City of Alexandria, Virginia

Class & Activity Registration
Registration for Fall 2008 recreation classes and activities opens Monday August 18. The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities offers multiple ways to register.
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Recreation Program Guide
The Fall 2008 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Program Guide is now available for download and printed copies are available at City recreation centers, public libraries, City Hall and historic properties. Download the Guide here, or request a free subscription to receive future issues in the mail.
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	6^th Annual Alexandria Festival of the Arts The Alexandria Festival of the Arts will be held on Saturday, September 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on King Street between Washington Street and the Potomac River. This nationally-recognized art show features over 150 juried artists exhibiting and selling original paintings, sculptures, photography, glass, ceramics, mixed media and much more. For additional information, visit VisitAlexandriaVA.com or artfestival.com.
	Park and Recreation Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Renovation of Patrick Henry Recreation Center The Park and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 10, to discuss plans and ideas for the proposed renovation of the Patrick Henry Recreation Center. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4643 Taney Ave. A regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission will follow the public hearing. More information....
	Chinquapin Park Recreation Center Closed for Annual Maintenance The Chinquapin Park Recreation Center, located at 3210 King St., is closed for annual maintenance beginning Monday, September 1 at 3 pm. The center will re-open Wednesday, September 10 at 6 am. For additional information on center programs and activities, and Fall 2008 class registration, call 703.519.2160 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday.
	2^nd Annual Film Festival - "Reel Politics" The City of Alexandria will host its Second Annual Film Festival at the Lee Center’s Kauffman Auditorium (1108 Jefferson St.) from September 25 through September 28. This year’s Film Festival theme is “Politics in the USA,” featuring short films, features, and documentaries. The festival will also include a youth program component featuring junior filmmakers 18 and younger. More information....

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Message from the Mayor
Alexandria is a caring community which promotes healthy lifestyles and physical fitness for individuals, families, and our young people. Look for the Step Up to Health logo throughout the Department’s program guide to assist you in choosing healthy lifestyle options.... continued

Message from the Director
Welcome to the City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation Parks and Cultural Activities web site. This site contains information on programs and activitiesthat the Department sponsors during the various seasons of the year and provides information that is current to the services we offer.... continued