St. Clements & Johnny Rockets Fundraiser

Johnny Rockets, in Shirlington, will be hosting a fundraiser for St. Clement's Preschool. If you dine at Johnny Rockets on Wedneday, October 3, and mention the school, 20% of the proceeds will come back to the school. If your plans will take you to Johnny Rockets anytime on October 3, please mention St. Clement's. 

Prescription Drug Take Back Day a Success

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

NEWS RELEASE
OCTOBER 1, 2012 #12-062
12:30 P.M. DONALDSON

Fifth Prescription Drug Take Back Day a Success in Alexandria

The Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office collected 165 pounds of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at the fourth National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

On Saturday, September 29, 2012, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., the two Alexandria law enforcement agencies, with cooperation from the Substance Abuse Coalition of Alexandria, collected potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs and other medications for destruction at two sites in the City

Over 5000 collections sites nationwide participated in the fifth take back day program this past Saturday and over 3,100 pounds were collected in the Northern Virginia area alone.  In Alexandria, residents dropped off unused prescription medications at two drop sites in the City.  The sites included Police Headquarters and the parking lot of the Del Ray Pharmacy. The service was free and anonymous.

Last Spring, the two Alexandria law enforcement agencies collected over 227 pounds of prescription drugs for destruction in the fourth ever take-back initiative.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are increasing at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.  In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away – both potential safety and health hazards.

Other participants in this initiative include the Partnership for a Drug-Free America; the International Association of Chiefs of Police; the National Association of Attorneys General; the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy; the Federation of State Medical Boards; and the National District Attorneys Association.

Saturday, October 6 - Civil War Artillery with the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery

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Saturday, October 6 - Civil War Artillery with the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery
Fort Ward, 4301 West Braddock Road
Learn about army life for Union artillerymen stationed in the Defenses of Washington at Fort Ward Museum’s living history program, “Civil War Artillery with the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery.” The reenactors of the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery portray the duties and soldier life of a regiment that was stationed at Fort Ward during the Civil War. Featured activities include an artillery equipment display, camp life scenarios and cannon firing demonstrations featuring a 3-inch ordnance rifle and a 24-pound Coehorn mortar. Visitors can also view original artillery equipment, ammunition and personal gear worn by Union artillerymen in the Museum exhibit, “Artillerymen in the Defenses of Washington.” Free! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weather dependent program. For more information, visit www.fortward.org or call703.746.4848.