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Del Ray NEEDS Volunteers

FROM THE DEL RAY CITIZENS ASSOCIATION:

We Need a Miracle of Volunteers

Get ready to network and get ready to exercise. We need volunteers to help us with the dates below. We have a host of opportunities to get involved. Bring your friends and family to help make our neighborhood extra special. 

Tuesday November 26th

Estimated Volunteers Needed: 15
George Washington Middle School Gym
5:30pm to 8:00pm - Build runner packages
Sign Up:  http://www.alexandriaturkeytrot.com/volunteer


Wednesday November 27th

Estimated Volunteers Needed: 20
George Washington Middle School Gym
5:30pm to 8:00pm - Distribute runner packages & t-shirts
Sign Up:  http://www.alexandriaturkeytrot.com/volunteer 


Thursday November 28th

Estimated Volunteers Needed: 25
George Washington Middle School Gym
6:00am to 11:00am (2 hour shifts) - Parking, Registration, Information, Line Up, T-Shirt Sales, Doggie Support, Recycling, Trash, Awards, Signs, Clean Up
Sign Up:  http://www.alexandriaturkeytrot.com/volunteer 


Saturday November 30th

Estimated Volunteers Needed: 10
2301 Mt Vernon Avenue - A Show of Hands
10:00am to 12:00pm - Placing Lights on Trees
2:00pm to 4:00pm - Placing Lights on Trees, Street Sign Decoration
Sign Up Email: pmiller1806@comcast.net 


Sunday December 1st * If Needed *

Estimated Volunteers Needed: 10
2301 Mt Vernon Avenue - A Show of Hands
1:00pm to 3:00pm - Placing Lights on Trees * If Needed *
3:00pm to 5:00pm - Placing Lights on Trees * If Needed *
Sign Up Email: pmiller1806@comcast.net 


Friday December 6th

Estimated Volunteers Needed: 15
Farmers Market Lot, East Oxford and Mount Vernon Avenue
2:00pm to 5:00pm - Set Candles, Light Candles
6:00pm - Help with Tree Lighting and Santa Photos
10:00pm - Put Out Candles and Dispose of LuminariesSign Up Email: Gayle.Reuter@mail.house.gov 


It takes a small village of people to make these events happen, but we have lots of fun. Please join us!

Thank You

City of Alexandria’s Annual Tree Lighting

For Immediate Release: November 14, 2013  

City of Alexandria’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Scheduled for Friday, November 29 at 6 p.m.

Kick off the holiday season by making plans to attend the 2013 City of Alexandria Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 29, at 6 p.m. at Market Square, 301 King St. Admission is free, and the event will occur rain or shine.

At this official kickoff to the holiday season, the Mayor Euille and Santa Claus will light the City holiday tree in Market Square. Entertainment features a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, performances by the Alexandria Harmonizers and the Alexandria Choral Society, caroling and 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. For a parking map, visit www.alexandriava.gov/12490.

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

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, call Cheryl Lawrence, Office of Special Events, at 703.746.5419 (VA Relay 711) or e-mail cheryl.lawrence@alexandriava.gov.