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Making stock for soup with the leftover turkey carcass.  Can't wait to make turkey and rice soup.

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Time for grandma's recipes......

this is my grandmothers cook book from 1947 - full of handwritten recipes and newspaper clippings

City of Alexandria's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

City of Alexandria’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Scheduled for Friday, November 23

Kick off the holiday season by making plans to attend the 2012 City of Alexandria Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 23, at 7 p.m. at Market Square, 301 King St. Admission is free, and the event will be held rain or shine.

Entertainment features a message from the Mayor, a visit from Santa, a performance of Santa’s Frosty’s Follies by the Metropolitan Fine Arts Center, and caroling with a community sing along.
The public is encouraged to take public transit or walk to the event. Visitors to Old Town can take the Metrorail lines to the King Street Station, and then take the free King Street Trolley to the event. For DASH schedule information, call 703.370.DASH or visitwww.dashbus.com. For Metrobus schedule information, call 202.637.7000 or visitwmata.com. A parking map is available on the City's website.

For additional information, please call the City’s Special Events Hotline at 703.746.5592 or visit alexandriava.gov/Recreation.

TC Swim & Dive Team Fundraiser

Please support the TC Williams Swim and Dive team by 

going to zpizza at 3217 Duke Street on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (dine in or carry out only). Mention T.C. Swim & Dive and zpizza will donate a percentage of your total food & drinks purchase to the team.  Order in advance by: Phone:  (703) 600-1193 or Online: www:zpizza.com.

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Alexandria Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Larceny

ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
3600 WHEELER AVENUE
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22304
703-746-6600

NEWS RELEASE
NOVEMBER 20, 2012 #12-075
1:00 P.M. DONALDSON

  Alexandria Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Larceny 

Alexandria Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects involved in the larceny of three Rolex watches valued at over $37,000 from King’s Jewelry, located at 609 King Street.  On Thursday, September 6, at 10:00 a.m., the two suspects entered the business, pulled out hammers from underneath their jackets and began smashing two display cases.  An employee heard the commotion and chased the suspects out of the store.  No one was injured inside the business.
The first suspect is described as a black male, in his late teens, 5’8” to 6’0”, with a medium build.  He was wearing jeans and a blue hooded jacket made by Helly Hansen with the logo HH on the left front chest.  
The second suspect is described as a black male, in late teens, 5’8” to 6’0”, with a medium build.  He was wearing jeans, a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled over his head.   The sweatshirt had an astronaut on the front possibly made by Billionaire Boys Club. 
Surveillance video of the larceny and the suspects can be viewed on the Alexandria Police Department’s YouTube Channel:  youtube.com/AlexandriaVAPD.
Anyone with information about this case or who recognizes the suspects in the surveillance video is asked to call Detective Loren King of the Criminal Investigations Section at 703.746.6689. 
Detectives would like to remind citizens that they may remain anonymous.

Gifts Needed for Domestic Violence Program Holiday Party

Gifts Needed for Domestic Violence Program Holiday Party 
The Alexandria Domestic Violence Program’s annual Children’s Holiday Party, scheduled for December 18, needs gifts for children and their parents. More than 60 families are invited to the party, which includes dinner and activities for the children while they await Santa’s arrival when gifts are distributed. Many times these are the only gifts that the children receive.

Donations of new toys or gift cards from stores such as Target, Old Navy, Walmart, CVS, Toys R’Us, Sears, JCPenny, restaurants, and grocery stores are especially appreciated. Please leave gifts unwrapped. You may provide wrapping paper, which will be distributed to each parent at the party.

Donations will be accepted at the main office, 421 King Street, Suite 400, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m, Monday through Friday, starting November 26. For additional information, contact 703.746.4911 or email shannon.mcgregor@alexandriava.gov orstephanie.romonchuk@alexandriava.gov.

Gifts can also be picked up. The deadline for having unwrapped gifts delivered or picked up is December 17, 5 p.m.

For Immediate Release: November 20, 2012

Construction Work Scheduled at Four Mile Run Park Community Building Site

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will perform construction work at the Four Mile Run Park Community Building site, 4109 Mount Vernon Ave. Work will include installation of drainage lines and soil for future rain gardens.

The drainage work is scheduled for the week of November 26 and is weather dependent. Soil installation is anticipated to occur in December. For your safety, please use extra caution when near work areas.

The rain gardens will be planted spring 2013 with trees and shrubs suitable for bio-retention. When completed, the new rain gardens will increase storm water infiltration from impervious areas of the park, thereby reducing pollutants into the Four Mile Run Watershed. For general information on Rain Gardens, specifically for homeowners, visithttp://www.dof.virginia.gov/mgt/print/Rain-Gardens-Tech-Guide.pdf.

For additional information, contact Judy Lo, Project Manager, with the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities at 703.746.5490 or e-mailjudy.lo@alexandriava.gov.  

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For Immediate Release: November 19, 2012

Construction Work Continues at Simpson Park

Please be advised, due to recent vandalism, a construction fence will be re-installed around the restroom and storage building at Simpson Park, 426 E Monroe Ave. The fence will remain in place until construction is completed.

During construction the dog park and the fields will remain open. Residents will see equipment in use and crews at work during the daytime.

For additional, call Zachary Lette, Project Liaison with LPDA, Inc., at 703.437.7907 or email zac@lpda.net.

City of Alexandria to Conduct Balloon Testing of Potomac Yard Metrorail Location

City of Alexandria to Conduct Balloon Testing of Potomac Yard Metrorail Location Alternatives  

For Immediate Release: November 19, 2012

Over the next several weeks, as part of the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Study process, balloon tests are being conducted. These tests will assist in providing a further understanding of the visual impacts of the proposed three Potomac Yard Metrorail Station location alternatives. 

Due to the specific weather conditions needed, the balloon testing is scheduled between November 19 and December 7. During the tests, specialized balloons will be used to obtain photographs and video images of each of the alternative station locations. Balloons may be visible above the George Washington Memorial Parkway for approximately one to 1.5 hours while the tests are conducted.  Motorists are advised that stopping along the Parkway is prohibited. 

If there are any questions about this test or the project, contact Potomac Yard Projects Manager Susan Gygi at 703.746.4109 or susan.gygi@alexandriava.gov. For more information about the Potomac Yard Development project, visit www.alexandriava.gov/PotomacYard

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