AlexandriaNews

All Alexandria City government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

The Alexandria‐Caen Sister City Committee is honored to present our third annual D‐day event at Market Square on the anniversary of the Invasion. Memorabilia from World War II will be on display including authentic WWII military vehicles, re‐enactors, and more. This event is free to the public!

May 19 to 25, 2013 is Emergency Medical Service Week.

All that jazz, razzmatazz, bee’s knees and cat’s pajamas will be on display at the 10th Anniversary Fostering the Future Cruise to benefit The Fund for Alexandria’s Child. “A Little DECOdence ~ Celebrating 10 Years of Empowering Foster Families” tells the story, with a nod to the elegance and glamour of the art deco era, of the 1920s.

News Highlights: 2013 first half real estate tax bills were mailed Tuesday, May 14. First half real estate tax and refuse fee payments are due Monday, June 17. In accordance with City Code, late payment penalty and interest will be assessed on all real estate taxes and refuse fees that are not paid or postmarked by the due date. Property owners who do not pay real estate taxes through their mortgage companies and do not receive a bill prior to June 1 should contact the Treasury Division.

The Child and Family Network Centers is excited to announce their 10th Annual Multicultural Celebration on Wednesday, May 28, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Birchmere-location headquarters (3701A Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria). The day is designed to celebrate CFNC’s diversity by bringing our multicultural families together for a day of fun, music and games. As part of the celebration of diversity, families are encouraged to wear traditional dress from their native countries.

Do you have enlarged veins readily seen under the skin of the leg? Have brownish-gray discoloration on the lower leg? Itching around a vein? Do you suffer from burning, throbbing, cramping or swelling in the leg? You may suffer from venous insufficiency which causes varicose veins - a condition that is more than just a cosmetic problem.

May is National Foster Care Awareness month, this month provides an opportunity to shine a light on the experiences of children and youth in the foster care system and raise awareness about the needs of young people in care and encourage the community to get involved as foster or adoptive parents, volunteers, mentors, and other supportive connections for youth.

ACT for Alexandria has been chosen as the latest recipient of the Whole Foods Market’s “Community 5% Days,” which raises funds to benefit the communities where Whole Foods Market operates.

It's not too late to lace up your shoes and join us for the 2nd annual Alexandria Family Fun Day & 5K on the morning of Sunday, May 19!