmas Tree


Tree sales will benefit the Association and the good work they do in the North Ridge neighborhood. 

Sales will occur in the parking lot at Trinity United Methodist Church at the corner of Cameron Mills Road and Allison Street. 

Trees will be available on Friday from noon until 8 PM, on Saturday from 7:45 AM until 5:30 PM and on Sunday from 11:45 AM until 5:30 PM. 


Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Del Ray Tree Lighting

A week from today (Sunday December 8th) at 6PM, the holidays begin in Del Ray! 


All activities begin at Mount Vernon Avenue and Oxford Avenue at the site of the Del Ray Farmers's Market. 

Participants are encouraged to bring nonperishable food and diapers to benefit, gift cards, or Metro cards for Carpenter's Shelter.

Menorah Lighting

Chabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-Arlington will again host a Chanukah Menorah lighting open for the public.  

Ring in the New Year! 

Tickets are now on sale for the 25th Anniversary First Night Alexandria! Ring in the New Year in style in Alexandria. 


Be A Snow Buddy!


Snow Buddies work across our City to help residents who are unable to clear snow during inclement weather. 

Sign up today! 
Leaf Collection Continues

The annual City's leaf collection effort are continuing throughout the City. 


Backflow Preventer Installation

Backflow preventers can protect a home or business from sewage backflow.

The City recently extended our program to provide financial assistance to property owners installing these devices. 

The deadline to seek reimbursement is the end of this month. Full details are available online. 
Eisenhower East Plan

The City is in the process of considering updates to the Eisenhower East Small Area Plan. This area includes Carlyle. 


The plan comes before the Planning Commission and City Council in January. 
REVIVE Training


No RSVP is required, and attendees receive a free medical kit upon completion. 

Help become a lifesaver in our community! 
Census Jobs

As part of the preparation for the 2020 Decennial Census, the United States Census Bureau is already hiring in our area. 

Click here or here to review the various jobs listed for hiring. 

Thanks for joining our effort to ensure a full and complete count!  
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