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The winning entries were chosen by this year’s judge, Edward J. Reed, a critically acclaimed, internationally-known artist, who has won numerous awards from the Portrait Society of America, Artist’s Magazine, and American Artist Magazine, and has been heralded in the press as “the contemporary Vermeer.”

Put on your dancing shoes for an exciting evening of fun as you listen to the sounds of the 70s, 80s, and 90s! The BI Athletic Boosters Club presents a "live performance" of two outstanding local bands: Black Moon Tonic and "Big" Bad JuJu on Saturday, February 11, 7:30-11:30 pm in BIHS Godley Gymnasium, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Absentee voting opens to eligible voters on Friday, Jan. 20 for the March 6 Republican Presidential Primary. Many Alexandria voters are eligible to vote absentee, but relatively few take advantage of this option. There are several qualifying circumstances.

With early registration figures indicating this year’s MidAtlantic Erg Sprints could see the highest turnout ever in its 27-year history, the organizers of the world’s third largest indoor rowing competition have put out a call for more volunteers to help things run smoothly once the competition gets underway.

The following events are scheduled in the City of Alexandria from January 17 - 22, 2012.

On Jan. 14, Alexandria police will conduct a roaming DWI enforcement effort to deter and apprehend intoxicated drivers.

The academy will be held every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m.to 10:00 p.m. at the Police Department’s new Headquarters at 3600 Wheeler Ave in the Community Room, located on the 1st floor.

Beginning this weekend, a four month project will replace electronic equipment along the Dulles Toll Road ramps.

The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council invite the public to the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Multi-Sensory Mobile on Saturday, January 21 at City Hall, 301 King St. at 8:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be available, and the ceremony will occur rain or shine.

R. E. Lee Camp Hall Museum– 806 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA.