Eco-City Alexandria Blog

When: Sat Oct 17, 2009 7am to 3pm  EDT Where: Washington, DC and Arlington, VA Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Bike DC is an opportunity to bike through downtown Washington, DC and eastern Arlington on CAR-FREE streets. Bikedc.net is offering organizing two rides (not races): 25 mile Capital Ride beginning at 8:00 AM and as 12 mile Family Ride beg […]

When: Fri Oct 9, 2009 to Sun Oct 18, 2009  Where: National Mall Event Status: confirmed Event Description: The Solar Decathlon is a competition in which 20 teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The Solar Decathlon is also an event to which the p […]

When: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6pm to Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:30pm  EDT Where: Charles Houtston Rec Center (901 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA) Event Status: confirmed Event Description: The Potomac Yard Planning Advisory Group (PYPAG) will be sponsoring and presentation and discussion on concepts for a future Potomac Yard that is built around transit, incorporates a vibra […]

When: Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:30am to 12pm  EDT Where: 1400 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Learn how electricity is made, take a guided tour, and meet Mirant's management team. This coal-powered power plant generates electricity for the greater Washington area. Remember to ask them about the $34 million that […]

When: Sat Nov 7, 2009 10am to 1pm  EST Where: Beatley Bridge Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Come join your fellow Alexandrians to help clean-up Holmes Run! Bring your own work globes, boots, and any other gear you may need. Garbage bags will be provided. Only human-generated trash will be collected. There will be a contest for the most unusual it […]

When: Wed Oct 14, 2009 7pm to Wed Oct 14, 2009 9pm  EDT Where: 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA Event Status: confirmed Event Description: As part of the City Council Strategic Planning Process, there will be a Council meeting on the Health and Environment Strategic Planning Session tonight. OEQ staff (Bill Skrabak) will be presenting the T&ES/OEQ short t […]

When: Wed Nov 4, 2009 7pm to 9pm  EST Where: 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Share your views and influence the development of the City's Strategic Plan. Councilmember's Rob Krupicka and Del Pepper will probably be in attendance.

When: Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:50pm to 5:50pm  EDT Where: 321 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Come to the Old Presbyterian Meeting House to see this FREE concert that will take place on the International Day of Climate Action. The title of the concert is "We are the Solution" which will combine music […]

When: Fri Oct 2, 2009 12:30pm to 2:30pm  EDT Where: 1421 Wilkes Street, Alexandria, VA Event Status: confirmed Event Description: In the spirit of remembrance of the day, volunteers will gather to clean up Douglas Cemetery and honor our Alexandria ancestors. Volunteers will lay gravel a path for visitors, pull weeds, and clear debris. If you are interested i […]

When: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:30am to 2:30pm  EDT Where: T&ES and Recreation Maintenance Operation Facilities (2900 Business Center Drive) Event Status: confirmed Event Description: Come join the Mayor, City Council members, and fellow citizens to review the City's Strategic Plan and offer your comments! Remember that you can take the AT8 from King Stre […]